# Eggplant-Inspired Supercars The One-off McLaren X-1 Has a Throwback Look Inspired by Odd Objects By Michael Hines | Published 2012-08-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-x1 References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2012/8/19/McLaren-X-1-Concept-is-a-One-Off-Shocker-7710313/) & [mclarenautomotive](http://www.mclarenautomotive.com/uk/default.aspx) The crowd at the Gooding & Co. auction must have been shocked when the [McLaren](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-w1) X-1 was unveiled. This bespoke supercar has a look unlike any other McLaren ever made. The one-off X-1 was designed for a McLaren customer who wanted a ride all his own. The McLaren X-1 is based off of the recently released [MP4-12C](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-10th-anniversary). The body may be different, but this supercar is still capable of zero to 60 in 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 207 mph thanks to its twin-turbo 3.8-liter [V8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop) engine. The engine is undeniably beastly, but it's the X-1's exterior that's designed to draw attention. Designers Hong Yeo and Frank Stephenson reportedly used everything from classic cars to an eggplant as inspiration when designing the McLaren X-1. No word on the price the buyer paid, but it was likely slightly more than an arm and a leg. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 90% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bespoke Supercars:** Designing one-of-a-kind supercars inspired by unique objects or concepts opens up opportunities for customization and personalization within the luxury automotive industry. - **Alternative Design Influences:** Incorporating unconventional design inspirations, such as eggplants, into supercar designs presents an avenue for innovation and differentiation in the automotive industry. - **Unique Customization Requests:** Meeting customer demands for exclusive and personalized supercars encourages manufacturers to push the boundaries of design and engineering to create truly unique vehicles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Automotive:** Manufacturers in the luxury automotive industry can capitalize on the demand for bespoke supercars, offering exclusive customization options to affluent customers. - **Automotive Design:** Automotive design firms have the opportunity to break away from traditional design influences and explore alternative sources of inspiration when creating unique supercar designs. - **Automotive Customization:** Companies in the automotive customization industry can cater to the growing demand for personalized vehicles by offering innovative options for consumers who desire one-of-a-kind supercars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industry-Leading Hybrid Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-w1.md) - [Brutish Skeletal Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-570s-concept.md) - [Vegas-Themed Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-viva.md) - [Luxury Game-Inspired Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solus-gt.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Luxury Supercar NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mso-lab.md) - [Canada-Celebrating Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-10th-anniversary.md) - [Single-Edition Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sf48-unica.md) - [Luxury British E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-600.md)