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Geneva motor show 2015 preview

Cars that have been confirmed for the Geneva motor show 2015 include sportscars, supercars, hatchbacks and even SUVs.
2 min read28 Feb '15
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The Geneva Motor Show 2015 will be held March 3-15. It will showcase new models from the likes of Ferrari, Honda, Ford, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin. Here’s a list of cars that are most likely going to be present at the show.

Audi

The Ingolstadt-based carmaker will have on display the RS3 and the R8. The RS3 is a performance hatchback on sale in global markets; it makes 362bhp from its 2.5-litre five-cylinder petrol engine and can get to 100kph in 4.3 seconds. The R8 sportscar will be present in its second-generation avatar. It shares mechanicals and some technology with the Lamborghini Huracan, and will be an all-wheel drive only. Audi will also display its Avant Concept which will be a preview for Audi’s future design direction.

Aston Martin

British sportscar manufacturer will be unveiling the Vantage GT3. It is the more extreme version of the V12 Vantage S and is likely to produce as much as 600bhp of power. The company will also unveil its track-only hypercar the 800bhp-plus Vulcan. The Vulcan is set to rival the likes of the Ferrari FXX K and Mclaren P1 GTR.

BMW

The BMW 1 Series facelift will be making an appearance at the Geneva motor show 2015. It gets tweaked front and rear styling, upgraded infotainment system and a new range of three-cylinder engines for international markets. The current four-cylinder engines will also be updated to deliver more power and improved efficiency. BMW will also be showing a larger version of the 2-series Active Tourer MPV that will be sold internationally. This one comes with seven seats instead of five.

Bentley

Bently are set to unveil its all new GT car that is set to rival the likes of Ferrari and Aston Martin. The car will be positioned alongside the Continental GT and is likely to be powered by an Audi sourced twin-turbo V8. The car makers will also showcase the facelift of the Continental GT.

Brabus

The famed Mercedes tuners are set to unveil the Coupe version of their 850 6.0 Biturbo at the Geneva Car Show. The 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe is based on the new generation Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe.

Bugatti

Bugatti will showcase their last production Veyron at the Geneva Car Show 2015. Named the Veyron ‘La Finale’, the car marks the end of the production of the line that started in 2005.

Fiat

The Italian automakers will debut a new addition to the 500 line-up in the form of the 500 Vintage ’57. The car will sport a retro style theme on the exterior as well as the interior. The engine lineup will remain unchanged.

Ferrari

The Ferrari 488 GTB to be unveiled at Geneva, is the successor to the fabled 458 Italia. It gets a new twin-turbo V8 engine developing 660bhp. Ferrari has also announced its return to Indian markets.

Ford

The American carmaker’s hot hatchback for global markets, the Focus RS, is into its third-generation. This one has a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine that generates 316bhp; it also gets all-wheel drive.

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