# Nature Inspired Supercars The Lamborghini Insecta Concept Turns Bug to Glass and Carbon Fiber By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-03-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-inspired-supercars-lamborghini-insecta-concept-iulian-bumbu References: [carbodydesign](http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2009/03/02-lamborghini-insecta-concept/) & [concept-supercars](http://concept-supercars.com/lamborghini/lamborghini-insecta-concept-inspired-beetles/) When you think of a beetle, high performance cars are hardly what comes to mind, yet Romanian designer Iulian Bumbu managed to turn the humble bug image into one sleek, power-radiating Lamborghini. The Insecta Concept is an aggressive two-seater, which embraces the exoskeleton found in insects to produce a highly aerodynamic body frame. Employing the mighty powertrain from the eminent Gallardo, this smooth Lamborghini wannabe is covered in lightweight carbon fiber and shows off magnificent futuristic details, true to the power of its make. A stunning feature is its glass sky roof that reveals its cutting-edge cockpit, with deep bucket seats and an U-shaped jet steering wheel, as well as its potent 5 liter V10 engine. The state-of-the-art concept presents yet another example of a triumphant fusion between technology and nature; Insecta molds the future of the Lamborghini design, and we are never to look at a bug the same indifferent way again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Nature-inspired Super Cars:** The trend towards creating more eco-friendly and aerodynamic cars through the use of natural designs inspired by insects. - **Exoskeleton Design:** The move towards using exoskeleton designs in car manufacturing to create more aerodynamic and lightweight vehicles. - **Glass Sky Roofs:** The trend towards incorporating glass sky roofs in cars to give drivers and passengers a futuristic and open-air experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The automotive industry can incorporate exoskeleton designs, natural inspiration and other innovative technologies to create new, eco-friendly and futuristic car models. - **Luxury Vehicles:** Luxury car brands can utilize glass sky roofs as a way to enhance the driving experience of their high-end vehicles. - **Design and Architecture:** Design and architecture firms can collaborate with car manufacturers to create innovative car designs that incorporate inspiration from nature and other unconventional sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md) - [Stealth Racer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-f1-concept.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Muscular Gilded SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-aurochs.md) - [Rear-Wheel Drive Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huracan-tecnica.md) - [Exoskeleton-Free Hypercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugatti-bolide.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenomeno.md) - [Concept-Inspired Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-huracan-sterrato.md) - [All-Chassis Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-evanora-concept.md)