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The Lamborghini Estoque (Spanish pronunciation: [esˈtoke]) is a concept car built by Lamborghini. Unlike current production Lamborghini cars, which are mid-engine two-seat sports cars, the Estoque is a four-door sedan. The Estoque was introduced at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The Estoque is the first front-engine vehicle by Lamborghini since the LM002 utility vehicle. It is described as a "concept for a $230,000 four-door sedan". It currently houses a 5.2 litre V10 engine, although there has been speculation that this could be replaced by a V12, V8, or possibly even a hybrid or turbo-diesel engine, as suggested by Lamborghini's Brand Director, Manfred Fitzgerald. As with other Lamborghinis, the Estoque derives its name from the sport and tradition of bullfighting: An estoque is a type of sword traditionally used by matadors. Speculation regarding production It was reported on 22 March 2009 that production plans for the Lamborghini Estoque were cancelled. Lamborghini ex

The McLaren P2 is a concept created by Rakesh Bag , a Student of The Aditya Birla Public School , Veraval , Gujarat from INDIA The styling of the McLaren P2 is more attractive and less clinical than the McLaren P1 , but you can bet your entire worldly possessions on the fact every last millimetre of the bodywork has been extensivley analysed in the windtunnel. The front is unique and original, the way lower part of the bumper flows back into the ‘C’ shaped headlights is inspired. And the P2’s rear end has got to be one of the best in the business. Stunning. “the McLaren P1 and P2 will be the result of 50 years of racing and road car heritage. Twenty years ago we raised the supercar performance bar with the McLaren F1 and our goal with the McLaren P1 and P2 is to redefine it once again.” “Our aim is not necessarily to be the fastest in absolute top speed but to be the quickest and most rewarding series production road car on a circuit,” adds McLaren Automotive Managing Director Anton

The McLaren F1 is a sports car designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive. Originally a concept conceived by Gordon Murray, he convinced Ron Dennis to back the project and engaged Peter Stevens to design the exterior and interior of the car. On 31 March 1998, it set the record for the world's fastest production car, reaching 231 mph (372 km/h) with the rev limiter enabled, and 243 mph (391 km/h) with the rev limiter removed. The car features numerous proprietary designs and technologies; it is lighter and has a more streamlined structure than many modern sports cars, despite having one seat more than most similar sports cars, with the driver's seat located in the centre (and slightly forward) of two passengers' seating positions, providing driver visibility superior to that of a conventional seating layout. It features a powerful engine and is somewhat track oriented, but not to the degree that it compromises everyday usability and comfort. It was conceived as an exer

The McLaren P1 is a limited production plug-in hybrid supercar by British automotive manufacturer McLaren Automotive. The concept car debuted at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Deliveries to retail customers began in the UK in October 2013. The entire P1 production of 375 units was sold out by November 2013. A track-only version of the P1, the McLaren P1 GTR, was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Production of the GTR will be limited to 35 units and only the 375 McLaren P1 owners will be invited to buy one. It is considered to be the long-awaited successor to the McLaren F1, utilizing hybrid power and Formula 1 technology. It does not have the same three seat layout as its predecessor. The design of the headlights is very similar to the shape of the McLaren logo. Just like the McLaren F1 road car of 1992, the McLaren P1 is a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive design that uses a carbon fibre monocoque and roof structure safety cage concept called MonoCage, which is a development of the Mono

McLaren makes sports cars. Right? Well, not quite: it has until now made supercars like the 650S, and what you might call hypercars like the P1. But Woking has long been previewing its upcoming assault on the sports car market with the introduction of its new, (relatively) more accessible Sports Series. And at long last, here it is. It's called the 570S, and it represents McLaren's first foray into the upper end of the sports car market populated by models like the Porsche 911 Turbo, Audi R8 and Mercedes-AMG GT. It's based, of course, around the same basic parameters as its higher-end stablemates, and that means a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, mounted smack in the middle of a carbon monocoque chassis. 30 percent of the engine components have been redesigned, and instead of kicking out 641 horsepower like the 650S or 903 hp like the hybrid P1, the 570S (as its name suggests) offers 570 metric horsepower. That's 562 hp by our co

