Concept: BMW M8 Gran Coupe

With the rise in popularity of sleek, streamlined four-door coupes, BMW responds by revealing a concept to compete in the 4-door sports luxury segment.

Sporting the ‘Gran Coupe’ moniker, the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe debuted in Geneva Motor Show with a slight glimpse of what the future holds for BMW.

With a more aggressive design language, the silhouette that the M8 has revealed a lot of where the company wants to go: masculine, very upfront almost bull-like nose, and a sleeker backside. It pulls off a sexier look than the more contemporary rivals like the Audi 7-series, or the S-Class Coupe… But with more doors.

Don’t ask us how these segments work because we’re just as confused as you are. While these are concept cars, we hope that the car goes into production with the same dichromatic paintwork called ‘Salève Vert’. I think that means a shade of green.

What’s funny are the stock photos look to be a nighttime rendezvous on top of a frozen lake, so that means that the M8 concept is cooler than what you have? Or a nod to James Bond and Die Another Day?

What’s probably going to happen is it will definitely have a Gran-Turismo vibe so it’ll have an old-school automatic transmission rather than the jolting DSG dual-clutch, maybe XDrive, and cross fingers, working quad exhausts(!)

Here’s to hoping our prayers get answered. Are you listening, Bavaria?!

March 7, 2018 / Comments Off on Concept: BMW M8 Gran Coupe

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Rimac Concept Two Reveal

Another reveal in Geneva Motor Show is the updated iteration of Rimac’s ‘Tesla-Slayer’, called the Concept Two. Still powered by four electric motors per wheel, it will make 1,888 horsepower and 1,696 lb/ft of torque. It almost has a 1:1 ratio of torque to horsepower, which is a tall feat to achieve. Just ask the Koenigsegg team with their 1:one concept.

With a full-electric setup, the Concept Two can provide 404 miles of driving range, through their 120-kWh battery pack. This sports coupe can reach 0-60mph in 1.85 seconds. That’s right; less than 2(!) seconds. That’s absurd and very promising for what the future holds for automobiles!

The neat part is that there are multiple gearboxes controlling the four electric motors to keep all four wheels producing power at the helm. That’s next-level technology, for you. On top of that, it has an active rear wing, which is also the air brake.

This is a new car, with no parts shared from the Concept One and they’re out to be the best electric car company around.

The Rimac still looks dashing, both inside and out and has active aerodynamics to keep most of us planted. Rimac is slated to produce limited examples of the Concept Two, so if something caught your eye, better put your deposit down: it’s expected to cost over $1 million.

March 7, 2018 / Comments Off on Rimac Concept Two Reveal

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Jaguar Cancels C-X75 Supercar Project

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December 11, 2012 / Comments Off on Jaguar Cancels C-X75 Supercar Project

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UPDATE: The Latest Details on Rotary Supercars New Project

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The Eight Tailpipe, “Faster Than Anything On The Market” Bugatti 16C Galibier

Wolfgang Dürheimer, the CEO of both Bentley and Bugatti, will soon move to Audi, but before he goes, he’s finishing up a few big jobs, one of them being the development of the 16C Galibier.

The concept was first revealed back in 2009 and ever since, rumors and leaks have had everyone wondering if the four-seat fastback will ever come to be. Then in 2011, the greenlight was given and the Galibier was set for production this year, eventually moved to next year.

Initially, the model was set to be less than 1,000 horsepower and have optional hybrid power but thankfully, that wasn’t outrageous enough for Bugatti. The Galibier was sent back to the drawing board and reemerged with enough horsepower to surpass four digits.

Production is now planned for sometime around 2015. Dürheimer’s recent chat with Car and Driver revealed, the Galibier will be original and blindingly fast, and “over 1,000 hp” which Car and Driver believes will be upward of 1,400 non-hybridized horse power, said to get beyond 235 mph and be “faster than anything on the market” – that includes the aftermarket sector.

Despite the Galibier still being redesigned, a few things remain, Dürheimer mentioned that the car will have technologies that are automotive firsts and I don’t know about you, but I want a car that has eight tailpipes!

August 21, 2012 / Comments Off on The Eight Tailpipe, “Faster Than Anything On The Market” Bugatti 16C Galibier

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GALLERY: 2012 Pebble Beach Concept Car Lawn Recap

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance showcases an introduction to some of the years best revealed production and concept cars.

If concepts and exotics are your thing, like they are ours, the Concept Car Lawn is the place to be and see the latest concepts.

Check out the gallery of this years Concept Car Lawn below.

August 20, 2012 / Comments Off on GALLERY: 2012 Pebble Beach Concept Car Lawn Recap

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Mercedes-Benz SF1 – Final Design Concept

The Mercedes-Benz SF1 concept car, designed by Steel Drake, made an appearance around the end of last year. The concept was not entirely finished, but do to all the attention, the designer decided to put more work into the futuristic concept design and can now present the final finished design.

August 9, 2012 / Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz SF1 – Final Design Concept

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Alfa Romeo 4C Concept Design by MPcardesign

Independent Italian automotive designer, Marco Procaccini – MPcardesign, has designed a new concept based on the Alfa Romeo 4C. The sports coupe concept has emerged with the name Alfa Carlo Chiti after the famed Italian engine and racing car designer Carlo Chiti, who revolutionized the motorsports division at Alfa Romeo. The Alpha Carlo Chiti boasts rear-wheel drive and a front-engine layout and measurements of 4050mm long, 1830mm wide and 1250mm tall. The sleek styling can be seen in the video and images below.

June 9, 2012 / Comments Off on Alfa Romeo 4C Concept Design by MPcardesign

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The Lamborghini Ferruccio 50th Anniversary Concept By Mark Hostler

It’s hard to believe that it’s almost here already. Come next year, Lamborghini turns 50! In celebration, a Staffordshire University student by the name of Mark Hostler has created a 50th anniversary Lamborghini concept; the Lamborghini Ferruccio.

The Ferruccio’s steep sloping front and extra wide back end are inspired by the Countach. The rounded shapes of the front and rear wings are reminiscent of the Miura and you’ll notice current Lamborghini “stealth fighter” design in the aggressive styled air intakes and the Ferruccio’s extra sharp nose.

The Ferruccio may be a supercar, but it’s V12 engine is much smaller at a staggering 5.0 liters. It’s valves are “actuated by pneumatic solenoids controlled by a computer.”

All of this equates into classic Lambo DNA with a cleaner and more efficient engine.

March 30, 2012 / Comments Off on The Lamborghini Ferruccio 50th Anniversary Concept By Mark Hostler

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