# Revived Muscle Car Concepts The Pontiac Firebird Concept Brings the Iconic Coupe Back to Life By Michael Hines | Published 2017-09-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pontiac-firebird-concept References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/9/21/What-If-The-Pontiac-Firebird-Was-Brought-Back-To-Life-7741160/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/56808881/Pontiac-Firebird-TT-20102017) Before you get too excited over this Pontiac Firebird concept, know that it's not an official design. It was actually created by Russian designer Kasim Tlibekov. The Firebird may be long dead, but that didn't stop Tlibekov from imagining what it would look like if made today. This will please the many [muscle car fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang) who mourned Pontiac's passing. The Pontiac Firebird concept is rendered in two styles. The first is as a normal mass-produced muscle car, while the second is a drag-ready monster. Both designs share a muscular hood and flared rear wheel arches. The Pontiac Firebird concept has a bulbous rear end that suggests its designed for straight-line power, not tackling tough corners. [GM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) currently has no plans to revive Pontiac or the Firebird, which means Tlibekov's [concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-nova) will likely stay just that, a concept. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Muscle Car Revivals:** Designing futuristic concepts of classic muscle cars can spark renewed interest and tug at nostalgia, offering potentially profitable innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Retro-futurism:** The trend of blending classic design elements with futuristic touches, like in the Pontiac Firebird concept, presents opportunities for innovation in industries such as fashion and home decor. - **Virtual Car Design:** Developing advanced software and tools that allow designers to create and test virtual prototypes of concept cars can greatly streamline the product development process in the automotive industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Innovative designs of retro and classic muscle cars can attract a new generation of car enthusiasts and help revitalize the automotive industry. - **Fashion:** The trend of blending classic and futuristic elements can inspire fashion designers to create unique and eye-catching designs that appeal to consumers looking for something new and nostalgic. - **Home Decor:** The blending of classic and futuristic design elements can provide inspiration for home decor designers to create striking pieces that will stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Car Marques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bertone.md) - [Retro Off-Road Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-concept.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-cyberpunk-concept.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Revived Retro Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-hpx-concept.md) - [80s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-e.md) - [Minimalist Americana Truck Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco-concept.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit.md)