It is said that the N Vision 74 Concept will be set into mass production

HOT Rumours It hasn't been long since it was unveiled to the public for the first time last year, but Hyundai is again rumored to be announcing its plans to launch a production version of the Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept later this month as a tribute to the historic Hyundai Pony Coupe. Is it possible happened?😲

Rumoured that Hyundai's bonkers N Vision 74 Concept would go into production Lines. (Picture from: Carscoops)

As quoted from the Hyundai official website, that the Hyundai N Vision 74, which debuted last December is considered to be a "rolling laboratory" and used to try out various features and technologies. The manufacturer even states that the N Vision 74 is its high-performance electric hybrid vehicle that spans Hyundai's past, present and future.

The Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept offers a combination of retro style with a futuristic Cyberpunk look and is fueled by combining of the battery power with hydrogen fuel cells. (Picture from: Id.Motor1)

This happened not only because of its epic appearance, but because the N Vision 74 seemed very promising to present a new era of EV performance that really had character and power. It's just that the Hyundai N Vision 74 is a complicated hybrid car that doesn't use a conventional combustion engine. Instead, it uses an unusual combination of hydrogen fuel cells and battery power.

The Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept is carrying forward the bold spirit of the Pony Coupe Concept into a futuristic design that realizes the dream of the company to create Korea’s first sports car. (Picture from: Id.Motor1)

The car has a pair of rear-mounted motors that produce 671 horsepower (500 kilowatts) and 664 lbs-ft (900 Newton-meters) of torque. With a fully charged 62.4 kWh battery and only 4.2 kilograms of hydrogen, the concept is capable of a range of more than 373 miles (600 kilometers). This highly intriguing concept promises to accelerate from a standstill in four seconds to 60 mph (96 kph) and reach speeds in excess of 155 mph (250 kph).

The Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept design's inspirated by an old-school Hyundai concept car called the Hyundai Pony which was launched for the first time to the public in the 1974. (Picture from: RobbReport)

However, it seems that automotive enthusiasts prefer a good combustion engine to be embedded in this Hyundai concept car if it go into production lines someday. And somehow this seems to follow by the manufacturer when the Hyundai N Vision 74 was unveiled, the South Korean automaker said its engineers were looking for ways to add a front motor for more power and better performance.

Turn out the Hyundai's bonkers N Vision 74 Concept had already exhibited at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2023 and not heading for production line. (Picture from: Carscoops)

Again the question is whether this would be possible happen. Instead, it could be this is just speculative guesses. But that's for sure, this N Vision 74 concept had already exhibited at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este this year and not heading for production lines, as we've cited from Carscoops.

The 1974 Pony Coupe Concept (in pictured the car posed along with the Hyundai's top brasses and Giorgetto Giugiaro) is recreated by its original designer Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio of GFG Style design house. (Picture from: Carscoops)

Even as reported by Money Today a South Korean media, Hyundai is planning a "Pony Day" event at its Seoul design studio on May 27, 2023 to celebrate Hyundai's first mass-produced legendary car, the Hyundai Pony back in the 1974. As we could be seen also on the South Korean manufacturer announcement via the Twitter timeline as follow.

Back in the 70s, an ambitious designer sketched out the most mesmerizing car you’ve never seen – the #Hyundai #PonyCoupeConcept. It paved the way for progress, influencing our own vision of the future and ultimately inspiring the famous #NVision74 concept.#HyundaiPONY pic.twitter.com/WeenU0anhW

— Hyundai Motor Group (@HMGnewsroom) May 23, 2023

At the said "Pony Day" event, Hyundai is expected to reveal a refurbished version of the original Pony Coupe Concept done by original designer Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio of GFG Style design house. At the time, the design sketches would drawn how the car might evolve from 1974 to making its debut at the 2022 Turin Auto Show.

However, everything doesn't necessarily stop here, Hyundai recently again released new news that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Series is said to be one of its new EV performance is preparing for its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2023. Wow, this South Korean manufacturer must have been very busy this year.😎 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HYUNDAI | MONEY TODAY | CARSCOOPS | ROBBREPORT | ID.MOTOR1 ]

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Have you ever thought that this unique car at first was a Citroën?

Rare ONES Those of us who are always intrigued when we see uniquely shaped cars, this might be the one with the most jaw-dropping ones we've ever seen. How could it be, under normal circumstances shapes of the Citroën-made cars were already unique, let alone this one. To be honest, at first we also never thought that this unique car was wearing the French automaker' badge when started its lifes. 

