Thursday, April 3, 2008

Concept Cars, Innovation and Inspiration

The concept car phenomenon began in the '50s with General Motors's Harley Earl. His legacy is alive and well today with engineers remaining true to the idea of the concept car serving as laboratory and inspiration.
Prototype Use for Concept Cars

Concept cars are created by manufacturers to demonstrate a new design, style, or automotive feature in the form of a prototype. Auto shows are the chief venue where concept cars are displayed to gauge audience response to these new ideas before they are committed to production.
Concepts for Muscle Cars Camaro and Dodge Challenger

2006 2007 stands to be a banner year for the appearance of some performance favorites from the past at auto shows worldwide. Look for Dodge Challenger Concept to turn heads once again, along with the revival of the legendary Chevrolet Camaro Concept.



Design Proving Ground

A design can be judged by the public, opinions gathered, and unforseen problems can be discovered. While many concept cars emphasize external design and may not be fully functioning, others are truly experimenting with new fuel technologies or safety measures.



J. Prinz

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