The Futura had rounded edges, and the nose sloped up to meet the steep angle of the front windshield. It then swept back and integrated with the two mostly glass gullwing side doors that didn’t slide open or out like a conventional minivan but upwards like some wildly exotic four-seat sports car. The glass continued over the roof to a domed rear window (which could be removed) and created what felt like a wrap-around fighter jet cockpit.
The movie “Top Gun” dropped in May 1986 and was already pop-culturally iconic when the Futura hit. It would not be surprising if Volkswagen intentionally created a danger zone that would evoke that same lovin’ feeling in consumers.
But the Futura didn’t just look dangerous; it was equipped with a bevy of high-tech features that a modern jet fighter would be jealous of. It had an on-board computer that ran the self-steering park assist system, electric parking brake, navigation system, and distance sensors. All of these are now standard in almost every car on the road.
The 1.7-liter diesel engine only kicked out 82 horsepower (so not as fast as a jet), but it was adequate for the 2,200-pound car. It also had a mechanical supercharger and a clever evaporative cooling system that eliminated the need for a cooling pump and fan. Additionally, several speakers were connected to a noise-canceling sound system that muffled engine noise.
The Futura was never produced, but when Volkswagen’s ID.3 appeared at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, some of its designs were, shall we say, obvious.
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