| In 1938, when Harley Earl designed the Buick | | | | engine configurations are not the only "cool" things |
| Y-Job, the auto industry would never be the | | | | about the Hurricane though. The vehicle has the |
| same. The said car became the first concept and | | | | ability to turn all four of its wheels inwardly which |
| the first of the numerous concept vehicles to this | | | | allows it to have a zero-foot turning radius. With |
| day. | | | | those features, the Hurricane would have become |
| Concept cars or show cars are generally designed | | | | the supreme off-road driving vehicle in production. |
| to demonstrate a new concept whether in the | | | | Next on the list of the "coolest" concept vehicles |
| design, performance or features. These are | | | | is the Maserati Birdcage. This concept vehicle was |
| commonly displayed on auto shows where car | | | | produced by the Italian car manufacturer based |
| manufacturers can gauge the level of acceptance | | | | on the MC12/Enzo chassis. This means that the |
| among the countless auto show attendees. These | | | | Birdcage not only has good looks but it also has |
| vehicles are considered to be some of the best | | | | the power under its hood to back up its sleek |
| looking cars given the fact that they are designed | | | | styling. A real statement in the exterior design of |
| not for production meaning car makers can spend | | | | the vehicle is its canopy which opens and closes |
| a lot of money in producing a single prototype. In | | | | similar to that of jet cockpit. It was designed by |
| recent memory, there are at least ten "coolest" | | | | Maserati to pay homage to the Birdcages of the |
| concept cars which are not expected to be | | | | 1960s which won races even against German |
| mass-produced anytime soon. These ten concept | | | | cars. |
| cars were listed by ign.com, a multimedia news | | | | Another concept vehicle on the list is the Nissan |
| and reviews website which also cover cars. | | | | Terranaut. While it differs among the other |
| One of the ten coolest concept cars is the | | | | concept vehicles on the list in terms of exterior |
| Chrysler Firepower - a concept car based on the | | | | styling, the Terranaut offers the most advanced |
| iconic Dodge Viper. The said concept car was | | | | interior among concept vehicles. This is a roving |
| developed by DaimlerChrysler back when the | | | | scientific lab complete with advanced |
| German and the American companies were still | | | | workstations. This is one concept vehicle that will |
| together. One of the most pleasing attributes of | | | | not be seen on any showroom in the near future. |
| this concept car is its sleek styling and luxurious | | | | When it comes to the interior of a concept |
| interior. Not only does the Firepower boasts of its | | | | vehicle, the Saab Aero-X is on the top of the list |
| looks but also of its power which comes from a | | | | with its cockpit resembling that of a jet fighter. |
| 6.1-liter HEMI V8 engine. | | | | Similar to the Birdcage, the canopy of the Aero-X |
| According to Chrysler, the Firepower concept's | | | | is operates like that of a jet fighter. |
| engine can produce as much as 425 horsepower | | | | Another concept vehicle on the list is the Suzuki |
| and can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in just | | | | P.X. This concept vehicle is arguably the biggest in |
| 4.5 seconds. With Chrysler facing reduced sales | | | | the list. According to its manufacturer: "For people |
| and being separated from its parent, the | | | | who want to indulge their sense of enjoyment |
| production of the Firepower is almost impossible | | | | without compromising family mobility, Suzuki |
| indeed. | | | | presents the P.X. Inside it has a streamlined form |
| Another concept vehicle on the list is the Ford | | | | that's refreshingly modern but comfortingly |
| SportTrac Adrenalin. Just like the Chrysler | | | | familiar, to give a roomy, high-class environment |
| Firepower, the Adrenalin was also announced to | | | | equipped with everything you need for |
| be produced by the Dearborn-based company. | | | | enjoyment. Three rows of limousine-style Recaro |
| Unfortunately though for those who were | | | | seats combine relaxing comfort with a |
| expecting the production version of the Adrenalin, | | | | second-row function that creates even more |
| production was called off for undisclosed reasons. | | | | space. The P.X. is the ideal compact minivan in |
| The Adrenalin would have been part of Ford's | | | | which to chill out and enjoy the ride." |
| Special Vehicle Team which specializes in the | | | | In terms of size, the concept vehicle Toyota F3R |
| production of tuned version s of Ford production | | | | is not left behind by the P.X. This minivan exhibits |
| vehicles. The fact that the Adrenalin was | | | | the same characteristics of the Scion xB. Both |
| supposed to be a "tuner" production vehicle | | | | the xB and the F3R are boxy but quite appealing |
| shows how the concept car got into the list. Its | | | | in their boxiness. The F3R is also loaded with cool |
| production version was, before it was called off, | | | | features such as ambient lighting, a lounge in the |
| would have been a V8 engine which reportedly | | | | back, and a high-end AV system. |
| can produce 390 horsepower. | | | | Another concept vehicle on the list is the |
| Another advanced concept vehicle which made | | | | Volkswagen EcoRacer. This concept vehicle is not |
| the list is the Jeep Hurricane. This concept vehicle | | | | only in the list for its good looks and high level of |
| is unlike the Firepower and the Adrenalin in the | | | | performance. That is because its 1.5 liter turbo |
| sense that this vehicle was never intended to be | | | | diesel engine is one of the most efficient in its |
| mass produced. One apparent reason for that is | | | | class. The fuel efficiency of this car may have |
| the cost of production since the Hurricane comes | | | | given Volkswagen the green light to mass |
| equipped with two HEMI engines. Both of these | | | | produce this vehicle but due to unknown reasons, |
| engines can produce as much as 335 horsepower | | | | the company does not plan to mass produce the |
| and 370 lb-ft of torque. That means that the | | | | EcoRacer. |
| Hurricane has access to as much as 670 | | | | Last but not the least on the list is the Volvo 3CC. |
| horsepower and 740 lb-ft of torque. | | | | This concept vehicle runs on an electric motor |
| If the vehicle had been mass-produced, its engine | | | | which makes it a cleaner car than the EcoRacer. |
| could have produced more power if fitted with | | | | Similar to the EcoRacer though, the 3CC combines |
| Jet chips aftermarket parts. The two engines are | | | | its environment friendliness with stunning good |
| placed on both ends of the vehicle to give the | | | | looks and a performance level to boot. |
| rear and the front wheels equal power. The two | | | | |