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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Concept cars give automotive designers a chance to let their imaginations run wild, often with outlandish results. But even by that measure, BMW has come up with something as strange as it is innovative — a shape-shifting car covered with fabric.
Instead of steel, aluminum or even carbon fiber, the GINA Light Visionary Model has a body of seamless fabric stretched over a movable metal frame that allows the driver to change its shape at will. The car — which actually runs and drives — is a styling design headed straight for the BMW Museum in Munich and so it will never see production, but building a practical car wasn’t the point.
Chris Bangle, head of design for BMW, says GINA allowed his team to "challenge existing principles and conventional processes."
"It is in the nature of such visions that they do not necessarily claim to be suitable for series production," company officials said in unveiling the car Tuesday. "Rather, they are intended to steer creativity and research into new directions."
Giving Bangle and his team that latitude to design so radical a car "helps to tap into formerly inconceivable, innovative potential" to push the boundaries of appearance and materials as well as functions and the manufacturing process, BMW says.
Labels: BMW, Concept Cars
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Bentley Zagato GTZ was first introduced at the 78th Geneva International Motor show 2008 by Zagato Atelier. Bentley GTZ is a neo classic Zagato interpretation of the style of a British GT. This cool automotive project and concept was conceived at the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance in 2006 by Dr. Ing. Franz Josef Paefgen, CEO of Bentley Motors Limited and Dr. Andrea Zagato, President of Zagato.This unique automotive is born from two great automotive cultures Bentley and Zagato. Bentley Zagato GTZ design team able to create a distinctive and attractive character to this cool car. The exterior of Bentley GTZ has a pronounced fender lines, a unique double bubble roof and a round tail with all new rear combination lamp. All element of this luxurious car are harmoniously integrated and created an aggressive, sharp and solid looks.
This limited production car interior has a refined and exclusive design with natural color of leather seats, The interior is styled by British firm Adaptive Space. This fast and limited edition car is valued at $1.7 million USD, and only 9 of this car is produced so far.
Labels: Bentley, Concept Cars, Cool Cars
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Peugeot 308 RC-Z concept was introduced at the Frankfurt show back in 2007 and it will be mass produced by May 2010. This cool car is a front-wheel drive vehicle equipped with a Mini Cooper JCW 1.6 turbo unit that able to provide 218bhp. The concept and the mass produced car has a slight differences in the headlight design and the exterior body curve.
The interior of this unique car has a sophisticated design and a polycarbonate roof with twin bubbles to increase headroom. The cockpit is trimmed in leather, chrome, aluminum and black-lacquered plastic.
This Peugeot concept car power is provided by the same 1.6-litre 163kW/218hp direct injection four cylinder that can be found in the Mini Cooper. Peugeot 308 RC-Z is relatively lightweight and should be capable of decent turn of speed.
Labels: Concept Cars, Cool Cars, PEUGEOT
Monday, December 7, 2009
Toyota CS&S was introduced at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show in This cool concept car Employing Toyota's
Labels: Concept Cars, Cool Cars, Toyota
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
TMS Advanced Product Strategy group and Calty, Toyota's North American-based, research and design centre located in Newport Beach, California are the group that responsible for the A-BAT concept development. This team created a new genre of compact vehicle with good fuel economy, advanced functionality, manoeuvrability, unique styling within its segment, and a durable package suitable for an active lifestyle. Beside the lightweight A-BAT concept package also coupled with Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology is designed to deliver excellent fuel economy. Translucent solar panels in the top surface of the instrument panel capture sunlight and convert it into energy, showcasing the vehicle's "green" character. Toyota A-BAT is an environmentally friendly cool truck.
This cool car has a unique aerodynamic exterior crafted by Calty Project Chief Designer Ian Cartabiano and Creative Designer Matt Sperling. They integrated Toyota's design philosophy, "Vibrant Clarity" into the exterior by keeping the design forward-looking, crisp and functional.
Although the A-BAT is rugged and has a spirited exterior, the interior team worked to create a modern look for the interior. The door trim, shoulder, armrest and instrument panel pads and seat cushions are made of a tough, lightweight and comfortable material that can be selected for personalization.
Daryl Harris, Senior Creative Designer said that "The inspiration behind the exposed structure on the interior was drawn from high-end mountain bike frames. "We applied lightweight construction materials, such as carbon fiber and aluminum, to the instrument panel, console and seats for increased structural rigidity while reducing mass." The interior of this cool automotive has a retractable portable navigation unit with a seven-inch diagonal screen and Wi-Fi internet. It also includes other advanced features such as a port for portable device assistant synchronization and a hard drive for digital music. The Toyota A-Bat is the next evolution of compact truck.
Labels: Concept Cars, Cool Cars, Toyota
Sunday, September 13, 2009
It's a BMW in every sense, especially its 4.8-second 0-to-60 miles per hour acceleration, yet it gets 62.6 miles a gallon.
