# Retro-Styled Electric Hypercars This Hypercar Blends Classical Styling With Futuristic Performance By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2019-03-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercars References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/hispano-suiza-carmen-electric-hypercar/58774/) & [hispanosuizacars](https://www.hispanosuizacars.com/carmen) Spanish automotive company Hispano-Suiza might not be a household name among regular consumers of automotive products, but it's a company that has made a unique name for itself thanks to its stunning heritage in introducing boldly futuristic automobiles for well over a century, a reputation that it's set to enhance further with the introduction of its new electric hypercar. The Hispano-Suiza Carmen is a magnificent [high-performance vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-sadairs-spear) that comes with a [fully electric powertrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv), with a pair of motors capable of churning out 1,019 horsepower. This setup allows the vehicle to sprint along from zero to 100 km/h in less than three seconds on its way to a top speed of 250 km/h. Incredibly, the fully working prototype of this electric hypercar was demonstrated after only nine months of work, making it a true testament to the utility of modern engineering processes in the luxury hypercar market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-styled Electric Hypercars:** The trend of blending classical styling with futuristic performance in electric hypercars presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Futuristic Heritage Vehicles:** The trend of introducing boldly futuristic automobiles with a rich heritage presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Fast-tracked Prototyping:** The trend of fast-tracked prototyping in the luxury hypercar market showcases opportunities for disruptive innovation in engineering processes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of blending classical styling with futuristic performance in electric hypercars. - **Luxury:** The luxury industry can tap into the trend of introducing boldly futuristic automobiles with a rich heritage. - **Engineering:** The engineering industry can explore opportunities presented by the trend of fast-tracked prototyping in the luxury hypercar market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [High-Performance Electric Hypercar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercar-prototype.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Electric Austrian Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deus-hypercar.md) - [Production Electric Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battista.md) - [Hybrid-System Futuristic Hypercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-one.md) - [Audacious Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-supercars.md) - [Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kincsem-hyper-gt.md)