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.