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Real-life imitates the gaming world, with a tip of the hat to a pioneer of aerodynamics.
The Chaparral 2X Vision Grand Turismo pays Homage to the relationship between Chevrolet and racing-car design Jim Hall. If challenged, perhaps Hall would have designed something like this today. The car was designed for a video game and then this real-life version was built as a design study.