Singapore Motorshow 2006 *56k warning*

Mirage77 · 11-11-2006, 05:34 AM

It's the Singapore Motorshow this week and I'm giving it first hand to you!

I'm just back from over 5 hours at the show, held at two entire levels of exhibition space. I'll let the pictures do most of the talkin'...

Ferrari & Maserati
Both Italian automakers shared a display which had 4 of their proudest stallions: The new 599GTB Fiorano, the F430, The Gransport MC Victory and the Quattroporte Sport GT.

Lamborghini
Not willing to be outdone by the fellow at Maralleno and Modena, the automaker from Bologna displayed the Gallardo Spyder, the LP640 (customised specially by a local businessman, the first LP640 in S'pore) and the Gallardo.

Subaru
The Japanese automaker had the biggest stand in the whole Motorshow, and for good reason: they presented the new Tribecca SUV and the facelifted Legacy.

Look at that hideous front. I still like Subaru despite of their crime here.

Lexus
The new LS460 on display, as well as their concept supercar, the LF-A. Also, they had a RX400h in cross-section so that one could view the hybrid system in greater detail.

Check out this LED headlights!

Even the short wheelbase LS felt gargantuan.

Russ Swift's stunt show, hosted by Subaru
Some of his stunts are so amazing you'd keep second-guessing on whether he'll crash... But he doesn't. I have a few videos, but for some reason my videos aren't really compatible with YouTube. Took some good pictures nonetheless...

Russ prepares to enter the arena...

Mitsuoka Motors
Just look at these horrendous things.

This is based on the Honda Accord.

This is based on the Nissan Fuga or the Infiniti M45 (I think). Looks like a Rolls from front and back but interior remains as a Nissan. Horrible horrible. But ahem, nice booty lady...

This is the Orochi. Priced nearly as expensive as our Quattroporte. Go figure...

Assorted pictures

Alfa Spider

Subaru something (forgot the name of this pocket rocket)... 300+bhp, does 0-100 in sub 4 seconds.

Lifan 520 - China's version of the 5 Series I see...

Look at that nasty interior!

Toyota Concept

Geely CK - another Chinese car... The invasion commences.

Skoda Octavia VRS - now this is one heck of a car... No budget for a GTI? This is your best bet.

Mysterious i-Drive controller in Ssangyong - yes guys, I saw this in the Ssangyong Chairman... And guess what it is? A container!

Rinspeed ?? - I found this utterly distasteful.

That's all for now guys, until I get to upload my videos... Enjoy!

MikeJ · 11-11-2006, 05:41 AM

Nice pictures. I went to the 2001 Singapore Motorshow and it looks like the event has grown quite a bit since then.

Mirage77 · 11-11-2006, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeJ

Nice pictures. I went to the 2001 Singapore Motorshow and it looks like the event has grown quite a bit since then.

I forgot to mention, Audi BMW and Mercedes are all not present, unlike in 2001. I have no idea why they're not there, but I'm most disappointed. They could have stolen the show.

Mirage77 · 11-11-2006, 06:20 AM

Yes! I finally got the darn videos to work...

Quattroporte video from long ago:

klier · 11-11-2006, 07:36 AM

Awesome thread man. Thanks for thaking the time to post those pics and videos. KArma given.

Mirage77 · 11-11-2006, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klier

Awesome thread man. Thanks for thaking the time to post those pics and videos. KArma given.

No problem klier. I'm devoted to this place.

Bruce · 11-11-2006, 09:28 AM

In all honestly the Ferrari's and Maserati's do little for, never really been a fan of either

However those Lamborghini's!

Karma!

rightnow · 11-11-2006, 04:49 PM

Omgad, i thought he was going to crash the Quattroporte.

Mirage77 · 11-12-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rightnow

Omgad, i thought he was going to crash the Quattroporte.

Heh, it was actually the salesperson who drove the car out for the test drive... He's a very careful man.

11-11-2006, 05:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Singapore Motorshow 2006 56k warning It's the Singapore Motorshow this week and I'm giving it first hand to you! I'm just back from over 5 hours at the show, held at two entire levels of exhibition space. I'll let the pictures do most of the talkin'... Ferrari & Maserati Both Italian automakers shared a display which had 4 of their proudest stallions: The new 599GTB Fiorano, the F430, The Gransport MC Victory and the Quattroporte Sport GT. Lamborghini Not willing to be outdone by the fellow at Maralleno and Modena, the automaker from Bologna displayed the Gallardo Spyder, the LP640 (customised specially by a local businessman, the first LP640 in S'pore) and the Gallardo. Subaru The Japanese automaker had the biggest stand in the whole Motorshow, and for good reason: they presented the new Tribecca SUV and the facelifted Legacy. Look at that hideous front. I still like Subaru despite of their crime here. Lexus The new LS460 on display, as well as their concept supercar, the LF-A. Also, they had a RX400h in cross-section so that one could view the hybrid system in greater detail. Check out this LED headlights! Even the short wheelbase LS felt gargantuan. Russ Swift's stunt show, hosted by Subaru Some of his stunts are so amazing you'd keep second-guessing on whether he'll crash... But he doesn't. I have a few videos, but for some reason my videos aren't really compatible with YouTube. Took some good pictures nonetheless... Russ prepares to enter the arena... Mitsuoka Motors Just look at these horrendous things. This is based on the Honda Accord. This is based on the Nissan Fuga or the Infiniti M45 (I think). Looks like a Rolls from front and back but interior remains as a Nissan. Horrible horrible. But ahem, nice booty lady... This is the Orochi. Priced nearly as expensive as our Quattroporte. Go figure... Assorted pictures Alfa Spider Subaru something (forgot the name of this pocket rocket)... 300+bhp, does 0-100 in sub 4 seconds. Lifan 520 - China's version of the 5 Series I see... Look at that nasty interior! Toyota Concept Geely CK - another Chinese car... The invasion commences. Skoda Octavia VRS - now this is one heck of a car... No budget for a GTI? This is your best bet. Mysterious i-Drive controller in Ssangyong - yes guys, I saw this in the Ssangyong Chairman... And guess what it is? A container! Rinspeed ?? - I found this utterly distasteful. That's all for now guys, until I get to upload my videos... Enjoy! Last edited by Mirage77; 11-11-2006 at 05:43 AM..

11-11-2006, 05:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
MikeJ Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oulu Posts: 2,074 My Mood: Thanks: 172 Thanked 622 Times in 320 Posts	Re: Singapore Motorshow 2006 56k warning Nice pictures. I went to the 2001 Singapore Motorshow and it looks like the event has grown quite a bit since then.

11-11-2006, 06:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: Singapore Motorshow 2006 56k warning Yes! I finally got the darn videos to work... Quattroporte video from long ago:

11-11-2006, 07:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
klier Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2,533 My Mood: Thanks: 423 Thanked 126 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Singapore Motorshow 2006 56k warning Awesome thread man. Thanks for thaking the time to post those pics and videos. KArma given.

11-11-2006, 09:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,457 My Mood: Thanks: 3,577 Thanked 2,898 Times in 1,767 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Re: Singapore Motorshow 2006 56k warning In all honestly the Ferrari's and Maserati's do little for, never really been a fan of either However those Lamborghini's! Karma!

11-11-2006, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
rightnow Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 227 Thanks: 19 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Singapore Motorshow 2006 56k warning Omgad, i thought he was going to crash the Quattroporte.

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