This is the rarest and unique variations ever built in 1959 based on the Citroën 2CV back named the Mismaque Squal. (Picture from: Citroenvie)

And what We presented here was the aferomentioned car above the Mismaque Squal, and known as one of the rarest and unique Citroën 2CV variations. This unique-shaped car was originally a design study car made by a young French engineer named Guy Mismaque.

The Mismaque Squal was originally a design study car made by a young French engineer named Guy Mismaque. (Picture from: Citroenvie)

As quoted from Citroenvie, Guy Mismaque previously worked for Buggati before deciding to create his own brand and cars in 1955, as did several of his French colleagues, Jean Rédélé (Alpine), René Bonnet (DB). At the time he was inspired to create an attractive and economical automobile that could compete with other small-engined, popular automobiles such as the Citroën 2CV.

The Mismaque Squal prototype has fiberglass bodywork built on a tubular chassis, and powered by the Citroën 2CV drivetrain, while its creations taken over three years. (Picture from: Citroenvie)

At first glance the French-made low-slung and aerodynamic sports car had styling inspired by the Alfa Romeo Berlina Aerodinamica Tecnica (B.A.T.) concept vehicles, designed by Franco Scaglione and built by Alfa Romeo in collaboration with the Italian coachbuilder Bertone. There're three examples were built, with the first being the BAT 5 created in 1953, followed by the BAT 7 in 1954, and finally the BAT 9 in 1955.

This Mismaque Squal prototype has a weight only 350 kg (772 lbs) is quite small, much lower and shorter than its donor Citroën 2CV. (Picture from: Citroenvie)

It's no wonder many say that the Mismaque Squal prototype (Squal meaning 'Shark' in French) as the French BAT. This unique shaped car has fiberglass bodywork built on a tubular chassis, and powered by the Citroën 2CV drivetrain, while its creations taken over three years.

At rear, the Mismaque Squal prototype has a pair of unique tailfins that bear a resemblance to three Alfa Romeo BAT concepts. (Picture from: Citroenvie)

In appearance, the car weighing only 350 kg (772 lbs) is quite small, much lower and shorter than the 2CV, and is believed to be capable of running up to a top speed of 120 kph (80 mph). And the most distinctive shape of the Mismaque Squal prototype as seen at the rear where there is a pair of unique tailfins that bear a resemblance to three Alfa Romeo BAT concepts.

The car designer Guy Mismaque posed along with his son in front of his-designed car back in the 2021. (Picture from: Citroenvie)

The first Mismaque Squal prototype completed in 1959 and made its debut at the Paris Motor Show 1960 wearing the same orange paint scheme as the 1959 Citroën DS. As quoted from Citroenvie, there're 9 chassis were completed, while at least 3 cars were assembled, and 2 of the cars were based on Citroën 2CV drivetrains.

The Mismaque Squal prototype while sat on display at the 2022 edition of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. (Picture from: ConceptCarrz)

Still from the same source, designer Guy Mismaque, who was around 85 years old in 2021 (by now he is 87 years old), still looks fit and actively assists in the restoration process of a unique survivor of this model built based on the chassis 9C in his workshop. After completion, the car has been sold to a collector in New York City. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CITROENVIE | CONCEPTCARZ ]

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Porsche 984 rear-engined roadster should be special back in the 1980s

ONE-OFF Porsche AG is an automotive company from Germany which is known to have built many prototypes since it was first founded by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche in 1931. While most of them did not go into production they eventually became the basis for future models.

The Porsche 984 is developed between 1984 and 1987 by the Porsche Development Center in Weissach, and was intended as a study for future vehicle concepts. (Picture from: Pinterest)

And this car called Porsche 984 is one of those developed between 1984 and 1987 by the Porsche Development Center in Weissach, and was intended as a study for future vehicle concepts. As quoted from Porsche, the car was actually continued by the sports car development work previously done for SEAT a Spanish car maker (which wasn't owned by Volkswagen at the time), to fill the market niche previously occupied by the Porsche 924.

The Porsche 984 rear-engined roadster featured with a low front end wore round headlights and horizontal turn signals. (Picture from: StuttCars)

Furthermore, the Porsche 984 two-seater sports concept car was also intended to be produced as a compact and affordable sports car to appeal to a a young, sporty clientele with a starting price range of 40,000 German marks or the equivalent of $14,000 at that time.

The Porsche 984's interior taken clues from many other Porsche models such the seats are 928-style and door openers are from 911. (Picture from: Rennlist)

Tehnically, the development objective is primarily focused on dynamic driving characteristics, which will be achieved through low driving resistance rather than high engine power, while low fuel consumption is also set as one of its development goals.

