Top 10 concept vehicles of 2012
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Lamborghini called the Aventador J "a one-of-a-kind piece of art"
An "absolute one-off," the Aventador J sold for more than $2.75 million
With its carbon fiber-reinforced polymers and Forged Composite seats, the Aventador J was a demonstration of Lamborghini's expertise in composites
The Aventador J debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show
2012 Lamborghini Aventador J
2012 Lamborghini Aventador J
2012 Lamborghini Aventador J
McLaren took dramatic aerodynamic measures with the P1
McLaren expects the P1 to be the best driver's car in the world
2012 McLaren P1 design study
McLaren showed the P1 design study at the 2012 Paris Motor Show
McLaren plans to release more details about the P1 in early 2013
One of the first big concepts of the year, the LF-LC made its entrance at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Lexus executives have hinted about LF-LC production
The 2012 Lexus LF-LC
The 2012 Lexus LF-LC
The 2012 Lexus LF-LC
2012 Lexus LF-LC
Lexus debuted a blue LF-LC at the Australian International Motor Show
2012 Lexus LF-LC
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive
The 740-hp SLS AMG Electric Drive
The Electric Drive had four electric motors
Mercedes surprised the Paris crowds with the E-Drive
Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive checked in at Paris
2012 Morgan Electric Plus E
Morgan presented the Plus E to gauge opinion
Retro style and cutting edge technology
The Plus E dropped the single-speed transmission common on electric vehicles for a five-speed manual
2012 Morgan Electric Plus E
2012 Morgan Electric Plus E
Mercedes Benz designed the Ener-G-Force for the L.A. Auto Show
Originally a law enforcement vehicle for the L.A. Design Challenge, the Ener-G-Force became a design study for regular drivers
2012 Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force design study
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force gets dirty
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force gets dirty
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force gets dirty
The Mighty FC was inspired by the Willys Jeep Forward Control of the 50s and 60s
The Mighty FC concept was designed for the 2012 Moab Easter Jeep Safari
2012 Onyx Bike
2012 Onyx Scooter
2012 Onyx Scooter
2012 Onyx Scooter
2012 Peugeot Onyx
Peugeot designed a matching Onyx car, bike and scooter
The Onyx combines copper and carbon fiber
The Onyx debuted at the 2012 Paris Motor Show
2012 Peugeot Onyx
2012 Peugeot Onyx
2012 Peugeot Onyx
Onyx: a V8 hybrid supercar
The Onyx featured a double-bubble glass roof
Volkswagen Hover Car
Bentley Continental GT3 Concept Racer
2012 Magna Steyr MILA Coupic
Odorico Pordenone
Odorico Pordenone
Inside the Odorico Pordenone
2012 Magna Steyr MILA Coupic
2012 Magna Steyr MILA Coupic
2012 BMW Zagato Coupe
2012 BMW Zagato Coupe
2012 BMW Zagato Coupe
2012 BMW Zagato Coupe
2012 BMW Zagato Coupe
2012 BMW Zagato Coupe
2012 BMW Zagato Coupe
Zagato "Zs" on the grille of the 2012 BMW Zagato Coupe
2012 BMW Zagato Roadster
2012 BMW Zagato Roadster
2012 BMW Zagato Roadster
Inside the 2012 BMW Zagato Roadster
2012 Infiniti Emerg-E
2012 Infiniti Emerg-E
2012 Infiniti Emerg-E
2012 Infiniti Emerg-E
Gizmag's pick of the sexiest, most advanced and most noteworthy concept cars of 2012
Article Summary
Doomsday has passed without a gasp, so it looks like humanity still has a future. If the concept cars we saw during the past year are any indication, that future looks very bright. As we prepare to roll the calendars over to 2013, it's time to celebrate the finest concepts that 2012 bestowed upon the world. From voluptuous supercars, to green fuel misers, to the downright abstract and outlandish, it was a big year for concepts and design studies.
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