Do not come in here and complain if you don't have a 1280 x 960 monitor.

Tired of making a new thread everytime a new car is released or a concept is shown, this is going to be my perpetual thread, showcasing new releases, concept cars, pre-production debuts, and just some wild unique cars.

I wanted to make this thread in September/October (Frankfurt, Tokyo, Essen Motor Shows), but due to my job, was unable to. But now, there are two motor shows going on in the US, so I have to make this thread.

Needless to say, this thread will be heavy with pictures, the biggest ones being 1280 x 960, but I will try to restrict myself to 1024 x 768. Anybody is welcome to post debuts as they see fit. I know there are 2 others in this forum who post new car debuts.

I actually started a thread like this 2-3 years ago, but it died out, and doesn't show up in search as well for some reason. But the rest of my new car threads can be found here:

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I will start off today with:

2006 Lamborghini Miura Concept

There is no engine, and no drivetrain. It was just released on the 40th anniversary of the original Miura. If they build it, it will be the Enzo-fighter by Lambo.

Funny (about Leno):

Quote :

"Deride it as retro, if you will, but the reaction of the crowd was overwhelmingly positive, with the likes of Leno bugging Lamborghini CEO Stefan Winklemann to put him at the front of the line once production begins. The only problem? According to Winklemann, there are “zero” production plans. The Miura concept is just a fantasy, not even mounted on a running chasses — at least for now. Other company officials suggest that under the right circumstances, they just might consider building the sleekly elegant two-seater. It’s just a question of coming up with the right business case. And that can be tricky when you’re talking about a car in this ultra-exclusive segment of the market. Sure, prices are high, and a production Miura would likely run at least as high as the Lamborghini Murcielago, around $250,000 or more. But that’s really not all that much when you’re building only 100 or so a year. In its entire, initial run, sales of the original Miura didn’t even reach 800. Still, said an obviously disappointed Leno, “I hope they build it. Why even make the concept if they’re not going to?” "

This gives a more optimistic look of future production (also says the cost will be around 700K):
http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060105/FREE/60104001/1057

Bigger pics:

http://seriouswheels.com/top-2006-Lamborghini-Miura-Concept.htm
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/lamborghini_miura.asp


Pics:

1/7/2006 8:42:08 PM

thank you

1/7/2006 9:08:26 PM

you are welcome

btw folks, considering purely looks

new miura, or ford gt?

i go with miura.

1/7/2006 9:25:23 PM

upon initial glance that side shot makes me think ford gt. but in looking at it more than once you can tell the differences between the two.

i think i like it.

1/7/2006 9:30:06 PM

gay wheels, porsche nose/headlights, 1976 styling

how queer

1/7/2006 9:33:55 PM

New Camaro Concept!!!





More Miura:

1/7/2006 9:37:53 PM

Chrysler Imperial Concept

This is is really mind-blowing.

Just as the 300C is compared with Bentleys a lot (and dubbed the "baby Bentley"), this Imperial will take Chrysler into Rolls Royce Phantom direction (at least look-wise, and quite a bit substance-wise as well).

I would say it looks as good, if not better from some aspects, than the RR Phantom!

Quote :

"At the opposite extreme lies the luxurious Imperial riding on a 123-inch wheelbase, a three-inch stretch over the 300C. To achieve the proper proportions for the concept, the overall length grows 17 inches to 214 inches, and the overall height is six inches taller than a 300C. The car rides on massive 22-inch turbine-finned wheels and tires, with passengers sitting nearly seven inches higher than in the 300C. Envisioned as a “noble” yet attainable flagship positioned a cut above the 300C (“It’s a six-figure image but at a much lower price,” says Tremont), the concept designed in Chrysler’s Auburn Hills studio doesn’t mimic Imperials of the past, but it does draw on some of the styling cues from those older cars. It also carries expressive attributes from Chrysler’s long line of concept cars, from the 1953 d’Elegance to the Fire-power that premiered at last year’s Detroit show. Among the design details incorporated into the concept: the long flowing hood and front end dominated by an upright radiator and strong horizontal grille; brushed and polished aluminum pods that evoke free-standing headlamps of Imperials from the 1930s and 1960s; circular LED taillights with floating outer rings that bring back the “gun sight” taillight look of early 1960s Imperials; and a roofline pulled rearward to enlarge the cabin and create a strong profile. The wide-open, B-pillar-less doors allow a panoramic view of the show car’s opulent four-seat, two-tone interior, where no expense is spared when it comes to use of leather, suede, California burl wood accents and satin-finished aluminum. Designers also paid considerable attention to handcrafted components like the sculptured instrument panel with large dual gauges, coved ceiling, and the floating oval armrests in the doors, all bathed in warm light."

