Audi RS5, Citroen DS3 Racing, Opel Flextrem GT/E and more news from Geneva ...
At next week's Geneva Motor Show Audi will showcase the all new RS5. It is the latest addition to the much praised A5 model line and features a potent direct injection V8. The high-revving eight cylinder engine produces a hefty 450, which is enough to propel the big coupe to 100 km/h in well under 5 seconds. It can be distinguished from the other versions by a deep chin spoiler and a small spoiler on the tail that automatically rises at speeds in excess of 120 km/h. Whether the RS5 will also become available as a drop-top is not known at this point.
High performance at a slightly more modest level is offered in Geneva by Citroen's new DS3 Racing. This hot hatch features a 200 bhp version of the 1.6 litre turbocharged engine that is shared between Peugeot/Citroen and MINI. The chassis has also been updated to cope with the additional power. The DS3 Racing will be joined at the Swiss show by another new hot hatch; the Volkswagen Polo GTI. Its small four cylinder engine uses a turbocharger and a supercharger to produce 180 bhp. This is transferred to the front wheels through a seven-speed, twin-clutch gearbox.
One of the stars on the Opel stand will be the Flextreme GT/E Concept. This striking coupe uses the same sophisticated hybrid drivetrain, which debuted on the Chevrolet Volt. The Flextreme is capable of speeds in excess of 200 km/h and it can run on batteries for 60 km. After that a small petrol engine is used to generate fresh electricity for the motor.
Geneva also attracts many of the non-mainstream manufacturers and designers. One of these is Malaysian Bufori, who will reveal the MKVI sedan. Although we have only received a sketch, it looks set to be one of the most unusual cars of the show.
Enjoy the links:
2010 Audi RS5 - Images, Specifications and Information
2010 Bufori MKVI - Images, Specifications and Information
2010 Citroën DS3 Racing - Images, Specifications and Information
2010 Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept - Images, Specifications and Information
2010 Volkswagen Polo GTI - Images, Specifications and Information
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