2014 Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo Concept: A Virtual Speedster
With a sleek design and exquisite attention to detail, the fresh-off-the-drawing-board 2014 Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo concept has made an eye-catching digital debut. The virtual-only GT racer will join the ranks of high-speed competitors in Sony Interactive Entertainment's beloved racing game, Gran Turismo®6 (GT6™).
A Handcrafted Appearance for a Digital Ride
The meticulous creation of this vehicle is credited to Aston Martin’s Design team led by none other than Marek Reichman. Starting from a 'blank sheet of paper', they spent half a year architecting this remarkable piece of automotive art. Traces of traditional Aston Martin elegance are evident in the car's profile, even as it dares to redefine what an Aston could be.
Engaging Powerhouse on the Track
Sporting a fierce twin-turbo V12 engine planted mid-frame, the 2014 Aston Martin DP-100 brings considerable heat to its digital arena with up to 800 bhp. This subtly hints at performance capabilities that would give real-world supercars pause for thought; quite fitting considering its grand stage - GT6™.
Innovation Meets Gaming Reality
Perhaps what sets apart the 2014 Aston Martin DP-100 from others in their virtual stable isn't just its good looks or power but also its adherence to engineering principles associated with tangible sports cars. Sketches transitioned into intricate 3D models embracing sophisticated elements like fully functioning suspension system and cutting-edge electronics – all manifested within pixels.
Beyond Functionality: An Artist's Canvas
Cutting-edge features like ‘active aerodynamics’ serve dual purposes – heightening the car’s aesthetic appeal while enhancing its in-game performance. Moreover, elements including light blade rear lamps could potentially be glimpsed on future physical models. This weave of actual and digital design hints at an interesting cross-pollination between reality and virtuality.
Continuation of a Gaming Legacy
The 2014 Aston Martin DP-100 is just another stride in the long-standing relationship between Gran Turismo® series and Aston Martin which begun with their DB7 Coupé and Volante's debut in the game's infancy. Its predecessor, the popular 2011 One-77 also holds its place proudly among GT6™'s roster providing players a taste of Aston Martin's caliber racing experience.
A Diploma in Digital Design?
Kazunori Yamauchi - creator of Gran Turismo® and President of Polyphony Digital Inc., lauds Marek Reichman’s team for their ‘perfection‘ in this daring model’s layout. Whilst it manifests clean lines typical to its brand classiness, there exists beneath that polish an emotive presence fitting for the first midship configuration within Aston Martin's portfolio.
A New Pixel Pathway
The introduction of 2014 Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo Concept imprints another footprint on both gaming and automotive industry terrain. Equal parts bold vision, inspirational design experiment, and captivating virtual supercar; here lies proof that innovation need not always take tangible form to incite progression or excitement.
-Ed
2014 Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo Concept
