Concept Supercars

Audi R8 Gets the TRON Customization From West Coast Customs

(4 votes, average: 4 out of 5)

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After seeing the Mercedes TRON concept, it was only logical to get another supercar dedicated to the famous sci-fi flick. This time we’re dealing with a customized Audi R8, turned into a TRON vehicle by the famous West Coast Customs, who teamed up with Monster Cables.

Previously, the electric version of the Audi R8 became popular online, thanks to the technology it used. Well, this R8 model is also meant for popularity, thanks to its glowing rims and vents, plus that shiny back seat and chrome finish, shown in the last pic below. The chrome touch allows you look at your perfect hairstyle and I bet that it reflects the sky better than water does.

Supposedly, this Audi R8 is too shiny to be driven on the street, but there’s always night time, right? From what I can see in the images, it’s a genuine laser party inside this baby…

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BMW 328 Hommage Concept Celebrates the Famous 328 Automobile

(6 votes, average: 2.67 out of 5)

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BMW celebrates the 328 car model by launching the 328 Hommage concept, pictured below. This is a design that’s based on a carbon fiber body and an asymmetrical windscreen, to name just a few of its features. The newcomer is a 2 seater roadster with a front mounted engine.

This is a lightweight vehicle, one that combines the look of the 1930s car with the newest technologies, like the 2 iPhones included in the dashboard through a special aluminum housing. Also the carbon fiber reinforced plastic is part of the new technologies and looking back to the original model, we remember that the original 328 was one of the first with kidney grilles on the front and wide tail lamps at the back.

The lack of doors and angry facade with the aggressive styling makes this both and old bird and a cool one. Supposedly BMW included a 3 liter six cylinder engine on this model, although I can’t confirm that.

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Mercedes Blackbird Goes TRON, Carries Big Legacy

(5 votes, average: 4.2 out of 5)

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Designer Peter Vardai decided to give the good old Mercedes brand a twist and created the Blackbird concept supercars you can see below. He based his idea on the feeling of speed and freedom, plus the design on an airplane. The result is the black and silver vehicle below.

This is a sporty car with Tron-style lighting, which is just another addition to the many TRON-related gadgets and customizations that came out with the Legacy movie last year. Some countries prohibit the dark windows on such devices, especially the one in front of the driver, so the Mercedes Blackbird is meant to remain a concept.

Also, does anyone else think that the supercar resembles the BMW X6 format a bit? The final renders were made by Tamas Fodor, so here goes the credit.

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Peugeot XB1, Electric Vehicle of 2025

(9 votes, average: 3.22 out of 5)

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The Peugeot XB1 is a concept vehicle of the future, meant to reach the market in 2025 or perhaps even later. It’s the creation of Thierry Fischer, Kevin Biolluz, Karim Bennani, Frederic La Sciellour and it looks more like one-person automobile, than a car for your family.

This is a human size concept car with an exoskeleton and some traits that look more like a motorcycle than a car. Peugeot XB1 is a fully electric vehicle, meant for premium services and it comes with GPS, smartphone apps and a top speed of 35 kmh. Although the speed is not impressive, you might consider this an alternative to walking on foot or Segways…

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Ferrari Enzo Concept, Inspired by the Design Language of Credo E-Bone

(10 votes, average: 3.8 out of 5)

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Peter Simon designed an incredible Ferrari concept, based on the Credo E-Bone form language and you can see the result below. The inspiration is no less than animal and human bones, creating a dynamic supercar that’s highly energetic.

Dubbed the Ferrari Enzo, this design reminds me of an older Lambo concept combined with a bit of Bugatti love. The front of the car is simply amazing and we can also sport some McLaren resemblances on this pretty wide vehicle. We’re not so sure about those side mirrors, as they seem to be decreasing the aerodynamic aspect of the Enzo.

What would you change about this beast and why?

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SAIC-GM YeZ, Eco-Friendly Concept Car of the Year 2030

(15 votes, average: 3.33 out of 5)

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The YeZ concept car is an all electric, eco-friendly vehicle that was designed by the joint venture of SAIC and GM. The design of the car is environment-oriented and gets its power from natural resources.

