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Geneva 2011: Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT

Suzuki has unwrapped officially its premium performance Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT model at the 81st edition of Geneva Motor Fair, demonstrating fully the brand’s philosophy of delivering excitement. Revealing exclusively bold yet incredibly stylish look, the Swift S-CONCEPT boasts enhanced bodywork and rear roof spoiler, while is 30mm lower and 60mm wider than the current Swift model. In addition to that, a sleek set of 18-inch lightweight alloy wheels gives the compact ride sense of solidity an

Geneva 2011: Lotus Elise Club Racer

The new Lotus Elise Club Racer Edition has made its official debut in Geneva. The sporty version of Elise lost 24 kg by using a lightweight battery and the removal of noise insulation material. The total weight of Elise Club Racer is just 852 kg ( 1 878 lbs ). The small car is powered by 1.6-liter four cylinder VVT-I with 136 PS (100 kW). The acceleration of the original Elise is 6.5 seconds to 100 km/h and the Club Racer will be slightly faster. It needs just a little over 5 liters /100 k

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Lotus Evora Enduro GT

Lotus Evora Enduro GT Concept has debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. The car is based on the Evora GT4 Endurance racer. The car will actually take a part in June at the 24hr Nurburgring ADAC race in Germany. It was developed by Lotus Motorsport with the help of head designer Nicola Scimeca. There are no specs for Evora Enduro GT Concept, but the previous Evora Type 124 uses 4.0 liter V6 with 400PS (295 kW) coupled to a 6-speed Cima sequential gearbox. Lotus Evora Enduro GT will also comp

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