At least 80k of which has to be because James Bond drove one.
Sit in a 370Z. Because of the B-pillars, the quarter windows are completely useless.I really wish they could find a way to make the B pillar that slender. It's one of the things that bothers me about the current car is that big B pillar that sort of goes to the whole car being so clunky and outdated feeling. I know this is a pony/muscle car so chassis strength is a big priority but many modern day cars find a way to do it. Making it hidden from the exterior is a good start but I wanna see that thing smaller to begin with.
Sorry crappy image but couldn't find a great shot with the same angles as the other ones posted here.
I've never sat in one but they look like a total after-thought purely for aesthetics. The floating window in the Mustang, while functional, visibility could be so much better without that large chunky pillar. I absolutely love how it's done on the Evos, almost invisible from the outside and from the inside the door panels flow from front to rear almost as if there's no pillar there. If theres anything the Mustang should borrow from the Evos, it's this IMO.
It's a concept car, and they would detract from the flowing forms?
I'm willing to bet they could make the b-pillars minuscule, but how much would costs explode due to materials? Keep in mind those pillars are supposed to handle multiples of the weight of the car.
Have you seen the B-max? It doesn't have B pillars. I'm not sure if the C-Max is the same way.
I think it may have to due with the purpose of the car. I doubt the b-max (at least i hope not) is going to be thrown at a turn at high speeds under WOT. So it may not need the strength the b pillar offers?
It's funny you mention this as I had never seen the B-Max until watching Fifth Gear last night and seeing them whip through a slalom course at 70mph. It was pretty impressive how the electronics were able to keep the car under control.
