At the Geneva Motor Show debut preproduction prototype of the electric Joule. Its creator is a South African company Optimal Energy, a partner in the design made famous Atelier Zagato. Four minivan driven transversely located 101 hp electric motor which develops 280 Nm of torque. Power Battery capacity of 36 kW * h further fueled by the recovery of braking energy, it is enough for it to travel up to 230 miles at speeds up to 135 km / h. Discharged electric trolley is placed on the charging of household electrical outlet.

According to the company, has already made pilot batch of 100 copies of the Joule. In Europe, the new electric vehicle will be in 2013, while the estimated price is at the level of 24 000 euros.

The German manufacturer of luxury cars Gumpert show at the Geneva Motor Show, the updated version of its supercar Apollo Sport. According to the company, finalization of electronics and cooling system resulted in increased engine power machines with 690 to 740 hp Proprietary electronic gearshift TT40e can change gear in just 40 milliseconds, resulting in a new Apollo overcomes the terms of Nürburgring in 7 minutes and 11.57 seconds.

“In spite of such outstanding quality of racing, Apollo Sport is well suited for everyday travel, - told reporters the company founder Roland Gumpert. - We think about the driver and his comfort.” Thus, the new Apollo installed audio system, adjustable pedals and daylight running lights.

At the Geneva Motor Show the Citroen company introduced a sports version of the Revolte concept car, which was first introduced in September last year. Appearance Revolte was created in explanation of the legendary model 2CV, dubbed “The Ugly Duckling”, and design a new prototype called Survolt became more aggressive. The machine has started aerodynamic body kit with large spoilers, air intakes and extended wheel arches.

Overall length of the prototype two-seater rear-wheel drive Citroen Survolt is 3,85 meters, width - 1,87 m and height - 1,2 meters. For comparison, the new 65 and 150 millimeters respectively, longer and wider than the sports car Lotus Exige S, but slightly higher and shorter than the model Exige coupe Audi TT.

Official information about the technical stuffing Citroen concept car at the moment are not reported, but it is known that the car is equipped with a 270-horsepower electric motor, powered by batteries located in the front and rear, and between the axles.

At the Geneva Motor Show Pagani will present a special modification of the model Zonda - Tricolore, created in honor of the Italian aerobatic team Frecce Tricolori. The company plans to release only one instance of such a machine, and after the premiere at the exhibition to sell it for 1,3 million euros.

Novelty is based on an exclusive supercar Pagani Zonda Cinque, produced only five copies, and differs from that machine only daylight LED headlamps made in the colors of the Italian flag sticker on the “nose” and design carbon-titanium body, covered in blue paint.

Technical stuffing supercar has not changed. The car is equipped with a 678-horsepower 7.3-liter twelve-engine company AMG and a sequential six-speed gearbox. As previously reported, from zero to “hundreds” of such a machine can be dispersed in just 3.4 seconds, and up to 200 kilometers per hour - less than 10 seconds. Maximum speed - 350 kilometers per hour.

Porsche company has published official photos of the new generation Cayenne SUV. The most profitable model for the German automaker, built on a common platform with the Volkswagen Touareg, began to look more elegant and more rapidly due to the lower roof line and a steep bevel the back door. She also added 40 mm in length - at the same time through the use of lighter weight materials decreased by 200 kg. Salon Cayenne 2011 completely reworked, based on design of the new Panamera.

Updated SUV will be offered with a set of powerful engines of production Volkswagen: the base 3.6-liter V6 in the petrol (300 bhp) and diesel (240 hp) version, as well as the 4.8-liter V8, which will develop 400 hp in the S and 500 - in the kit Turbo. In addition, Cayenne will get the same hybrid diesel-electric drive as the VW Touareg. Premiere of 2011 Porsche Cayenne will be held at the Geneva Motor Show.