Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: BMW X2 is X1's sporty sibling]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/05/rendered-speculation-bmw-x2-is-x1s-sporty-sibling/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/05/rendered-speculation-bmw-x2-is-x1s-sporty-sibling/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/05/rendered-speculation-bmw-x2-is-x1s-sporty-sibling/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

We're less than a month away from the official unveiling of the BMW X1 concept in Paris, but the boys from Bavaria are already planning a sportier, two-door version of their new compact 'ute. Dubbed the X2, this coupe-ish soft-roader will be to the X1 what the X6 is to the X5.

The 1-series-based X1 is currently carrying the codename "Sports Activity Wagon" (SAW), whereas the X2 is known internally as a "Sports Activity Runabout" (SAR). In keeping with BMW's new nomenclature and styling, the X2 will sport different bodywork, up-market materials, more standard equipment and a wider track to differentiate the two-door CUV from its four-door counterpart. Powertrains fitted with BMW's Efficient Dynamics system will be part of the package, beginning with 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines, eventually evolving into mild- and plug-in hybrid drivetrains.

While the X1 has already been green-lit for production, the X2 is still in limbo. But if it does come to market, expect the X2 to bow sometime in 2011 after the X1 launches in 2010.

[Source: CAR]

 

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]]>bmwbmw x1bmw x2BmwX1BmwX2parisx1x22008-09-05T13:59:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: how will you tune the Camaro?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/05/rendered-speculation-how-will-you-tune-the-camaro/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/05/rendered-speculation-how-will-you-tune-the-camaro/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/05/rendered-speculation-how-will-you-tune-the-camaro/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


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With sales of the 2010 Chevy Camaro starting in the first quarter of 2009, it's inevitable that a variety of tuner versions will be popping up left and right. Deviant Art member Morfiuss decided that was too long to wait and beat everyone to the punch with his photoshopped rendition of a Hamann Camaro. We think he did a stellar job, penning in a new front fascia, side skirts, flared fenders, 20-inch rims, and gullwing doors that depict what Hamann would probably do if they got their hands on a Camaro. It's not likely to happen, but it does beg the question -- how would you tune the Camaro? Would you build a Euro-style version similar to the Hamann, or how about an all-out drag racer set for ten second time slips? Our pick? A street/track version styled after the Mark Donohue's Penske Camaro that was so dominant in the Trans-Am series in the late 1960's.

[Source: DeviantArt.com via MuscleCars.at]

 

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]]>2010 Chevrolet Camaro2010 Chevy Camaro2010ChevroletCamaro2010ChevyCamaroCamaroChevroletChevrolet CamaroChevroletCamaroHamann2008-09-05T13:02:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: Kia's big VG]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/02/rendered-speculation-kias-big-vg/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/02/rendered-speculation-kias-big-vg/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/02/rendered-speculation-kias-big-vg/#commentsFiled under: , ,

So the Kia VG mule that has kept spy photographers busy the last few weeks has now been given a computer animated face and body. It's a nice looking ride, though has a surprising amount in common with the Hyundai Genesis... which means we also see, well, a lot of other cars in it. But that's not a bad thing, really, because the result is a tasty little creation, especially coming from Kia. The lines are a touch more forceful than those on the Genesis, which goes along with Kia being the sporting brand, or so they say. If the final version looks even close to this rendering, and they give it performance to match... well, then Kia will have taken a giant leap forward. Thanks for the tip, miha!

[Source: Kia World]

 

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]]>kiakia luxury sedankia vgKiaLuxurySedanKiaVgluxury carluxury carsluxury sedanLuxuryCarLuxuryCarsLuxurySedanrenderrenderingrenderingsrenderssedansedans2008-09-02T17:57:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: Alfa GT redesigned in 8C mold]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/01/rendered-speculation-alfa-gt-redesigned-in-8c-mold/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/01/rendered-speculation-alfa-gt-redesigned-in-8c-mold/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/01/rendered-speculation-alfa-gt-redesigned-in-8c-mold/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

We already know that Alfa Romeo intends to use the lauded design of the 8C Competizione as the new template for its range-wide styling language. The MiTo was the first to receive the treatment, with project 149 coming next and renderings of the 159 replacement showing the same. The next to follow in the 8C's footsteps could be the GT, but the rendering you see above doesn't come from the factory. It was done by an enthusiast forecasting what a revised GT could look like. We don't know yet if the GT will continue for another generation or if it will be replaced by something else entirely, but if the compact 2+2 (positioned above the new MiTo and below the current Brera) does see another incarnation, it could look something like this.

