A Visit to the Geneva Auto Show
This week, The Car Guide is heading to Switzerland in order to eat some fondue, wash it down with copious amounts of kirsch and do a few bank transactions. But especially, to visit the Geneva International Motor Show. This event first took place back in 1905, and since 1982, it’s held at the Palexpo exhibition and congress centre.
One of the 10 most significant car shows on the planet, this one stands out by the number of small manufacturers and tuners of supercars, some of which are yet unknown to us. Chinese firm Techrules will unveil a 1030-horsepower electric sports car that relies on a turbine for its extended range capability. Rimac Automobili will show off their Concept_One, equipped with four electric motors for a total of 1088 hp. Denmark’s Zenvo will present the ST1 with its supercharged and turbocharged V8 engine that punches out 1104 hp. However, British company Arash will likely cast a shadow on all of them with the AF10, a 2080-hp sports car that boasts a gasoline engine and four electric motors.
Among the brands we know and love, BMW will present a 7 Series sedan massaged by the M division and equipped with a turbocharged V12. Ferrari will unveil the GTC4Lusso, which will replace the FF. Maserati will introduce its first-ever SUV called the Levante. Lexus will lift the cover off the hybrid version of their new full-size coupe, the LC 500h. Volkswagen will present a refreshed edition of their already refreshing little up! city car as well as a compact concept SUV that will likely reach production. Last but not least, there will be a new Bugatti hypercar called the Chiron.
- Check out our complete coverage of the 2016 Geneva Auto Show