Mercedes SLS AMG roadster is one of the highlights of Merc's vast Frankfurt stand

Bob Lutz pulls away the sheet to reveal the V6-powered Lotus Exige S

Lotus Evora R-GT is set to become a star on tarmac rally stages

Jaguar's C-X16 coupe really worked on the motorshow stand

Toyota is still teasing us with the FT-86 concept...

Subaru's new XV 'performance crossover' made its debut at Frankfurt

For 'OPC' read 'VXR' - this is what the hottest Astra looks like

Corsa VXR Nurburgring edition was a welcome addition to the Opel stand

Cadillac Ciel concept was pure, old-fashioned motorshow candy

Ford's Evos concept - not for production, but looked stunning on the stand

Ford Fiesta ST - officially a concept, for now, but a production version will follow

Ford Focus ST looks at bit subtle considering the 247bhp it's packing

Alfa Romeo 4C reappeared in silver. Model comes at extra cost.

Maserati Kubang is set to become the brand's first SUV

Lamborghini Gallardo Super Trofeo Stradale - hard to say, great to look at

It was hard to see the new 911 through crowds of journalists and photographers

The Porsche stand also contained this spectacularly used 911 racer

A Volkswagen Beetle you might want to be seen in?

Plenty for hot hatch fans at the Frankfurt show this year - here's the Suzuki Swift Sport

Twingo Gordini was one of two hot Twingos on the Renault stand

RenualtSport Twingo seems to have snorted a couple of extra headlights...

Abath 695 Competitione is the quickest 'factory' 500 yet - 140mph top speed

VW's GT Up is a clear hint there'll be a performance version of the new city car

Part-porcelain Bugatti Veyron L'or Blanc is one of those cars you just can't stop staring at 

Mildly revised Bentley GTC makes its debut at Frankfurt