You have to admit, pickup trucks have always had a unique charm. We’re talking about the only type of car that readily comes with a cargo bed. That means it probably has more use than any other car out there.
For starters, the cargo bed allows you to carry some really large and bulky items which would never fit inside a large SUV. Aside from this, pickup trucks are also typically designed with enough capability to go through various off-roads and even tow along relatively heavy items. Because of this, the demand for pickup trucks continues to this day.
In fact, according to some of the latest figures from Statista, the pickup truck market segment enjoyed a 2.8 percent year-on-year increase in revenue in 2018. Moreover, a recent report from CNBC also revealed that luxury car buyers are now shifting away from sedans and coupes and buying more SUVs and pickup trucks. In fact, these drivers have been increasingly spending between $70,000 to $100,000 for trucks that come with all the bells and whistles.
All of these are a clear indication that the pickup market is definitely here to say. More importantly, it ahead of the automotive game. Without a doubt, there remains a fascination towards these big trucks that can handle almost anything. So, it’s no wonder that car enthusiasts are wondering if their favorite cars can also be transformed into amazing pickup trucks eventually.
Curious to find out which cars have been re-imagined as pickup trucks so far? Well, here are 25 renderings that will knock your socks off.
25 Ford Mustang GT
When it comes to sports cars, the Ford Mustang is undoubtedly an icon. Even better, its 2019 model comes with a relatively low starting price of $26,120.
A few years ago, the team over at X-Tomi Design had decided to create a rendering of the Mustang GT as a pickup truck. We must say, it looks ruggedly handsome. And as far as power is concerned, it’s safe to say that the 5.0-liter V8 engine on the 2019 Mustang GT Fastback is good enough for a truck. In fact, it can deliver 460 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque.
24 Dodge Challenger SRT
The Dodge Challenger is another awesome sports car that many have admired for years. It’s also great that this car is relatively affordable. In fact, the starting price for the 2019 model is $27,295.
At some point, the team at X-Tomi Design had also decided to imagine the Challenger as a pickup truck and even used the Challenger SRT for inspiration. And if this were to happen, we believe the 6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI V8 SRT engine onboard the 2019 model should be more than good enough for a truck.
23 Cadillac ATS
The Cadillac ATS is a coupe that has “a perfect balance of power, control and precision,” according to Cadillac.
At some point, the team at X-Tomi Design had also decided to imagine this car as a pickup truck. And this were to happen, we believe there’s more than enough power in the car’s standard 2.0-liter turbo engine for a truck. After all, it already has an output of 272 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, there is also an option for a 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers 335 horsepower and 285 pound-feet of torque.
22 Lexus RC 350
The Lexus RC is a car that is “designed to keep you on the edge,” according to Lexus. And if this were to become transformed into a pickup truck, we believe the engine n the 2019 RC 350 should be more than enough. After all, we are talking about a 5.8-liter engine that can deliver as much as 311 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm.
If this were to happen though, we are guessing that it won’t be cheap. After all the starting price for the 2019 RC 350 rear-wheel drive variant is $44,075.
21 Lexus LF-LC
The Lexus LF-LC is a concept car that was presented at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. As Lexus group vice president and general manager had explained, “The concept we’re showing here in Detroit continues the Lexus design revolution started with the CT and GS. The concept hybrid 2+2 liberates the idea of a sport coupe and pushes the boundaries
of performance, style and technology.”
At some point, somebody decided to imagine the LF-LC as a pickup. As far as capability goes, however, we can’t say if its current power unit would work since there is not much information available.
20 Audi RS5
The Audi RS5 is a sporty coupe that is known to be reliable and quick. In fact, the RS5 is also quite reliable that it makes sense if Audi were to use this car as an inspiration for a pickup truck.
When it comes to power and capability, the 2019 RS5 is utilizing a 2.9-liter biturbo V6 engine that can generate as much as 444 horsepower at 5,700 to 6,7000 rpm and 443 pound-feet of torque at 1,900 to 5,000 rpm. We’re guessing this would work.
19 Audi A4
The Audi A4 is a sleek sedan that is perfect to take anywhere and everywhere. And at some point, someone decided to imagine this car as a pickup truck.
As far as capability goes, we are guessing that the car’s standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine may need an upgrade since it can only deliver 188 horsepower at 4,200 to 6,000 rpm and 236 pound-feet of torque at 1,450 to 4,200 rpm. However, the A4 does have an option for a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 248 horsepower at 5,000 to 6,000 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque at 1,600 to 4,500 rpm.
18 BMW M4
The BMW M4 is a handsome car that comes in coupe and convertible body styles. And so, it’s no wonder that X-Tomi Design would eventually imagine it as a pickup truck.
When it comes to power, we believe that the M4 has got more than enough for a truck. After all, its 2019 M4 Coupe comes with a 3.0-liter M TwinPower turbo engine that can deliver 425 horsepower at 5,500 to 7,300 rpm and 406 pound-feet of torque at 1,850 to 5,500 rpm.
17 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 is a four-door coupe that’s got an elegant style and pretty good capability.
At some point, fans of the car had decided to imagine the CLA 250 as a pickup truck. If this were to happen, we are guessing that the 2.0-liter inline-four turbo engine on its 2019 model should work just fine. After all, it has an output of 208 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque at 1,250 to 4,000 rpm. Moreover, it can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 6.9 seconds.