The Porsche 984 prototype used a rear-mounted 4-cylinder air-cooled Volkswagen unit although a new Porsche flat-4 was to be created for the Junior and for aircraft use. (Picture from: Rennlist)

The concept car was powered by an air-cooled two-liter four-cylinder rear boxer engine rated at around 88–110 kW (120–150 hp) to emphasize the model's technological uniqueness. As you can see this convertible sports car with an innovative folding hard-top had previously been envisioned, such as an all-wheel-drive model for motor racing.

Unfortunately the development project for the Porsche 984 had to come to a halt early without ever hitting the production line, when the dollar plummeted in 1987, sending the stock market crashing and resulting in poor Porsche sales. However, the Porsche 984 was not completely abandoned, in the 1990s its ideas had revisited when Porsche created its famous Boxster models. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PORSCHE | AUTOBLOG | RENNLIST | STUTTCARS | ANDONISCARS ]

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Lotus Envya aka Type 133 electric sedan caught by cameras in China

SPY Shots In the previous article, we briefly discussed about the Lotus Envya aka Type 133. As quoted from CarNewsChina, it is the new electric-powered sedan that will be stand on the modified Geely's Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform and launched soon in the Lotus's EV range along with the Type 134, its SUV sibling, and even recently, this car was caught undergoing road test series in China.

The speculative rendering images of what it could be like the Lotus Type 133 or Lotus Envya performance sedan that shares many components with Eletre. (Picture from: WhichCar)

Of course it's still fresh in our memories, that since 2017, Lotus Cars has been acquired by Geely. Later, the Chinese auto giant established Lotus Technology Plant in Wuhan which was intended as a means to develop all-electric vehicles of Lotus.

The speculative rendering images of what it could be like the Lotus Type 133 or Lotus Envya supplied by Theottle. (Picture from: WhichCar)

Seems this also marks the end of the development of the Lotus's petrol-powered sports car in the UK, and after the current generation, there will be nothing new. So all actual development will only be done in China. For your info, the first electric vehicle developed by Lotus Technology was the Lotus Eletre which was previously known in internal circles as the Type 132, and launched in China in October, 2022.

The Lotus Technology Plant built by Geely in Wuhan, China to be a new production facility to develop all-electric vehicles of Lotus. (Picture from: CarNewsChina)

The Eletre built on the EPA (Electric Premium Architecture) which is based on Geely's SEA. As for the powertrain, it has power of up to 918 horse powers, based on the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) it can cover a distance of up to 600 km.

The Lotus Eletre aka the Type 132 known as the first electric vehicle developed by Lotus Technology Plant. (Picture from: CarNewsChina)

And now Lotus Technology is working simultaneously on yet another interesting vehicle such Lotus compact electric SUV codenamed the Type 134, and that is the Lotus Envya aka Type 133 sedan. Even recently, a pair of Lotus Envya sedans were caught by camera during road tests in China.

The recent spy-shots shown a pair of Lotus Envya or Type 133 sedans were caught by camera during road tests in China. (Picture from: CarNewsChina)

Here are fresher leaked spy-shots on the internet. There you can see the Evya still wrapped in a heavy layer of camouflage, but we can still see its exterior features. It has an aerodynamic shape couled with a sloping roofline. So it looks like the Envya isn't just a sedan like in general, could be a mid-class sedan coupe.

Even though it is covered in camouflage it can still be seen that the Lotus Envya has an aerodynamic shape couled with a sloping roofline. (Picture from: CarNewsChina)

Unfortunately the taillight units look bare unfinished, probably it would made in line with the Lotus Eletre. Furthermore we can also see that there is a pop-out doorknob, and a camera pod very high up on the roof. On the wheels, you can see Envya wearing the R20. As for the interior, at first glance similar to the Eletre, it seen has the same steering wheel shape coupled with a slim instrument panel.

At first glance the Lotus Envya looks similar to the Eletre, it seen has the same steering wheel shape coupled with a slim instrument panel. (Picture from: CarNewsChina)

In here we've also included a freely speculative visualization of the Lotus Envya made by an enthusiast named Theottle on his Youtube channel as you can see below, whose its exterior appearance is close to that shown on the Eletre. So far the Lotus Envya's specification in details are not known yet, but automotive media in China are speculating that the powertrain will be similar to that of the Eletre.

So the entry-level, Envya will be equipped with two electric motors with 612 hp and 710 Nm. As for the highest trim level, it will have three electric motors with 918 horsepower and 985 Nm of torque. Well, it will hit the market in 2023 anyway, so we'll get to know it a little better soon. We'll be keeping an eye on it, so stay tuned! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARNEWSCHINA | WHICHCAR | THEOTTLE ]

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The gorgeous forgotten Bertone's Giulietta Spider

Forgotten ONES When talking about the automotive industry, of course we will be dealing with so many names.... Indeed, in this world it is something that is commonplace, when many come and not a few to leave. Ç'est la vie...

