This digital concept was created by Zephyr Designz and is nothing like the production version
- Tata Curvv was used as the basis for a fictional project by Zephyr Designz.
- The Indian coupe-SUV gets a host of cosmetic enhancements, including a wide-body kit and new wheels.
- Digital design studies only make sense if they are built as concepts or one-off race cars.
Tata recently launched the Curvv as an affordable coupe-SUV for the Indian market. While this model is one of the least likely to get a performance-focused derivative, independent designer Zephyr Designz has transformed it into a sports car.
The fictional renderings depict a low-slung four-door coupe with a widebody kit and big wheels, which is nothing like the original. The greenhouse, roofline, doors and lighting units of the Tata Curvv have been retained, but everything else has been completely redesigned.
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The new bumper features larger air intakes but still follows Tata’s original design language. The highlight is the fender extensions on both axles, which make the Curvv’s body noticeably wider. In addition, the coupe-SUV has a more compact body and a set of large wheels that wouldn’t look out of place among supercars. The new tires make a big difference in proportions, especially when compared to the factory model.
At the rear, the designers have added a diffuser and quad exhaust pipes, indicating that the car is based on the internal combustion engine-powered Curvv and not an EV. The Tata Curvv has such a sporty look, so its performance will definitely need to be improved over the production model, which is expected to use a turbocharged 1.2-liter petrol engine.
Zephyr Designz’s wild rendering (above) compared to the standard Tata Curvv (below).
While one could argue that this fictional project showcases the tuning potential of the Tata Curvv, things are much more complicated in real life. Such a modification would require major modifications not only to the body of the coupe SUV, but also to the chassis.
The massive alloy wheels would never fit inside the stock wheel arches, which meant a lot of cutting would be required, along with modifications to the suspension geometry. If you add in the cost of a host of custom body panels, the whole project would probably be deemed too expensive to be anything other than a concept car or a one-off race car built for the sake of individuality.
Despite its lack of real-world promise, Zephyr Designz’s Tata Curvv project is yet another reminder of the cool factor of a low-slung coupe that will always trump more desirable (and practical) coupe-SUVs and fastback crossovers.
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