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Gauge clusters
Some time ago I had to get a new prescription for my glasses. When I received the new one, I noticed that it had changed so much that I could no longer see the gauge cluster as quickly as I could before. This, in addition to my usual interest in typography and "user interfaces" made me think it would be interesting to round up a few tachs, speedos and gauge clusters and compare how they have changed thru the years.
Here are just a few, in order of manufacturer.
2010 Acura RL gauge cluster.
2009 Acura TL gauge cluster. (source: Honda)
2009 Acura MDX gauge cluster. (source: Honda)
2005 Acura TL Aspec gauge cluster.
2004 Acura NSX Targa gauge cluster.
2003 Acura NSX-T gauge cluster.
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider speedometer.
1979 AMC Pacer GL gauge cluster.
1960 AMC Rambler Deluxe gauge cluster.
2009 Artega GT gauge gauge cluster.
2012 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Coupe gauge cluster.
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S V12 gauge cluster.
1963 Aston Martin DB5 gauge cluster.
2013 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron gauge cluster.
2013 Audi A3 Sportback S-Line gauge cluster.
2012 Audi A6 L e-tron concept gauge cluster.
2012 Audi RS4 Avant gauge cluster.
2012 Audi A6 allroad gauge cluster.
2012 Audi S8 gauge cluster.
2012 Audi A6 Avant gauge cluster.
2011 Audi R8 GT gauge cluster.
2011 Audi A1 gauge cluster.
Audi R8 instrument cluster.
Judged to be among the finest novelties at the Paris Show, the Audi R8 is spectacular for the sheer simplicity of its lines and the balance of its volumes which reiterates the superiority of the German marque's recent design language in the supersports segment as well. The first mid-engined Audi, the R8 derives from the Le Mans prototype of three years ago "but without betraying that concept", stresses Walter de'Silva, the Audi Group design chief.
Mid-engined cars are generally inspired by motor sports. "This is the first my team and I have ever designed", remarks De'Silva, "so we also had to make a conscious effort to steer clear of these conventions. The performance lies in the engine, the exterior had to express elegance and class".
Mechanicals are an integral part of the design, especially in cars like this. But around the showcased 4.2 litre V8 engine producing 420 bhp (0-100 km/h in 4,6 seconds, top speed 301 km/h), the permanent four-wheel drive, the large 18" rubber-shod wheels that seem to have been lifted directly from a race car and the Audi space frame, there lies an aluminium skin of rare beauty.
As for the interior, form follows function with a linearity and simplicity that go hand in hand with the styling of the externals. "We could not leave out an element of comfort", explains De'Silva, "as we believe that the R8 is a car to be driven every day. Two suitcases can fit in the front luggage compartment, along with a suit-bag and a shoe case. Two more suitcases can fit behind the seats or - to cater for the American market - two golf bags". (source: by Fabio Galvano of Auto).
2009 Audi TTS gauge cluster.
2008 Audi R8 tachometer.
2008 Audi TT Coupe gauge cluster.
2007 Audi Cross Cabriolet concept gauge cluster.
1992 Audi Quattro gauge cluster.
1990 Audi Quattro gauge cluster.
1977 Audi 50 GLS Hatchback gauge cluster.
1960 Automoviles Utilitarios SA PTV 400 Luxe speedometer.
1960 Automoviles Utilitarios SA PTV 400 Luxe gauge cluster.
1959 Automoviles Utilitarios S.A. PTV 250 gauge cluster.
1968 Autobianchi gauge cluster.
2014 BMW Vision Future Luxury concept gauge cluster.
2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo gauge cluster.
2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe gauge cluster.
2012 BMW 335i Sedan gauge cluster.
2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 gauge cluster.
2012 BMW F10 M5 gauge cluster.
2012 BMW 650i Coupe gauge cluster.
2011 BMW 328 Hommage gauge cluster.
2011 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon gauge cluster.
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe gauge cluster.
2010 BMW 1 Series Convertible gauge cluster.
2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 gauge cluster. (source: BMW)
2009 BMW Vision gauge cluster.
2009 BMW X6M gauge cluster.
2008 BMW M3 gauge cluster.
1999 BMW 528 iT wagon gauge cluster.
1996 BMW 840ci gauge cluster.
1995 BMW M3 CSL gauge cluster.
1993 BMW 850 Ci gauge cluster
1992 BMW E36 M3 gauge cluster.
1974 BMW 2002 Tii gauge cluster.
1971 BMW 1600 gauge cluster.
1969 BMW 2800 gauge cluster.
1955 BMW 507 gauge cluster. (source: BMW)
1936 BMW 328 gauge cluster.
2014 Buick LaCrosse gauge cluster.
2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist gauge cluster.
