Concept Cars

CONCEPT CARS Ever since legendary automotive designer Harley Earl created what was arguably the first concept car in 1938, the public has been enthralled to witness the ever- expanding limits of technology combined with auto designers' unrestricted imaginations. All of these vehicles are concept cars - a staple of auto shows around the world. And while concept cars generate lots of news and buzz, the truth is that they rarely become production vehicles. In fact, they aren't intended to become production vehi- cles. A concept car is exactly what the name implies: a car designed to demonstrate a concept. In most cases, concept cars aren't fully functional and may not even be While concept cars themselves may not make it to market, they provide the basic DNA for cars to come. FORD S-MAX, 2014 Release Date A 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine powers the S-Max Concept, with estimates stating that the car offers drivers about 178 horsepower and 177 feet of torque. Although Ford would prefer you don't call it a minivan (it sure doesn't look like one), the S-Max Concept can seat seven passengers comfortably with extra room for luggage. The car is also loaded with all of Ford's latest infotainment technology, including MyFordTouch and Sync. KIA TRACKSTER 2014 Release Date The Track'ster is a three-door, all-wheel-drive, 250-hp version of the cute and quirky urban Soul that we hope gets green lights all along its road to production. HONDA NSX 2015 Release Date The latest version of the road-going Honda NSX recently made its debut at the Mid-Ohio Raceway, providing a power output of about 400 horsepower from its V6 engine in the rear and two hybrid electric motors in the front. The car is being developed in the U.S. as opposed to in Japan. One of the biggest features you'll notice in the external design of the car is the strategic use of carbon fiber, which makes it visually pleasing. Sources: http://autohowstuffworks.com/10-concept-car-success-stories.htmtpage0 http://auto howstuffworks.com/10-concept-car-sucess-stories.htm http://autohowstuffworks.com/concept-cars-on-markethtm http://www.tgdaily.com/opinion-features/81387-8-concept-cars-youll-want-to-see-on-the-showroom-floorin-the-future http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/08/ia-trackster-concept-chicago-2012/ http://uploadwikimedia.orgwikipedacoma AAAAAAAEUO/odLCBIM/s1600/2014+Ford+S+Max+2jpg http://4.bpblogspot.com/67IWnxdla4/U http://www.tgdaily.Kom/opinion-features/81387-8-concept-cars-youll-want-to-see-on-the-showroom-floorin-the-future http://photos.evo.co.uk/images/front.picture_library_UK/dir_1165/car.photo_582943 7jpg Track'ster concept-2012 NYIASJPG INFOGRAPHIC DESIGNEDBY ENationalPositions AUTO GROUP