Year: 2014
Debut at Geneva Motor Show
Production cost: $100,000*
At first glance, the Q50 Rogue may appear to be an unassuming sedan, but it is full of surprises. Modeled after the Q50 sports sedan, the Eau Rouge has some discreet racing features along with many custom features too such as a custom carbon fiber roof and dual-exhaust system. One of the most unique elements of the Eau Rouge is its deep red hue.
The car’s paint was created with a red-infused clear coat resulting in an extraordinary red color. But you’ll have to save that illustrious red for your dreams, because this model too, never made it to mass production.
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.
2008 BMW M1 Homage
Year: 2008
Debut at Concorso d’Eleganza di Villa d’Este
Production cost: $400,000*
Another concept from BMW that commemorates past models is the M1 Homage. Designed by Paul Bracq, the eye-popping frame was a 30 year anniversary of the original M1. While it could not have pop-up headlights like the original one (for safety reasons), they were still designed to be sleek and discreet.
Again, the purpose of the 2008 M1 Homage was only a celebration of the past model (it was built with no real engine or interior) and was never intended to head to production.
2014 Mini Superleggera Vision
Year: 2014
Debut at Concorso d’Eleganza di Villa d’Este
Production cost: $50,000*
An adorable concept with a distinctly British flair, the toy-like, Mini Superleggera was created with an electric motor. Though the exterior design has some familiar elements of other Mini hatchbacks, the Superleggera Vision is considered a roadster.
The two-seater has a simplistic yet stylish interior and can reach 155 miles per hour. Considering all of its features, it’s a pity the Superleggera is still just a concept.