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Peugeot HR1 Concept spied
September 6th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Last Friday we reported that Peugeot will bring the EX1 concept car to the Paris Auto Show. It seems that next to it, the French company will also bring the HR1 concept – a preview version of a future compact crossover based on the 208. With this new model, Peugeot will enter the B-segment market and will compete with models like Nissan Juke.
The concept’s exterior design will be inspired by the SR1 concept unveiled this year at the Geneva Motor Show, and will be defined by flowing lines. Under the hood we expect to see the same hybrid powertrain as used in the 3008 HYbrid4: a 2.0 liter 163 bhp HDi diesel engine combined with a 37 bhp electric motor and an electronically-controlled manual six-speed sequential gearbox.
While this spy images only reveal the wheels and a little bit of the car’s rear, the Paris Show is just around the corner, so stay tuned!
Peugeot HR1 Concept spied originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 18:00 EST.
Peugeot will unveil EX1 Concept in Paris
September 3rd, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Peugeot seems to be pretty excited to reveal their new concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show at the end of this month. They claim that their “car of the future will combine 200 years of history with 200 years of demands and emotions.” That’s a slightly big statement to make. We hope they have the vehicle that will substantiate that claim, but they are not starting off too well considering this vehicle is only a design study with no plans for a production version. Typical, we supposedly finally get the car we’ve been waiting 200 years for and we won’t even be able to drive it…ever.
The Peugeot EX1 design study will combine design elements found in the BB1 unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009 and the SR1 unveiled earlier this year at the Geneva Show. We don’t know for sure if the concept will be a hybrid or an electric vehicle, but we do know it will be a sports car featuring a futuristic interior. With such a bold claim, the EX1 better be worthy of the company’s 200 years of experience or Peugeot will look pretty silly.
The first official details will be revealed on September 6, followed by a reveal on September 21, so stay tuned!
Peugeot will unveil EX1 Concept in Paris originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 3 September 2010 14:00 EST.
Saab Boreas Sports Coupe Concept
September 2nd, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Things sure have a way of coming full circle, don’t they?
It wasn’t that long ago when Saab was teetering perilously close to getting sent to the chopping block until a last minute intervention by Spyker not only gave Saab a new lease on life, but an opportunity to make things right again.
Now that Saab is finally on the right track, it doesn’t surprise us that design proposals bearing the Saab badge have been coming out left and right, with the latest one done by Spanish designer, Jorge Martí Vidal.
Vidal’s work is all kinds of sexy, if we do say so ourselves. Calling it ‘Boreas’ as a reference to the Greek God of the North Wind – yeah, we’re nerds too – the design features some pretty awesome curves coupled with a shiny pearl exterior paint that ironically accentuates the overall simplistic look of the concept.
Truth be told, Vidal’s work merits a pair of thumbs up and, if Saab does want to get back in the good graces of their customers, then they can’t do any better than having this car see the production line. Sure, that’s still unlikely to happen, but we’re just saying Vidal’s design is a sure winner.
Saab Boreas Sports Coupe Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 2 September 2010 19:00 EST.
Jaguar to unveil secret new sports car concept in Paris
September 1st, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
We already know that Jaguar has plans to unveil a new sports car, but before we can feast our eyes on the final product, we will have to settle for the concept version coming to us in September at the Paris Motor Show. The concept will not only be previewing the company’s future design language, but they will also be celebrating the brand’s 75th anniversary….again.
For this particular concept, Jaguar took its inspiration from the success that the Porsche 918 Spyder had at the Geneva Motor Show.
The concept will bring a big change for Jaguar’s previous design language of the oval, E-type-inspired grille that has identified Jaguar’s sports cars. Instead, Jaguar will be offering a single grille design for both sedan and sports cars. This will be the design language that will be used in the next XK.
And, as the trends rear their environmental heads, the Jaguar sports car concept will feature a hybrid drive-train consisting of a V6 petrol combined with an electric engine and the ZF’s new eight-speed auto transmission.
Jaguar to unveil secret new sports car concept in Paris originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 17:00 EST.
Nissan announced Ellure concept for LA debut
September 1st, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
The time is ticking by and, sooner rather than later, we should have a good list compiled as to who will be showcasing what at the Paris Auto Show. And while we finish up that list, we have already begun compiling the Los Angeles Auto Show as well. Nissan has announced their lineup for the Los Angeles Auto Show plenty of time before the November show. Under the new logo “Innovation for all,” Nissan will be unveiling three new models: the Nissan Ellure concept, which adds a new dimension to traditional sedan design, the Murano CrossCabriolet, and the new Quest. The new Quest and Murano CrossCabriolet are set to go on sale in early 2011.
The Nissan Ellure is a four-door sedan, which according to Nissan, was “designed to bring a higher level of progressive and distinctive expression to the segment.”