[Source: Autoblog.it via CarScoop]

 

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]]>alfaalfa gtalfa romeoalfa romeo gtAlfaGtAlfaRomeoAlfaRomeoGtrendering alfa romeo gtRenderingAlfaRomeoGt2008-09-01T12:02:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: Audi A7 four-door hard-top cabrio]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/28/rendered-speculation-audi-a7-four-door-hard-top-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/28/rendered-speculation-audi-a7-four-door-hard-top-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/28/rendered-speculation-audi-a7-four-door-hard-top-cabrio/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

The blokes at Car say they've got the scoop on the upcoming Audi A7, including a convertible version depicted in the rendering on the right. Power is rumored to start with six cylinders across the range, with a V10-powered S7 and a twin-turbo V10-motivated RS7. Expect a variety of transmissions to be on offer as well, including manuals, automatics and dual-clutch gearboxes with six or seven speeds, along with the availability of quattro all-wheel-drive.

Sources have suggested that, while Audi will be behind the game in bringing a four-door coupe in the Mercedes CLS mold to market in the first half of 2010, it's got another segment-busting trick up it's sleeve: a full four-door convertible. And according to Car's illustrators, the A7 cabrio will feature a full retractable hard-top. Many have toyed with the idea of a four-door convertible - most recently arch-rival Mercedes with the Ocean Drive concept from Detroit '07 - but Audi may be the ones to actually revive the long-lost segment. Parade detail, here we come.

[Source: Car]

 

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]]>a7audiaudi a7audi a7 cabrioaudi a7 convertibleaudi cabrioaudi cabrioletaudi convertibleAudiA7AudiA7CabrioAudiA7ConvertibleAudiCabrioAudiCabrioletAudiConvertiblecabrioconvertible sedanConvertibleSedanfour-door convertibleFour-doorConvertible2008-08-28T19:57:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: Another guess at Aston Martin's One-77]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/26/rendered-speculation-another-guess-at-aston-martins-one-77/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/26/rendered-speculation-another-guess-at-aston-martins-one-77/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/26/rendered-speculation-another-guess-at-aston-martins-one-77/#commentsFiled under: , ,


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It's not every day that a new supercar is announced. But those are the good days, and for when they roll around, Jon Sibal is ready. The gifted illustrator who has already brought us renderings of the upcoming Mercedes SLR McLaren Speedster and a race-prepped Lexus LF-A has now taken a stab at the upcoming Aston Martin One-77.

The new flagship supercar from Aston Martin was announced earlier this month and accompanied by a few teaser renderings from the factory. Those were followed by a rather uninspired speculative conception of what form the carbon-fiber supercar would take, and though we're not sure what to make of Sibal's take on the subject, it does appear to be rather accurate. We just hope the One-77 looks better in the flesh, as we've come to expect more from the company that brought us the DBS and the V8 Vantage.

[Source: JonSibal.com]

 

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]]>177aston martinaston martin one 77aston martin one-77AstonMartinAstonMartinOne-77AstonMartinOne77jon sibaljon sibal aston martinJonSibalJonSibalAstonMartinone 77one-77One77rendered speculationRenderedSpeculationrenderingsibal2008-08-26T14:29:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: Next Euro Civic will look like Scirocco?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/21/rendered-speculation-next-euro-civic-will-look-like-scirocco/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/21/rendered-speculation-next-euro-civic-will-look-like-scirocco/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/21/rendered-speculation-next-euro-civic-will-look-like-scirocco/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Keeping track of who's cribbing whose automotive designs is about to get even more difficult once Honda brings its new Euro Civic to market. If this rendering from Auto Express is to be believed, the new hatch is a certifiable stunner. That is due in large part to the fact it looks almost exactly like another stunner: the new Volkswagen Scirocco. Swap out the grille and the rear lights, and that Honda is... practically a VW.

