Essen Motor Show 2014 Prologue

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Essen Motor Show 2014 Prologue Photos and Stories.

MESSE ESSEN GmbH - Essen Motor Show, Germany's top Automotive Show, oldtimers, classic, tuning, design, hot rods and motorbikes., 2014-11-29 - 2014-12-07, Norbertstraße 2, Essen, Germany

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Prologue

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Essen Motor Show 2014 Prologue

Germany's top Automotive Show opens on 29 November and runs to December 29. This year there will be a Special show for Formula 1 made in Germany, noting the spectacular performance of the Mercedes Benz Formula 1 team this 2014 season.

Mercedes-Benz 2014 F1 Italian GP 2014 Nico Rosber
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Other shows themes are based on oldtimers and classic cars, tuning, automobile design, hot rods and motorbikes.

The Special Shows will have firms exhibiting their newest developments including Giugiaro, Hyundai, IED, Peugeot, Rinspeed, Sbarro and Zenvo. Around 20 studies will highlighted under the spotlights at the fair. Rinspeed company will exhibit a fully electric study for autonomous driving. The "XchangeE" touring saloon is equipped with newly designed seating which is reminiscent of the relaxation seats in the Business Class of large airlines.

Zenvo ST1
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Essen Motor Show Media

Horsepower purists will enjoy the Zenvo ST1 from the Danish manufacturer Zenvo Automotive. This is one of the quickest and most powerful super sports cars in the world. The 6.8-litre V8 engine with a compressor and a turbocharger supplies 1,104 bhp with a top speed of 375 km/h.

"Drift" Ljubomir Ivanovic Photo

Making note the popular sport of 'drifting' the Essen Motor Show will again be highlighting international drift artists as they put their foot down hard and burn rubber.

Messe Essen is expecting over 500 exhibitors and up to 360,000 car focused spectators