# Modernized Retro Sports Cars The 'Dacia' Concept Sports Car Blends Design Aesthetics By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-sports-car References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/dacia-concept-sportscar-by-manole-romulus-gabriel/) The '[Dacia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster)' concept sports car seen here might look familiar yet modern, and that's because it's a vehicle designed to merge aesthetics from the past and present. Designed by Manole Romulus Gabriel, the 'Dacia' features an innovative lighting system that consists of tubes filled with LEDs. Bright and useful, the lights offer an impressive way to help illuminate the vehicle and the path ahead of it. The vehicle is inspired by the history of the Romania-based brand's original vehicles from years past. This is reflected in the concept sports cars' muscle car aesthetic that looks straight out of the past. However, the merging of technology into the design enables it to be a vehicle prepared for future roads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Design:** Exploring the blend of past aesthetics with modern innovation to create visually appealing products. - **Innovative Lighting Systems:** Developing advanced lighting solutions for improved vehicle illumination and aesthetics. - **Future-ready Vehicle Design:** Integrating technology and innovation into classic design concepts to create vehicles for futuristic roads. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Leveraging retro-inspired design and innovative lighting systems to create unique vehicles that appeal to a niche market. - **Lighting:** Exploring opportunities to develop advanced lighting systems for automotive applications, combining functionality and aesthetics. - **Design:** Integrating technology and innovation into classic design concepts to create visually appealing products in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Aerodynamic Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatra-77-concept.md) - [Lighting-Wrapped Concept Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-coupe.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-cyberpunk-concept.md) - [Contemporary Restomod Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-pony-coupe-concept.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Retrofuturism Split-Body Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traroca-v1.md) - [Retro Off-Road Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-concept.md) - [80s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-e.md) - [Retro Electric Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar.md)