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Production GTA Spano headed to Geneva

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 10:52 pm

When we first saw the GTA Spano this time last year, the limited-run Spanish-built supercar was being introduced at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. At that time, the Spano was being touted as a Spain’s answer to an increasing number of niche super cars being built all over the world.

A year later and we’re all here, waiting in earnest for the production of the GTA Spano, but GTA Motors has confirmed that the "definitive" version of the Spano has been penciled in to make its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. We’re guessing that "definitive" is just a term that they are using to say that they have finished tweaking their supercar and are finally ready to start production.

The Spano will be limited to only 99 units, which means that it’s going to be tough to get a piece of this supercar. For what it’s worth, though, the GTA Spano is powered by an 8.3-liter V10 engine that produces a mouth-watering 780 horsepower and 920 Nm of torque, performance capabilities that allow the Spanish supercar to hit 0-60 mph in just under three seconds while hitting a top speed of 217 mph.

gallery: 2011 GTA Spano

Surprise: Volvo V40 Photos Leaked Ahead of Geneva Debut

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 10:52 pm

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We’ve already had a pretty good look at the all-new Volvo V40 thanks to numerous leaks and teaser photos. Now, Polish magazine Motodziennik has let loose a pair of pictures showing the whole V40 prior to its scheduled debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

We already had a pretty good look at the V40′s form thanks to a leaked spread from a Swedish magazine last week. Even Volvo’s own Facebook teaser photo gave quite a bit away, especially once the shadows had been removed. Now that we can see the full car, we see the V40 uses Volvo’s familial DNA, including a hexagonal grille, swept back headlamps, flowing hips, a rising belt line, and full-height hockey-stick taillights. Out back, the V40 makes a nod to the petite C30 with a hatch that’s crafted mostly from glass.

Volvo has already stated that the V40 will not be coming Stateside, which makes sense given the brand’s discontinuation of the slow-selling V50 wagon. The automaker has yet to confirm any details, but it’s rumored that the V40 will be offered with 1.4- and 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines, optional all-wheel drive, and Volvo’s City and Pedestrian Safety systems.

The all-new Volvo V40 is said to ride on the brand’s new Scalable Platform Architecture that will underpin the majority of its future models. Previous reports have stated the V40′s length at 177.2 inches long; if true, that’s a foot longer than a Volkswagen Golf, almost a foot longer than the about-to-be-replaced Audi A3 (its closest competition), and just 0.8 inches shorter than the outgoing Volvo V50.

Stay with Motor Trend for the official details on the Volvo V40 once it makes its debut at the Geneva show in a few weeks, and for all the news from the show floor.

Source: Motodziennik Facebook