Mercedes-Benz F300 Life-Jet Concept

[PerfAdv]

Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine

yeah but the carver uses a more sensibe rear end and kept the two tyres flat allowign better grip.
I reckon this thing would be a nightmare in the wet as it is getting car sized but will be limited to motorbike tyres to be able to tilt.
Major mistake there guys

The rounded profile of motorcycle tires will assure grip even when leaning. What gets me is the sheer size of the thing. In the group shots it looks longer than some of the 4-wheelers...

Is it for timid motorcyclists or people who want a car but are on a tight wheel/tire budget?

I like the concept of it leaning but I remember watching a review where the driver complained that the lean was not as fluid and natural as a motorcycle.

[Matra et Alpine]

Originally Posted by PerfAdv

The rounded profile of motorcycle tires will assure grip even when leaning.

The point I was making is that motorcycle tyres don't provide AS MUCH grip as a car tyre and certainly not two The contact patch for a bike tyre is fritghteningly tiny - admittedly not a lot of variation over extreme tyre angles !! As someone who rides and goes to the TT every year I can assure you it focusses the mind on HOW tiny it is

I like the concept of it leaning but I remember watching a review where the driver complained that the lean was not as fluid and natural as a motorcycle.

It never can be in a vehicle as a rider leans the biek and shifts weigth for even more lean. Getting a vehicle to lean jsut by input doesn't feel right. Besides at speed it's input in the wrong direction as you COUNTER steer to take corners quickly ie push the inside bar to make the wheel point OUT of a corner !!!

[Gt1Street]

Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine

Matra went one better in '92, as well as the jumpsuit, we are all going to have silver swim caps and "cool" dark glasses

but no helmets
so get rid of that thing in your avatar...

[TVR IS KING]

My opinion..Its a horrible car.

And a side note, Ive seen this before (I think on a different car) is it really that great to have a car that leans when you turn? Sounds sickening...

[tmnt_ppn]

Aha... i remember seeing this on tv long time ago, but i forgot the name. now i get it. thx for the pics.