March 5th, 2008
Koenigsegg CCX & CCX-R 2008 Geneva Motor Show
An environmentally friendly supercar? This will make Lamborghini jealous. Say hellow to Koenigsegg CCX-R, the environmentally friendly Swede.
Although Koenigsegg uses Bio Fuel to power the CCXR, it also produces more power than the standard CCX.
Although you might think bio fuel and more power are conflicting results, it’s possible due to the simple fact that the ethanol in biofuel has the positive side effect of cooling the combustion chambers, as well as a higher octane value, well over 100 RON, which gives more power.
Due to the fact that the biofuel has higher octane and cooling characteristics, the power has gone up to 759kW at 7200 rpm (more than the Veyron) and the torque to 1060 nm at 6100 rpm (relatively high rev range for the torque).
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March 5th, 2008
Kia Diva 2008 Geneva Motor Show
Another Bling concept from the Korean manufacturer.
March 5th, 2008
Kia Soul Burner 2008 Geneva Motor Show
The Kia Soul Burner? Okay…
March 5th, 2008
Jeep Renegade concept 2008 Detriot Motor Show
Using the same 200 kW electric motor as the Dodge ZEO concept, the renegade has a 64km range powered by lithium ion batteries.
The Renegade concept is slightly unique as it uses a pair of the 200kW electric engines, one on each axle to create a true 4X4.
The Renegade also has low gear mode and a locking differentials. Backing up the two electric engines is a Bluetec diesel “range-extender” engine that together with the electric motors gives it a remarkable fuel economy of 2.14L/100km.
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March 5th, 2008
Jaguar stand 2008 Geneva Motor Show
The British brand (which is days away from being an Indian owned brand) shows off the new Jaguar XF and the rest of the line-up.
March 5th, 2008
Hyundai iMode 2008 Geneva Motor Show
The Hyundai iMode on display in Geneva.
Not a bad looking car!
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March 5th, 2008
Hummer HX 2008 Geneva Motor Show
Expected to run on E85 Biofuel, the Hummer HX offers a similar deal to the Jeep Wrangler with its open-air driving experience. The HX has a pair of removable roof panels above the driver and front passenger and a modular, removable rear roof assembly enabling a quick conversion from closed vehicle to open vehicle SUT.
In the past 12 months rumours have indicated GM is considering an even smaller Hummer - a H4 - to take on the likes of Jeep’s Wrangler. The HX concept seems to be the perfect candidate.
The question still remains though, what is the ultimate aim of the Hummer brand? How can a brand that has created a timeless shape be updated? More importantly, will Hummer ever expand into other types of cars?
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March 5th, 2008
Honda stand 2008 Geneva Motor Show
Honda shows of the CR-Z and the new Accord.
March 5th, 2008
Gumpert Apollo 2008 Geneva Motor Show
The Gumpert Apollo is yet another one of those home made supercars.
It weighs just 1100 kg and is essentially a street-legal race car with an Audi sourced 4.2-litre V8 which has been tuned to the sound of 485 kW and 850 Nm of torque.
According to the designer it is destined to take on the likes of the Porsche 911 GT3. To do that, it is a mid engined, rear wheel drive two seater constructed on a tubular Chromoly frame.
The car is driven via a six-speed sequential gearbox. Top speed is reported at 360 km/h and it goes from 0-100 km/h in just 3.0 seconds, making it the 9th 0-100km/h car i in the world.
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March 5th, 2008
Ford Kuga 2008 Geneva Motor Show
Inspired by the iosis X Concept that was revealed at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, Ford has styled the 4WD crossover as part of the company’s new Kinetic Design. With the ability to switch between 4WD and FWD, the Kuga is designed completely by Ford Europe.
Ford is offering a hybrid engine in the Kuga, with the engine range expanding to include a four-cylinder petrol and diesel units.
The Kuga concept only manages 136hp (102kW) from its 2.0-litre diesel engine, coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox.
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March 5th, 2008
Ford Fiesta 2008 Geneva Motor Show
As expected, the new Fiesta takes its styling cues from the Verve Concept which first debuted back in August last year, whilst also blending design principles from the Mazda2 with which it shares its platform.
Western Europe will have their hands on the new Fiesta later this year, however the rest of Europe, Asia, South Africa, North America and Australia may have to wait until as late as 2010 for regionally tailored models to arrive.
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