Geneva Motor Show 2016 Preview

Bugatti will reveal the highly anticipated Chiron on March 1 at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. The Chiron was recently confirmed as the successor to the Veyron, it has also been christened as the “world’s most powerful, fastest, most luxurious and most exclusive production super sports car”. Rumored specs include a 1,500 hp powerhouse capable of doing 0-100 km/h in just over 2 seconds before achieving a top speed in excess of 450 km/h.

The new Pagani Huayra BC is the most extreme Huayra ever built, it will make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. Pagani says that the Huayra BC uses entirely new components, the only part it shares with the ‘normal’ Huayra is the roof. That said, the Huayra BC is lighter and faster, the V12 biturbo now produces 750 hp and sounds more brutal thanks to the new sports exhaust with a low pressure muffler.

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Ferrari GTC4Lusso

Ferrari will debut the FF successor, the new GTC4Lusso at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. The car has already seen its first light in the public during an event in Italy where it was displayed to a number of potential clients from all over the world. The 6.3 liter V12 from the Ferrari FF was carried over to the GTC4Lusso, albeit now producing 680 hp. As the name suggests, it was inspired by earlier models including the 330 GTC and 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso.

Ferrari California T Handling Speciale

Ferrari will also reveal the new California T Handling Speciale – a California T with Ferrari’s handling package calibrated to provide a better ride as well as optimum performance.

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The new Porsche 718 Boxster is a complete evolution of the Boxster family, ditching the flat-six engine in favor of a new 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. Even so, the new generation Boxster is more powerful and by far more efficient. The 718 identifier reflects the 1957 Porsche 718 racer that also used a 4-cylinder engine. That said, the new Porsche 718 Boxster produces 300 hp in the entry variant and 350 hp in the S variant.

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McLaren will have the largest display ever at the Geneva Motor Show this year, they plan to bring an array of models ranging from the new McLaren 570GT to a full carbon McLaren P1 by MSO.

The McLaren stand will be highlighted by the debut of the 675LT Spider, a model limited to 500 units just like the Coupe, with all units already accounted for. Next will be the new McLaren 570GT, a Sports Series model which adds the concept of luxury touring to the 570S sports car. The 675LT Spider in question will be a one-off model from MSO painted in Ceramic Grey.

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Mercedes-Benz will storm to the Geneva Motor Show 2016 with a full display of AMG’s latest portfolio – the “43” badged models. They will be led by the Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 that debuted in Detroit and the new Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe and Cabriolet.

The show will not stop there, Mercedes-Benz will debut the C-Class Cabriolet which should be joined by other new models such as the C63 Coupe. The motorsport department should be there with the new Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM as well as the AMG GT3 which begins its racing career this year.

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BMW M760Li xDrive V12

The BMW M760Li xDrive V12 will be the biggest debut for the German carmaker at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. Powered by a 6.6-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, the new M760Li produces a hefty 592bhp and will take on the likes of the Mercedes-AMG S65 and the Audi S8 Plus. It can also do 0-100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds.

BMW 740e iPerformance and i8 Protonic Red Limited Edition

Alongside the M760Li, BMW will also debut the new 740e iPerformance – a plug-in-hybrid model with an all-electric range of 25 miles. It will mark the first car in BMW’s new iPerfomance range that will comprise all plug-in-hybrid models starting July.

Other cars at the BMW stand will include the new BMW i8 Protonic Red Limited Edition, a special 100th anniversary showcase as well as the new BMW M2 with M Performance Parts.

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The Alpina B7 Biturbo is the ultimate version of the 7-Series besides the newly launched BMW M760Li xDrive V12. The two cars have different powertrains but the numbers are almost the same, the B7 Biturbo has a 4.4-litre V8 Bi-Turbo engine with 608 hp and 800 Nm of torque. It will achieve 0-100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 310 km/h.

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2017 Bentley Mulsanne

Bentley has recently revealed the facelift of its flagship Mulsanne model, which will now be available in three variants namely the Mulsanne, Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase and the Mulsanne Speed. All models will be powered by a 6.75 litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 512 hp in the entry level model and 537 hp in the Mulsanne Speed.

2017 Bentley Flying Spur V8 S

The Bentley Flying Spur V8 S is an improvement of the Flying Spur V8, it gets enhanced performance as well as a revised suspension system. The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 now produces 528 hp, a 0-100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 306 km/h.

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The Aston Martin DB11 is the direct successor to the DB9, it will also be the first model produced under Aston Martin’s new technical partnership with Mercedes-AMG. Full details will be revealed next week just in time for its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2016.

Koenigsegg will show the production version of the Regera hypercar at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. The car has undergone extensive testing in the past few months and Koenigsegg has not been shy to reveal the progress which has been well documented on their blog.

Besides the Regera, Koenigsegg will also show the final edition of the successful Agera as well as the Agera RS – the best selling Koenigsegg model in the history of the Swedish supercar maker.

