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The Jean-Pierre Ponthieu Rhomboid Automodule - Possibly the weirdest car of the 20th century. (www.bubblemania.fr)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by FlyingSquid@lemmy.world to c/interestingasfuck@lemmy.world

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[–] Alteon@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)

It's also incredibly dangerous. Funny concept, but the second you brake while turning, it tips forward and diagonally. And instead of sliding, the whole thing will roll.

[–] Splatterphace@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

Basically the prototype for the Geo Tracker

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It claims it pivots in place, rather than takes wide turns. Would it be any less stable than any other three-wheeled car?

[–] Alteon@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Oh yeah, it's much less stable if it actually drives around. Check out other three wheeled vehicles, there's a very big reason as to why there's always two wheels in the front than the back.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 5 points 8 months ago

Reminds me a bit of submarines, a bit of the vehicles from DBZ.

[–] Potatisen@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Rather have this than the cyber truck.

[–] Thade780@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Very Falloutesque.

[–] Jesusaurus@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Was this the inspiration for the Pokemon Snap vehicle?