At the Geneva Motor Show, Brabus displayed its version of the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe that it has dubbed as the Brabus E V12 Coupe.

This car, which is offered on a limited run, is featured with a Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 800 twelve-cylinder displacement engine that develops 800hp and a peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft). In terms of performance, the car is able to go from zero to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 370 km/h (230 mph) without being limited. Furthermore, the car can accelerate to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 9.9 seconds and to 300 km/h (186 mph) in 23.9 seconds. Continued after the jump!

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Peugeot’s SR1 Concept was officially revealed at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. This model confirmed Peugeot’s plan to adopt a new design line for its next models. The SR1 is featured with a set of technological innovations that aim to reduce fuel consumption as well as carbon emissions.

These images of the SR1 clearly show the new design elements that are missing from the current Peugeot models. These features include LED headlights, sculpted bonnet, sweeping sides and a chiseled rear design. The SR1 can seat up to 3 passengers since its 2+1 interior is based on a structure that improves access by allowing the rear seat to slide forward. The car uses the Hybrid4 technology, which means that power stems from a 1.6-liter THP petrol engine, which is capable of generating 218 bhp, and a rear electric unit that contributes 95 bhp. When the car is in electric only mode, it transforms into a ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle). Official figures reveal that its combined cycle fuel consumption is just 4.9 liters/100 km or 119 g/km of CO2. Photo gallery after the jump!

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After we saw the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Blue Carbon, the Geneva Motor Show brought another edition of the impressive supercar dubbed Veyron Grand Sport Grey Carbon.

The new car comes with a different interpretation of the two-tone concept, one that first appeared on the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu. This time, the car features dark grey carbon fibre, framed whilst the bottom part of the car is finished in polished aluminum. The lower intakes are now polished in order to create a brilliant shine while the rims are the same as those on the Bugatti Pur Sang, with Ebony Pearl inner sides and a Diamond Cut face. Inside, the car features a silver colour on the dashboard, centre console, seats and interior trim panels. As the Grand Sport Blue Carbon, this car was sold too for an impressive 1.65 million euros (ex works). Photo gallery after the jump!

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For 2010, Toyota’s RAV4 gets a fresh new look. Toyota made changes to its design, combining contemporary urban style with the durability that Europe’s original recreational compact SUV is known for.

Launched at the Geneva Motor Show, the 2010 RAV4 has had its front-end modified. As a result, the car has an awesome appearance and it is also more aerodynamically efficient. Toyota gave the car a wider grille, horizontal bars and chrome accents that are reminiscent of the Toyota family look established on the latest Avensis, Verso and Auris models. New headlights, with projector-type low beam lamps, are flanking the grille. Continued after the jump!

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At the Geneva Motor Show, the tuning specialists at RUF have created their own version of the Porsche 911 with the RGT-8. What’s unusual is that the RGT8 doesn’t use a Porsche powerplant or a 911 Turbo engine.

Instead, the car is fitted with an in-house developed V8 unit. The 4.5-liter engine has a compact design and offers 550 HP at 8,500 rpm and 500 Nm of torque at 5,400 rpm. With this innovative design, the car weighs less than 200 kg. RUF gave the car a dry-sump lubrication system that is effective under all driving conditions. Continued after the jump!

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The SOFIA sedan is said to have been influenced by the I.D.E.A ERA roadster shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. This influence isn’t so evident however.

It is believed that the SOFIA sedan will be equipped with a transverse-mounted V-8 engine of an undisclosed origin that has an output of up to 400 hp. Its optional hybrid system with lithium-polymer batteries adds an extra 100 hp. Either front- or rear-wheel drive can be used and hybrids would send power to all four wheels. Battery power can sustain a hybrid SOFIA for some distance but so far, no details on range or speed limitations in EV mode have been announced. At 200.6 inches, the SOFIA is an inch longer than a BMW 7-Series. It is also almost three inches wider, and about three-and-a-half inches shorter, with an identical wheelbase of 120.6 inches. With these measurements, four adults as well as the batteries for the hybrid system could be comfortably accommodated. Based in Turin, Italy, the I.D.E.A Institute claims to have the ability to handle every stage of the product development cycle from an initial sketch to prototype production. I.D.E.A. created designs for the Daihatsu Move and Fiat Tipo. Photo gallery after the jump!

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The 2011 Volvo S60 was finally unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. This vehicle marks Volvo’s first step into the CD Premium car segment. Volvo has provided this car with a wide array of the latest features in safety, infotainment and performance.

The new S60 is offered in 5 petrol engines and 3 diesel units. However, the first batches will be available with two petrol engines – a 3.0l T6, which is capable of 304 bhp/440 Nm; and 2.0T, which offers 203 bhp/300 Nm. It also comes in two diesel engines – 2.4 D5, which can produce 205 bhp/420 Nm; and 2.0 D3, which generates 163 bhp/400 Nm. Later this year, Volvo will offer the following petrol engines: 2.0 T5 (240 bhp/320 Nm), 1.6 T4 (180 bhp/240 Nm) and 1.6 T3 (150 bhp/240 Nm). Continued after the jump!

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Rinspeed has launched its UC? electric car at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept car specialist designed the car with a plan for the car to go into production. In fact, Rinspeed is now in talks with several carmakers.

Measuring 2.5 meters in length, the car has a top speed of 68mph and a range of 75 miles. For The UC? to be easily transported between cities, it was designed to fit in a rail carriage. In case you were wondering, UC? takes its name from both Urban Commuter and the phrase “You See?”. Instead of a steering wheel, the concept car has a joystick. Rinspeed boss Frank Rinderknecht described the car to be a “new and highly emotional web-based car” that interweaves individual and public transport in an intelligent way. Photo gallery after the jump!

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At the Geneva Motor Show, the Citroen DS3 Racing – a rival to the Mini John Cooper Works — was introduced. Compared to the standard car, the car is lower and has higher-performance brakes.

Only 1,000 units of the Citroen DS3 Racing will go on sale. Designer Mark Lloyd has confirmed almost all of its design; in fact, decals are feasible for production. Powering the car is a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, which produces 197bhp and 203lb ft. Citroen’s Racing department was able to achieve these gains by tuning the turbocharger, remapping the ECU and adding a new sports exhaust system. Continued after the jump!

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The latest version of Vauxhall / Opel’s people-carrier, the 2011 Meriva five-seater MPV which was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show is priced from £15,495 (15,900 euros in Germany for the entry-level 1.4-liter gasoline engine which delivers 74 kW/100 hp) and will go on sale in the UK at the middle of the year.

The carmaker has made the vehicle longer, wider, taller and with more style. For the first time, the MPV is based on the Astra/Zafira platform, which has adopted the “flex doors” (similar to the Rolls-Royce’s coach doors). The Meriva has been leading the small MPV class since launch in 2003, with more than a million sales. Continued after the jump!

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