BMW is starting to show off the Vision concept with a plug-in hybrid with electric motors and three-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. The midengine sports car concept, to be shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show, is part BMW's latest attempt to show just how environmentally sensitive it can be.
"Through this unique balance of driving pleasure and fuel efficiency, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car clearly demonstrates the potential of BMW ActiveHybrid technology, which makes its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and BMW ActiveHybrid 7 production models," BMW says.
In a 220-volt outlet, the Vision takes less than three hours to recharge, BMW says.
Labels: BMW, Concept Cars, Plug-In Hybrids
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Opel Flextreme Concept was introduced at the International Motor Show (IAA) in
Opel Flextreme Concept has a dynamic and innovative exterior and interior design. Flextreme has a large transparent roof and two tailgate doors that open from the side and swing upwards it also has narrow boomerang shaped lights and sloping swage line in the side graphics. The front part is decorated with front grill and rims which are covered by lightweight transparent trim made from polycarbonate to improve aerodynamics and enhancing visual aesthetics. This concept car has a unique and practical door which they call the FlexDoors, the front door open in the conventional manner and the rear door are rear hinged.
Flextreme Concept has a futuristic interior design with honeycomb structures. The honeycomb structure is a functional, geometric structure located in the instrument panel’s lower portion, above the center tunnel where the lithium-ion batteries are located, cabin floor and cargo floor. This cool automotive has a large panoramic display located directly under the windshield and on the center console. The display are configurable with a touch screen operation to show a complete view of the car surrounding and easy access to various menu such as air conditioning, communication device, infotainment feature and navigation functions.
Labels: Concept Cars, Cool Cars, Opel
Friday, July 17, 2009
Lumeneo Smera was introduced at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. With 144 volt lithium ion battery Lumeneo Smera can go from 0-60mph in eight seconds. The lithium ion battery is supplying the power to the dual rear wheel motors. This concept car is able to transport two passenger up to 93 miles and with 80 mph of top speed. In 2009 Lumeneo plan to produce 250 units of this cool car. The price range is starting at 24,500 euros ($33,000 US).
General Specifications :
First Introduced at : 2008
Country of origin :
Dimensions :
Length / width / height : 2380 / 800 / 1450 mm
Doors / Seats : 2 / 1+1
Wheelbase : 1700 mm
Track : 655 mm
Steering diameter : 7 m
Maximum tilting angle : 25 °
Weight (with batteries) : 350kg / 770 lbs
Pneumatic dimensions : 145/70 R14
Engine :
Boot volume : 70 / 150 liters
Motorization Technology : Brushless electric motors with permanent magnets
Max Power : 30 / 40 kW / Hp
Max Torque on wheels : 1 000 Nm
Max Voltage : 144 V
Technology : Lithium
Capacity : 10 kWh
Speed :
Performances Max speed : 130 kph / 80 mph
0-100 kph / 0 – 60 mph : 8.0 s
Labels: Concept Cars, Cool Cars, Lumeneo Smera
There will be a revised version of the 3.0 liter V6 and the top model R under the hood. It will be powered by a 500BHP 5.0 liter supercharged V8 engine. The Hybrid version of this car is also in the work. All engines are mated to Jaguar's latest six-speed box, all with complete steering wheel-mounted paddles. The 2010 Jaguar XJ will also have a new damping system similar to Audi's Magnetic ride.
Labels: Concept, Concept Cars, exotic cars, Jaguar, Super Cars, Top 10 List 2009-2010
There will be a revised version of the 3.0 liter V6 and the top model R under the hood. It will be powered by a 500BHP 5.0 liter supercharged V8 engine. The Hybrid version of this car is also in the work. All engines are mated to Jaguar's latest six-speed box, all with complete steering wheel-mounted paddles. The 2010 Jaguar XJ will also have a new damping system similar to Audi's Magnetic ride.
Labels: Concept, Concept Cars, exotic cars, Jaguar, Super Cars, Top 10 List 2009-2010
Monday, July 13, 2009
Labels: Concept Cars, Elegant Cars, exotic cars, luxury cars, porsche, Super Cars
Labels: Concept Cars, Elegant Cars, exotic cars, luxury cars, porsche, Super Cars
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Labels: Concept Cars, Elegant Cars, exotic cars, Ferrari, luxury cars, Sport Cars
Labels: Concept Cars, Elegant Cars, exotic cars, Ferrari, luxury cars, Sport Cars
Friday, July 3, 2009
Labels: Car Exhibition, Concept Cars, Motor Show
Labels: Car Exhibition, Concept Cars, Motor Show
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Labels: Car Exhibition, Concept Cars, Motor Show
Labels: Car Exhibition, Concept Cars, Motor Show




















