One of the most aesthetic representations of a pure driving experience, Wiesmann has chosen the Geneva Auto Show to debut the result of their in-depth design study. It’s called the Spyder Concept and we suggest you remove any headgear before you get behind the wheel because “pure” means no windows you prima donna!
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Vizualtech Growler E headed for production – Report
Commissioned by an anonymous Swiss businessman, Swedish design firm Vizualtech will build the Growler E.
Not satisfied with the current Jaguar design direction, the nostalgic owner desired a new vehicle with the original style, but up to date with the latest technology.
The Growler is based on the Jaguar XKR and features a lightweight composite body with retro styling.
Geneva 2011: Bertone Jaguar B99 concept
The Bertone Jaguar B99 is one of the stars of the 2011 Geneva motor show. Designed as a concept for a compact Jag (at 4.5m long it’s comparable with a BMW 3-series), it boasts a pretty muscular body, one which combines the looks of a classic XJ saloon with more futuristic influences, such as the lights which echo front and rear (dark red car, right).
The body is constructed with handmade aluminium panels, while the powertrain is hybrid, developed by the firm’s renewable energy research arm, Bertone Energy. There’s an engine for range extension purposes while two electric motors drive the rear wheels. Each one boasts 201bhp, while the car’s maximum output with the engine factored in is a stonking 570bhp, over 60bhp more than Jaguar’s much bigger, supercharged V8-powered XJ Supersports.
Irmscher 7 SELECTRA electric roadster concept revealed in Geneva
For the 81st Geneva Motor Show, German tuner Irmscher has revealed an electric powered roadster concept based on the Irmscher 7 Turbo Roadster.
The classic Lotus 7 type vehicle uses a 144V DC motor producing 175 kW (238 PS / 235 bhp) and a massive 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque – the highest amount of torque available on the market for an electric car. Battery power comes from Lithium iron phosphate cells (LiFePo). Advantages of this liquid cooled battery included thousands of cycles of depleting and recharging capacity as well as little power loss at low temperatures.
Electric Rolls-Royce Phantom 102EX
How could a Rolls-Royce become even more refined? By running on electric, of course! That’s exactly the route the firm is taking – announcing its battery-powered Phantom at the Geneva Motor Show.
It’s called the 102EX Phantom Experimental Electric, and has been built to show to customers over the next 12 months.
New Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 supercar official pictures
Meet the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, the first all-new Lambo production car in eight years. It replaces the much-loved Murcielago, which has been on sale since 2001. The new Lamborghini gets its full unveiling at the 2011 Geneva motor show.
And while the Aventador’s styling is a clean evolution rather than a striking revolution, the rest of the car is box-fresh. The engine, gearbox and carbonfibre chassis are all brand new.
Geneva 2011: New Audi A3 concept
Geneva sees the launch of the Audi A3 Concept, a saloon version of the current A3 powered by the same running gear as the recently unveiled quattro concept.
Though appearing to tread on the toes of the RS3 Sportback somewhat, a production version of the concept is likely to be aimed at more saloon-oriented markets such as the USA and China. The latter in particular is becoming a bigger priority for premium manufacturers as sales continue to increase.
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