The Murano CrossCabriolet is aimed at people who want to feel the wind in their hair and still drive an SUV. It will be the first all-wheel drive crossover convertible and will feature a soft top and two doors. Nissan states that the topless Murano will have room for four adults while still providing appropriate storage space for your luggage, shopping bags, or golf clubs.
Press release after the jump.
Nissan announced Ellure concept for LA debut originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 10:30 EST.
Bentley R-Type Concept
August 31st, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Bentley is all about elegance and luxury, and those that know the name well understand that the brand takes good care of its reputation as one of the auto industry’s most esteemed car brands.
If you’re a young designer looking to make a name for yourself, creating renderings should serve as a good way to not only hone your skills, but also – if they’re good enough – to get some attention for your work.
Alexander Kotlyarevsky’s rendering of this Bentley R-Type certainly fits that bill. Keeping true to the British marquee’s reputation as a luxury automaker, Kotlyarevsky’s rendering comes with an elegant styling that’s also infused with some aggressive, modern touches that highlight the concept’s classic yet modern look.
More than the aesthetics, the young designer also gave this concept quite a powertrain featuring an 8.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that produces a mind-boggling 800 horsepower and 1600 Nm of torque with a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 240 mph.
Judging the book by its cover, we give a lot of credit to Kotlyarevsky for the cutting-edge look of the R-Type concept. It’s certainly something we’d endorse to the folks over at Bentley.
Bentley R-Type Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 18:00 EST.
De Tomaso Ghepardo Concept
August 30th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Back in 2008, De Tomaso announced the revival of the Panthera sports car. Now, we may still be waiting for that comeback, but a design exercise by Frederick Tjell may make the wait for the Italian supercar a little more tolerable.
The Ghepardo concept was inspired by the Panthera and was designed to be a modern interpretation of a tailor-made Italian suit. It was made to compete against the growing number of four door super coupes that are hitting the market, such as the Aston Martin Rapide, the Fisker Karma, and the Porsche Panamera.
This elaborate supercar can be powered by either a Ford twin-turbo ecoboost 3.5 V6 engine producing 465 bhp or by four electric in-hub fuel cells each producing 85 Kw (combined an equivalent of 440 bhp). Electricity is produced by a methanol fuel cell stack located beneath the 500 liter boot.
“De Tomaso Ghepardo meets the need for saving natural resources. A sports car with the dynamic performance of a full-blooded Italian sports car and the fuel economy of a modern small car opens up exceedingly attractive perspectives for individual mobility in the future”, says Frederik Tjellesen.
Press release after the jump.
De Tomaso Ghepardo Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 30 August 2010 09:00 EST.
Jaguar XJ75 Platinum concept car clock by Bremont
August 26th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
At Pebble Beach, Jaguar unveiled the XJ75 Platinum, a concept that is said to preview the R version of the XJ luxury sedan. That you knew already, but today we are going to talk about an important feature offered with the concept: a bespoke mechanical clock created by British watch brand Bremont. Coincidentally, this is the first time the company creates a clock for a car, but when Jaguar asks, people tend to do what they want.
Bremont’s co-founder Giles English said: “Jaguar is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of luxury cars and a great British brand. We are very proud to have been asked to make this clock for their XJ75 car and were keen to make something different for Jaguar. As such rather than a quartz clock we have created a beautiful mechanical clock that also has a chronograph function.”
The clock is distinguished by a black and white color theme that flows well with the
Satin Matte Pearlescent White exterior color and dark chrome or gloss black exterior chrome elements.
Giles Taylor, Jaguar chief designer for the car said:”“Our design teams talk a similar language when it comes to clean cut form with a sharp, sporting edge. The XJ75 Bremont clock design has superb functional clarity in its detailing and this is combined with a beautifully crafted outer metal bezel that suggests strength and longevity.”
Jaguar XJ75 Platinum concept car clock by Bremont originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 26 August 2010 11:00 EST.
Porsche 918 Spyder reports a Nurburgring time of 7:20
August 12th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
When Porsche unveiled the 918 Spyder Concept, they announced it would have a better Nurburgring time compared to the Carrera GT supercar. Of course, at that time, no one expected that the time would catapult to being a full eight seconds faster.
Originally, Porsche claimed that the Carrera GT would have a ’ring time of 7:32. The Carrera GT surprised them with an actual time of 7:28. This time, Porsche estimated that the 918 Spyder would have a time of 7:30 and their vehicle surprised them yet again with a time of 7:20. Porsche may not have a good reputation for calculating potential ’ring times, but their cars sure have a good reputation for clobbering them.
