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10 cool concept cars

Take a look at these cars while you can. You can’t find these concepts in your local dealership, but BL is here with a sneak peek at some of the fastest, greenest and most luxurious automobiles on the planet.

PEUGEOT ONYX

Sporting one of the most distinctive designs of any concept in 2013, the Onyx’s stealthy carbon-fiber frame is highlighted with copper — yes, copper — fenders and doors that will age beautifully and give each car a one-of-a-kind finish. The cockpit is covered in wool felt, the dashboard is constructed of recycled newspapers and the cabin features a camera that captures your favorite driving experiences. And it has power. The Onyx goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.2 seconds. It’s unlikely the $1 million Onyx concept will ever actually be made in its current form.

BMW i8

With a state-of-the-art carbon-fiber frame, large butterfly-opening doors and flashy touches of electric blue throughout, the i8 might be one of the most futuristic-looking cars on Earth. This high-performance plug-in hybrid accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds, gets 87 miles per gallon and has a top speed of 155 mph. The price tag will be well over $120,000.

FORD ATLAS

Ford’s F-150 has been the best-selling pickup for almost 40 years, but the manufacturer has introduced a set of advancements in the form of the rugged Atlas. This truck features a next-generation EcoBoost engine with a massive improvement in fuel economy. The bed boasts hidden ramps for loading and unloading, numerous 110-volt outlets and an array of nifty tailgate tricks. While Ford has no immediate plans to produce the Atlas, expect to see its new features in a few of Ford’s future pickups.

ACURA NSX

While we’re still a couple of years away from seeing the new NSX in dealerships, this is the car that has many automotive fans excited this year. Aside from its sleek exterior design, it’s the interior styling that’s most remarkable. The NSX features what Acura calls the “Human Support Cockpit,” offering a unique blend of visibility, driving position and intuitive dashboard interface. Depending on which features are included on the showroom-ready model in 2015, the NSX might end up worth its hefty price tag of more than $100,000.

LEXUS LF-LC

Known for plush vehicles, Lexus has created a car unlike any it has made before. The 500-horsepower LF-LC features some revolutionary interior technology. The digital touch-screen dashboard is illuminated by a transparent interface. Similar touch-screen surfaces appear throughout the cabin, operating the windows, mirrors, seats and personal entertainment settings. Even the headlights are impressive, with both L-shaped headlights containing three LED projectors that vary in brightness depending on the time of day.

HYUNDAI HCD-14 GENESIS

This powerful four-door sedan represents a new approach for Hyundai, focusing more on luxury and high-tech features. The Genesis features a massive grille, low-profile roofline and unique rear-hinged doors. And the interior is even more impressive. The Genesis uses state-of-the-art eye-tracking and gesture-recognition technology to control the car’s most important functions. The Genesis is also notable for its distinct growl, thanks to a ceramic-lined exhaust system. Expect a similar model to hit showroom floors by 2015.

MCLAREN P1

The McLaren P1 has one goal: to be the best car on the road and track. This plug-in hybrid might be just that. The P1 is a ready-made racecar, offering Formula One racecar features like the Instant Power Assist System, providing an instant boost in horsepower, and the Drag Reduction System, controlling the car’s rear wing. With a top speed of 217 mph and a whopping 903 horsepower, this automotive masterpiece will be priced at $1.15 million.

VIA MOTORS XTRUX

This off-road truck might have a hardy 804-horsepower V-8 engine, but it’s also one of the greenest vehicles around. The truck is a plug-in hybrid that offers up to 100 mpg. This concept will sell for almost $80,000, if it ends up getting manufactured.

BENTLEY EXP 9 F

Bentley is known for classy, luxurious touring sedans. Now the English manufacturer has introduced its first SUV. The 600-horsepower EXP 9 F retains all of Bentley’s famously extravagant options. It includes a panoramic glass roof, silk floor mats, diamond-quilted leather seats and a tailgate that transforms into an umbrella-equipped picnic area.

