We were hopeful for an intriguing vehicle from Corbellati, but the car seems a bit ... goofy. The booth also seemed low on traffic and buzz each time we passed by
With 1,800 hp from a 9.0-liter V8 biturbo engine, Corbellati believes its car capable of topping 300 mph
The Corbellati Missile has a carbon fiber chassis and body
Those robust curves come to a quick end at the Corbellati Missile's rear
World premiere of the Corbellati Missile
We're not yet confident that Corbellati will be challenging Koenigsegg, Bugatti and Hennessey for the production car speed record
The all-new Techrules Ren RS is a single-seat track car with turbine range-extended electric powertrain
The Ren RS has several powertrain options, including a 1,287-hp six-motor layout
Techrules debuts the Ren RS
This is the third Geneva Motor Show in a row at which Techrules has debuted a wild microturbine hybrid supercar
Techrules Ren RS
Seat has spun off its Cupra brand with a bang, the 671-hp e-Racer all-electric touring race car
The Koenigsegg Regera d'Elegance has Swedish Blue paint with blue-tint carbon fiber and Ocean Green striping
The Koenigsegg Regera d'Elegance's interior matches the exterior
Apparently there are Bugatti customers wanting more performance than the regular, old Chiron can give. For them, the Chiron Sport drops 40 lb (18 kg) and adds a dynamic handling package
Bugatti will begin deliveries of the US$3.26 million Chiron Sport later this year
Zenvo is still going strong, debuting the TSR-S, which sits between the TS1 GT road car and the track-oriented TSR
The TSR-S develops between 700 and 1,177 hp via three settings
The multi-axis rotational rear wing is a highlight of the new TSR-S. "The Centripetal Wing is an exceptional development that allows for increased grip and higher cornering speed. Whereas most supercars only achieve optimum downforce in cornering at a certain speed, the multi-rotational function of the wing distributes downforce in an innovative way to deliver the optimum amount of cornering grip at any speed. Whilst lifting to boost downforce, the wing also tilts while cornering – for example, lifting the left side of the wing when cornering left and vice versa, to propel the car to the inside of the corner, ensuring exceptional stability and grip," explains Zenvo founder and chief technical officer Troels Vollertsen
Koenigsegg celebrates its 25th anniversary with this beautifully blue CCX "certified legend"
The Giugiaro-designed Techrules Ren joins the Techrules Ren RS in Geneva
The Pagani Huayra Roadster debuted just a year ago at Geneva 2017, and the limited 100-model run has already sold out. Pagani said at Geneva 2018 that it expects to deliver 40 models this year
At this point, they should just call it the Pagani Zombie - the Zonda just keeps coming back in new editions
Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta
It may be older, but we thought this Zonda upstaged the Huayra Roadster at the show, mostly based on its rich-blue color
The Zonda HP Barchetta is "Horacio Pagani’s personal vision of the perfect Zonda"
A look at the HP Barchetta's distinctive leather and plaid interior
Pagani first showed the Zonda HP Barchetta at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta
A peek inside the Pagani Huayra Roadster on show in Geneva
One of two new special-edition Alpine A110s, the Légende is designed around comfortable touring, featuring six-way-adjustable seats and other upgrades
The Alpine A110 Légende is powered by a 249-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbo
The new Alpine A110 Pure edition is a driver-focused model inspired by the A110 Berlinette that won the Monte Carlo Rally in 1973
Alpine also shows the A110 GT4 race car
It's not the prettiest sports car in Geneva, but the new SIN S1 is an interesting modular DIY track/road car that lets you choose from various configurations and powertrains
The SIN S1 can be configured as a stripped down track car and/or a proper street-legal coupe
The SIN S1 can run 310-hp and 365-hp engine options, a plug-in hybrid powertrain or an all-electric drive
SIN S1 drivers will choose from powertrain, body type and interior options
SIN also debuts the 570-hp plug-in hybrid version of its R1 550 sports car. It offers 37 miles (60 km) of all-electric city driving, then opens up on highways when the 450-hp 6.2-liter V8 kicks in
With the new Tesla Roadster threatening to dethrone Rimac as the ultimate go-to in top-end electric performance, the Croatian electric supercar maker presents the all-new 1,914-hp C_Two
We'd say the Rimac C_Two is the most exciting hypercar debut in Geneva this year
Beyond its cutting-edge powertrain, the Rimac C_Two is loaded with other impressive tech, including a facial recognition door locking system, Level 4 autonomous hardware capabilities and a slick digital interior
Rimac gives electric car fans another model to drool over
A 671-hp all-electric race car is a pretty good way to spin off a new brand, which is exactly what SEAT has done with the Cupra e-Racer
Cupra e-Racer
Techrules pops the canopy open on the Ren RS' single-seat cockpit
Techrules Ren RS
Techrules Ren RS
A look at the Ren RS' no-nonsense driver cockpit
All those new supercar debuts look good in their own right, but we kind of prefer the classic curves of the 1965 AC Cobra 427
Goodyear shows off its tires on the AC Cobra
The Mercedes-AMG GT 53 four-door is powered by a 429-hp 3.0-liter inline-six
The Mercedes-AMG GT R coupe joins the all-new GT 4-Door in Geneva
Mercedes-AMG GT 53
Volvo's new hybrid/electric performance brand Polestar comes to Geneva and shows its simply named "1" coupe
Polestar says that it has received more than 6,000 expressions of interest for the 600-hp 1 hybrid 2+2 GT coupe - too bad it's only building 500 cars per year. Official pre-ordering opens on Tues, March 13
Along with crazy concept cars, insane hypercars is a category that keeps folks coming back to the Geneva Motor Show each year full of anticipation. With the growth of ultra-powerful electric and hybrid powertrain technology, Geneva's stable of high-powered performance cars has only gotten more diverse and more compelling. This year is no exception, seeing everything from the world's quickest electric sports coupe, to a single-seat microturbine-backed electric track car, to several cars designed to be the all-out fastest production cars ever built.
