### BMW Turbo E25 (1972) The commitment of the Bavarian brand of sports topics is known to everyone. It is all the more amazing that in the history of BMW there is only one medium -sized supercar M1. His conceptual prototype was created by the legendary artist of Paul, the author of epoch -making “Mercedes”, including [лимузин 600 W100](https://motor.ru/stories/60-years-off-mercedes-w100.htm), as well as Shark BMW 5 Series E12, 3 Series E21, 6 Series E24 and 7 Series E23. The serial M1 inherited a number of decisions from the arsenal of the show-car, however, the lifting doors of the “Seagull Wings” type flew past him.
BMW Despite the external resemblance, the E25 Turbo and M1 sportsmen have a serious technical difference. If the serial machine was given a typical atmospheric in-line “six” with a volume of 3.5 liters, then the concept is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit with a boost (280 hp), in essence the version of the “hot” road BMW 2002. With it, the machine showed the maximum speed limited at the mark of 250 km/h.
BMW ### Aston Martin Bulldog (1979) now the average “Astona” not surprise anyone, there are hypercars in the gamut [Valhalla](https://motor.ru/news/valhalla-final-tests-31-03-2025.htm) and [Valkyrie](https://motor.ru/news/valkyrie-anemos-18-02-2025.htm). Now imagine how their distant ancestor was perceived, completely unlike the typical Gentlemen Grand Tankers of the brand. Approximately like Margaret Thatcher in the role of a terminator! Bulldog was a serious and uncompromising declaration of intent: a wedge-shaped design, “seagull wings” and a 5.3-liter V8 with two turbochargers.
Aston Martin At the end of the seventies, sports cars were pretty decrepit. Against their background, “Tydog” simply blew up the brain: he gave out 608 hp, although the manufacturer claimed that this was not the limit: on the tests he was “inflated” up to 710 hp. and 678 Nm. Fixed maximum speed – 330.55 km/h. It was planned to build 15-25 copies, but the new head of the company Viktor Gontlett prevented the implementation of an expensive project. Supercar seemed to him an inappropriate waste of money.
Aston Martin ### Peugeot Quasar (1984) Forty years ago, Peugeot missed a unique chance to break into the segment of real medium -propelled supercars with a Quasar monster. Perhaps the attempt would have crashed due to the insufficiently sonorous name of the brand and the absence of a suitable background for full rivalry with Ferrari, Lamborghini and other genre specialists. But even in this case, Peugeot would have gone with her head raised high. For such a cool appearance and breathtaking engineering, it would definitely not be ashamed of!
Peugeot The same great Paul marriage worked on the appearance of Quasar. The design was favorably combined with crazy filling. The chassis of the Peugeot 205 T16 B16 rally monster was based on the chassis, we note, very successful and successful. They were not at all trifled with the return-the 1.8-liter “four” with two turbochargers issued 600 hp. The presence of all -wheel drive hinted at the effective implementation of traction and crazy dynamics.
Peugeot ### Isuzu 4200r (1989) The traditional specialization of the Japanese brand for many decades was built by a clear associative series: commercial cars, picaps, Spartan SUVs and, of course, diesel engines. It seems that sometimes Isuzu was so tired of her quiet cozy world that she started all heavy, boldly experimenting with very serious formats. So, at the end of the eighties, she rolled out a practical sports car with a passenger compartment for four and … medium -propelled layout.
Isuzu The company attracted to the project of British designer Julian Topmson from Lotus, and he helped create a one -percent original recognizable image. 4200R is not an ordinary sedan, but a car outside the framework and conventions with the rear compact doors that open against the direction of movement. In addition, there is a transversely installed 32-valve engine V8 with a volume of 4.2 liters with a high degree of force (350 hp), all-wheel drive and active suspension developed together with the Lotus.
Isuzu ### Chevrolet CERV III (1990) In the eighth generation with the “Corvett”, global metamorphoses occurred – an engine that has been installed in front for decades, moved back to the wheelbase. Interestingly, Chevrolet had been thinking about the average engine supercar for a very long time, but decided on the fateful step recently. History knows impressive experiments on this topic. Including, CERV III (Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle III) with numerous high -tech bells out.
Chevrolet A 5.7-liter V8 engine with two turbochargers (650 hp) is the essence of the boost version of the “eight” LT5 from Corvette ZR-1 (C4). The drive is full, plus a full -fired chassis and an electronic -controlled suspension. CERV III looked completely not in corn, but fascinated with a rocket-like carbon fiber body.