2012 Buick Regal eAssist gauge cluster.
2012 Buick Regal GS gauge cluster.
2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS gauge cluster. (source: ®GM Corp.)
2006 Buick Riviera concept speedometer.
2006 Buick Enclave concept speedometer.
1949 Buick Super Estate woody wagon gauge cluster.
2005 Cadillac XLR gauge cluster.
1962 Cadillac gauge cluster.
2014 Chevrolet SS gauge cluster.
2013 Chevrolet Spark gauge cluster.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan gauge cluster.
2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD gauge cluster.
Chevrolet Aveo5 LT gauge cluster.
2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 gauge cluster.
2006 Chevrolet Camaro concept gauge cluster.
2007 Chevrolet Camaro convertible concept gauge cluster.
2005 Chevrolet T2X concept gauge cluster.
1966 Chevrolet G10 van gauge cluster.
1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Coupe gauge cluster.
1957 Chevrolet Corvette tachometer.
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad gauge cluster.
2015 Chrysler 200c gauge cluster.
2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible gauge cluster.
2011 Chrysler 300 gauge cluster.
2009 Chrysler 200C EV concept gauge cluster.
1990 Chrysler Imperial gauge cluster.
1982 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron gauge cluster.
1981 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron gauge cluster.
1974 Chrysler Imperial gauge cluster.
1970 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron gauge cluster.
1968 Chrysler Imperial gauge cluster.
1961 Chrysler Imperial gauge cluster.
1958 Chrysler Imperial Crown gauge cluster.
1957 Chrysler Imperial gauge cluster.
1956 Chrysler Imperial gauge cluster.
2010 Citroen DS3 gauge cluster.
1948 Crosley CC Woody gauge cluster. (source: Roger)
1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo GL gauge cluster.
1980 Datsun 280zx gauge cluster.
2015 Dodge Viper SRT Coupe gauge cluster.
2015 Dodge Charger R/T gauge cluster.
2013 Dodge Dart gauge cluster.
2011 Dodge Journey gauge cluster.
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan gauge cluster.
2009 Dodge Ram gauge cluster.
2009 Dodge Trazo C1.8 gauge cluster.
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 gauge cluster.
2008 Dodge Zeo concept gauge cluster.
2006 Dodge Challenger concept gauge cluster.
2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta gauge cluster.
2010 Ferrari 458 Italia gauge cluster. (source: Ferrari)
1984 Ferrari 512-BB Coupe gauge cluster.
1969 Ferves Ranger gauge cluster. (source: Next Autos)
1970 Fiat 500 Convertible gauge cluster.
1965 Fiat 600 gauge cluster.
1954 Fiat Stanguellini Bertone Berlinetta gauge cluster. (source: Fantasy Junction)
2009 Fisker Karma gauge cluster.
2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 gauge cluster.
2012 Ford Shelby GT500 gauge cluster.
2012 Ford Focus Electric gauge cluster.
2011 Ford Vertrek gauge cluster.
2011 Ford Explorer gauge cluster.
2011 Ford Fiesta gauge cluster.
2011 Ford Super Duty gauge cluster. The available 4.2-inch LCD Productivity Screen allows customers to access information on fuel economy and towing through customizable menus.
2011 Ford Mustang GT gauge cluster.
2010 Ford Edge gauge cluster.
2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor gauge cluster.
2010 Ford Taurus gauge cluster.
Ford Fusion Hybrid gauge cluster.
2010 Ford Fusion Sport gauge cluster.
2010 Ford Mustang GT gauge cluster.
2009 Ford Flex gauge cluster.
2008 Ford Explorer America concept gauge cluster.
2008 Ford Focus gauge cluster (Europe).
2007 Ford Mondeo gauge cluster.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500 gauge cluster.
2005 Ford Thunderbird gauge cluster. (source: Ford)
2002 Ford Thunderbird Neiman Marcus Edition gauge cluster. (source: Ford)
1983 Ford Fiesta MK1 XR2 gauge cluster.
1978 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 gauge cluster.
1968 Ford Bronco gauge cluster.
1960 Ford Mini Anglia Micro Escort gauge cluster.
1920 Franklin Tudor Sedan Series 9B gauge cluster. ©cartype
2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid Crew Cab gauge cluster.
GMC 100 Pick-Up gauge cluster.
2008 Holden Colorado LT-R gauge cluster. (source: GM)
2006 Holden XC Barina SRi gauge cluster.
2006 Holden Barina TK Hatch gauge cluster.
2006 Holden Epica CDXi gauge cluster.
2005 Holden AH Astra CDX Wagon gauge cluster
2003 Holden TS Astra SRI Hatch gauge cluster.
2003 Holden VYII Adventra LX8 gauge cluster
2012 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe EX gauge cluster.
