Ugliest Cars/Aero Devices

American TG Man · May 24th, 2007, 12:33 AM

Post what you consider the stupidest-looking formula one car, or ugliest aero device.

The_Clincher · May 24th, 2007, 2:10 AM

i dont have a pic right now, but those "elephant ears" that honda tried out few weeks ago at barcelona were pretty fugly and useless images/smilies/tongue.gif

BlaRo · May 24th, 2007, 2:37 AM

http://www.brokenkode.com/wp-content/images/fw26.jpg

BMW Williams F1 2005. Car and Driver said it looked like a walrus, and they actually have a point. images/smilies/blink.gif

teletubby-warrior · May 24th, 2007, 3:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Clincher

i dont have a pic right now, but those "elephant ears" that honda tried out few weeks ago at barcelona were pretty fugly and useless

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/4148/422922cea5eauk2.jpg

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/2990/1178191166d02094dy8.jpg

Earth livery + those... things = images/smilies/yucky.gif

I'd like to add the '69 Cosworth 4WD that never was.

Without wings:

http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/9263/cosworth4wd2e03621rr7qi6.jpg

With wings:

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/7412/cosworth4wde02d57mx3.jpg

Austere · May 24th, 2007, 3:42 AM

This one is more about the colours than anything else. Yellow & Blue and White & Orange just don't go together. Worst. Livery. Ever.

And the old ones looked so lovely! Bring back tobacco sponsorship! Bring back Mild Seven!

American TG Man · May 24th, 2007, 4:48 AM

http://www.grandprix.com/jpeg/phc/pmon01/trulli2-lg.jpg

http://www.grandprix.com/jpeg/phc/pmon01/verstappen2-lg.jpg

http://images.f1racing.net/large/61660.jpg

These not only were as fugly as, well... you know, and reduced vision, they were likely lethal in a crash. And adding to random body parts sticking out right in front of the driver's face...

Luigi Colani:"My world is round." *and likely a crack-head's version of beauty* images/smilies/idiot.gif

Devon · May 24th, 2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austere

This one is more about the colours than anything else. Yellow & Blue and White & Orange just don't go together. Worst. Livery. Ever.

And the old ones looked so lovely! Bring back tobacco sponsorship! Bring back Mild Seven!

When I first saw that livery at the beginning of the season I thought it was awful, but seeing the car in action I think it looks pretty good now.

HondaF1 · May 24th, 2007, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaRo

BMW Williams F1 2005. Car and Driver said it looked like a walrus, and they actually have a point. images/smilies/blink.gif

Have you actually seen that in real life?? Cos it actually looks pretty good.

I also agree with Devon, the Renault scheme is growing on me.

Austere · May 24th, 2007, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devon

When I first saw that livery at the beginning of the season I thought it was awful, but seeing the car in action I think it looks pretty good now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaF1

I also agree with Devon, the Renault scheme is growing on me.

You guys are outta your minds! I think it looks like a whore's handbag.

Considering it could have looked as good as this:

^^That's hot sex action on wheels, baby!

You should only look at this next one if you're over 18! It's very risque!

Spoiler Text: (Click here to toggle display)

"I think I can see her kidneys."

yikes.

pfrocker · May 24th, 2007, 6:44 PM

lol you're right they should have left it like that, They could just but the ING logo in there with out putting the white and orange combination.

Red_Bull · May 26th, 2007, 9:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfrocker

lol you're right they should have left it like that, They could just but the ING logo in there with out putting the white and orange combination.

Not for the money ING are paying images/smilies/tongue.gif

Ugly F1 cars? Well the 1996 Ferrari 310 bath chair was a pretty poor looking vehicle.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6399/1996f310fu4.jpg

leif · May 26th, 2007, 6:40 PM

I have always appreciated function over form in race cars...

I thought the walrus tusks on the Williams BMW was a neat Idea, as it allowed BMW to optimize the twin keel of the car. I was disappointed that it didn't work out.

