Part 3 of our report from the Geneva motor show. Stories and pictures by Sebastian Geisler.
Alfa Romeo
8C Spider
Like the Coupé, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider will be limited to just 500 cars.
Lamborghini
Gallardo LP560-4
With over seven thousand built since its launch in 2003, the Gallardo is Lamborghini's most successful car ever.
Now an new version has been launched with the following updates:
- Modified Engine, now with 560bhp (Up 20bhp over the standard car)
- New Headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights
- New Rear Lights
- New Front and Rear Bumpers (including a Rear Diffuser) for improved aerodynamics
- Revised Suspension
- New Instrument Panel
Koenigsegg
CCXR/CCX
We reported the CCXR in December but any car that costs over £1,000,000, has 1018bhp and will do over 250mph has to be worth a few pictures. It even runs on bio-fuel to keep the environmentalists happy!
Also shown was the less powerful CCX, which has 'only' 888bhp
Production will be limited to just 6 CCXRs and 14 CCXs
Maserati
GranTurismo S
440 hp instead of 405 hp, bigger brakes, a more luxurious interior and some minor styling tweaks. A lesson in how to make a lovely car even better.
Rinspeed
sQuba
The latest in a long line of Rinspeed concepts, the renowned Porsche tuning company has created this submersible Elise. Unfortunately for any millionaires wanting to play at being James Bond, like all previous Rinspeed concept cars, there are no plans to put the sQuba into production.
Peugeot
308 RCZ
At the moment it's still just a concept car, but it has been confirmed that Peugeot's TT rival will go into production in 2009.
Nissan
GT-R
The new GT-R was on display at the show along with an interesting cut-away version to showcase all the technology under the skin
Lexus
LF-A Roadster
A development of the second generation LF-A Coupé which was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2007, the Roadster further reflects the genesis of the Lexus "F" designation; an ultra-high performance Sports range for the premium automotive segment.
Engine: 5.0L V10 500+ hp
Top Speed: 200+mph
ISF
Also on the Lexus stand was the ISF, their new M3 rival
Mitsubishi
Prototype S
Mitsubishi were at the show with their new Prototype S. Essentally the five door Lancer (due to go on sale in the UK in September), the Prototype S features the same 240bhp 2.0 litre turbo engine, DSG-style gearbox four wheel drive system as the recent Lancer Ralliart.
Bugatti
Veyron Fbg par Hermès
And finally, Just in case a normal Veyron is not exclusive enough for you, Bugatti have joined in collaboration with world renowned fashion house Hermès to create this, the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès. The car features Hermès logos and detailing outside, a bespoke interior and comes with its own matching luggage and travel accessories.