'Fishy' 70-mpg diesel concept car unveiled

MSNBC ^ | 6/7/2005 | Staff

[Red Badger]

DaimlerChrysler project was shaped by a tropical fish

DaimlerChrysler on Tuesday unveiled a diesel concept car that gets more than 70 miles per gallon, reduces some pollutants by 80 percent, seats four and looks like something that popped out of a Caribbean reef — only magnified.

The company attributed the high mileage and lower emissions to new technology and an aerodynamic design based on the biology of a boxfish.The fully functional car was on display at a company technology exhibit in Washington, D.C. DaimlerChrysler said it had no plans to mass produce the vehicle, but that some of the technology would show up in future vehicles.

[dgallo51]

Diesel's high flash point means you'd still have to be cremated, though they could use much smaller body bags:-)

[Red Badger]

I noticed that.........

[scottdeus12]

Holy Carp!! That thing looks like a kick in the Bass.......get it...??

[Cicero]

Well, it's certainly all organic and green.

"The vehicle also uses a new diesel filter technology . . . A mixture based on animal urine is sprayed into the exhaust system, neutralizing the nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen and water."

They don't say how much it costs. I wouldn't want to pay Daimler prices for an economy car.

[BadAndy]

"DaimlerChrysler project was shaped by a tropical fish"

How many mpg do fish get?

[Red Badger]

Actually I like this design. It would definitely turn heads. After the novelty wore off, nobody would notice. I'd be willing to bet that you don't even look at PT Cruisers or SCIONs anymore at the redlight..........

[Eye of Unk]

Its the end of the world as we know it when a sexy sports car is built that has all of the latest fuel savings technology.
Almost every "hybrid" I have seen is either: ugly, small or so bland they look like they were make for North Korean commuters.

[randog]

Could they make it any UGLIER?!?!

I didn't think a car could get any gayer than this thing:

[IamConservative]

Could they make it any UGLIER?!?!

I am sure they could have made it uglier, but they sure didn't leave anything obvious! You park that in the country somewhere and a wild boar would try to mate with it.

[50sDad]

There was a car!

[x_plus_one]

Germans are tropical fish afficionados. They can drive fishy cars in Germany - not here.

[Red Badger]

I wonder if it has a TURBOT?.......

[Joe 6-pack]

Hey chum, get down off that perch of yours. It's obvious you're a piker and just won't be able to cut bait in the reel world. You might think you've got a pretty good hook, but I don't think you see the gaff you made. You keep that sort of language up you're going to get knocked on flat on your bass.

[Dreagon]

heck, they could just bury you in the thing.

[doug from upland]

Some of you will be amazed at how quiet the new diesel technology is.

For those attending the L.A. Auto Show, I will be there helping my brother with the ride and drive of alternative fuel vehicles for the media. See you there.

[amigatec]

Sign me up!!!

[JamesP81]

Actually I like this design. It would definitely turn heads. After the novelty wore off, nobody would notice. I'd be willing to bet that you don't even look at PT Cruisers or SCIONs anymore at the redlight..........

PT Cruisers, no. But every time I see a Scion xB, it's all I can do to not laugh in the face of the driver.

I don't understand society's obsession with ugly cars. This car is not cute or attractive in any way. For drop dead good lucks and nice curves, nothing beats my pop's 96 Corvette.

[Red Badger]

Done!.....

[CommandoFrank]

I sure would hate to get into an accident in that...instant coffin. :(

LOL, yes, all it needs is three handles on each side. No need to remove remains, simply pick up by the handles and bury it.

[Lunatic Fringe]

Why do these super fuel-efficient cars have to look so damn stupid??