As the 2009 Frankfurt Motor/Auto Show begins winding down, we at Automopedia felt it was a fine time to look back at this event’s car and truck reveals. It was a solid year, recession or not, for the auto industry to bring their 2010, 2011 (and beyond) concepts to Germany’s stage. Everyone from AMG to Renault, Peugeot to BMW had a surprise or two up their R&D sleeves. Take a look at our favorite picks and chime in on what you thought.

10. Wiesmann Roadster MF5

Day 1 of the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show kicked off with the construction (yup, right on the show floor) of Wiesmann’s $276,700 Roadster, MF5 (which, sadly, does not stand for ‘Motha-fuckin-5′). Aside from each Roadster being built to your specifications, it is powered by a 507 horsepower BMW V10 motor. Wiesmann says the Roadster MF5 is capable of accelerating from 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds. Given enough open road, the Roadster MF5 will top out at 192 mph.

9. Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Automopedia spies have been drooling over the Porsche GT3 for months – to finally see it in the flesh is indeed to die for. Porsche carries on the tradition of 911 by dropping into this racer a 450 HP engine with a 8500 rpm redline. Unrelated to performance, we LOVE the paint scheme!

8. Lexus LF-Ch Concept

The mythical golden Lexus 5-door comes complete with itty-bitty side-mirrors and what appear to be suicide doors. According to Lexus, one of the pluses about LF-Ch is its “electric-only driving capability, a key feature of Lexus Hybrid Drive, LF-Ch will allow for virtually silent urban driving with zero emissions.” In other words, pedestrians and bicyclists keep an eye open.

7. Hyundai ix-Metro

Hyundai’s ix-Metro kinda stole some heat away from their i-10 & 1-35 city car concepts – but Metro did sort of pop up without warning. This new-age (at least, for Hyundai) hybrid only gives its occupants 1.0-liter gas motor, but does give off 125 HP. That’s combines to a super-secretive hybrid drive system still being kept quiet by Hyundai Motor Co.

6. BMW Activehybrid 7-Series

BMW really got our attention at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor/Auto Show more then once – including the unveiling of the 7-Series ActiveHybrid. “The electric motor basically serves as an “electric turbo”. As a result, the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series’ acceleration is even better than that of the BMW 750i. Besides offering enhanced performance, it also saves 15 percent in fuel and emissions. And this is exactly the idea behind our Efficient Dynamics strategy: to combine greater dynamics and greater efficiency,” Klaus Draeger, BMW member of the board said in Frankfurt.

5. Renault Twizy Concept

Leave it to Renault – they know how to get an audience to scratch their heads and txt “WTF?!” to all their friends. This square-wheeled Twizy ZE concept is all-electric, carrying a 20 HP motor with 51 lb-ft of torque, lithium ion batteries and a top speed of 47 mph, though we would like to see more then a tiny 62 miles-per-charge range. Guessing this is not much of a winter vehicle.

4. BMW Vision E.D.

BMW’s other big Frankfurt ’09 entry is their Vision ED (Efficient Dynamics – a fancy phrase word for hybrid) has already shocked the world thanks to their 200+ photographic press release. However, seeing BMW’s Vision in person, as well as checking out her 265 HP / 590 Lb-Ft of torque hybrid three-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, is a true gift for the eyes.

3. Peugeot RCZ

If we may paraphrase Jalopnik: RCZ looks like Peugeot’s response to the Audi TT. Ready for a Spring 2010 release date, Peugeot has given RCZ a choice between a “1.6-liter THP putting out 156 HP and 177 lb-ft of torque to a more powerful 1.6-liter gasser good enough for 200 HP and 203 lb-ft of torque and a 0-to-62 MPH time of 7.6 seconds.”

2. VW L1

If The Wraith and an F-18 fighter had a baby it would look like Volkswagen’s L1. This two-seater city car is not only one of the more interesting vehicle at this year’s event, it’s also fun to watch people climb in and out of. VW claims L1 will be their first of many “200 MPG production cars.”

1. Mercedes SLS AMG

By far the hottest release at 2009′s auto show – as proven by the bevy of journalists gathered around the latest gull-wing vehicle to come out of Mercedes-Benz in ages. Maybe it’s the SLS AMG’s classic look, maybe it’s the 6.3-liter V8 under its hood – the world may never know.

Photos via Frankfurt Auto Show/Jalopnik/Left Lane News

We are…NOT live at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto/Motor Show in Germany – but thanks to the wonders of Internet/Macbooks we can update you on the new model coverage. That’s right car fans – our recent Frankfurt Preview post was just a tease – today we have updated photos and specs on all the new models coming from Europe. Everything from the secretive Wiesmann Roadster to the BMW 7-Series Hybrid and Mazda’s MX-5 Superlight. No more concept drawings (well maybe a couple) just real life models – have a look and tell us what you think!
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Excitement abound as we approach the finals weeks before a much anticipated 2009 Frankfurt motor Show. Honestly, we at Automopedia are very happy to see numerous concepts and refreshed rides hitting the floors in Germany – Come on, in this global economy did you expect to see any updated looks? There’s going to be plenty of side action, as noted auto designer Wiesmann will “build a car” live during Frankfurt’s event…well, actually they will have “Wiesmann engineers put the finishing touches on a GT MF4 during the Frankfurt Motor Show introduction of the brand’s new BMW V10-powered GT MF5 Roadster.”

Response to the Mini Coupe Concept, which broke earlier this week, has been positive. So, we know everyone wants to check Mini out, but how bout some of the vehicles we featured in our 2009 Frankfurt Preview? Have a look and choose with our official poll – what YOUR favorite new car to be introduced at Frankfurt will be. Don’t see a car you like? Write it in below!

The 2009 Frankfurt Motor/Auto Show, ready to go in September, looks to be revving up for one of the greatest years in automotive concepts. The Global economy may be hurting some makers, but it looks as though R&D is still receiving funds. Frankfurt is setting up a few interesting new looks, from Jaguar’s all new XJ to the Mazda MX-5 “Superlight” and Audi’s sexy Sportback, we’re betting you’ll be stunned visually this fall. Not all the car companies will show off new curves. The VW California Van, Volvo’s XC60 R-Design and BMW’s 7 Series ActiveHybrid will focus more on what’s underneath – working out new alternative fueling systems. In the end, these companies may win points for adaption – in world where petrol might become a fossil itself, so to speak.

Other manufacturers are keeping their 2010 – 2011 models under tight wraps. Until the 17th of September, auto enthusiasts will only have concepts and spy shots of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Kia C’eed and Lexus CT Hybrid. Heck, only yesterday did Mini Cooper reveal its Coupe Concept, which helped them ring in their 50th Anniversary. Enough words! Enjoy Automopedia’s photo-preview of the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, kicking off in Germany Sept. 17th – 27th.

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