Salon de TDUCK: New Car Releases

[CarMadMike]

 

Sounds dirty.

 

Aston Martin Hypercar for the geneva motorshow?

 

I hope it isn't just some bloody concept, I think the automotive world is still a bit blue-balled from the Jag C-X75.

 

Supposedly track only though, but I'm not sure I care too much, anything is better than not doing anything but a concept like jag.

[CLR-GTR]

Most media say it's really a P1/FXX competitor so not just some unusable concept car. That's great. I can't wait to see what it looks like.

[Tob-Racer]

An Aston Martin hypercar with that engine... :drool: It's gonna be just perfect. :)

 

[CLR-GTR]

Rumours surfaced of Bentley unveiling a new sportscar, on the Geneva motor show. Not production-ready yet, but a concept to measure interest and reactions for a possible line-up expansion like a sportscar, closer to Ferrari's and Aston Martins.

 

New Bentley two-seater sports GT concept set for Geneva show | Autocar

 

Wonder if it's true though, if I'm correct this isn't the first time Bentley is said to introduce a sportscar (Paris 2012 proved previous rumours to be wrong: no sportscar shown)

[CarMadMike]

That's exciting, with the pool or resources bentley has access too at VAG it shouldn't be as bloated as previous bentleys.

 

My main issue being that VAG will most likely suck the soul out of it and it'll look surprisingly audi like.

[Andreas¹]

I feel like there are a lot of interesting things to be revealed in March. :hmmm:

[CLR-GTR]

I read somewhere the Reg bit in the name might stand for regenerative braking... :mmmh:

 

Also introduced in Geneva:

 

AMG-GT3 :drool:

 

G500 4X4² (that really is its name, that color really is available)

[Andreas¹]

I read somewhere the Reg bit in the name might stand for regenerative braking... :mmmh:

Possible but the verb "Regera" mean "to rule" or "to reign" so I think Koenigsegg are being not very humble about it. :p

[CLR-GTR]

Ye just saw on their facebook they posted that translation under the poster so forget the regenerative braking stuff. I wonder how far off the rumours are on this car being a Galibier rather than ''another tuned Agera''...

[Andreas¹]

this car being a Galibier

 

Let's hope not, that thing is ugly as hell :eek:

[CLR-GTR]

I quite like this car, better side silhouette than previous models now that the rear windscreen lays flatter and starts earlier from the roof. Front could use a bit of.... non straight things. Apart from the headlight, skoda logo and license plate text it's so straight and sharp cornered. To be expected with VAG but still.

[CarMadMike]

Proportions are much better than the previous gen, and I do like the headlights.

 

Very bland and unoffensive design but it's a VAG product so what do you expect, it's comfy and cheapish and has a big boot so it'll be a great taxi to ride in when you're abroad in europe in a few years.

[Andreas¹]

I love it. :D When not driving, I could cut cheese or something on the edge of the boot lid.

[T1M]

Lol Andai, tis a very sharp looking car, but not as sharp as your wit :p

 

In all seriousness, looks 'bland' and unoffensive as Mike said, pretty standard. Looks alright, but not what I'd go for. The new Passat looks better imo.

[The Compensator]

That's exciting, with the pool or resources bentley has access too at VAG it shouldn't be as bloated as previous bentleys.

 

My main issue being that VAG will most likely suck the soul out of it and it'll look surprisingly audi like.

 

Does the Continental GT lack soul?

 

The Superb is a typical Škoda. Profile is just a longer Octavia, the rear kinda surprised me that the taillights are basically of the same shape as before. If you've seen the interior already, it's what the OIII should have had... Clearly, VW is holding its Czech brand back there.

[CLR-GTR]

Does the Continental GT lack soul?

 

I don't really know how to define if a car has soul or not. However, I can't really call the huge bulky looking Conti GT a very exciting design.

[Andreas¹]

Whatever it is Morgan are showing in Geneva it sounds a-ma-zing :panic:

[CarMadMike]

This aston GT3 sounds amazing too :drool:

 

 

Some weight loss and much more aero, also, is that the first vantage to have the vanquish interior? :hmmm:

 

Another sounding great car being released soon:

[The Compensator]

So is this the new Aston they had been teasing before? Aston Martin V12 Vantage S GT3 begins Nürburgring tests

 

:yawn:

[CarMadMike]

No I don't think it is, wasn't that codenamed Vulcan?

 

If it isn't, then the brits are bringing it to Geneva! 2 Astons, P1 GTR, new Morgan, New Evora, Bentley and RR SUV updates maybe? not bad.

[The Compensator]

I don't remember. Too much other stuff going on lately.

 

So so glad Audi is keeping the V10 alive. The sound is amazing. And if you haven't seen the RS 3 videos from Arjeplog yet, do it as that car sounds proper too.

[CarMadMike]

Yah they've put effort into the RS3 this time around, the last one seemed very half-arsed (body kit + more HP = yay we win).

 

The sports exhaust makes such a difference, people don't tend to buy a hot hatch to blend in, they're not exactly Sleeper cars.

[TDUFREAK500]

-The Focus is pretty nice, and it's good that it's finally AWD.

-Not a fan of the Ferrari, really not liking where their style department is heading these days.

-I really like the Cayman, especially the spoiler.

-The sound of the V12 Vantage makes my pants tight, such a beautiful sound, love the aggressive look too.

-The new R8 , it sounds nice, but the new styling front and rear is hideous.

[TIMELESS]

I don't remember. Too much other stuff going on lately.

 

So so glad Audi is keeping the V10 alive. The sound is amazing. And if you haven't seen the RS 3 videos from Arjeplog yet, do it as that car sounds proper too.

 

Agreed, I'm still annoyed at BMW for going back to a V8 with the M5. A V10 german saloon was the best idea ever :p

[Ryzza5]

Posting this since Mike is a big fan