I think that with the new restrictions on wing size this year, we are seeing some of the neatest cars yet...they have developed some truly organic shapes...I particularly like the shape of the radiator inlet on the McLaren MP4-22

http://www.cycloneinjapan.com/upload/files/23/mp422.jpg

If I had to pick an ugly F1 car, it would have to be the 6 wheeled elf tyrrell car.

pfrocker · May 26th, 2007, 7:49 PM

I mean seriously how hard could this be? I'm sure Renault could've made a deal with ING to make the car look like this:

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5807/r272tg5.jpg

Red_Bull · May 27th, 2007, 4:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfrocker

I mean seriously how hard could this be? I'm sure Renault could've made a deal with ING to make the car look like this:

Yeah, they probably could've. But if ING said something like "yeah, thats good, but we'll offer you more money for more space", would you say no if you were in charge of the deal? You'd wouldn't have your job for much longer! images/smilies/tongue.gif

Ottobon · May 27th, 2007, 5:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_Bull

Not for the money ING are paying images/smilies/tongue.gif

Ugly F1 cars? Well the 1996 Ferrari 310 bath chair was a pretty poor looking vehicle.

i actually rather like that, what i don't like is some of the rediculous can-am stuff

http://www.tamsoldracecarsite.net/MartinBHallStardust.jpg

those elephant ears are terrible as well!

Karoug · June 6th, 2007, 12:29 AM

[QUOTE=HondaF1;462725]Have you actually seen that in real life?? Cos it actually looks pretty good.

No!! It's even worse in real life!

The_Finn · June 6th, 2007, 1:35 AM

those elephant wings are fucking ugly as sin....

i think the Chapparal 2J sucker car doesn't have much going for it asthetically functionally it's fantastic otherwise... UGLY

from the front:

http://www.forix.com/8w/fancar/2j-js.jpg

http://people.bath.ac.uk/pb235/aero/image.jpg

from the back:

http://www.insideracingtechnology.com/Resources/chaprlfan.jpg

http://www.jimhayes.com/Archives/chap2h2.jpg

BerserkerCatSplat · June 6th, 2007, 2:24 AM

Man, the 2J is one of my favorite-looking race cars of all time! Pure form=function.

teletubby-warrior · June 6th, 2007, 2:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

Man, the 2J is one of my favorite-looking race cars of all time! Pure form=function.

Gordon Murray's Brabham BT46B "fan car":

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8715/800px2001goodwoodfestivfa6.jpg

Paul · June 6th, 2007, 3:29 AM

http://www.f1ultra.com/encyklopediaf1/abc/Jos_Tyrrell_1997_7.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/ScheckterJody1976-07-31Tyrrell-FordP34.jpg

May 24th, 2007, 12:33 AM	#1
American TG Man Banned By Request Joined: Feb 19th, 2007 Last Online: 2:58 AM Location: Lafayette, PRNJ, Amerikistan Age: 18 Posts: 2,165 Car: None... :'c LFS Status: Rep Power: 43	Ugliest Cars/Aero Devices Post what you consider the stupidest-looking formula one car, or ugliest aero device. __________________ Sig image totally done by me, not PaperBiro... "So listen up, boy, or pornography starring your mother will be the second worst thing that happens to you today." DSRacing status: We be closed... Please support the DSRacing effort by visiting the official Wiki and blog...

May 24th, 2007, 2:37 AM	#3
BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 6:52 AM Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,256 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 371	BMW Williams F1 2005. Car and Driver said it looked like a walrus, and they actually have a point. __________________ "It is impossible to describe this kind of performance to the uninitiated. Telling a traffic officer or a safety crusader like Ralph Nader that 100 mph can be safe is like reading the Constitution to a Maoist; it is a strange and hostile concept." -Brock Yates. The body was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. Because of Parkinson's.

May 24th, 2007, 3:42 AM	#5
Austere Joined: Nov 26th, 2006 Last Online: 6:43 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 26 Posts: 2,370 Car: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280S Rep Power: 187	avert your eyes. This one is more about the colours than anything else. Yellow & Blue and White & Orange just don't go together. Worst. Livery. Ever. And the old ones looked so lovely! Bring back tobacco sponsorship! Bring back Mild Seven!

