Opel Icona concept is a land racer and aquatic beast

Posted By: Vinod Sharma | Sep 13 2010

Keeping in mind the dismal future scenario wherein the present day vehicles may not fit well, designers across the globe have already started thinking about the vehicles that suits the age. One of those designers is Juan Pablo Bernal P. The Swedish designer has come up with a vehicle called Opel Icona for the year 2050, which is not only aimed to fulfill the expectations of vehicles manufactured today, but go beyond in a range of area.

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Further, keeping in mind the environmental scenario in 2050, the Opel Icona concept will be powered by the natural sources of energy and will be able to run on water and land equally. The futuristic car will bear a V shape and with its capacity to run on road and water, it will open the possibilities to look for alternative locations to reside and experiences to explore.

Opel Icona concept features two modes of operation Viz. Land mode and Water Mode to run on ground and water respectively. When the vehicle runs on the ground the sail remains wrapped in the storage area; however, as soon as the occupant puts the vehicle on the water mode the sail retracts and the wheel arms rotate inboard to reduce drag, thus enabling this vehicle to cruise on water with the same speed and elegance.