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Style and performance: Next-gen supercars dominate the 2015 Geneva Motor Show

This year's Geneva auto show features a cavalcade of extremely high performance, exotic cars, from the 1,500 horsepower hybrid Koenigsegg Regera to the limited edition Aston Martin Vulcan.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens got his start writing professionally while still in school in the mid '90s, and since then has covered topics ranging from business process management to video game development to automotive technology.
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Ferrari 488 GTB
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Ferrari 488 GTB

Ferrari's 458 Italia used to look good, until the release of the Ferrari 488 GTB, unveiled for the Geneva auto show.

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Ferrari 488 GTB
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Ferrari 488 GTB

Two turbochargers bring power from the Ferrari 488 GTB's 3.9-liter V-8 up to 660 horsepower, 100 more than the 458 Italia.

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Koenigsegg CC8S
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Koenigsegg CC8S

Swedish super car maker Koenigsegg brought its very first production car, the CC8S, to the show floor.

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Koenigsegg Regera

Koenigsegg's newest vehicle, unveiled in Geneva, is the Regera, a 1,500 horsepower hybrid.

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Aston Martin Vulcan
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Aston Martin Vulcan

The Aston Martin Vulcan boasts over 800 horsepower and a carbon fiber body, but it is strictly a track vehicle.

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Audi R8
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Audi R8

Audi gave its R8 model a serious update, and unveiled it in Geneva.

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Zenvo ST1
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Zenvo ST1

Danish super car maker Zenvo brought its ST1 to the Geneva show, a car with 1,104 horsepower and a zero to 62 mph time of 3 seconds.

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DMC Lamborghinis
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DMC Lamborghinis

If you don't think your Lamborghini is fast enough, German tuning company DMC can help. The company brought its modified Lamborghinis to teh show floor.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

Mercedes-Benz trotted out its SLS AMG GT3 race car as a prelude to the unveiling of its latest, the Mercedes-AMG GT3.

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Ford GT
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Ford GT

The GT was unveiled earlier this year during the Detroit auto show, but Ford brought it to Geneva to give Europeans a look.

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1974 Ford Escort Mexico
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Ford Escort Mexico

The Ford Escort Mexico was introduced in 1970 in order to capitalize on Ford's success in the London to Mexico Rally which had been won by an Escort.  Shown is a 1974 model.

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AVIA BMW 235i rally car
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AVIA BMW 235i rally car

KW, a maker of race suspensions, showed off AVIA's BMW 235i rally car in Geneva.

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Toyota Avensis
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Toyota Avensis

Toyota presented an update to its Avensis, a family car sold in Europe, at the Geneva show.

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Jeep Renegade
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Jeep Renegade

Jeep brought its tiny Renegade, a model sized for Europe, to the Geneva show.

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Land Rover Defender
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Land Rover Defender

Land Rover's legendary Defender will see a break in production until the company can develop a new one.

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Morgan Roadster
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Morgan Roadster

Morgan brought its retro-looking Roadster to the Geneva show floor.

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Infiniti QX30 concept

Infiniti unveiled its near-production QX30 concept, a compact SUV, at the Geneva show.

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Lexus LF-C2
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Lexus LF-C2 concept

The Lexus LF-C2 concept was first seen last year, at the Los Angeles auto show.

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Kia Sportspace concept
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Kia Sportspace concept

Sporty and spacious, Kia's Sportspace concept for the 2015 Geneva auto show is exactly what's said on the tin.

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Quant F concept
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Quant F concept

The Quant F concept uses an electric drivetrain and a unique liquid battery pack.

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Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 concept
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Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 concept

The Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 concept gives a potential look at a new generation of Continental.

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Bugatti Veyron "La Finale"

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Porsche Cayman GT4

Porsche's Cayman GT4 is a harder-edge version of the company's purest sports car.

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Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce
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Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce

The Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce is lighter and more powerful than the Aventador LP 700-4, making it a better car all around.

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