Road Strikers

The original Alfa Romeo Giulia was one of the prettiest European family cars from of the 1960s and 70s. The coupe version was particularly good looking, and especially the 1963-1966 Giulia Sprint GT. With Alfa Romeo's current styling language, and also their naming protocol, currently looking to their past models for inspiration, designer Dragos Prodan decided that it was about time the Giulia coupe was brought back to life. The Alfa Romeo Giulia Concept was designed to match up with the company's current lineup of models - while also providing a healthy dose of classic Italian style. The base for Prodan's Giulia coupe concept would be an all-new platform, and one which makes good use out of a variety of lightweight materials. The front and rear bumpers, as well as the roof, are made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer. While the doors, hood and other body panels are all formed from aluminium. Prodan even goes so far as to propose using polycarbonate windows for the conc...

The Alfa Romeo 12C GTS is a sports car concept which is design to capture the classic appearance of historic Alfas, and wrap it up in a modern package. Unlike his previous design the 12C GTS has no obvious model on which it is based. And as such there are no drivetrain details or engineering specifications of any kind. According to Ugur Sahin Design: "The main goal of this design is to reinterpret Alfa Romeo's historical lines, surfaces and styling cues with fresh perspective and state of mind in order to create an appealing design and combining the familiar design language of Alfa Romeo combined with sharper lines and surfaces without losing the organic attractiveness of the car. One of the main features of the design is the way its stance is shaped. As a whole it gives you the impression of "forward-movement" even while standing still. The iconic Alfa Romeo Grille hosts the center of the organic lines which flow towards the back and around the car with minimum di...

Acura unveiled the Advanced Sedan concept at the LA Auto Show in 2006. The concept was created by Acura's Los Angeles-based advanced design team to try and - as Dave Marek, chief designer, Honda R&D Americas, Inc. puts it; "capture the essence of an ultra luxurious sedan but give it a striking, mysterious presence to create a vehicle with a dual personality." The hood of the Acura Advanced Sedan Concept is accented with pronounced character lines that culminate in the aggressive five-sided grille, which contributes to the sedan's bold presence. The commanding grille is constructed of polished aluminum and features a cut crystal Acura emblem. The narrow headlights also double as air intakes and are positioned low on the bumper, further enhancing the sedan's already commanding width. Low to the ground, the Acura Advanced Sedan Concept rides on large 22 inch front and 23 inch rear tires which are mounted to custom billet-machined, polished aluminum wheels. Powe...

The Acura Stealth was designed by Alex Chou, a 2008 graduate of the transportation design course at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. The Stealth was designed to fit under the NSX in Acura's line up based on a shared platform with the Honda S2000. The front-mid engine layout of the Stealth is coupled to Acura's SuperHandling All-wheel Drive system that distributes the optimum amount of torque not only between the front and rear axles but also between the left and right rear wheels. The system's direct yaw control helps reduce understeer to enhance steering accuracy and add to total cornering power. The Acura Stealth was partially influenced by the spirit of the Gumball 3000 Rally. Therefore, the car is an accomplished sports car which also offers the comforts and luxuries premium car buyers have come to expect. The sleek styling of the Acura Stealth is designed to mimic some of the features of the F117 Nighthawk stealth jet. This is especially evid...

The Acura ZDX prototype which was revealed at the 2009 New York Motor Show is a preview of an entirely new model from Acura. The ZDX, like the BMW X6, is an SUV sized mild off-roader with a coupe-like profile. The exterior styling of the ZDX was designed by Michelle Christensen who wanted to create a vehicle "... that challenged conventional thinking of what a sports coupe should be." The styling of the Acura ZDX is characterized by clean minimalist lines which sharply define the various surfaces and panels of the vehicle. Up front is the now familiar shield-like Acura grille flanked by a pair of angular headlights. In order to retain and emphasize the flowing coupe derived profile the rear door handles of the Acura ZDX concept have been integrated into the window surround of the c-pillar. The all-glass tailgate opens wide to reveal a dedicated cargo space with integrated under-floor storage. The interior of the Acura ZDX is designed to be modern and luxurious, while focu...

The Acura GSX concept is the work of Jeremy Burgess, a graduate of the Art Center College of Design. The GSX concept was the project he was given during his internship at Acura under the leadership of Jon Ikeda, head of design for Acura. The Acura GSX (Green Sports Concept) was designed for the year 2025 for Richard Branson's new venture, Virgin Galactic. It was created as a proposal for a luxury shuttle bus to provide transport from Los Angeles airport to a future Virgin Galactic spaceport in the Mojave desert, near Honda's test track. The journey would give the future astronauts ample time to download and study all there is to know about the impending outer space experience. The interior of the Acura GSX features seating for three, with a single seat up front for the driver and two seats in the back for the passengers. This seating configuration offered Burgess the chance to play with the plan view of the vehicle as well as create a dramatic and sleek silhouette. Access to...

The Acura NSX concept, which was first unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, was introduced not just as a some sort of play thing created to while-away the hours in the Acura design studio. It was concieved from the very start with production in mind. The production version of the NSX concept hit the streets in 2015 and is powered by a hybrid drivetrain which utilizes a mid-mounted V6and a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unitwith a Bilateral Torque Adjustable Control System. The NSX will employ the company's latest SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) hybrid system. To boost both performance and fuel economy, the new Acura NSX concept makes use of lightweight materials. Takanobu Ito, president and CEO of Honda Motor Company, and also rather fittingly the man who led the development Acura's first NSX supercar, said of the NSX concept: "Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency. In this new era, even as we focus on the fun...