As a car enthusiast, I have many cars that I wish existed, but sadly, will probably never be put into production. Why? Only because they're unrealistic, expensive, and probably won't make much sense to produce. But, they still would be pretty awesome, and I still wish a manufacturer would take the initiative to make them. Until then, I can only hope for that, so here are five of my favorites:
1. Fiat 500 Abarth R
I am sure most of you have heard of the Subaru WRX STi, and most you have also heard of the Fiat 500 Abarth. Sure, the Esseesse exists as the go-faster variant of the Abarth, but it would be even better if there was a 500 that had the 305-horsepower turbo I-4 as the STi, and it would sell for about $35,000. Would it be ridiculous? Yes, of course it would. But wouldn't it be so fun?
2. BMW M7
The only reason I wish this car exists is not because I particularly like the 7-Series, it's just that it would make sense for BMW to make a rival for the Jaguar XJR, the Mercedes-Benz S63/S65 AMG, and the Audi S8. It would either have a more powerful version of the M5's 4.4 liter V8, or a more powerful version of the 6.0 liter V12 in the 760Li. Prices would start at about $175,000, not including options such as carbon-ceramic brakes or an upgraded rear seat, which would add a fixed center console, complete with airline-style picnic trays and a mini-fridge.
3. Mercedes-Benz G550/G63 AMG Coupe/Cabriolet
If you didn't know already, Mercedes-Benz used to offer the G-Class in two-door variants, including a soft-top convertible. If only they would resurrect that body style for the current G-Class....
4. Mazda MX-5 Miata Racing Edition
The Mazda Miata is considered to be one of the best roadsters in the world, and is an extremely fun car to drive. My only problem with it is that it is slightly underpowered, so I just wish there was a more track-focused version with around 300 horsepower, and maybe carbon-ceramic brakes.
5. Bentley Mulsanne Limousine by Mulliner
A couple of years ago, Bentley Mulliner took the Arnage RL and stretched it about a foot. They also added a champagne fridge, reclining seats, a cigar humidor, a partition, and a flat-screen TV. I think that this "Mulliner Limousine" treatment applied to the Mulsanne would create a great rival for cars such as the Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman.
When Bentley hinted at a possible Mulsanne Convertible at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance, it really got the car world excited, because for five years, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe and Convertible (click here to read about them) have had exactly 0 competitors. But it seems like a logical idea, with advantages such as lineup expansion and a new car for Abu Dhabi oil sheiks to blow their millions on. They also released a basic sketch of the possible Convertible, and it looked great. Some magazines and websites did renderings, and they all looked pretty accurate. But after a couple of months, Bentley's CEO, Wolfgang Schreiber, confirmed that they will NOT be creating a convertible variant of the existing Mulsanne sedan. But on the bright side, it would have had to cost over $400,000, and the Continental GTC gets better MPG, is faster, and performs better. So if you're really disappointed about this, just try not to think "oh no, what will I spend my $450,000 on now?"
Click here to learn more about the Bentley Mulsanne
Bentley's Mulsanne sedan has been around since 2011, to replace the aging Arnage. It rivals sedans such as the Rolls-Royce Phantom, and has a base price of $298,000. The monster of an engine is a twin-turbo 6.75 liter V8 that produces 505 horsepower and an incredible 752 lb-feet of torque. 0-60 takes a respectable 5.0 seconds and has a top speed of 184 mph. The interior is arguably the best part of the car, thanks to the diamond-quilted leather and the enormous list of color, leather, veneer, and options. One of the most interesting parts of the car is the $33,000 iPad picnic tables option, which can be ordered with a Wi-Fi hotspot, dual DVD headrest players, and a champagne fridge that includes 3 hand-crafted flutes for your choice of beverage. You can also opt for a set of luggage that fits perfectly in the trunk and mimics the interior scheme.
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