# Engine-Honoring Concept Cars The Bugatti La Finale Highlights the Internal Combustion Engine By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugatti-la-finale References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/04/25/the-gorgeous-bugatti-la-finale-concept-tributes-and-highlights-its-internal-combustion-engine/) & [seko91.blogspot](https://seko91.blogspot.com/) The conceptual [Bugatti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiron-super-sport) La Finale has been designed by Serkan Budur as a vehicle that pays homage to an antiquated technology and remind those in the future of how yesteryear's vehicles were powered. The concept car features a transparent hood design that allows the [internal combustion engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fpace-svr) within to be completely visible instead of being hidden away like with other sports cars. This allows the six-cylinder engine to be honored for its functionality instead of lost to the ages as new technology becomes the main source of propulsion for vehicles. The conceptual Bugatti La Finale draws design accent inspiration from the La Voiture Noire, and features all the makings of a next-generation vehicle including [carbon fiber material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports), contemporary finishings and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Transparent Hood Designs:** Opportunity to showcase the internal workings of vehicles for a visually striking and educational experience. - **Honoring Antiquated Technology:** Creating concept cars that pay homage to old technologies can evoke nostalgia and preserve the history of automotive engineering. - **Next-generation Design Inspirations:** Using iconic designs as inspiration for future vehicle concepts can bridge the gap between traditional aesthetics and modern advancements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Design:** Incorporating transparency into vehicle designs can change the way cars are perceived and open up new opportunities for innovation. - **Education and Museum:** Developing concept cars that showcase the inner workings of vehicles can offer educational experiences in museums or exhibits. - **Historical Preservation:** Creating concept cars that honor antiquated technology can breathe new life into old designs and preserve the history of automotive engineering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Hybrid Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-bugatti-tourbillon.md) - [Sketched Luxurious Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiron-super-sport.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-pura-vision-concept.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Electric Performance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt.md) - [High-Performance Finale Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-toyota-gr-supra-a90-final-edition.md)