7 Cars From Geneva 2018 We Can't Wait To See On The Road

These are our favorite production models from the show.

The 2018 Geneva Motor Show was filled with some spectacular metal, some of which will eventually reach production. The show floor had plenty of awesome concept cars, but we wanted to save those for another time. We have compiled a list of our seven favorite cars from the Geneva Show (all of which have been designated to reach production). These are the cars we can't wait to drive when they are finally available to the public.

Audi A6

The Audi A6 enters into a very competitive luxury segment. The A6's main rivals are the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class. We believe the new A6 will be a solid competitor in this segment thanks to a radically new interior featuring dual touchscreen controls. The A6 is not the most exciting car in its class, but it does many things well and is a huge improvement over the old model.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991.2)

The 991.2 generation 911 GT3 RS was leaked just prior to its Geneva reveal. This didn't stop it from being our favorite sports car at the show. The 2019 911 GT3 RS is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-fix with a 9,000 rpm redline. The engine produces 520 hp: 20 more than the previous model. The GT3 RS is already a track-focused monster, but Porsche made it even more enticing by showing it off with an eye-catching green paint job.

Volvo V60

It may not be nearly as flashy as the 911, but the Volvo V60 may go down in history as the prettiest wagon ever. Volvo continues to be committed to wagons when other automakers have abandoned them in favor of crossovers. As with other Volvo models, the V60 will be available with a 2.0-liter turbocharged or twin-charged four-cylinder, which can be paired with a hybrid system. Total output ranges from 250 hp to 390 hp, which should make it a solid competitor in the small luxury segment.

Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe

On the sportier end of the spectrum, Mercedes revealed a four-door version of its AMG GT sports car. Even though the AMG GT four-door is actually based on the E63 wagon platform, it should be a worthy rival to models like the Porsche Panamera. The AMG GT four-door picks up where the old CLS63 left off in the AMG lineup. Mercedes will offer a variety of powertrains including a 3.0-liter inline-six and a 4.0-liter V8. Power will range from 429 hp to 630 hp. No matter which engine powers the AMG GT four-door, we can't wait to drive it.

Jaguar I-Pace

The Jaguar I-Pace has the potential to be the most important car we saw at Geneva. Almost every automaker wants to beat Tesla at its own game, and it appears that the I-Pace looks will be the first production EV to actually give Tesla a run for its money. Not only will the I-Pace be less expensive than a Tesla Model X, it will offer 395 hp and around 240 miles of driving range.

Lamborghini Huracan Peformante Spyder

The Lamborghini Huracan Peformante Spyder wasn't much of a surprise after we saw numerous spyshots of the car prior to Geneva. Still, the drop-top Lambo adds even more drama to an already exciting car. Like the coupe, the Peformante Spyder is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 producing 630 hp. It may be heavier and a bit slower than the coupe, but the Spyder should be more dramatic thanks to the open cabin, which will let in more of that V10 soundtrack.

Ferrari 488 Pista

The Ferrari 488 Pista is the more hardcore, track-ready version of the standard 488. Ferrari has a tradition of offering a lightweight, stripped out version of its mid-engine sports cars. The Pista weighs only 2,822 pounds and should be extremely fast courtesy of a 720 hp 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8. McLaren has been dominating the supercar segment, but Ferrari can potentially catch up with this incredible car.

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6 Concepts From Geneva 2018 We Hope Reach Production

We hope to see all of these concepts on the street soon.

The Geneva Motor Show is the most important auto show of the year, where manufacturers wow us with their most impressive ideas. Some of the cars on display are being revealed to the public for the first time, while others are simply being shown for a second or even third time. We've taken a look at our favorite concept cars from the 2018 show. None are production ready yet, but all of them deserve to be green lit and we hope to see them on the road soon.

BMW M8 Gran Coupe

BMW was already in our good graces after it announced the return of the 8 Series Coupe. While we wish the company would have announced a production version of the new 8 Series, we'll settle for a concept version of the new M8 Gran Coupe. True to BMW's naming conventions, the M8 Gran Coupe is a four-door-coupe M variant of the already stunning 8 Series. This will likely be BMW's new flagship car and we can't wait to see what it looks like when it reaches production.

Toyota Gazoo Racing Supra

The Gazoo Racing Supra Concept was another spectacular, if not slightly disappointing, reveal. We were excited to finally see a production version of the new Supra, but all we got was yet another concept car. Just like with the Acura NSX, the wait for the new Supra is starting to become tiresome. Even if all we got was a concept, it would have been more effective to show off the road-going Supra rather than the race version. We still don't know what the real Supra will be like or how much it will cost. Enthusiasts can only wait so long for a car before it starts to become boring.

Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo

When it comes to getting us excited for a production car, the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo may have been the best concept at the show. Instead of just showing some futuristic metal, Porsche brought out a nearly production ready car accompanied with actual performance figures. The Mission E Cross Turimso will have over 600 horsepower from its EV drivetrain. 0-60 mph will take less than 3.5 seconds and the 120 mph top speed will take just 12 seconds to hit. We didn't think a high riding version of the Mission E could impress us this much, but Porsche did it right.

Aston Martin Lagonda Vision

Aston Martin gained a lot of attention by revealing a track-only version of the Valkyrie at Geneva, but that wasn't the brand's only surprise. The company also showed off the Lagonda Vision Concept: a preview of the brand's luxurious EV models. Lagonda has two vehicles planned by 2023, one of which will be a four-door Rolls-Royce Phantom rival inspired by this concept car. We believe an EV drivetrain may be the only path to matching the smoothness of a Rolls-Royce V12. We can't wait to see the first production Lagonda in 2023.

Hyundai Le Fil Rouge Concept

So far, all of the concept cars on this list are slated to reach production in some form. It is doubtful that our next two concepts will ever be seen on the streets, but this doesn't mean they aren't awesome. The Hyundai Le Fil Rouge Concept was built to show off the company's future design language known internally as ‘Sensuous Sportiness.' If this is how future Hyundai models will be styled, count us impressed. We doubt any future Hyundai models will end up looking this interesting, but it does give us plenty of hope for the company's future.

Pininfarina HK GT

The final concept car on our list wasn't actually built by a car manufacturer. Instead, it was built by Italian design house Pininfarina. The HK GT Concept was built for the Hong Kong-based Hybrid Kinetic Group. This 2+2 electric grand-tourer has 1,072 hp and can hit 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds. No production version was announced, but Pininfarina did show off a production version of the hydrogen-powered H2 Speed. It may be a long shot, but the HK GT Concept could eventually reach production.

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Techart Bringing Stunning Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo To Geneva

Modified outside and under the hood, it's the interior that appears to have received the most attention.

Set for a world premiere next week at Geneva is this Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo tuned by German-based Techart. Techart calls it the GrandGT Supreme styling package, specifically for the Panamera Sport Turismo. Styling wise, it dramatically enhances the car’s presence, starting with a set of 22-inch wheels with the entire car painted in gorgeous racing green. Also added is a Techart sport exhaust system with titanium and carbon fiber tailpipes. But it’s the interior that’s received the most attention.

Techart’s in-house team of expert craftsman developed an un-embossed Nappa leather with a smooth and natural texture that covers the entire interior, including the footwell and door panels. The leather has been vegetable-tanned so that it’s free of chromium. Also take note, in the included photos, of some of the finer details, such as the handmade multi-color stitching and customized Techart sport steering wheel. Under the hood lies the Panamera Turbo’s 4.0-liter bi-turbo V8 whose output has been increased from 550 hp to 640 hp. This engine upgrade also reduces 0-62 mph time to just 3.4 seconds and 0-124 mph in 8.3 seconds.

In addition to the Panamera Sport Turismo GrandGT Supreme, Techart will also display a modified 911 GT3 and 911 Turbo, both with all sorts of carbon fiber accessories, along with range of tuned Macans. We'll have full coverage starting next week straight from Geneva, so stay tuned.

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Get Excited For Geneva 2018: A Preview Guide For The Big Reveals

Time to bring out the big guns in neutral Switzerland.

We’re less than a month away from the 2018 Geneva Motor Show and we now have a clear preview for some of the big reveals. New information came to light in the past two weeks that allowed us to put together this Geneva pre-show preview guide. One of the best things about Geneva are the sheer number of ultra-exclusive reveals from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche. Having both Pagani and Koenigsegg on hand ain’t too shabby either. But there’ll also be plenty of more mainstream reveals as well as interesting concepts. Let’s dig in.

McLaren has already announced it’ll show its fastest-lapping production car to date, the Senna. The 660 hp street-legal track car will be shown to the public for the first time, and we also would not be in the least bit surprised to see the spider variant of the 720S, which was revealed last year at this time. McLaren already promised us a “surprise,” so the open top could very well be it. Perhaps something more?

Audi is expected to unveil its fifth-generation A6 sedan and Avant wagon. More than likely, and this isn’t really anything new, the Avant will be an overseas model only with no plans to bring it stateside. We’ll hopefully be able to confirm this on the spot. Expect the new A6 to bear the brand’s latest exterior styling language, courtesy of current design chief Marc Lichte. His previous work includes the also new A8 and several concepts. The A6’s interior will also resemble that of its larger sibling. Sources claim the high-powered S6 and RS6 variants will arrive at a later date.

