Frankfurt Motor Show: the showstoppers

The new Ferrari 488 Spider is the drop-top sister to Ferrari’s turbocharged 488 GTB coupe.

Frankfurt Motor Show: The showstoppers

The Mercedes-Benz AG F015 concept is a four-seat self-driving car that morphs its body shape at high speeds. The electric hybrid system has a total range of 1,100 km, including around 200 km of battery-powered driving and around 900 km on the electricity from the fuel cell. This enables the F015 to cover distances similar to those of a diesel-engined car but purely on electric power—with zero emissions.

The Hyundai N 50 Gran Turismo concept automobile was created in celebration of Hyundai's 50th anniversary.

An Audi AG A4 T Quattro automobile, produced by Volkswagen AG, sits on display during a VW event. The Audi A4 T Quattro automobiles represent the European version of Audi's best-selling model, set to go on sale first. 

The Sin R1 luxury sports automobile is produced by Sin Cars. It features a 6.2-litre V8 engine producing 444bhp and can reach 62mph in 3.5 seconds.

The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo concept shows the direction Bugatti plans to pursue in its design aesthetic over the next few years. On a simulated Le Mans track, the car can reach 250 miles per hour four times each lap owning largely to its W16 engine. 

Rolls-Royce Dawn, Rolls’s latest new model, complete with yacht-level wood trim and a massive rear deck. It is named after the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn from decades past. 

Visitors look at a Porsche AG 918 Spyder e-hybrid automobile, which Porsche executives have said may be used to help challenge Tesla for electric luxury-car primacy.

The sure-to-be popular Jaguar F-Pace automobile is the first-ever SUV from the old British brand.

The long-awaited Bentley Bentayga is the fastest, and among the most powerful and luxurious SUVs in the world. The Bentayga will hit 600 hp and 663 foot-pounds of torque over its four-wheel-drive, 8-speed automatic transmission. It’ll go to 60 mph in 4 seconds and hit a top speed of 187 mph.

The Citroen Cactus M automobile is topless and has an inflatable roof that also doubles as a tent. 

The new Smart ForTwo has large stereo speakers in the trunk.

Bentley, Jaguar, Ferrari, Audi - the automobile industry has pulled out all the stops at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Here's a look at some of the snazziest cars on show