This ultra-futuristic Batmobile inspired by motorsports is fit for the Batman 2 flick slated for 2025 release

Posted on 11/03/2024 by Gaurav Sood

The Batmobile, as a symbol of power, stealth, and ingenuity has captivated audiences for generations with its dynamic presence in the DC Comics universe. Beyond the pages of comic books and the screens, the crime-fighting accomplice has inspired real-world automotive designers to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. From its humble beginnings as a stylized car in the 1940s to its latest incarnation in the movies, the Dark Knight’s legendary ride has undergone numerous adaptations, each reflecting the technological advancements and design trends of its respective era.

While many of these interpretations remain confined to the realm of fiction, some have transcended into reality, sparking imaginations and fueling the dreams of automotive enthusiasts and designers alike. This concept design is no different as it lands straight out from a realm of the future for Gotham’s vigilante to take charge of the streets!

Designer: Frédéric LE SCIELLOUR

The humungous size of this crime-fighting machine can be gauged from the minuscule size of the driving seat. Top it off with those spiked-up wheels for maximum grip even in the most inhospitable terrain or inclement weather conditions. You can even deem this vehicle fit for a universe where Batman and the junkies of Mad Max collide. For sure it is built for high-speed chases in the city and the outer bounds with equal dexterity. The low-slung riding position and the wide tires ensure maximum grip aided by those metal spikes. The uniquely shaped rear wing seems inspired by the Formula-1 cars of the current generation to increase the downforce. This Batmobile looks fit for a circuit racing world with its motorsports-inspired shape.

To beep up the intimidation quotient while maintaining a modern look, the Batmobile gets small red LED headlights and fog lamps up front. The overall glossy bodywork is contrasted by the matte titanium grey finish that looks gorgeous.

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This sleek car concept sports a panoramic glass windshield that opens up like a dragster!

Posted on 05/12/2021 by Gaurav Sood

A sports car built around the sleek prowling stance of one of the fastest animals on the planet. A set of wheels that you’d want to ride the city on an autumn night!

The future is going to be wild, and so will be the automobiles in a few decades. While we’ve come across countless concepts that are crazy enough to envision what’s to come, some go the extra mile in making us all believe what’s coming. Likewise, the GAC U concept by car exterior designer Anthony Zhao is a spitting image of the future commuting – dominated by exquisite shapes and sporty character.

The two-seater concept here is a sports car that doesn’t pursue speed, rather, it zooms in on the experience of riding a flamboyant vehicle in a slightly laid-back position to enjoy the view all around. It does have an entry and exit mechanism like the drag racing monsters – the Top Fuel dragsters that are commonly referred to as the kings of sports. Claustrophobic riders should stay clear of this elegant racing machine though, it has very constricted interior space that’s completely encapsulated by the panoramic glass windshield.

Inspiration for the core design is from the stance of a leopard when it is prying on its next meal. That’s very much evident in the low front position and the high rear section. It makes sense from the seating comfort perspective as well, since the driver has a slightly higher head position to get an optimum view of the road ahead. The car has no bumper, in fact, the windshield is the bumper and vice-versa. This expands the heads-up view of the road ahead. The GAC-U concept has a very low ride height (understandable as it’s a sports car), so other than the race track, you can only think of taking it for a spin in a metropolis with smooth roads.

The big wheels and the simple geometric-influenced design of the concept are a treat for the eyes. Anthony has created a mock-up design of the concept sports car and we absolutely love it. We do want to see it in the real-sized version – a prototype someday!

Designer: Anthony Zhao

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Lazzarini Design’s Cyborg hypercar steams into a future dominated by performance oriented EVs

Posted on 30/11/2021 by Gaurav Sood

A concept hypercar destined to set the tarmac on fire, as the machine stamps its authority over other four-wheelers. The beefy build and the intimidating front section of the car are comparable to a super fit bodybuilder in his prime.

Lazzarini Design Studio is the epitome of perfection and future-forward designs that’ll pave way for transportation, architecture and aerospace. The founder Pierpaolo Lazzarini has created a niche for his brand in the design space and their automotive creations are an inspiration, to say the least. Along with the flamboyant yacht and watercraft designs, the design studio wants to change the future landscape of commuting in style with equally impressive automotive creations.

