A dozen ways to catch up on the best in automotive excellence as Dubai International Motor Show opens
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2018 Infiniti QX80: It is the global launch for Infiniti’s latest SUV. “Infiniti’s design DNA has been scaled up for our largest SUV,” Alfonso Albaisa, Senior Vice-President, Global Design, said in a statement.
Limited Edition Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series: Just 500 of these supercars are being made.
Mercedes Benz Project One: Designed by Mercedes-AMG, it’s the first commercially available road car with a F1 hybrid power train and expected to push out 1,000 plus hp.
2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody: Fiat Chrysler muscles in with best-in-class horsepower in its new Challenger Widebody, adding up to 3.5 inches to the car’s overall width.
It is an entire section on supercars and hypercars. Attractions include Icona STC’s $2.9-million (Dh10.6 million) Vulcano Titanium, inspired by the fastest airplane, SR-71 Blackbird, with a top speed of 350kph, and Croatia-built electric supercar Rimac Concept One from Rimac Automobili, distributed by the UAE’s Gotham Motors.
Get a sneak preview of Legoland’s futuristic driving school for kids with exclusive classes for children aged six to 13.
A first at DIMS, visitors get to take some of the latest models on show for a spin to get a more authentic feel of their favourite rides.
Meet the who’s who of the motoring world at this dedicated platform for car enthusiasts, which offers the chance to discuss trends and more with global experts.
Greet customisation experts from the GForce Performance team as they showcase on-site body, engine and paint customisation live at DIMS. As part of the offering, Brabus, one of the world’s respected tuning companies, will unveil ten of its latest modified Mercedes-Benz and Maybach models.
The first edition of the Watch Lounge aims to highlight the connection between the watchmaking world and motor sports, with brands such as Chopard and TAG Heuer showcasing new and rare timepieces.
Live acts pepper the motor show with British musician Leanna Kerry, Irish singer and Dubai resident Ciaran Fox and Scottish singer-songwriter Clarita de Quiroz and more performing across the five days.