The OSM concept at the British Auto Show was the appetizer for the next Euro Civic's looks -- there was simply more distance between it and That Other Hatch since the OSM had no top. Under the hood, though, Honda has vastly different plans: rumors include a 1.5-liter hybrid with 150 hp and a 2.0-liter for the Type R that could be assisted by an electric motor

The 2-door hatch will be a different proposition than the 4-door and aimed at a different buyer just like the current models in Europe. Not that it will make a difference to American buyers, because just like the car it (kind of) plays doppelganger to, the Civic hatch isn't coming to the U.S. Thanks for the tip, Colin!

[Source: Auto Express]

 

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]]>civiccivic hatchcivic hatchbackCivicHatchCivicHatchbackeuro civicEuroCivichondahonda civichonda euro civicHondaCivicHondaEuroCivic2008-08-21T11:59:00+00:00<![CDATA[Design Study: Nissan 240/Fairlady Z successor]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/20/design-study-nissan-240-fairlady-z-successor/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/20/design-study-nissan-240-fairlady-z-successor/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/20/design-study-nissan-240-fairlady-z-successor/#commentsFiled under: , ,


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Nissan's plans for an affordable, rear-wheel-drive coupe to slot in below the current Z have been rumored for years and we've been informed that internal politics have killed off at least one revival of an iconic Datsun. If work ever gets underway on another budget coupe, Nissan should seriously pursue Polish designer Iacoski and his interpretation of a 240Z/Fairlady revival.

Aft of the a-pillar, Iacoski's inspiration is clearly apparent, blending the old 240's slopping roofline and short rear overhangs with the muscular haunches and angled fender flares of the current 350Z. Up front, the Photoshop wizard retained the old Fairlady's elongated hood and power bulge, and matched them with a front air dam, bumper and headlamp arrangement influenced by the second GTR Proto concept.

We're totally smitten and think you'll be equally entertained when you check out the gallery of images below.

Gallery: Iacoski Datsun 240Z/Fairlady


[Source: Digimods via NihonCar]

 

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]]>240zfairladyiacoskinissan2008-08-20T18:28:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: First guess at Aston Martin One-77]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/19/rendered-speculation-first-guess-at-aston-martin-one-77/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/19/rendered-speculation-first-guess-at-aston-martin-one-77/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/19/rendered-speculation-first-guess-at-aston-martin-one-77/#commentsFiled under: , ,

It is our sincere hope that this rendering is as far off the mark as we think it is. The scary part is that if you look at the teaser and then flip back to this shot, the elements actually seem to match up. The horror. That big venty nose on an Aston? We sure hope this chop winds up being the product of a photoshop artist with bad taste. We'll lose all respect for Aston Martin if it ends up making an Attack Mode GT, even if it does pack a V12 and accelerate fast enough to catch a sprinting Chuck Norris.

[Source: TTAC]

 

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]]>aston martinaston martin conceptaston martin one-77aston martin renderingAstonMartinAstonMartinConceptAstonMartinOne-77AstonMartinRendering2008-08-19T09:26:00+00:00<![CDATA[Spied & Rendered: Alfa Romeo 149]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/15/spied-and-rendered-alfa-romeo-149/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/15/spied-and-rendered-alfa-romeo-149/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/15/spied-and-rendered-alfa-romeo-149/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

As Alfa Romeo prepares to launch its next all-new model, dubbed the 149, test mules have been spotted, details have come into focus and speculations have been rendered.

The five-door hatchback will join the MiTo in replacing the aging 147. Sources suggest that the 149 moniker could be dropped before the car is unveiled next year, only a few telling months after the Volkswagen Golf VI is due for its debut. Borrowing styling cues from the 8C Competizione and MiTo, the Alfa 149 is expected it to include a new three-arm rear suspension and Alfa's trick Q2 differential, with the eventual availability of Q4 all-wheel-drive remaining a question mark. Diesel and gasoline engines are anticipated to range between 120 and 250 horsepower, and the 149 is tipped to be complying with the upcoming six-star EuroNCAP safety rating, and more tellingly, new U.S. crash requirements as well.

