Showing posts with label concept cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label concept cars. Show all posts

Wednesday, 26 December 2007

Friday, 30 November 2007

PORSCHE CARMA




So guys, when will it be ready?????

Thursday, 29 November 2007

BMW MINI SUV


Here’s a MINI bosses would rather you didn't see!


As our pictures show, the car – to be called Monte – has a raised ride height and wider track. Although the standard front-wheel-drive layout is retained, toughened suspension components mean that light off-roading will be possible.

BMW ISETTA


If there’s one car maker that knows how to resurrect a motoring legend, it’s BMW.And the firm that brought us the MINI has delved into the design archive once again – to produce a 21st-century Isetta microcar!

With its tiny dimensions and simple cabin, the Fifties origi­nal was hard to beat in town, even if it had no reverse gear.The car was only 2.4 metres long, with space for two adults inside – and even some luggage.

And now it looks as if the Fiat 500 and Smart ForTwo could have a new rival. Bringing the concept up to date, the modern Isetta’s dimensions are bigger. That’s to help it accommodate a fourth wheel - the post-war was famously a three-wheeler, although examples with an extra rim were produced. A distinctive feature of the ‘bubble car’ was its unique front access. Safety regulations don’t allow that today, but the cute shape will remain. And while the classic delivered only 12bhp, the newcomer will easily keep pace with urban traffic, thanks to the efforts of BMW’s powertrain development team.

The rear-mounted engine layout will be retained. This gives the car similar packaging advantages to Volkswagen’s up! concepts, as seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. And, due to its tiny size and light weight, the new Isetta will have the lowest CO2 output of any car in BMW’s range.

That will help it to cut the line-up’s average emissions to meet future targets. A zero-emissions electric variant would also provide a similar benefit.

BMW has given no official confirmation of the new Isetta’s existence, but company bosses are said to be considering design proposals.One issue to address is brand image. Could such a car live up to the firm’s “ultimate driving machine” slogan?

If so, expect more about the new Isetta in 2010.


Thursday, 22 November 2007

PORSCHE GT BY GEMBALLA




A mere £160K ON TOP of the cost of the base car....!

KIA CONCEPT SUV


The KND-4 compact SUV hints strongly at the look of future Kia SUV models.
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