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AUTOS: 10 Coolest Concepts Of 2012
Technology and performance ruled the show-car circuit during the past year, although evocative styling got most of the attention.
The Bertone Nuccio concept celebrates the firm’s centennial and the life its longtime design chief, Nuccio Bertone. (Photo: Carrozzeria Bertone)
High-performance concept cars powered by electricity or hybrid systems highlighted the auto-show debuts during 2012, a sign of a changing world of technology and sustainability. But there were still plenty of unmitigated displays of dream-car styling and raw power.
Here are 10 of the top show cars and concepts that took us for magic-carpet rides during 2012:
Bertone Nuccio, an “extreme sports car” named for the late longtime head of the design house, Nuccio Bertone, and a celebration of the company’s centennial.
Jeep Mighty FC Concept, an imposing off-roader built to resemble the famed cab-forward Jeeps of the past.
BMW i8 Concept Spyder, from the automaker’s new sustainability brand, an advanced electric sports car that’s slated for production.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell, with an electric motor at each wheel and 740 horsepower, based on the fabulous gullwing-door production SLS.
Lamborghini Urus SUV, which could reveal a future crossover for the Italian supercar builder.
Pininfarina Cambiano, gorgeously rendered by the famed Italian design house, a four-seat plug-in diesel-hybrid.
Infiniti Emerg-e, an extended-range electric sports car built on the chassis of a Lotus Evora.
Lexus LF-LC, a hybrid supercar in both red and a later Opal Blue version, based on the current LFA performance coupe.
Acura NSX3, a hybrid look forward to the rebirth of Acura’s famed NSX sports car.
Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force, a design project focusing on the highway-patrol vehicle of the future.
For a photo gallery of the 10 Coolest Concepts, see Concept Cars.
Bob Golfen, Automotive Editor for SPEED.com, is a veteran auto writer based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a passion for collector cars, car culture and the automotive lifestyle. SPEED.com fans can email Bob Golfen at
Here are 10 of the top show cars and concepts that took us for magic-carpet rides during 2012:
Bertone Nuccio, an “extreme sports car” named for the late longtime head of the design house, Nuccio Bertone, and a celebration of the company’s centennial.
Jeep Mighty FC Concept, an imposing off-roader built to resemble the famed cab-forward Jeeps of the past.
BMW i8 Concept Spyder, from the automaker’s new sustainability brand, an advanced electric sports car that’s slated for production.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell, with an electric motor at each wheel and 740 horsepower, based on the fabulous gullwing-door production SLS.
Lamborghini Urus SUV, which could reveal a future crossover for the Italian supercar builder.
Pininfarina Cambiano, gorgeously rendered by the famed Italian design house, a four-seat plug-in diesel-hybrid.
Infiniti Emerg-e, an extended-range electric sports car built on the chassis of a Lotus Evora.
Lexus LF-LC, a hybrid supercar in both red and a later Opal Blue version, based on the current LFA performance coupe.
Acura NSX3, a hybrid look forward to the rebirth of Acura’s famed NSX sports car.
Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force, a design project focusing on the highway-patrol vehicle of the future.
For a photo gallery of the 10 Coolest Concepts, see Concept Cars.
Bob Golfen, Automotive Editor for SPEED.com, is a veteran auto writer based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a passion for collector cars, car culture and the automotive lifestyle. SPEED.com fans can email Bob Golfen at
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