Those who passionately follow cars may recognize the influence behind Alan Guerzoni's Bugatti Atlantique concept car. Guerzoni's design pays homage to the Type 57S Atlantic Coupe, a Bugatti all the way from the 1930s that is famous for looking like the ultimate luxury mobstermobile. This concept retains the mobster look but with an eye cast to performance.
In designing the Bugatti Atlantique concept car, Guerzoni imagined what would have happened if the French automaker had resettled in Italy. The end result is a concept car with as much visual flair as power. In addition to looking stylish, the Atlantique would be eco-friendly and fast. It would sport a 4.0-liter V12 engine good for 650 horsepower that would power the rear wheels. A 200 horsepower electric motor with a KERS system would power the front wheels.
What's Driving This Trend
- Mobster-inspired Supercars
- Car designers are turning to vintage mobster cars as a source of inspiration for their modern supercars.
- Eco-friendly Supercars
- Car designers are creating supercar concepts that are eco-friendly without sacrificing power and performance.
- Hybrid Powertrains
- Supercar designers are combining traditional combustion engines with electric motors for more efficient and powerful hybrid powertrains.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive
- The automotive industry can take advantage of the trend toward mobster-inspired supercars and eco-friendly designs to create new and exciting models for the luxury market.
- Green Technology
- The green technology industry could benefit from the development of eco-friendly powertrains that offer more power and improved fuel efficiency for a range of vehicle types.
- Customization
- Car customization companies could find new opportunities to serve clients looking to invest in unique retro designs with modern eco-friendly powertrains.
