Concept car has a built-in digital projector so motorists can take the movies with th

[csv8]

Concept car has a built-in digital projector so motorists can take the movies with them.

Smart ForStars projector

A car company is trying to recreate the magic of the drive-in by fitting a movie projector to the bonnet of a new concept car.

The Smart Forstars concept car has a built-in projector in the bonnet of the car that can beam images on to nearby walls, meaning you can essentially turn your garage into a very private two-seat cinema. There are even externally mounted speakers that allow “the drive-in cinema experience to be perfected for friends as well”.


The media player for the projector is operated via Bluetooth from an iPhone. A high-quality sound system with additional loudspeakers in the ventilation openings behind the doors pipes the sound outside of the car.
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The car also has a camera at the back for reverse parking, which works by displaying an image on to an integrated Apple iPhone that slots into a dock where the rear-view mirror usually sits. The phone also acts a Bluetooth-linked remote control for the projector.

While the cinematic reference has some cred, Smart says the Forstars name has actually been given to the car because of its full-glass roof.

The chunky styling of the Forstars “Sports Utility Coupe” could offer a hint at a potential mini SUV from the Mercedes-owned brand to rival the likes of the Mini Paceman (pictured above) and a new rugged-style version of Volkswagen’s Up.

The car will debut at the Paris motor show later this month.

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I will be able to relive my youth as the missus and I did at the drive in !!!!

[Jim Goose]

When they invent a car with a built in expresso machine then ill be interested

[csv8]

Originally Posted by Jim Goose

When they invent a car with a built in expresso machine then ill be interested

They have The automotive world is full of interesting optional equipment - everything from ornate removable timepieces to cigar humidors have been built into lavish cars and concepts. Heck, even whale ***** leather was a thing for a while - a very short while. Despite all that, Fiat has still managed to turn heads and inspire headlines with an option offered on a fairly modest car. The new 500L can be fitted with an integrated espresso machine.
http://www.gizmag.com/fiat-500-l-bui...machine/23352/

[BHDOGS]

I can see the motto now cars for anything but driving

[TheZHLANE]

Why cant cars just be cars?

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by TheZHLANE

Why cant cars just be cars?

Because concept car.

[Jim Goose]

Originally Posted by csv8

They have The automotive world is full of interesting optional equipment - everything from ornate removable timepieces to cigar humidors have been built into lavish cars and concepts. Heck, even whale ***** leather was a thing for a while - a very short while. Despite all that, Fiat has still managed to turn heads and inspire headlines with an option offered on a fairly modest car. The new 500L can be fitted with an integrated espresso machine.
http://www.gizmag.com/fiat-500-l-bui...machine/23352/

Another reason why i love that little fiat!

[2011G6E]

Awesome...relive the old days at the drive in by parking in the backyard, projecting it on the wall, and steaming up the windows...

[Bossxr8]

Still doesn't change the fact its one of those ghey smart cars you would feel like an absolute tool driving.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Still doesn't change the fact its one of those ghey smart cars you would feel like an absolute tool driving.

I was in Repco Sunbury buying some stuff for the old mans car a few months ago, and the guy in front of me was buying pads and rotors for his smart car, I started asking him what it was like to drive and he quite liked it.

Then he told me he is here because Mercedes quoted him $1800 for new pads and rotors .