Chevrolet ### Volkswagen W12 Syncro (1997) when the company’s name is connected exclusively with mass inexpensive products, it is quite difficult to reflect on the high. Nevertheless, at the beginning of the new millennium, Volkswagen crossed through his own traditions and released [роскошный седан Phaeton](https://motor.ru/stories/volkswagen-phaeton-story.htm), which failed, despite numerous advantages. But before that, the manufacturer fantasized on the topic of a real supercar, can you imagine?
Volkswagen Supercope from the creators of Polo, Golf and Passat – isn’t it wild? Of course, the logo affects perception, but forget for a moment that you are in front of the Volkswagen, and an amazing car will appear to your eyes. With a mature design from Italdesign, 420-horsepower W12 with a volume of 5.6 liters and all-wheel drive. The company did not want to abandon the dream for a long time – the compartment was followed by the Roadster and the top version of Nardo 2001 (in the photo) with a six -liter engine with a capacity of 600 hp, an acceleration of up to 100 km/h for about 3.5 seconds and maximum 357 km/h.
Volkswagen ### Ferrari Fiowanti F100 (1998) Autograph Leonarodo Fioravanti decorates the famous and especially significant Ferrari models. Among them are 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 288 GTO and 512 Berlinetta Boxer. Maestro devoted to Pininfarina to the Carrotarina for almost a quarter of a century, he managed to work in Ferrari and Fiat Centro Stile. In the early nineties, he opened his own company. Enzo Ferrari compartment F100 GT, which was dedicated to the centuries -old anniversary, came out of its walls, and a few years later, Rogster F100R.
Ferrari The commentator was gone in 1988, and he did not see the car, but he would surely appreciate it! Perhaps I even thought about small -scale production. The only thing would have to be replaced – it was assumed that the concept is given by a three -liter formula V10.
Ferrari ### Bentley Huanudieres (1999) The rich racing story of Bentley appeals in the construction of extreme equipment, but the company demonstrates restraint in this matter. And the maximum pleases his admirers with “charged” performances of serial products. The only average engine supercar was presented at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show. The design is a sort of cocktail from the Volkswagen Group components. Lamborghini diablo chassis plus eight w16 with a capacity of 623 hp.
Bentley Hunaudiers is named after the same name at the Avtodrome in Le-Man, where Sir Henry Tim Birkin on Bentley Blower went around Rudolf Karachiol on Mercedes-Benz SSK at a speed of more than 200 km/p. At the same time, a fearless Briton drove side wheels on the grass. It was a century ago, but such episodes are not forgotten. Recall that the guys on Bentley (they called them – Bentley Boys) shone in the twenties and, in total, won the famous daily marathon five times.
Bentley ### Cadillac Cyen (2002) In the new millennium, the General Motors premium brand spoke a fresh design with clean lines, the faces of a la diamond and a minimum amount of “visual noise”. One of the most delightful cars in a similar vein is the Supercar Cien, released to the centenary of the brand. The author of his appearance Simon Cox (he also painted ISUZU VEHICROSS) was inspired by the F-22 Raptor fighter and weaved his features into the concept of corporate identity. It turned out perfectly – you can not know about attempts to liken the car to the plane, but the aviation associations come by themselves.
Cadillac Cien is built on the basis of a monocu and charged with a 750-horsepower V12 Northstar engine with a volume of 7.5 liters (plus direct injection and a system of disconnection of part of the cylinders on low loads) in a pair with a six-speed robot. It is just amazing which General Motors car deprived fans of Cadillac and Supercars. This episode, alas, is not a single one. After all, Chrysler also prepared its average engineer supercar … We have collected several such stories [в отдельной подборке](https://motor.ru/stories/cancelled-supercars.htm).
Cadillac ### Renault Dezir (2010) The nature of “Renault” is versatile and diverse-in the corporate portfolio, “vinaigrette” reigns from mass low-commissions, crossovers, hot-hatch RS with exemplary manners and unique medium-sized monkeys of the type 5 Turbo and Clio V6. The experimental electric car of Dezir, in which the motor is located behind the cabin, would have fit here. Therefore, he has every right to line in our review.
Renault Dezir stars from the sky is not enough. In his arsenal, only a 150-horsepower unit passing the thrust to the rear axle. But even a modest return is enough for a set of 100 km/h for the “low” five seconds. But the concept is by no means easy – weighs 1830 kg! The course of the move barely exceeds 159 km, which is not fundamentally for the show. Much more interesting is stylistic features. For example, doors that rise in different directions.
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Superivomed car with medium -propelled layout is the personification of everything that we love in the auto industry. It is great when the symbiosis of high -class design, advanced engineering, deafening power and speed receives a green light and goes to the roads. Alas, many similar cars remain in a conceptual status. Some of them anticipated the future serial models, others remained a fleeting exquisite idea. We chose some, especially to us.