Some still maintain that the Alfa hatch will be based on the same platform that underpins the Fiat Bravo and Lancia Delta, although Alfa representatives have asserted that the 149 will spearhead its own unique platform. Either way, the platform could underpin the replacement for the 159 sedan and wagon, as well as the replacements for the Brera and Spider, while Alfa executives continue to deliberate over the possibility of a crossover model as well.

[Sources: Autocar and Projetto 940]

 

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]]>alfaalfa 147alfa 149alfa romeoAlfa147Alfa149AlfaRomeorenderedrendered speculationRenderedSpeculationrenderingspiedspy shotsSpyShots2008-08-15T07:58:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: Audi S5 Cabrio]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/14/rendered-speculation-audi-s5-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/14/rendered-speculation-audi-s5-cabrio/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/14/rendered-speculation-audi-s5-cabrio/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

With spy shots already out in the open, so to speak, anticipation is running rampant on the upcoming convertible version of the Audi A5/S5 coupe. The cabrio is anticipated to replace the convertible version of the A4, and is tipped to make its debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show.

The photoshop rendering you see above was skillfully executed by Quinty, and gives us a pretty good idea of what the sporty S5 cabrio could look like. While its competitors opt for retractable hard-tops, the convertible A5 and S5 are expected to use a simpler (and lighter-weight) soft-top, surrounded by a chrome strip to class it up a little. Power will likely carry over from the fixed-roof version when the new convertible hits the market early next year.

[Source: Autoblog.nl via CarScoop]

 

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]]>audiaudi a5audi a5 cabrioaudi a5 cabrioletaudi a5 convertibleaudi s5audi s5 cabrioaudi s5 cabrioletaudi s5 convertibleAudiA5AudiA5CabrioAudiA5CabrioletAudiA5ConvertibleAudiS5AudiS5CabrioAudiS5CabrioletAudiS5Convertible2008-08-14T15:01:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: Nissan making Murano convertible for 2010]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/13/rendered-speculation-murano-convertible-due-in-2010/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/13/rendered-speculation-murano-convertible-due-in-2010/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/13/rendered-speculation-murano-convertible-due-in-2010/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Try as we might, we could not find the punchline to this bit of news, so we're going to run with it. Nissan is creating a Murano convertible, supposedly for empty nesters who want a side dish of top down to go with space for the kids and grandkids. Should such a thing occur, it will be searing your retinas as of 2010.

Nothing is slated to change on the car except the use of a soft-top convertible, even less trunk space, and most likely, the price. To see the rendering, if Nissan simply took the top off, the car might be a little bulbous but acceptable. If Nissan were to use a rollhoop, however... that means they're making a PT Cruiser with a higher seating position. And, as far as we're concerned, that just ain't cool... Thanks for the tip, Cory!

[Source: Inside Line]

 

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]]>convertibleconvertiblescuvmuranomurano convertibleMuranoConvertiblenissan muranoNissanMurano2008-08-13T10:27:00+00:00<![CDATA[2010 Mazda3 revealed by a toy? Not really, but kind of]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/11/2010-mazda3-revealed-by-a-toy-not-really-but-kind-of/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/11/2010-mazda3-revealed-by-a-toy-not-really-but-kind-of/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/11/2010-mazda3-revealed-by-a-toy-not-really-but-kind-of/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Click above for more renderings of the 2010 Mazda3

Sure, it has happened where a toy manufacturer accidentally reveals a new car, but we don't believe this is one of those times. These renderings of the redesigned 2010 Mazda3 were posted in a thread over on carspyshots.net under the auspice of being toy renderings, but our colleagues from Autoblog Spanish did some digging and discovered that Mazda actually owns these images, not some Japanese toy manufacturer. Thus, it's more likely that these are actual renderings of the real, full-scale 2010 Mazda3. Of course, we could all be wrong and these renderings may have been made by a kid in his mother's basement, as the perspective and scale seems off in some areas. Then again, the design they show, which takes a few styling cues from the new Mazda6 and refreshed RX-8, is right in line with what we're expecting. Thanks for the tip, Galvin!

