Delage unveiled two new body kits for the D12 hypercar, each of which feature an open-top design. The hypercar was originally unveiled in 2020 as a track-focused, $2.2 million USD car inspired by the historic French automaker Delage. The car has now been upgraded with the 'F1' and 'Speedster' trims.
The F1 trim features a track racing-inspired cockpit with a small windshield and an open-top design. While operating this trim, wearing a full-size helmet is mandatory by law. This trim retails for $190,000 USD on top of the default price of the vehicle. The Speedster trim, on the other hand, features a slightly larger windshield and a more protected cockpit. As a result, a helmet is not required while operating this trim. Customers also have the option to purchase both trims and interchange the cockpit themselves for $260,000 USD.
Open-Top Hypercars
Delage Unveiled Two Open-Top Options for the $2.2 Million USD 'D12 Hypercar'
Trend Themes
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Open-top Hypercars — The trend of open-top hypercars is gaining traction, with luxury car manufacturers exploring options to attract buyers who value unique design and speed.
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Modular Body Kits — Modular body kits can enhance customer customization preferences, providing a disruption opportunity for car manufacturers to showcase their creativity in car design.
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Track-inspired Cockpit Design — The trend of track-inspired cockpit design is evolving with hypercar manufacturers providing customers an option to switch their cockpit designs, presenting an opportunity for designers to explore innovative cockpit designs.
Industry Implications
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Luxury Sports Cars — Luxury sports car manufacturers have an opportunity to leverage open-top hypercars and offer more customization for their buyers, targeting a niche market of high net-worth individuals.
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Modular Design — Modular design has the potential to disrupt the automotive industry completely, providing the ability to easily switch out parts for manufacturer recommended upgrades or custom designs.
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Smart Helmets — The trend of open-top hypercars and speedsters with a mandatory helmet requirement could create an opportunity for designers to create smarter helmets capable of messages, navigation and data display to enhance the driving experience and safety of owners.