The Citroen GT, or GTbyCITRO薔 to give the car its official title, is a supercar concept developed through a partnership between Citroën and Polyphony, designers of the driving simulation game Gran Turismo 5 on Playstation 3. In the game, the GTbyCITRO薔 concept features an electric drive train powered by a fuel cell with no pollutant emissions. Entry to the car is via gull-wing opening doors which create the largest possible aperture. The interior of the GTbyCITRO薔 concept is designed to accommodate two persons, underlining the grand touring vision behind the car. The interior is upholstered in black leather with subtle touches of rare materials such as copper and steel, the cabin of Citroen GT concept is distinctly sporty. The two padded racing seats are upholstered in dark leather, and each is fitted with a four-point harness. The driver is assisted by a heads-up display which provides necessary data in an easy to read format. The large size of the Citroen GT (length: 4.960m, width

The Cadillac Cien (Spanish for 100) was built to celebrate Cadillac's 100th birthday. The Cien uses the crisp angular styling associated with modern Cadillac's, and its low slung razor sharp design was influenced by stealth aircraft. The body and chassis are made of lightweight carbon fiber composite. The Cadillac Cien is equipped with scissor style doors that pivot at the base of the A-pillars upon opening. Interior toys, a Cadillac specialty, include Night Vision, OnStar navigation, StabiliTrak, and Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, features all controlled by voice activation through cadillac's futuristic sounding Communiport system.

The last concept car to be overseen by GM Design Chief Wayne Cherry, the Cadillac Sixteen is colossal in size, weight, and presence. Powering the concept is a huge 13.6 litre V12 engine which produces a phenomenal 1,000 horsepower and 1,000 lb/ft of torque. Using clever electrical systems, the engine of the Cadillac Sixteen can run on as little as 4 of its 16 cylinders to conserve fuel. The Cadillac Sixteen rides on 24-inch wheels and features 4-wheel steering in order to help maneuver the car. On the inside, the Cadillac Sixteen has room for four passengers. Highlights include hand woven silk carpets, tuscany leather seats and a Bvulgari clock mounted in the center of the dashboard. An all glass roof and invisible B-pillars help increase the already enormous feeling of space inside.

The CTS Coupe's styling is based on the sedan model At first the Cadillac Converj concept which was revealed at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show appears to be an even more stylish version of the Cadillac CTS Coupe concept. However it's much more than that. Under the striking, angular bodywork is the a hybrid drivetrain developed from the Chevrolet Volt concept. This hybrid technology which GM calls "Voltec" offers up to 40 miles of emission-free electric driving with extended-range capability of hundreds of miles thanks to a small displacement internal combustion engine which can top up the batteries. Bob Lutz, GM's vice chairman of Global Product Development, said the Converj concept has production substance. "It's a logical extension of our plan to reinvent the automobile," he said. "It clearly shows what a Cadillac electric vehicle could look like, and clearly indicates that global luxury customers can have a car that has both strong design and

The Cadillac Ciel concept was one of the more important vehicles to be displayed at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The extravagant concept was an uber-luxurious four-seat convertible which the company used to usher in a new era of Cadillac design. There’s no doubting the Ciel was an impressive machine, one which looks more than capable of fending off its German rivals in terms of style and grace. The Ciel looks like it could even do battle, in terms of style, with the likes of Rolls Royce and Bentley when it comes to ferrying the well-heeled to-and-from their operas, garden parties and other dreary social events. There was a time when the Cadillac Ciel would have been fitted with a massive engine, like a V16 – just think back to the Cadillac Sixteen concept from 2003. But these days even Cadillac have to face up to the fact the world is changing. So instead of an engine fit for a tank, the Ciel is equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.6 litre direct injection V6 and an elec

The Cadillac Elmiraj is Cadillac’s take on the luxury two-door grand coupe. At 205 inches (5.2 metres) the Cadillac Elmiraj is an imposing vehicle with plenty of presence, and it wears Cadillac’s Art & Science design style very well. Looking both futuristic and classical at the same time. Yet despite its size, Cadillac have engineered the car to be as light as possible using their new RWD vehicle architecture. Speaking about the Elmiraj, Clay Dean, Cadillac’s executive director of advanced design said, “This concept is the second chapter, following the Ciel Concept, of our exploration of the personas of true luxury. This project originated around the simple persona of “the drive,” or the visceral experience of driving a great luxury coupe. It’s an expression of the confidence and poise you feel driving a high-performance car, which we feel is an essential element of top-level luxury.” The front of the car is unmisakable as belonging to anything other than a Cadillac. The long ho

