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2009 Geneva Motor Show

Another selection of the most powerful and luxury cars presented at Geneva Motor Show. The Ferrari 599XX is a concept based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, that features new most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research. Many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been […]

Mar 05, 2009 | By Francesca

Another selection of the most powerful and luxury cars presented at Geneva Motor Show.

The Ferrari 599XX is a concept based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, that features new most advanced technologies resulting from Ferrari’s road-going and F1 research.

Many of the technological solutions it carries are being used for the first time and have been developed exclusively for this special car. Particular attention was paid to cutting the weight of the engine unit components.

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This was achieved both by optimising forms and adopting exclusive materials, as in the carbon-fibre used for the intake plenums.

The 599XX is characterised by an innovative electronic concept called the “High Performance Dynamic Concept” which has been designed to get the maximum performance from the car by managing the combination of the car’s mechanical limits with the potential of its electronic controls

For the 100th anniversary celebration, Bugatti unveils the new limited Veyron Bleu Centenaire at the Geneva Motor Show.

The car features Bugatti’s awe-inspiring 8.0-liter 16 cylinder quad-turbocharged engine which produces 1001 hp and 1250 Nm of torque. The exterior is covered in traditional Bugatti blue with a unique combination of “sprintblue matt” and “sprintblue gloss” paint.

There are many exclusive details as anodized-aluminum rearview mirrors, mesh grille inserts, exclusive Centenaire wheels, and bright red brake-capillars.

Pricing for the limited edition Bugatti Veyron Bleu Centenaire starts at 1,35 Million Euro.

Maserati presented the new GranTurismo S Automatic coupe.

Designed to offer unparalleled performance in an everyday package, the new model delivers high-speed thrills with the enhanced comfort of an automatic transmission.

Maserati tooks the 4.7-liter V8 engine from a GranTurismo S, which produces 440 hp and 490Nm of torque, and attached it to a six-speed ZF automatic gearbox in order to create the new GranTurismo S Automatic.

The new A4 allroad features the company’s legendary Quattro all-wheel drive system and increased ground clearance.

Initial power options include two diesel engines and one petrol engine, all three feature forced induction and direct-injection.

The car combines modern design with high quality materials, with some luxury optionals as panoramic glass roof, three-zone climate-control, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, adaptive cruise control and a MMI navigation system.

A base price of €37,100.

Frazer-Nash has collaborated with Italdesign Giugiaro to create a concept called the Namir.

Frazer Nash has developed a series hybrid drivetrain that uses an 814cc rotary engine driving a generator. The generator charges a 400V lithium polymer battery pack that feeds electrons to a pair of electric motors at each axle with a cumulative output of 362 hp.

The concept car has a top speed of 187 mph, 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.5 seconds.


 
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