Geneva Motor Show: What day 1 was all about?

A comprehensive summary of the 1st day of the Geneva Motor Show that started yesterday and witnessed some of the most anticipated launches of 2015. We had a tough time yesterday keeping up with the launches taking place at the 85th Geneva Motor Show.

By Divyanshu Boora | on March 4, 2015 Follow us on Autox Google News

A comprehensive summary of the 1st day of the Geneva Motor Show that started yesterday and witnessed some of the most anticipated launches of 2015.

We had a tough time yesterday keeping up with the launches taking place at the 85th Geneva Motor Show. On one hand it was exciting to help you all know real time what was happening in Switzerland, it was also tough to write about every car that was showcased at the show. So, here is a quick look at some of the important launches that took place yesterday at the prestigious event.

Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce

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The fastest and the lightest Aventador ever, the car is 50kgs lighter than a usual Aventador and delivers 750bhp of power. And if that doesn’t make much sense to you, it does 0 to 100km/h in just 2.8 seconds. Read more about the car here.

Rolls-Royce Serenity Phantom

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The car we are talking about here has gone a step ahead of what Rolls-Royce is known for. According to the British carmaker, this car is made to offer “a completely new level of individualised luxury”. To know more about this handcrafted machine click here.

Ssangyong Tivoli

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The new compact SUV from the Mahindra owned Korean manufacturer not only looks good to our eyes, but also looks promising on papers. Unlike other SUVs in this segment, the car will be available in both petrol and diesel variants, and an optional four-wheel drive option will also be available. Read more about the car here.

Tata concept SUV ‘Hexa’

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The new concept SUV from Tata is based on the same platform as Aria’s and looks damn sporty. The car will be powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine delivering 154bhp of maximum power and 400Nm of torque. The car will also have a on-demand all-wheel drive. Read more here.

The new Tata Bolt Sport

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Tata surprised everyone with this new variant of the Tata Bolt. Still in the concept form, the car with its high-flow exhaust and 1.2-litre engine will churn a maximum of 120bhp of power. The suspension has been retuned too to suit the sportier handling and stance. Know more about this impressive car here.

Tata’s futuristic ‘ConnectNext’

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The five-seater electric car from Tata will come with minimalistic driver interface along with electric parking brake, automatic transmission, keyless entry, and a few more features. To know more about this car from the future click here.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS

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This RS variant of the usual 911 GT3 is not only 10kgs lighter and 25bhp more powerful, but is also €50,000 more expansive. Click here to know if this 493bhp and 480Nm car that reaches the 100km/h mark in just 3.3 seconds is worth the hype and the price tag of €1,31,296.

Porsche Cayman GT4

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The 3.8-litre, inline six-cylinder engine powered car was unveiled a few days ago, but was launched by Porsche at the Geneva Motor Show yesterday. The car has a maximum power output of 385bhp and will reach the 100km/h barrier in just 4.4 seconds. Read more about the car that has a top speed of 295kmph here.

Ferrari 488 GTB

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The twin-turbo, 4-litre, V8 engined car has been the talk of the town from some time now. The 660bhp and 760Nm car was launched yesterday at the Geneva Motor Show. Click here to know if it will fill the void caused after Ferrari stopped the production of the 458 Italia.

Mercedes-AMG GT3

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A naturally aspired 6.3-litre engine without any turbo and clubbed with a six-speed sequential gearbox is what Mercedes is relying on to dominate the motorsport world. So, is this car good enough to take on the competition? Click here to know.

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