Especialy for the concept car, although it is still in prototype form but has invited public attention. If it has been officially released, this 5 concept car predicted a positive response to not only from market, but also will change a lot of standards and definitions of the automotive world. As if it was? Here are another 5 concept cars that showed at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show:
5. Volkswagen XL1
Volkswagen’s dream of developing a 235-mpg automotive (1 litre per one hundred kilometers) has finally been accomplished, because the new XL1 are going to be creating its world debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. to form things even higher, the primary details are discharged these days. Volkswagen describes it as "a spectacular look – a automotive of the longer term, engineered for these days."
The automobile uses a plug-in hybrid system to realize mind-blowing consumption of simply 0.9 liters of fuel consumed each a hundred kilometers (and average of roughly 261 miles per gallon). Plus, the XL1 will go up to 50 kms on its battery power alone.
All are advanced hybrids and made of carbon-fibre XL1 power comes from a 47-horsepower, two-cylinder ICE which are connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch casing, whereas the 20 kilowatt (27 hp) motor is fed by a lithium-ion battery. each mix to relinquish the XL1 performance figures that square measure, whereas not stirring, not shabby considering its extreme frugality: 0-62 mph (100 kph) in 12.7 seconds and high speed is sort of 100 miles per hour (161 kph). This diminutive silver machine is, however, every inch a supercar, from its hi-tech construction, to its 300 mpg-plus fuel economy.
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| VW XL1: The Ultimate Efficiency Car. (Picture from: http://www.plugincars.com/) |
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| Interior view of Volkswagen XL1. (Picture from: http://www.egmcartech.com/) |
2. Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG
It's true, sometimes big things come in small packages. This is a fitting expression pinned on Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG.
The body is small, but it uses a four-cylinder turbo engine that has a
capacity of 2.0 liters codenamed M133 and based on the Daimler 2.0 liter
turbocharged power plant with an output of 360 horsepower equivalent.
Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG also has a power system with 4 Matic Mercedes all-wheel drive. |
| Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: http://www.gnazone.com/) |
The Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG accelerates
from zero to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds, while its top speed stands at 155
mph which is electronically limited. It features the AMG Speedshift DCT
seven-speed dual clutch transmission and a rear differential.
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| Interior of Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG. (Picture from: http://otomotif.kompas.com/) |
Cosmetic
upgrades include an AMG carbon-fibre exterior mirror housing, AMG
Exterior Carbon-Fibre package, a front splitter, a set of side sill
panel inserts and trim on rear apron in genuine carbon fibre. The rear
gets an AMG aerofoil, an AMG Exclusive package and a set of AMG
multi-spoke light-alloy wheels in 8 x 19 fitted with 235/35 R 19 tyres.
They come finished in two variants, either painted in titanium grey with
high-sheen finish or in matt black with high-sheen rim flange.
3. Alfa Romeo 4C
Fiat is relaunching the iconic Alfa Romeo brand with the new mid-engined, rear-drive Alfa 4C compact sports car. This is a lightweight supercars use engine size of 1,750 cc turbocharged four-cylinder. This engine produces 240 horsepower to weight ratio of 4 kg per hp. This means that the car weighs about 2,500 lbs (1,000 kg), coupled with a sleek and sexy design, this car may soon well known in the North American market.
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| Alfa Romeo 4C is pretty, just don't look it in the eyes. (Picture from: http://www.autoblog.com/) |
The engine gets direct-injection, MultiAir dual continuous variable valve timing and a new scavenging system that “gets rid” of any turbo lag. Bespoke intake and exhaust systems have also been developed for the 4C. The result of these technologies is an engine with the potential performance of a 3.0-litre six-cylinder unit, but with the fuel economy and CO2 emissions of a smaller four-cylinder engine.
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| Interior view of Alfa Romeo 4C. (Picture from: http://automotives-zone.blogspot.com/) |
All that grunt gets shuttled to the rear wheels via a dual-clutch transmission with an unspecified number of gears. Engineers have worked to keep the two-door's weight to a minimum by using plenty of aluminum and carbon fiber. It has expounded on the model's various traction control modes, however, saying drivers will be able to choose between Dynamic, Natural, All Weather and Race modes. Not yet known exactly how much the Alfa Romeo 4C price, but it is rumored that the styling concept car made by Alfa Romeo is priced between $ 45,000 - $ 50,000.
2. Spyker B6 Venator
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| Spyker B6 Venator at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: http://www.autoblog.com/) |
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| Interior view of Spyker B6 Venator. (Picture from: http://www.motorauthority.com/) |
1. Rolls-Royce Wraith
When Rolls-Royce Motor Cars came to update its Phantom family of models, the words of company co-founder Sir Henry Royce informed everything that designers, engineers and craftspeople set out to achieve: Take the best that exists and make it better.
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| Rolls-Royce Wraith at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: http://www.autoblog.com/) |
Rolls-Royce Wraith echoes the spirit of these historic endeavours, pushing the boundaries of design and engineering, challenging perceptions and delivering the most dynamic, involving driving experience in the marque's 109 year history. It didn't exist, so Rolls-Royce designed it.
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| Interior of Rolls-Royce Wraith. (Picture from: http://www.caradvice.com.au/) |
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