Dodge Challenger Concept

Quote :

"Like Challengers past, this concept packs more than its share of muscle under the hood in the form of an SRT-tuned 6.1-liter, 425-hp, 420-lb-ft Hemi V8, linked to a six-speed manual transmission. Chrysler estimates the fully functional concept should rocket 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, clip the quarter-mile in 13 seconds and attain a top speed of 174 mph."

More pics from elsewhere, sorry for the repeats:













[Edited on January 7, 2006 at 10:12 PM. Reason : ]

1/7/2006 9:57:50 PM

Nice, nice, and nice...keep 'em coming!

1/8/2006 12:06:26 AM

imperial?...wtf, its a challenger

i don't understand the 'imperial' lingo

[Edited on January 8, 2006 at 1:34 AM. Reason : what]

1/8/2006 1:33:23 AM

the first car is a just rebadged ford

1/8/2006 1:34:28 AM

The Imperial is the brown 4-door *above* the challenger pics.

1/8/2006 2:04:08 AM

hmmm, from red x's to a shit colored sedan




also, anyone know if the 6.4 will actually be an option?

[Edited on January 8, 2006 at 2:12 AM. Reason : mmm 6.4]

1/8/2006 2:10:42 AM

It looks just like a modern version of the miura. IMO its lost some of its beauty in the transition, at least up front. With miura headlights, the shape of that grill is almost comical.

1/8/2006 2:13:07 AM

that retro shit looks like shit. lets make a car that looks fat and pug nosed!



the chrysler looks interesting

1/8/2006 2:18:14 AM

why not just let people go to http://www.seriouswheels.com and see all this and more?

they report on shit crazy fast and have INCREDIBLE amounts of high resolution pictures.

[Edited on January 8, 2006 at 3:11 AM. Reason : .]

1/8/2006 3:11:09 AM

Chrysler looks like shit, and they stole 90% of their styling from the RR, but somehow made it ugly.

1/8/2006 1:18:11 PM

1280 x 960 pics of the Challenger:

http://streetdream.de/cars/dodge/challenger_concept.html

1/8/2006 3:31:18 PM

Replacement for 575M Maranello

2006 Ferrari 599 GTB

6.0 litre V12
620 hp

Love the door handles! DEFINITELY an improvement over the Maranello. Although I wish the back lights were the traditional twins... these singles make it look a bit... don't know, empty?

I wish Ferrari would give consistent names to their different models:

F430
612 Scaglietti
599 GTB
Enzo

All have a different format.

Up until recent replacements, the names were consistent: 360 Modena, 575 Maranello, 612
Scaglietti.







[Edited on January 9, 2006 at 5:13 PM. Reason : ]

1/9/2006 4:45:51 PM

More Challenger:






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2006 Infiniti Coupe Concept

Gives hint at next gen G35 coupe. Fucking bloody gorgeous!

Exterior Features

-An aerodynamic body design, featuring a gently waved shoulder line, modulated front fenders and hood, flowing roofline and wide rear fenders with aggressive overhangs
-Low, aggressive stance with deep front spoiler
-Integrated polished aluminum rear spoiler, aluminum side sills with two surface treatments (polished and brushed)
-Hidden door handles with touch-to-open operation (solenoid activated)
-Infiniti signature L-shape headlights and taillights with multi-lamp LED projector-style headlights, LED taillights and special multi-layered sunglasses style surface coatings
-Infiniti signature “double-arch” aluminum-alloy grille
-Full-length glass roof panel
-Compact exterior side mirror housings with compact digital cameras (in place of mirrors), images appear on flip-up screens located on each side of the instrument cluster
-9-spoke painted aluminum-alloy 20-inch wheels (9-inch wide front/10-inch wide rear)
-Low-profile Bridgestone Potenza tires (255/35R20 front, 275/35R20 rear)
-Large, racing-style 4-wheel disc brakes
-Large diameter, dual exhaust outlets with polished aluminum finishers
-Brilliant “bare metal” paint appearance