The gull-winged Cyborg is a good example of this radical thinking that’ll shape the element of ludicrous style and power for four-wheeled beasts in a decade’s time. Machines capable of breakneck speeds while being powered by an electric powertrain. All this without compromising on the bold character capable of intimidating any other hypercar on the freeway. A form that’s comparable to a muscular fighter in the heavyweight category. Lazzarini Design seems to have drawn its inspiration from the acclaimed Bugatti Chiron on the front section, having a contoured flowing shape well complimented by the slim array of LED headlights.

From the sides and the rear section, it gives off the peculiar Bugatti Bolide hypercar vibe. The middle sections look a lot slimmer though and the muscular build-up on the front and rear makes me draw parallels with a toned bodybuilder who’s had the right dosage of steroids for muscle mass just at the right spots. The design studio refers to this creation as a half-human half-machine, which goes perfectly with my analogy (I hope so). The Cyborg indeed is a racing machine built for the future – one that you would keep staring at each time it blasts past you on the highway. The future indeed is exciting if Lazzarini Design Studio’s concept meets fruition!

Designer: Lazzarini Design Studio

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This Porsche open wheel concept brings back the craft of racing to the eco-conscious world

Posted on 30/10/2021 by Gaurav Sood

A Porsche racing car tailormade for young racers to hone their skills at the very basic level, along with the go-karting drills. The designer envisions a future where the open racing cars will replace the Porsche Supercup, prior to the Formula-1 extravaganza.

Porsche carries the crown of being one of the most iconic automotive brands in the last century or so. The German luxury and high-performance sports car manufacturer based in Stuttgart has Volkswagen AG as the current owner – but the core values of the brand haven’t been tampered with. The single-seated Porsche 804 and Porsche 718 racing car for the Formula One championship are great examples of the German brand’s growth curve all these years.

Passionate automotive design student Jan Bendixen relives that golden era of Porsche open-wheel racers with his modern interpretation that’s purely magnetic. The concept renderings here of the Porsche open-wheel racing car is in fact Jan’s internship project done at Porsche’s Designstudio in Weissach. So a very good probability you might get the traces of the design elements in future Porsche designs or even better, a similar-looking open-wheel racer. According to him, the idea was to create a “tiny E-Fuel driven formula car for Porsche.” The final 4 cylinder boxer engine-powered car came out to have minimal aerodynamic drag, lightweight credentials.

This Porsche concept is highlighted by clean, flowing lines that give it a unified dimension. The classic open-wheel racing character is pretty evident in the very low center of gravity dimensions – hug very close to the tarmac. The car is only going to be limited to race tracks and the cockpit positioning suggests that. Modern interpretation comes in the form of the black and silver combo skin – giving it a great sense of depth and contrasting muscular aesthetics. Match that with the uber-cool wet of wheels and this Porsche racing concept is ready to take on any challenge.

Taking a cue from the Porsche Supercup, the open racing wheel series will use 100% carbon neutral E-Fuel for a new era of green and sustainable motorsport racing. Formula-1 is also headed in the clean fuel direction by the way. This way, Porsche will acquire fresh talent straight from karting and lower racing series. Then polish their racing craft and give them the opportunity to move to the big league of advanced racing series – the likes of F1, WRC, or World Endurance Championship.

Designer: Jan Bendixen

A Dodge Viper high on testosterone with enough firepower to set the streets on fire!

Posted on 23/09/2021 by Gaurav Sood

A chunky Dodge Viper concept design filled with testosterone – ready to take command of the streets, race circuits, or conventional tracks for unparalleled dominance.

Dodge Viper is one sports car automotive enthusiasts will love to get a hold of, now that it is out of production and turning into a hot property with every passing year. While Dodge has no plans to revive the muscular hunk, the American sports car boasting a V10 engine lets the performance do all the talking – on the streets and tracks as well. While I still can’t get the flowing design of the Viper Basilisk Concept off my head, this new flashy Dodge Viper concept urges me to change my mind.

Designed and conceptualized by automotive designer Karan Adivi – who’s got a knack for visualizing hypnotic car designs – this concept shines with its wide-body stance and hot wheels – literally. Adivi tunes the already intimidating beast with his body kits on all sides to turn the Viper into a street racer god sent for the next Fast and Furious 10 shenanigans. The four-wheeler gets cheeky rear bumper lip diffusers, remodeled headlights, sharper front grill ducts, and a slightly uplifted hood nose that just stares at you so hard, you would eventually blink first!

The interiors are clad in red –matching the red on the wheels which is a hard thing to not get drawn into. The overall sports car appeal of the Dodge is certainly escalated in this concept design – and it’s highly desirable. Will this blue Dodge Viper with stylized white stripes capture my heart? It’s a close call, but I have to say a loud yes!

