There's a good chance that production and transportation designer Xabier Albizu will be on Elon Musk's radar after creating the Tesla EXP Concept. The Spanish designer has dreamed up a vehicle that looks more like a GT3 racer than a Model S sedan. Indeed, Albizu says the car was meant to eat up the track. It has a ton of aerodynamic elements that both cool the motors and powertrain while increasing downforce.
However, the Tesla EXP Concept also has features that make it practical for city driving. A rooftop 360-degree camera allows for awesome track day shots and autonomous driving. The cabin, though small, has a passenger's seat. If anything the Tesla EXP Concept is a practical car in the way the Bugatti Veyron and Chiron are. Hopefully 10 years or so from now Musk's electric car company is stable and successful enough to consider building a hypercar as wild as this.
Track-Ready EV Concepts
The Tesla EXP Concept Features an Aerodynamic Design and is Self-Driving
Trend Themes
1. Track-ready EV Concepts - An increasing number of EV concepts are being designed for high-performance track use while still maintaining practical features for everyday city driving.
2. Aerodynamic Design Emphasis - Vehicle designs with a primary focus on aerodynamics and cooling capabilities have become a top priority for sustainable automotive engineers this decade.
3. Autonomous Features Integration - Self-driving technology is being integrated into high-performing automotive concept designs to enhance track day shots and increase practicality for city driving.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing - Conventional automotive manufacturers and tech startups are highly encouraged to allocate additional R&D resources to sustainable EV manufacturing efforts geared towards creating high-performing track-ready vehicles, promoting futuristic designs, and advocating for sustainable transportation solutions.
2. Hypercar Manufacturing - Hypercar manufacturers can take advantage of the trend towards sustainable transportation by building and marketing hypercars with cutting-edge technology, futuristic designs, and top-of-the-line track performance capabilities.
3. Autonomous Vehicle Technology - As more autonomous driving features are integrated into automotive designs, there may be additional opportunities to adapt this technology for other industries while improving passenger safety, navigation technology, and fuel efficiency.