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Geneva Auto Show 2008 Highlights
Friday, March 21st, 2008
With finally all our photos from the Geneva Auto Salon added to our gallery, it’s time to wrap up our coverage with some highlights and a couple remarkable finds. From the major manufacturers it was the Volkswagen Group that suprised us the most. Their brands Audi and Lamborghini had, also according to our readers, the highlights of the show at their stands. Of course the Lamborghini LP560-4 was not to be missed and next door Audi showed an amazing supercar concept and two Q7’s with a V12 TDI engine. The Audi R8 V12 TDI Le Mans concept is definately our favorite of the show. Below you can find photos of a number of highlights and remarkable concepts.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé sold out!
Sunday, March 9th, 2008
It seems like Rolls Royce is the popular über-luxery car at the moment. All 200 available pieces of the coupé are sold. If you bought one, you can expect it on your driveway by spring 2009. In Geneva Rolls Royce chairman Ian Robertson revealed a nice detail:
“Two out of three sales of the Phantom CoupĂ© are bought by people who don’t currently own a Rolls. It means we’re beginning to appeal to a broader audience”.
Maserati Granturismo S Video
Sunday, March 9th, 2008
A video to enjoy! One of the most stunning and good looking supercars of the Geneva Carshow, the Maserati Granturismo S running on a 440 bhp, 4.7 liter V8.
Koenigsegg CCXR Edition
Thursday, March 6th, 2008
It’s going well with Koenigsegg, the Swedish car builder is aiming for a sales record of 50 cars this year and at the Geneva Auto Show they presented one of our favorite cars of the show: the Koenigsegg CCXR Edition. With it’s full carbon fibre body and 4.8 litre engine which can be driven on environmentally friendly ethanol fuels as well as regular petrol, it’s one of the most extreme supercars on the market today. When run on ethanol E85 fuel the 4.8 litre engine produces 1018 bhp. With regular fuel it still produces a very impressive 888 hp.
The CCXR Edition also includes new forged and polished aluminium Edition wheels which are extremely light and incorporate optimum brake cooling. Most eye-catching part is the new carbon wing which, together with lower ride height, modified shock absorbers, modified springs and anti roll bars, adds to improved downforce.
Ferrari 599 Stallone by Mansory
Thursday, March 6th, 2008
Mansory showed a very eye-catching car with the Renovatio SLR. Next to that one there was also a new package for the Ferrari 599 GTB. The designers from Mansory call it a ‘Stallone’ edition. The engine has been to the fitness and runns now on 720 inpatient horses instead of the standard 620. This was possible by adding a supercharger and some electronics. Next to the extra 100 bhp there also 92 Nm more torque which enables the lucky owners to reach 62 mph (100 kmh) in only 3,7 seconds and doing a topspeed of 212 mph (340 kmh).
Spyker C8 Aileron
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Every car producer wants to show something nice and so does Spyker. For the Geneva Carshow they brought a new model, the Spyker C8 Aileron. The Spyker-fans among us will probably notice that this is the long-wheelbase version Spyker C8 Laviolette.
Bugatti Veyron Fbg by Hermes
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Today Bugatti unvealed another special version of their Bugatti Veyron. At the Frankfurt Auto Show last year Bugatti already brought us the ‘ultimate edition’ called the Veyron Pur Sang. This time Bugatti celebrates it’s long-time friendship with Hermès which resulted in the Bugatti Veyron Fbg by Hermès with a Hermès made interior. The Veyron Fbg also includes many exterior features that refer to Hermès like the changed front grill & air intakes and special Hermès eight spoked wheels. It will only be available in the colors ebony & Ă©toube or ebony & brick, not everyones choice but it guarentees harmony between the cars exterior and interior according to Hermès designer Gabrielle Pezzini.
The new Veyron Fbg by Hermes will be available at the end of 2008 and carries a 1.550.000 euro pricetag, that includes an Hermès bag that fits in the front luggage compartment.
Mansory Renovatio SLR
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
At the Geneva Auto Show Mansory showed it’s matt gold Renovatio SLR. A full evolution of engine, exterior and interior resulted in a eye-catching teasing supercar for people that like to stand out of the crowd. Custom made intercoolers and a high performance compressor added to the Mansory Renovatio’s output of 700 hp enough for a topspeed of 340 km/h and an increased zero to 100 km/h by 0,2 seconds.
Geneva Auto Salon Girls
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
It’s not just new and exotic cars what we found at the Geneva Auto Show today. As usual there were plenty of girls to accompany the cars during the day. Enjoy our photos:
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Audi presented a new concept car today based on the Audi R8. The Audi R8 TDI Le Mans has a 6 liter 12 cylinder diesel engine, enough for 500hp and 1.000 Nm of torque. It’s a supercar first to have a V12 diesel engine in a high-performance sportscar. Sprint from zero to 100 km/h can be done in 4.2 seconds and the topspeed exceeds 300 km/h. The V12 TDI in the R8 Le Mans concept is closely related to the V12 TDI that can be found in the two-time Le Mans winner, the Audi R10. Peak torque is reached at only 1.750 rpm which should enable effortless acceleration.
But that’s not all, the R8 Le Mans with it’s V12 TDI engine had a complete redesign of both interior and exterior resulting in a stunning supercar that certainly caught our attention! As you can see the front has a very remarkable grill. On the other side of the car you will find a spoiler and a brand new exhaust. We love the new looks and hope to see it on the road in not to long!
Lamborghini LP560-4 at Geneva Auto Salon
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Lamborghini officially presented the new Gallardo LP560-4 at the Geneva Auto Salon. As most of you know the new LP560 is powered by a 5.2 liter V10 with permanent 4 wheel drive. The V10 engine gives the LP560 an output of 560 hp and 540 Nm torque which enables it to do zero to 100 km/h in 3,7 seconds and reach a topspeed of 325 km/h. It will be available in both E-gear and manual 6-speed transmission.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Aston Martin presented the Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS here at the Geneva Auto Show. The strongest small Aston has a V12 with 600 hp under the bonnet, enough to bring the 1600 kg weighing Vantage RS in under 4.0 seconds to 100 km/h. It’s said to about 320 km/h making it one of the fastest Aston Martin’s to date. If and when the Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS is going into production remains to be seen and depends on the interest of potential buyers.
