Spielberg Defines Sports Car For Movie 'Minority Report'
Published: 10th November 2002
| Engine |
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| Power source |
Smart recharging electric motor |
| Max. power (kW) |
500 |
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| Suspension |
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| Type (front/rear) |
Titanium composite, fully-independent double-wishbone with Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), and speed-sensitive Automatic Height Control (AHC) |
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| Brakes |
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| Type (front/rear) |
Computer-controlled, servo/electronic, ceramic hybrid discs, and Regenerative Electric System to charge all systems |
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| Wheels and Tyres |
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| Wheels |
6-Spoke, Titanium Alloy, C-TEK Wheels, 22x9.5-inch |
| Tyres |
High-Speed Run-Flat Tyres, 285/30R22 |
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| Chassis |
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| Type |
Carbon fibre and titanium composite monocoque |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm) |
3708 |
| Width (mm) |
2083 |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
2692 |
| Kerb weight (kg) |
1043 |
Advanced Features
- Heads-Up instrumentation with Night Vision and Organic Recognition capability
- Colour-impregnated, carbon composite body panels with dent-resistant memory
- Body conforming bucket seats with automatic heating and cooling functions
- Laser Guided Cruise Control
- Stereolithography formed body panels
- Body panel colours selectable by owner voice recognition
- All systems fully computer-controlled with Voice-Activated and Gesture-Recognition capability
- All rearward vision via cameras rather than mirrors
- Sonar Parking Assist
- Switchable-tint glass all-around with solar panel glass in roof
- Retractable solar body panels for recharging and interior climate control during parking
- Information system display doubles as owner-recognizable personal computer
- DNA Recognition Entry and Ignition System: Via sensory intelligence, the system allows owner to enter and start vehicle
- Accident Avoidance System: Infrared technology senses what’s ahead to warn of impending danger. Sonar parking assist and rearward vision cameras. Dent resistant memory metal protects exterior from dents and/or scratches
- Self-Diagnosis System: Car automatically detects and alerts any mechanical or electrical problems. Voice-Activated Concierge Service will schedule necessary service appointments. A Lexus representative will travel to owner’s preferred location to service the car
- Auto Valet: Once the car drops the owner off, it then parks to recharge (its retractable solar body panels automatically adjust to accommodate recharging). Upon remote command, the car will arrive at requested location
- Global Digital Entertainment System (with Universal Translator and Personal Digital Recorder): Comprehensive music library, archived with a global directory; updates daily via cyber connection. The system alerts to breaking news, weather, stock, and/or sports reports, based on personal profile data
- Voice-Activated Concierge Service (with Internet Search): Reserves restaurant, hotel and entertainment events via voice command
- Weather Sensitive Response System: Solar panel
triggers automatic window tint, adjusting the level of bright
light to the driver’s sensitivity. Tyre traction adjusts
automatically to road conditions