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Pininfarina Sintesi

The Geneva auto show has a reputation of being the most design-focused event on the automotive calendar, so it is no surprise that Pininfarina chose it as the launch pad for its new concept car. The iconic design house has created an air of secrecy around its four-door Sintesi concept, which apparently makes use of “technologies that shape the car around its occupants”.

Koenigsegg CCX and CCXR

Apparently, a number of existing Koenigsegg owners weren’t entirely satisfied with their stock supercars, so they requested that the Swedish manufacturer build limited editions of the CCX and CCXR, which will be unveiled in Geneva. The two new models–priced at $1.9 million and $2.2 million respectively–will feature a 5-liter twin-supercharged engine and will differentiate themselves from the run-of-the-mill CCX series cars with slightly lowered chassis, adjustable rear spoilers, and different wheels. These subtle differences will be difficult to spot at the cars’ respective top speeds of 245 mph and 250 mph.

New Ferrari Dino

It may be more a case of wishful thinking than actual insider knowledge, but many in the auto world are expecting to see Ferrari’s legendary Dino nameplate make a comeback in Geneva. If it arrives, the new Dino may well take the place of the F430 as the entry level model in Ferrari’s lineup, following in the footsteps of the 246 Dino GT and the 308 Dino GT4 (pictured).

Rinspeed sQuba

Now pay attention, 007, this is my personal favorite! Looking like something straight out a Bond movie, the Rinspeed sQuba, is one of the most bizarre cars expected to make an appearance at this year’s Geneva auto show. Based on a Lotus Elise, the truly amphibious sQuba uses an electric motor to drive the wheels on land, plus two other motors to drive propellers underwater, where it can operate to depths of 10 meters. It has a built-in scuba system so the drivers can breathe while immersed.

Mitsubishi Prototype-S

From the pre-show photos, Mitsubishi’s latest racer looks more like a production model than prototype. The hot hatchback looks like a chopped down version of Lancer Evolution X, with which shares Mitsubishi’s inter-cooled and turbocharged inline four cylinder engine mated to a new dual-clutch transmission.