2000 Daewoo Musiro Concept

The 2000 Daewoo Musiro Concept was unveiled as an evolution of the "designed around you" Versatile Sports Car (VSC) concept, following the 1999 Daewoo Mirae. Developed by the UK-based Daewoo Worthing Technical Center, the Musiro, translating to "anytime" in Korean, aimed for immediate production readiness within 18 months. Engineered on a production platform, it combined the practicality of an MPV with a sports coupe profile, featuring a retractable folding roof for both closed coupe and open 4-seat sports configurations.

The exterior design, led by designer Juan Jose Delhom, incorporated the "T" shaped front and rear graphic developed at the Daewoo Worthing Technical Center. The vehicle showcased a "cab-forward" proportion with a transverse Straight-6 Front Wheel Drive powerplant. The attention to detail in front and rear lamp detailing, along with the integration of the retractable roof, reflected a quality feel and design confidence. The interior, designed by Paul Wraith, focused on flexibility and innovative use of space, offering a variety of storage spaces, sliding seats, and a semi-automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. The color and trim, directed by Dominique Raye and Louise Woodward, employed natural leather, woven fabric, and an anodized gold finish, creating a visually empowered contrast throughout the vehicle. The Musiro Concept showcased a dual-function design philosophy, combining elements from the futuristic Mirae interior and 1950s racing cars.

Source: conceptcar.co.uk - Daewoo Design

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