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Brabus Ultimate 120 Smart Fortwo Cabrio
Brabus Ultimate 120 Smart Fortwo Cabrio
Top speed of 170 km/h (112 mph)
Brabus has introduced the Ultimate 120, ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Based on the Smart ForTwo Cabriolet, the model features a wide body kit with a front spoiler, revised side skirts and extended fenders. There’s also an adjustable coilover suspension, high-performance brakes, a stainless steel sport exhaust system and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, the cabin is nicely equipped with a sport steering wheel, Recaro seats and Mastik leather upholstery. Elsewhere, there’s stainless steel pedals, revised instrumentation and body-color trim.
Under the hood, the turbocharged three-cylinder engine has been tuned to produce 120 PS (118 bhp / 88 kW) and 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds, before hitting a limited top speed of 170 km/h (112 mph).
Production will be limited to 120 units and pricing starts at €45,900 ($60680 / £38,255).
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2013 Kia Ceed Station Wagon Preview
We recently informed you that Kia is going to introduce an estate version Ceed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show along with the regular 5-door hatch.
Well this second generation 2013 Kia Ceed Station Wagon can bee partially observed in this first image provided by the company, wand as you can see the main feature that differentiate the two versions being the elongated rear section that has enabled a more generous boot size.
2013 Ford Kuga revealed in Geneva
Ford has ‘unveield’ the new Kuga SUV for the European market, but if the car looks familiar, it’s because you’ve already seen it badged as the Escape during last year’s LA Auto Show (the naming used for the North America).
The new Kuga is however differentiated from the Escape due to the diesel engine choices which include a 2.0-litre TDCi which can provide either 140 PS or 163 PS and the 1.6-litre EcoBoost plant. The TDCi engine come linked to manual transmissions as standard but an automatic aill also be available.
Italdesign Giugiaro Brivido Concept: Geneva 2012
Italdesign Giugiaro has pulled the wraps off the Brivido Concept today in Geneva and have also released a new video and hi-res photos that enable a good look at ultra-luxurious sports GT designed to have ‘superb comfort’.
The Brivido which is also a functional 4-seat hybrid is able to deliver 360 HP due to its 3.0-litre engine which works backed by an electric motor. The company did not get into specifics as far as how the petrol engine and the electric motor interact with eachother, however they told us that the Brivido Concept uses an 8-speed automatic gearbox and can sprint from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 Kmph) in 5.8 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 171 mph (275 Kmph).
Toyota FT-Bh Small Hybrid Concept Unveiled
Toyota’s small hybrid concept, the FT-Bh was unveiled today in Geneva.
The car uses a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain which enables it to deliver fuel efficiency figures of 2.1-litres per 100 Km and CO2 emission levels of 49 grams per Km. The FT-Bh was developed under the ‘ecomotion’ theme (eco + emotion) and apart from eco-friendly performance, is also aiming at providing an enjoyable driving experience.
Gumpert Apollo R and Apollo Enraged
Gumpert’s world premieres for this year’s Geneva Motor Show are the Apollo R and the Apollo Enraged.
The Apollo R is a purebred race car that represents the company’s answer to increased demand, especially from Asia, which together with the Apollo Enraged, expands the current lineup comprising from the regular Apollo and the Apollo S.
The Gumpert Apollo R features a modified 4.2-litre V8 which was tweaked through higher supercharging pressure, ignition and control time adjustments, optimisation of the intake air ducts and a special racing exhaust system in order to bring the output to 860 HP.
2013 Ford Fiesta ST Production Version Debuts in Geneva
We’ve seen Ford’s Fiesta ST in Concept form several times until now, so its time to find out what this two-door supermini will be all about in production form.
The production version 2013 Ford Fiesta ST has debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show today and the Blue Oval tells us that once the vehicle goes on sale (towards the end of 2012 or early in 2013 in Europe), customers will find a 1.6-litre turbocharged EcoBoost gasoline engine under its hood.
2013 Rolls Royce Phantom Facelift
The facelifted range Rolls Royce Phantom will appear at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show starting from today, with the British brand offering details as far as what sets this new variant apart from the original Phantom introduced back in 2003.
The facelift applied to the Saloon, Drophead Coupe and Coupe body styles and some of the new styling cues including new LED headlights, a light strip beneath the headlights which replace the old, round illumination sports and well as redesigned bumpers.
Dacia Lodgy MPV Premieres in Geneva
Dacia is an expanding brand who chose the Geneva Motor Show as the place for the unveiling of their all-new MPV, the Lodgy.
Available in 5- or 7-seater layouts, the Dacia Lodgy will b available with two petrol engines (a 1.6 MPI and an all-new 1.2 TCe 115) and two diesels (dCi 90 and dCi 110) with pricing for the entry-level model starting at 9,900 Euro.
SsangYong XIV-2 Convertible Concept: Geneva 2012
As announced, SssangYong has unveiled the new XIV-2 Convertible Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The car represent a three-door premium CUV (crossover utility vehicle) which incorporates SsangYong’s latest design insight and which promises a ‘special and fun’ driving experience.
This convertible version has further evolved the idea behind the first generation XIV-2 Concept by adopting a fabric roof with a one-touch automatic operating system which will provide a ‘wind in hair’ experience.