【Speedhunters译起看车】老外眼中的中国汽车文化是什么样的？

原作者：Eric Gwei
原标题：The Rise Of Modified Car Culture In China

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上个月，中国一年一度的GT Show重返上海以西的苏州国际博览中心。

我平时并没有太多机会体验如此大规模的中国改装汽车展览，但由于这是我第一次参观GT展，说实话，我不知道概期待些设么。而现在，可以肯定地说，我惊呆了。

对于那些可能不了解的人来说，中国在改装车辆方面有严格的规定。即使添加像扰流板这样简单的东西也会被认为是非法的。然而，许多爱好者仍然努力展示他们的创造力，这在展示的各种车型中得到了反映。

考虑到中国在上世纪八九十年代汽车行业尚处于起步阶段，你在中国的道路上看不到很多那个时代的特殊汽车。GTshow却带来了不少，而且无疑是最好的那一批。

我在展览上看到了至少五辆RWB改装的保时捷，每一台都风格迥异。

其中第五辆车以经典的保时捷917/20粉猪为灵感，但它并没有止步于此。这一设计也被用于定制一双RWB鞋，还有一辆卡车。

我们都在网上看过那些令人敬畏的CG渲染的RWB风格大众甲壳虫，但这里有一台已经被带入了现实。

我一开始并不理解为什么这么多人围在这台铃木奥拓的引擎盖前，知道我亲自绕到了车前。没错，这台K-Car里塞了一台奔驰的V12引擎！

姿态改装在中国很热门。不少改装者偏向于选用当代车型。宽体版的Tesla Modle3在这里随处可见。

中国的汽车爱好者明显受到了日本汽车文的感染，比如说经典的VIP风格。

说到日本汽车文化，这辆闪亮的卡车略显“收敛”的暴走族风格绝对值得一提。这是饮料品牌1087X的促销工具。有趣的是，“1087”恰恰是中国警方对非法改装车辆的识别码。

GT车展主要关注的是改装汽车，但超级跑车也有机会。在我的旅途中，我看到了一辆梅赛德斯-奔驰SLS，一辆配有GTR套件的迈凯轮P1，一辆配有LB套件的兰博基尼Aventador，以及一辆法拉利FF。据说还有一辆迈凯轮塞纳(McLaren Senna)，有着醒目的包装，但不幸的是，在我到达之前，它已经离开了秀场。

这台GT3组别的阿斯顿马丁同样值得你的关注。

这台拉力风格的保时捷986是一个独特的展品，吸引了大量的关注，但它不是展会上唯一的越野建展车。吉普rubicon和角斗士以及福特猛龙的身影随处可见，这一细分市场在中国越来越受欢迎。

GT车展让我感受到了多元而快速发展的中国汽车文化。尽管法律对改装汽车有限制，但爱好者们仍然致力于倡导改装汽车的合法化，并表现出他们的叛逆精神。未来可期！

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Last month, China’s annual GT Show returned to the Suzhou International Expo Centre in the city of Suzhou, west of Shanghai.

There aren’t too many opportunities to indulge in Chinese modified car culture at such a large scale, but since this was my first visit to the GT Show, to be honest, I didn’t know what to expect. Now that I’ve been, it’s safe to say my mind was blown.

For those who may not be aware, China has strict regulations when it comes to modifying vehicles. Even adding something as simple as a spoiler can be considered illegal. However, many enthusiasts still strive to showcase their creativity, and that was something reflected in the sheer variety of customisation on show.

Given the country’s hard economic times back in the 1980s and ’90s, you don’t see many special cars from this era on the road in China. There are obviously some around though, and the GT Show brought out the best.

I counted no less that five RAUH-Welt Begriff creations at the event, each with its own unique look.

The fifth car featured a classic Porsche 917/20 Pink Pig-inspired livery – but it didn’t stop there. The design was also used on a custom pair of RWB shoes, and a truck too.

We’ve all seen those awesome CG renders of RWB-inspired old school Volkswagen Beetles, but here’s one that has been brought to life.

I wondered why so many people were crowded around the engine bay of this crazy Suzuki Alto.But seeing the kei car from the front, it all made sense. Yes, that is a Mercedes-Benz V12.

Stance style is quite popular in China, with late-model base cars the choice of most modifiers. The wide-body Tesla Model 3 was receiving a lot of attention.

Chinese enthusiasts are greatly influenced by the Japanese modifying scene, and that extends to bippu (VIP) style.

Speaking of Japanese car culture, this shiny truck modified in a mild dekotora style is definitely worth a mention. It’s a promotional tool for the drink brand 1087X. Interestingly, ‘1087’ is the Chinese police code number for an illegally modified vehicle.

The GT Show primarily focuses on modified cars, but supercars get a look in too. During my visit, I spotted a Mercedes-Benz SLS, McLaren P1 with a GTR kit, a Lamborghini Aventador with a Liberty Walk kit, and a Ferrari FF. There was also a McLaren Senna with an eye-catching wrap, but unfortunately it had left the show before I arrived.

The lifted safari-style Porsche 986 was a unique concept that attracted plenty of attention, but it wasn’t the only off-road build at the show. There were numerous Jeep Rubicons and Gladiators, as well as Ford Raptors present, showing the rising popularity of this segment in China.

The GT Show gave me a taste of the diverse and fast-growing Chinese car culture. Despite the legal restrictions on modified cars, enthusiasts remain committed to advocating for their legalization and demonstrating their rebellious spirit. Watch this space.