The 2014 Detroit Auto Show->ke222 is definitely not an auto show where only major automakers exhibit their creations. Detroit is also where you will have the chance to see cool cars from smaller makers, like this Destino Concept developed by VL Automotive.

If the name sounds familiar to you, is simply because VL Automotive already displayed a Destino sedan at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. VL Automotive was founded by Gilbert Villarreal and Bob Lutz -- if you didn't notice, the "VL" name comes from the first letter in each of their last names -- and the Destino was its first creation.

The VL was based on a Fisker Karma, but featured a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 engine under its hood.

What's the difference between the Destino we saw last year and the one from this year? Well, there are quite a few. The new vehicle is a convertible model, with its luxurious interior designed by Katzkin.

Click past the jump to read more about the VL Automotive Destino sedan.

2014 VL Automotive Destino Concept

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VL Automotive Destino

VL Automotive Destino was unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, based on the Fisker Karma, but with the electric powertrain replaced with a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 powertrain.

Destino is powered by either a 6.2-liter, supercharged LS9 V-8 engine that produces an impressive 638 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 604 pound-feet of torque at 3,800 rpm or a 6.2-liter LT1 direct-injection V-8 engine with an output of 450 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 450 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm.