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2011 Geneva motor show news, pictures and video
All of evo.co.uk's 2011 Geneva motor show content. News, pictures and video of all the show stars here
By Stephen Dobie
15th February 2011
March 1 to 13 2011 sees the 81st Geneva motor show take place. Without doubt, it’s the most important show of a hectic annual calendar, and the event of choice for European manufacturers to pull the wraps off their key new cars.
Naturally, evo will be reporting from the show live, with a five-strong crew bringing the latest news and pictures as well as live show videos. Listed below are the cars that will star. Click the links to see and read more about them, and bookmark this page for all the latest updates before, during and after the show’s official press day on March 1st.
http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/26394 ... 983aaaa04c^Go to link to view all featured vehicles.[pics and vids]
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe, Pagani Huayra, Toyota FT-86 Coupe, Koenigsegg Agera R, Ferrari FF, Aston Martin Virage, Mini Rocketman and much more
ALSO:
Mini confirms Rally d'Italia outingMini has confirmed the John Cooper Works WRC will compete in the World Rally Championship on the Rally d'Italia in May.
The move had been telegraphed from the outset of the programme, but it was finally confirmed by the team at the Geneva Motor Show this morning.
Mini has also detailed its WRC programme for this year, with factory drivers Dani Sordo and Kris Meeke running on five other WRC rounds as well as the car's Sardinian-based maiden outing.
Beyond Germany the factory Mini will compete in Finland, Germany, France, Catalunya and Great Britain.
The John Cooper Works S2000 will be seen in private hands for the first time on the Rally of Portugal later this month. The S2000 car was present on the Mini stand in Switzerland.
"We are delighted to present the Mini John Cooper Works S2000 here in Geneva," said Dr Wolfgang Armbrecht, Senior Vice President Brand Management Mini. "Mini has joined forces with a highly experienced partner in Prodrive, and our colleagues in England continue to oversee the development of the Mini John Cooper Works WRC.
"When you add the turbocharged Mini engine and the BMW Group's expertise in the world of motorsport to the mix, you can see we have an exceptional blend of attributes which will take us quickly to the next stage. The car's technical make-up and driving characteristics make it the perfect fit for rallying. Entering the WRC takes Mini back to its rally roots and brings this heritage right up to date."
http://asia.eurosport.com/rally/mini-co ... tory.shtml