May 24th, 2007, 4:48 AM	#6
American TG Man Banned By Request Joined: Feb 19th, 2007 Last Online: 2:58 AM Location: Lafayette, PRNJ, Amerikistan Age: 18 Posts: 2,165 Car: None... :'c LFS Status: Rep Power: 43	These not only were as fugly as, well... you know, and reduced vision, they were likely lethal in a crash. And adding to random body parts sticking out right in front of the driver's face... Luigi Colani:"My world is round." and likely a crack-head's version of beauty __________________ Sig image totally done by me, not PaperBiro... "So listen up, boy, or pornography starring your mother will be the second worst thing that happens to you today." DSRacing status: We be closed... Please support the DSRacing effort by visiting the official Wiki and blog...

May 24th, 2007, 6:44 PM	#10
pfrocker Joined: Jan 22nd, 2006 Last Online: 3:12 AM Location: San Francisco, California, USA Age: 21 Posts: 2,137 Rep Power: 45	lol you're right they should have left it like that, They could just but the ING logo in there with out putting the white and orange combination. __________________ "The following program contains British accents, if you don't understand what the bloody hell we are talking about please turn on your closed captioning." -BBC America Top Gear Introduction narrated by John Oliver

May 24th, 2007, 2:10 AM	#2
The_Clincher Joined: Nov 21st, 2005 Last Online: December 15th, 2008 Posts: 431 Rep Power: 0	i dont have a pic right now, but those "elephant ears" that honda tried out few weeks ago at barcelona were pretty fugly and useless

May 26th, 2007, 6:40 PM	#12
leif Joined: Jan 4th, 2005 Last Online: December 18th, 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 218 Rep Power: 0	I have always appreciated function over form in race cars... I thought the walrus tusks on the Williams BMW was a neat Idea, as it allowed BMW to optimize the twin keel of the car. I was disappointed that it didn't work out. I think that with the new restrictions on wing size this year, we are seeing some of the neatest cars yet...they have developed some truly organic shapes...I particularly like the shape of the radiator inlet on the McLaren MP4-22 If I had to pick an ugly F1 car, it would have to be the 6 wheeled elf tyrrell car.

May 26th, 2007, 7:49 PM	#13
pfrocker Joined: Jan 22nd, 2006 Last Online: 3:12 AM Location: San Francisco, California, USA Age: 21 Posts: 2,137 Rep Power: 45	I mean seriously how hard could this be? I'm sure Renault could've made a deal with ING to make the car look like this: __________________ "The following program contains British accents, if you don't understand what the bloody hell we are talking about please turn on your closed captioning." -BBC America Top Gear Introduction narrated by John Oliver

June 6th, 2007, 12:29 AM	#16
Karoug Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 1:28 AM Location: Sweden Age: 31 Posts: 3,913 Car: Volvo 745GLT! 2 bikes Rep Power: 120	[QUOTE=HondaF1;462725]Have you actually seen that in real life?? Cos it actually looks pretty good. No!! It's even worse in real life! __________________ I support the formation of Koenigsaab.

June 6th, 2007, 1:35 AM	#17
The_Finn Joined: Feb 7th, 2005 Last Online: 3:12 AM Location: Worcestersheshershire MA Age: 28 Posts: 3,415 Car: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX / 1997 Saab 900s Rep Power: 57	those elephant wings are fucking ugly as sin.... i think the Chapparal 2J sucker car doesn't have much going for it asthetically functionally it's fantastic otherwise... UGLY from the front: from the back: __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 mazda 323 GTX: The ~~poor~~ rich mans evo... "My laptop has a webcam; if I wanted to make money while making a mess, I'd be all over the internet. Hell, you'd probably have videos of me bookmarked." ~Klutch~ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” ~Ernest Hemingway~ It's all about having the right priorities. You can sleep in your car but you can't race your house -\|- Basically i go accurately and on special lines Last edited by The_Finn; June 6th, 2007 at 1:41 AM. Reason: adding pics

June 6th, 2007, 2:24 AM	#18
BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 7:45 AM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,889 Car: ZJ 4X4X5 Rep Power: 168	Man, the 2J is one of my favorite-looking race cars of all time! Pure form=function. __________________ OSPhoto

June 6th, 2007, 3:29 AM	#20
Paul Previously Known As pmosiun Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Posts: 322 Rep Power: 0	6 wheel and X wing F1 car

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