concept carnoun [ C ]
/ˈkɒn.sept ˌkɑːr//ˈkɑːn.sept ˌkɑːr/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.
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- 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.
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