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Digg thisIt's not just the mountain air. Some of the designs at this year's Geneva auto show are truly breathtaking.
At the 77th International Motor Show--that's its official name--carmakers from around the globe have been showing off one exotic car after another. Some may never get past the concept stage; many others will be built only in preordered, limited numbers for the filthy rich. But that doesn't mean you can't dream. Imagine you have money to burn and connections in the right places--you could take home any one of these beauties.
Please vote for your favorite (right) or, if it isn't on the list, start a write-in campaign in the TalkBack section at the bottom of this page.
Bertone 95th-anniversary roadster
To celebrate 95 years in the car design business, Bertone shows off this little roadster. The concept is based on the style of the 1947 Fiat 500, a company Bertone has worked with for years.
Vote for the Bertone in our poll at the right.
Bugatti Veyron
The Bugatti Veyron, a 1001 horsepower sports car, could be eclipsed by the Koenigsegg CCXR's 1018 hp engine. The 16 cylinder, 8.0 liter engine has a seven-speed transmission. Its speed record of 407 kph could be in jeopardy. The Veyron costs a mere $1,630,000. Vote for the Bugatti in our poll at the right.
Donkevoort D8-210
The D8-210 uses a classic open-wheel roadster design. The car weighs under 1,400 pounds and is powered by an Audi-sourced 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Making 210 horsepower, the light D8-210 gets to 62 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. Vote for the Donkevoort in our poll at the top right.
Gumpert Apollo Sport
The Gumpert Apollo Sport races from 0 to 60 in three seconds flat. The two-seater (note the position of the driver) is powered by an 8-cylinder engine that revs up to 800 hp. Vote for the Gumpert in our poll at the top right.
Koenigsegg CCXR
Koenigsegg's CCXR could be the fastest car ever--and it runs on biofuel. The Swedish auto maker says ethanol fuel has higher octane and better cooling power than regular gas, which boosts the power up 25 percent over the CCX to 1018 horsepower at 7200 rpm. Vote for the Koenigsegg in our poll at the top right.
KTM X-Bow
Motorcycle maker KTM built its first car, the exotic X-Bow concept which is on display at the Geneva auto show. The lightweight body is made of carbon fiber. Vote for the KTM in our poll at the top right.
Morgan Aero 8 America
Morgan built a version of its Aero 8 for the U.S. market, which meant it had to comply with U.S. Department of Transportation requirements. The Aero 8 America has airbags and antilock brakes. Its 4.4-liter BMW-sourced V8 complies with California emissions standards. Vote for the Morgan in our poll at the top right.
Rinspeed Exasis
With a car made for exhibitionists, Rinspeed is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a see-through concept car which debuts in Geneva. The all-plastic vehicle runs on a 2-cylinder 750 ccm Weber engine that sits above the transmission. Watch a video. Vote for the Rinspeed in our poll at the top right.
Russo-Baltique Impression
Russo-Baltique is a Russian carmaker that's been out of business for decades, but it's announcing its return with the Impression coupe. This car incorporates unique Art Deco styling, with room for four passengers inside. Vote for the Russo-Baltique in our poll at the top right.
Toyota Hybrid X
Toyota's Hybrid X features room for four in a new design that the carmaker hopes will sell as a family car. Toyota says the car's electric-gas Hybrid Synergy Drive is a step closer to the company's goal of a zero-emission vehicle. Watch a video. Vote for the Toyota in our poll at the top right.News.com poll
Photo galleries
A drive down the catwalk
Glamour models in Geneva range from the Art Deco-styled Russo Baltique Impression to the sleek, bubble-top Giugiaro VAD.HO.March 12, 2007
Contemporary classics
Venerable car maker Morgan and Dutch car maker Donkevoort build limited edition retro-style cars with thoroughly modern mechanicals.March 12, 2007
Carmakers paint Geneva green
While the exotic, one-of-a-kind cars attract most of the attention, electric and hybrid vehicles are making a splash at the Geneva auto show.March 8, 2007
Bose rides with Ferrari
New media system combines popular cabin gadgets--stereo, navigation and hands-free calling--into one component and interface.March 7, 2007
Take a wild ride to the Geneva auto show
Automobile enthusiasts around the globe are trekking to Geneva, where they'll be treated by cars beyond their wildest imagination.March 6, 2007
Peugeot, Xbox 360 car design winners emerge
Contest winners include a hydrogen sports car, a natural-gas SUV and a Formula 1 pod. One will join the Xbox 360. February 15, 2007
Videos
New concepts in Geneva
Take a test drive with some of the hot new "test" cars. How about a Guigiaro or an Edag LUV? There's also an Opel and a Dodge Demon.March 15, 2007
Category confounding cool cars
CNET tours the auto show to come up with cool cars that defy being categorized. The range from a two-wheeler to a Jaguar. March 14, 2007
Bentley Brooklands coupe
If you find the Continental GT just too cramped, you're gonna love this big, new Bentley coupe! March 13, 2007
Credits
Editor: Andy Smith
Design: Andrew Ballagh
Production: Jessica Kashiwabara
Take any car, remove 2/3rds of the engine, aero-shape it to insane
degrees of ugliness, and give it tires with low enough rolling
resistence to be dangerous and you'll get 40mpg, with or without
the hybrid stuff.
Blech.
Yep.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1397055679329723134
0-60 in under 3 seconds.
0-100 in under 6
and second best on Topgear's test track second only to the Ferrari Enzo by .5 second's and for less than a tenth of the price
Peterbkz
Audi S6 that's my dream car.
Of all, are the Ferrari Enzo and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach.
- My dream car
- by Fil0403 March 20, 2007 4:57 PM PDT
- Of these, it's the Koenigsegg CCXR.
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(14 Comments)Of all, are the Ferrari Enzo and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach.