# Speed Racer Hybrid Supercars The Vittoria Concept Car Debuts at the 2012 Qatar Motor Show By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vittoria-concept-car References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2012/1/26/Vittoria-Concept-by-UP-Design-Revealed-in-Qatar-7706996/) & [up-design.it](http://www.up-design.it/) Italian designer Umberto Palermo has officially unveiled his [Vittoria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muon-elon) concept car at the 2012 Qatar Motor Show. The Vittoria is a supercar with a hybrid [V8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop) engine. The concept is shrouded in mystery, with no specific engine details or performance specs given. What we know about the Vittoria concept car is what we can see, which is actually kind of a lot. This concept has a futuristic design that makes it look more like it belongs in the world of "Speed Racer" than in this one. The front grille has an odd look that replaces a single grille with a series of small portholes. The taillights use LEDs and the cabin looks a lot like a cockpit. More details are bound to leak out as time goes by, so for now just enjoy the look of the Vittoria concept car and begin wondering "what if?" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Hybrid Supercars:** The rise of hybrid technology is disrupting the supercar industry, creating opportunities for innovative designs and fuel-efficient performance. - **Futuristic Car Designs:** Futuristic car designs are creating new opportunities for attracting customers and disrupting traditional design norms. - **LED Lighting:** LED lighting in cars is becoming increasingly popular, creating new opportunities for more energy-efficient and visually impressive designs. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry is constantly evolving and hybrid technology and cutting-edge designs offer opportunities to disrupt traditional models and attract new customers. - **Green Energy Industry:** The rise of hybrid technology is creating new opportunities for the green energy industry, which offers innovative solutions to mitigate climate change. - **Lighting Industry:** LED lighting is disrupting traditional lighting sources, and the trend towards LED headlights and taillights offers opportunities for innovation in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Sporty Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-v.md) - [Retro Sci-Fi-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri.md) - [Game-Exclusive Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-7.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Luxury Italian Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopia-roadster.md) - [Retrofuturism Split-Body Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traroca-v1.md) - [Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-pura-vision-concept.md) - [Ultra-Fast Wishbone Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagani.md) - [Inductive Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vixen-electric-sports-kit-car.md)