Occasionally, our spy photographers stumble upon a prototype test vehicle that neither they nor we can identify. This happened today when one of our scoopsters sent us these shots of a mysterious small model with a coupe-like shape. For what its worth, the prototype model was snagged testing in the northern parts of Europe.
The only piece of information we have on the black test car comes from the bright yellow decals on the sides and the rear hatch that reads "Elektrofahrzeug" (try saying that fast), which is German from "Electric Vehicle".
Looking at the prototype from the rear, you could say it might be a real life version of one of Pixar's Cars but the even goofier front end puts an end to that theory.
The possibility of Chris Bangle coming out of retirement did cross our minds, but the lack of a "bustle-back" – otherwise known as the "Bangle-butt", brings us back to square one.
Batman also came to mind, but somehow we don't think the "Dark Knight" would downgrade from the Tumbler.
If you have any thoughts on what it could be, feel free to amuse us in the comments section below.
Photo Credits: CarPix for Carscoop
45 Comments:
Hmm. I can't say I know what it is, but that bubbliness and windowline remind me of the Riversimple hydrogen city car. Not sure this is it, but its an idea.
It looks like a highly camouflaged version of the TEEWAVE AR1 designed by Gordon Murray for Toray Industries...
It looks like a highly camouflaged TEEWAVE AR1 designed by Gordon Murray for Toray Industries.
The large back and low nose seems to match, as well as the development headlights which are similar to those used on the T.25 and T.27 prototypes developed by Gordon Murray.
Purely because of the side view, it looks like a weird Morgan. Maybe some sort of new direction they are taking. New for them anyway..
If it looks this ugly its gotta be a BMW.
huh,they look totally different.
Next Mitsubishi Eclipse....
Studebaker
Weismann...
Morgan...
Hmmmm I think Lancia eg the Stratos but electric, an electric Lotus Exige... or Some sort of single driver Porsche
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Chris
Morgan was my first thought.... then i thought something that looks that funky could only come from France.... This is quite the European enigma.
It's BMW's handling testbed vehicle - the one with modular|adjustable|replaceable everything that they use for R&D purposes. It can accommodate variable track widths, wheelbases, drivetrains, and it normally looks much like an Ariel Atom. What's new here is the winter-testing overcoat.
Morgan/Weismann
Volkswagen 1L car ?
Tesla !
This is the bulgarian engineer Sergey Antonov car, google about it and you will see what I am talking about.
For once, here is a REAL new car. I would say it is the next Ferrari Pick-Up.
its an german car
It's Wiessman, it's using same back lights optics and wheels of GT model...
cool story bro
Morgan prototype
The font used in the label is clearly the same as VW's.
looks like a weismann. perhaps it has someting to do...with Fisker?
First saw I thought E-Morgan, but then I realized, that the German Word "Elektrofahrzeug" (EV) is in typical VW-font...
Maybe the VW Up Buggy?
Unholy cross between an Aptera and a Bugatti
It's not the first time I saw something similar:
http://www.motoradictos.com/images/2007/01/5-2010-bmw-z6-z8-spied.jpg
It is a WV Audi car. The toving hooks is the same as they use.
And the rims are similar to those on the Audi City eTron Concept.
It is a VW. Elektrofahrzeug is written with the font they use.
based on the wheel offsets, I'd say it it a bodied Peugeot EX1
rinspeed.
The tail lights are from Marcos TSO. Maybe that says something.
http://www.desktopcar.net/wallpaper/8730-2/Marcos-TSO-GT-05.jpg
It´s a Smart!!!
The new Nissan Juke Puke edition?
smart
Pagani-Saab Sonnet.
If you look at the lining of the roof and the back I would say it
is the new Smart roadster. They have a good electrical line en this would compel
to the younger crowd. But when you look closely to the front grill you can see an inlet that looks like Alfa. It is well known that they are working on a small sportscar.
Ofcause I can Elektrofahrzeug speak out as well- because im german (elaktrofartsoyk):
It could a Morgan or Marcos that´s possible.
The weird design looks like a Venturi (sport electric car french manufacturer)
http://www.venturi.fr/Gamme/Volage/Concept
My guess is a new Opel
Looks like a version of the Loremo
http://www.loremo.com/
battery powered Gremlin.
Its an engineering mule based on the VW Modular chassis.
It is the new Morgan., It is shown in the Dominion Post in Wellington New Zealand today without any of its camo...
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