For 1971, Catalina and other full - sized Pontiacs were completely redesigned and restyled from the wheels up with long hood /
short deck proportions and fuselage styling somewhat similar to Chrysler Corporation's 1969 full - sized cars, along with a double shell roof for improved roll - over protection and flush pull - up exterior door handles - the latter two features first seen on the 1970 1⁄2 Firebird.
The 2020 Dodge Challenger comes with a classic long hood and
short deck proportions.
It still follows the same long hood,
short deck proportions, but tightens the overall look into a more muscular package with its shorter front overhang and rounded, fastback profile that fit into Mercedes - Benz's new «Sensual Purity» design language.
Not exact matches
We spied a prototype of this SLS replacement testing at the Nürburgring earlier this year, and it appears to maintain the same long - hood,
short rear
deck proportions as the SLS but on a smaller scale.
18 Despite the transverse engine, the front fender is artfully contrived to make us see classic long - hood,
short -
deck proportions.
Mazda RX - 7s always had long hoods and
short decks, but this is extreme; the Wankel Rotary is compact enough to easily fit behind the front wheels with a normal RWD dash - to - axle
proportion.
We'll let you draw your own conclusions, but it's not a huge stretch — especially where pair's grilles and overall long - hood -
short -
deck proportions are concerned:
The 2018 Stinger offers classic rear - drive
proportions, with a long hood and
short rear
deck, the latter part of its useful liftback design.
The 2014 Stingray maintains the classic sports - car
proportions - long hood,
short deck - while providing a visual complement to the car's extraordinary performance.
From the side view silhouette, classic rear - drive sport sedan
proportions are conveyed by an extended dash - to - axle length,
short overhangs, large - diameter wheels, sharply - tapered greenhouse, and
short rear
deck.
It's a successful marriage of modern style and timeless long - hood /
short -
deck proportions.
Classic long - nose /
short -
deck proportions impart a sporting flair to both the Coupe and Convertible that hearkens back to the marque's legendary E-Type.
Both the 2015 Mercedes C300 (shown here) and the C400 share long - hood,
short -
deck proportions with S - class bodyside cues.
It was in the Z8's classic long - hood -
short -
deck proportions, and stretched - over-a-frame body panels that we caught the first hint of things to come.
Not everyone agrees that the new 124 Spider's retro design cues translate well to the long - hood /
short /
deck proportions of the Miata chassis.
A long hood, pulled - back cabin and
short rear
deck are characteristic of the new L - finesse design theme, recalling classic sports car
proportions with a contemporary look unique to all new - generation Lexus sedans.
The profile keeps the classic long - hood /
short -
deck proportions.