Episode 121 - Cars That Never Made It To Production

Summary

In this episode, we explore a fascinating array of cars that nearly made it to production, delving into the reasons behind their failure to reach the market. From the ambitious Audi R8 V12 TDI to the extravagant Cadillac 16, we discuss the financial constraints, market demands, and design challenges that led to these automotive dreams remaining just that—dreams. Join us as we uncover the stories behind these missed opportunities in the automotive world. In this conversation, the hosts explore a variety of automotive concepts that never made it to production, discussing the reasons behind their cancellations and the impact of economic factors on the automotive industry. From the ambitious Daihatsu models to the iconic Ford GT90 and the innovative Jaguar CX-75, each chapter delves into the unique features and potential of these vehicles. Riri and Teeks explore a variety of unproduced concept cars from different manufacturers, discussing their design, potential impact, and the reasons behind their cancellation. The discussion covers notable vehicles from brands like Mercedes, Nissan, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Toyota.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cars That Nearly Made It

02:56 The Audi R8 V12 TDI: A Diesel Supercar That Could Have Been

06:01 Alfa Romeo Mito GTA: Ambition Meets Financial Reality

08:58 Aston Martin Bulldog: The Fastest Production Car That Never Was

12:00 Audi Quattro Spyder: A Beautiful Concept That Missed the Mark

15:01 Audi RS6 e-tron: The Electric Performance Car That Didn't Make It

18:00 BMW M3 E46 Touring: The Estate That Wasn't Meant to Be

21:57 BMW M8: The Supercar That Wasn't Needed

25:00 BMW NASCAR M12: A Mid-Engine Dream That Didn't Happen

27:54 Cadillac 16: The Excessive American Supercar That Could Have Been

31:00 Citroen DS4 Racing: A Hot Hatch That Missed Its Chance

33:56 Daihatsu X021: The Lightweight Sports Car That Never Was

53:50 The Daihatsu Dilemma: Ambition vs. Reality

56:18 The Ford GT90: A Forgotten Supercar

01:02:36 The Ford Maya: A Concept Lost in Time

01:06:52 The Ford Shelby GR1: A Missed Opportunity

01:12:22 The Honda V10: A Supercar That Never Was

01:14:49 The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge: A Concept That Could Have Been

01:18:06 The Alfa Romeo Scighera: Design Meets Feasibility

01:22:32 The Jaguar CX-75: A Technological Marvel

01:26:23 The Electric Jaguar XJ: A Cancelled Future

01:28:20 The Lamborghini Estoque: A Practical Supercar?

01:33:16 The Lexus LCF: A Performance Variant That Didn't Happen

01:36:40 The Lotus Esprit: A Concept That Should Have Been Made

01:46:41 The Mercedes C112: A Mid-Engine Dream Deferred

01:48:13 Mercedes Concept Cars: A Design Perspective

01:49:32 Nissan IDX: The Missed Opportunity

01:53:10 Nissan Mid-4: The Unproduced Sports Car

01:57:20 Nissan R390 GT1: Racing Legacy

02:00:11 Nissan's Innovation in the Automotive Industry

02:03:30 Peugeot 308R: The Hyper Hatch That Never Was

02:07:44 Pontiac G8 Sports Truck: A Unique American Ute

02:12:54 Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster EV: The Future of Performance

02:17:11 Porsche 989: The Forgotten Four-Door

02:23:14 Toyota GR Supersport: The Hypercar That Could Have Been

02:25:34 Volkswagen Golf R 400: The Missed Performance Hatch

02:28:13 Volkswagen W12 Nardo: A Supercar Showcase

02:32:22 Volvo LC-P2000: A Technological Showcase

02:36:50 Yamaha OX9911: The Ambitious Supercar

Important information

If you enjoy our podcast and what we do here, please consider giving us a like and follow on your podcast platform of choice. After all, we are an ominous force, and we are EVERYWHERE!!! We are also on Instagram @inductionnoise, Tik Tok and YouTube. Look out for the orange logo with the TURBO and IN on it. If you’d like to get in touch with us for feedback, suggestions or inquiries, you can do so via our email which is inductionnoise@outlook.com

Thanks for listening 😊