Concept Supercars

Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 11 Concept Lands in America

(14 votes, average: 4.07 out of 5)

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Although this supercar is still a concept, its limited production is taken into consideration, specially now that it has landed in North America. And just in time for the 2008 Meadow Brook Concours D’Elegance…

The Bertone BAT 11 was first noticed at the Geneva Auto Show in March and you might want to know that it uses the Alfa Romeo 8 Competizione platform. Some folks have already named it the future Batmobile, while others just see it as an ugly concept car. Maybe it’s because of it lack of curves and angular design, but at least the rims are sexy.

[via Jalopnik]

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Foldable BRB Evolution Concept Supercar is Also Green

(12 votes, average: 4.42 out of 5)

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The BRB Evolution seems to be your average Batmobile-wannabe supercar, but with a twist: it “transforms” and folds so it can occupy less space. Its designer, Daniel Bailey did a great job as the look of the automobile is superb and you might want to know that he draws his inspiration from the Lamborghini Murcielago and Peugeot 908.

Aside from folding and fitting into small parking spaces, the BRB Evolution can also save the Earth, by being “green” and using an electric or hydrogen-based engine. Also, you shouldn’t forget a dog or your mate inside the car while it’s being folded as it will pretty much damage the person or pet. That’s right, no passengers while the car’s folding!

[via Jalopnik]

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Three wheel Magnetic Car Concept is the Way of the Future

(7 votes, average: 3.43 out of 5)

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Ladies and gentlemen we have a winner! A winner of the unseen technology award at the Interior motives design 2007 that is, the MAG, a magnetic vehicle concept designed by Matus Prochaczka.

The vehicle is based on magnetic power and uses an electric engine with the same polarity as the one on the road. That can only mean that in some alternate future we’ll have polarized roads with magnets on the side, in order to put in motion such hot rides. The MAG is a 2 seater with a hot design, that reminds me of a high-heel shoe, but it’s not quite feasible because of the lack of compatible technology and roads.

Should we also mention that this car is “green” and very comfortable thanks to its adaptable seating?

[via Tuvie and The Design Blog]

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BMW Africa, “Decompose” Concept Car of 2015

(11 votes, average: 3.36 out of 5)

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Yesterday we’ve shown you the BMW ZX-6 concept car, designed by the folks of Istituto Europeo di Design of Turin as part of a challenge launched by BMW. Now, the same challenge reveals another great concept, the BMW Africa, designed by Raphael Laurent and Mihai Panaitescu.

The vehicle is inspired by the African lifestyle and culture and it can “deconstruct” itself in order to satisfy the owner’s daily needs. That surely sounds like Transformers action to me, but there’s got to be more symbolism to this baby than meets the eye.

We remind you that the 8 final models of the BMW challenge will be displayed at the Turin Design Institute till the end of September 2008 at a 1:4 scale.

[via Carbodydesign]

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BMW ZX-6, Dreamy Concept Car of 2015

(9 votes, average: 4.56 out of 5)

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If the BMW Gina was not your cup of tea, you might want to get a bit more into the future of automotive design, by admiring the beautiful BMW ZX-6 concept. It was designed by Transportation Design students from the “Instituto Europeo di Design” in Turin and it reflects the trends of 2015.

The concept car is clearly designed for adults and its creators used natural elements as inspiration, ranging from the sun, sea or wind to the earth. This reminds me of a similar Mazda initiative, but this vehicle also used some elements from music (?), painting and many other arts to create an unique automobile of the future.

[via The Design Blog]

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Peugeot Flux Comes With Xbox and Green Attitude

(6 votes, average: 4.17 out of 5)

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It’s not often that we get to see a hydrogen engine car with an Xbox inside, in fact it’s not often at all. However, the Peugeot Flux, designed by Mihai Panaitescu is one such vehicle, but the positive features don’t end here. This Peugeot is quite compact with a width of 1650 mm and a 3500 mm length, but its look is still appealing as you can see for yourself.

The Flux is a dynamic car, as shown with the aid of the open cockpit and its shape, continuously passing from straight lines to curves while still using the Peugeot style. It might be worth mentioning that this ride features a plastic hood and body panels, aluminium mechanical parts plus metal chassis and head protection.

[via Yanko Design]

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Sondergard Kit Car Arrives in 2009

(5 votes, average: 4.8 out of 5)

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If you’re not satisfied with the latest innovations of the automakers, you’ll have to get yourself one of the do-it-yourself cars. In case you didn’t even know that those even existed, they do and they’re called “kit cars”. One such lovely vehicle is the Sondergard, designed by Jesper Hermann.

This is a Danish car that’s based on the Pontiac Solstice or the Opel GT for Europeans and it can be considered both a retro style ride and a futuristic vehicle. This baby goes from 0 to 100 (kmph) in just 4 seconds and it will enter production in 2009. Excited? Learn how to build it and get your tools!

[via Yanko Design]

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Mazda Concept Crossover SUV Ready to Amaze Moscow

(10 votes, average: 3.3 out of 5)

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Seems that we’ll be seeing a brand new compact crossover SUV at the Moscow Motor Show that starts late next month. The concept car you can check out in the sketches below uses the Nagare design language, but the vehicle doesn’t bare a name yet.

Since studies show that the SUVs are a hit in Russia (20% of the market), the new Mazda CUV will be designed for that Eastern market. This car can be considered a conceptual follow-up to the Ryuga, Hakaze, Taiki and Furai, all of them based on the Nagare design.

[via Autoblog]

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Concept Diamond Car, Made in China

(5 votes, average: 3.8 out of 5)

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This concept car is not your daily ultra supercar, but rather a vehicle for the middle class man or woman. It’s an unnamed ride for now, but it uses a neat system that shifts the car’s main body to the travelling direction.

The Diamond Car behaves like a motorcycle, specially in corners, where it balances the centrifugal force by leaning its main structure to the side. Quite a car for tech-obsessed geeks, not that it’s a bad thing…

[via Dvice]

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Volkswagen Eco, One and Room – the concepts of 2028

(8 votes, average: 3.63 out of 5)

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While some of us may be stunned by concept supercars of the year 2009 or 2010, Volkswagen takes a peek at the distant future, revealing no less than 3 of its uber-concept vehicles. The first one is the Ego, a two passenger coupe with a sportscar look and tons of customization options.

Next comes the futuristic family ride, the Volkswagen Room, pictured below, that doesn’t need a driver and grants you time (and space) to have fun with your family. The vehicles involve almost no human control at all, as they communicate with other such cars, cancelling the concept of heavy traffic and avoiding accidents.

Last, but not least you can check out the Volkswagen One (below), a single-seat vehicle that looks more like a motorcycle than your average car. Of course, all of these vehicles will be powered by electric engines or they’ll use biofuel, plus you’ll be able to summon them whenever you like, so you won’t spend time looking for your car, instead it’ll be looking for you. See Volkswagen’s cool site for more details!

[via Autoblog]

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