Designer: Karan Adivi

This Alfa Romeo GTS coupe could be the brand’s latest shot at resurrection in 2021

Posted on 18/09/2021 by Gaurav Sood

With the brand’s future uncertain, the Alfa Romeo GTS is the perfect catalyst to set the chain reaction into action again. The coupe is a balanced mix of styling, aesthetics and everything an automotive enthusiast demands from a compact modern set of four-wheels.

Alfa Romeo is one automotive brand that is driven by the emotion of love. Car enthusiasts owned the Italian brand’s four-wheelers because they instantly fell in love, rather than their urge for the need to buy one. All this boils down to the jaw-dropping cars, the marque has produced over the years which holds the likes of Giulia Quadrifoglio gta, Montreal, Disco Volante Spider or Tipo 33 Stradale. While all these flashy cars set the tune for the brand, the GT series from the 60s and 70s is not overshadowed in any way.

The sporty coupe is right up there with the best Alfa Romeo models thanks to the highly appreciated timeless design. While the brand is jostling for survival, a fresh breath of air is infused by an automotive designer to hint at the future revival plan to resurrect the lost glory. Guilherme Neves Araujo has penned the Alfa Romeo GTS that looks to go the EV way for the mission. The concept has the allure of the 2000 GTA model with the infusion of a model element.

On the front, the vehicle looks straight out of the Alfa Romeo blueprint design wing. The overall dimensions remind me of the Polestar 1, another tell-tale sign that the GTS is an EV in the making. The wide wheel arches instantly trigger my brain towards the muscle car influence (a hint of Dodge Challenger and not necessarily Mustang), pointing to a performance-oriented beast underneath. No matter from where you glance at this ride, the balanced proportions are its forte. The rear is a bit subdued but it captures the overall appeal and wraps up the car’s flowing aesthetics nicely.

Alfa Romeo is still focusing on the SUVs in the house, and this kind of vehicle would certainly pump life back into the brand. When pushed to the wall, Alfa Romeo should go all-in for such bold designs and surprise the competitors. Too bad, the Guilherme’s design is just a concept for now, and I hope the universe conspires to bring this beautiful Italian four-wheeler to life. An Alfa Romeo GTS in the real world is what I want to see. Are the lead designers at Alfa Romeo listening?

Designer: Guilherme Neves Araujo

The Mercedes-Benz EQX Concept’s dynamic character gives the German automaker fresh new “VISION” to chase

Posted on 14/09/2021 by Gaurav Sood

A futuristic Mercedes-Benz concept car that uses the VISON AVTR as a canvas for extending the prototype’s possibilities for an even better human-machine interaction.

Back in January 2020, Mercedes-Benz showed to the world VISION AVTR concept inspired by the blockbuster movie Avatar. The idea revolves around a cohesive bond between humans and machines with a brain-computer interface (BCI) to control the vehicle just with mere thoughts. Now, designer Xiqiao Wang takes this future-forward vision a step further with the Mercedes-Benz EQX concept. The awe-inspiring sci-fi coupe understandably has the Mercedes-Benz EQ influence written all over it.

Mercedes-Benz EQX Concept by Xiqiao Wang

The idea here is to employ futuristic automotive technologies and modern-day design prowess to redefine the travel experience. This is done by amalgamating autonomous driving and unified infotainment systems to build an integrated information space. The airy character of the transparent cabin is reciprocated by the exterior having a glossy metal body and glass screen windshield extending from the wheel arches to the taillights for light refraction on a whole. Therefore, bringing to the fore contrasting internal and external design language.

Mercedes-Benz EQX Concept by Xiqiao Wang

Mercedes-Benz EQX’s voluptuous curved body shape evokes a sense of sensual purity, running back to the rear which lights up gradually from the interior cabin to signify emotional integration of man and machine. The designer fully adapts the VISION AVTR’s design for the individually steered wheels of the car which perfectly compliment the flowing aerodynamic body.

Mercedes-Benz EQX Concept by Xiqiao Wang

Xiqiao with this concept has managed to strike a good balance between a futuristic automotive character and an airy interactive interior that evokes one to jump right into the driving seat and take it for a spin into the woods on a golden sunset draped landscape. Perhaps, Mercedes-Benz could draw some inspiration from his concept to take their highly acclaimed VISION AVTR to the next level!

Designer: Xiqiao Wang

Mercedes-Benz EQX Concept by Xiqiao Wang