The Hypercars
It's not usually an easy job crowning the best of the best when it comes to Geneva's pool of new hypercars, but the Rimac C_Two rises rather easily to the top this year. Just two years after finally moving the Concept_One from years-old concept to production car, Rimac is back with its successor, an absolutely razor-edge machine with a 1,914-hp four-motor electric powertrain, claimed 400-mile (650-km) range, Level 4 autonomous capabilities, and myriad other high-tech bits and bobs.
Rimac gives electric car fans another model to drool over
As Rimac explains it, the C_Two can shoot from 0 to 60 mph in (a just better than Tesla) 1.85 seconds, complete the 1/4 mile in 9.1 seconds, keep accelerating to 186 mph (300 km/h) in 11.8 seconds from standstill, and power all the way to a 258-mph (412-km/h) top speed. We would have hoped Rimac would cut loose the annoying underscored naming structure for something more befitting, but beyond that, the C_Two meets and exceeds all possible expectations.
We're not exactly sure where the line between supercar and hypercar is drawn, and given how quickly specs are evolving, we're not sure that line would stay in the same place very long, anyway. If pressed for an answer, though, we'd say that 1,000+ hp is quickly becoming the standard for the hypercar halo. We'd also say that "hypercar" should be reserved for the lightest, sleekest coupes on the floor, while "supercar" can also include sedans with the proper performance credentials.
Or something like that.
The LVCHI Venere is the latest Chinese all-electric super sedan promising big things
With its four seats, coach rear doors and 992-hp four-motor electric powertrain, the all-new Venere from Shanghai startup LVCHI Auto falls into the supercar category quite nicely. And its smooth, curvy looks and 2.5-second 0-62 mph (100 km/h) estimate only support claims of being super among sedans. The Venere's 100-kWh lithium-ion battery delivers an estimated 405 miles (652 km) of comfy GT cruising, enjoyed from within an impressive digital cockpit. Top speed is listed at 177 mph (285 km/h). LVCHI plans to bring the Venere to market in 2019, with Turin, Italy serving as the base of production.
Other supercar highlights: the McLaren Senna, the latest Paganis to roll off the lines, and a pair of hardcore Lamborghinis.
A modular oddity
Not quite as "hyper," "super" or even "decent-looking" as other cars in the gallery, but every bit as memorable, the new S1 from Sin Cars features a modular framework that lets customers build it exactly as they see fit - anything from a stripped-down, open-top track car to a hard-topped tourer. That modular design doesn't make for the best-looking piece of automotive art in Geneva, but it's an interesting proposition for getting a high-performance sports car exactly how you want it.
The SIN S1 can run 310-hp and 365-hp engine options, a plug-in hybrid powertrain or an all-electric drive
Start with the style of car you want - from an ultralight, bare-chassised track car to a full-bodied sports coupe - then drop in the powertrain of choice and equip the interior for the style of driving you have in mind. Powertrain options include a 310-hp 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, a 365-hp 3.5-liter engine, a plug-in hybrid with 120-hp electric motor, and a 268-hp all-electric powertrain. Even after purchase, the owner can take advantage of all that modularity in updating the design over the vehicle's lifecycle. The show car with bare tubular chassis on one side and fuller body kit on the other does a good job showing off the build-it-yourself nature of the design.
Chris joined the New Atlas team in 2011 and now serves as the automotive and campers editor, traveling extensively to gather the latest news on cars, outdoor sports gear and other innovations designed to help people experience and enjoy the greater world around them.