Geneva 2012: Vote on the Best, Worst and Dullest Debuts of the Show
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Geneva Motor Show Debut for the New Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio Sport Models
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Hot Opel Astra OPC with 276hp Storms the 2012 Geneva Motor Show
A six-speed transmission and a mechanical limited slip differential on the front axle drive the front wheels allowing for a top speed of 250km/h (155mph). Opel has not yet confirmed acceleration times.
As with the rest of the Astra GTC range, the OPC model gets the GM/Saab sourced HiPer Struts (High Performance Struts) on the front axle while the company's engineers also made changes to the suspension, steering wheel and brake systems.
“We have devised a great package that will convince even the most experienced sports drivers – not just on the Nürburgring,” says Opel tester and motorsport legend, Joachim Winkelhoc.
Styling upgrades on the outside include new sculpted front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a roof spoiler and two exhaust tail pipes in a trapeze shape plus a set of 20-inch forged alloy wheels.
As for the interior, the OPC benefits from a pair of body-hugging Recaro sports seats trimmed either in fabric or a choice of leathers, a flat-bottom sports steering wheel with a 360 millimeter diameter and bespoke trim accents.
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As with the rest of the Astra GTC range, the OPC model gets the GM/Saab sourced HiPer Struts (High Performance Struts) on the front axle while the company's engineers also made changes to the suspension, steering wheel and brake systems.
“We have devised a great package that will convince even the most experienced sports drivers – not just on the Nürburgring,” says Opel tester and motorsport legend, Joachim Winkelhoc.
Styling upgrades on the outside include new sculpted front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a roof spoiler and two exhaust tail pipes in a trapeze shape plus a set of 20-inch forged alloy wheels.
As for the interior, the OPC benefits from a pair of body-hugging Recaro sports seats trimmed either in fabric or a choice of leathers, a flat-bottom sports steering wheel with a 360 millimeter diameter and bespoke trim accents.
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Subaru Shows European Market BRZ and New Impreza at the Geneva Auto Salon
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Volkswagen Blows the Top off the New Golf GTI Cabriolet in Geneva [Video]
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Touring Superleggera Dances to the Tunes of the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante in Geneva [Photos + Video]
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New Lotus Exige S Roadster and Carbon-Bodied Evora GTE Unveiled in Geneva by Kimi Raikkonen
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Gemballa Dresses Up McLaren MP4-12C for the Geneva Auto Salon
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Kia Raises the Stakes with All-new 2012 Cee'd Compact Hatchback in Geneva
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Bugatti Drops the Lid off 1,200PS Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse in Geneva
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Ferrari F12berlinetta Photos and Videos from the Geneva Motor Show
) top speed are proof enough that Ferrari's claims are true.
We won’t bore you with recounting all the technical details. You can simply feast your eyes on the videos that follow right after the break.
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We won’t bore you with recounting all the technical details. You can simply feast your eyes on the videos that follow right after the break.
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Koenigsegg Presents Updated 2013 Agera Range at the Geneva Auto Salon
7500 rpmTorque: over 1000 Nm from 2700 to 6170 rpmMax torque: 1100 Nm at 4000 rpmAcceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3 seconds0-200 km/h 8.0 sec, 0-200-0 km/h 13.5 secBraking distance: 30.5m (100-0 km/h)Lateral g-force: 1.5 gFuel consumption: Highway travel: 12,5 l/100km, Combined: 14,7/100kmWeight-to-power ratio: 1.41 kg/hp (dry weight)Weight distribution: 44% front, 56% rearEmission levels: Euro V and lev 22013 Koenigsegg Agera R Performance
Power output: 1140 hp at 7100 rpm – redline
Power output: 1140 hp at 7100 rpm – redline
New Pagani Huayra Carbon Edition Dazzles the Crowds at the Geneva Motor Show
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Hamann's Geneva Motor Show-Bound BMW M5 F10 gets 710-Ponies
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Leaked Photos Reveal Lamborghini's Geneva Motor Show Aventador J Speedster
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Smart to Display Brabus Electric Drive at the Geneva Motor Show
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'Q by Aston Martin' Offers New Personalization Options to Customers, Debuts in Geneva
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Mansory to Debut McLaren MP4-12C and Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Tunes in Geneva
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Ferrari Introduces California Facelift with 490HP Ahead of Geneva Debut
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Nissan Officially Launches 2013 Note B-Segment Hatchback in Geneva
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Ever since Nissan showed off their Invitation concept, at last year's edition of the Geneva Motor Show, and announced that it previews the next generation of their popular Note hatchback, we knew they were planning a change of style. Sure, the old Note was a practical and spacious car, but let's face it; it was just a bit boxy and uninspiring to look at.
Thankfully, the 2013 model changes all that, with more pronounced flanks, and generally more voluptuous shapes, hiding its still rather upright shape with some clever styling cues which are now the norm on a style-obsessed European supermini market.Set to go on sale in Europe later this year, the new Note will be powered by a base 1.2-liter petrol engine, with 80 hp and 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) of torque, as well as a supercharged 1.2-liter DIG-S unit also available on the Micra. The force-fed petrol unit puts out 98 hp and 142 Nm (105 lb-ft) and is actually more efficient than the normally-aspirated variant.
A Renault-sourced 1.5-liter DCi diesel will also be available, and with 90 hp and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) it will move the compact Note with ease. Furthermore, it is easily the most efficient engine on offer, boasting a claimed figure of 3.6 l/100 km (78.5 mpg UK) – considerably better than the supercharged petrol engine, which manages a very respectable 4.3 lt/100km (65.7 mpg UK).
The Note will be built in Nissan's Sunderland plant, in the UK, alongside the Juke compact crossover as well as the Europe-bound all-electric Nissan Leaf.
Check out the live photos as well as an official video below, after the jump.
By Andrei Nedelea
Ever since Nissan showed off their Invitation concept, at last year's edition of the Geneva Motor Show, and announced that it previews the next generation of their popular Note hatchback, we knew they were planning a change of style. Sure, the old Note was a practical and spacious car, but let's face it; it was just a bit boxy and uninspiring to look at.
Thankfully, the 2013 model changes all that, with more pronounced flanks, and generally more voluptuous shapes, hiding its still rather upright shape with some clever styling cues which are now the norm on a style-obsessed European supermini market.Set to go on sale in Europe later this year, the new Note will be powered by a base 1.2-liter petrol engine, with 80 hp and 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) of torque, as well as a supercharged 1.2-liter DIG-S unit also available on the Micra. The force-fed petrol unit puts out 98 hp and 142 Nm (105 lb-ft) and is actually more efficient than the normally-aspirated variant.
A Renault-sourced 1.5-liter DCi diesel will also be available, and with 90 hp and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) it will move the compact Note with ease. Furthermore, it is easily the most efficient engine on offer, boasting a claimed figure of 3.6 l/100 km (78.5 mpg UK) – considerably better than the supercharged petrol engine, which manages a very respectable 4.3 lt/100km (65.7 mpg UK).
The Note will be built in Nissan's Sunderland plant, in the UK, alongside the Juke compact crossover as well as the Europe-bound all-electric Nissan Leaf.
Check out the live photos as well as an official video below, after the jump.
By Andrei Nedelea
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