Siddhart Jaipal's Ferrari 599 GT4 Four-Door Sedan

[DLuders]

On MOCPages, Siddhart Jaipal ("beefjerky444") posted his Lego Technic Ferrari 599 GT4 four-door sedan. No, this is not the one that Filip Flejsierowicz had done on this Eurobricks post. Jaipal's MOC has Lego Power Functions motors to zoom around the neighborhood (as seen on this YouTube video):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJsDxQU2Mz4

On MOCPages, he wrote: "It all began on the university in the 2nd semester of previous class, during June. There was an Automotive Design course which I followed, together with other college buddies. The principal assignment was to create a new car design from a car that already exists, or from a concept that isn't even produced yet....we decided to redesign a totally Italian stallion Sports car!"

There are 33 pictures and extensive discussion about the design considerations. Highlights of the finished car:

"Power functions appliances were the chance to not only present the way the car looks, but also to show how it drives. You wanna know what I modified on the original Lego model of the 599 Fiorano? Here it comes:

- extended chassis

- extended amplitude (2 x 5 mm)

- extended roof

- wheel frames with springs

- two seats behind

- two rear doors

- Power Functions RC receiver

- 1 PF medium motor for steering

- parking brake

- 4 PF medium motor for rear wheel drive

- 6 battery accupack in the truck

- lightswitch

- headlights

- taillights"

[voltio]

I am surprised at how well the chassis fared off-roading, especially given the long wheelbase and low ground clearance. But with four motors and dual shock absorbers on each side of the rear suspension, I suppose that dirt paths and pine cone piles don't stand a chance of fazing this beast!

The styling is intriguing, too. I can definitely see the Porsche Panamera inspiration in the back, though the overall concept is more along the lines of the Aston Rapide. I wonder if the builder has any non-Lego sketches or renders of his concept for us to see?

[prateek]

That is awesome. But what makes it even more awesome is the fact that this was a school project!