# 3D-Printed Muscle Cars This 3D Printed Gran Torino is a Scary Looking Muscle Car By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-04-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-gran-torino References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/04/17/3d-printed-ford-gran-torino-is-the-muscle-car-from-hell/) & [floreaart](http://www.floreaart.com/) At this years New York International Auto Show, the 3D-printed Gran Torino made an appearance. It looks like it could have been molded together in outer space. The 3D-printed Gran Torino was created by Ioan Florea. The liquid metal look is reminiscent of the 1971 version of the [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd) Gran Torino. Florea recently gave an interview and said that "The actual 3D printing is basic. Design the shapes, slice them, generate the G-code and print them." The scary looking muscle car is his vision of the [old-school Ford muscle car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-plymouth-cuda). The lines of this vehicle aren't exactly as smooth as the car in real life, but it definitely looks like something from a scary movie. Who knows, this could be the [car of the future](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-turismo). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Cars:** Using 3D printing technology to manufacture cars and car parts may provide advancements in manufacturing and customization capabilities. - **Liquid Metal Finishes:** The rising popularity of liquid metal finishes in 3D-printed cars may create new opportunities for materials design and development. - **Retro Futurism Design:** The fusion of retro and futuristic design elements in 3D-printed cars may lead to new aesthetic trends in the automotive industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The use of 3D printing in the automotive industry could disrupt traditional manufacturing methods and lead to more efficient and customizable production processes. - **Materials Science:** The development and implementation of new materials for 3D printing in the automotive industry may create new breakthroughs in materials science research and design. - **Automotive Design:** The use of innovative design techniques in creating 3D-printed cars could lead to new trends and approaches in the automotive design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Sports Car Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd.md) - [Immersive Muscle Car Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-muscle-car.md) - [Retro Sci-Fi-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri.md) - [3D-Printed Auto Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fits.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Inaugural Electric Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-daytona-srt.md) - [Speedy 3D-Printed Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/21c-v-max.md) - [3D-Printed Hypercar Components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinteros.md) - ['60s-Era Throwback Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-mann.md)