The Buick Avant, or Small Premium Buick concept which was developed by GM's designers at GM LAB (a kind of open source design experiment) is an undefined concept vehicle which is aimed at luxury car buyers who want something a little smaller. I say the Avant is undefined because instead of their being a final, finished concept there are a series of ideas and designs, any one of which could make up part of the final product. In total Buick came up with six exterior designs and four interior layouts to gather as much feedback as possible. At the start of the Small Premium Buick project the designers looked at rapidly growing markets around the globe, places like China - where Buick already has a strong presence, and tried to develop a car which would suit potential buyers in these countries, and also city dwellers around the world. The idea was to produce a vehicle which would offer premium level features and creature comforts, while also adhering to small overall dimensions. The d

Buick just can’t seem to let go of the Riviera nameplate. Since its arrival in 1963, up until its demise in 1999, well over a million Rivieras were produced. Then in 2007 it popped up again on a sporty looking coupe concept introduced at that year’s Shanghai Motor Show. Then in 2013 it came back, finding itself attached to a concept car which was unveiled in Shanghai. Yet despite sharing the same name as the 2007 concept, and the same 2-door coupe layout, the 2013 Buick Riviera concept was an all-new car.  “Riviera is a design study of the future expression of Buick design with its elegant athletic shape, sculptural beauty, and precision execution,” said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design.  “It is a great opportunity to share Buick’s future design language and technology strategy.” The interior of the 2013 Buick Riviera concept features Buick’s signature 360-degree integrated design theme. The luxuriously trimmed interior features materials such as sand-blasted aluminum a

To put it mildly, Buick isn’t the most exciting brand at the moment. Its lineup consists of several very dull and uninspiring sedans and SUVs aimed primarily at retirees who need something to ferry them between the golf club and the grocery store. But it wasn’t always like that, and one independent designer, Marc Senger, thinks it’s time for a re-think. The Buick Wildcat concept is a rather adventurous design which takes its influence from the 1954 Buick Wildcat II concept – produced back when GM’s designers worked for their money. The role of the Wildcat would be to act as a halo car and entice younger buyers to the brand. Senger has pitched his car to compete against the likes of the BMW z4 and Audi TT. However whereas these cars rely on 4, 5 and 6 cylinder configurations – in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms – the Buick Wildcat concept would be fitted with a 5.5 litre inline 8 complete with a supercharger, a turbocharger and an electra charger. Senger predicts this

GM is still trying to figure out exactly what Buick is nowadays, and what they should be building. They want to take them back upmarket, but then again they can't really tread on Cadillac's toes. But on the other hand they've got a lucrative niche selling rebranded Opel models in China under the Buick name. They're even bringing the Opels to North America. But clearly GM have got bigger and better things planned for Buick, at least for now. The Buick Avenir concept is a flagship sedan model designed to reinvigorate the brand, as well as explore the future design direction of the company. The Avenir is the creation of a global team of Buick designers and sculptors who were inspired by historic Buick vehicles. Its name means "Future" in French. "Avenir embodies Buick design, which centers on effortless beauty and presence without pretense,"said Ed Welburn, vice president of General Motors Global Design. "It demonstrates the growing international

The Jason Castriota designed Bertone Mantide was one of the vehicles displayed at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show. Before its unveiling the Mantide concept had been teased for several weeks under the codename "Project M" and a series of images, videos and vague press releases had been circulated by Stile Bertone in order to whip up interest in the concept. The Bertone Mantide is based on the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - an outstanding car to begin with, and features the same 638 horsepower, supercharged, 6.2 litre V8 driving the rear wheels. However thanks to the the lightweight carbon fibre body panels and wheels which help shave 100 kgs (220 lbs) off the weight and a more aerodynamic profile the Mantide can sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 3.2 seconds and carry on to a top speed of 217 mph (351 km/h). The futuristic and angular styling of the Stile Bertone Mantide was inspired by modern aerospace technology and the world of Formula One racing. These influences are apparent in

The Audi Quattro Spyder concept was presented at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1991. The Quattro Spyder was an aluminium bodied mid-engine sports car. It would not be until 2008 that Audi would produce a similar car in production form - this being the superb Audi R8. Powering the Audi Quattro Spyder was a 2.8 litre V6 developing 174 horsepower and 181 ft/lbs of torque. The 5-speed manual gearbox sent the power to all four wheels - obvious considering the 'Quattro' name. The aluminium body of the Audi Quattro Spyder concept is roughly 30% lighter than a comparable steel structure, resulting in an overall weight of 1100 kgs (2425 lbs). This prominent use of aluminium now features on many of the models Audi produce today. When the Audi Quattro Spyder was initially introduced it drew plenty of attention. However despite the positive reaction it was to remain a concept, and only two prototypes were produced, one orange and one green.

