Friday, February 26, 2010

Geneva Motor Show: Hispano Suiza returns ... again

hispnosuiza.jpgGeneva Motor Show will see the revival of brand Hispano Suiza on the example of the concept, based on the Audi R8.


Coming Geneva Motor Show will witness the revival of brand Hispano Suiza. Appear before the public a conceptual model, built on the Audi R8. Thus, according to preliminary information, Hispano Suiza will cost far more expensive than the "donor". Estimated cost model will be 700,000 euros.

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If the exterior of the concept has captured the features of R8, then a power plant occurred just a radical change. First, the 5.2-liter V8 engine now develops 600 hp instead of "permitted" 525. In addition, Hispano Suiza added 150-hp electric motor, so that the total power of the hybrid unit is an impressive 750 horses.

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Speedo needle at reincarnate R8 reaches the mark of 100 km / h in 3.4 seconds and stops at 320 km / h. Supercar able to overcome the short distances, working exclusively on the electric range.



In fairness it should be noted that Geneva has been a resurgence of Spanish brands in the past. In 2000 and 2001. are also adorned concepts Hispano Suiza, but did not get farther. It is hoped that this time Suiza go into production and it can be seen on the roads.

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