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The new Maserati Levante will make its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. The Levante is Maserati’s first foray into the world of SUVs and crossovers, it joins the brand’s current product line that includes the Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo and GranCabrio. The design of the Levante reflects what we have already seen on the Ghibli, the tapered headlights are separated into two, with the upper unit linking to the radiator grille.

To celebrate Ferruccio Lamborghini’s 100th birthday, Lamborghini will reveal a new Centenario model at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. The car is limited to 40 units (20 Coupes and 20 Roadsters) which have all been sold out. It is rumored that the Centenario will borrow the Aventador’s 6.5 liter V12 just like the Veneno, and therefore should have more power than the LP700-4.

Lotus has been on a roll these last few weeks, first was the Lotus Elise Cup 250 and now today they revealed the Evora Sport 410.

2017 Lotus Elise Cup 250

The Elise Cup 250 is a more sportier and powerful version of the outgoing Elise 220 Cup. It has a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder supercharged engine rated at 246 hp, a 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 154 mph.

2017 Lotus Evora Sport 410

The Evora Sport 410 on the other hand is a more powerful and tamed version of the hardcore Evora 400. The 3.5 liter supercharged V6 from the Lotus 3-Eleven now produces 410 hp allowing it to sprint from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds just like the Elise Cup 250. Top speed increases to 300 km/h.

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Zenvo has been working on the ST1 supercar ever since its debut a few years ago, and they revealed a synthesized version in last year’s Geneva Motor Show. The Danish supercar maker has upped the ante this year with two new models, the TS1 and TSR. They are both evolutions of the ST1 with the TS1 focusing on road use while the TSR is made for track use. Both cars will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show 2016.

Audi has been actively teasing their new Q2 crossover which makes debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. The new Q model will take on the likes of the MINI Countryman when it hits the market. Full details about the Audi Q2 will follow within the next few days.

Pininfarina has recently teased a new model which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week. More details about this vehicle will come to light before the show kicks off, Pininfarina says it’s an “exciting concept car.”

To celebrate its 90th anniversary, Touring Superleggera will reveal a new sports car at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. Little is known about the car but this information will soon come to light just before the show kicks off next week.

Volkswagen-owned Italdesign Giugiaro will reveal a new car at the Geneva Motor Show next week. Very little information is known about the car which was teased mysteriously by the design house. Rumor has it that the new car was designed under new boss, Filippo Perini who joined the company last September. Perini was formerly the design chief at Lamborghini.

It’s the most extreme F-Type yet, and Jaguar’s first model to wear the SVR moniker. The new Jaguar F-Type SVR boasts of a 200 mph top speed with the supercharged V8 now producing 575 hp. More importantly, the car is now lighter by 110 kg thanks to the numerous carbon fiber parts. The new Inconel titanium system shaves 35 pounds over the exhaust system found on other F-Types.

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The Vauxhall GT Concept previews the next generation of Vauxhall-Opel sports cars. In concept form, the Vauxhall GT comes with a front mid-engine layout, rear wheel drive and sequential gearbox. It’s powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged engine, based on the ADAM, Corsa and Astra units.

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The 2017 Ford GT was revealed back in 2015 at the Detroit Auto Show in prototype form, throughout 2015 the vehicle was displayed across various motoring events in North America and Europe. The Geneva Motor Show 2016 will serve as the first proper Euro debut for a production spec 2017 Ford GT.

The new GT is said to have “one of the best power-to-weight ratios of any production car.” The 3.5 liter V6 EcoBoost engine produces 720hp, thus putting it in the same range as top European supercars including the Ferrari 488 GTB, McLaren 675LT.

Only 250 units will be produced per year each with a price of $599,695, all cars will be built by Multimatic in Canada.

The Morgan EV3 is an upcoming electric car by British carmaker, Morgan Motor Company. It will be based on the successful Morgan 3-Wheeler which is the longest running production car in the world. The Morgan 3-Wheeler has been in production for 80 years now! The new EV3 will debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2016 alongside a special 80th edition 4/4 vehicle.

DS Automobiles will reveal a new electric car in Geneva next week. The new DS E-Tense is an all electric supercar capable of producing 402 hp and 516 nm of torque, a 0-100 km/h sprint is achieved in 4.5 seconds. The E-Tense has an all electric range of 360 km, its top speed is 250 km/h.

Following the debut of the Lexus LC 500 Coupe at the Detroit Motor Show 2016, Lexus has added a hybrid model to the new LC range dubbed LC 500h. Lexus claims that the LC 500h hybrid system is the world’s first Multi Stage Hybrid system. A 3.5 liter V6 engine combined with an electric motor makes up the powertrain of the LC 500h.

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Rimac will reveal the production spec of the Concept_One at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. It will be the the world’s first all-electric hypercar when it enters the market. The power figures are nothing short of bewildering – 1,088 hp and 1,600 Nm of torque, 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 355 km/h.

