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AUTOS: Top 10 Concept Cars Of 2011
Automakers looked to the past and far into the future with evocative styling exercises and technological dream cars, with photo gallery.
BMW choose the Concorso Villa d'Este in Italy to unveil its 328 Hommage Concept, shown with another example of streamlined beauty. (Photo: BMW)
Although 2011 could be remembered for its electric- and hybrid-powered concept vehicles, it was also a year of fantastical dream cars that celebrated past glories or provided a glimpse of a high-tech future, seen at auto shows and special events around the world.
Here are the 10 concept cars that lit up the circuit during 2011:
Cadillac Ciel concept convertible – Unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, this bold full-size convertible (pronounced C-L) takes slab-sided ‘60s design into the future.
Jaguar X-C16 hybrid – Another gorgeous concept car from Jaguar, this curvaceous coupe could become a new production car for the British automaker.
BMW 328 Hommage – The lightweight concept car is described by BMW as a modern interpretation of the 1930s-era 328, and like the original pays close attention lightweight design, now using carbon-fiber reinforced plastic to keep the curb weight down to 1,720 pounds.
Mercedes-Benz Unimog concept – One of the year’s wildest concepts, the Automaker celebrates 60 years of its relentless off-road beast with a design study painted the color of a poisonous frog.
Smart Electric Urban-Pickup concept – A tiny roadster with a truck bed, this one is designed for active city folks with small cargo to bring along, such as a pair of bicycles.
Honda AC-X Hybrid – The four-door coupe uses plug-in hybrid efficiency and varying selectable driving modes with a body style that looks into Honda’s future.
Toyota Fun-Vii – Described by the automaker as a “smart phone on wheels,” this imaginative vehicle has a highly creative driver interface and its entire outer skin is actually a video screen.
Chevrolet COPO Camaro concept – Literally uncrated at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, this one is a factory-built drag racer based on the 2012 ZL-1.
Land Rover Defender concept – Here’s a look ahead at the possible design of the British SUV builder’s future version of the iconic off-roader.
Lotus Evora GTE Road Car concept – Also debuted at the Pebble Beach Concours, this is a 420-horsepower street version of the GTE race car.
For a gallery of photos, see Top 10 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 the 10 concept cars that lit up the circuit during 2011:
Cadillac Ciel concept convertible – Unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, this bold full-size convertible (pronounced C-L) takes slab-sided ‘60s design into the future.
Jaguar X-C16 hybrid – Another gorgeous concept car from Jaguar, this curvaceous coupe could become a new production car for the British automaker.
BMW 328 Hommage – The lightweight concept car is described by BMW as a modern interpretation of the 1930s-era 328, and like the original pays close attention lightweight design, now using carbon-fiber reinforced plastic to keep the curb weight down to 1,720 pounds.
Mercedes-Benz Unimog concept – One of the year’s wildest concepts, the Automaker celebrates 60 years of its relentless off-road beast with a design study painted the color of a poisonous frog.
Smart Electric Urban-Pickup concept – A tiny roadster with a truck bed, this one is designed for active city folks with small cargo to bring along, such as a pair of bicycles.
Honda AC-X Hybrid – The four-door coupe uses plug-in hybrid efficiency and varying selectable driving modes with a body style that looks into Honda’s future.
Toyota Fun-Vii – Described by the automaker as a “smart phone on wheels,” this imaginative vehicle has a highly creative driver interface and its entire outer skin is actually a video screen.
Chevrolet COPO Camaro concept – Literally uncrated at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, this one is a factory-built drag racer based on the 2012 ZL-1.
Land Rover Defender concept – Here’s a look ahead at the possible design of the British SUV builder’s future version of the iconic off-roader.
Lotus Evora GTE Road Car concept – Also debuted at the Pebble Beach Concours, this is a 420-horsepower street version of the GTE race car.
For a gallery of photos, see Top 10 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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