Projects related to Z-Car
Ergonomics and aerodynamics fused in a design for Z-Car – initially in 2-seat / 3-wheel / hydrogen form – later developed as Z-Car-II, a compact 4-seat / 4-wheel / lithium-ion battery alternative – incorporating unique body inclination adjustments, sliding doors and ‘fly-by-wire’ technology to reinvent car, driver and passenger experience for the 21st century.
Z-Car was conceived as a 2-seat / 3-wheel vehicle, powered using hydrogen to achieve near silent zero-emission performance – incorporating a unique inclining body pod, which sits upright at slow speeds to improve visibility then lowers to move the form’s center of gravity and safety at higher speeds.
Fluid body design reduces wind friction to a minimum, a lightweight carbon-fibre composite body limits overall weight. Interior design incorporates ergonomic principles to improve configuration; ‘fly-by-wire’ steering technology completes this radical reinvention of the car.
Z-Car was subsequently developed into Z-Car-II, a 4-wheel / 4-seat / lithium-ion battery powered alternative incorporating four separate wheel motors to further reduce noise levels.
ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS
Zaha Hadid with Patrik Schumacher
Jens Borstelmann