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Rolls-Royce will debut a special Phantom Coupe and Drophead Coupe named Zenith at the Geneva Motor Show 2016 next week. These models will mark the end of an era for the Phantom Drophead Coupe and Coupe, and will be limited to 50 units only.

That said, production of the seventh generation Phantom limousine will also come to an end in November as Rolls-Royce prepares to introduce the Phantom VIII in 2018.

Update: Rolls-Royce just informed us that they will not be showing the Zenith models at the show, instead they will reveal some special models on March 1st.

The Spyker C8 Preliator is an upcoming supercar by niche Dutch carmaker Spyker. It will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show 2016 and is the spiritual successor of the Spyker C8 Aileron. It’s highly likely that the C8 Preliator will be an electric supercar, judging from the recent partnership between Spyker and Volta Volare, an electric aircraft company based in the US.

TeamVenture, the Hong Kong company that bought Gumpert will reveal its first two new cars at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. The two cars, Apollo N and Apollo Arrow have been teased on the new company website – Apollo Automobili. Little is known about them besides a commanding statement that reads – “the fastest road car on the planet” in regard to the Apollo N.

More about these two cars will follow soon.

The Arash AF10 has been updated and will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show 2016 next week. It comes in a choice of two powerplants – a 550 hp V8 or a 2.080 bhp hybrid power unit. The later is a combination of a 6.2 litre V8 petrol with 900 bhp and four electric motors each with 220 kW.

The Arash AF8 on the other hand gets a GM-sourced 7.0-liter V8 engine rated at 550 hp. It can do 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds before achieving a top speed exceeding 300 km/h.

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TREV is an upcoming electric supercar by Chinese company, Techrules. ‘TREV’ stands for Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle, the vehicle boasts of an acclaimed range of 2000 km as well as 1,030 hp power output. More details on this will follow soon ahead of its debut in Geneva next week.

On the Brabus stand, the new Brabus C450 AMG Sport will be shown alongside models such as the C63 S, GLE 63 and more.

ABT RS6 1 of 12, ABT AS4 Avant, ABT QS7 and ABT T6 120 Years

ABT is celebrating 120 years of existence in 2016, they will have an array of vehicles in Geneva next week. The ABT lineup includes the 2017 Audi QS7, Audi RS6 limited to 12 units, the Audi AS4 Avant based on the recently unveiled Audi A4 Avant and the ABT T6 120 Years. This and more will be revealed via ABT’s dedicated channel.

Caractere Audi A4 and Range Rover Sport

Caractere Exclusive will reveal several body kits for the Range Rover based on the Evoque, Vogue and Sport models. For the Audi brand, expect to see a Caractere Exclusive Audi A4 on display.

TopCar Porsche 991 Turbo S Stinger GTR and Porsche Cayenne Vantage

A new TopCar Stinger model based on the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S will be displayed on their stand. It will be joined by the Cayenne Vantage based on the 2016 Porsche Cayenne.

TechArt 911 Turbo Series II and TechArt Magnum Sport

Techart wull debut the new Porsche 911 Series II at Geneva Motor Show 2016, it will be joined by the 2016 Techart Magnum. The latter is one of the best selling models having sold over 1200 units since 2004.

Kahn Design WB12 Vengeance

The Kahn Design WB12 Vengeance is an upcoming bespoke supercar designed by Afzal Kahn and based on the Aston Martin DB9. It will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show 2016 alongside other Kahn Automobile creations based on the Land Rover Defender.

AC Schnitzer X6 Falcon Widebody and M235i

AC Schnitzer revealed the ACL2 today, based on the BMW M235i but with a wholesome power increase to 570 hp. The ACL2 will debut in Geneva next week alongside the BMW X6 Falcon.

MTM S8 Talladega R, RS3 R and Amarok Hawk

MTM rocked the tuning scene last year with the insanely fast Talladega S based on the Audi S8, this year they have a new creation based on the same model, dubbed the Talladega R and is set for Geneva debut. It will be joined by the 300+ km/h Audi RS3 R and the Amarok Hawk.

Mansory 488 Siracusa, Mercedes-AMG GT S, Rolls-Royce Wraith 999 Palm Edition and Mercedes-Benz GLE

As always, Mansory will have a barrage of cars at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. Highlighting their stand will be the new Ferrari 4XX Siracusa based on the Ferrari 488 GTB, a successor to the 458 Siracusa. The Rolls-Royce Wraith 999 Palm Edition will also be on display, this creation is limited to 9 units only.

Hamann X6 M50d, X4 and Porsche Macan

Hamann will reveal a new BMW X6 M50d at the Geneva Motor Show next week, it will be showcased alongside a BMW X4 and a Porsche Macan.

FAB Design S-Class Coupe and G-Class Shahin

For this year’s Geneva show, FAB Design will bring a Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe dubbed ETHON and their renown G-Class program, the SHAHIN.