1985 Concept Cars
Buick Wildcat Concept
The name Wildcat has been used on five occasions by Buick for concept cars. During the 1950s, Buick used the name three times, then one in 1985, and then one in 1997. The 1985 Buick Wildcat made its debut at the SEMA show in Vegas. Two examples were......
Cadillac Cimarron CART PPG Trackside Concept
The Cadillac Cimarron CART PPG Trackside was developed by Cadillac Design Studios as a design study, exploring numerous technological, aerodynamic, and design features. It was built on a 1985 Cadillac Cimarron platform with a five-inch extended wheelbase......
Mazda MX-03 Concept
Mazda introduced its MX-03 Concept at the 1985 Tokyo Motor Show. It was a technologically sophisticated vehicle with a futuristic interior, a three-rotor turbocharged engine, a full-time four-wheel-drive system, and four-wheel steering. The low frontal......
Pontiac Trans Am Experimental
The Kammback concept, a body style that was similar to a station-wagon, supposedly originated in Europe. They had a squared-off back end that performed well in wind-tunnel testing, providing functional airflow efficiency for reduced drag. This translated......
Porsche Speedster Design Study
This second generation 911 is a prototype model number 911640, it is the Speedster concept as revived by Peter Schutz, CEO of Porsche in the 1980s. This Speedster model had first been proposed to Peter Schutz when he took over Porsche in late 1981,......
1984 Concept Cars
Ferrari 412 Prototipo
This Prototipo Scaglietti Ferrari is a usable road car and not just a mule or styling exercise. It was designed by Sergio Scaglietti and created to evaluate the use of advanced composite materials in the load-bearing structure of road vehicles. It......
Honda HP-X
The HP-X holds the distinction of being Hondas first-ever concept car. Designed and built by Pininfarina, it was a mid-engine sports car that made its debut in 1984 at the Turin Auto Show. The working prototype played a significant role in the development......
Lotus Etna Concept
hatchback design that was a familiar family resemblance to the Lotus Excel (but built on a slightly longer wheelbase platform of 99 inches compared to the Excels 97.7 inches the Esprit had a 96-inch wheelbase). The Excel had a slightly longer length......