Renault’s Filante Record 2025 is an experimental electric vehicle designed for extreme efficiency. Weighing just 1,000 kg and measuring 5.12 meters long, its streamlined design aims to set new records in energy consumption and range. The car debuts at the Rétromobile show in Paris (Feb 5-9, 2025) before attempting its record run later this year.

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🍀 2025 DAMD Daihatsu Taft Lucky 🍀 Set to debut at next month’s Tokyo Auto Salon, this retro-inspired body kit by Japanese tuner DAMD channels the 1990s Daihatsu Rocky, blending nostalgic design with modern styling.

The Cambellini, completed in 2006, was a mid-engined sports car designed by Tom and Jan Campbell over 20 years. Based in Portland, Oregon, their project ended at the prototype stage after Tom’s passing, leaving it as a tribute to his engineering passion.

The 2025 Coperche 811 GT-K by StanceMagic, unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon, transforms a first-gen Daihatsu Copen into a playful tribute to the Porsche 911 RSR. Featuring a custom fiberglass body kit, 997-style headlights, 996 taillights, and a massive wing, it reimagines the tiny roadster as a motorsport-inspired standout.

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz F125! Concept, revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show, marked the brand’s 125th anniversary. It featured a hydrogen fuel cell powering four in-wheel electric motors, creating a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system with 308 bhp (67 bhp at the front and 134 bhp at the rear). This concept highlighted sustainable performance and innovation.

The 2025 Aptera EV, a revolutionary 3-wheel electric vehicle, debuted at CES with refined aerodynamics developed at Pininfarina’s wind tunnel in Turin, Italy. Its solar-integrated bodywork can provide up to 40 miles (64 km) of daily range, while a full charge allows up to 400 miles (644 km). Despite claims of 50,000 pre-orders, no official on-sale date has been announced.

The 1956 Fiat 600 Weekend, designed by Giovanni Michelotti for Accossato, featured a distinctive “due porte e mezzo” (two and a half doors) layout. This design catered to young families, accommodating baby cots with its creative door arrangement. Known for customizing Fiat 600 and 1100 models, Accossato produced the Weekend in limited numbers, though no surviving examples are confirmed today.

The 2025 LB-Silhouette Works GT Lamborghini Miura by Liberty Walk reimagines the iconic 1960s supercar with bold, modern styling. Debuting at the Tokyo Auto Salon on January 10, 2025, it features a wide-body kit, aggressive dive planes, and a massive rear wing, while retaining the Miura’s signature headlight “eyelashes.”

1993 Lamborghini EV1/Ecovan Prototypes: a mysterious and ambitious project led by Lamborghini Engineering director Mauro Forghieri, the 1993 Lamborghini EV1, also known as the Ecovan, was a compact electric van born from a collaboration with Italian electrical utility company ENEL. Five prototypes were built, with plans for a fleet of 100 electric vans to serve 10 major metropolitan areas. However, despite its innovative design and potential, the project ultimately faltered, and the prototypes were scrapped. A forgotten chapter in Lamborghini's history, this electric experiment left behind only whispers of what could have been. Full story:

The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette America Prototype, built by California Custom Coach, was a rare four-door C3 Corvette with only five units produced. Extensive modifications and a $35,000 price tag made it economically unviable, leading to the project’s cancellation. One example is believed to survive today.

The 1993 GMC Santa Fe Concept was a luxury pickup truck prototype based on the GMC Sierra. Unveiled at the 1993 New York Auto Show, it showcased high-end features and design elements aimed at blending rugged utility with premium comfort, reflecting a growing trend toward upscale pickups.

The 1928 Stutz Black Hawk Special was a land speed record car driven by Frank Lockhart. In April 1928, while warming up for a record attempt at Daytona Beach, Lockhart hit 198 mph. On his first official run, a seashell punctured his right rear tire at over 220 mph, causing the tire to explode. The car flipped multiple times, and Lockhart was thrown from the vehicle, tragically dying from his injuries. Remarkably, the car’s engine was later used at the Indianapolis 500, setting a new pole speed record 12 years later.

The 1924 Alfa Romeo RM Four-Wheel Drive Half-Track was a winter-ready version of the RM, produced from 1923 to 1925. Powered by a 2.0-liter engine with 40-48 PS, it featured rear tracks for snowy terrains, and one example still exists today.

The 2003 Ford StreetKa “Winter Edition” was a special version of the convertible Ford StreetKa, which was designed by Ghia and built by Pininfarina. Limited to 500 units, this edition came equipped with a removable hardtop as standard, enhancing its usability during colder months.

The 1993 Esoro E 301 Concept was a prototype electric city car presented at the Geneva Motor Show. It featured an impressive drag coefficient of just 0.195, which remains low by today’s standards. The car was designed to accommodate three different drive options: electric, hybrid, and a small internal combustion engine, showcasing early innovation in versatile, eco-friendly transportation.

The 2002 Rinspeed Presto Concept, designed by Swiss engineering firm Esoro, was a variable wheelbase prototype presented at the 72nd Geneva Motor Show. Based on a Mercedes A-Class platform, it could expand or contract its length by 746 mm, switching between two- and four-seat configurations. The Presto also transformed into a pickup by folding the rear seats, showcasing a unique approach to adaptable, multi-purpose vehicle design.

The 2025 Renault 5 Turbo 3E reimagines the iconic 1980s Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 as a cutting-edge electric concept. Drenched in retro flair, it pays homage to its rally heritage with a striking livery inspired by the early ‘80s racers. Beneath its futuristic design lies a rear-wheel-drive system powered by twin electric motors, delivering over 500 bhp directly to the rear wheels, showcasing Renault’s vision of blending nostalgia with modern electric performance.

The 1981 Renault Project 129 by Mario Bellini was the brand’s flagship saloon program, intended to replace the Renault 20 and 30. Italian architect and industrial designer Bellini worked as a consultant for Renault from 1979 to 1982, contributing to what would eventually become the Renault 25.