[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/5-best-performance-cars-at-geneva-motor-show\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/5-best-performance-cars-at-geneva-motor-show\/","headline":"5 best performance cars at Geneva Motor Show","name":"5 best performance cars at Geneva Motor Show","description":"You don\u2019t need us to explain how big a deal the Geneva Motor Show is. It is probably the world\u2019s biggest automotive event with every car maker on the planet eager to get people talking about them. We\u2019ve already laid out our favourite new reveals from this year\u2019s event, but this time, we\u2019ve shifted our focus to the weird and wonderful supercars that broke cover in Geneva. The Swiss city provided the stage for the unveiling of the new McLaren […]","datePublished":"2017-03-09","dateModified":"2017-03-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Aston-Martin-Valkyrie-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Aston-Martin-Valkyrie-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/5-best-performance-cars-at-geneva-motor-show\/","about":["EVENT COVERAGE","PERFORMANCE CARS","SHOWS","SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":712,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin Valkyrie","Ford GT","Geneva Motor Show 2017","Performance Cars","RUF CTR","Super Cars","Techrules Ren","Vanda Dendrobium"],"articleBody":"You don\u2019t need us to explain how big a deal the Geneva Motor Show is. It is probably the world\u2019s biggest automotive event with every car maker on the planet eager to get people talking about them.We\u2019ve already laid out our favourite new reveals from this year\u2019s event, but this time, we\u2019ve shifted our focus to the weird and wonderful supercars that broke cover in Geneva.The Swiss city provided the stage for the unveiling of the new McLaren 720S and Ferrari 812 Superfast, but it was also where Aston Martin revealed the name of its hypercar collaboration with Red Bull.Aston Martin ValkyrieThe car formerly known as the AM-RB 001 will now be known as the Aston Martin Valkyrie. For those not up on their Norse mythology, the Valkyrie were female figures who choose who may live and who would die in battle. They would then bring half of those slain on the battlefield to Valhalla: the afterlife governed by Odin, Ruler of the Gods. Yes, quite.Another influencing factor in the name was that it started with a V, just like the Vantage, Virage, Vanquish and Vulcan. So all that mythological backstory was irrelevant, yeah?Aston Martin\u2019s chief creative officer Marek Reichman said the brand\u2019s model names \u201cneed to have deep meaning […] to inspire and excite\u201d.\u201cThe Valkyrie is an incredibly special car that demands an equally remarkable name; an uncompromising car that leaves nothing in reserve,\u201d added Mr Reichman. \u201cThe connotations of power and honour, of being chosen by the Gods are so evocative, and so pertinent to a car that only a fortunate few will ever experience.\u201dSadly, no further information was revealed on the car.Vanda DendrobiumSingapore may not be celebrated for its hypercars but all that could soon change following the unveiling of the all-electric Dendrobium concept.This high-performance, zero-emission two-seater is the product of Singapore electric mobility experts Vanda Electrics.Its striking exterior is backed up by some impressive performance figures too,with the car stated as being able to clear 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed in excess of 200mph. No word on mile range yet though.Vanda Electrics\u2019 previous products are worlds away from this – an electric mini scooter and an zero-emission van – but the company aspires to offer a high performance halo product that will sit in the luxury sector. We hope they succeed!Techrules RenChinese automotive R&D company Techrules revealed the final design for its first series hybrid supercar.Named Ren, the car sits on a lightweight chassis designed to motorsport standards and the flagship model will use a diesel-electric powertrain producing up to 1,287bhp. That means it can race from 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds with a maximum range of 727 miles.Ford GTFord had already revealed all on its new Fiesta ST ahead of the Geneva show, so it chose the event to show off the Ford GT in \u201866 Heritage Edition livery instead.The model honours Ford’s 1966 Le Mans victory with a shadow black exterior in either gloss or matte finish with silver stripes and exposed carbon fibre. There are also 20-inch one-piece forged aluminium wheels in a gold satin clearcoat with black lug nuts.RUF CTRWe all have those grand ideas that we never get round to executing and that\u2019s exactly what this 2017 CTR was for Alois Ruf, president and owner of revered sports car manufacturer RUF Automobile.\u201cThe concept for the 2017 CTR is one that I have had in my head for a very long time,\u201d Mr Ruf explained. \u201cWe have been waiting for the right point in our history to build our own car and the 30th anniversary of the CTR \u2018Yellow Bird\u2019 is that moment.\u201dThis fourth-generation supercar aims to pay homage to the 1987 CTR Yellow Bird in both form and function. It sits on a rear-wheel drive bespoke carbon fibre monocoque chassis and boasts a power-to-weight ratio of just 3.5lbs per horsepower. Meanwhile, the car\u2019s silhouette, narrow body, rear air inlets and fascias are all direct nods to the company\u2019s heritage.Under the bonnet is a 700bhp 3.6-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine that can get it up to 62mph in less than 3.5 seconds with a 225mph top speed."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Event Coverage","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"5 best performance cars at Geneva Motor Show","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/5-best-performance-cars-at-geneva-motor-show\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]