I hate crazy hot million dollars concept cars!
04-19-11, 12:48 PM
#16
I thought the goal was to give us a partially blank canvas (production model) so that we can then modify it back to the concept level and thus continue the circle of life. 
lol you had me with your premise but some of these examples you gave aren't that far off from the concepts.
lol you had me with your premise but some of these examples you gave aren't that far off from the concepts.
04-19-11, 12:56 PM
#18
I think you're right on this one:
Lexus LF-S Concept Vehicle Makes Ú.S. Debut at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show
The Lexus LF-S concept car made its Ú.S. debut today at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. First introduced at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, the LF-S is a next-generation sedan that expresses the Lexus brand's new conception of luxury car design.
'The LF-series is much more than a parade of show cars,' said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. 'It represents a new design direction and new design language -- one that is bold and striking yet simple and intriguing.'
Seen for the first time in North America, the Lexus LF-S concept is a realization of a quest to define the essence of luxury in every detail. The concept vehicle seeks to provide a peak experience that fills the driver with exhilaration and provides comfort in every moment, while understanding and anticipating each individual user's constantly changing needs.
Always lòòking ahead, Lexus designers in concert with its engineers produced what is truly a 'design exercise in luxury,' revealing a preview of what lies ahead for future Lexus sedans. In designing the LF-S, Lexus used long integrated lines to simplify the form and shape of the vehicle. The wrap-around design, from the side of the vehicle all the way to the rear, virtually eliminates the rear corners of the vehicle and offers an example of how simplicity can be very intriguing.
Over the past year at major international auto shows, Lexus has offered hints of this new direction in design with the LF-series of concept vehicles. 'LF' is shorthand for a design language Lexus calls 'L-Finesse.' This design language has been artfully translated by the all-new 2006 Lexus GS, which arrives in March and is the first Lexus production vehicle to incorporate these new styling cues.
The new design approach is rooted in several years of study by Lexus of what luxury means for people today. More than just a 'new look,' the new Lexus design is intended to engage customers visually -- and emotionally -- with the brand.
The Lexus LF-S concept car made its Ú.S. debut today at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. First introduced at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, the LF-S is a next-generation sedan that expresses the Lexus brand's new conception of luxury car design.
'The LF-series is much more than a parade of show cars,' said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. 'It represents a new design direction and new design language -- one that is bold and striking yet simple and intriguing.'
Seen for the first time in North America, the Lexus LF-S concept is a realization of a quest to define the essence of luxury in every detail. The concept vehicle seeks to provide a peak experience that fills the driver with exhilaration and provides comfort in every moment, while understanding and anticipating each individual user's constantly changing needs.
Always lòòking ahead, Lexus designers in concert with its engineers produced what is truly a 'design exercise in luxury,' revealing a preview of what lies ahead for future Lexus sedans. In designing the LF-S, Lexus used long integrated lines to simplify the form and shape of the vehicle. The wrap-around design, from the side of the vehicle all the way to the rear, virtually eliminates the rear corners of the vehicle and offers an example of how simplicity can be very intriguing.
Over the past year at major international auto shows, Lexus has offered hints of this new direction in design with the LF-series of concept vehicles. 'LF' is shorthand for a design language Lexus calls 'L-Finesse.' This design language has been artfully translated by the all-new 2006 Lexus GS, which arrives in March and is the first Lexus production vehicle to incorporate these new styling cues.
The new design approach is rooted in several years of study by Lexus of what luxury means for people today. More than just a 'new look,' the new Lexus design is intended to engage customers visually -- and emotionally -- with the brand.
04-19-11, 12:57 PM
#19
04-19-11, 01:12 PM
#24
There's a difference between a concept that is intended to directly hint at a production model, and one that displays the first look at a new design language that will be applied to all production models. My point there is that the 3GS was simply the first L-Finesse Lexus so it was the first one to benefit from the design language that debuted on the LF-S.
LF-Xh was an RX concept.
LF-Sh was an LS concept.
LF-Ch was a CT concept.
LF-S and LF-Gh are "general" concepts, meant to showcase the future of the entire brand, less so one specific model.
There is a difference.
LF-Xh was an RX concept.
LF-Sh was an LS concept.
LF-Ch was a CT concept.
LF-S and LF-Gh are "general" concepts, meant to showcase the future of the entire brand, less so one specific model.
There is a difference.
04-19-11, 01:23 PM
#25
There's a difference between a concept that is intended to directly hint at a production model, and one that displays the first look at a new design language that will be applied to all production models. My point there is that the 3GS was simply the first L-Finesse Lexus so it was the first one to benefit from the design language that debuted on the LF-S.
LF-Xh was an RX concept.
LF-Sh was an LS concept.
LF-Ch was a CT concept.
LF-S and LF-Gh are "general" concepts, meant to showcase the future of the entire brand, less so one specific model.
There is a difference.
LF-Xh was an RX concept.
LF-Sh was an LS concept.
LF-Ch was a CT concept.
LF-S and LF-Gh are "general" concepts, meant to showcase the future of the entire brand, less so one specific model.
There is a difference.
The FT86 concept is directly hinting at the future production model, but the concept is a $300k car, hinting at a $20k production car
The FT86 II is already being water down, they are easing it in, so when the cheap looking production car hit, the disappointment doesn't hit so hard.
04-19-11, 01:37 PM
#26
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Concepts have always exaggerated features. Also many concepts are there for public feedback and the brand changes what they can according to feedback. They are not production cars so they don't have safety features that help uglify production cars.
Concept cars have always been an exciting part of the car scene.
I can understand maybe being disappointed b/c a concept car that was said to be close to production was really changed. Otherwise I don't really understand the hate for it.
I mean there are concept buildings, concept jewerly, concept planes, concept yachts...etc etc..
Concept cars have always been an exciting part of the car scene.
I can understand maybe being disappointed b/c a concept car that was said to be close to production was really changed. Otherwise I don't really understand the hate for it.
I mean there are concept buildings, concept jewerly, concept planes, concept yachts...etc etc..
04-19-11, 01:55 PM
#27
There's a difference between a concept that is intended to directly hint at a production model, and one that displays the first look at a new design language that will be applied to all production models. My point there is that the 3GS was simply the first L-Finesse Lexus so it was the first one to benefit from the design language that debuted on the LF-S.
LF-Xh was an RX concept.
LF-Sh was an LS concept.
LF-Ch was a CT concept.
LF-S and LF-Gh are "general" concepts, meant to showcase the future of the entire brand, less so one specific model.
There is a difference.
LF-Xh was an RX concept.
LF-Sh was an LS concept.
LF-Ch was a CT concept.
LF-S and LF-Gh are "general" concepts, meant to showcase the future of the entire brand, less so one specific model.
There is a difference.
04-19-11, 02:08 PM
#29
Concepts have always exaggerated features. Also many concepts are there for public feedback and the brand changes what they can according to feedback. They are not production cars so they don't have safety features that help uglify production cars.
Concept cars have always been an exciting part of the car scene.
Concept cars have always been an exciting part of the car scene.
Sure these kind of concept vehicles are really for concept only, to generate idea.
But concept like the FT86 is directly hinting at the production 86.
It is really a cost issue though, as concept car for the ultra highend hyper car looks pretty much identical to the production car, cars like the Veyron, Mclaren F1, One-77, XJ220....etc.
I bet you the production Galibier will look pretty much the same as the concept:
