Design challenge for new Model T

Ford is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Model T with a challenge.

The carmaker is asking five universities to create a vehicle that shares what Ford says are attributes of the Model T - simple, lightweight, practical and compelling. Ford says the vehicle should be priced below 7,000 dollars (£3,500).

The schools are Aachen University in Germany; Art Centre College of Design in Pasadena, California; Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia; Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan; and the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

The Detroit News reports the challenge was announced at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn.

Two winners will be announced on October 1, when Ford marks the Model T's 100th anniversary.

Winning schools get 25,000 dollars (£12,800) each in scholarships.

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