# Jet-Inspired Sports Cars The Elibriea Sports Car Concept Looks Ready to Take Off By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-car-concept References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/elibriea-qatar-concept-car/41552/) & [elibriea](http://www.elibriea.com/) Unveiled at the 2016 Qatar Motor Show, the Elibriea sports car concept is a vehicle that might be destined for the roads, but that looks good enough for takeoff. Incorporating sharp angles and 525-horsepower, the Elibriea sports car has a number of different aesthetics that draw comparisons between the vehicle and the [Batmobile and beyond](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-b95-gotham). The Elibriea sports car was designed by the brand's found Abdul Wahab Ziaullah at the [Texas A&M University's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-research-platform) Qatar campus under the Undergraduate Research Experience Program. The powerful Elibriea sports car concept features a carbon fiber exterior and a hefty weight of 2,200-pounds, which could produce real-world results that are rather impressive. The designer explains about the conceptual Elibriea that, "I'm excited and curious to know people's feedback on Elibriea, particularly the views of the critics." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Jet-inspired Sports Cars:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the integration of aerospace design elements and advanced technology in sports car manufacturing. - **Sharp Angles in Automotive Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create vehicles with edgy, futuristic aesthetics that resonate with consumers seeking unique and bold designs. - **Student-designed Concept Cars:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Foster collaboration between universities and automotive industry to develop innovative and unconventional vehicle designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Implement lightweight materials and cutting-edge technology in production to enhance performance and fuel efficiency. - **Aerospace Engineering:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Apply expertise in aircraft design and engineering principles to create sleek and aerodynamic sports cars. - **Automotive Design Education:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Establish programs that encourage students to explore avant-garde design concepts in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [All-Chassis Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-evanora-concept.md) - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md) - [Streamlined Digital EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [High-Powered Electric Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-bev-sports.md) - [Inductive Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vixen-electric-sports-kit-car.md) - [New Energy Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next.md) - [Elegant Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-x-speedium.md)