The Audi R25 was Audi's entrant in the 2008 LA Auto Show Design Challenge. The R25 is designed for the 2025 Los Angeles round of the ALMS. The theoretical future racing series incorporates innovative features never previously seen in any form of motor sports, such as high-velocity banks and tunnels, which allow cars to race "inverted" and the opportunity to pass anywhere with aerodynamic racecars. All top sections of the tunnels and banks are also WiTricity wireless electrical charging zones, which encourage the drivers to utilize these free energy zones instead of fuel stops. The Audi R25 is designed to utilize and excel in this new racing environment, with features such as: - The new Dynamic Space Frame, allowing much greater degree of flexibility, integration of circuits and rigidity - Algae bio fuel for endurance and electric motor capability through Wireless power transfer technology - Audi Design: Staying true to the "Form is Function" philosophy, the

The Audi A9 concept is a stylish proposal for a luxury sports saloon which was developed by the talented Spanish designer Daniel Garcia. Garcia's previous work includes the Ducati 6098 R concept from 2009. The A9 concept would be positioned higher than Audi's current flagship model, the A8, and is aimed at other top-end luxury saloons like the Porsche Panamera, and if it ever went into production, the Lamborghini Estoque. The styling of the A9 concept was partially inspired by the stunning architectural style of Santiago Calatrava's buildings in "La Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias" (The City of Arts and Sciences) in Garcia's hometown of Valencia. This influence can be seen in the clean flowing lines of the vehicle and futuristic styling features. Calatrava's buildings look like they come from 100 years in the future, and so does this. The single-piece windscreen and roof is formed from an as-yet undiscovered nanotechnology material which features

The Aston Martin DB-ONE concept is the product of independent designer Ruben Vela, based in Spain. The DB-ONE exaggerates essential Aston Martin design elements The DB-ONE concept is a proposal for an extreme Aston Martin, with classical proportions combined with ultramodern surfaces resulting in a fresh vehicle which also represents the traditions associated with Aston Martin. In designing the Aston Martin DB-ONE Vela took the elements essential to Aston Martin, large front grille, long bonnet and side vents and created a car with an immense sense of movement, based around the idea of tension - beginning with the grille and moving back towards the rear of the car. The body surfaces of the DB-ONE highlight all the power emanating from the proposed 550 horsepower, 6.0 litre, V12 engine even when static. "Cars aren't static objects, so I belive it's important to show dynamism in the design. And this is much more important when you are designing a super-sports car,"

The Aston Martin Twenty Twenty concept from 2001 was designed by Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro of ItalDesign. The fully-functioning concept car was intended as a vision for a convertible Aston Martin sports car for the year 2020. Thankfully Aston Martin's current styling trend is headed in a completely different direction to the Twenty Twenty concept. The brushed aluminium highlighting lines which adorn the Aston Martin Twenty Twenty are an original design feature. However their overuse (especially around the front) gives the concept an unusual, almost comical appearance from some angles. The grille surround almost looks like lipstick. The rear of the Aston Martin Twenty Twenty (from the doors back) is more appealing with more conservative use of bare aluminium. Powering the car was a 6.0 litre V12 from the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. In the Twenty Twenty it was tuned to produce around 500 horsepower.