The 918 Spyder is powered by a V8 engine delivering more than 500 hp and three electric motors with overall output of 218hp. The engine emits just 70 grams CO2 per kilometer and has a fuel consumption of just 3.0 liters/100 kilometers (94 mpg imp). Despite this, the car’s performances are impressive: the sprint from 0 to 60 mph is done in just under 3.2 seconds, while top speed goes to 198 mph.
All we can say about this is that we are happy that Porsche has decided to take the Porsche 918 Spyder to production as a limited edition supercar. It should be beautiful and powerful, and Porsche has made sure the price tag will match it. It is estimated that the Porsche 918 Spyder will cost about $650,000. Someone really rich is going to enjoy this car.
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width="180"Porsche 918 Spyder reports a Nurburgring time of 7:20 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 12 August 2010 13:00 EST.
Opel Set To Unveil GTC Paris In Paris
August 4th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Opel will take the covers off of the Astra GTC later this year at the Paris Motor Show. We don’t have many details at this point, but the GTC Paris will be a concept car, which will preview a production model that we will see in Geneva in 2011.
Opel says that “And the speed was pure beauty,” a line from the novel Jonathan Livingston Seagull inspired the Astra GTC Paris.
So far, Opel has only released one photo of the car, which shows the outlandish design and the GTC Paris’ logo.
Opel insiders are saying that this new model will be shapelier than anything else in the range. This means that it could rival the Volkswagen Scirocco, rather than the Golf. By looking at the photos, it appears that the GTC will be in the middle of those two, using Scirocco looks with a GTI sporty roofline.
There will likely be a 230-250 horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged General Motors four-cylinder under the hood. We also expect a three-door and a five-door to be available.
We are hoping that the GTC will come to the United States as a Buick, but that is more a wild and crazy idea than anything else.
The Astra Sports Tourer will also be shown at the auto show, along with the new Meriva.
Opel Set To Unveil GTC Paris In Paris originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 4 August 2010 15:00 EST.
Two thumbs down for the Wally Supercar Concept by Matthew Hockham
July 30th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
We know that the name Wally whispered in the ears of yacht enthusiasts everywhere will send goosebumps up and down their arms in response to the sheer pleasure that name conjures up. And as we can respect the Wally name in terms of yachts, we have to wrinkle up our nose in distaste for the supercar modeled after the specific yacht design.
Apparently, Mr. Matthew Hockham, a UK industrial designer, decided that transferring the Wally design concept over to a supercar would be a good idea. He was horribly, horribly wrong. Although on paper, the sharp edges, black glass surfaces, and hi-tech gray tones sound absolutely marvelous; on the supercar, they simply fall flat. Designed to include the concept of a shooting brake model and sidelines inspired from the 118 WallyPower yacht, the look was supposed to say futuristic and classy. Ummm, how about weird and unpractical? The only redeeming factor this supercar may have is that the interior is made of carbon fiber and teak, again following along the lines of the Wally brand. The only problem with that is the supercar sounded good on paper too, so we can’t be too confident that the interior won’t leave us disappointed as well.
Look, we know that some people are going to go nuts over this concept, exclaiming how cool it is. More power to them. If you like it then by all means, please enjoy. All we have to say is that we are glad this will probably not see production ever. We’d be much happier with the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport or the coming Porsche 918 Spyder; just to name a couple of the supercars we’d rather have.
Two thumbs down for the Wally Supercar Concept by Matthew Hockham originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 30 July 2010 11:00 EST.
Video: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept makes appearance at the Transformers 3 set in Chicago
July 28th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Now that Megan Fox is officially out of Transformers 3, she leaves behind a trail of devastated weeping males that are all trying to figure out how a two-and-half hour robot movie is going to feel like without their favorite piece of eye candy.
Well, if you’re paying close attention to the movie’s production, Fox’s absence shouldn’t be felt too bad by auto enthusiasts considering that Michael Bay finally decided to upgrade his new robots by bringing in a slew of supercars to play the roles of the peace-loving Autobots and the destruction-seeking Decepticons.
One car that’s scheduled to be in the movie and has gotten the public’s attention is the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept, a car that – in case you missed its designation – is not, nor will it ever be, production-ready because, well, it’s a “concept”.
But even if the car will only be subject to our imaginations, this video of it making an appearance at the Transformers set in downtown Chicago certainly got the gathered crowd oohing and aahing at the concept. One man – we’re guessing he’s the one with the video recorder – even had a nice line for the boys of Chevrolet who decided against putting the Stingray Corvette concept in production.
Listen up, Chevy. This dude knows what he’s talking about.
Video: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Concept makes appearance at the Transformers 3 set in Chicago originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 28 July 2010 17:00 EST.
