Summary
The Ford FX-Atmos was a concept car built by the Ford Motor Company for the 1954 Chicago Auto Show.[1] According to one source, it was considered as a candidate for a nuclear power plant.[2]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Model years | 1954 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Mid engine, rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,667 mm (105.0 in) |
| Length | 5,601 mm (220.5 in) |
| Width | 2,024 mm (79.7 in) |
| Height | 1,222 mm (48.1 in) |
It was styled after jet aircraft, with headlight/ front fender pods mounting radio antennas and bearing a strong resemblance to ramjet air intakes; it also had rocket exhaust styled taillights, and prominent tail fins. The cabin set the driver on the centerline and provided two rear seats, all under a clear dome. The driver's controls and instruments were also futuristic, with dual handgrips instead of a steering wheel and a screen on the dash-intended to display radar sourced highway information.[3][4]
It has been suggested that the FX-Atmos was a significant inspiration in the design of Supercar in the Gerry Anderson TV series of that name.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Ford FX-Atmos (see 1954 entry)". chicagoautoshow.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Manufacturers/ Ford/ 1954 Ford FX Atmos". conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "1954 Ford FX-Atmos – Motor Trend's Lost Photos". motortrend.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Old Concept Cars Blog Ford FX-Atmos Concept Car (1954)". Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Supercar: Origin (see Supercar section)". aiai.ed.ac.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2018.