Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing are the dynamic duo behind
the Aston Martin AM-RB 001, a futuristic fury that combines the distinctive
polish of the British luxury marque with the Formula 1 team’s racing pedigree.
With an aesthetic that is equal parts space fighter and road racer, the
carbon-fiber coupe carries a naturally aspirated V-12 engine and a
power-to-weight ratio of 1 hp to 2.2 pounds. The concept car was developed by
Marek Reichman (Aston Martin’s chief creative officer), David King (Aston
Martin’s chief special operations officer), and Adrian Newey (Red Bull Racing’s
chief technical officer).
The team plans for the vehicle to be at the vanguard in all
aspects of performance with the help of cutting-edge transmission technology
and the next generation of aerodynamic enhancements. The projected production
run will range from 99 and 150 examples with deliveries as early as 2018.
Renault Trezor
Perhaps what is most impressive about the Renault Trezor at
first glance is not the advanced all-electric power-train or autonomous driving
technology, but the innovative clamshell-like roof that raises up to admit
entry. Once inside, passengers in the gorgeous grand tourer are ensconced in
red, from the leather upholstery to the dash. The latter, comprising overlays
of ash and integrated with a touch-screen display, has been created by the
wood-framed-bicycle builders at Keim Cycles.
Along with styling that shows off France’s flair for
beautiful bodywork, the Trezor also entices with powerful performance from a
pair of motors. The two were developed from those used by the marque’s winning
e.dams racing team competing in the FIA Formula E series. With 350 hp, the
concept travels from zero to 62 mph in less than 4 seconds and can be operated
in three modes: Neutral, Sport, and Autonomous.
DS E-Tense
A truly green grand tourer, the DS E-Tense is an
electric-powered, chartreuse coupe that represents the vehicular vision of the
DS marque, a relatively new subsidiary of Citroën’s parent company Groupe PSA.
Its zero-emissions motor manages to generate 402 hp (with about 380 ft lbs of
torque), kicking the car from zero to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds on its way to a top
speed of 155 mph. And the battery enables a range of roughly 185 miles.
The eye-catching cabin includes a steel dashboard,
tulip-shaped steering wheel, upholstery that required 800 hours to develop, and
a sound system that features nine Focul Utopia speakers. And further accenting
the automobile is a helmet harness designed by Moynat, Paris’ leather goods
legend—because in France, fashion never takes a backseat.
Jaguar I-Pace
A big cat that protects its environment, the Jaguar I-Pace
SUV is the British marque’s first run at electric mobility, and its claws have
certainly been sunk into the technology. The I-Pace purrs with dual motors that
provide 400 hp (with 516 ft lbs of torque) and the ability to pounce from zero
to 60 mph in about 4 seconds. And the lithium-ion battery, which allows an
operational range of 220 miles per charge, can be brought up to 80 percent of
full capacity in only 90 minutes.
The all-purpose automobile’s bodywork has been made
aerodynamically efficient with a pronounced hood scoop and air ducts. The
interior bolsters comfort for four passengers with individually contoured
seats, while the driver benefits from a floating center console (with two touch
screens) and a heads-up display on the dash. The I-Pace is expected to join the
competitive hunt by the latter half of 2018.
Opel GT Concept
The Opel GT Concept is like the latest athletic
footwear—lightweight, highly functional, and flashy. Coming off the scales at
roughly 2,200 pounds, the lithe looker holds a 145 hp, 3-cylinder turbocharged
engine (with 151 ft lbs of torque) paired with a sequential 6-speed
transmission. The power-train permits the coupe to sprint from zero to 62 mph
in less than 8 seconds and reach roughly 133 mph.
The car follows in the taillights of another of the German
marque’s concepts, the Experimental GT from 1965. Like its predecessor, the new
version inspires admiration with its aesthetic presentation—the result of a
design language that translates masterful minimalism but with a dash of splash.
For example, the car is sans side mirrors or door handles: Flanking cockpit
displays deliver visuals from exterior cameras and the doors are opened by a
touch pad near the roof. This stealth approach is contrasted by the body’s
distinctive striping and front tires, all in bright red, which call out for
attention. Indeed, it’s hard to look away.
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