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Geneva 2011: Toyota FT-86 II

Toyota has finally revealed FT-86 II Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Furthermore, the car will actually hit the EU market in 2012. The concept measures 4 235mm long, 2 570 mm wheelbase, 1 795 mm wide and 1 270 mm high. There are no further information about the engine, but it will be mid-front positioned, so the car will achieve better balance and a lower center of gravity. However, FT-86 II Concept keeps the batmobile look, but makes it modern. Source: Toyota

Geneva 2011: BMW Vision Connected Drive Concept

BMW Vision ConnectedDrive debuts at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept reveals extreme safety, good infotainment and communication. The vehicle is a two-seater roadster featuring typical BMW design lines - a flat sporting and dynamic silhouette. It resembles  a Vision EfficientDynamics roadster and features a wide grille, huge air intakes, a frameless windscreen and a transparent area in the hood. The concept also features mechanical retracting doors which recall the Z1. The interior is split into two main

Geneva 2011: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show. It is powered by supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine with 333PS (245 kW)  and a 35kW (47PS) electric motor. The total power is 380PS (279 kW) and 580Nm (428 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds flat and Vmax – 270 km/h (168 mph), which is perfect for big SAV. The most important is the fuel consumption - 6.8 l/100 km (34.6 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 159 g/km. Furthermore, the S Hybrid can go up to 2 km (1.24 miles) on electricity al

Geneva 2011: Volkswagen Golf R Special Version

Volkswagen are exhibiting four different versions of the Volkswagen Golf R to the Geneva Motor Show. However, the upgrades are mainly cosmetic and nothing special is happening under the hood. One of the models is finished in bright Aplomb Blue and has some carbon fiber elements - seat backs and door sills.  The interior also boasts black Nappa leather upholstery with a blue leather accent on the seat. Leather-trimmed sports steering wheels are found on all four models, each of which has specialized floor mats

Geneva 2011: Pagani Huayra

Pagani has officially unveiled the new Huayra supercar in Geneve. 1350kg, 710PS and 1000Nm of torque are the perfect ingredients for an astonishing car. When you combine that with luxurious interior, you get Huayra. Pagani Huayra is named after Quechua word for “wind”. It is powered by AMG 6.0 liter twin-turbo V12 coupled with XTRAC 7-speed sequential transmission. 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 370 km/h (230 mph). Price - €1 000 000. Pagani Huayra will be also avail

Geneva 2011: Jaguar XKR-S

Jaguar has revealed the new XKR-S at the Geneva Motor Show. The car is specially built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the E-type. XKR-S boasts new front fenders, aerodynamic side skirts, a rear diffuser and a massive rear wing. It also features an aggressive front fascia, black mesh grille inserts, and LED headlights. The sports car is powered by 5.0 liter supercharged V8 with 550PS (405kW) and 680Nm (501 lb-ft). 0 to 60 mph takes just 4.2 seconds and to 100 mph in 8.6 seconds. The t

Citroen C6 Noir et Blanc

At the display of Geneva Fair 2011, Citroen has unveiled a superior styled special-edition version of its flagship C6 model, dubbed Citroen C6 Noir et Blanc. Showcasing an eye-catching livery designed at the brand’s Style Centre, the Citroen C6 Noir et Blanc is finished in satin pearlescent white body color contrasted by a lightly embossed, two-tone black lacquer roof, which adds even more premium look to the extremely spacious special-edition vehicle. Additionally, the C6 Noir et Blanc furth

Geneva 2011: Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

At the Geneva Motor Show, Chevrolet is celebrating the world premiere of its latest addition to the Cruze range, the long-anticipated 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback. Offering customers an alternative body style of the award-winning Cruze Sedan, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback sports an attractive sweeping coupe roofline and short overhangs at both the front and rear. It exudes the same dynamic stance as the renowned Cruze sedan yet utilizes body-frame integral system to ensure pleasant dri

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Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept is the newest study super ride by the renowned Italian automaker, which public unveil took place at the Geneva International Motor Show. Representing a pure-blooded compact supercar according to the brand’s core values - performance, Italian style and technical excellence, the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept is a two-seater, rear-wheel drive, central-engined coupe, which is approximately 4-meters long and boast a wheelbase of less than 2.4 meters. Its styling utilizes clean yet mu

Geneva 2011: GTA Spano

GTA Motor has finally debuted its GTA Spano supercar at the Geneva International Motor Fair, showcasing a V10 engine, 820 horsepower version of the staggering, limited-edition ride. Finished in eye-catching red body color, the ultra-sporty GTA Spano took the central stage of the automaker’s stand, gathering huge amount of interest. GTA Spano is an exclusive, super ride characterized by head-turning styling and enormously high performance figures. It is limited to only 99 examples worldwide

Citroen C3 Red Block

Citroen C3 Red Block is one of the French-manufacturer’s breath-taking surprises on the stage of the 81st Geneva International Motor Show. Representing a more muscular version of the top-selling C3 model, the Citroen C3 Red Block possesses an extraordinary character dramatically emphasized by superior styling. At the first glance, our attention is immediately focused on the new matte Thorium grey finish contrasted by pearlescent red weatherstrips, seal and wheel nut covers. In addition to

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Carlsson C25 Royale

Officially premiered at the last year’s edition of Geneva Motor Show, Carlsson C25 is now back on the renowned occasion’s display in Royale mode - Carlsson C25 Royale. Carlsson’s Super GT - C25 Royale sports over 70 innovations and is 180 kilograms lighter than its basis Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG, due largely to its complete real carbon exterior. Aimed at offering customers an exclusive ride that can be used as both, a ultra-fast race-like car or a daily ride, the Carlsson C25 Royale further h