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10 Most Futuristic Cars Ever Made

Vukasin Herbez February 22, 2025

The innovation and constant quest for perfection were one of the main goals of car manufacturers for car history. If we don’t consider the concept and only cover production cars, we often ask ourselves what are the most futuristic cars ever made? What cars had changed the course of history introducing some new designs, components, and concepts? Today, we will find out with 10 most futuristic vehicles ever made.

1. Chevrolet Corvette 1953

The introduction of the Chevrolet Corvette was the biggest automotive news for 1953 since nobody expected such an exotic car to be built and marketed by Chevrolet. The most interesting thing about the new Corvette was the fiberglass body and back in the early `50s, plastic was still the material of the future which was very rarely used in the industry. The Corvette was the first car with a fully plastic body and Chevrolet was one of the pioneers of fiberglass construction. This incredible innovation gave the Corvette lightweight construction and from this day, `Vette body is made out of fiberglass.

Under the hood was an inline-six engine called “Blue Flame” which featured 3.9-liter displacement and modest 136 HP rating. The engine came from Chevrolet`s standard lineup although equipped with three Carter carburetors. Chevrolet engineers tried to keep the cost down by borrowing mechanical components from other vehicles and using them on the Corvette.

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2. Citroen DS 1955

Imagine being transported back in the year 1955, to Paris Auto Show. There were many cars on display but most of them were warmed up prewar designs with a common engine and drivetrain choices and nothing really interesting. And all of a sudden, there is Citroen`s booth with a brand new DS. A car with self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension, front-wheel drive, futuristic interior, aerodynamic design, an aluminum hood, and a plastic roof. For all visitors of the 1955 Paris Auto Show, Citroen DS wasn`t just a car, but a vision of the future which landed in France.

The DS was also sold in America where it was considered a technical marvel and had modest success on the market. Despite all the advantages of its basic design, Citroen always had problems with underpowered four-cylinder engines and complicated mechanics, so US customers were pretty reserved. However, in all other parts of the world, DS was very well received and it sold in over 1.5 million examples before the production stopped in 1975.

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3. Tucker Torpedo 1948

The Tucker car company was established in the late ’40s and soon presented a fully functioning prototype that made the rest of the cars from Detroit look outdated. The Tucker Torpedo featured numerous innovations, from safety glass and a central headlight that followed the movement of the steering wheel, to a roomy interior and engine in the back with lots of power and torque. Tucker Torpedo was so advanced that the Big Three (Chrysler, Ford, and GM) was very afraid that it would cripple their market share. So while Tucker prepared for full-scale production, the Big Three prepared to set him up with a lawsuit that would stop the production and sink the company.

Unfortunately, they managed to do that and Preston only built between 48 and 51 of his fantastic Tucker Torpedos. Today, almost all new cars feature some of the innovations that Tucker premiered in the late ’40s. Although Tucker didn`t have any effect on the market, this model remained as one of the most advanced cars in the world and a true witness to the dark side of the car industry and big business.

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4. Oldsmobile Jetfire 1962

Oldsmobile Jetfire is a very important model for automotive history that unfortunately never got the respect it deserved. This was the first turbocharged passenger car along with Chevrolet Corvair Monza. However, Oldsmobile`s system was far more complex and powerful than Chevrolet`s and it deserves a detailed look. Back in the early `60s, Oldsmobile was known as an innovative company that was never afraid to introduce new systems to their cars. In those days, each GM`s division competed with each other trying to present something new and better than the competitors. Oldsmobile chose to turbocharge as the new technology it wanted to perfect.

The engineers took the compact F-85 model and retained its small 215 CID V8 engine which developed 185 hp and gave it a totally new forced-induction intake system which included a Garett turbocharger and a special “Turbo Rocket Fuel” tank which consisted of distilled water, methanol and a corrosion inhibitor mixture which was injected into fuel and air mixture to prevent the detonations. This was necessary since turbochargers were pretty primitive and prone to detonation or pre-ignition in those days, which could ruin the engine. For the standards of the day, the Jetfire V8 was the state of the art technology and initially, the market was very interesting. The new V8 delivered 215 hp which was 1 hp per cubic inch making it one of the best performance cars of the day. With the 0 to 60 mph time of around 8 seconds, it was almost as fast as the Corvette. Although the Jetfire wasn’t marketed as a performance car it was still pretty fast for the standards of the day.