Gallery: 2010 Mazda3 Renderings


[Source: Carspyshots.net]

 

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]]>2010 mazda32010Mazda3mazdamazda32008-08-11T07:56:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation II: Production Chevy Volt, closer but no cigar]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/08/rendered-speculation-ii-production-chevy-volt-closer-but-no-ci/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/08/rendered-speculation-ii-production-chevy-volt-closer-but-no-ci/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/08/rendered-speculation-ii-production-chevy-volt-closer-but-no-ci/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


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So let's talk renderings of what the production Chevrolet Volt might look like since they seem to be popping up a few places now. We know for a fact that it will look different from the concept that debuted in January 2007 at the Detroit Auto Show. Will it look like the image above or more like the one we showed you earlier today from another site? From what we know it will almost certainly be closer to this red car, although probably not exactly the same. As we learned last fall, the concept was not particularly aerodynamically efficient nor did it meet the requirements necessary to meet pedestrian safety standards. Since low drag is paramount in order to maximize the amount of kinetic energy recaptured during regenerative braking, the nose has to be much more rounded when viewed from above and the windshield needs more rake. The rendering above comes much closer on both counts and is also closer to what was seen on the wind tunnel model earlier this spring.

Gallery: Chevy Volt


[Sources: GM-Volt, AutoblogGreen]

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The Truth About Cars' contributor Andrei Avavarii is one of those rare individuals with a real knack for using Photoshop. Being a dedicated car guy, Avavarii's photochoppery is often a very good representation of what a real production automobile could look like. Such is the case with his latest piece, which offers an early glimpse into the design of GM's most highly anticipated vehicle before it's finally released to the public sometime in 2010 (hopefully).

The most radical design element kept in this speculative-image are the transparent sections built into the upper door skins first seen on the original concept. Lutz says that the production car will be recognizable as a Volt though some concessions will need to be made, so Avavarii has enlarged the greenhouse and streamlined the car a bit for the sake of aerodynamics. Of course, we'll just need to wait till Chevy lays down its cards -- possibly as early as this October in Paris -- before we know how accurate this rendering may be, but it's always fun to speculate in the meantime.

[Source: The Truth About Cars]

 

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]]>chevrolet voltchevrolet volt renderingchevrolet-voltChevroletVoltChevroletVoltRenderingchevy voltchevy volt renderingChevyVoltChevyVoltRenderingvoltvolt renderingVoltRendering2008-08-08T12:31:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulia to replace 159]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/08/rendered-speculation-2011-alfa-romeo-giulia-to-replace-159/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/08/rendered-speculation-2011-alfa-romeo-giulia-to-replace-159/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/08/rendered-speculation-2011-alfa-romeo-giulia-to-replace-159/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Alfa Romeo's marketing people have been bouncing around the idea of ditching the current three-digit numbering system and proceeding with a nameplate nomenclature. The shift - already in place on some models and not on others - could increase the appeal of certain models even more, while helping them avoid a crossroads that will inevitably come up when models like the 159 need to be replaced.

Italian magazine Quattroruote has come up with a composite image of what it thinks that vehicle could look like. Unfortunately the results are rather cumbersome, essentially Photoshopping the nose from the MiTo onto the existing 159 body. The rear-end rendering is not much better, but intriguingly appears to carry a New York State license plate. While the existing 159 remains one of the most striking mid-size sedans on the market, we hope its successor - speculatively reviving the Giulia nameplate of old - will look a heck of a lot better than this.

[Source: Quattroruote via CarScoop]

 

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]]>alfa 159alfa giuliaalfa romeo 159alfa romeo giuliaAlfa159AlfaGiuliaAlfaRomeo159AlfaRomeoGiuliaquattroruote2008-08-08T08:01:00+00:00<![CDATA[Reborn Citroën 2CV is weird as original]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/06/reborn-citroen-2cv-is-weird-as-original/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/06/reborn-citroen-2cv-is-weird-as-original/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/06/reborn-citroen-2cv-is-weird-as-original/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Click above for more renderings of this Citroën 2CV concept

Wondering what the heck you are looking at above? It's a concept by French designer David Portela of what a revised and reintroduced Citroën C2V could look like. Although the original design couldn't really be described as pretty, it's the personification of Megan Fox compared to this unfortunate conglomeration of Picasso-esque designs. Portela describes his creation's shapes as being "inspired by the original car, but also by the aeronautical world. They are a blend of the 1940-1950 style and futurism." We think it's more like a combination between an old steam locomotive and a submarine, but what do we know?

