2016 Geneva International Auto Show

[strop]

That's so damn unfair, rejigging the history to make Kelpie look derivative

That said hot damn the cars here all look so good. I'm going to have to bring my A game to even keep up!

[thecarlover]

Solo Motors Co. would finally like to unveil the Eco range. The design direction for these is sleek simplicity, with smooth bodywork and narrow LED lights. The ultra efficient engines also require very little ventilation, allowing for such smooth designs.

First is the newly redesigned 2016 Solo Eco, replacing the aging 2007 model. It's powered by a new 700cc I4 producing 67.8 hp and 48.8 ft-lb of torque (66.2 Nm). It's not a performance car, but it does achieve 3.8L/100 km.




Next is the new 2016 Solo Eco City, a microcar using the same 700cc I4 as the standard eco. Its smaller size allows for even better fuel economy, at 3.5L/100 km, and for the ultimate practicality in the crowded urban environment.




The 2016 Solo Eco BM will be available from $14,410 and the 2016 Solo Eco City BM from $12,650.

[Vri404]

With the Homologation Process for the 2016 Automation Rally Championship nearing its end, The Guardian Auto Group has decided to release the first images of it's new Rally Car, Known as the Vibora C-180 ARC.

With a 4.2L V6 engine being powered only by Natural Air, over compressed induction air, the C-180, based off of the yet to be shown C-140 Chassis Family, is a competent competitor. Coming from yet another new GAG company, VIBORA AC, the C-180 is a new breed of Sedan Rally Cars. GAG hopes to be successful in its endevours in the 2016 ARC.

Only one image is shown, as the car is not here in person.



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When the 2015 AMWEC Series had come to an end, and GAG had purchased Fox Manor Automotive, it Collected the three "Failed" AMWEC Vehicles, and scrapped them.

GAG, learning from the mistakes of Fox Manor, Decided to put together a "Test Bed" for the 2016 AMWEC, using the 2015 AP1 Rule set, and Created the I.Y.F.F.E. Test Prototype, Using an entirely new and custom V12 engine and Pushrod suspension.

This is what CEO James Nedle had to say about the I.Y.F.F.E. Concept:
"The Body is not what is being used, we have already made something we hope to use. What we need to work on from here is not just making the car look better, but we need to make it more driveable, and make the engine smoother. Even without the Turbos, it still has a sharp kick to it. That was an issue the old [Fox Manor Automotive] cars had, was the stupid Turbo Lag. We are here to place better than the old FM cars, they finished last, killed their image, and killed the company. We will do better than that!"




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The Newest Denki Hogo-Sha Concept is here, The 2017 DHS Apollo Eco Concept. With a Somewhat substandard 12.28km/L and an emissions rating of 51.9, this 1600kg Wagon is a new Step forward for DHS. However, this Vehicle is fitted with a New Hybrid System, allowing a much higher 30.62km/L. This car may not be going into production any time soon, but its hybrid systems may find their way into other GAG vehicles.

This Hybrid System is around 5 years of testing and design work with companies such as Toyota, Saminda, Honda, and FIAT-Chrysler. We believe that the Apollo is the most beautiful car ever made from GAG.




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The Next set of GAG announcements should be soon
~Vri and the GAG team.

[KairaWolf]

When Mr. Montuzo and his motley crew of boffins dreamed up the idea of creating a race-car for the road, it was littered with problems that made it nigh-impossible to accomplish such a task. Noise restrictions, for example - when the first prototype was tested using an app on a fellow employee's phone, it rocketed off the scale, peaking at 130dB - the same as a jackhammer. It was so loud that it caused Mr. Montuzo (who was driving behind the car at the time) to lose hearing in his right ear for a good hour. Still, the build team soldiered on, meticulously critiquing every detail to ensure the most breathtaking experience... quite literally.

The amount of G-forces that you are subjected to is simply mind-boggling. While operating the Vortex at full power, you are subjected to almost 2G in the corners. This, combined with the pivoting shark-fin at the back of the car, the super-wide DOT-grade grippy tyres and a choice of either a 2 litre inline 4, a 3 litre V6 or a massive 5 litre V8 powering it, means that it can scream like a banshee around the Airfield Track in a minimum of 1:07 seconds - a whole second faster than a Pagani Zonda R, which isn't even road legal.

The gap between other cars gets exponentially larger as the track gets longer. For example, the Vortex's time around Green Hell was a blitzing 6:50 seconds - a good 10 seconds faster than an Aventador SV, and 7 seconds faster than the 918 Spyder Weissach. However, for all this performance and (lack of) good looks comes at a price. When it is put on the market in 2020, it will cost a minimum of 3/4 of a million pounds - 750 grand. That's a lot of moolah for a car without windscreen wipers. Or a passenger seat. Or any way to open the windows. However, it does come equipped with a special dial on the center console that can change the boost provided by the gigantic turbos that are powering the car. Using this, you can change the horsepower from anywhere between (on the top-of-the-rage SVX model) a mild 200bhp to well over 1,000bhp. The actual figure was so large that the dyno that was measuring the car broke. And caught fire.

