The 85th Geneva Motor Show was a dazzling display of the future, fuelled by everything from petrol and diesel to electricity and hydrogen, and combinations thereof. The use of cutting-edge material and construction technique also made many drop their jaws and open their eyes. Here’s what went down.
Report: Jim Gorde
Photography: Newspress
ALFA ROMEO
4C Spider
After the coupĂ© came in with a sub-900 kg kerb weight, it’s fair to expect the new 4C Spider to be just as nimble and a joy to drive around in as its fixed-head counterpart. The 1.75-litre TBI turbocharged and direct injected four makes 235 PS, and, paired to the seven-speed twin-clutch auto-box, allows a 0-100 km/h dash in just 4.5 seconds.