X1 Prototype- WOW!

analog
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I'm surprised how clear they made the cockpit glass look. I wonder what material they set it as?
 
Centura
I have been wondering, though. Won't the brakes overheat then?
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In the front on pic on page 1 you can see the brake ducts similar to those on F1 cars just inside the front wheels where the suspension arms are connected. Don't worry, Newey knows his stuff.
 
Found some interesting new bits of info on the X1 and part of the interview with both Kaz and Adrian Newey to appear in next months CarMagazine.
When you visit their site ( by clicking the link below ) you will find a small next month preview section on the right corner ( the one which reads "click for more" ) where only one page of that article can already be read when you enlarge that page.
You can just flick through those page until the X1 article appears, enjoy.:)

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/S...ran-Turismo-speaks-on-the-eve-of-GT5s-launch/
 
Louie_Schumii
I'm surprised how clear they made the cockpit glass look. I wonder what material they set it as?
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Top screenshot looks like an open cockpit. I hope there is an option for that. Reason why it looks open is because there's no evidence of the refraction changes you'd get from the glass and it's different planes and creases.
 
Maybe they used some kind of exotic ultraclear glass material normally used for telescope lenses or something similar.
 
It's a game, glass is glass, lol. If that were the case, there's no point in having it there if you can't recognize it. Why model it and texture it if you can't see it :)
 
Ive been wondering this for a few days about throwing the rule book away and making the fastest racing car possible and it struck me as if they considered 6 wheels like the Tyrrell P34, I think the set of 4 front wheels on that car were to prevent or reduce aquaplaning and if GT5 is to have dynamic weather then less aquaplaning would be a major plus id say
 
That brings up a thought. If the track puddles up, I wonder if the cars will hydroplane. F1 has fantastic weather, and the water looks great on the track, but the cars do not hydroplane from what I've experienced. The wet grip seems to be the same whether it's on the racing line or off in the deep puddles.
 
This car should not only set aside limitation of cars. But it should also bend the rules of physics! Now, that my friends, is what I call a true Godzilla!
 
As impressive as the GT franchise is i cant see cars aquaplaning at this point lol, maybe they will notice my contribution for GT6 haha
 
ghostrider135
Ive been wondering this for a few days about throwing the rule book away and making the fastest racing car possible and it struck me as if they considered 6 wheels like the Tyrrell P34, I think the set of 4 front wheels on that car were to prevent or reduce aquaplaning and if GT5 is to have dynamic weather then less aquaplaning would be a major plus id say
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The four front wheels were used to minimize the drag of the front tires by using four small front tires that fit under the bodywork. The only way to prevent or reduce aquaplaning is by using thicker and wider tread depths.
 
analog
Found some interesting new bits of info on the X1 and part of the interview with both Kaz and Adrian Newey to appear in next months CarMagazine.
When you visit their site ( by clicking the link below ) you will find a small next month preview section on the right corner ( the one which reads "click for more" ) where only one page of that article can already be read when you enlarge that page.
You can just flick through those page until the X1 article appears, enjoy.:)

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/S...ran-Turismo-speaks-on-the-eve-of-GT5s-launch/
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Wasn't that posted on the news page, yesterday?
https://www.gtplanet.net/monaco-f1-circuit-in-gran-turismo-5-yamauchi-interview/
 
GT5kid824
The four front wheels were used to minimize the drag of the front tires by using four small front tires that fit under the bodywork. The only way to prevent or reduce aquaplaning is by using thicker and wider tread depths.
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Wouldn't preventing aquaplaning be the same as getting grip in the snow, with skinny tires? I would think skinny tires would cut through the water easier to get to the pavement, much the same way skinny tires cut through the snow to get the grip.
 
Falango
Wouldn't preventing aquaplaning be the same as getting grip in the snow, with skinny tires? I would think skinny tires would cut through the water easier to get to the pavement, much the same way skinny tires cut through the snow to get the grip.
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Thinking about it more, yeah skinny tires would be better, thanks for pointing that out. Skinny tires would make the contact patch more narrow and more weight would be put through each tire to cut through the water.
 
I thought aquaplaning occurred on ANY tyre when then total volume of tread depth is exceeded by the standing water regardless of tyre width. Actually a wider tyre with more tread should displace more water and aquaplane less. Key is more or deeper treads (on a very basic level before exploring differing tread patterns etc)
 
Griffith500
Follow the instructions in analog's post, there's a two-page preview of the full article, as it appears in the magazine...

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Ah, gotcha. I assumed everyone saw that as soon as they opened that page from the NEWS section.
 
phillookswasted
I thought aquaplaning occurred on ANY tyre when then total volume of tread depth is exceeded by the standing water regardless of tyre width. Actually a wider tyre with more tread should displace more water and aquaplane less. Key is more or deeper treads (on a very basic level before exploring differing tread patterns etc)
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It can happen on any tire because of the amount of water but with wide tires, the weight of the car is more spread out and isn't as efficient in the snow and rain as narrow tires. With narrow tires the pressure exerted per inch of contact patch is more than with wide tires. This principle is shown at work with snow shoes: regular shoes that you wear everyday sink through the snow very quickly however when wearing snow shoes your weight is more spread out and you sink through the snow more slowly.
GT_Prologue5
Can someone explain this aquaplaning? Is it during wet conditions?
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Aquaplaning is where there is more water on a road than a tire can clear and it essentially skates along the road.
 
GT_Prologue5
Can someone explain this aquaplaning? Is it during wet conditions?
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Think about the tires floating over the water. It's a bit of an exaggeration, but essentially what is going on. Hydroplaning, or aquaplaning, is when a layer of water under the tire prevents the tire from reaching the pavement for grip.
 
As the tyre moves through water it has to displace a volume of water in order to make contact with the ground, that displacement takes time and if the car is moving too fast then there's not enough time to displace enough water to make or maintain that contact.
 
Craziest fantasy car ever. A sick looking lightweight rocket with 1500 horsepower. Imagine the tire wear... I don't think the tires will last at ALL:scared:. I can only imagine how wild of a ride this would be after giving it Stage 4 turbo too...
But oh my God what a crazy car... Now all I need to do is get a Gameshark and hybrid this engine into an FGT :drool:. That would have the worst tire wear ever :crazy:
 
I wouldn't really call it a fantasy car, as it is based off of a real car, and seems to use realistic restrictions, proportions, and weight.
 

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