16 Jaguar F-Pace
The Jaguar F-Pace is a performance SUV that “brings together sporty handling and dramatic beauty with everyday practicality and efficiency,” according to Jaguar.
Some of the SUV’s fans have decided to imagine the F-Pace as a pickup truck. If this were to happen though, we are guessing that its standard 2.0-liter engine would need an upgrade since it only has an output of around 161 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. To be fair, the F-Pace does have an option for a 3.0-liter V6 engine that can deliver around 402 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.
15 Lotus Elise
For many supercar enthusiasts, the Lotus Elise is pretty special. And in fact, that is probably why British van dealer Ford Transit Direct had decided to imagine this car as a pickup truck.
When it comes to power, we believe the Elise has enough for a truck. Just to give you an idea, the Elise Cup 250 variant is utilizing a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that can deliver 243 horsepower at 7,200 rpm and 184 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 to 5,500 rpm.
14 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is quite a special car. After all, according to Rolls-Royce, it happens to be “the world's first super-luxury all-terrain SUV.”
And so, it comes as no surprise that fans of the car would also imagine the Cullinan as a pickup truck. As far as power is concerned, we believe that the car’s current 6.7-liter twin turbo V12 engine should be more than enough for a truck. After all, it has an output of 563 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.
13 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
According to Maserati, the GranTurismo is “the purest form of excitement.” What’s more, this car comes with a 70-year legacy of power and speed.
It’s probably this that inspired the team at X-Tomi Design to imagine the GranTurism MC Stradale as a pickup truck. And if you’re wondering about its capability, the GranTurismo MC is utilizing a 4.7-liter V8 engine that can deliver 460 horsepower and an estimated 384 pound-feet of torque. Moreover, it has a top speed of 187 miles per hour.
12 Bentley Mulsanne
The Bentley Mulsanne is a luxury sedan and according to Bentley, it’s intended to have “understated elegance and phenomenal power.”
Just for fun, Ford Transit Direct had decided to imagine the Mulsanne as a pickup truck and we think it might just work. For starters, the Mulsanne is already using a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that can readily deliver 505 brake horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 752 pound-feet of torque at 1,750 rpm. Moreover, it has a top speed of 184 miles per hour.
11 Bentley Continental GT Speed
The Bentley Continental GT is a sleek sports car that is meant to turn heads everywhere you go.
And so, fans of the car could not pass up the opportunity to imagine the Continental GT as a pickup truck. And as far as capability is concerned, we believe its current 6.0-liter W12 twin-turbocharged engine would work just fine. After all, this one can crank out 626 brake horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 664 pound-feet of torque at 1,350 to 4,500 rpm. What’s more, it’s got a top speed of 207 miles per hour.
10 Bentley Bentayga
Bentley has described the Bentayga as a “powerful, all-terrain, all-purpose car” that can take on both city streets and the off-road.
It’s no wonder that fans of the car are trying to imagine the Bentayga as a pickup truck. And we believe that its 6.0-liter W12 petrol engine is certainly powerful enough for this kind of transformation. In fact, it’s got an output of 600 brake horsepower at 5,000 to 6,000 rpm and 664 pound-feet of torque at 1,350 rpm. Moreover, it has a top speed of 187 miles per hour.
9 Lamborghini Urus
Without a doubt, the Lamborghini Urus is one car that knows how to turn heads. After all, it’s an SUV with the heart of a supercar. And so, it was only a matter of time before folks over at Ford Transit Direct would also imagine this SUV as a pickup truck.
And as far as power is concerned, we believe that the Urus’ 4.0-liter V8 bi-turbo engine should be more than enough. After all, this one has an output of 650 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 626.93 pound-feet of torque at 2,250 to 4,500 rpm.
8 Ferrari FXX K
The Ferrari FXX K is Ferrari’s first ever hybrid car. And as Ferrari has explained, “The K in the new car’s moniker is a reference to the KERS kinetic energy recovery system used to maximise performance on the track.”
At some point, artist Yasid Oozeear decided to imagine the FXX K as a pickup truck and the result is interesting. We are guessing that when it comes to power, this car has more than enough for a truck. After all, it is using a V12 engine that delivers 860 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque.
7 Bugatti Veyron
The Bugatti Veyron is one supercar that everyone wants. In fact, according to Bugatti, “The Veyron 16.4 Super Sport is completely sold out.”
Now, according to a report from Motor 1, Yasid Design had decided to make a rendering of the Veyron as a pickup truck and the result is pretty awesome. When it comes to power, the car does come with an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine that is capable of delivering as much as 1,200 horsepower and around 1,106 pound-feet of torque.
6 Toyota 86 GT
The Toyota 86 has long been a popular sports car. After all, this car is sleek, and it also comes with a relatively low price of $26,455 for its 2019 model.
It also seems that X-Tomi Design had imagined the 86 as a pickup truck, using the 86 GT as the primary inspiration for the rendering. If this were to become a reality, we are willing to bet that Toyota would retain the 86’s current engine, considering it’s a 2.0-liter power unit that delivers 205 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 156 pound-feet of torque at 6,400 to 6,600 rpm.