Modern automotive market has no shortage of sporty roadsters. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and other exotic manufacturers have one of these in their lineups. If you are a fan of EVs, even Tesla has one! However, you have to admit that there is something special about roadster designs of the past. Luckily, there are some manufacturers that want to bring back the beauty of retro designs to the modern world. So, today we are looking at some restored and new roadsters with breathtaking vintage looks.
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Rundown of all cars shown in this #AT_New_Cars video:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Wiesmann Project Thunderball
wiesmann.com/pages/new-model
When creating a modernized version of a classic car, Wiesmann resorted to the use of all-electric powertrain, instead of looking for an ICE replacement for the original engine. This boutique carmaker from Germany placed two electric motors in the rear of the vehicle, this giving it 680 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque.
01:54 Morgan Super 3
morgan-motor.com/press-releases/introducing-super-3-the-all-new-morgan/
This year the iconic British 3-wheeler is coming to the USA. The admirers of traditional automotive styles will definitely fall in love with this unusual vehicle. Despite like looking like a motorcycle, the new Morgan Super 3 is using a 1.5-liter three-cylinder motor by Ford.
03:07 Donkervoort F22
donkervoort.com/en/models/f22/
Roadsters produced by this Dutch company are an immediate attention magnet on any street or track. Donkervoort vehicles have always processed a sporty nature and the new F22 will definitely not let you down in this department. With the 666-hp per ton, this vintage roadster could go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds.
04:48 Ken Okuyama Kode61 Birdcage
kenokuyamadesign.com
This year, Ken Okuyama, a person behind a series of iconic automotive designs such as Ferrari Enzo and Maserati Quattroporte, is back with another one-off build. His new creation is called Kode 61 and it could be described as a modern vision of a true Italian classic: 1960 Maserati Tipo 61.
06:30 AC Cobra GT Roadster
accars.eu/ac-cobra-gt-roadster
Shelby Cobra is one of the most iconic American cars. Those, who are looking for ways to drive classic cars today, AC cars offer a solution. Their Cobra GT has traditional exterior and interior design, however, the powertrain and interior equipment is modern.
07:41 Superformance MKIII E
superformance.com/factory-models/mkiii-e
Superformance is the go-to shop, when it comes to old-school Shelby restorations with interiors enhanced with modern tech, improved tech components. Every of their projects is a piece of automotive art and is worth your time.
09:12 ARES Modena Wami Lalique
aresdesign.com/en-us/cars/wami-lalique-spyder/
Ares Modena is a luxury Italian coachbuilder that masterfully blends classic designs, traditional automotive craftsmanship and latest technology. For the Wami Lalique roadster, the company partnered up with the French crystal maker – Lalique. So, bespoke crystal elements can be found throughout and vehicles interior and exterior.
10:16 Electrogenic E-Type
electrogenic.co.uk/conversion-kits/jaguar-e-type-kit
Electrogenic are the British electric-vehicle conversion specialists that revitalize old classics with modern battery-electric powertrains. The company’s Jaguar E-Type conversion kit does not require the alternation of car’s original body work.
11:43 Caton Healey
caton.uk
Are you a fan of traditional British roadsters? Then you should definitely know the classic Austin Healey 100S. The Caton company has revitalized this vintage build with a rebuilt engine – it has a bored out 3.0L displacement and can put out 185 hp and 195 lb-ft.
12:47 Monaco Bandit 9
bandit9.com/monaco
Monaco is the first 4-wheeled creation by Bandit Nine Motors. With an interesting design, inspired by a Formula One racer, Monaco could be your real-world replacement for a Batmobile. Moreover, this vehicle is blisteringly fast owing to a 536-horsepower electric powertrain.
13:40 Hurtan Grand Albaycin Special Edition
hurtangrandalbaycin.com
At a first glance this sports car doesn’t even remotely look like a Mazda MX-5. It has intricate exterior elements and exclusive exterior colors on the outside, while the interior will greet you with quilted leather upholstery and unique accents in wood or metal.
14:43 Caterham EV Seven
caterhamcars.com/en/models/evseven
Despite taking great pride in British motoring heritage, this manufacturer of lightweight track cars is exploring new solutions and is working on an all-electric version of their iconic Caterham Seven . This roofless sports car will have a 243-horsepower, be able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 4 seconds.
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In today's video we are looking at some of the most exciting roadsters that have retro-inspired designs. Which of these is your top pick? Should we make more videos covering vehicles like these?