Clever designers and engineers dream up car concepts that push the limits of what's

possible on four wheels. These cars are meant to showcase new styles and technology
while gauging consumer reaction. These experimental and imaginative cars have a wide
range of features that appeal to a array of enthusiasts. Lets take a look at six of the
coolest concept cars throughout history.

All-around ultra-futuristic styling, a sleek low profile, and seating for six whats not to
love about the Phantom Corsair? Built in 1938, this dream car was designed by Rust
Heinz of the Heinz Company and Maurice Schwartz of the coachbuilding company
Bohman & Schwartz. Coolest feature: the Phantom Corsair had no door handles; the
doors opened electrically using push-buttons.

In this concept car, the driver and passenger sit in completely separate cockpits so
conversation happens over an intercom. Only 18 of this model were ever made. It
boasts a conventional 250bhp Audi five-cylinder engine.

This model replaces traditional rigid body materials with polyurethane-coated

Spandex that is durable and resilient. This material is stretched over an aluminium
wire moveable frame, which allows the car to change shape. When the car is parked,
the steering wheel and instruments sit on the center console and they transition back
to their correct positions when the car is started.

The Ford SYNus

concept car was
designed to
maximize safety.
Inspired by the
armadillo, the
SYNus strived to
be ultra-strong
on the outside
with a soft,
comfortable
interior. This cool
cars aesthetics
was based on the
look of modern
bank vaults and
features a bulletresistant frame
and windows.
This is one tough
concept car.

This ride sports a carbon-fiber frame highlighted with copper fenders and doors. The
cockpit is covered in wool felt, the dashboard is constructed of recycled newspapers,
and the cabin features a camera that captures driving experiences. It goes from 0 to 60
mph in 2.2 seconds.

The original version of this privately funded concept car was designed by the youngest designer to
work at GM at the time, in 1957. Combining style cues from the original Corvette Stingray, the
2009 concept has modern elements such as scissor-style doors, a rear-view camera with nightvision, and a hybrid engine. Its topped off with four large rear exhausts and wicked rear lights.

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Image Attributions

Slide 3 Photo Provided By Alden Jewell (1938 Phantom Corsair Uploaded by

PDTillman) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via
Wikimedia Commons
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Wikimedia Commons
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Summary
Concept cars are exciting and desirable but rarely go into production. There are
hundreds of concept models to envy. Ultimately they would need to be modified for
practicality, safety, regulatory compliance, and cost. Check out these six ultra-sleek
concept cars throughout history.