Year: 2009
Debut at: Invitation only show, Molsheim, France
Production cost: $2.3 Million*
The signature of the Bugatti 16C Galbier was the central rib that ran throughout the model’s body. The exterior design conveyed old school elegance with modern power as it contained an 8 liter, twin-supercharged W16 engine.
The Galibier engine had 1,000 horsepower and could reach speeds of 236 miles per hour. Though it was slated for production, the Galibier never made it to the masses, perhaps because of its approximate 2.3 million dollar price tag.
2013 Nissan IDX
Year: 2013
Debut at Tokyo Motor Show
Production cost: $25,495
One of a set of twin concept cars, the Nissan IDx made its premiere in 2013 at the Tokyo Motor Show. Another car reminiscent of the past, its design was supposed to be similar to the Datsun SSS.
The IDX featured rear-wheel drive, a small, boxy yet lightweight body as well as a 1.6-liter engine. Though it was rumored to be affordable, the model simply sat on the shelf and was never pushed to production.
2006 Lamborghini Miura
Year: 2006
Debut at American Museum of TV and Radio
Production cost: $3 Million*
All at once vintage and modern, the Lamborghini Miura was a stunning model. The 2006 Miura was created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Miura concept created in 1966.
The sleek model weighed 2,425 pounds and, in true Lamborghini fashion, could reach speeds of 200 miles per hour. However, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann had no plans to make a new Miura, saying the 2006 Miura was simply a celebration of an iconic design.
2014 Hyundai PassoCorto
Year: 2014
Debut at: Geneva Motor Show
Production cost: N/A
The name “PassoCorto” translates to a short wheelbase in Italian which was the main feature of this powerful-looking two-seater concept car. The Hyundai PassoCorto was created for a collaborative design competition between Hyundai and Istituto Europeo di Design of Turin.
The PassoCorto displayed a 1.6 liter, turbocharged inline-4 to the power that produced 270 horsepower while the lightweight, carbon body weighed a dainty 1,852 pounds. Sadly, the PassoCorto never became available to public buyers.
2010 Audi Quattro
Year: 2010
Debut at Paris Motor Show
Production cost: $1.5 Million*
The Audi Quattro was the German brand’s modern model of their original Quattro Rally racing car. Though the 2010 Quattro had far more mainstream appeal, it retained a similar power (and even more) to that of its predecessor.
It contained a 2.5 liter unit like the original only this time, the 2010 came with a whopping 403 horsepower! But alas, the stunning concept never made it to production.