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# Streamlined Family Sports Cars
Dolphin Concept Car Has a Surprising Amount of Space for the Kids

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-01 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolphin-concept-car
References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/dolphin-concept-car-by-liu-shun-gao-zhiqiang-and-chen-zhilei/) & [michelinchallengedesign](http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/home/)

For those family men and women out there who cannot justify the purchase of a [hot little sports car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette), take a look at the [Dolphin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolphin-villa) concept car. Unfortunately, it does not exist "in the flesh" at this point, but it was the third winner of the 2013 [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-blackbird) Design Challenge.

There are two rows of seats in this sleek and speedy automobile, accommodating four people quite comfortably. As the driver races contently through vast landscapes, all passengers can appreciate the view through the generous strips of windows. The rest of the body is clad in carbon fiber, making the vehicle durable and lightweight. With its low profile and clean lines, the Dolphin concept car by Gao Zhiqiang, Liu Shun and Chen Zhilei would cut through the air like a whale glides through water.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Family-friendly Sports Cars:** Car makers should focus on creating sports cars that are also family-friendly, with features such as roomier back seats.
- **Sleek Automobile Designs:** Designers should be innovative in creating aesthetically pleasing and aerodynamic car designs.
- **Lightweight and Durable Car Materials:** Car manufacturers should prioritize the use of durable but lightweight materials like carbon fiber in creating cars.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Automotive:** Car manufacturers, designers and suppliers need to expand their product lines by incorporating features and designs of family-friendly sports cars.
- **Materials:** Companies that specialize in creating lightweight and durable car materials like carbon fiber can expand their market by partnering with car manufacturers.
- **Design and Architecture:** Designers and architects with expertise in creating sleek and aerodynamic designs can offer their services to car makers.

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