<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Story Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Story Cars]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/archive</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:12:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.story-cars.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Mugen Honda Legend Max Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mugen Honda Legend Max Concept from 2005 was a one-off, high-performance version of the fourth-generation (KB1) Honda Legend/Acura RL created by Japanese tuner Mugen. It wasn’t a factory Honda model but a unique showcase of what the company could do combining racing tech with street car tuning. Under the hood it used a Mugen MF408S, a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated, 32-valve DOHC V8 developed by Mugen for motorsport use. In this car the engine was detuned slightly from its race spec to...]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-mugen-honda-legend-max-concept</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69936dbf159d7fac9641bd4e</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:20:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_addc7e59cc7c4ed8bd83a11e7053f402~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_570,h_354,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Concept-X]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Concept-X, shown in 2005 at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show, previewed the design and direction of the 10th and final Lancer Evolution. It introduced the sharper, more modern styling that later carried over to the production Evo X, along with the next generation of the Evo’s turbocharged, all-wheel-drive performance setup.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-concept-x</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69936cffcf429c4fcb4cd927</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:16:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_5f7d81a7ad6a4e40adfa966dff08238d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_642,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Honda Ridgeline Street Sport Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shown at the 2005 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the Honda Ridgeline Street Sport Concept took the pickup in a street-focused direction, the opposite of Honda’s off-road All Terrain concept. It was built to explore a sport-truck look rather than off-road capability. The concept featured more aggressive front and rear bumpers, wider fenders, and dark Asphalt Shock Metallic paint. A prototype high-flow exhaust with side exits was added for sound and style, not extra power. The truck also wore large...]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-honda-ridgeline-street-sport-concept</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69936c847e0fff329611fc1d</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:15:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_07fb8c46454b431b9577cd1723ac3eb8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_625,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Volkswagen Phaeton Individual Lounge Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Volkswagen Phaeton Individual Lounge Study, shown in 2005, was a one-off stretch version of the first-generation VW Phaeton luxury sedan. It was created as a design and engineering study to show how the Phaeton could be turned into a limousine-style vehicle, and it was unveiled at a Middle East motor show. Based on a lengthened Phaeton body, the Lounge Study stretched the wheelbase significantly to add more rear cabin space. It reportedly used the Phaeton’s powerful W12 engine and a...]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-volkswagen-phaeton-individual-lounge-study</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69936bf9884976137daa79dc</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:12:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_0e12a577081f4d12a9fe13228cfb22dc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_643,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Ralliart Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mitsubishi Eclipse Ralliart concept, shown in 2005 at SEMA, was a one-off performance prototype built to show what a rally-inspired Eclipse could look like. It featured custom carbon-fiber bodywork, all-wheel drive, and a turbocharged 4G63 engine borrowed from the Lancer Evolution, producing around 400 hp.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-mitsubishi-eclipse-ralliart-concept</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69936b7c6afbe985b7a3da60</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:10:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_3ee332c589bb472e841534fef4a446eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_537,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2001 MG X11 Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MG X11 concept, shown in 2001, was a preview of the performance-focused MG ZT-T estate based on the Rover 75 platform. The production MG ZT-T followed shortly after and was built between 2001 and 2005, offering sportier styling and suspension compared to the standard Rover 75.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2001-mg-x11-concept</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69936afd708b6905b6e67c00</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:08:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_d85ad963d0fb40ee867e1d4996170712~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_652,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 DC Design DC Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DC Design DC Star from 2005 was a custom two-door version of the first-generation Porsche Cayenne Turbo S created by Indian coachbuilder DC Design. Rather than being an official factory concept from Porsche, it was a coachbuilt showcase built around the Cayenne Turbo S platform and shown at events like the Dubai Auto Show. The DC Star took the normally four-door Cayenne SUV and reworked it as a two-door, more dramatic body style with bespoke exterior and interior touches by DC Design. It...]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-dc-design-dc-star</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69936a6c2bdf170e78784fec</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:06:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_12e1df0e1527419b9a2cf875c301f618~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_741,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[1998 Renault Clio V6 Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Renault Clio V6 concept, first shown in 1998, was a preview of a wild mid-engine version of the Clio hatchback. The idea later became a limited-production model, built between 2001 and 2005, with the engine mounted behind the seats and power sent to the rear wheels.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/1998-renault-clio-v6-concept</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69936a137e0fff329611f69c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:04:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_c5b940d04e3e4943a10b64163e4c2659~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_664,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2004 MG XPower SV-R]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MG XPower SV-R, released in 2004, was the top-performance version of the XPower SV. It was powered by a Roush-tuned 5.0-liter, 32-valve Ford Modular V8 that made a claimed 385 hp. Only 82 XPower SVs were built in total before MG Rover went into receivership in 2005. The exact number of SV-R versions is unclear, but only a small portion of the total production were SV-Rs, making them especially rare.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2004-mg-xpower-sv-r</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69934a5dd535f14702095612</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:49:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_6023e52ac71040c887d63d93621e216a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_599,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Studiotorino RUF RK Spyder (Porsche Boxster)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Studiotorino RUF RK Spyder, shown in 2005, was a heavily modified version of the Porsche Boxster styled by Studiotorino and tuned by RUF. It used a supercharged 3.8-liter engine producing around 434 bhp, giving the small roadster serious supercar-level performance. Only 49 were built, making it very rare.