Interior Features

-Premium and sporty interior with a driver-oriented cockpit and luxurious passenger space
-Infiniti signature “double-wave” instrument panel
-Wheat leather-appointed interior with Espresso leather accents
-Deep front bucket seats with headrest-mounted audio speakers and stitched Infiniti logos
-“Washi” (traditional Japanese paper) style aluminum accents
-Full-length center console with multi-function (navigation system, vehicle systems/HVAC controls) center display screen
-Sculpted aluminum and leather shifter knob
-Infiniti analog clock
-Three-spoke steering wheel with integrated audio controls, paddle shifters
-Five-gauge instrument cluster with violet-colored gauge illumination
-Aluminum pedals





















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2006 Chevrolet Camaro Concept

6 litre V8
400 hp
400 lb-ft
275/30 R21 - 305/30 R22





















[Edited on January 9, 2006 at 5:56 PM. Reason : ]

1/9/2006 5:45:47 PM

^What the hell is up with those interior gauges? I don't want to be in a discotechque when I'm driving.

1/9/2006 6:00:55 PM

dude, it is a concept! supposed to be over the top!

anyway, peoples, obvious fucking question:

Challenger

OR

Camaro

???

Camaro definitely looks meaner from front, side, and back. Also looks more modern, and not as retro. Challenger looks more retro. I don't know which one to choose if I had to, pretty tough!

1/9/2006 6:04:04 PM

i like the camaro front but the challenger rear

the G35 is sweet. I like the headlight cues taken from Nissan S15 Silvia those concept seats are sweet as well

[Edited on January 9, 2006 at 6:18 PM. Reason : No to the lamborghini]

1/9/2006 6:18:33 PM

I'd go with the camero even tho they both look awesome.

1/9/2006 6:21:31 PM

challenger hands down

1/9/2006 6:23:14 PM

That Camaro's interior is hot.

1/9/2006 6:23:26 PM

challenger

1/9/2006 6:33:53 PM

some pics from the LA Show..


GM Saturn Sky


Pontiac Solstice GXP


GM Tahoe


new Cadillac Escalade


Cheyenne Concept


Chrysler Vipers


Chrysler Firepower


Jeep Gladiator


Jeep Hurricane


Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8


Ford Fairlane Concept


Ford GT


Ford F-150


Ford S7

http://cars.ign.com/articles/679/679443p1.html

[Edited on January 9, 2006 at 7:06 PM. Reason : rides]

1/9/2006 7:02:31 PM

Ford S7?
Chrysler Viper?




2006 Mazda Kabura Concept

Pay careful attention to the number of doors on each side, and the seating arrangement. If you can't see it, read this first:

Quote :

"“While examining the habits and tastes of our youthful customers, we found that the majority have a need to carry one or at most two passengers in comfort, while a very small percentage actually use the fourth seat on limited occasions,” von Holzhausen continues, noting the level of research and planning that goes into the creation of a major automaker’s concept vehicle. “Clearly, the standard 2+2 compact coupe configuration with restricted rear access and limited seating space doesn’t work in this context, so we created a 3+1 layout for Kabura that resolves those shortcomings”. A standard left-side door provides access to the driver’s cockpit and the rear jump seat. The right side is a wholly different and purposely asymmetrical arrangement. Removing the glovebox and minimizing the instrument panel allowed designers to shift the front passenger six-inches ahead of the driver’s seating position. In turn, the second passenger, sitting in tandem behind the right-front passenger, enjoys approximately the same leg, shoulder, and headroom. "

[Edited on January 9, 2006 at 7:34 PM. Reason : ]

1/9/2006 7:24:00 PM

the *2+1 seating is an interesting concept heh

as for the car, I dont really like the way the front fenders are flared (like RX8) though I made a similar design back in industrial design studio

1/9/2006 7:30:19 PM

Why are they calling it 3+1?

They say on the left there is: "driver’s cockpit and the rear jump seat"

What's the rear jump seat?


Anyway, who is this hottie? The Chrysler boss's daughter? CAN I MARRY HER???

1/9/2006 7:36:21 PM

ferrair

1/9/2006 9:51:02 PM

why not just let people go to http://www.seriouswheels.com and see all this and more?

they report on shit crazy fast and have INCREDIBLE amounts of high resolution pictures.

1/9/2006 11:21:47 PM