BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé

If there ever was a spiritual successor to the much loved 8-Series, its BMW's latest concept, the Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé. Designed by Pininfarina, the stunning concept car is powered by a V12 engine and features an interior only fitted with the best leather and kauri wood selected by Italian furniture company, Riva 1920. We just wish BMW would actually put these cars on the road. 2008's M1 Homage Concept anyone? BMW

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Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept

Aston Martin marks its 100th Anniversary with a new concept that pays tribute to both its past and potential future with the CC100 Speedster Concept. The open air racer takes its influence from the legendary Stirling Moss-piloted DBR1 and is powered by a 6.0L V12 and has a body and interior constructed from carbon fiber. The CC100 can propel itself from 0-60 in just over four seconds and its top speed is limited to 180 mph. Images after the jump. Aston Martin

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Lamborghini Egoista Concept Video

Lamborghini is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a concept that is equal parts hypercar, fighter jet, and Japanese mech. Designed by Walter de Silva, head of design for Volkswagen, the car is definitely the best (and most extreme) interpretation of the Lamborghini design language. Inspired by the Apache Helicopter, the car is powered by a 5.2L V10 that produces 600 hp and much like a fighter jet, the car has a single seat cockpit which is made from aluminum and carbon fiber. Images after the jump. Lamborghini

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2014 Callaway Aerowagon Concept

American Ferrari FF Fighter anyone? Callaway is showing just what a Corvette shooting brake could be with their Aerowagon Concept. Built on the new Stingray, the Callaway Aerowagon would be built on the company's tuned version of the C7 Stingray which is planned to be a 200+ mph car. The company plans to gauge market reaction and hopes to build conversions (estimated $15,000 option) alongside the C7's official launch this fall. Callaway

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Airstream Land Yacht Concept

When Airstream calls their latest concept a "Land Yacht", it would only be right to team up with the best in the business. They've called upon Tecnoform and Riva Yachts designer Mauro Micheli to create a plush and incredibly luxurious interior that's surrounded in teak and white-wood. The Land Yacht will be able to sleep five people and features a front bedroom, bathroom, and rear "social space." It also sports three remote-controlled power awnings and a silent ducted air system to keep the cabin cool. Airstream

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Mercedes Ener-G-Force Concept

What would the Mercedes G-Class look like if it were to continue its off-road domination more than a decade from now? According to Mercedes' Advanced Design Studio, its this: The Ener-G-Force Concept. Looking like something that's better equipped for Martian combat than a trek down the Rubicon, the Ener-G-Force is brutish but is also an exercise in clean energy design. The car features a "hydro-tech converter" which takes recycled water from tanks on the roof and converts it into hydrogen to power the car's fuel cells, giving the car a range of up to 500 miles. Mercedes

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Audi Crosslane Coupe Concept

Audi previews a number of its current developments in both design, engineering, and technology with the Crosslane Coupe Concept. The plug-in, dual-mode hybrid is powered by a 1.5L three-cylinder TFSI engine and two electric motors which efficiently takes the car from 0-62 in 8.6 seconds (9.8 in electric mode) while reaching a top speed of 113 mph. This hybrid system allows the car to have a fuel consumption of 213 mpg and has the ability to travel up to 53 miles on battery power alone. The Crosslane also hints at future styling with its curvy and angular lines which will undoubtedly shape the next generation of Audi's Q series SUVs. Audi

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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

Porsche previews its next generation (and dramatically better looking) Panamera with the hybrid-powered, Panamera Sport Turismo Concept. Powered by a 3 liter V6 coupled with an electric motor, both combine to deliver 416 hp which will get the Sport Turismo from 0-62 in less than six seconds. As for the hybrid system, the car can be reach 80 mph in its electric mode and will travel a little over 18 miles on battery power alone. Porsche

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Bentley Continental GT3 Concept Racer

With the Bentley range getting faster and faster every year, it was only right for the prestigious British marque to return to its racing roots. Based on their fastest road car, the GT Speed, the GT3 Concept marks a return to motorsport after an almost decade-long absence since their Le Mans win in 2003. Built for versatility, the FIA-approved car is designed from the ground up for both speed and endurance and will begin a test program in 2013.

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BMW Concept Active Tourer

BMW offers a sneak peek of their plug-in hybrid developments with their new Concept Active Tourer. Debuting later this month at the Paris Motor Show, the Active Tourer utilizes an efficient 1.5L 3-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine that delivers an impressive 190 hp while still being fuel efficient. And with the Synchronous Electric Motor the car can travel up to 18 miles on electricity alone and can be plugged into any 220-volt outlet. Link

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