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Five American Concepts That Failed To Make It
Carmakers across the globe are continuously designing and developing new cars that are first revealed to the world as concept cars. The responses generated by the the general public and car critics are used by carmakers to asses if the concept can make it to the production line or not. Further, the concept must also make a fine business case even if it impresses the people.
Considering this scenario, it is very clear that not all concept cars end up becoming successful production cars. American carmakers Ford, Chrysler and General Motors always had a couple of concept cars on display in all major auto shows. Many of them failed to become production cars despite rave reviews. Here is a look at five American concept cars that remained concepts.
Ford Indigo
The Indigo brand name for a car was used even before Tata Motors started selling its Indica based sedan. Ford designed a GT super car named as the Indigo in 1996 itself. The concept was inspired by Indy race cars which are extremely popular in America.
Ford Indigo
The Ford Indigo concept was powered by a massive V12 engine that could send the car past 60mph from 0 in just 3.9 seconds. Such performance was unheard of when it was unveiled and it was truly well ahead of its time.
Buick Blackhawk
The Buick Blackhawk concept was the American car brand's attempt at changing its brand image from being an old man's car. Buick was looking at the younger car buyer and the Blackhawk concept definitely grabbed eyeballs.
Buick Blackhawk
The Blackhawk is a combination of classic styling along with contemporary proportions. It was powered by a 463bhp Buick GS V8 engine first introduced in the 1970s. Although the Blackhawk drew crowds towards it, the concept never graduated to production.
Jeep Hurricane
Jeep has been synonymous with building off-roading vehicles and the Hurricane concept is a complete off-road vehicle. With 20 inch wheels and 37 inch tyres, the Hurricane was a delight to off-roaders.
Jeep Hurricane
The most notable aspect about the Jeep Hurricane is that its four wheels could turn and move independently. This allowed the Hurricane to have a turning radius of 0.
Chrysler Atlantic
The Chrysler Atlantic concept was designed at a time when Chrysler was still owned by German premium brand Daimler. Not surprisingly, Chrysler developed the Atlantic Concept in 1995. The car's design reminds us the classic Buggati Atlantic from the 1930s.
Chrysler Atlantic
Alas the Chrysler Atlantic never made it to production. Chrysler used the car only as a marketing prop.
Lincoln Continental Concept
Ford's premium brand Lincoln had unveiled this Continental Concept in 2002 itself. The Lincoln Continental was aimed at Cadillac premium sedans. The Continental was powered by a 414bhp 6-litre V12.
Lincoln Continental Concept
The exterior design was pure luxury and so was its interiors. With Rolls-Royce inspired suicide doors, the Lincoln Continental could have been a winner, had Ford not shelved the project.
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