The Frankfurt Motor Show is one of the most anticipated automotive events of the year and is recognized as an ideal platform for the launch of new and upcoming vehicles among popular car brands. The event receives maximum attention from car enthusiasts who look forward to new automotive innovations and upgraded vehicles from car brands across the world.
The 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show had an amazing lineup of production-ready vehicles, concepts cars and upgraded vehicles that mesmerized car enthusiasts everywhere. However, the concept cars stood out from the rest due to their innovative design approach, advanced technologies and promise of a better performance.
The 2017 Frankfurt show had an amazing lineup of concept vehicles from luxury car brands that introduced something new to the automotive industry. Although the 2017 Frankfurt Motor show has ended, it has built great anticipation amongst car enthusiasts who are now eagerly awaiting the launch of production models of the concept vehicles unveiled at the show.
Here are the top 5 concept vehicles from the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show that stood out and stole the limelight.
Mercedes-AMG Project ONE Concept
The Mercedes-AMG Project One concept is designed to bring the most efficient and latest Formula 1 hybrid technology to the road for the first time ever. The Project ONE is a two-seater car that is capable of producing over 1,000 horsepower.
Mercedes is calling it a tribute to their success in motorsport and a statement on their stance in creating “Future of Driving Performance.” The exterior of the sports car is designed to augment the performance of the vehicle even in difficult driving conditions.
The large wheel arches, dominating front fascia and the large front spoiler make the design aerodynamic and stunning. The interior is elegant and fitted with advanced technologies to make the cabin comfortable and connected to the outside world. The cabin has a minimalist style, is spacious and close to a Formula 1 vehicle’s cabin.
Some of its highlighting features are:
Engine: 1.6-litre Hybrid Turbocharged V6 Engine
Horsepower: 1,020hp
Transmission: 8-Speed Single-Clutch Automated Manual Transmission
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Mercedes-AMG Project ONE has four electric motors, one main high-performance battery source, 16 miles drive range and will have a top speed of 350 Km/h. It is in the concept stage, however, it is expected to be a limited production sports car with only 275 units expected to be produced in 2019 at the minimum expected price of $2.7 million.
BMW 8 Series Coupe
Creatively advertised as “The Legend Lives,” BMW is revitalizing the beloved 8 Series that was last seen in 1999. The luxury car brand is launching an all-new coupe and a convertible that is expected to reach the global car markets in 2018, however, there are rumors of a four-door Gran Coupe as well.
The BMW 8 Series Coupe is a dynamic-driving sports car that is taking luxury to new levels. With its powerful engine ingrained in its DNA, the sports car is an iconic performance car with an eye-catching design and lavish interior.
Paying homage to its sports car heritage, the 8 Series coupe has a sports chassis that offers superior driving experience and maximum control for a comfortable ride. The aerodynamic exterior is complemented by the equally gorgeous interior with latest technologies to make its ride exciting as well as enjoyable.
Some of its highlighting features are:
Engine: 4.4-litre Twin-Turbocharged V8 Engine
Horsepower: 335hp (expected)
Transmission: 8-Speed ZF Automatic Transmission
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
The designers at BMW have redesigned the 8 Series and made it look more modern while still remaining true to the original design. The use of materials such as refined Merino leather in the interior and its overall aggressive stance makes the coupe look undeniably BMW from every angle.
BMW 8 Series Coupe is expected to reach the global car markets in early 2018 while its price and further specifications will be revealed soon.
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All-Electric Concepts at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show
Among other vehicles, many popular car brands also revealed their stunning all-electric concepts at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. These electric concepts demonstrate the ultimate future of the automotive industry as electric vehicles laced with state-of-the-art technologies and high-performance features are considered as the next big thing in the automotive world.
MINI Electric Concept
Unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, the 2017 MINI Electric Concept is a modern interpretation of the MINI E that was launched in 2009. In true MINI fashion, the MINI Electric Concept is a hatchback that retains the elegance of the brand with the distinct EV design.
To make it stand out from the rest of the MINI Cooper vehicles, the exterior is revamped while retaining some of the most iconic design elements. The front of the vehicle still has the hexagonal grille, but with a new design that features new Striking Yellow accent stripe with a rounded “E” badge placed on the side.
MINI has kept the information about the interior to themselves, however, it is expected that more information will be revealed soon.
Some of its highlighting features are:
Drive Range: 150 miles
Horsepower: 150hp
At this point, the information regarding the powertrain is more of a guess work, since the brand has not revealed much about it except that this vehicle will share the powertrain with BMW i3. More information about the MINI Electric Concept is expected to be revealed soon as the brand is hoping to release the vehicle in 2019 as the 2020 model. Until then, MINI is keeping the more vital information hidden.
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Audi Aicon Concept Car
Making its first appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Audi Aicon concept car made a grand impression on the electric car enthusiasts. This is a four-door all-electric concept car with a unique curved glass roof that gives the vehicle a dynamic look.
With its lightweight design and regenerative braking, Audi is hoping to extend the car’s range and help it perform better. Audi Aicon supports many ingenious technologies such as wireless charging that gives the vehicle 80% capacity in just 30 minutes.
Belonging to the top tier D segment of the vehicles, the Aicon concept car has more smooth surfaces rather than too many lines and edges. The front of the coupe features an inverted hexagonal Singleframe grille while the sharply inclined silhouette brings the typical sports car look to the vehicle.
Drive Range: 435.0 – 497.1 miles
Torque: 405.7 lb-ft
This is an all-wheel drive coupe that is promised to bring a perfect ride regardless of the road and weather conditions. This fully autonomous vehicle has a spacious cabin that is fitted with advanced technologies. Instead of a steering wheel or any other conventional control, the Audi Aicon is equipped with PIA (Personal Intelligent Assistant) that will recognize the passengers by their phone.
No release date has been announced for the Audi Aicon concept car.
BMW i Vision Dynamics
BMW gave the car enthusiasts first look of the latest all-electric i Vision Dynamics vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017. The auto show provided BMW with a platform to showcase the future of electric mobility in between the i3 and i8 vehicles.
BMW has also planned a progressive four-door Gran Coupe in the lineup that will be a part of the i-lineup. It is rumored that the production version of this vehicle will be called i5, featuring a minimalist design approach for the exterior while staying technologically modern on the inside.
Some of its highlighting features are:
Drive Range: 373 miles
Top Speed: 200 Km/h
It is not known when the BMW i Vision Dynamics is expected to reach the production line, however, it will have BMW’s semi-autonomous driving technology and will be the direct competitor of Model 3 by Tesla. No release date or price has been announced yet.
Round-Up
Concept cars and electric vehicles were the highlights of the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. These vehicles are depicting what the luxury brands have planned for the foreseeable future and what advancements they are hoping to bring in their future vehicles. With these concept cars on the horizon, the future appears to be eco-friendly and autonomous for the car enthusiasts.
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