5 Awesome Shooting Brakes - 2013 Cars Wallpapers

Though not loved by everyone, the shooting brake bodystyle is certainly unique, offering more space in a sportscar design. There's no question that a shooting-brake body-style doesn't appeal to everyone. The design's origins date back to 19th century Britain, where hunters required some extra cargo capacity. The word "brake" was added to the name for the chassis that was connected to horses. As horses and carriages gave way to cars in the early 20th century, the shooting brake design managed to survive. While not utilized very often, European automakers have been known to revive it from time to time, often with mixed reactions. more at CarBuzz: Ford to Show 2015 F-150 Concept in Detroit?Carbon Motors Designs TX7 Multi Mission VehicleToyota Matrix May Not be Long for This World Perhaps the car with shooting-brake styling that we're most familiar with these days is the Ferrari FF. In an effort to depart away from the typical GT car, the automaker took a different approach by designing the FF to not only be the first all-wheel-drive Ferrari, but to also offer greater cargo space. But fear not, under the hood it's powered by a 6.3-liter V12 with 651 horsepower. Combined with 16 cu ft. of space in the back (28 when the seats are folded flat) and a top speed of 208 mph, this is undoubtedly one of the most controversial Ferraris, but also one of the most suitable for daily living.


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