I'm also intrigued to see how these systems will date, both aesthetically and practically, and to what extent they will do so in a manner befitting of a one day 'classic' vehicle. Will they age elegantly, or more like an Aston Martin Lagonda? (Although that does have a certain retro coolness attached to it now).
I hate to quote such an exclusive vehicle, but it's interesting to contrast these attempts with Gordon Murray Automotive's treatment of the T.50 screens and user interface. The design brief for that, as I understand it, was for all information to be presented in stripped down monochrome with no superfluous graphics, and no touch screen interface, all system inputs being handled via aerospace grade switchgear, the dials and switches milled from solid . Maybe enjoying the ASMR like pleasure of beautiful switch gear is part of the high end vehicle experience. The other interesting aspect of T.50 is that the rev counter remains as an elegant, analogue dial, preserving a direct and visceral connection with the engine.
Very interesting Drew.
I'm also intrigued to see how these systems will date, both aesthetically and practically, and to what extent they will do so in a manner befitting of a one day 'classic' vehicle. Will they age elegantly, or more like an Aston Martin Lagonda? (Although that does have a certain retro coolness attached to it now).
I hate to quote such an exclusive vehicle, but it's interesting to contrast these attempts with Gordon Murray Automotive's treatment of the T.50 screens and user interface. The design brief for that, as I understand it, was for all information to be presented in stripped down monochrome with no superfluous graphics, and no touch screen interface, all system inputs being handled via aerospace grade switchgear, the dials and switches milled from solid . Maybe enjoying the ASMR like pleasure of beautiful switch gear is part of the high end vehicle experience. The other interesting aspect of T.50 is that the rev counter remains as an elegant, analogue dial, preserving a direct and visceral connection with the engine.