AMV-R Supercar Concept
July 20th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
The AMV-R Supercar is a concept car design created by Alexei Mikhailov. Its name is an acronym for auto.motive.visual.racing and, lets face it, the concept kind of looks familiar, doesn’t it? Maybe a little reminiscent of a Pagani Zonda? The supercar is the result of three years of work and, besides the resemblance to the Zonda, is a pretty creative feat for a 26-year-old student.
The AMV-R was designed to be powered by a V10 engine that could deliver a total of 850 HP. Unfortunately, this is just a concept car that has no chance of being put into production.
While talking about his work, Alexei said: “The design of the supercar, is an intermix of Italian and German styling, a balance of exotic and precise surface flow which composes the body shell. The theoretical power plant of the car would include a highly efficient twin turbo V 10 engine, generating 850hp. This concept supercar design is not a prototype, nor is it planned for production.”
AMV-R Supercar Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 20 July 2010 22:00 EST.
Alfa Romo Vittorio Jano Concept
July 18th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Alfa Romeo has already announced plans to unveil a replacement for the 159 sedan, but it will take a few more years until we see the final product. Until then, the Italian studio MPcardesign has unveiled a new concept study that is believed to be a preview version for the future model.
The concept is called Alfa Romeo Vittorio Jano and was named after the famous racing car designer Vittorio Jano (1891-1965). Its design takes a different direction than the latest Alfa Romeo models which tend to take their cues from the 8C Competizione. Instead, this design is modeled more after the Alfa Romeo 156 and 159 sedans. This is evident in the front-end modeled around the V-shaped badge and the convex surfaces.
The Vittorio Jano was created taking into consideration the actual feasibility, and was designed for a large series production. It will be followed by other virtual models from the same designer which will range from a compact sporty coupe to a sport wagon and a supercar concept.
Alfa Romo Vittorio Jano Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 18 July 2010 06:00 EST.
Ford Mustang GT-R Concept for auction
July 17th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house, kick starts its annual Sports & Classics of Monterey sale on August 12th with a special evening auction devoted exclusively to “the company that put the world on wheels”: the Ford Motor Company. The cars listed for auction start with a 1903 Ford Model A Rear-Entry Tonneau and go up to a 2004 Ford Mustang GT-R Concept.
The GT-R Concept was unveiled at the April 2004 New York International Auto Show, this example was built as a tribute to 40 years of Mustang performance. RM Auction announced an estimated selling price between $250,000 – $350,000.
The concept is powered by Ford’s OHC modular V8 engine that develops a total of 440 HP and is mated to a TTC T-56 six-speed transmission. It comes painted in a bright Valencia Orange paint inspired by the Grabber Orange hue of the 1970 Boss 302 Trans Am cars.
Ford Mustang GT-R Concept for auction originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 17 July 2010 12:25 EST.
Video: Citroen’s Survolt concept to make debut at the Le Mans Classic
July 7th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Admittedly, we were floored when Citroen revealed their all-electric sports car concept, the Survolt, at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. Turns out, this little piece of electric wonder is more than just a concept car.
Citroen has announced that the Survolt will indeed make an appearance that’s not in an auto expo showroom, but rather at the Le Mans Classic on July 10. You read that right; the Survolt is getting prepped for its racing debut. Vanina Ickx, daughter of former racing ace Jacky Ickx, will drive the electric vehicle.
Citroen has also finally given us the inner workings of the Survolt, including the concept’s technical specs. The car measures at 3.85m long, 1.87.m wide, and 1.2m high and weighs in at just 1,150 kg. It comes with a tubular chassis, a flat underside with an extractor, and full carbon bodywork.
As for capabilities, the Survolt can produce a 0-60 mph time of just a shade under five seconds with a top speed of 162 mph.
Video: Citroen’s Survolt concept to make debut at the Le Mans Classic originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 7 July 2010 10:00 EST.
Video: Citroen’s Survolt concept to make debut at the Le Mans Classic
July 7th, 2010 | Author: topspeed.com
Admittedly, we were floored when Citroen revealed their all-electric sports car concept, the Survolt, at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. Turns out, this little piece of electric wonder is more than just a concept car.
Citroen has announced that the Survolt will indeed make an appearance that’s not in an auto expo showroom, but rather at the Le Mans Classic on July 10. You read that right; the Survolt is getting prepped for its racing debut. Vanina Ickx, daughter of former racing ace Jacky Ickx, will drive the electric vehicle.
Citroen has also finally given us the inner workings of the Survolt, including the concept’s technical specs. The car measures at 3.85m long, 1.87.m wide, and 1.2m high and weighs in at just 1,150 kg. It comes with a tubular chassis, a flat underside with an extractor, and full carbon bodywork.
As for capabilities, the Survolt can produce a 0-60 mph time of just a shade under five seconds with a top speed of 162 mph.
Video: Citroen’s Survolt concept to make debut at the Le Mans Classic originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 7 July 2010 10:00 EST.
