The clamshell hood design opens from the side, not the front.
Not exact matches
Jaguar engineers are particularly proud of the single stamping of the
clamshell hood because of the crisp folds they were able to create, which made the
design team happy.
Seeing the Audi's
clamshell tailgate as the Q5's
design signature, Mauer switched directions: The Macan's
clamshell hood is a complex aluminum exoskeleton draped atop front fenders and Cheshire - grin air intakes.
All the boutique supercar tricks are present, with scissor - style doors, a
clamshell -
design hood, and plenty of diamond - quilted leather inside.
Gaydon's focus on tongue - wagging exterior
design remains as sharp as ever, evidenced, for example, by the aluminum
clamshell hood Aston says is the world's largest such piece.
Many fans will also remember the
clamshell -
design hood, giving plenty of access to the engine and suspension.
The DB11 heralds «a new
design era» for Aston Martin, and comes replete with a host new stylistic signatures, including a
clamshell hood; a new take on the iconic Aston Martin grille with «accentuated» lines; flowing roof strakes; and sculpted taillights.
With an emphasis on technology, performance and aerodynamics, Corvette broke away from the previous generation with a more angular
design, a unique 1 - piece
clamshell hood and another first for the model that is still with us today — the removable roof panel.
The
hood design will also be largely identical to the 2015 Legacy, featuring a
clamshell shape with two curved lines leading from one of the edges of the hexagonal grille all the way to the A-pillar.
The
hood is
clamshell and the D - Pillar carries a floating roof
design.
The 2016 Fiat 500X is a great - looking subcompact crossover with
design elements like the double headlamps, a trapezoidal nose, the signature «whiskers and logo» face, and the rounded
clamshell hood call to the Fiat Cinquecento heritage.
The crossover overtones are made amply apparent by the matte black cladding, whereas signature Mini
design traits such as circular headlamps, the
clamshell hood, and the large grille find their place on the Clubman as well.
The 9 - 3 series, which still will include a sedan, convertible and wagon, takes
design inspiration from Saab's Aero X concept car, and revives the
clamshell -
hood design first found in the 1967 Saab 99.
Included in the
design is the familiar Dodge crosshair grille, a
clamshell - style
hood and decorative side vents.