Here's an Alfa Romeo's gorgeous convertible couple posed along together, from the left to right the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Pinin Farina and the Giulietta Spider Bertone (with chassis number #0004). (Picture from: hexmoor_69 on Twitter)

And this following classic car is one of the proofs of the intense competition between coachbuilder companies in Italy back in the 1950s, Even though it has a promising design, it must be step aside after not chosen by automaker to get on the production lines, due to limited production technology at the time.😢

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Bertone (with chassis number #0004)'s design is clearly influenced by contemporary American luxury barges and wild BAT concept cars. (Picture from: Carrozzieri-Italiani)

The story begins when Alfa Romeo began planning a convertible aimed primarily at the American market in the 1950s after receiving input from Max Hoffman, the biggest importer of Alfa Romeos into the United States at the time. For this such reason then the Italian car manufacturer commissioned two compatriot coachbuilders Bertone and Pinin Farina to design and built the prototypes of the new series model which would later be named the Giulietta Spider.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Bertone (with chassis number #0004) has a very radical appearance under a rounded design line pull as you can see at the front. (Picture from: Carrozzieri-Italiani)

It was 1955 there four different prototypes for the Spider variant were completed by those two Italian coachbuilders (each with two prototypes). This became a kind of competition for both of them which now we had known the result of where Alfa Romeo preferred Pinin Farina's designs to enter the production line and rejected Bertone ones. Well, it should be admitted that Pinin Farina's design is clearly more formal with its round headlights, compared to the two more radical looking prototypes of Bertone according to the time.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Bertone (with chassis number #0004) was deemed too modern and difficult to manufacture, mainly because of the aerodynamically inspired tail fin. (Picture from: Carrozzieri-Italiani)

However the Bertone-designed prototypes would go on to influence many of Alfa Romeo's sports convertible in the latter half of the 20th century. How did it happen? This could not be separated from the genius figure of the designer  who handled those two Berteno's prototypes. Who is he? He was Franco Scaglione whose in charge of design at Bertone at the time.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Bertone (with chassis number #0004) has also two tone color covered its two-seats and door trims. (Picture from: Carrozzieri-Italiani)

As quoted from ClassicDriver, Bertone's Giuletta Spider design is clearly influenced by contemporary American luxury barges and wild BAT concept cars. The first prototype (with chassis number #0002) was finished in red and differed from the car you see here with its narrower, more pointed headlights, as well as rear fins without integrated tail-lights. It was a stunning design, but arguably the two-tone, gold-and-white car (with chassis number #0004) as you can see here is the real showstopper.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Bertone (with chassis number #0004) has an aluminium body with a wheelbase of just 2.2 meters, no wonder if it’s incredibly light. (Picture from: Carrozzieri-Italiani)

Both car is powered by an 1.3-liter, four-cylinder 80 hp engine, and has an aluminium body with a wheelbase of just 2.2 meters, no wonder if it’s incredibly light. After completion both were shown to Alfa Romeo's top brasses including Hoffman, the result was unexpected, both were deemed too modern and difficult to manufacture, mainly because of the aerodynamically inspired tail fin.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Bertone (with chassis number #0004) is powered by an 1.3-liter, four-cylinder 80 hp engine. (Picture from: Coachbuild)

Having failed to get the green light for production, the two prototypes were separated; the red car (with chassis number #0002) headed to Switzerland (unknown until now), while this car (with chassis number #0004) was sold to Hoffman, but remained in Italy. This car had also disappeared from public attention for almost two decades before being rediscovered in the 1990s.

After being unheard of for a long time and missing from the public's attention, it was only in the 1990s that this car (with chassis number #0004) was rediscovered by a young Corrado Lopresto in an apprehensive condition. In short, he did a thorough restoration of this car to return to original conditions in its hey-day. Today, the car remains in the Lopresto Collection to this day as an integral part of Lopresto history and a formative influence on their current restoration process and philosophy. *** [EKA  | CARROZZIERI-ITALIANI | HEXMOR_65 | COACHBUILD | CLASSICDRIVER | WIKIPEDIA ]

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Polestar revealed its envisioned about a new era of EV

Wait&See In the midst of the endless hubbub of the electric car trend that is currently echoing in the automotive world, coupled with there's circulated word about the presence of the Polestar AB. newest car, which is said to be the real elaboration of its vision of a new era of electric vehicles which has been awaited by many car fans around the globe.

