# Extreme Concept Hypercars The Tomahawk VGT Will Rip It Up in the Vision Gran Turismo Video Game By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomahawk-vgt References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/srt-tomahawk-vision-gt/37862/) & [media.fcanorthamerica](http://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=16592&mid=) The Tomahawk VGT is a concept car, launched by [Fiat Chrysler Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-600e-abarth) for the Vision Gran Turismo video game, that follows hot on the heels of contributions from the likes of [Peugeot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-ev), [Infiniti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept) and a bunch of other automakers. This is an extreme hypercar that offers performance specs that can only realistically exist in a game. The single-seater car features a hybrid powertrain with a V10 engine and air compression drive, allowing it to pump out a ridiculous 2,600 horsepower. The Tomahawk VGT isn't just about wild performance specs however; it's a concept car created to be compatible with Vision Gran Turismo's philosophy, which sets it apart from other car-based video games. This car achieves that by "focusing on plausible future technologies that could achieve our vision of extreme performance." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extreme Hypercars in Video Games:** The creation of extreme hypercars for video games presents opportunities to showcase technologies that might not yet exist in reality. - **Hybrid Powertrains in Concept Cars:** The use of hybrid powertrains in concept cars opens up new possibilities for performance specs and technology advancements. - **Virtual Concept Car Development:** The development of virtual concept cars allows automakers to showcase their creativity and push the limits of what is possible technologically. ### Where This Applies - **Video Game Industry:** Video game companies can partner with automakers to create virtual hypercars, showcasing the latest advancements in automotive technology. - **Automotive Industry:** Automakers can use virtual concept cars as a way to test new technologies and designs without the high costs associated with physical prototypes. - **Green Energy Industry:** The development of hybrid powertrains in concept cars presents opportunities for advancements and innovation in green energy technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Luxury Game-Inspired Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solus-gt.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Redefined Limited Custom Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gtamodificata.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Ultra-Fast Wishbone Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagani.md) - [Trailblazing American Hypertrucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypertruck.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenomeno.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md)