Archive for the ‘Concept Models’

  • Audi A3 Concept With Four Doors And 300kW Of Power
    Audi has used the Geneva Motor Show to reveal their A3 concept which offers four-doors, an all-wheel-drive layout, and a massive set of 20-inch wheels. The body consists of reinforced-plastic, a new grille, front air-intakes mounted into the bumper, new side mirrors, a rear diffuser, and aluminium highlights. Power comes from a 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine with 300kW of...
    by Dean at March 11th, 2011 at 04:03 pm
  • Opel Meriva Electric Vehicle — More Than Just A Battery
    Opel has released details on their new electric Meriva which is expected to use ‘intelligent charging technologies’. The Opel Meriva EV will boast a 60kW battery with 215Nm of torque and this will receive power from a 16kWh battery which allows for a driving range of 64km. The top speed from the 60kW motor amounts to 130km/h. Opel said that the charging system...
    by Dean at October 7th, 2010 at 07:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: The Opel GTC Paris Concept
    The Opel GTC Paris Concept has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show. The GTC Paris Concept offers a look at what the Astra OPC will offer in regards to technology and styling. Basing on the look here, the new Astra OPC could offer an aggressive front end, LED daytime lights, 21-inch wheels and seat seats with a flat-bottom steering wheel. Power in the concept comes from...
    by Dean at October 6th, 2010 at 12:10 am
  • Paris 2010: The BMW Concept 6-Series Coupe
    At the Paris Motor Show BMW revealed their Concept 6-Series Coupe. The concept here is meant to offer a look at the production model. BMW’s Concept 6′er boasts a wide twin-kidney grille, new LED haedlights, a glass roof and 20-inch wheels for the outside. On the inside, BMW has added two-tone leather upholstery, gloss black accents, wooden trim, a new instrument...
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: Renault DeZir Concept
    Renault’s all-electric concept known as the DeZir has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show. The model pronounced “desire” boasts gullwing doors, a curvaceous interior, a mid-mounted electric motor and 110kW of power with 226Nm of torque. There is a 24kWh lithium-ion battery which allows for a range of 160km. There is a 0-100km/h time of 5 seconds with...
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: Renault ZOE Concept
    Renault has released their ZOE vehicle at the Paris Motor Show where it is a similar size to the Clio. In fact, the Renault Zoe here might become the replacement model for the Clio. The concept features a new front end with integrated lighting, a new grille, and trapezoidal lights. There are 19-inch wheels which offer in- and out-of-town driving. Power for the Zoe Concept...
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: Nissan Townpod Concept
    Nissan has revealed their Townpod, a small vehicle which uses the same engine system as the LEAF. The Townpod was revealed at the Paris Motor Show where it boasts a “Stratosphere White” paint-job and “Electric Blue” accents to attract attention. The Townpod will create no emissions and it will offer recharging for maximum efficiency. The exterior...
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: Kia POP Concept
    Kia has used the Paris Motor Show to reveal their POP Electric Concept Car which uses a 18kWh lithium polymer gel battery for a total travel range of 160-kilometers on a full charge. The battery will power an electric motor with 50kW of power and 190Nm of torque and this setup will allow for 140km/h. The Kia POP offers a strange seating layout where the front has a bench...
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: Lotus Eterne Four-Door Sedan
    Lotus has used this years Paris Motor Show to reveal their very own four-door coupe known as the Eterne. The Lotus Eterne will boast a 5.0-litre V8 engine with 456kW of power and 720Nm of torque. Alongside this model will be a hybrid variant which uses a KERS system for better CO2 emissions and low fuel consumption. The Lotus Eterne is expected to have a 0-100km/h time...
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 09:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: 2013 Lotus Esprit
    Another Lotus model revealed at the Pairs Motor show is the Esprit which is expected to go on sale during 2013. The Lotus Esprit will offer new styling which includes an aggressive bumper with LED daytime lights for the front and center mounted exhaust pipes for the rear-end. Inside includes a sporty layout with a digital instrument cluster and a sport steering wheel....
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 09:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: Two-Seat 2015 Lotus Elise
    At the Paris Motor Show of 2010, Lotus unveiled the Elise which is scheduled to launch during the 2015 year. The 2015 Lotus Elise is a coupe and roadster model which offers new styling, new taillights and various other carbon-fibre inserts. There is an aluminium chassis which holds the car together and offers a lightweight body. Because the Elise is the Lotus entry-level...
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 08:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: Lotus Elan — Two Seat Sportscar
    Lotus has used the Paris 2010 Motor Show to unveil a brand new Elan with rear-wheel-drive and sleek looks. The new Lotus Elan will rival the Porsche 911 with a 4.0-litre V6 engine with 331kW and 465Nm of torque. This motor connects to a seven-speed DCT transmission and this allows for a top speed of 310km/h. Because the Lotus Elan only weighs in 1,295-kilograms, the 0-100km/h...
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 08:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: Renault Twizy Z.E. Electric One-Seater
    Renault has revealed their Twizy, a model which will fall under the Zero Emission branding which currently holds the Fluence and Kangoo Van. The Z.E. Twizy will be a city-skipper which offers 15kW of power with 57Nm of torque from an electric motor. A top speed of 75km/h is possible with this motor. Renault’s Twizy is aimed at city-people looking for a second car,...
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 08:10 pm
  • Audi Looking To Revisit The Days Of Rally?
    It seems like Audi are possibly planning a return to rally. The image here, from Carscoop, shows that the Germans could once again dominate the off-road scene with Quattro power. There are absolutely no details following this picture, so it’s merely eye-candy for now. [s:carscoop]
    by Dean at October 5th, 2010 at 07:10 pm
  • Paris 2010: The Audi e-Tron Spyder
    The Audi e-Tron Spyder has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show. The e-Tron was previously revealed in Coupe form at the Detroit Auto Show, where it has now grown by 13 cm in length and 3 cm in width. Following the growth, Audi’s e-Tron is no longer an all-electric vehicle like the Coupe, instead the Spyder will boast hybrid power from a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 02:09 pm