Bentley may have just revealed its all-new Continental GT at Frankfurt last September, but it know it can’t show up to Geneva empty handed. That’s why the Bentayga plug-in hybrid is scheduled for an unveiling. Exterior and interior styling is not expected to change much, if at all, save for possibly some unique badging. The Bentley SUV will share its hybrid hardware with its VW Group corporate cousin, the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid.

BMW’s big Geneva reveals are no-brainers at this point. The M8 concept and all-new X4 crossover will be seen for the first time in the flesh. While the X4 was just revealed in full on line, the M8 has only been seen in BMW-released spy shots. Like the 8 Series concept, the M8 concept won’t differ all that much from the upcoming production version. We do expect, however, this new concept’s design to be closer to the real deal given the project is entering its final development stages. It’s also possible, though still unconfirmed, the production-spec Z4 will also make its first appearance.

Ferrari always brings something big to Geneva and this year will be no different. The hardcore, track-focused Ferrari 488, which may or may not be badged as a new GTO, will be this year’s offering and we’re in for a treat. As just previewed with Ferrari’s teaser video, the 488 GTO (or maybe Speciale?) will be a 700-hp mid-engined monster that could very well dethrone the LaFerrari as the fastest street-legal Ferrari of all time. It’s amazing what can be done with a twin-turbo V8 these days. Along with the power increase and plenty of racing tech, expect a new set of Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires, 20-inch carbon fiber wheels, and an overall 20 percent increase in aero efficiency over the “standard” 488 GTB.

Geneva is big for Jaguar for this reason: the all-new I-Pace. This is not just any crossover, but the UK automaker’s first-ever all-electric vehicle. Although we’ve already seen it in concept form, the production-spec I-Pace isn’t expected to look all that different, and that’s a good thing because we liked what we saw. Along with a reported 395 hp on tap, the I-Pace will very much carry on Jaguar’s legacy of exhilarating performance. We can hardly wait.

Although Hyundai just revealed its new Nissan Juke rival, the Kona, at Los Angeles late last year, the automaker is bringing an all-electric version to Geneva. According to the automaker, it’ll offer nearly twice the driving range of the Nissan Leaf. And no, this is not a concept but an actual production model. The all-new 2019 Santa Fe crossover will also be making its debut appearance.

Italdesign, part of the Volkswagen Group, will bring the roadster variant of last year’s Audi R8 V10 Plus-based Zerouno coupe. Powered by the familiar 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10, last year’s Zerouno was an absolute stunner and we expect the roofless version to be equally thrilling. The new roadster is also expected to be built in very limited numbers, given just five coupes were built at a price of $1.6 million a pop.

Lexus continues its lineup expansion featuring that love it or hate it styling language with its first subcompact SUV, the UX. Revealed in concept form at Paris almost two years ago, the UX will directly face off against the new Jaguar E-Pace and other luxury small crossovers. It’s amazing how fast this particular segment has exploded and Lexus has no intention of missing out.

Last year at Geneva, Mercedes showed its Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid fighter, the AMG-GT four-door concept. It was absolutely stunning, though we personally could have done without all of that chrome covering its massive wheels. Exactly a year later, the production version will be unveiled and Mercedes-AMG has already begun teasing it with spy shots. The super sedan, or four-door coupe if you prefer, is expected to have an output of around 800 hp thanks to its hybridized powertrain. Porsche should be concerned. Mercedes will also be bringing its all-new A-Class hatchback, C-Class refresh, Maybach S-Class, and AMG G63 SUV, all of which have been revealed online.

Porsche will take full advantage of Geneva with the reveals of two extreme models, the new 718 Cayman GT4 and refreshed 911 GT3 RS. Both are powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six, though with different outputs. We've heard the GT4 will produce around 450 hp while the GT3 RS will increase output from the current 500 hp to 520 hp. We've already seen a leaked image of it while the 718 Cayman GT4 was just caught camo-free in some recent spy shots, indicating both debuts are imminent online.

Will Rimac have Richard Hammond on hand to introduce its new all-electric hypercar?. Probably not, but in any case, the Croatian automaker will pull the sheets of what we expect to be called the Concept Two, the successor to the limited-run Concept One. Rimac has been mum on details so far other than it'll be an EV and fully autonomous, but if the Concept One produced 1,073 hp, the Concept Two will offer even more power in an effort to outscore the likes of the Bugatti Chiron. That’s a drag race we can’t wait to see happen.

Only a few days ago Toyota kicked off its promo campaign for its reborn Supra with a single teaser image showing the car’s rear glass and a massive spoiler. Is this the production-spec Supra we’ve been longing after for nearly five years, or a more advanced stage concept? A Gazoo Racing track version? All we can confirm is this: like the last Supra, the new one will have a turbocharged straight-six engine and rear-wheel-drive.

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