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# Extreme Cars Push Design Limits
20 ft Blastolene B-702

By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-11-15 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-cars-go-to-the-limits-of-designers-minds
References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2007/11/13/top-ten-extreme-cars-from-sema-2007/)

No concept car here; this was one of the top 10 extreme cars from [SEMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept) in Las Vegas . This extravagant custom baby really exists. The [American Inventors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-1000-platform) selected the Blastolene B-702 as on of their ten most extreme. Almost 20 feet long it has a V 12 cylinder engine and total leather interior. This is custom through and through. But why did I think [Batmobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-rc-original-edition-batmobile) when I first saw it?

**Implications** - Contemporary consumers are looking for the fastest ways to do things. Products that allow for hyper-speed while completing a practical function are appealing to those with fast-paced lifestyles. Companies trying to increase their appeal could focus on this.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 78% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Extreme Cars:** The trend of extreme cars with extravagant custom designs and powerful engines presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry.
- **Speed and Practicality:** The trend of products that offer hyper-speed while fulfilling practical functions appeals to consumers with fast-paced lifestyles, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries.
- **Customization:** The trend of customizing products through and through, like the Blastolene B-702, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in industries that prioritize individualized experiences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Automotive:** The extreme cars trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry, particularly in terms of design, performance, and customization.
- **Technology:** The trend of products that combine speed and practicality offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology industry, such as developing high-speed gadgets or efficient tools.
- **Luxury Goods:** The trend of customization and extravagant designs creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury goods industry, allowing companies to cater to individual tastes and preferences.

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