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3D-Printed Muscle Cars

This 3D Printed Gran Torino is a Scary Looking Muscle Car

— April 22, 2014 — Autos
At this years New York International Auto Show, the 3D-printed Gran Torino made an appearance. It looks like it could have been molded together in outer space. The 3D-printed Gran Torino was created by Ioan Florea. The liquid metal look is reminiscent of the 1971 version of the Ford Gran Torino.

Florea recently gave an interview and said that "The actual 3D printing is basic. Design the shapes, slice them, generate the G-code and print them." The scary looking muscle car is his vision of the old-school Ford muscle car. The lines of this vehicle aren't exactly as smooth as the car in real life, but it definitely looks like something from a scary movie. Who knows, this could be the car of the future.
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Cars - Using 3D printing technology to manufacture cars and car parts may provide advancements in manufacturing and customization capabilities.
2. Liquid Metal Finishes - The rising popularity of liquid metal finishes in 3D-printed cars may create new opportunities for materials design and development.
3. Retro Futurism Design - The fusion of retro and futuristic design elements in 3D-printed cars may lead to new aesthetic trends in the automotive industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Manufacturing - The use of 3D printing in the automotive industry could disrupt traditional manufacturing methods and lead to more efficient and customizable production processes.
2. Materials Science - The development and implementation of new materials for 3D printing in the automotive industry may create new breakthroughs in materials science research and design.
3. Automotive Design - The use of innovative design techniques in creating 3D-printed cars could lead to new trends and approaches in the automotive design industry.
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