The Lo-Res Future

This concept vehicle is one of four prototypes commissioned by footwear company United Nude for promotional purposes. Dubbed the Lo-Res Car, the vehicle was penned by United Nude founder Rem D. Koolhaas based on an abstract, low-resolution version of the Lamborghini Countach. It features clear tinted polycarbonate body panels over a steel chassis, and power is supplied by a KDS 5-kilowatt electric motor paired with a single-speed transmission.

Inspired by the design of the Lamborghini Countach, the first prototype of the Lo-Res Car achieved a Wallpaper Magazine Design Award in 2016. Subsequent prototypes were featured in various music videos and were also displayed at the 2018 Grand Basel automotive design showcase as well as the Petersen Automotive Museum’s Disruptors exhibition in 2019.

This example was acquired by the Petersen Automotive Museum around three years ago and is now being offered for sale via Bring a Trailer. Chassis #03, is comprised of 12 tinted clear polycarbonate panels, and exterior features include light bars and illuminated United Nude logos on the front and rear. The car features a steel tube-frame chassis with black-painted metal covers enclosing all four wheels.

The interior can be accessed via the remote control-actuated clamshell bodywork and features fixed tandem seats constructed of polished metal and trimmed in ribbed black upholstery. Two rows of light bars are found on either side, and a control panel to the driver’s right features an ignition switch, battery charge level indicator, and toggle switches for vehicle functions. A chrome hexagonal steering wheel sits ahead of a polished instrument panel containing two digital displays, one of which is a speedometer.

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