The Most Iconic Concept Cars of All Time

GM Firebird

The GM Firebird I was inspired by jet fighters. With a gas-turbine engine and aircraft-style cockpit, it was the first U.S. car designed purely as a futuristic prototype.

Ford Nucleon

Imagine a car powered by a nuclear reactor! The Ford Nucleon was an ambitious concept showcasing nuclear propulsion as the future of mobility.

Alfa Romeo Carabo

Designed by Bertone, the Alfa Romeo Carabo introduced the iconic wedge shape and scissor doors that later inspired Lamborghini’s supercars.

Lancia Stratos Zero

The ultra-low Lancia Stratos Zero looked like a spaceship on wheels. Its futuristic design influenced rally car innovation and Lamborghini styling.

Mercedes-Benz C111

Mercedes’ C111 tested futuristic tech: Wankel rotary engines, turbo-diesel experiments, and gullwing doors. It became a symbol of performance innovation.

Lamborghini Marzal

The Marzal featured futuristic glass gullwing doors and a panoramic view. Though never mass-produced, it directly inspired the Lamborghini Espada.

BMW Gina Light Visionary

BMW’s Gina was revolutionary with a shape-shifting fabric skin instead of metal panels. It challenged how we think about car design.

Audi Skysphere

The Audi Skysphere concept redefined luxury with an adjustable wheelbase, autonomous driving, and futuristic electric performance.