Giugiaro (Volkswagen) Parcour X-GT concept looks funky

Volkswagen through ItalDesign Giugiaro presented a curious novelty at the Geneva Motor Show. It looks like some kind Rally Fighter rival and promises to offer supercar performance in all types of terrain. But the best news is that it uses parts from Lamborghini like the engine and gearbox.

The Lamborghini engine used is the 5.2 liter V10 with 550hp mated to an automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive system also borrowed from the Italian brand.

It weighs 1550kg but that doesn't mean it isn't fast. It will accelerate from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in just 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of almost 320km/h (199mph). Cool numbers for a car that can go off-road, specially if you think that the recently introduced Porsche 911 GT3 is 0.1 seconds faster but has a lower top speed.

I specially enjoy the De Tomaso Pantera look both in the coupe or roadster version.

Renault has a little surprise for us. Its the Clio GT

While the RS version of the Renault Clio was already presented some time ago, the French brand in Geneva decided to show a less sporty version called the GT. And in my opinion it looks better than the RS, at least it has a smaller mouth.

The changes are obvious, it has a different rear and front bumper that looks less aggressive and fits the car better and smaller wheels compared to RS even if the design is almost the same.

There is no information about the engine right now, but normally the GT versions only have cosmetic changes, so you probably won't have any other choice besides the engines you already can choose from.

Source: autowp

2014 Porsche 911 GT3 (991) was also revealed ahead of the Geneva Motor Show [Updated]

One of the most anticipated cars of the Geneva Motor Show is the Porsche 911 GT3 (991) and although still lacking a day to start we can see it very clearly in these pictures. But once again they weren't officially released by the company so we know nothing about the sports car, so we have to wait for the press release.

The new 911 GT3 isn't so different in comparison with its "brothers" but it does have a new front bumper with larger openings, headlamps with a darker inside, an also new rear bumper and an air outlet under the large rear spoiler to help cool down the turbocharged engine.

The engine should be a 3.8 liter flat six possibly with 450hp, but besides the power bump the new GT3 should also be lighter thanks to the use of carbon fiber and the removal of some equipment. The gearbox will be the same one used in other Porsche models, the dual-clutch PDK automatic transmission.

[Update] Seems the new GT3 is more powerful than i thought. While it does have a 3.8 liter engine the power output was raised to 475hp (350kW) with a redline at 9000rpm. It will accelerate from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in just 3.5 seconds and will have a top speed of 315km/h (195mph). James May won't like this part but it took only 7 minutes and 30 seconds to complete a lap of the
Nürburgring Nordschleife

Price in the USA: $130.400, not including a $950 destination charge
Price in Germany: €137.303 including VAT and national specifications
Sales start in August.

Mitsubishi will present the G4 concept at the Bangkok International Motor Show

While all eyes are turned to the Geneva Motor Show at the end of March will be held the 34th Bangkok International Motor Show that will also get a premiere. Mitsubishi will introduce the Concept G4 (Global 4-door sedan) that will preview a global compact sedan.

The small sedan utilizes the RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) for a lower weight to the extensive use of high-tensile steel meaning it can be powered by a small engine like the 1.2 liter MIVEC engine mated to a CVT gearbox.

While we can't clearly see the look of the car, Mitsubishi says the "short nose which delivers an outstanding forward field of view and superior maneuverability" with "graceful and flowing side proportions which balances interior space among the most generous in its class with very sleek aerodynamics, and a dynamic character line which kicks up towards the rear".

The Bangkok International Motor Show starts on March 25, so don't miss it.

Opel Adam Rocks gets revealed ahead of the Geneva Motor Show

And here you have it, the Opel/Vauxhall Adam Rocks, a small crossover that will take you to a small hill with style, and you can even put the fabric roof to the back and enjoy a little stroll in the country side at night while watching the stars. Pretty romantic, right? But you won't be able to make love in the back seat because its a little small, unless you are also small.

Opel says this is a parkour-inspired concept with a higher and wider body to make it looks more aggressive. I doubt you will able to jump over a 3 meter (10 feet) wall with the car but i wouldn't mind seeing it.

Anyway this is what Malcolm Ward, Opel/Vauxhall Lead Design Director had to say about the Adam Rocks: “With even bolder design than any other ADAM, the ROCKS is an impressive demonstration of how much more potential for individualization our new small lifestyle car still offers after its market launch. It combines the toughness of a crossover with the coolness of open air driving”.

For now we have to wait for the official presentation by Opel, so stay tuned for more news.

Here's the GR-HEV and CA-MiEV concepts Mitsubishi will bring to Geneva

A few weeks ago you saw here two teasers of two cars Mitsubishi was going to reveal at the Geneva Motor Show, but today, like most cars that are going to be revealed in Geneva, we get the first view of the cars, and they look good. It's always nice to see something different from a brand that has been making a few "ugly" cars.

First we have the GR-HEV, which is a four-wheel drive hybrid sport utility pickup truck that will have a clean diesel engine, 4WD technology, featuring Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) integrated vehicle dynamics control system driveline and will only emit 149g/km of CO2.

Next we have the CA-MiEV. A small car that promises to take electric vehicles "beyond a mostly urban environment". The range? 300km (186miles) which according to Mitsubishi is perfectly "suited for suburban and country daily life", and i agree, it is a really good range for an electric car.

Find out more at the Geneva Motor Show that starts tomorrow.
Source: autowp

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lamborghini Veneno is the special car the Italian company brought to Geneva [Updated]

This crazy looking car called Veneno, which means poison in Portuguese and Spanish, is the surprise Lamborghini promised to bring to the Geneva Motor Show. This car is Lamborghini's way to celebrate their 50th anniversary but only three cars will be built and all of them are already sold.

The new supercar comes with a 6.5 liter naturally aspirated V12 that produces 740hp (544kW) and is connected to a seven-speed ISR robotized manual gearbox. It will have a top speed of 354km/h (220mph) and will accelerate from a standstill to 100km/h (62mph) in just 2.9 seconds.

Each of the three cars costs around 3.6 million euros (3.1 million pounds or almost 4,7 million dollars) and you cannot buy any of them because, like i said before, they are already sold.

Source: The Sunday Times

[Updated] New images with better quality.