Bologna Motor Show 2008: Girls

Let’s take a little break from all the spy photos, new models, concepts and industry news. We have already seen the video highlights from the Bologna Motor Show.

It’s time to show the secret highlights of every motor show, the girls. Keep on readinglooking to see the best from the show. Enjoy!

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Video: Highlights from the 2008 Bologna Motor Show

This years Bologna Motor Show had some very interesting models on display. Some of the newest cars on display were the all new Mazda 3 Hatchback, Volkswagen Golf VI Plus, Scirocco Studie R, Audi A1 Concept, Lamborghini Estoque concept, Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder and Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M.

There was even a race track inside the fair grounds where hot Fiat 500s were doing laps.

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Maserati introduces MC Sport Line customization program at Bologna Motor Show

Ferrari already has their One To One Personalisation Programme, which makes their vehicles even more exclusive. Now their sister brand Maserati has developed a special series of new options named “MC Sport Line”, which makes its worldwide debut at the Bologna Motor Show.

The GranTurismo S, the ultimate expression of Maserati performance on roads, was the model chosen to present to the public the first proposals of the “MC Sport Line” catalogue, which will be extended in the GranTurismo range and then cover the entire Maserati line-up during the course of 2009.

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Volkswagen presents Golf BiFuel at Bologna Motor Show

In addition to the new Golf Plus and extremely hot Scirocco Studie R Volkswagen introduced today the first Golf ever to be factory-equipped for operation with auto gas (LPG).

The biva­lent drive – a simple switchover and it can be driven with gasoline – reduces costs and emissions. When the new Golf BiFuel is powered by LPG (liquified petroleum gas), its environmental impact compared to a gasoline engine: a greater than 10 percent reduction in CO2 emissions.

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Volkswagen shows Scirocco Studie R at Bologna Motor Show

From car racing to the street: In May 2008, two Scirocco GT24 race cars finished first and second in their class at the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring track. Now Volkswagen is presenting a street version of the race car at the Bologna Motor Show: the Scirocco Studie R has a 198 kW / 270 PS engine for everyday practicality, yet it still delivers aggressive propulsive power.

This power is distributed by a 6-speed dual clutch transmission. Adapted directly from car racing are the coilovers, four-piston brake calipers and a sound-optimized exhaust system.

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New Volkswagen Golf Plus VI unveiled at Bologna Motor Show

According to Volkswagen, Golf Plus is clever like a van, compact like a Golf. Surely it is (little)more compact than the standard Golf, but we would not compare it with a van. Volkswagen has high hopes for the new Golf Plus as the previous model was not really a success at all. Visually, the new “Plus” forges a link to the classic body style of the just introduced sixth Golf generation.

Volkswagen has improved fuel consumption by up to 0.8 liters fuel per 100 kilometers, depending on the power level.

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All-new Mazda3 Hatchback debuts at Bologna Motor Show

Mazda released first images of the Mazda3 Hatch back in November. Now when the new Mazda3 Hatchback is on display at Bologna Motor Show they have released more details and additional images.

The car has a more dynamic and sportier design and a very impressive list of features when comparing to the current Mazda3. It is also longer than its predecessor.

The car is more quiet as there is a 6 to 11 % noise reduction compared previous generation, thanks to aerodynamic work, increased suspension rigidity, optimal positioning of vibration dampening material, increased body and panel rigidity.

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