Concept Cars - Page 2
Rally Fighter Wins Local Motors Design Concept Competition
August 7th, 2008
Local Motors is an automaker that is based out of Massachusetts. They have selected Sangho Kim’s Rally Fighter is the winner of their Local Motors Design Concept competition that is geared at revolutionizing the industry.
The company was founded on the premise of ‘open development’ on a next-generation, limited-production car. Since Local Motors’ inception last year, car designers from all over the world have joined on the company’s website to chime in on the evolution of the most popular concept projects from sketch to producible auto.
Pagani Zonda F Prototype Spotted Testing In U.S.
August 7th, 2008
The 2010 Pagani Zonda F prototype was spotted testing in the U.S. In case some of you have not been able to keep up - the Zonda F was first known as the C12 - which debuted all the way back in 1999 during the Geneva Motor Show. Since that time it has been given many changes including different names.
Up front, this next-generation Zonda F will get an all-new front clip. In back, the rear quarter panels have been re-sculpted to allow for significantly increased airflow. The rear diffuser has also been redesigned and there is a totally new air scoop that sticks up from the middle of the engine cover.
Rendering Of A Restyled Citroen C2V
August 7th, 2008
David Portela has created a rendering of what the Citroen C2V would look like if it was restyled a bit. Portela described his work of art as being “inspired by the original car, but also by the aeronautical world. They are a blend of the 1940-1950 style and futurism.”
Amazingly, Citroën has never contacted Portela. We can’t imagine why. In any case, we’d love to see a 2CV revival to commemorate its 60th anniversary. If that does happen, hopefully the result won’t look anything like the concept you see here. It is just a bit too odd for our taste.
Inside Details On New Project Alligator Concept
August 7th, 2008
We have heard some unusual concept names - but we have to admit that this new one is very different - Project Alligator. This is the code name for the new supercar that is being worked on by both Mercedes and Aston Martin.
CAR’s September issue gets into all the details, which includes such things as the possible use of AMG’s 6.2-liter V8 in the next Vantage, porting over Mercedes’ future eight-speed auto ‘box into Astons, sharing platforms between both automaker’s high-end models (think SL and beyond), cooperating on the development of diesels and hybrids, and using Aston’s future products to keep Maybach alive and maybe even help the wayward ultra-luxury brand thrive with up to five new models. But it gets even bigger.
Rendering Of Unusual M1 Homage/Dodge Challenger Concept
August 2nd, 2008
None of us would consider combining the looks and features from BMW and Dodge. It seems odd to us. At least until we saw this rendering by a Russian illustrator named Remio.
This illustrator is very skilled and has managed to combine the BMW m1 Homage and the Dodge Challenger. While some rendered speculation can prove to be quite close to the mark when the subject goes into production, we’ll have to file this one squarely in the “never gonna happen” folder. It’s a pity too because it is a well designed car.