Concept

The Norton M28 uses its 499cc single-cylinder engine as a stress point for its carbon fiber chassis. The designer, Aaron Rogers aimed at taking a minimalistic approach to performance. Much of the engine is used as the body. The M28 engine uses a desmodromic valve drive — a technology originally patented by Norton in 1924. When all is said and done this bike should pump out about 70 bhp. Another photo from the back.

One of Suzuki’s latest concepts is beginning to materialize. The Suzuki Crosscage Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorcycle has no gears, no noise, no clutch, and no emissions. It is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell / electric hybrid engine. There is no information on weather Suzuki will continue on with production of this skinny motorcycle. See more pictures.

Ercole Spada debuted this amazing concept about a year ago. Now Spada has teamed up with Castagna Milano to build 20 of these batmobile-looking cars. It will be powered by a Corvette-derived seven-liter V8 beefed up to over 600-bhp. We expect the car to cost around $400,000. Unfortunately we only have the concept photos from last year, but the final product shouldn’t be too different. Read the rest of this entry.

From South African designer, Idries Noah, comes this sexy Fireblade concept based off of the Corvette ZR1. This new concept is reminiscent of cars past such as the; “Stingray Corvette, Gillet Vertigo, and Shelby Daytona“. The Fireblade would share the same V8 LS9 engine that the ZR1 Corvette already has. One of the coolest parts about this car is that there is a clear portion of the hood that allows you to take a peek at the engine. There is no word on price or production. See more pictures.

This is just a great idea, everyone hates when wires become giant tangled knots and the Cord Trap concept is the perfect solution to stop that problem. Best of all is that simple device can fit into nearly any standard office desk hole. Currently its only a concept but hopefully it goes into production soon (Source)

For years there has been speculation that Ferrari is working on a “entry level” model that could even be a long awaited successor of the famous Ferrari Dino. This new Ferrari F250 Concept could in fact be that highly anticipated entry level model. The concept is designed by Idries Omar, who says the concept is a mid-engine supercar that will feature a 2.5L V6 that will run on eco-friendly Bio Fuel, similar to the recently introduced F430 Bio Fuel that was showcased at the Detroit Auto Show.

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The extraordinary designs of Henrik Fisker are no stranger to iWishihadthis.com. Luckily for us yet another awesome car from Fisker was shown at NAIAS. Available late 2009 the Fisker Karma ($80,000) is powered by Q-Drive which utilizes a 4-cylinder engine that powers a generator, resulting in a premium hybrid sports sedan that can run from zero to sixty in 5.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 mph.

The car has 2 driving modes. The first “Stealth Mode” is a pure electric mode which should allow the Karma to run off the lithium ion battery pack for 50 miles before the engine kicks in. The second, a sports mode, uses the four-banger at peak performance and, according to Fisker, makes the Karma sound like a combination of a jet fighter and an F1 car. Also the batteries compartments are located in the middle of the car, which lowers the center of gravity, giving it nearly perfect balance. Of course this sedan is goign to feature the latest in-car luxuries like navigation system and DVD player with headrest-mounted displays. My favorite part of the car is the self-contained climate control, it is a full-length solar roof to help charge the car and provide cooling for the interior cabin while the car is parked. See more photos.

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit just wrapped up. This car is one of my favorites from the event. The Audi R8 V12 TDI concept sports a 6.0L V-12 diesel, with 500-hp, with 738 lb-ft of torque. It can go 62mph in 4.2 seconds and maxes out at 186mph, the R8 concept also manages to get 23 MPG. For those of you in Europe the combination of a 29,000-psi direct-inject fuel injection system, particulate filters and urea injection allows this monster to pass 2014 EuroVI emissions standards. More pictures after the break.

January is one of the biggest months of the year when it comes to announcing new products (CES, Macworld, etc…) and the Detroit Auto Show is no different. On display this year was the 2008 Lexus LF-A Roadster Concept. The LF-A Roadster is based on the highly anticipated LF-A coupe and features a lightweight carbon-fibre and aluminum body as well a a high-revving V10 engine that is nearly 5.0 liters in displacement and puts out more that 500hp. Unfortunately is still a concept but hopefully lexus will turn this roadster into a reality as soon as possible

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Maybach’s are some of the most luxurious vehicles on the planet, yet they were always missing something in their lineup, a convertible, but thanks to the new Maybach Landaulet Four-Door Convertible concept that will no longer be a problem. The Maybach 62 Landaulet is based on the 62 S sedan and features the same 612hp biturbo V12 as well as all the other popular features such as the reclining back seats. The convertible itself will feature a soft top and an electronically-dimmed piece of glass that separates the driver and passengers (similar to that conventional limousine). Unfortunately this still only a concept but I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw this as a production model in the near future

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This new Renovatio concept built by Confederate Motor Company has one of the most unique designs for a motorcycle I have ever seen. The bike itself features a 1688cc, 135bhp v-twin engine, LED lamps, and a suspension made of titanium and carbon fiber. The word Renovatio means rebirth, a very appropriate name for this concept considering the company who designed it, Confederate Motor Company had their headquarters destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. However despite the unfortunate setback the company still plans to release the bike in 2008 currently with a undisclosed price tag.

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The new Golf GTI W12 650 is a new concept from Volkswagen and it is one hell of a car. The GTI is by far the most extreme example of cuztomization in a volkswagen I have ever seen. The 650 has a 6.0L biturbo W12 mounted behind the front seats and puts out an oustanding 650hp and over 530ft lbs of torque. All that power is mounted to a 6-speed automatic DSG tranmission and some extra large tires. This powerful GTI has a claimed top speed of 325 km/h (201mph) and a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) of 3.7 seconds. In addition to the engine the entire car has been fitted with tons of carbon fibre in an effort to reduce the cars overall weight. However unfortunately this is a pure concept car and VW has no plans to put it into productionPhotos, and Press Release - Read the rest of this entry.