2011 Honda Insight gauge cluster.
2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe gauge cluster.
2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe gauge cluster.
2009 Honda Fit Sport gauge cluster. (source: Honda)
2006 Honda Civic Si tachometer.
Honda FCX Concept instrument panel display. (source: Honda)
2005 Honda Accord Hybrid gauge cluster.
2005 Honda Civic Hybrid speedometer.
2006 Hummer H3 gauge cluster.
2003 Hummer H2 gauge cluster.
2012 Hyundai Veloster gauge cluster.
2010 Hyundai Tuscon gauge cluster.
2009 Hyundai Genesis gauge cluster.
2012 Infiniti LE gauge cluster.
2010 Infiniti G37 gauge cluster.
2010 Infiniti EX gauge cluster.
2011 Jaguar XJ gauge cluster.
2010 Jaguar C-X75 gauge cluster.
2015 Jeep Renegade gauge cluster.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 gauge cluster.
2015 Kia K900 gauge cluster.
2012 Kia Soul gauge cluster.
2011 Kia Sportage gauge cluster.
2010 Kia Ray gauge cluster.
2009 Kia Forte Koup gauge cluster.
2009 Kia Soul'ster concept gauge cluster.
2008 Lamborghini Reventón gauge cluster.
1972 Lamborghini Espada Series III gauge cluster.
2010 Land Rover Sport gauge cluster.
2010 Land Rover Range Rover gauge cluster.
2010 Land Rover LR4 interior gauge cluster.
2008 Land Rover LRX gauge cluster.
2013 Lexus LF-NX Turbo concept gauge cluster.
2011 Lexus GX 460 gauge cluster.
2011 Lexus IS 350 F Sport gauge cluster.
2011 Lexus IS 350 gauge cluster.
2011 Lexus CT 200h gauge cluster.
2010 Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid gauge cluster.
2009 Lexus IS-F gauge cluster.
2009 Lexus RX 400h gauge cluster.
2007 Lexus GS 450h gauge cluster.
2007 Lexus IS 350 gauge cluster.
2007 Lexus LF-A concept speedometer.
2011 Lincoln MKX gauge cluster.
2010 Lincoln MKZ gauge cluster.
2013 Lotus Elan gauge cluster.
2015 Lotus Elise gauge cluster.
2010 Marotti concept gauge cluster.
2011 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale gauge cluster.
2014 Mazda6 gauge cluster.
2012 Mazda 5 gauge cluster.
2010 Mazda2 gauge cluster.
2010 Mazda CX-9 gauge cluster.
2010 Mazda CX-9 gauge cluster.
2009 Mazda 3 MPS gauge cluster.
2009 Mazda 6 gauge cluster.
2008 Mazda 3 5-door gauge cluster.
2008 Mazda 3 sedan gauge cluster.
2008 Mazda-2 gauge cluster.
2007 Mazda Premacy "bright-stylish" gauge cluster.
2007 Mazda-6 (Euro) gauge cluster.
2007 Mazda Premacy gauge cluster.
2007 Mazda Hakaze concept gauge cluster.
2006 Mazda BT-50 gauge cluster.
2005 Mazda MX-5 gauge cluster.
2004 Mazda Verisa gauge cluster.
2004 Mazda MX-Flexa concept gauge cluster.
2003 Mazda-6 MPS concept gauge cluster.
2003 Mazda RX-8 gauge cluster.
2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee City Runner gauge cluster.
2000 Mazda Roadster gauge cluster (dimmed).
2000 Mazda Millenia gauge cluster.
2000 Mazda Roadster gauge cluster.
1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE gauge cluster.
2015 Mercedes Benz S65 AMG gauge cluster.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA gauge cluster.
2013 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG "Edition 507" coupe gauge cluster.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL gauge cluster.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell gauge cluster.
2011 Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class gauge cluster.
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-350 Coupe gauge cluster.
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG gauge cluster.
2009 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG gauge cluster.
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 gauge cluster.
The Lincoln MKT Concept's instrument cluster was inspired by Swarovski crystals.
1966 Mercury Commuter Wagon gauge cluster.
Mini Connected cluster.
2009 Mini Cooper E gauge cluster.
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gauge cluster.
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport base gauge cluster.
2020 Nissan Ariya concept gauge cluster.
2020 Nissan Rouge Sport gauge cluster.
2020 Nissan Frontier gauge cluster.
2020 Nissan Sentra gauge cluster.
2019 Nissan 370Z Heritage Edition gauge cluster.
2018 Nissan Sentra NISMO gauge cluster.
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum gauge cluster.
2017 Nissan Murano gauge cluster.
2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet gauge cluster.
2010 Nissan Leaf gauge cluster.
2007 Nissan Intima concept gauge cluster.
1971 NSU 1200C Coupe gauge cluster.
1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible gauge cluster.
