March 4th, 2009
The Geneva Motor Show is one of the 5 major auto shows in the world, the only one in Europe that takes place every year, always in early springtime.
Rolf Studer, General Manager of the Show, said: “We know it is of key importance to offer automobile manufacturers an attractive platform which guarantees them an opportunity to efficiently present and communicate to the rest of the world.
Every year we welcome some 10,000 media representatives and more than 700,000 visitors, of which 37% come from more than 110 countries.“
This year, the 79th edition will open to public from March 5 to March 15, but there are already shows and exhibition for press.
We have selected for you some luxury car models.
January 31st, 2009
Retro-style automaker Wiesmann is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a limited-edition GT MF4-S.
The closed two-seater is powered by a BMW-sourced 4.8L V8 engine but output has been lifted to 420hp (309kW) - the standard GT MF4 produces 367hp (270kW).
This pretty coupe comes with the option of six-speed manual or dual-clutch auto transmission, and unique upholstery and instrumentation.
July 3rd, 2008
A new sports car boasting luxury fitments and high performance has been announced by engineering consultancy IFR Automotive. Known as the Aspid, the two-seater roadster will have a lightweight aluminium-carbon fiber structure and a total mass of 700 kg.
As with most newer roadsters, more than one powerplant is available depending on what you want.
Aspid prototypes feature a 2-litre engine; either naturally aspirated to deliver 270bhp or supercharged to 400bhp.Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a manual 6-speed gearbox and limited-slip differential. Zero-62mph should come in the 2.8 second range while 100mph will take 5.9 seconds. The top speed is restricted to 155mph.
The Aspid meets both FIA safety requirements and European homologation standards, so it can be driven from the road directly onto the race track without the need for any special preparation.
The electronics are highly innovative and include a sophisticated interface between the driver and the car; a mere touch of the interactive screen located in the centre console and the Aspid is instantly reprogrammed with a whole new set-up to suit different road and track conditions.
The IFR Automotive Aspid will make its world debut at the 2008 British International Motor Show *and will be produced in limited series from 2009. With a long list of options, and each one tailored to the precise needs of each individual customer, the anticipated base price is $150,000 with the top versions costing twice as much.
April 1st, 2008
Ferrari recently launched a new “One-to-One Personalisation Program” at the Geneva Motor Show.
The program allows buyers to fully customize their car by choosing details and materials they want in consultation with the Italian carmaker’s experts.
The personalization program is inaugurated with the 612 Scaglietti.
