visual art 2015 GMC Vandura concept design

[Chevette 1,052]

2015 GMC Vandura 1500 Concept Design

 

For those who have not heard of the GMC Vandura, it was the third generation of General Motors vans through 1971 to 1996. The Vandura was probably made famous most by the popular television show "The A-Team".

 

I come to you today with a attempt to bring back the Vandura as a even more functional vehicle than before; depicting a styling, classy, elegant, functional, & sporty design.

My first imression to re-make this vehicle was the impression the 1983 Vandura had on myself, I liked the styling and wanted to bring back a bit of that look to today's automobiles. Secondly, vans have become nearly extinct here in North America. All you see van wise on the roads today are Chrysler mini-vans and your average 1500 & 2500 vans made by ford and dodge, along with some other foreign stuff I don't compare this van to.

 

My main goal to bring back a van such as this is all the things that can be done with it. It'll tow your boat/camper, seat the ol' family, bring style and comfort to the interior, & create the sporty look that vans used to have back in the 70's.

 

This concept design is not a finished product! If you have comments or concerns, feel free to share them, I will do my best to answer.

 

 

 

2015 GMC Vandura 1500 specs & features: (so far...)

•Modernized side mirrors designed to replicate the 1983 Vandura's side mirrors.

•Front trim & running boards to give the vehicle a streamline look along with functionality.
•16 inch polished aluminum GM wheels.
•GM style body with bodylines to replicate the 83' Vandura & 2014 GMC Sierra to give it that GMC look.

•Interior replicates 1980's GMC/Chevrolet dashboard & steering wheel.

•Headlamps (including brights), fog lamps, and extra exterior lights.

 

Engine:

•Standard engine: 5.3 Liter Vortec (Includes towing package)
•Optional engine: 6.2 Liter Vortec 6200 L92 (Includes towing package)
•Vandura SS engine: 427cu in 7.0 Liter LS7 (Includes sport suspension, SS trim package & 18" wheels) 

Transmission:
•Standard transmission: 4-speed 4L80E automatic
•Optional engine: 6-speed automatic
•Vandura SS transmission: 6-speed manual sport transmission

Interior features:
•Standard interior (Basic/standard "Sierra" style interior"
•Optional interior (High class "Denali" style interior features)
•Vandura SS interior (High class badge & interior trim package featuring engraved "Vandura SS" seats)

 

Estimated pricing:

•Economy package (features unknown): $21,000

•Standard package: $32,000
•Optional package: $55,000
•Vandura SS luxury/sport package: $58,000

Edited January 24, 2013 by Intimidator

[Kamil 315]

It needs to be about 20% cooler.

 

I had to say it. You know I had to say it.

 

Anyways in all honesty I don't have any idea about any of this. How about you add a dashboard navigation system that automatically plans your gas station stops? Just throwing it out there because I don't know what else you want.

[Chevette 1,052]

It needs to be about 20% cooler.

 

I had to say it. You know I had to say it.

 

Anyways in all honesty I don't have any idea about any of this. How about you add a dashboard navigation system that automatically plans your gas station stops? Just throwing it out there because I don't know what else you want.

Thank you for your comment.

I just posted this here to see what people thought of the design, I understand there isn't many vehicle enthusiasts here but I figured folks could share their thoughts. I wasn't really asking anything in particular, just sharing the vehicle with the community is all.