# Clasically Inspired Sportscars This Duesenburg Sportscar Concept is Inspired By Cars Of Yesteryear By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportscar-concept References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/duesenberg-torpedo-phaeton-hartje-eddie-paul-interview/41953/) & [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/duesenberg-torpedo-phaeton-hartje-eddie-paul-interview/41953/) The Duesenburg luxury car brand got off to a bad start in 2005 before seemingly disappearing into oblivion, but the brand is being revived now thanks to the launch of an all-new futuristic sportscar concept. This car is a futuristic masterpiece although it is clearly inspired by classic American luxury cars of the 1920s and 1930s. The vehicle is constructed around a [General Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick) chassis, the likes of which has been used for the [Chevrolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) Tahoe and [Silverado](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-beast). The vehicle will be powered by a 6.2-liter V8 LS3 Corvette engine that is capable of pumping out 430 horsepower and producing 424 pounds-feet of torque. This sportscar concept is proof of how old-school design cues can be used to inspire modern vehicles that promise high performance attributes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 33% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Classic-inspired Vehicles:** The resurgence of classic-inspired vehicle designs presents an opportunity for automakers to incorporate antique aesthetics into new products. - **Futuristic Sportscars:** Futuristic sports cars display a profitable opportunity, which would involve enhancing high performance attributes of modern vehicles by adopting a futuristic look. - **Luxury Car Brand Revivals:** The successful relaunch of luxury car brands, such as Duesenburg, provides a promising opportunity for other luxury car auto makers to revive old or forgotten brands. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automobile:** Developing more classic-inspired and futuristic vehicles or reviving luxury car brands presents an opportunity for car manufacturers to cater to changing consumer preferences. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods makers can tap into the trend of classic and vintage designs to create luxury products that blend antiquity and modernity. - **Retail:** Retailers who specialize in selling luxury cars or automobile accessories could use history and nostalgia to appeal to customers with a taste for antique aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [1930s-Inspired Hand-Built Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports.md) - [Revived Classic Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-zero.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick.md) - [Remastered Iconic Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remastered-iconic-supercar.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-928.md) - [Sketched Luxurious Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiron-super-sport.md) - [Jet-Age Racing Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/328-hommage.md)