The concept vehicle features solar panels, which are located on the rooftop and small wind turbines, placed on its wheels. Besides the solar panels, the roof of the YeZ will benefit from an innovative system that will capture carbon dioxide from the surrounding air and then release oxygen in the atmosphere.

The electric energy generated by the solar panels and the wind turbines it’s going to be stored in onboard batteries that will power the vehicle. No technical specifications are available, since the YeZ concept is only a dream of eco-friendly cars that will be used in 2030.

[via Auto Motto]

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Audi A0 QS, Eco-Friendly Futuristic Sports Car

(17 votes, average: 3.65 out of 5)

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Created by Russian designer Alexander Tiganova, the Audi A0 QS concept is an eco-friendly sports car, equipped with a hybrid drivetrain, consisting of an electric motor and a hydrogen engine.

Besides the dynamic look and the sport oriented style, this concept vehicle benefits from a special rotation system of the wheels, inspired by the trike, that allows the wheels to turn just by bending, without rotating along the vertical axis.

The “Q” in the concept car’s name stands for four-wheel drive and the “S” for support, according to the designer. This Audi concept car’s doors are made from a rubber fabric, that can turn transparent, depending on the driver’s needs. With a length of just 3.4 meters, this futuristic vehicle would have a great advantage when driving on busy urban roads, or when parking.

[via Auto Motto]

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Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute Concept Car

(20 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5)

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The Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute is a concept car imagined by Swedish designer Eduard Gray, graduate of the Coventry University (UK), with a Bachelor Degree 2:1 in Industrial Product Design.

The 9+ Tribute supercar features low aerodynamics and uses a Spyker chassis with a mid-mounted engine, while Saab comes up with the design details and the engineering. The power will probably be provided by an Audi-sourced V8 engine.

The exterior design is pure Saab, featuring simple lines, turbine-style wheels, trademark headlights and the Saab grille, but also a big windshield that extends over the entire roof top. To quote Eduard Gray: “This design, the 9+ Saab Spyker Tribute, is just a quick expression of my optimism for the future of the brand.”

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Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid, Shown at 2010 Geneva Motor Show

(12 votes, average: 3.92 out of 5)

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The Evora 414E Hybrid concept is the first ever Lotus Hybrid, and has been shown a few days ago at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Despite using a fuel efficient drivetrain, this concept vehicle is still a thrilling car, that manages to sprint from 0 to 60 Mph in under 4 seconds, thanks to its output of 408 hp.

The Lotus Evora 414E has two electric motors (one for each rear wheel) and uses an extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) system, which means it can run on battery power alone for a range of 35 miles, before an optimised 1.2 litre, three-cylinder gas engine with an output of 47 hp, kicks in and acts as a generator, offering an additional range of about 300 miles.

The electrical power is stored in a lithium-ion battery pack, which is placed at the center of the car, for stability and safety. Since the car will run most of the time on electricity, this Lotus concept car features a HALOsonic Internal and External Electronic Sound Synthesis system that makes it sound like a vehicle with an internal combustion engine, making it safe for pedestrians.

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Citroen Survolt Electric Sportscar, Unveiled at Geneva Motor Show 2010

(21 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5)

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The Citroen Survolt concept is an all-electric, two-seater sports car that was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show these days. Even though it’s not a beautiful car, it has a bold, aggressive design, which suits it very well.

This Citroen supercar measures 3.85 meters in length, 1.87 meters in width and 1.20 meters in height, resulting a sports car of compact dimensions. In the front side we see the Survolt has slim, horizontal headlights with LED-technology, and also we find the distinctive vehicle badge, placed above the oval-shaped grille, that incorporates the Citroen logo.

The rear side features elegant tail lights similar to the ones of the Revolte model, and a spoiler that emphasizes the sporty aspirations of this car. The exterior design gives the impression of agility and dynamism, but at the same time it looks stylish and luxurious.

[via Autoblog]

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