Nissan ARC-X (1987)
Designed by Shigeru Miki, the ARC-X has a transverse-mount 24-valve v6 engine producing 190hp and included a 4WD layout with four-wheel steer capabilities. The aerodynamic design a
Volkswagen Auto 2000 (1981)
The Volkswagen designers equipped the Golf platform with a lightweight body, bringing the experimental vehicle down to 750 kilos. Powered by a 3 cylinder diesel engine, the Auto 20
Nissan NEO-X (1989)
This concept vehicle features an electronic Heads-Up Display (HUD) system, four user-adjustable bucket seats, glass which can darken at the touch of a button, and a laser radar war
Pontiac Banshee (1988)
The Pontiac Banshee was introduced in 1988 to provide a glimpse at the high-performance sports car of the future. The Banshee name first appeared in the ’60s as a code name for t
Mercury Antser (1980)
Mercury’s answer to America’s driving needs in the late 1980s and beyond was shown in the proposed Antser concept car. The prototype featured an aerodynamic design, lightweight
Toyota 4500GT (1989)
One of the greatest technical tours of force of all time was the verdict on the 4500GT show car of 1989. Its Lexus-based V-eight engine had five valves per cylinder, the gearbox ha
Saab EV-1 (1985)
Saab EV-1, or Saab 900 Turbo EV-1, was developed by Saab in 1985 as a fully functional and roadworthy future design study (EV-1 stands for Experimental Vehicle One). It was a sport
Opel Tech I (1981)
Vision The research vehicle TECH 1 was a further development that created a buzz at the IAA in 1981. The engineering study demonstrates Opel’s pioneering role in the field of aer
Citroen Activa (1988)
The Activa was built as a test bed for current and upcoming features to be found on family cars of the future. The suicide doors and partially-fixed windows were mainly only found
Nissan CUE-X Concept (1985)
Shown at the 1985 Tokyo Auto Show, the CUE-X represented a potential sedan of the 90’s. It utilized a 3-litre 24v V6 turbocharged powerplant providing 300hp through an automatic