Also, buyers of the Vortex 6/4 are eligible (and encouraged) to meet up at Mr. Montuzo's 15 square-hectare testing facility (posting soon) for once-a-month track days. Said complex is composed of a large cone gymkhana for proving driving skills, a 6 kilometre race track, several condition courses (a heated room to test the driver's nerve, a cooled room for ice-handling, etc.) and, the pièce de résistance, a 30 kilometre oval circuit to test the top speed. Yes, 750 grand is a lot, but then again, you're getting a reasonable amount of value for your money. Think about it.

Specifications:

2.0S
Engine : 2.0 litre 'Chuckles' I4 DOHC
Power : 360bhp (MAX)
Weight : 750kg
0-60 : 4.4 seconds
Top Speed : 186mph (300kmh)
Price : £180,000
Equipment : A car... and that's about it.

3.0SV
Engine : 3.0 litre 'Torpedo' V6 DOHC
Power : 550bhp (MAX)
Weight : 820kg
0-60 : 3.2 seconds
Top Speed : 200mph (320kmh)
Price : £300,000
Equipment : Driver-controlled ride height adjustment, revolutionary torque-vectoring differential, 'Thrust Control' power monitoring.

5.0SVX
Engine : 5.0 litre 'Cataclysm' V8 DOHC
Power : Over 1,000bhp (MAX)
Weight: 820kg
0-60 : Less than 2.5 seconds
Top Speed : Over 240mph (theoretical)
Price : £750,000
Equipment : All of the above, including an augmented-reality heads-up-display (HUD) and self-healing paint (It's a thing. Google it!)


P.S : Pictures coming soon - laptop died.

[findRED19]

American Eagle Automotive - Small Booth - Geneva

After years of quiet absence from the automotive world, American Eagle Automotive has re-surfaced at the Geneva International Automotive Show!

And they have been busy.

Unveiled today was their latest concept car, er, wagon... I think. The "Power Wagon". Still wearing its in-house code name for now, AEA has shown the world they are back on their feet! They have downsized their factories to a "small" size as part of a grand plan to keep quality high. (AEA will not repeat their previous mistake.) And to show the world that American Eagle Automotive means business, they're showing off this concept vehicle! The "Power Wagon" is reported to be targeting the Muscle Premium market and the Sport market in one fellow swoop. Initial reports show a high positive response to the muscle car, er... wagon, as the reported possible cost of the "Power Wagon" hovers around 60 to $70,000 [Automation Dollars], which is well within reason for the markets targeted. The specs have been posted on the plaque accompanying the concept vehicle, and by golly it is American with the 435ci V8! That's over 7.0L of modern OHV design! One thing to note: the 11mpg rating is misleading as the particular engine in this concept car is a specially tuned early race version of the Nevada family of engines.










1955 Eagle TR

And rounding out the American Eagle Automotive booth is the historic track-marketed car that got AEA off their feet! This is the 1955 Eagle TR!

[DeusExMackia]

Front of the PowerWagon Concept looks amazing.

[squidhead]

Will there be a voting or a poll or something?

[Oskiinus]

More to come later.

Today Airborne Automotive opened their hall in Geneva. There are four cars, for now only one is uncovered. The new car is Coeus - Airborne's pony car based on the S310. Rumors say that this is only a pre-production prototype with S310 brakes and it will get changed. You can easily talk to CEO, mr. Zieliński and to main designer of Airborne Automotive, mr. Juan Cossarini. Also, if you will be polite you can get something that company names "identity promo card" of Coeus and you can even take a selfie with them. (or with the car, depends what you want)

EDIT LAST NEWS: CEO just told people that sales of Coeus in it's final form will begin in April 2016.

[TurboJ]

Today J.S.C Automobili introduced a "future sports car" study on their display.


viewtopic.php?f=35&t=9538&p=100675#p100675 (click, scroll down)

[vmo]

[Speedemon]

HYPE

[Cranlet]

Introducing the all new Vyctor Invader, a small two-seat sports car orientated for the spirited driver. Available in cabriolet or coupe configurations.


At the top of the range is the 499 HP GT-VR, one of the most hardcore, track-focused cars currently on sale. Featuring a 7-speed manual gearbox and a revolutionary all wheel drive system.

[findRED19]

Front of the PowerWagon Concept looks amazing.

Thanks for the compliment! Front end design is one of my strong points I think.

[ArtyomRanger]

Amero sadly has to anncoune that they not will be at the 2016 Geneva International Auto Show due to complications

[stickmaster62]

We here at the Miller Automobile Company must admit that we are too excited to wait until tomorrow, so we will unveil one of our new cars today.

Without further adieu, I present to you the all new 2017 Miller Prestiege. Completely redesigned from the ground up, Prestiege features an all aluminium chassis and body and Miller's new 6.3L "383" V8 producing 400 HP and 400 lb-ft of torque mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.




*European Model Shown*