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Top 7 Concept Cars Designed in 2008
The year 2008 has been a challenging and worst year for the global car market. The low car sales, high fuel prices, high inflation, and liquidity crunch in the market has pulled away the luster of the global market. India does not share a unique story. Like the global market, the growing and winning Indian car market was also in the clutches of recession with a severe falldown in car sales. In the midst of recession almost all the car manufacturers including the leading Indian car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki have experienced loses and downturn in their businesses.
Despite the troubled and dwindling market condition, world’s car designers with optimistic perception have created a host of new concept cars in 2008. It is believed that the year 2008 has been a creative year for designers with around 20 concept cars being built around the globe.
From highly significant to plain daft yet exciting, car designers have managed to spark a new excitement in the car industry with innovative style, designs, and technological advancements. Some of the most innovative concepts designed in 2008 are explained below:
Despite the troubled and dwindling market condition, world’s car designers with optimistic perception have created a host of new concept cars in 2008. It is believed that the year 2008 has been a creative year for designers with around 20 concept cars being built around the globe.
From highly significant to plain daft yet exciting, car designers have managed to spark a new excitement in the car industry with innovative style, designs, and technological advancements. Some of the most innovative concepts designed in 2008 are explained below:
BMW GINA
BMW GINA is a Light Visionary Model designed by renowned BMW car designer Chris Bangles. The concept takes car designing to new heights with its unique aluminum frame substructure. The concept car is structured using Lycra cloth that is stretched and tautly placed on the chassis borrowed from BMW Z8. This stretched cloth can be altered to suit individual taste and desire. The design spells the beauty of the Bangle’s ‘flame surfacing’ design language imprinted on the BMW Z4 sports car. This concept car is driven by a powerful 4.4-litre V8 engine along with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The GINA expanded as ‘Infinitely Variable Geometry and Function’ in German.
Citroen Hypnos
Citroen Hypnos is a strange crossover concept built on the platform of Citroen C5. The exterior of the car is designed with sleek flowing lines, deep radiant bodywork, and wacky door layout. The rainbow coloured interiors spell beauty and give a unique look. In addition, the brushed aluminium accents, body-hugging seats, and luxurious materials make the interior even more prestigious.
This concept is powered by a 197 bhp HYmotion4 diesel hybrid drivetrain that is electronically and automatically controlled by ‘by-wire’ technology. This advanced engine technology delivers outstanding performance, better traction, and impressive fuel efficiency.
This concept is powered by a 197 bhp HYmotion4 diesel hybrid drivetrain that is electronically and automatically controlled by ‘by-wire’ technology. This advanced engine technology delivers outstanding performance, better traction, and impressive fuel efficiency.
Ambierod
Ambierod is an inspiring concept car designed by a famous Indian car designer Dilip Chhabria The inspiring and sturdy design of the car is taken from India’s iconic car, the Hindustan Ambassador. In the interior the car is packed with innovations like automated instrumentation, satellite navigation system, rear vision camera, and three LCD televisions. In addition, the multi-coloured mood lighting that helps to soothe the mood of the car passengers enhance the beauty and charm of the car’s interior. This retro yet futuristic car is driven by effective BMW’s 6-litre engine.
Dilip Chhabria’s Ambierod is believed to one of the most expensive concept cars designed till date. Till now there is no confirmation whether the car will go into production or not but if it does then it will bear a price tag of Rs 4 Crore.
Dilip Chhabria’s Ambierod is believed to one of the most expensive concept cars designed till date. Till now there is no confirmation whether the car will go into production or not but if it does then it will bear a price tag of Rs 4 Crore.
Honda OSM
Honda OSM (Open Study Model) is a low-emission, lightweight sports concept with a front-wheel drive soft top. It is also believed that the hybrid engine of the concept is still a mystery as till now there is no specific engine installed in the car. Designed in the Honda's R&D facility in Offenbach, Germany, the concept is wrapped by two key principles: Clean and Dynamics. These two principles used to design a creative car are combined together to create a strong bonding and communication between the exterior and the interior of the car.
The exterior of the car is adorned with smooth rounded curves, sharp lines, angular headlamps, sloping rear end, narrow rear lights, and stylish wheel arches. In the interior, the car is packed with innovations and futuristic features.
The exterior of the car is adorned with smooth rounded curves, sharp lines, angular headlamps, sloping rear end, narrow rear lights, and stylish wheel arches. In the interior, the car is packed with innovations and futuristic features.
Morgan Lifecar
Morgan Lifecar is an ultimate concept designed by Morgan. Delivering a fresh look, the revolutionary Lifecar blends the retro and ultra modern look. Maintaining the retro appeal the car is designed with traditional cues the company used to design in 1930s.
The concept is designed by Morgan’s 24 year old shapesmith Matthew Humphries but the initial concept was penned down by Hugo Spowers of RiverSimple. It is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that is sized to meet the constant load requirement of cruising. With a unique mix of technologies, the concept is designed in a way to recapture energy during braking and in turn provide maximum performance and improved acceleration.
The concept is designed by Morgan’s 24 year old shapesmith Matthew Humphries but the initial concept was penned down by Hugo Spowers of RiverSimple. It is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that is sized to meet the constant load requirement of cruising. With a unique mix of technologies, the concept is designed in a way to recapture energy during braking and in turn provide maximum performance and improved acceleration.
Mazda Kiyora
Mazda Kiyora is a concept car designed on the concept of innovative design, environmental credentials, and pure driving dynamics. The term ‘Kiyora’ is a Japanese term that means ‘clean and pure’ and the meaning is clearly reflected in the show-stealing super-efficient aerodynamic design of the car.
It is equipped with Mazda’s next generation direct injection engine associated with the unique Smart Idle Stop System. The engine technology along with the innovative stop-start system delivers a perfect harmony between driving pleasure, environmental performance, and encouraging safety. The most exciting aspect of this concept is the innovative water filter fitted in the roof of the Kiyora. The system filters the rain water and removes waterborne pathogens, thus delivering safe and pure drinking water to driver and passengers.
It is equipped with Mazda’s next generation direct injection engine associated with the unique Smart Idle Stop System. The engine technology along with the innovative stop-start system delivers a perfect harmony between driving pleasure, environmental performance, and encouraging safety. The most exciting aspect of this concept is the innovative water filter fitted in the roof of the Kiyora. The system filters the rain water and removes waterborne pathogens, thus delivering safe and pure drinking water to driver and passengers.
Mercedes Fascination
Mercedes Fascination is an innovative concept that gives other car designers to explore new vision of car designing through an unconventional path.
The design of the car is inspired by Volvo P1800. Furthermore, the exterior is accentuated with smooth flowing bonnet, flush-fit touch, open door handles, two-piece headlights, and extended rear lights. In the interior, the car displays dynamism and elegance with impressive dashboard displaying silver dials, high-quality woven fabrics, and artistically crafted features. The concept is driven by a highly responsive 2.2-litre Bluetec diesel that pumps out a massive power of 210 bhp.
The design of the car is inspired by Volvo P1800. Furthermore, the exterior is accentuated with smooth flowing bonnet, flush-fit touch, open door handles, two-piece headlights, and extended rear lights. In the interior, the car displays dynamism and elegance with impressive dashboard displaying silver dials, high-quality woven fabrics, and artistically crafted features. The concept is driven by a highly responsive 2.2-litre Bluetec diesel that pumps out a massive power of 210 bhp.
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