Cyclops Rear Light - Who came up with it first?

[ArtOfPagani]

Was the 2019 Macan the one who started the trend of the "Cyclops" Rear light? 

 

[Gnahp]

such a cool name

in my family, we call it unibrow

[Mkl22]

https://autouniversum.wordpress.com/2016/10/12/1966-year-of-the-unilamp/

[Gnahp]

On 12/30/2024 at 3:13 PM, Mkl22 said:

https://autouniversum.wordpress.com/2016/10/12/1966-year-of-the-unilamp/

I wanted to say subaru legacy/liberty

but the centre piece don't light up

so no count

[Mockngbrd]

started in the 1970s, popularised in the 80s. 










 

[Volvobrick]

Yeah.

My car had it too. Just not lit up. 

[Mockngbrd]

It's popularly called "Heckblende". It was only recently they started having it illuminated. I think the 911 brought it back. Bentley and BMW 6er have full width third brake light above the rear glass also. 

Edited December 30, 2024 by Mockngbrd

[serenade]

I think it became law here in the 1980s to have the centre brake light. Statistically, it was proven to bring down the risk of rear end collisions as gave extra time for the driver following to spot the light up and e-brake to avoid rear-ending. 

I remember I had to pay $$ to have one installed in my ride from the inside, as it was not supplied as stock until cars in the 1990s. IIRC the name of the brake light kit was Hella.

[Volvobrick]

On 12/30/2024 at 6:13 PM, serenade said:

I think it became law here in the 1980s to have the centre brake light. Statistically, it was proven to bring down the risk of rear end collisions as gave extra time for the driver following to spot the light up and e-brake to avoid rear-ending. 

I remember I had to pay $$ to have one installed in my ride from the inside, as it was not supplied as stock until cars in the 1990s. IIRC the name of the brake light kit was Hella.

Law I think was in the 90's. Mine (end 89) didn't had it and installed later. 

[Kklim]

On 12/30/2024 at 5:13 PM, serenade said:

I think it became law here in the 1980s to have the centre brake light. Statistically, it was proven to bring down the risk of rear end collisions as gave extra time for the driver following to spot the light up and e-brake to avoid rear-ending. 

I remember I had to pay $$ to have one installed in my ride from the inside, as it was not supplied as stock until cars in the 1990s. IIRC the name of the brake light kit was Hella.

Mine cost RM20, incl installation 

[Wildfaye29]

[Wildfaye29]

[Kopites]

On 12/30/2024 at 6:14 PM, Kklim said:

Mine cost RM20, incl installation 

Cheaper than a pack of chicken rice.

[107fan]

I don't think the 80s 90s "cyclops" are comparable. In the modern examples, the cyclops are much much thinner and runs throughout the entire rear.

[Eyke]

"Cyclops" or "Cylon"? 😁

[Gnahp]

On 1/3/2025 at 12:11 AM, Eyke said:

"Cyclops" or "Cylon"? 😁

X-men cyclops ah...

[ER-3682]

On 1/3/2025 at 12:02 AM, 107fan said:

I don't think the 80s 90s "cyclops" are comparable. In the modern examples, the cyclops are much much thinner and runs throughout the entire rear.

80s & 90s where got LEDs to light up the Entire Rear.

Edited January 2 by ER-3682

[107fan]

On 1/3/2025 at 6:58 AM, ER-3682 said:

80s & 90s where got LEDs to light up the Entire Rear.

I mean the examples of the Porsches and JDMs in earlier posts.