THE SUPER CARS are getting faster and faster; that is for sure – the coming Porsche will have more power than the present, and it is the same story with Lamborghini, Ferrari, Corvette and TVR etc. But more power is not the only truth – try to study concept cars from Opel, Saab and Mitsubishi – they are all pointing at next generation in three different directions.
The Frogster from Opel finds its roots back in the 60´s trying to create a fun, sporty roadster with low output - just like old days Austin Frogeye: Today we love the British sports car, but let’s be honest, it wasn’t exactly fast.
9X from Swedish Saab is trying to fill out the gap between a fast sports saloon and a station car – the same basic idea as different Audi Avant-models. But Saab is searching for new design limits.
Pajero Evolution is the name of the wild Mitsubishi Dakar racer good looking in front of a Paris café. Is this perhaps the next generation sports cars? Different kind of SUV´s are drivers choice everywhere, and with the latest and strongest X5 versions from BMW and even a Porsche SUV coming up this type of sports car is definitely on its way.
FACTS
· 3 concept sports cars
· Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
· Sporty, racy 4x4
· Opel Frogster
· Low output, high design roadster
· Saab 9X
· Sporty stationcar
Images
Opel Frogster, front wheel drive - Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, 4-wheel drive - Saab 9X, front wheel drive
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