Nissan prototype Land Glider

Seattle Times ^ | 09/14/09 | Seattle Times

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Japan's auto giant Nissan unveils the new concept vehicle "Land Glider", a tandem-ride ultra light weight electric vehicle with a narrow body at the company's design center at Atsugi city in Kanagawa prefecture, suburban Tokyo on September 25, 2009 for a preview of the Tokyo Motor Show. The Land Glider can shift the center of gravity by leaning its body like a motorcycle. The Tokyo Motor Show starts October 23.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Wheelchair with a motor?......

[AreaMan]

I hear it comes with driver AND passenger side body bags.

[listenhillary]

That would be sensible and keep the messes down.

[avacado]

[GeronL]

When you hit a curb at more than 5 mph it automatically dials 9-1-1

[Lx]

I could do without the articulated fenders.

[dirtboy]

Wheelchair with a motor?......

If you get t-boned in that thing, you're gonna need a wheelchair. Or worse.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

I'd feel safer on a motorcycle than it that contraption.

And I gave up motorcycles a long time ago.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

It already looks like it was smashed between two semi trucks!...

[Cyman]

What is a prefecture? I looked it up and the definition used a variation of the word(prefect) to define it( an action that would have gotten a quick crack on my knuckles by a three cornered ruler by every one of my parochial school nuns)

[thefactor]

that’s cool. no worse than a motorcycle. actually, safer than a bike. i’d prefer gas power, though.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Tire wear has to be extreme

[muddler]

Where do you stow the golf clubs?

[MHGinTN]

My little chair has two motors, one for each front wheel. ... Joystick drive, single rechargeable battery. Ultra-lightweight, not body panels to weigh it down. But it's not street legal.

[dead]

If it shoots lazers and converts to a submarine, I’m in.

[TYVets]

How long would it last at Bristol?

[ClearCase_guy]

From wikipedia:

In reference to the Japanese system of administrative subdivisions, prefecture is used as the translation for todōfuken (都道府県?). The system of local government in Japan consists of two classes: prefectures as the large-area local governing units, and municipalities (市町村) as the basic local-level governing units. In Asian practice, the administrative segregation of a country or unified nation-state is usually trifold: the state, large-area local governing units, and basic local-level governing units; Japan follows this pattern.

Japan is divided into 47 prefectures, and each is further divided into municipalities.

[N. Theknow]

Ah, yes Kato.

Warm up the Silver Hornet.

Clickez-vous ici for video....

[GraceG]

“George Jetson-Mobile” to quote Jerry Doyle.

[SoConPubbie]

It’s a coffin on wheels.

They should give it an insurance rider.

[sig226]

i could do without the whole thing.

[QBFimi]

Another wet dream from the Gentlemen of Japan.

[maine-iac7]

Yep - that's something I'd feel safe in out there on the highway - first semi to pass, you’d be blown off the road, or worse, sucked under.

All this ‘green’ ‘safe for the environment’ crappola dismisses safety to people -

NEW FLASH, GREENIES. People are part of the environment too.

Safety used to be a criteria in auto design. We don't count anymore. We are ‘acceptable collateral’ in the rush to save the planet. By the time they get through, the only thing left on earth will be polar bears.

[RobRoy]

>>If you get t-boned in that thing, you’re gonna need a wheelchair. Or worse.<<

Yeah, but it’s safer than a bicycle or Motorcycle, of which I ride both.

[maine-iac7]

"Clickez-vous ici for video...."

[AreaMan]

That would be sensible and keep the messes down.

Alternately they could equip it with a sensor that detects collisions and fills the cabin with expanding foam. The fire department calls for a flatbed and then can just haul it to the cemetery and bury you in it.

[sjmjax]

They call it the “Land Glider” because it only works going down hill.

[6SJ7]

If it shoots lazers and converts to a submarine, I’m in.

Sharks with frikin' laser beams on their heads are extra.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

All this ‘green’ ‘safe for the environment’ crappola dismisses safety to people.... Amen brother!.... Get that damn p-dinger out of my way!

[Cyman]

Thanks!

[chuckles]

I'm 58. It just seems strange to me to watch the world go insane before my eyes. Is there really more than 5 people that would pay money for this?

I'm working on a theory that younger people have never experienced a 400hp Camero 4 speed with glass packs getting 3rd gear rubber so this seems reasonable for them. If my child showed any interest in an electric motorcycle or some other hybrid POS, I would slap him/her and send them to their room. Just get a bicycle and save the money.

I've been saying for years now the Dems won't stop until every city looks like Hanoi. Our children will be dreaming of bright red mopeds. My dreams were of a '67 Vette, 427, 3 duce, 4 speed. Still is. America is dead.

[reagan_fanatic]

[jimfree]

I could do without the articulated fenders.

Looks like something you would drive in Roger Rabbit's Toontown.

[Lx]

Nice Caddy. I was in a low speed head on collision driving a 68 Sedan deVille with a 90 Mustang. It totaled the Mustang and cracked the Caddy’s bumper. I drove away laughing.

[dalereed]

“NEW FLASH, GREENIES. People are part of the environment too.”

My criteria is if you can’t eat it or wear it exterminate it!

Drill where the oil is and mine where the minerals are and don’t make any areas off limits!

[Joe Boucher]

Yeah,
I can see me trading in my Harley or Chevy Truck for this piece of crap.

[Texas resident]

From the looks of this thing, you could pick it up and put in your truck bed. Then you have a little life boat.

[Publius6961]

What is that?
I want one.

[McBuff]

BREAKING NEWS! DALE JR. ANNOUNCES NEW RIDE FOR NEXT SEASON

[maine-iac7]

Please tell me that insect is not loose on our highways?

Looks like something that should be mandated and restricted to NYC as the only means of transportation. At least that would level the playing field in case of an accident.

On the open highway, if it tried to pass or got passed by a semi, it'd get sucked in like a bug - and all it would leave is a grease mark.

[maine-iac7]

From the looks of this thing, you could pick it up and put in your truck bed. Then you have a little life boat

[Rappini]

Might as well he can’t seem to win in anything else.

[McBuff]

Might as well he can’t seem to win in anything else.

OUCH!!

[MediaMole]

...and Junior will still sell the most merchandise. Especially with the full-size replica car that will fit on the shelf over your TV.

[TexasRepublic]

Let me guess — it will go 40 miles per charge and cost $25,000.

[Joe Boucher]

Side car for my Harley Electraglide.
Good seat for the lab retreiver to ride in.

[Joe Boucher]

Question Chuckles if I may,

3 duce.
Why not 4?

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Is there really more than 5 people that would pay money for this?

Ever been to a city in Europe? Narrow streets, little street parking, and an insignificant amount of large truck traffic. For London, Paris, or Rome, this thing is perfect. I believe more than five people live there.

[Rappini]

I think Jr needs more of Sr’s attitude.

[chuckles]

The 427-3 deuce setup was the hottest in 1967, the last year I wanted a Vette for a decade or 2. Obviously, if I received a 4 barrel setup, I would take it off and put an aftermarket 3 deuce setup on it later.

A 2-4 barrel setup would be nice, but not that practical for the street. I would NEVER cut the hood to fit some monstrosity on the manifold.