Many thanks to Sebastian Giesler for these stunning pictures and info from the Geneva Motor Show, including:
- Aston Martin DB9 Volante
- Lotus Sport Exige and Sport Exige 240R
- Pagani Zonda F
- Alpina B5
- Bizzarini GTS
- Morgan Aeromax
Above: Lotus Sport Exige - 3.0-litre V6, 300bhp, 294lb-ft of torque
Above: Lotus Sport Exige 240R - 240bhp, 170lb-ft of torque
Above: Alpina B5 - World premiere at Geneva Motor Show
Available as Limousine or Touring
Supercharged 4.4-litre BMW Alpina V8, 500bhp, 516lb-ft torque at 4,250rpm
Automatic gear box (ZF switch tronic 6HP26, six gears),
0-62mph: 4.7 seconds (Limousine), 4.9 seconds (Touring)
Top speed: 196mph (Limousine), 187mph (Touring)
Weight: 1,720Kg (Limousine), 1,810Kg (Touring)
Rims: 8.5 x 19-inch (front), 9.5 x 19-inch (rear)
Tyres: Michelin Pilot Sport 2, 245/40ZR19 (front), 275/35ZR19 (rear),
Price in Germany (including 16% VAT): Limousine: 89,900 euro (approx. £62,000),
Touring: 92,900 euro (approx. £64,000)
Above: Porsche Cayenne Turbo V8 Chopster
Modified by Rinspeed AG (Swiss) and EDAG Engineering and
Design AG (Germany)
Engine: 4.5-litre V8, 600bhp, maximum torque 583lb-ft from 2,500rpm to 4,950rpm.
Top speed: 181mph, 0-62mph 4.4 seconds
Dimensions: length 4898 mm, width 2038 mm, height 1630 mm, (Porsche Cayenne standard: length 4782 mm, width 1928 mm, height 1699 mm),
Rims: 11 x 23", tyres: Continental ContiCrossContact 315/25 R 23 Y XL
Upgraded brake system: high performance 8-piston brake calliper, special stainless steel braided brake lines
Prices start at 325,000 euro (approx. £223,000) + VAT
Exclusive small-series production starting in April 2005
Powered by modified, supercharged BMW Alpina V8 engine, 530bhp
Automatic gear box (ZF switchtronic)
Max speed over 225mph, 0-62mph in under four seconds
Dimensions: length 4670 mm, width 2003 mm, height 1230 mm,
BBS rims (front 10 x 20", rear 14 x 20")
Price: not yet calculated
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