Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertibles, Geneva Motor Show
Webasto bringing LigHT concept to Geneva
All right. Let's get one thing out of the way right now. The picture above is not the LigHT concept that Webasto will be showing in Geneva. No, that square-jawed little number is the aftermarket firm's Welcome 2 concept that debuted back in 2003, based off a Mercedes CL500. With that out of the way, Webasto will be showing off a roadster concept next month that plays off the German company's idea of "Moving Innovations" by featuring a vehicle that includes a "hybrid top" that makes use of new structural materials and some kind of auxiliary heating system. We'll be on hand in Geneva to get all the details, but in the meantime, check Webasto's press release after the jump.
[Source: Webasto]
PRESS RELEASE
Webasto at the Geneva Motor Show 2008
Presentation of the Webasto LigHT (Light Hybrid Top) roof concept and the LHG (Liquid Heat Generator) auxiliary heating system are highlights of Webasto's appearance at the show
Stockdorf/Munich – 12 February 2008 –
Webasto is exhibiting at the 78th Geneva Motor Show taking place 6 – 16 March 2008, new products from its two business groups Convertible, Roof & Body (CRB) and Global Comfort Solutions (GCS) will be presented under the motto "Moving Innovations" in Hall 5, Stand 5132. The CRB input is the new "Webasto LigHT Concept" – an innovative roof concept featuring a hybrid top with a new material mix – which will be shown on a roadster design study. The contribution from GCS is the Liquid Heat Generator (LHG), a newly developed auxiliary heating system which generates heat, which occurs through turbulence in the engine coolant, and is regulated by an intelligent hydraulic performance control.
In addition, three creative and dynamic 1:4-scale convertible roof models provide a glance into the automotive future; they are the result of a design study carried out by Webasto in cooperation with Munich University's Faculty of Design. Under the motto "The roof of the future", the potential designers had the opportunity to unleash their fantasy and develop studies beyond the classic convertible body styles. Furthermore, the company is also displaying the world's largest polycarbonate roof, exclusively developed for the smart fortwo and to date fitted in 100,000 series vehicles.
On the public days at the show, Webasto will be offering end customers a wealth of information on its current range of after market products in the areas of parking heater systems and sliding roofs for passenger cars.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Michael 3:47PM (2/14/2008)
Looks like a modern Espada. I like it.
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Gavin S. 3:50PM (2/14/2008)
Looks like the 6000 SUX from Robocop.
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Seoultrain 3:54PM (2/14/2008)
combination Pontiac Aztec and upcoming Camaro
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3seriesisking 4:00PM (2/14/2008)
I'm sure there's no product infringement going on with those angel eyes
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J.S. 4:04PM (2/14/2008)
Cobalt wheels?
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Tricky dicky 4:07PM (2/14/2008)
sweet mother of god that looks like a cross between a camaro concept and a 1980s chevy citation, with the cowbell dialed up to 11.
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John Johnson 4:07PM (2/14/2008)
Camaro and 300C made sweaty man-love and this came out.
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Robert 4:13PM (2/14/2008)
I was thinking Challenger and Mustang combined with Chevy SS wheels. Wow, way to copy the Big Three.
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Ian 4:21PM (2/14/2008)
Prius + Camaro + Aurora.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_%281957_automobile%29
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Gregg 4:21PM (2/14/2008)
That has an interpretation of a classic Lincoln front end. The rest is pretty horrible.
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MUSASHI66 4:26PM (2/14/2008)
So I am sure most you just missed that this is 2003 concept, when half the cars you mentioned did not even exist??
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conceptov35 4:39PM (2/14/2008)
My GOD!!! It might very well be the best design of our time. well done
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Fooman 5:00PM (2/14/2008)
I agree looks like a citation and the camaro concept had a love child... but I think there is some avanti in there too.
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mopar madness 5:15PM (2/14/2008)
New Camaro front end, Mustang mid-section, Prius butt, and Cobalt SS wheels. Interesting combo...
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Ligor 6:31PM (2/14/2008)
i guess it was already pointed out once, but i like to re state it
this is from a 2003 concept
so I say the Camaro and the Challenger copied the front end from this concept (especially that callenger)
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Derek 6:35PM (2/14/2008)
Wow, was Autoblog trying to tell just how many people actually read the article before posting? Because it sounds like everyone above got an "F"...
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vintage 7:16PM (2/14/2008)
No crap. Remember. 50% of the population is below average intelligence. This means that half the population is composed of total morons.
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Rich 7:26PM (2/14/2008)
Looks like a 1965 AMC Marlin.
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DIRETTORE 7:35PM (2/14/2008)
:D
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Mi key 8:03PM (2/14/2008)
I googled the 03 Concept that's pictured. It was an interesting Concept, but I feel sorry for the Mercedes that had to give its life for this.
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