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The most powerful cars in the world came to the 2016 Geneva Motor Show (pictures)

If horsepower is what you're after, look no further than the Palexpo convention center in Geneva, Switzerland. You might not know every brand in this gallery, but some you will immediately recognize.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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Apollo Arrow
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Apollo Arrow

From the company formerly known as Gumpert, the Apollo Arrow packs a whopping 986 horsepower.

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While the car's 4.0-liter V-8 was borrowed from Audi, you're not going to find a car in its lineup with an output like this.

Apollo N
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Apollo N

The car formerly known as the Gumpert Apollo is no slouch itself, putting out about 700 horsepower.

Bugatti Chiron
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Bugatti Chiron

Does the Bugatti Chiron even need an introduction at this point?

Bugatti Chiron
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If power is what you're after, how does 1,479 hp from a 16-cylinder engine sound?

Bugatti Chiron
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Unlike some of the other cars on this list, the Bugatti Chiron was definitely not built by men in a shed.

Bugatti Chiron
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In order to keep everything cool as it blasts way past 200 mph, the Chiron features no fewer than 10 radiators.

Bugatti Chiron
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Considering how bloody quick this car is, the rear end is probably the part of the car you'll see most often.

Pininfarina H2 Speed Concept
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Pininfarina H2 Speed Concept

OK, we pulled a fast one on you here.

Pininfarina H2 Speed Concept
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Pininfarina's H2 Speed concept looks like it has some ungodly amount of horsepower, but in reality, it's rocking about 500 bhp. It generates that using hydrogen though, so it's still pretty cool.

Koenigsegg Regera
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Koenigsegg Regera

There's no need for trickery here -- Koenigsegg's bonkers hybrid makes 1,500 hp.

Koenigsegg Regera
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And people said hybrids would take the fun out of motoring.

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Its unique single-speed transmission will keep pulling the car up to a top speed of 249 mph, or thereabouts.

Koenigsegg Regera
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This isn't a stripped-down affair, either.

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The Regera is positively loaded to the gills with luxurious appointments.

Pagani Huayra BC
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Pagani Huayra BC

Strange days: Pagani's Huayra BC is one of the least powerful cars on this list.

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Although, with 789 hp, this Italian stallion is certainly no slouch.

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If you're a fan of crazy interiors, it's hard to top this one.

Radical RXC Turbo 500R
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Radical RXC Turbo 500R

Radical's always been known for being a bit, er, radical, and its new RXC Turbo 500R keeps that alive.

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The car comes with just 600 hp in standard form, but buyers can crank that up to 700 with help from the factory.

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Power comes by way of a Ford EcoBoost six-cylinder engine.

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The RXC Turbo 500R is Radical's fastest vehicle to date.

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Rimac Concept S

The Rimac Concept S is yet another member of the four-digit power club.

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This electric supercar possesses a claimed 1,365 hp and 1,328 pound-feet of torque.

Techrules TREV
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Techrules TREV

Coming from the Middle Kingdom, we have the 1,030-hp Techrules TREV.

Techrules TREV
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TREV stands for Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle, as it relies upon a turbine to provide juice to its batteries.

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This is not your normal engine bay.

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Top-mounted exhaust pipes are always a lovely design element.

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"No-frills" would be an appropriate description of this Chinese supercar's interior.

Zenvo ST1
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Zenvo ST1

Finally, we've got the 1,104-hp Zenvo ST1. Power comes by way of a 6.8-liter V-8.

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