Video: Audi Sport Quattro Concept

After debuting the concept at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi is showing off the Audi Sport Quattro plug-in hybrid as a thanks to its Facebook fans, which now exceeds 100,000. Some speculate that the Quattro will receive the same 700-hp plug-in hybrid powerplant as the Audi R8 V10 Plus — a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that’s paired with an electric motor and eight-speed tiptronic transmission, and pulls off an astonishing 94.1 mpg. Stay tuned for more info regarding production details.

BMW M9 Concept by Radion Razvan

Radion Razvan has put his time and effort into creating this gorgeous concept for the (hopeful) BMW M9. The vehicle sports a look similar to that of the futuristic Fisker Karma, check out the concept in the gallery above.

Lexus LF-LC Concept

We finally come across some detailed images of Lexus’ hybrid racer – the LF-LC Concept. The 2+2 seater certainly came out impressive. Officially the car will be only unveiled on January 9th, 2012, at the Detroit Auto Show.

Jaguar CX-16 Concept

Exciting news are coming from Jaguar right before Frankfurt Auto Show. They will be revealing the new CX-16 Concept, a two seater that will compete in the smaller Porsche Cayman class, meaning it will be more affordable than the 911 class.

Cadillac Ciel Concept [Video]

The Cadillac Ciel, translating to “sky” in French, is named for its convertible look that stretches the boundaries of what Cadillac can produce. Still only a concept car, the Ciel is a four-seat convertible that has all the sleek features of a usual Cadillac car with an impressive twin-turbo 3.6 liter V6 engine, 425 bhp (317 kW / 431 PS) and 430 lb-ft (583 Nm) coupled to a hybrid transmission powering an all-wheel-drive system. The video catches up with the car’s designers to talk inspirations and origins as well as present a closer look at the vehicle.

BMW i Concept Series Unveiled [Video]

BMW i stands for visionary vehicles and mobility services, inspiring design and a new understanding of premium that is strongly defined by sustainability. With BMW i, the BMW Group is adopting an all-embracing approach, redefining the understanding of personal mobility with purpose-built vehicle concepts, a focus on sustainability throughout the value chain and a range of complementary mobility services. Seen above is the newly released concept video highlighting the BMW i3 and i8 concept vehicles. Further information regarding BMW i is available here.

Lotus Concept Cars

British automobile manufacturer Lotus lets loose from its lab a showcase of four concept cars in this beautiful photo shoot. The Elise, Esprit, Elan and Elite are a quartet of sleekly curved and sharply angled sport cars crafted upon Lotus’ penchant for superior handling characteristics. Though remodeled from their original counterparts, Lotus’ progressive aesthetic breathes new life into its former creations.

BMW M5 Concept

BMW has unveiled the concept for its latest M5 model, which is expected to hit the European market this Fall and North America by next Spring. Based off the current F10 5 Series chassis, the M5′s exterior has been modified with a revised front fascia that houses three large black mesh-covered intakes to feed the turbocharged eight cylinders and supply the front brakes with cool air. In the back, a subtle lip spoiler extends across the trunk to provide downforce at speed and M-specific quad exhausts shuttle spent hydrocarbons out the back. With a new Auto Start Stop functionality for its U.S. model, BMW also claims to have developed more power while reducing emissions by 25%. Stay tuned for more information as the BMW M5 concept is set to be shown at the Shanghai Motor Show later this month. via AutoBlog

Maybach 57 S Coupe Concept

If you want a big luxury coupe – and we do mean big and luxurious – Bentley and Rolls-Royce would be glad to hook you up with a Brooklands or Phantom Coupe. But Maybach would be left shrugging their shoulders. That’s where Xenatec comes in. Back in May the German coachbuilder announced a partnership with Maybach to turn the über-Benz into a two-door coupe, details of which have just been released.<!–more–> 

To turn the four-door limousine into a two-door coupe, Xenatec solicited the pen of one Fredrink Burchhardt. Don’t recognize the name? Burchhardt was the same talent behind Maybach’s last foray into coupedom with the high-speed, one-off Exelero. Xenatec and Burchhardt started with the Maybach 57 S and fitted new side panels, fenders, bumpers and replaced four doors with two longer ones. They also chopped down the roof and raked the windshields front and back at a steeper angle. But while the body and interior have been modified, the running gear hasn’t, so the existing 612-horsepower twin-turbo V12 carries over unchanged.

Only 100 examples of the Xenatec Maybach coupe will be produced, each built to order to the buyer’s specifications. That means just about any of the Maybach saloon’s features can be specified, as can a glass roof, 20 or 21-inch wheels, or – drawing from Xenatec’s background in ballistic protection – even armor plating. But don’t think for even a second that it won’t cost you, and cost you dearly, with a list price of 675,000 euros.

via AutoBlog

BMW 5 Series Hybrid Concept

The dispersion of BMW's ActiveHybrid – and conjoined word – initiative continues with the 5 SeriesActiveHybrid Concept. Billed as a "future-oriented full-hybrid model in the upper midrange segment" it boils down to the turbocharged inline-six you love and along with a 53-horsepower electric motor you will learn to love working through an eight-speed auto 'box for the middle-management set. They'll get 10-percent more distance for the gallon, and a squirt of instant boost thanks to those hard working electrons. Look below for the goss on the ActiveHybrid evolution, and have a look at it in the gallery of high-res photos below.