Mythos
Project EMPIRE asks the question: what if NASA had gone farther than Apollo? What if all the crazy proposals had actually been made? What if humanity had become a space-faring race in the middle 1960's and discovered there's much more to outer space than we thought?
We explore the mythological return of a 'lost' NASA mission to Mars (and beyond) where far-traveling humans adapted to survive using their wits, style, and salvaged alien technology to explore a universe before coming home. Built on a large-scale, heavy-duty industrial truck chassis the street-legal art car will be of an impressive size and scope with the highly-detailed execution that people have come to expect from our all-volunteer team of artists, craftspeople, and collaborators. Extensive costumes and an epic backstory complete the picture of a fun traveling band of adventurers re-discovering Earth.
Past Shows
2023-10Maker Faire Mare Island
2023-10Autumn Lights Oakland
2023-08Burning Man
2020-02Jay Leno Monster Garage
2015-09Oakland Pride Parade
2015-08Burning Man
Specifications
- PerformanceSpeed:75 mph | 112 km/hRange:3000mi | 483kmPassengers:7 (with seat belts):25 (absolute maximum capacity)
- DimensionsWeight:16,060 lbs | 7284 kgLength:420in | 1067cmWidth:138in | 366cmHeight:216in | 549cm
- ChassisFrame Construction:2002 Isuzu NQR
- DriveBrakes:Rear: Mechanical Drum:Front: Mechanical Drum:Parking: Hand BrakeSuspension:Rear: Spring HD:Front: Spring HDSteering:Manual Assist
- FuelCar Engine:25gal DieselFire Effects:NA
- Note:Vehicle specifications subject to change without notice