Just how do they build auto show toys?

[rpmalerba]

Seriously, Is the new Challenger made of clay or fiberglass? Do the make it out of steel and save the measurments in case it becomes a real production car? Anyone have info on how they build these dream cars with the intent that it may be a production car?

[PhantomR/T]

thy make a model from clay... then they make a bigger model from clay. Then I think they make a ne off metal one. I forgot. usually the concept ones dont have a motor or tranny even in them.

They did a whole episode on "Rides" about how concept cars are made and stuff... really cool

[ND RAM]

The concept if carbon fiber ain't it? I know it is a very detailed (working) show car which is a little different than most.

[allhemi]

Originally Posted by ND RAM

The concept if carbon fiber ain't it? I know it is a very detailed (working) show car which is a little different than most.

Just the hood I think......

[Mr.DJ]

Originally Posted by rpmalerba

Seriously, Is the new Challenger made of clay or fiberglass? Do the make it out of steel and save the measurments in case it becomes a real production car? Anyone have info on how they build these dream cars with the intent that it may be a production car?

This article might just help explain the 'concept car' process for you.

[Sublime 340]

Long, low, wide and fast
On February 1, 2005, after nearly a year's work on the Challenger's design, Castiglione found out the car would be built into a full-size running concept car for the 2006 Detroit Auto Show. His deadline to hand off the full-size clay model and all of his computer data to Metalcrafters was the first week of June.

Located in Fountain Valley, California, Metalcrafters builds all of DaimlerChrysler's concept cars and needed about six months to build the Challenger. Its body, which is made entirely of carbon fiber, would take time to create.

from: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=108756

lots of info on prototyping here:
http://www.metalcrafters.com/company.html

[Sr4tuner]

well it does have an engine in it i would suppose it works

[Mr.DJ]

Originally Posted by Sublime 340

from: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=108756

lots of info on prototyping here:
http://www.metalcrafters.com/company.html

Yep, that's the other 'Challenger' article I was looking for...thanks for posting that link.

[champcaracing]

this car does drive, 6.1 hemi in it, sounds great!! haven't really gotten on it, since i'm loading it in a trailer or moving it in the shop. no need to, sounds good!!

[Mike Penner]

Originally Posted by champcaracing

this car does drive, 6.1 hemi in it, sounds great!! haven't really gotten on it, since i'm loading it in a trailer or moving it in the shop. no need to, sounds good!!

That was an interesting post. Do tell.