2007 Opel Antara GTC gauge cluster.
2007 Opel Astra GTC hybrid gauge cluster.
2007 Opel Flextreme concept gauge cluster.
2007 Opel GTC concept gauge cluster.
2003 Opel Insignia concept gauge cluster.
1934 Packard 12 gauge cluster.
2009 Peugeot 308cc gauge cluster.
1957 Peugeot 203 gauge cluster. (source: Peugeot)
1938 Peugeot 402 gauge cluster. (source: Peugeot)
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda gauge cluster.
1936 Plymouth P2 Deluxe gauge cluster.
2009 Pontaic Wave 5 gauge cluster.
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP gauge cluster.
2014 Porsche 911 Carrera S 50th Anniversary Edition gauge cluster.
2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S gauge cluster.
2012 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept gauge cluster.
2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 gauge cluster.
2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder Coupe gauge cluster.
2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS gauge cluster.
2008 Porsche 911/997 Turbo gauge cluster.
2008 Porsche 911/997 Turbo Sport Chrono.
2008 Porsche Design Edition1 Cayman S gauge cluster.
2008 Porsche Boxster S gauge cluster.
2007 Porsche 911/997 Targa gauge cluster.
2007 Porsche 911/997 Targa Sport Chrono.
2007 Porsche Carrera Mirage GT gauge cluster.
2006 Porsche Cayman S gauge cluster.
2006 Porsche Cayman S Sport Chrono.
2005 Porsche 911/997 Carrera gauge cluster.
1997 Porsche 911/993 Carrera S Coupe gauge cluster.
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa gauge cluster.
1994 Porsche 928 GTS gauge cluster.
1987 Porsche 944 gauge cluster.
1967 Porsche 912 gauge cluster. (source: Street Side Classics)
1900 Lohner-Porsche Semper Vivus gauge cluster.
2008 Renault Z.E. concept gauge cluster.
2008 Renault Nepta concept gauge cluster.
1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2 gauge cluster.
1984 Renault R5 Turbo2 gauge cluster.
1978 Renault Le Car R5 gauge cluster.
2006 Saab 9-7X gauge cluster.
2005 Saleen S7 speedometer.
2008 Saturn Aura Green line hybrid gage cluster.
2007 Saturn Sky Redline gauge cluster.
2009 Scion iQ gauge cluster.
2010 Seat IBe gauge cluster.
2002 Skoda Tudor gauge cluster design study. (source: Skoda)
2002 Skoda Fabia Paris gauge cluster design study. (source: Skoda)
2009 Smart ForTwo gauge cluster.
2015 Subaru Viziv concept gauge cluster.
2009 Subaru Stella gauge cluster.
2009 Subaru Legacy concept gauge cluster.
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI gauge cluster.
Subaru Stella concept gauge cluster.
1971 New Subaru R-2 SPORTY DX gauge cluster. (source: Subaru).
2011 Subaru XV gauge cluster.
2010 Suzuki Kizashi gauge cluster.
2009 SV 9 Competizione gauge cluster.
951 Tempo Matador gauge cluster.
2013 Toyota Yaris gauge cluster.
2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser gauge cluster.
2011 Toyota Sienna LE gauge cluster.
2008 Toyota A-BAT hybrid concept.
1976 Toyota Land Cruiser gauge cluster.
1967 Toyota Corona DLX Deluxe Sedan gauge cluster. (source: BaT)
1967 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 gauge cluster.
2008 Vauxhall Astra VXR gauge cluster.
2008 Vauxhall Meriva VXR gauge cluster.
2005 Vauxhall Tigra gauge cluster.
2021 Volkswagen Golf gauge cluster. (source: VW)
2021 Volkswagen Golf gauge cluster. (source: VW)
2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI BlueMotion gauge cluster.
2014 Volkswagen e-Up! gauge cluster.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDi gauge cluster.
2013 Volkswagen CC gauge cluster.
2012 Volkswagen Eos gauge cluster.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle gauge cluster.
2010 Volkswagen Touran gauge cluster.
2005 Volkswagen EcoRacer concept gauge cluster.
1990 Volkswagen Golf Country gauge cluster.
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Caddy Pickup gauge cluster.
1964 Volkswagen Notchback gauge cluster.
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Karmann Kabriolett gauge cluster.
2015 Volvo XC90 gauge cluster.
2014 Volvo Concept Estate gauge cluster.
2004 Volvo V60 Sports Wagon gauge cluster.
2011 Volvo V60 Sports Wagon gauge cluster.
2005 Volvo S40 gauge cluster.
1989 Volvo 480 Turbo gauge cluster.
1952 Willys gauge cluster.
BMW Instrument Cluster Display - Driving Modes.
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