The Aston Martin Zagato DB AR1 of 2003 came about through a combination of efforts between Aston Martin and the coachbuilding company Zagato. The Aston Martin Zagato DB AR1 was, in the words of Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin "... a concept car that has been designed with the Californian weather in mind and is a Roadster in the proper tradition, with no hood and space for just two people." The first three show vehicles were sold by Aston Martin in a three week tour of the US. The Aston Martin DB American Roadster 1 (DB AR1) is derived from the Aston Martin DB7. The concept was based on the DB7 Vantage Volante (convertible) platform and featured a wide array of aesthetic changes. The Aston Martin Zagato DB AR1 had a larger front grille and more powerful wheel arches which gave the car a muscular, aggressive stance. Under the bonnet of the Aston Martin Zagato DB AR1 was a six-litre, 435 bhp, V12 engine. This unit featured minor modifications which improved both power an

The Aston Martin DBC concept is the work of Samir Sadikhov, an Azerbaijani designer who studied at the Istituto Europeo Di Design in Italy, has completed work experience at Lamborghini, and came second in the international Ferrari World Design Contest. So a guy well placed to have a go at reinventing an all-new halo car for Aston Martin. Especially now the One-77 is out of production. The Aston Martin DBC concept is a stunning machine whatever way you look at it. It’s lower, sleeker and more purposeful-looking than any production Aston Martin. It looks more suited to doing serious battle with the new McLaren P1, than slowly cruising up and down Monaco’s high street. Cleverly Sadikov has avoided making the DBC too much like current Aston Martins, while still taking care to make sure it looks like it belongs to the brand. Personally I’m particularly keen on the neat and unfussy rear of the car. The mid-engine layout of the DBC concept would be a first for Aston Martin, and while the c

Unveiled at the Nurburgring in the summer of 2013, the Aston Martin CC100 Speedster is a radical, Spartan roadster which is clearly designed to spend more time on the track than on public roads. As well as providing a glimpse of what future Astons might look like, the CC100 Speedster was also created as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebrations. Inspired by the classic DBR1, the CC100 Speedster does away with basic luxuries - like doors and windows - and leaves the occupants exposed to the elements. But that's fine, because that means the snarl of the 6.0 litre V12 engine shoehorned in up front should be easier to hear. Designed and built in less than six months, the CC100 Speedster was developed with the help of supplier Multimatic Inc, under the leadership of Special Projects and Motorsport Director David King. The concept's styling is the work of Design Director Marek Reichman, working alongside the Aston Martin's Chief Exterior Designer Miles Nurnberger

The Alfa Romeo Nuvola concept from The Nuvola was designed by the same man responsible for the Alfa GTV the 1996 Paris Motor Show was a front engined sports coupe with classic proportions and a longitudinally mounted 300 bhp V6. With a 6-speed manual gearbox the Nuvola was capable of reaching 174 mph. The 'Nuvola' name was a tribute to one of the greatest Italian Grand Prix drivers of all time, Tazio Nuvolari. The Alfa Romeo Nuvola concept was similar in size to the Alfa Romeo GTV. Both the GTV and Nuvola were designed by the same man, Walter de Silva, and both cars feature twin recessed headlights positioned either side of the small triangular Alfa grille. Inside the Nuvola concept the classical theme continued with the interior trimmed in bare metal and leather, a wood-rimmed steering wheel with polished spokes suits the design perfectly. Unfortunatley the flowing, rounded design of the Nuvola was never taken to production and the car remained a concept. On the upside ho

Unveiled on the Italdesign Giugiaro stand at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show as a concept car, the Alfa Romeo Brera stirred exciting international acclaim, whether from motoring journalists or the general public. The 2+2 Alfa Romeo Brera is generous in size: 1830mm wide, 4413mm long and 1372mm high, with a 2525mm wheelbase. However the deeply tapered front and rear styling makes it look like a much more compact car. The Brera was a concept car which made make it through to production. The first cars were produced in 2005.

To mark the year of Pininfarina's 80th anniversary, and also Alfa Romeo's centenary, the famous Italian styling house has developed a stunning sports car concept for the manufacturer. The unusually named 2uettottanta concept is based on the Alfa Romeo Spider platform and shares the same layout. Mounted up front is a longitudinally positioned 1750 cc (1.8 litre) four-cylinder turbocharged engine. This engine is designed to call on the heritage of the 1750 Veloce - one of many connections to past Alfa models. The 2uettottanta name itself is supposed to be a reflection of the popular Duetto. Alfa Romeo and Pininfarina have both in conjunction and separately been responsible for producing some of the best looking cars on the planet. So it's no surprise that when they work together on a birthday present for themselves they come up with something pretty special. There's not many cars which can match the visual appeal that the 2uettottanta is packing. The front end screams