The Geneva Motor Show is one of the best places to see the future of luxury automobiles. This year the worlds top manufacturers didn’t disappoint. We Review The Top 10 Cars From The Geneva Motor Show.
By Harvey Briggs
There were new models, special editions, and over-the-top performance announcements, meaning there’s something for everyone in Geneva. Take a look at some of our favorites.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Elegance
While no Rolls-Royce is ordinary, this is no ordinary Roll-Royce. See that sparkling paint? That’s not traditional metal flake, it’s diamonds, 1,000 ethically sourced diamonds crushed, blended into paint and then painstakingly applied over the base color to create an effect that is just scintillating. Named “Diamond Stardust” this bespoke color took two months to create to ensure this car glistens like no other Rolls ever created. It’s finished with two hand-painted Mugello Red and Black twin coach lines. The theme continues on the interior, Selby Grey soft leather with Mugello Red stitching and piping. The inner pockets of the rear doors are lined with the owner’s family Grey, Black and Red Tartan.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Elegance
Rolls-Royce Ghost Elegance
Rolls-Royce Ghost Elegance
Ferrari 812 Superfast
It’s Ferrari’s 70th Anniversary, but we’re getting the present in the form of more horsepower. The new Ferrari 812 Superfast has the most powerful V12 engine ever to come from Maranello: 789 horsepower. Having driven the previous generation F12 with “only” 651 horsepower, I can only imagine how magical this car will be. The car features and all new aero design, plus it marks the first time, Electric Power Steering makes its way into a Ferrari. Combined with rear-wheel steering, it makes the 812 lithe and nimble. It’s on display in two new colors, Rosso 70 Anni (70th Anniversary Red) and Grigio Caldo Opaco (Warm Grey Opaque).
Ferrari 812 Superfast
Ferrari 812 Superfast
Ferrari 812 Superfast
Lamborghini Huracán Performante
Not to be left in their southern neighbor’s dust, Lamborghini has breathed more fire into its flagship Huracán. The Performante edition uses a combination of lightweight engineering, active aerodynamics, and increased power to deliver incredible performance. In fact, the 640 hp V10 engine powered the Huracán Performante lapped the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 6:52.01 minutes, shattering the lap record. Capable of going 0-60 in under three seconds and with a top speed of nearly 202 MPH, we’d call this a category 5 Huracán!
Lamborghini Huracán Performante
Lamborghini Huracán Performante
Lamborghini Huracán Performante
Range Rover Velar
Filling in a gap in its line up between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport, the Velar is a luxurious mid-size SUV from he company that invented the category. Elegant and simple design are the key concepts at work here. The lines are clean, even the door handles disappear into the car when they’re not needed. The Velar seats up to 7 and is available with a wide range of engine options each paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Of course, it features Range Rover’s legendary All-wheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics for simple and confident driving no matter where you are or what the conditions.
Range Rover Velar
Range Rover Velar
Range Rover Velar
Porsche Panamera Turismo
Is that? Could it be? No it isn’t. It is! It’s a Porsche station wagon. Four doors, five passengers, and a high roofline leading to a rear hatch. Yes, that’s a wagon. but it’s the Porsche of wagons so of course, it’s awesome. Available with All-Wheel Drive and powered by a choice of turbocharged or hybrid engines, the Panamera Turismo appears to be the perfect blend of practicality and performance.
Porsche Panamera Turismo
Porsche Panamera Turismo
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e
Two years ago at the New York Auto Show Bentley debuted the EXP10 Speed 6 coupe and everyone in the media cried, “Build it!” Much to our disappointment, they didn’t. Here’s hoping the aren’t teasing us again with this gorgeous concept. The EXP 12 Speed 6e is an all-electric luxury roadster that oozes elegance from every angle. Bentley’s goal with this concept is to show the future of their design and engineering plans. They promise it will deliver both the performance and luxury Bentley owners expect, with the effortless efficiency of an electric powertrain. This includes such new technologies as rapid inductive charging so plugging in will be a thing of the past!
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e
McLaren 720S
Bearing one of the most famous names in motorsports, McLaren, it’s not surprising that the team in Surrey, England are pushing the envelope even further. Upon driving the 650S last year, I called it “the everyday supercar.” I may have to come up with a new superlative for the 720S. With its carbon-fiber tub, 710 hp twin-turbo V8 engine, and F1 inspired 7-speed DCT transmission, the 720S will be blisteringly quick and blindingly fast. 60 miles per hours comes in just 2.8 seconds and it tops out at 212 miles per hour. And it does all this while looking like no other car on the road.
McLaren 720S
McLaren 720S
Aston Martin AMR Rapide
If you want to go fast but want to carry more than two people you’re choices are now a little less limited. Aston Martin has upped the ante with its four door sedan combing the best of British design, luxury, and engineering to create a car that’s capable of carrying four 6 footers in its elegant interior and reach a top speed of 210 miles per hour! Massaged by Aston Martin’s new AMR performance division, features a 592 horsepower version of their famous V12 engine. Only 210 people will have the opportunity to own this special sedan. Let’s hope they’re all accomplished drivers.
Aston Martin AMR Rapide
Aston Martin AMR Rapide
Mercedes Benz AMG GT C Roadster Edition 50
Limited to just 500 cars worldwide, with only 50 slotted to come to the US, this rare Mercedes will be one you’ll want to get your hands on. Finished in exclusive Graphite Grey Magno paint with black chrome accents, it looks both mysterious and powerful. It delivers on both counts. Pumping out 550 hp, the handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine moves this drop to quickly, delivering an exhaust note that is nothing short of thrilling. The interior is a blend of sporty and luxurious with silver pearl and black Nappa leather adorning the seats, doors and dash. It’s an edition designed to turn both heads and corners.
Mercedes Benz AMG GT C Roadster Edition 50
Mercedes Benz AMG GT C Roadster Edition 50
Lexus LS500h
Lexus is looking for a seat at the super premium table by taking its LS sedan to a whole new level. Built on their new Global Architecture – Luxury platform that’s shared with their new spectacular LC500 Coupe (review coming soon), the LS500h doesn’t aim to be just another car, but an automotive sanctuary. Build around the Japanese concepts of Omotenashi (hospitality) and Takumi craftsmanship (exacting attention to detail), the LS500h features organic design, natural materials, and hand pleated door trims inspired by origami. Powered by an Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid System, power will plentiful, smooth, effortless and efficiently delivered.
Lexus LS500h
Lexus LS500h
Harvey Briggs is the editor and publisher of the automotive travel site Rides & Drives and contributes regularly to Global Glam Magazine.
