Frank Stephenson has made a name for himself as one of the automotive industry’s most revered car designers and recently decided to create his dream vehicle for GTA V.
Speaking about the design of cars featured in GTA V, Stephenson says they are often two real-life cars that have been mashed together to create one car that is distinct enough to avoid game developer Rockstar getting sued. To create his own car for the game, the designer took inspiration from six of the most iconic models that he has penned, consisting of the Maserati MC12, McLaren P1, Ford Escort Cosworth, Ferrari F430, Ferrari FXX, and the Mini Cooper.
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Stephenson’s design process initially starts with him sketch out the side profile of the vehicle on a piece of paper. He then sketches out the car from the front three-quarter angle, which is when it starts to really take shape. The designer then sketches it out from the rear three-quarter angle before he develops the vehicle in 3D.
Stephenson dubs his car the ‘Frankenstein’ and it is definitely eye-catching. It has similar in scale to the MC12 and has a front fascia that immediately evokes memories of the MC12 and the F430. Meanwhile, the side profile and shape of the cabin share similarities to the McLaren P1 and 12C.
The top view of the ‘Frankenstein’ is particularly striking as you can see how the car is significantly wider at the rear that at the front. The rear is also really bold and shares some components with the FXX, including its small headlights, exhausts, and rear spoilers.