# Supercar Speed Demons The Glickenhaus Ferrari Hits the Track By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus-ferrari References: [motorauthority](http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1053732_glickenhaus-ferrari-p4-5-competizione-hits-the-track-on-video) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx33GYBx-58&feature=player_embedded) The Glickenhaus Ferrari looks just as awesome as it sounds. The car is a James Glickenhaus custom track-specific P4/5 Competizione based on his one-off Ferrari P4/5. Nelson Ireson describes it as "an orgy of carbon fiber and beautiful craftsmanship." The video shows the Glickenhaus Ferrari on its first run of a track. The British Touring Car Championship driver Fabrizio Giovanardi was the test-driver who gave the car a big thumbs up. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are looking for the most technologically advanced products. Items featuring a hyper-modern aesthetic are appealing to those who want to stay on the cutting edge. Companies trying to appeal to contemporary shoppers could focus on this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hyper-modern Aesthetic:** Incorporating a hyper-modern aesthetic in products can attract consumers who seek technologically advanced and cutting-edge items. - **Carbon Fiber Innovation:** Exploring carbon fiber materials and craftsmanship can lead to disruptive innovations in automotive design and manufacturing. - **Track-specific Customization:** Providing track-specific customization options for high-performance vehicles presents an opportunity to cater to racing enthusiasts and professionals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automakers can capitalize on disruptive carbon fiber innovations to create high-performance vehicles with exceptional aesthetics. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can incorporate hyper-modern aesthetics into their products to appeal to consumers seeking cutting-edge and technologically advanced items. - **Motorsports:** Companies involved in motorsports can offer track-specific customization options for enthusiasts and professionals, providing a competitive edge in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [American Safety-Focused Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus-004-supercar.md) - [Game-Exclusive Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-7.md) - [Single-Edition Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sf48-unica.md) - [Retro Sci-Fi-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri.md) - [V6-Equipped Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/296-gt3.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Camouflaged Track-Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-gt4.md) - [Sleek Racing-Inspired Super Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maserati-mc20.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenomeno.md)