Saturday 5 March 2016

Supercars shine in Switzerland: the 6 best exotic rides from the world’s most opulent auto show

At a standstill, the Chiron already has emphatic proportions, not least as a result of its larger wheels.
You may not know much about Switzerland other than chocolate and holey cheese, but you also may have heard of their lucrative banking industry.

Bearing that in mind, it’s no surprise that the annual Geneva Motor Show, one of the biggest and oldest in the world, is chock full of supercars and super luxury rides, from the well-known to the obscure.

We sifted through the masses for you to find our six favorites from the show, and compiled them for you here. Agree or disagree with us, there’s no denying that these are some spectacular automobiles.

2017 Bugatti Chiron

With an agressive maw and those now-iconic square LED headlights, there's simply no mistaking the Chiron for anything else on the road.
Well, obviously. The Veyron made waves throughout the automotive and luxury worlds when it launched over 10 years ago for its ludicrous speed, overt opulence, and eye-popping price tag. Now, the eagerly-awaited successor is here, and looks even better than its legendary forebear. The stunning French blue and Navy paint job is the one we’d have every time, and a quad-turbo, 16-cylinder power plant mounted mid ship puts out an unheard-of 1,478-horsepower. If that’s not enough to get your engine revving, we don’t know what is.

2017 Koenigsegg Regera

Not only is the Regera freaky fast (0 to 248 mph in 20 seconds) but it's also hybrid with and 800-volt battey.
The Regera went largely under the radar in Geneva this year, if only because it was overshadowed by the Bugatti… and possibly because you may have never heard of the Swedish hypercar maker. But powered by a groundbreaking hybrid drivetrain that does away with a transmission altogether in favor of a direct drive system, the Regera has the guts for more than 260-mph, and could give the Bugatti a run for the fastest car crown.

2017 Aston Martin DB11

The DB11 is a beefier, more pragmatic version of the DB10, with an all-new twin-turbo V-12 under the hood.
Yes, we concede that this new Aston Martin looks suspiciously like the last one… or six… but that doesn’t make it anything but absolutely drop dead gorgeous. The DB11 is the unsung hero of this Geneva show, because while it doesn’t boast a world-beating engine or base price, it does signal bigger and better things for the British Brand. An all-new twin-turbo V-12 underpins this beauty, and could be the start of a movement that saves Aston Martin. At least we really, really hope so.

2017 Lamborghini Centenario

We love everything about the Centenario... Aside from the $1.9 million price tag.
Would any “best supercars” list be complete without a Raging Bull? We didn’t think so either. The Centenario is Lamborghini’s super-exclusive 100th birthday present to itself, and it’s as completely insane as any Lambo should be. With a $1.9 million base price and an extremely limited production run, this is the cream of the crop in the world of collectible Italian cars. In fact, every single example has already been spoken for. Sorry Mr. car-crazy new money tech billionaire!

2017 Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine by Mulliner

This is the new Bentley Mulsanne Limousine, because why have a regular old Bentley when you could have a limo version instead.

This six-passenger limo is almost as long as its name, but dear lord is it opulent. Mulliner is Bentley’s in-house customization outfit, and they’ve given the full treatment to the brand’s most luxurious sedan. Fitted with fine leather, wood, and a groundbreaking “smart glass” divider that switches from opaque to clear with the touch of a button, the Mulliner is the only way to get around for the super, mega-elite. We’ll take one in black, please.

2017 McLaren 570GT

The McLaren 570 GT is a supercar that you can actually drive.
It may seem like you’ve seen this car before, but make no mistake, this McLaren has a completely new attitude. The 570GT is a more relaxed version of the 570S sports car, and it’s by far the supercar that we’d live with every day. With an achingly-cool side-hinged rear hatch and gorgeous leather throughout, you may even forget for a minute that you’re driving a car with 562-horsepower. That is, until you put your foot down and feel your eyes hit the back of your head, at least.



Source : nydailynews.com

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