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-studiotorino-ruf-rk-spyder-porsche-boxster</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699349efd535f1470209552b</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:47:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_f11e2cb8d4b140b9b205a0689cd43a75~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_556,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Volvo XC90 Supercharged V8]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the mid-2000s, Volvo offered the XC90 with a DOHC 32-valve V8 engine developed by Yamaha. In 2005, Volvo showed a supercharged version of the XC90 V8 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, hinting at a higher-performance model. That supercharged version was never sold to the public. The standard XC90 V8 remained on sale for a few years before the V8 option was discontinued in 2011.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-volvo-xc90-supercharged-v8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993483e6afbe985b7a3882b</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:42:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_c0d9314d5bf547b38fb50cfd6f3b5912~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_701,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Mercury Meta One Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mercury Meta One concept, shown in 2005, was a luxury crossover that previewed a diesel-hybrid powertrain. It was meant to signal a new direction for Mercury, blending upscale design with more efficient tech. The car never made it to production, and the Mercury brand was later discontinued before anything like it reached showrooms.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-mercury-meta-one-concept-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699347eb884976137daa23ec</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:38:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_d13be129498a45a081a0471ea6921ff9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_779,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Fiat Croma 8tto V by Giugiaro Italdesign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fiat Croma 8tto V, created in 2005 by Italdesign Giugiaro, was a one-off, high-end version of the Fiat Croma crossover. It was fitted with a Maserati-sourced V8 engine, turning the practical Croma into an over-the-top luxury performance concept that was never meant for production.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-fiat-croma-8tto-v-by-giugiaro-italdesign</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69934743cf429c4fcb4c7f01</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:36:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_ea96a3f2d319467aaad35e491367c6f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_598,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Lotus Circuit Car Prototype]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lotus Circuit Car Prototype, shown in 2005, was a track-only version of the Lotus Elise built for extreme performance. It weighed just 650 kg and used a supercharged VVTL-i engine. Thanks to its low weight and added power, it could sprint from 0–60 mph in about 3.5 seconds and reach 0–100 mph in around 9 seconds.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-lotus-circuit-car-prototype</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699346b57ae93e4cf2f847f0</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:33:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_f1932471df9c40639eba2a65f7029961~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_604,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Acura RL A-SPEC Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Acura RL A-Spec concept, shown in 2005 at the Detroit Auto Show, previewed the A-Spec Performance Package that was later offered on the second-generation Acura RL (KB1). The KB1 RL was the North American version of the fourth-generation Honda Legend. It shared the same all-wheel-drive system, which Acura marketed as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-acura-rl-a-spec-concept</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69934647cf429c4fcb4c7c8d</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:31:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_2b86dde0cf5f4e628ab39d5ec0210aa8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_531,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 ASC Helios 300]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASC Helios 300, shown in 2005 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, was a convertible version of the Chrysler 300C. There were rumors it might be sold as a limited-edition model, but it never went into production.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-asc-helios-300</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993455ecf429c4fcb4c7a4a</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:29:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_ef6003aef3d646c287f0965ef82e6e52~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_596,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2006 Citroën C-Metisse Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Citroën C-Métisse concept, shown in 2006 at the Paris Motor Show, was a four-door coupe prototype with dramatic rear-hinged butterfly doors. It featured an early diesel hybrid setup, combining a diesel engine with electric motors to deliver strong performance while improving efficiency.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2006-citro%C3%ABn-c-metisse-concept</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699344f36afbe985b7a38030</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:26:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_20098c99f6cb4c63bb5f3f531892291b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_843,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Sbarro Citroën C2 V6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sbarro Citroën C2 V6, shown in 2005, was a one-off concept car built by students at the Espera Sbarro design school. It turned the small Citroën C2 into a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive car. A 220 hp V6 engine was mounted behind the seats and sent power to the rear wheels. The concept was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show as a showcase of the students’ engineering and design work.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-sbarro-citro%C3%ABn-c2-v6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69934481cf429c4fcb4c7832</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:24:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_7e1dc539b7d4497abdc187e4b2d714c7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_876,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Daihatsu Copen ZZ Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Daihatsu Copen ZZ concept, shown in 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, was a higher-performance version of the small Copen roadster. It was fitted with a 1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve DVVT engine, much larger than the engines used in the standard Copen at the time. The body was widened and slightly lengthened, making the car 110 mm longer and 125 mm wider for a more aggressive stance and better handling. The concept previewed a larger-engine version of the Copen that later reached production as...]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-daihatsu-copen-zz-concept</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69934428884976137daa1b06</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:22:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_d54ca15fcb8d4de280288daf74518cf3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_637,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2005 Anteros XTM Roadster by n2a Motors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Anteros XTM Roadster, shown in 2005, was a two-seat convertible by n2a Motors. It used a carbon fiber composite body built on the chassis and running gear of a C6 Corvette. It first appeared at the 2005 SEMA show, with plans to start limited production in 2008. It’s unclear whether full production ever really happened, and only a small number of cars, if any, were completed. n2a Motors still exists today as a subsidiary of the ECITE Motor Group.]]></description><link>https://www.story-cars.com/2005-anteros-xtm-roadster-by-n2a-motors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699343b37e0fff3296119a99</guid><category><![CDATA[2000s]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:20:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd09c_62c84353e14b496ea9f6ad72b9be57ce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_668,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Story Cars</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>