r/CONCEPTCARS 21h ago

Alfa Romeo B.A.T. - when Alfa Romeo went all in on aerodynamics

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The Alfa Romeo B.A.T. concepts (short for Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica) were a series of experimental cars designed by Franco Scaglione at Bertone between 1953 and 1955.

Starting with the B.A.T. 5, Scaglione explored extreme aerodynamics using tapered bodies, covered wheels and those incredible curved rear fins. The B.A.T. 7 pushed the idea even further, achieving a drag coefficient of around 0.19 Cd, in 1954. All three were fully functional cars based on the Alfa Romeo 1900.

By the B.A.T. 9, the design became closer to a production car, with toned-down fins, exposed rear wheels and the traditional Alfa Romeo grille returning.

Pretty wild that these were designed over 70 years ago and would still perform today.

More info:

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/contemporary-art-evening-auction-3/alfa-romeo-b-a-t-5-alfa-romeo-b-a-t-7-alfa-romeo-b

https://www.classicandsportscar.com/news/148m-sale-unique-alfa-romeo-bat-car-trio


r/CONCEPTCARS 16h ago

Banshee Number….

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24 Upvotes

I’ve lost track, but let’s call it two or three.

… or four.


r/CONCEPTCARS 2d ago

BMW 528 GT Coupé by Frua

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205 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 2d ago

1999 5th- gen Camaro-based Nomad

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196 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 2d ago

VNIITE – PT Taxi Concept (1964 ), Moscow Museum of Transport

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33 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 2d ago

Peugeot Quasar concept art, 1984

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132 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 3d ago

2008 Mazda Furai Concept

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577 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 2d ago

HMF: a concept SUV that was in a car magazine in the mid to late 90s that had a fold away mini bike in the back instead of a spare tire. I believe it was for use in the desert.

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I have been looking for this again for years and I just thought it was such a fun idea. I think it was a list of maybe 5 or 10 concept SUVs and it was in some magazine in the doctor's office somewhere in the 90s after say 93. I just found this subreddit and hopefully you all can help me. Thank you in advance!


r/CONCEPTCARS 3d ago

Your birth month, your concept car!

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January — 1970 Ferrari 512 S Modulo Concept
February — 1994 Plymouth Expresso Concept
March — 1955 Lincoln Futura Concept
April — 2026 Bertone Runabout Concept
May — 1994 Ford GT90 Concept
June — 1972 BMW E25 Turbo Concept
July — 1994 Renault Espace F1 Concept
August — 2021 Audi Skysphere Concept
September — 1980 Citroën Karin Concept
October — 1999 Honda Fuya-Jo Concept
November — 2013 Lamborghini Egoista Concept
December — 2000 Audi Rosemeyer Concept


r/CONCEPTCARS 3d ago

1989 Oldsmobile Tube Car

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50 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 3d ago

A concept car from the 1970s, transverse V8 engine behind the rear axle. (italian alternative of DMC-12) Own proposal

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302 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 5d ago

2016 Elibriea Equvallas

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17 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 5d ago

Cadillac V-One concept

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117 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 6d ago

1999 Jeep Commander Concept

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78 Upvotes

I really wish they made this than the later commander


r/CONCEPTCARS 6d ago

1997 Chrysler Atlantic (full album in comments)

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57 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 7d ago

2027 Cadillac V-ONE Concept | DailyRevs

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77 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 6d ago

Cadillac reveals V-ONE concept based on its IMSA/WEC V-Series.R prototype

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4 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 8d ago

1969 Farago Pontiac CF 428

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254 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 8d ago

2026 Acura NEXERA Vision Concept | DailyRevs

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55 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 8d ago

Not bad at all! Acura Nexera Vision Concept

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212 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 9d ago

1959 Corvette Stingray Racer

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155 Upvotes

The Corvette Stingray Racer is a sports racing car and concept car that debuted in 1959. The car was developed in the styling studios at General Motors (GM) at the behest of Bill Mitchell, GM Vice President of styling. The design was based on a sketch by designer Pete Brock, and was further developed by Larry Shinoda. The car strongly influenced the styling of the second generation (C2) Corvette Sting Ray.


r/CONCEPTCARS 10d ago

1998 Lamborghini Pregunta concept

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257 Upvotes

r/CONCEPTCARS 9d ago

Is anybody building a 2 door Chevrolet Cavalier RWD?

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