# Sci-Fi-Inspired Cars The TRON Legacy Mercedes Blackbird by Peter Vardai By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-legacy-mercedes-blackbird References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/01/18/blackbird-mercedes-goes-tron/) & [vardai-design.hu](http://www.vardai-design.hu/) With all the talk of lightcycles, I think it's about time that the TRON Legacy Mercedes Blackbird car showed up. The TRON Legacy-themed automobile was designed by Peter Vardai. One look at the picture and you'll know that Vardai wanted the Mercedes Blackbird to look fast. The outline of the circuitry theme and its airplane streamline-inspired shape gives this bad boy a nice aerodynamic flow. The Mercedes Blackbird is one car that has the need for speed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Science-fiction Car Designs:** Opportunity for car designers to create futuristic and visually striking vehicles inspired by sci-fi films. - **Aerodynamic Car Shapes:** Opportunity to design cars with sleek and streamlined shapes to improve speed and fuel efficiency. - **Technology-incorporated Car Interiors:** Opportunity to integrate futuristic technology and design elements into car interiors for an immersive driving experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for car designers to create cutting-edge and visually captivating vehicle designs. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to optimize production processes to accommodate the construction of aerodynamically shaped cars. - **Automotive Technology:** Potential for the development and implementation of advanced technology solutions to enhance car interiors and driver experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-cyberpunk-concept.md) - [Modern Electrified Retro Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two8esl.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-dresscode-concept.md)