The Polestar O2 is a sleek electric convertible style to show how the Swedish company's design language could adapt to a variety of body styles, while still maintaining the comfort of a family car. (Picture from: AutoCar)

Although, Polestar as a brand may be a new-kid-on-the-block to the automotive world, otherwise its newly car concept has a lot of hopes by showing something impressive. Well, the latest creation that will be discussed is the Polestar O2 shown under a sleek convertible style, and also carrying the company's vision about a top-down motor vehicle with maximum electrification performance due to built with the Precept Concept design.

The Polestar O2 described as "the meeting point between technology and artistry, between precision and sculpturing, with a firm but non-aggressive feel". (Picture from: BlackXperience)

As it built around the aforementioned Precept Concept design, this sleek roadster is described by Head of Design of Polestar, Maximilian Missoni as "the meeting point between technology and artistry, between precision and sculpturing, with a firm but non-aggressive feel". The brand says the O2 shown how the Swedish company's design language could adapt to a variety of body styles, while still maintaining the comfort of a family car.

Through its short front and rear overhangs give the Polestar O2 concept plenty of visual drama and aggressiveness, while the low ride height and wide body give it a bold stance. (Picture from: BlackXperience)

Regardless of what people think of electric cars, there's no denying that these are truly beautiful cars. Through its short front and rear overhangs give the concept plenty of visual drama and aggressiveness, while the low ride height and wide body give it a bold stance.

The Polestar O2 embodied "classic sports car proportions, under a decidedly modern, electric feel". But there's a lot of substance under the body of this beautiful car. (Picture from: KabarOto)

Polestar noted the O2 embodied "classic sports car proportions, under a decidedly modern, electric feel". But there's a lot of substance under the body of this beautiful car. Hidden design features such as integrated ducts, increased airflow over the wheels and body, allow for maximum travel range. What's more, the intelligent taillights act as air blades to reduce rear turbulence.

The Polestar O2 has hidden design features such as integrated ducts, increased airflow over the wheels and body, allow for maximum travel range. (Picture from: KabarOto)

While Polestar hasn't provided any performance statistics so far, the brand still promises an exhilarating driving experience, as it designed to look fun with the bespoke bonded aluminum platform (adapted from the Polestar 5), reportedly also offers high levels of rigidity, tight body control and confidence-inducing dynamics. In other word, the extremely rigid aluminum platform is geared to provide exceptional handling along with direct steering feeling and overall car agility.

The Polestar O2's interior uses recycled polyester for all soft-touch materials, including foam, 3D knitted fibers, and even non-woven laminates. (Picture from: BlackXperience)

Furthermore Missoni added that the Polestar O2 is the Swedish company's vision of a new era for sports cars. By combining the joy of open-top driving with the purity of electric mobility, it opens up a new mix of emotions in the car. "But like all our cars, we are much more than straight-line sprints. When you turn the wheel, the real fun begins," he concluded.

The Polestar O2 electric convertible has something special located behind the back seat ie an autonomous cinematic drone that can be used while on driving. (Picture from: BlackXperience)

Being an electricity only brand, Polestar has created the O2 with sustainable energy in mind. While on the interior side, this brand has applied a new thermoplastic mono material, in which the interior uses recycled polyester for all soft-touch materials, including foam, 3D knitted fibers, and even non-woven laminates. This not only reduces waste but also made an impact to the overall weight of the car.

The Polestar O2 electric roadster offers an environmentally friendly chassis as well, which is designed to increase the circularity of metal components. (Picture from: KabarOto)

Not only that, this electric roadster offers an environmentally friendly chassis as well, which is designed to increase the circularity of metal components. The automaker futher says various grades of aluminum are used throughout the chassis to help provide a thrilling driving experience. At the end of Polestar O2's life after used, as cars made from graded aluminum so then it can be properly recycled, also ensuring superior material efficiency and lower requirements for pure aluminum.

The Polestar O2 promises an exhilarating driving experience, as it designed to look fun with the bespoke bonded aluminum platform (adapted from the Polestar 5). (Picture from: AutoCar)

While as technology lovers, you would probably much appreciate this automotive work, especially if you find something special is located behind the back seat ie an autonomous cinematic drone that can be used while on driving. There is a special kind of aerofoil that allows the drone to take off while the car is moving, up to speeds of 56 mph. Once the driver has finished recording, the drone can return to the car by itself, and videos can be edited and shared from the 15-inches mid-screen.

Although Polestar has never confirmed before whether the O2 would be produced or not, only say that they will be releasing three new cars over the next three years starting in 2022. Lately there is good news related to the O2's production version. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | POLESTAR | ROBBREPORT | MOTOR1 | AUTOCAR | HOTCARS ]

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