Amazingly, Citroën has never contacted Portela. We can't imagine why. In any case, we'd love to see a 2CV revival to commemorate its 60th anniversary. If that does happen, hopefully the result won't look anything like the concept you see here.

Gallery: Citroen 2CV Concept


[Source: David Portela via World Car Fans]

 

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]]>CitronCitron 2cvCitron2cvdavid portelaDavidPortela2008-08-06T17:01:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendering pays homage to BMW M1 and Dodge Challenger]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/01/rendering-pays-homage-to-bmw-m1-and-dodge-challenger/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/01/rendering-pays-homage-to-bmw-m1-and-dodge-challenger/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/01/rendering-pays-homage-to-bmw-m1-and-dodge-challenger/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Combining a Dodge with a BMW doesn't sound like a good idea. But then again, sound and sight are two different things. So just when we thought we'd seen it all, we're thrown for a surprise.

A Russian illustrator by the name of Remio, evidently quite skilled with the Photoshop and CAD, has managed to blend the new Dodge Challenger with the BMW M1 Homage show car, and the results are rather surprising. While some rendered speculation can prove to be quite close to the mark when the subject goes into production, we'll have to file this one squarely in the "never gonna happen" folder. Shame.

[Source: Cardesign.ru via CarScoop]

 

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]]>bmwbmw challengerbmw dodgebmw m1bmw m1 homagebmw m1 hommageBmwChallengerBmwDodgeBmwM1BmwM1HomageBmwM1Hommagechallengerdodgedodge challengerdodge m1DodgeChallengerDodgeM1m1remio2008-08-01T17:30:00+00:00<![CDATA[Rendered Speculation: SLR McLaren Speedster]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/31/rendered-speculation-slr-mclaren-speedster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/31/rendered-speculation-slr-mclaren-speedster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/31/rendered-speculation-slr-mclaren-speedster/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Click to view the SLR Speedster rendering courtesy of the artist

With a host of new exotics coming out from both Mercedes-Benz and its F1 and erstwhile supercar partner McLaren, the ageing Mercedes SLR McLaren is about to be shown the back door. But not before one last hoorah. And if this illustration is any indication, it will be one rip-roaring, ear-piercing hoorah indeed.

Based on the spy shots that have already surfaced of the SLR McLaren "Speedster" (we don't know if that's what it'll be called officially, but that's the name we've been tossing around), talented illustrator Jon Sibal has crafted the rendering you see above. According to Sibal, the headlights will be the only element of the exterior carried over from previous incarnations of the SLR to the new, more hardcore roofless swan-song. The hood, which previously melded into the A-pillars, is more flat; the nose draws even more direct inspiration from McLaren-Mercedes formula racing cars; the exhaust pipes have been moved into the side vents... oh yeah, and there's no roof. None whatsoever. There's barely any windshield for that matter, just a couple of deflectors. Needless to say, we hope the actual vehicle turns out to be as dramatic as Sibal's conception.

Check out the gallery below to see the rendering in high-resolution, along with our previous crop of spy shots of the SLR Speedster.

Gallery: Spy Shots: McLaren SLR Speedster


[Source: JonSibal.com]

 

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Yesterday's announcement that Hyundai would be bringing three Genesis coupe concepts to SEMA has been met with some skepticism surrounding the legitimacy of the first rendering Rhys Millen Racing released.

John Sibal posted the RMR Genesis coupe illustration on his site today, along with his own LF-A rendering that we featured back in April. There's a striking similarity between the LF-A's front bumper design - specifically the molded winglet, side air intake, air dam and tow-hook placement. We've tried contacting Hyundai about the matter, hoping they could provide contact information for the artist who drew up the coupe, but got stuck in voicemail Hell instead. While this could just be a case of indirect inspiration, we somehow doubt it and are looking forward to getting the full story soon. Thanks to all who tipped in.

[Source: JonSibal]

 

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