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5. Jensen Interceptor FF

With its Italian styling by Vignale, massive size, great comfort and powerful Chrysler 383 or 440 V8 engine in the front, this four-seater coupe was one of the fastest and most comfortable cars for crossing continents in the late `60s and early `70s. All Interceptors featured Chrysler engines, and the best and very influential version was Interceptor FF.

The later part of the name comes from Ferguson Formula and meant that this model is equipped with all-wheel drive and an early form of ABS brakes. In 1966, this was space-age technology. The power was sourced from 383 V8 although there were coupe prototypes with a 426 Hemi. The Interceptor FF was too expensive and Jensen only managed to sell 320 copies. However, regular Interceptors in a coupe and convertible forms were much more successful and over 6400 were made until 1976, many of them sold in America.

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6. Chrysler Turbine

During the early `60s, Chrysler was heavily involved in turbine car testing. At the moment, this kind of engine (similar to jet aircraft engines) made sense as the future of the internal combustion engine. After the extensive testing in laboratories and test tracks, there came a time when Chrysler needed valuable real-life data so it built 55 cars and sent them to Italy`s Ghia design house to get fancy hand-made bodies. Then the cars were given to randomly chosen families all over America to be used as regular cars for a while.

The Chrysler Turbine was a concept car with an innovative power train and was on the verge of becoming a fully fledge production model, however, Chrysler decided to kill the project and destroy almost all cars.

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7. Porsche 959

Porsche 959 is one of the fastest and also most advanced and technologically complex supercars of the `80s. The 959 was a super Porsche in every way, not only by design but also by performance and price. It was a perfect blend of experience from racing, the latest technology along with turbocharging, everything in one car – the 959.

Introduced in 1987, the 959 had a 3.0-liter turbocharged flat six engine with 450 hp which were transferred to all four wheels over intelligent AWD system, first of its kind. The car was also equipped with traction control, ABS and a host of electronic systems which helped the driver. Despite the fact that all this is pretty much standard in most new cars today, it was space age technology in the late `80s. The performance of this technological tour de force was also astonishing. The 0 to 60 mph sprint was possible in just 3.7 seconds.

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8. McLaren F1

There is much written about the F1, the way it was designed and produced and the way it changed the world of supercars forever. But let`s just repeat the basics. The F1 was introduced in 1992 and stayed in production until 1998. During that period, McLaren produced 106 cars, including the GT-R versions, highly successful racing models. The F1 featured a bespoke 6.1-liter V12 engine made by BMW Motorsport which delivered 627 hp and used a 6-speed manual transmission.

The road versions of the F1 had a very interesting, three-seat configuration with the driver`s seat in the middle of the cabin and the steering wheel positioned in the center of the dash. The initial testing, racing success and overall excellence of the package declared the F1 as one of the best if not the best supercar of all times.

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9. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

The Veyron is one of the cars which don’t have direct competitors. Yes, there are similarly fast or exclusive models but there is nothing quite like it. What can you say for W16 engine, 1001 HP and 270 mph top speed? Nothing, just to admire it as it is one of the greatest supercars ever made.

The Veyron is designed to incorporate every technological marvel and be the definitive supercar of all times. We can surely say that it manages to do so and transcendent the limits of its class.

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10. Tesla Model S

The Model S is not the first car that Tesla produced but it is by far the most popular and most influential globally. It is the first fully-electric sedan that is produced in significant numbers and this is a car that singlehandedly created the electric car market. Introduced in 2012, Tesla Model S production has passed 200,000 examples mark which makes it the most advanced and most successful electric vehicle in the world.

The Model S is not only known by its pioneering construction but also for its unusual features, many industries ‘ first and unbelievable performance. Quite a controversial vehicle when it was released, the Model S is the symbol of progress and forward-thinking. One of its most important features is its AWD system which is different from gasoline-powered competitors. Tesla`s AWD consists of four electric motors that independently power each wheel and are controlled by a highly advanced system for perfect traction and road holding.

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