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THE GAME CHANGERSLuxury dominates the scene at the 86th Geneva InternationalMotor Show. Stunners include a special edition Lamborghini,Bugatti’s $2.6-million Chiron and an all-new Aston Martinthat James Bond himself would envy, writes Hannah Elliott

JAGUAR F-TYPESVRThe Jaguar F-Type SVR isthe upgraded version ofthe excellent F-Type. It isavailable as a coupe andconvertible and it has afew aerodynamicimprovements such asnew air inlets at the front,an upgraded splitter andadditional vents to allowmore air into the newcooling system.

BMWM2The BMW M2 has a 3.0-litre turboinline-six engine that gets 365horsepower. It comes with a six-speed manual and rear-wheeldrive as standard; a seven-speeddual-clutch automatic is optional.

LAMBORGHINICENTENARIO

The new Lamborghini Centenario is aspecial edition model that celebrates

founder Ferruccio Lamborghini’s 100thbirthday — only 40 will be made. It's the

fastest Lambo to date, with a 770 hpengine, 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds. Price:

1̂.75 million before taxes ($1.9 million)

PORSCHE 718 BOXSTER SThe Porsche 718 Boxster S comes with a six-speed manual transmission. (Porsche’sexcellent PDK transmission is also available.)It will hit 60 mph in 4.0 seconds.

MERCEDES-BENZAMG C43 CABRIOLETThe new Mercedes-Benz AMG C43Cabriolet has a 3.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V6 engine. It gets362 horsepower and can hit 60mph in 4.7 seconds

OPELGT CONCEPTProduced by General Motors,the Opel GT Concept has a rear-wheel drive and a 1-litre, 145-horsepower in-line 3-cylinderengine from the marque'sCorsa and Astra line. GM saysit'll hit 60 mph in 8 seconds.

The Geneva International Motor Show is open to the public through March 13, 2016, Bloomberg

ASTON MARTIN DB11

The new Aston Martin DB11 hasa 5.2-litre V12 engine boosted

with two turbochargers — a firstfor the British manufacturer.Dispensing with completelynatural aspiration is one of

three ways this Aston dispenseswith tradition. Top speed is 200mph, with a 0-62 sprint of 3.9

seconds.

BUGATTI CHIRONThe $2.6-million Bugatti Chironwill hit 60 mph in less than 2.5seconds and it has a top speed of311 mph. It is the replacement forthe famous Bugatti Veyron. The

Chiron has a 1,500-horsepower, W16 enginepushed by a new, two-stage, turbo-boostingtechnology offering 1,600newton meters of torque.A completely new chassisis designed for improvedrigidity and handling. The

leather steering wheel ishand-stitched to perfection.Drivers can choose from fivedistinct drive modes.

FERRARI GTC4 LUSSOThe Ferrari GTC4 Lusso looks like the Ferrari FF, but it incorporates anovel "rear-wheel steering" function in combination with its four-wheel drive. The new car uses a Ferrari V12, 6262-cc naturallyaspirated engine to achieve a whopping 690 horsepower (40 hpmore than the FF). It can hit 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Top speed is 208mph. And it has some nifty red exhaust pipes. The Ferrari GTC 4 Lussohas seats for four adults.