77th Paris Mondial de l'Automobile Photo Gallery: Automobili Lamborghini press conference & unveiling of the Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Versace

77th Paris Mondial de l'Automobile Photo Gallery: Alfa 8c Competizione (I)

Maserati are at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile with their luxurious sports car model line-up fronted by a revised GranSport, dubbed the "Contemporary Classic", which demonstrates the depth of the personalisation programme

77th Paris Mondial de l'Automobile Photo Gallery: Maserati GranSport "Contemporary Classic"

Fiat are at the 77th Paris Mondial de l'Automobile with a brash model line up, topped by the new Panda 100 hp, and brand CEO Luca De Meo was in an upbeat mood as he spoke during Thursday's press conference

77th Paris Mondial de l'Automobile Photo Gallery: Fiat press conference

For the first time in many years Lancia were right at the centre of the attention of the world's media in Paris on Thursday, as brand CEO Olivier Françoise introduced the new Lancia Delta HPE Concept Car

77th Paris Mondial de l'Automobile Photo Gallery: Lancia press conference & Lancia Delta HPE Concept Car unveiling

Highlight of the opening day of the 77th Paris Mondial de l'Automobile was the unveiling of the production-ready Alfa 8c Competizione, this stunning new sports car making a deep impression on the packed audience

77th Paris Mondial de l'Automobile Photo Gallery: Alfa Romeo press conference & Alfa 8c Competizione unveiling

This morning in Paris Alfa Romeo will official present the fully production ready Alfa 8c Competizione a machine that marks in no uncertain terms their triumphant return to building high-end, desirable sports cars

The Lancia Musa range will be represented next week at the Paris Motor Show by a Platino Plus Collezione Centenario version, featuring an Angelic Blue and Caravaggio Brown ‘b-colore’ body paint finish

Lamborghini will present the Gallardo Nera in Paris; a special edition with production limited to 185 units, it is a showcase for the extensive individualisation options offered by the ad personam personalisation service

A place of honour on the Fiat stand at the Paris Motor Show later this month will be reserved for the versatile Fiat Sedici that, together with the Panda 4x4, marks Fiat’s return to four-wheel-drive, off-road motoring

The Lancia Phedra, the prestigious MPV distinguished by a cosseting and refined interior environment, will be represented at the Paris Motor Show which opens on 30th September by an example in Emblema Plus specification

Alfa Romeo returns to the Paris International Motor Show this month with a stunningly staged exhibition of standard models and special versions designed to emphasise the unique position of the brand in the world motoring scenario

The Fiat area in Paris will be refreshingly youthful and a feast for the eyes, the stand extending over 2500 sq. m., presenting simple, rounded lines while the design and liveries of the cars on show will be offset by white walls and flooring

Lancia will be represented at the Paris Motor Show by a stand that celebrates the brand’s centenary with a flight of imagination: a veritable Maison Lancia fashion house with the entire Lancia range strutting its stuff on the catwalk

As a mark of continuity with the Alfa Romeo sports tradition, the Alfa 159 and 159 Sportwagon at the Paris Motor Show this month will see the new Selespeed robotised gearbox becoming available on the 185 bhp 2.2 JTS versions

Four examples of the New Lancia Ypsilon will line up on the catwalk at the Paris Motor Show when it opens to the public on 30th September: the new model - which made its press debut last week in Venice - and goes on sale next month

The Paris Motor Show will see the debut a new version of the Lancia Thesis flagship saloon, finished in bi-colore and designated as the "Thesis Sport", which combines both sportiness and elegance in a unique, exclusive manner

The Alfa 147 on show at the Paris Motor Show later this month will represent the world première of a new self-locking front differential - to be known as the Q2 - that increases driving satisfaction and control

The definitive production version of the gorgeous exclusive Alfa 8C Competizione, Gran Turismo car that is to be produced in a limited edition and powered by a 4.7-litre V8 engine will make its debut in Paris

Two cars on show on the Fiat stand in Paris will be further evidence of Fiat Auto’s concern for environmental protection: the ‘Panda Panda’ that is due to go on sale next January and the ‘Multipla Multi-Eco’ concept car

The new Fiat Panda MY2007, due to go on sale in October, will introduce four new body-colours: Lagoon Blue, Batik Orange, Magnetic Blue and Quartz Grey as well as new interior trims, facias and fabrics

The Fiat Panda model continues to amaze by introducing a truly sporty version, dubbed the 'Panda 100 HP' which will debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month fitted with a 1.4-litre 16v petrol engine

Visitors to the Paris Motor Show this month will be able to enjoy all the prestige of the Fiat Croma Model Year ’07: the model on display will be equipped with a 2.4 Multijet and clad in a brand new Ink Blue exterior colour