2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: What To Watch For
THE 2009 FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW – the 63rd German International Motor Show – is just around the corner, running from the 17th to the 27th of September.
Among the cars already known to be debuting at the event, the Lexus Premium Compact Concept stands out a
THE 2009 FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW - the 63rd German International Motor Show - is just around the corner, running from the 17th to the 27th of September.
Among the cars already known to be debuting at the event, the Lexus Premium Compact Concept stands out as the only model the world has yet to have had a glimpse of, with only a single illustration revealed so far.
The hotly anticipated 2010 Volkswagen Golf R is expected to make its first appearance at the event, showing off what many speculate will be an all-wheel-drive version of the GTI with a power figure around the 208kW mark.
Aston Martin's 2010 Rapide four-door coupe will get its first 'in the flesh' reveal at the show, powered by the same 350kW 6.0 litre V12 engine found in the DB9.
Revealed through images and official details back in July, the 2010 Audi A5 Sportback will also get its first live appearance at Frankfurt. offering the same four-door convenience of its sedan siblings in the Audi line-up with the coupe styling the A5 is known for.
The 2010 Bentley Mulsanne, revealed for the first time at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this past weekend, is scheduled to appear at Frankfurt. With minimal details revealed at Monterey, the Mulsanne's technical details will be uncovered at Frankfurt.
Succeeding the venerable F430, Ferrari's all-new 2010 F458 Italia supercar will appear in Frankfurt next month as well, showcasing a 4.5 litre V8 developing 425kW and 540Nm of torque.
Mazda's special MX-5 Superlight, of which only the rear end and side has been revealed so far, will make its highly-awaited first appearance at the event. Mazda has been quick to note that the car is merely a concept, built as something of an anniversary gift to celebrate the MX-5's 20th birthday.
Peugeot will show off its Audi TT alternative, the 2010 Peugeot RCZ, at the show, after revealing new images and technical details of the production model this week.
Perhaps the highlight of the show, Mercedes-Benz will finally unveil the 2011 SLS AMG. Due to be built in extremely limited numbers, the SLS AMG will be powered by a 6.2 litre V8, developing 420kW and 649Nm of torque, with a 0-100km/h time of just 3.8 seconds.
Other models scheduled to appear at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show include:
- 2010 BMW 5 Series GT
- 2010 Citroen DS
- 2010 Jaguar XJ
- 2010 Lamborghini LP550-2 Balboni
- 2010 Saab 9-5
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate
- 2010 Mazda CX-7 Update
- 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo Update
- 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost
- 2010 Hyundai ix35
- 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe update
- 2010 Kia Sorento
- 2010 Kia c'eed
- 2010 Alfa Romeo Milano
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
- Trabant nT
- BMW Green Sports Car
Rumoured:
- Volvo C30 ReCharge Concept
- 2011 MINI Speedster (and Broadspeed?)
- 2011 Audi A1
- Bugatti Bordeaux
- MINI Crossover (Countryman?)
Stay tuned to TMR for all the news from the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.