Mystery supercar prototype spotted in SF with wild lighting
Mystery supercar prototype in San Francisco teases radical lighting, possible 2026 Detroit debut
Mystery supercar prototype spotted in SF with wild lighting
Spy shots show an unknown supercar prototype in SF with a full-width light bar, shuttered headlamps and odd camo, hinting at a 2026 Detroit Auto Show reveal.
2025-12-22T23:40:27+03:00
2025-12-22T23:40:27+03:00
2025-12-22T23:40:27+03:00
A prototype sighted in California has puzzled even those who track spy shots daily. According to SPEEDME, the unknown supercar was spotted multiple times around San Francisco, both in daylight and after dark—and it was the nighttime images that raised the intrigue. The car carries unusual lighting: a continuous light bar up front, additional illuminated elements on the doors, and compact LED modules mounted low in the bumper where cameras or sensors might sit. One standout touch is headlamps with shutters that cover the optics when they’re not in use.The camouflage is unconventional as well. It doesn’t resemble the typical branded wraps used by major automakers, making any direct comparison with known upcoming models tricky. Yet the silhouette rings familiar, nodding to recent show cars. The report floats the idea that design studio Phiaro could be involved, given its history with concept projects, though there’s no confirmation. The surfacing and proportions, paired with the theatrical lighting, read more like a design statement than a hastily disguised test mule.Rumors are also being stoked by a possible reveal window: a social media hint points to a full debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, scheduled for January 14–25, 2026. One of the images shows a rear with slender taillights and a V-shaped badge, adding even more questions. Is this a new marque, a limited-run venture, or a showcase for emerging tech?
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Mystery supercar prototype in San Francisco teases radical lighting, possible 2026 Detroit debut
Spy shots show an unknown supercar prototype in SF with a full-width light bar, shuttered headlamps and odd camo, hinting at a 2026 Detroit Auto Show reveal.
Michael Powers, Editor
A prototype sighted in California has puzzled even those who track spy shots daily. According to SPEEDME, the unknown supercar was spotted multiple times around San Francisco, both in daylight and after dark—and it was the nighttime images that raised the intrigue. The car carries unusual lighting: a continuous light bar up front, additional illuminated elements on the doors, and compact LED modules mounted low in the bumper where cameras or sensors might sit. One standout touch is headlamps with shutters that cover the optics when they’re not in use.
The camouflage is unconventional as well. It doesn’t resemble the typical branded wraps used by major automakers, making any direct comparison with known upcoming models tricky. Yet the silhouette rings familiar, nodding to recent show cars. The report floats the idea that design studio Phiaro could be involved, given its history with concept projects, though there’s no confirmation. The surfacing and proportions, paired with the theatrical lighting, read more like a design statement than a hastily disguised test mule.
Rumors are also being stoked by a possible reveal window: a social media hint points to a full debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, scheduled for January 14–25, 2026. One of the images shows a rear with slender taillights and a V-shaped badge, adding even more questions. Is this a new marque, a limited-run venture, or a showcase for emerging tech?