CADILLAC CIEL

The Ciel — French for “sky” — is a big, bold four-seat convertible, featuring rear-hinged doors, sustainable wood paneling and massive 22-inch wheels. The most defining element of the Ciel is its Italian olive wood interior trim, made from a single fallen 300-year-old tree. While the Ciel in its current form may never see the showroom floor, Cadillac plans to expand its lineup with 10 new throwback rides, beginning in 2014.

58 Comments on 10 cool concept cars

  1. COOL

  2. darn it. now MY car looks bad

  3. AWESOMESAUCE // September 1, 2017 at 6:44 pm // Reply

    waitwaitwaitwait COPPER?!

  4. ford atlas is epic !

  5. Peugeot onyx is epic !

  6. I want the cadillac. It looks soooo nice, soooo sophisticated.

  7. I know this is cool but have you seen the new Bugatii Veryon 16.4 sport but these cars are nice. I take the mclarein P1,the Acura NSX,Lexus LF-LC,Peugeot Onyx, and the BMWi8.I add on the ford Atlas

  8. I thought there was gonna be more,but BMW i8 is AWESOME!!!

  9. i love cool concepts!!!

  10. the fords the boss

  11. I want either the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 9th, or 10th. I might want them all if im rich!

  12. I want that Lexus!!!!!!!!

  13. This is SO COOL.

  14. Ford’s da boss!!!

  15. mclarin is like beast, no one can top that.

  16. the ford atlas is boss

  17. These are one of the most amazing cars I’ve ever seen in my whole life EVER

  18. the car fanatic // October 24, 2013 at 8:31 pm // Reply

    hope they produce one of these some day…😃

  19. and a bugati veron, the fastest production car in the world

  20. I wish I had a ford mustang cobra gt 500

  21. greasemonkey2030 // October 21, 2013 at 5:57 pm // Reply

    the ford atlas will be cool to have around

  22. the via xtruck looks like a chevy silverado

  23. i wish there were more 🙁

  24. WHERE IS THE CORVETTE STINGRAY?!?

  25. I WANT THE MACLERIN P1 now

  26. sharktoothnot says // October 16, 2013 at 9:22 am // Reply

    cool i want the 2nd

  27. i love it

  28. i call the bmw 18 i want it soo bad

  29. that BMW i8 is mine

  30. I thought there was going to be more cars than this.

  31. MarioDoesMinecraft // September 26, 2013 at 7:06 pm // Reply

    I want that bmw I8 it looks sick and sleek.I love cars and i want a aston martin db5 lol

  32. Totally the i8!!!

  33. Where is the Ford gt?

  34. I came here hoping to find different car concepts. At least there’s more than one picture of a car.

  35. i want the peugeot onyx

  36. dibs on the mclaren,lexus,acura,the audi,the ciel,the peugeot,the bmw,the hyundai,the
    bentley,the ford gt and the camaro

  37. There’s 10 cars here, and there’s 14 cars in the magazine. They’re missing the ford GT, chevy Camaro, Audi TT, and the chevy corvette Sting Ray!. What’s up with that?

  38. awesome!!!!!!!!!! I want the Cadillac Ceil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : – )

  39. Scientist so cool! // September 24, 2013 at 9:30 pm // Reply

    I love the BMW i8. I bet it costs over 100,00 dollars

  40. Whoa…….100 MPG? That’s INSANE!!!!

  41. WHERE IS THE FORD GT?!?!?!?!!!?!?!!!?

  42. dibs on the mclaren

  43. Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  44. i want the ford atlas

  45. bmw i8 is a great car

  46. I already knew Bentley was making an SUV, but it still looks gnarly

  47. I want the BMW i8 soooo bad!

  48. Cool I want the 1st won

  49. the nintendo fan // September 17, 2013 at 6:10 pm // Reply

    to the moderators can you be faster???

  50. the nintendo fan // September 17, 2013 at 4:15 pm // Reply

    my precios MCLAREN P1 it stole its from us and placedeses a over 1 milion price!!!!!!!

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