0 a car built as a prototype (= single example) to show and test new ideas, which may or may not be developed or produced in larger numbers:
Many concept cars at auto shows experiment with eliminating the traditional steering wheel.
One of Earl's most famous concept cars was the 1951 Buick LeSabre. It offered a preview of the aircraft styling that followed in that decade.
Toyota exhibited a concept car in early 2004 that would recognize a change in speed limit as the car moves onto a new road.
Volvo built a safety concept car in 2001 to showcase its latest gadgetry, including blind-spot warning systems, rear-facing cameras and collision warning sensors.
The Lexus used by Tom Cruise in "Minority Report" is not for sale since it is a concept car that for Lexus simply creates brand awareness.
Taking a concept car as a study, it briefly considers sensors as they are used in many cars today, and the potential for future development; drowsiness sensors for example.
The concept car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 62.14 mph) in 5.9 seconds.
Designed for fluid movement in downtown cores, the concept car research is designed for passengers to navigate the city intelligently and ecologically.
The concept car received a special grille, but the most radical design feature was its fastback roofline.
