[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/geneva-motor-show-2017-preview\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/geneva-motor-show-2017-preview\/","headline":"Geneva Motor Show 2017 preview","name":"Geneva Motor Show 2017 preview","description":"The Geneva Motor Show is the one of the most important events in the automotive calendar with the world\u2019s biggest car manufacturers descending on the Swiss city to parade their future models and latest innovations. Thursday March 9th marks the opening of the mammoth industry show, preceded by two press preview days. These are the cars we know are going to be in attendance\u2026 McLaren Super Series The numbers confirmed for McLaren\u2019s second generation Super Series suggest the supercar will […]","datePublished":"2017-03-03","dateModified":"2017-03-06","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\/feature-6.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/feature-6.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/geneva-motor-show-2017-preview\/","about":["EVENT COVERAGE","SHOWS"],"wordCount":719,"keywords":["Alpine A110","Aston Martin Vanquish S","Bentley Bentayga Mulliner","Ferrari 812 Superfast","Geneva Motor Show 2017","McLaren","Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet","Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross","Range Rover Velar","Techrules GT96"],"articleBody":"The Geneva Motor Show is the one of the most important events in the automotive calendar with the world\u2019s biggest car manufacturers descending on the Swiss city to parade their future models and latest innovations.Thursday March 9th marks the opening of the mammoth industry show, preceded by two press preview days. These are the cars we know are going to be in attendance\u2026McLaren Super SeriesThe numbers confirmed for McLaren\u2019s second generation Super Series suggest the supercar will be something special.The company claims that the car will be able to reach 124mph in 7.8 seconds then brake to a standstill in just 4.6 seconds with a stopping distance of 117 metres – about the same as the legendary McLaren P1 and six metres less than the 650S.Alpine A110We recently covered the first car from Renault\u2019s resurrected Alpine sub-brand in quite some depth (more details here), so we won\u2019t bore you with all that again.All you need to know for now is that the mid-engine two-seater A110 is likely to prove a worthy rival to the Porsche 718 Cayman, with around 250bhp from a 1.8-litre mid-mounted four-cylinder turbo petrol engine getting it to 62mph in 4.5 seconds.Range Rover VelarAnother car we\u2019ve spoke about recently is the Velar, which will slot between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport when it goes on sale this July from just under \u00a345,000.With a silhouette not too dissimilar to a stretched-out Evoque, the Velar will be the most aerodynamic Land Rover ever and will debut a new dual touchscreen. Read all about it here.Aston Martin Vanquish SAston will have a few tasty debuts at Geneva. Headlining its line-up will be the acclaimed new Vanquish S [pictured] – the most powerful and dynamic iteration of Aston Martin’s Super GT – but it will also have the stunning AM-RB 001 – Aston\u2019s collaboration with Red Bull Racing.Techrules GT96Is that name a sly dig at Toyota\u2019s underwhelming GT86? Possibly, but this hypercar is in a different league with a power output in excess of 1,000bhp, a 2.5 seconds 0-62mph sprint and 217mph top speed. The China-based Techrules reckons its Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) powertrain can provide up to 93 miles of pure electric motoring too.Ferrari 812 SuperfastProving their knack for ridiculous and overly literal car names, Ferrari\u2019s 812 Superfast will be the brand\u2019s fastest ever car with a 2.9-second 0-62mph sprint time and 211mph-plus top speed when it arrives this spring. All you need to know about the 812 Superfast is right here.Pagani Huayra RoadsterDon\u2019t mistake this drop-top Huayra for a straightforward roof-chopping exercise; the roadster version weighs 70kg less than its coupe counterpart and is significantly faster with an extra 32bhp to play with – now 754bhp. There\u2019s lots more info in this article.Mercedes-Benz E-Class CabrioletFour seats, four doors, a classic fabric peel-back roof and the usual luxury, comfort and agility you\u2019d expect from a Merc means the convertible E-Class is sure to be special. Geneva will be the first time the public will see it in the flesh.Other Mercs expected to be present will be the C 43 Cabriolet and GT C Roadster Edition 50 – both being the work of the brand\u2019s performance-focused AMG division.Bentley Bentayga MullinerAs if your average Bentley isn\u2019t high-end enough, this flagship Bentayga is set to become the ultimate luxury statement.Available from this spring, it includes a Mulliner bottle cooler, unique 22-inch wheel design, new veneer concept and a bespoke Mulliner interior colour split with contrast embroidery.With a six-litre W12 engine producing 600bhp for a four-second 0-62mph sprint, the Bentayga is already the world\u2019s fastest SUV.Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossWe wondered how long Mitsubishi would be able to stand by and watch its Nissan compatriot dominate the family SUV market with the mega-selling Qashqai.\u2018For not much longer\u2019 is the answer to that, it seems, because 2018 will see the introduction of the Eclipse Cross.No hybrid option has been confirmed yet, which feels silly considering the vast appeal of the Outlander PHEV – Britain\u2019s most popular plug-in vehicle. Instead, it will be offered with either a 1.5-litre petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel engine.However, images released so far suggest its sharp looks should chime well with British buyers."},{"@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":"Geneva Motor Show 2017 preview","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/geneva-motor-show-2017-preview\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]