Roof
The roof has been redesigned to suit the new lines. The doors are part of the roof since the idea is to have a gull wing
style door that opens most of the sides to increase accessibility to the cockpit. The structure of these gull wing doors
actually stiffens the chassis since they act as a roll cage. I wanted to keep the use of the original windscreen to keep
the vehicle production cost low and still keep the car road legal. The solution was to tilt the screen backwards hence
lowering the roof.
Wheelbase and sides
The length of the wheelbase is identical to the original RX-7, hence this allows the use or the original running gear
such as the differential, torque tube etc. The width is increased by 110mm on each side at the back and 90mm on
each side at the front.
Interior
The Interior of the X3 incorporates innovations such as a retractable steering that works with the door opening, thus
allowing a more comfortable entrance for the driver.
The length of the wheelbase is identical to the original RX-7, hence this allows the use or the original running gear
such as the differential, torque tube etc. The width is increased by 110mm on each side at the back and 90mm on
each side at the front.
Interior
The Interior of the X3 incorporates innovations such as a retractable steering that works with the door opening, thus
allowing a more comfortable entrance for the driver.
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| The latest side sketch incorporates heat outlets for the engine in the gull wing door. Scroll down for more information. |
| The difference between the RX-7 and the X3. |
| The first sketch had different sides and the roof was still the same height as the original. The front end is still very similar to the model being built. |
The back end was shortened from the bottom
end and lengthened from the top. A reversing
camera is incorporated replacing the back
window.
end and lengthened from the top. A reversing
camera is incorporated replacing the back
window.
