Roof box with perfect aerodynamics

Roof box with perfect aerodynamics

Essentially, two major driving resistances prevent us from traveling at infinite speed: rolling resistance (FRoll) and air resistance (FLuft). These are two forces that act on a flat road in the opposite direction of the vehicle’s driving force and literally...
Phasing Out Carbon Fiber with Cropfiber

Phasing Out Carbon Fiber with Cropfiber

With the ASPHALTKIND “Cropfiber” roof box, we want to demonstrate, among other things, what’s possible. Like a Formula 1 car, for example, it’s a showcase for technology and materials. The only difference is that, unlike a race car, it’s also for you...
The Design Process for Our Roof Box

The Design Process for Our Roof Box

ASPHALTKIND Roof Box—Order Now Roof box design is a whole other story. What makes (or doesn’t make) a roof box design stand out? If you look at current models, their designs are very similar. If they do stand out, it’s because of exaggerated lines that...
Car Enthusiast

Car Enthusiast

Park the car—take a few steps—look back. As the saying goes, “If you don’t look back after you park it, you have the wrong car,” we don’t just see cars as boxes on four wheels for getting from A to B. It’s more than that: We visit car museums and are...
The Reason for Our Own Roof Box

The Reason for Our Own Roof Box

EDIT Fall 2021: After it became clear that the 56° Nord roof box would not be released, we decided to design our own roof box. It is intended to withstand higher speeds and place a strong emphasis on aerodynamics, as well as...