# Freshly-Squeezed Sports Cars The Vortex F1 Rocks SEMA in Lime Green & Lemon Yellow By manzil | Published 2010-11-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vortex-f1 References: [diseno-art](http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/vehicles/road/cars/vortex_f1.html) & [yousaytoo](http://www.yousaytoo.com/the-vortex-f1-sports-car/460480?3078) Washington-based Vortex Motor Company unveiled its new car, the Vortex F1, at the SEMA 2010 show. Featuring a MIG welded steel spaceframe chassis and [fibreglass bodywork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports), the Vortex F1 has a complete, fresh-squeezed look. Fitted with two supportive [bucket racing seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coyote-utopia), the speedster is powered by a GM-sourced 2.0 liter turbocharged engine that can produce 290 HP and 340 ft-lbs of torque. The rear wheels are driven by a [six-speed manual transmission](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-f5m). **Implications** - Businesses that offer unusual or outlandish qualities to products that typically embody a specific set of traits will benefit by standing out in the minds of consumers as distinct and unique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 58% | 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 - **Fresh-squeezed Sports Cars:** The trend of giving a completely new and refreshing look to sports cars that stands out in the market; disruptive innovation opportunity lies in exploring new and unique materials for car bodywork. - **Turbocharged Engines:** The trend of using GM-sourced 2.0 liter turbocharged engines in sports cars; disruptive innovation opportunity lies in creating more powerful and efficient engines. - **Manual Transmission Sports Cars:** The trend of producing sports cars with a six-speed manual transmission system; disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing more advanced and user-friendly manual transmission systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automobile Manufacturing:** The automobile manufacturing industry can benefit from these trends by investing in innovative products with unique features to stand out in a highly competitive market. - **Sports Car Customization Industry:** The sports car customization industry can benefit from the trend of giving a fresh-squeezed look to sports cars by introducing more customization options to make cars appear more unique. - **Automobile Engine Manufacturing:** The automobile engine manufacturing industry can benefit from the trend of using GM-sourced 2.0 liter turbocharged engines in sports cars by producing more efficient and powerful engines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Retro 70s-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-seven.md) - [Minimalist Restomod Speedsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp40.md) - [Juxtaposing Powerful Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Single-Seater Track Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-11.md) - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Stealth Racer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-f1-concept.md) - [Electric Sporty Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-v.md)