Thursday, 28 May 2015

Best Concept Car of 2015

The Bold and the Beautiful<br>Auto shows can be very exciting — experiencing all the shiny new production cars under one roof is a rush, although concept cars grab most of the attention. Often conceived without safety systems, emission controls or other mass-production requirements, concept cars allow designers to color outside the lines and engineers to stretch their minds, fueling our fantasies about what cars could be. That said, some concepts look like they could hit the highway tomorrow with little alteration, while others are so advanced or unique there’s no way we’ll see them on the road anytime soon. Let’s look at the latest concept cars making the rounds at auto shows in 2015 — and what their future holds.
  
  • Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept<br>According to Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley Motors, “EXP 10 Speed 6 is one vision for Bentley’s future — a powerful, exquisite and individual concept. . . . It offers thrilling, driver-oriented performance, complete with trademark modern Bentley luxury and effortlessness.”<br>Future Plans? We agree with Dürheimer and hope to see this new sports coupe competing with the likes of Aston Martin, Maserati or Porsche within the next few years.
  • Audi Prologue Concept<br>The Prologue’s entire instrument panel is an interactive surface containing three touchscreens for both driver and front-seat passenger. There are no buttons or switches, with all vehicle functions controlled through touch displays.<br>Future Plans? Many have referred to this as the new Audi A9, and given the way it easily slots into the lineup, the moniker doesn’t seem that farfetched.
  • Audi Prologue Avant Concept<br>Giving more credence to the likelihood of the Prologue making it to production in some form, Audi showed off a variant of the futuristic concept that was first shown last fall in Los Angeles. The Prologue Avant Concept continues the design theme from the original, but takes it a step further with the added versatility of a 5-door Avant wagon.
  • Audi Prologue Avant Concept<br>With an electric motor and efficient TDI diesel engine, the Prologue’s powerplant puts out an impressive 455 horsepower and can travel around 33 miles in electric-only mode.<br>Future Plans? While the design looks somewhat futuristic, elements could make it to production at some point. The Prologue Avant Concept’s powertrain seems more realistic and is likely closer to production.
  • Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept<br>One of the stars of this year’s Geneva show, the EXP 10 Speed 6 is a high-performance 2-seat sports car that Bentley is pondering for production. Considerably smaller than the Continental GT, the muscular-looking coupe is a modern interpretation of the classic Bentley design cues including the familiar grille and oval taillights.

The Bold and the Beautiful

Auto shows can be very exciting — experiencing all the shiny new production cars under one roof is a rush, although concept cars grab most of the attention. Often conceived without safety systems, emission controls or other mass-production requirements, concept cars allow designers to color outside the lines and engineers to stretch their minds, fueling our fantasies about what cars could be. That said, some concepts look like they could hit the highway tomorrow with little alteration, while others are so advanced or unique there’s no way we’ll see them on the road anytime soon. Let’s look at the latest concept cars making the rounds at auto shows in 2015 — and what their future holds.
What does the future hold for these eye-catching concepts?
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