World premiere
Foreign Passenger Cars
| Booth No. |
Exhibitor Name |
Exhibit Name |
New Function / Feature |
| W01 |
Volkswagen |
Concept Car |
The main highlight of the Volkswagen exhibits is a world premier of the second edition of the "New Small Family" concept car, succeeding the debut of the "up!" at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September. Volkswagen, the creator of the original Beetle, proposes this innovative concept vehicle which shall satisfy the needs for future "Mobility," whilst considering the growing concerns for the environment. |
| W04 |
Audi |
Concept car |
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| C01 |
BMW |
BMW Concept 1 Series tii |
Based on the new BMW 1 Series Coupé being presented to the world public for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007, this fascinating design study is the consistent evolution of BMW's compact two-door with a clear focus on uncompromising sportiness. |
| BMW M3 Sedan |
The incredible power of the new 4.0-litre 309 kW/420 hp V8 gives the BMW M3 Saloon a standard of performance almost as shattering as that of the Coupé: Acceleration to 100 km/h comes in 4.9 seconds, the high engine speed concept so typical of BMW M then continuing to provide outstanding thrust and performance all the way to the car's top speed. |
| C07 |
Lotus |
Elise SC |
The Supercharged Elise SC, a 220 PS version of the multi award-winning roadster, easily identified by its new rear spoiler and unique new design of alloy road wheels.
The Lotus-designed, Magnuson-produced supercharger uses a smaller Eaton rotor pack (an M45 unit) than that of the current Exige S, and is married to the intake manifold plenum as part of a single-piece casting. Combined with the absence of an intercooler and its associated pipework, this integrated supercharger/intake assembly contributes to an 8kg reduction in engine weight compared with the Exige S.
As you might expect of a car with 220 PS and weighing only 903 kg (1987 lbs), the performance of the Elise SC is electrifying - 0-60 mph in 4.4 secs / 0-100 km/h in 4.6 secs (estimated); 0-100 mph / 160 km/h in 10.7 secs (estimated); top speed 150 mph / 240 km/h (estimated). The fuel economy of the Elise SC is impressive with an estimated combined figure of 9.1 litres / 100 km (31.0 mpg). |
| E07B |
Ford |
Escape Adventure |
Ford Escape Expression - building on the design of the current Escape, Ford designers have made several 'teasing' changes to draw attention to future possibilities, hinting at styling opportunities that can be quickly introduced to market either as production changes or as accessories.
"Our goal from the start was to accentuate the Escape's on-road presence with styling changes that would enhance its appeal as a crossover SUV. To achieve this, we focused mainly on the grille and head light areas," said Paul Gibson, Chief Designer, Asia Pacific and Africa.
It is a shape and form he knows well, as Gibson was responsible for the exterior facelift for MY06 Escape.
The three-bar grille with silver-accented air intakes gives the front end more horizontal width and ties laterally into the enlarged head lights. Two large lower silver-accented triangular vents contrast with the Fire red pearl paint and again visually touch with the silver-accented side mirrors
Key to the more aggressive front styling, the head lights are larger and more oval in overall shape where as the current Escape head lights stand tall and are very rectangular in comparison.
Set as much as 10mm outward at the front and 25mm outward at the rear, 18x7-inch alloy wheels with 235/60R18 tires fill the wheel arches and firmly ground the Escape.
That punchy color - Fire red - is a combination of red base with a mix of yellow pearl in the clear coat. In profile, the 70 percent dark tinted glass and silver roof bars contrast perfectly with the hot crimson paintwork.
The rear diffuser is Fire red with a horizontal silver accent consistent with the front. The tail lights are the real surprise. The current Escape tail lights are vertical; these are horizontal. The design incorporates LEDs to achieve a unique look and result. |
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