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These two electronic car models, NXR and NXG, marked the Indian presence in the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show. The first model that was showcased by the Reva Electric Car Company was NXR. NXR is a powered by lithium-ion and seats four. This hatchback will be a complete family car that will best suite the urban life conditions. The car is price at the higher end. The lithium ion intercity version of NXR will have a price tag of Rs.10.49 lakh in the Europe. The price is not inclusive of the batteries. The acid batteries option of the NXR is available at Rs.6.99 lakh. The production of the model will begin in 2010. The other model NXG is a sporty two seater and will be priced at Rs. 16.1 lakh, excluding the batteries. Reva will start producing NXG from 2011. The exclusive recharge systems such as the invisible reserve fuel tank developed by Reva, REVive, and the customer telephones or SMSes RECC for an instant remote recharge were also showcased.

The facelifted Porsche Turbo 911 was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car is now faster, lighter, and powerful than ever before. The 911 now has a twin-turbo 3.6-litre engine, but the new 911 will have a direct injection 3.8-litre engine. The new 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo gallops from zero to 60 mph in less than 3.4 seconds. The car also has the option of three-spoke steering wheel that comes with gearshift paddles and Porsche Torque Vectoring. The new 911 is an eco-friendly car, which emits less of carbon dioxide, and uses less fuel.

The Mini Roadster is a two-seater that has a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine very similar to the Mini Cooper S. The Mini Roadster concept has a high "waistline", low-slung windscreen, and a low overall stance. The exterior of the Roadster has a black stripe around the bottom of the body which creates a compact appearance for the car. The interiors of the Roadster has a lounge leather padded seats with piping and three-spoke leather sport steering wheel, wood trim. Mini's center speedo is located in the upper part of the slim center console, and the rev counter is located directly behind the steering wheel next to a multifunction.

The Audi R8 Spyder is spotted with a new look. It now has a new drop top. The R8 Spyder is extremely powerful now with 5.2-liter direct-injection V10 engine. The minor changes in the R8 Spyder include special UV-reflecting leather upholstery and extra storage compartments behind the seats. It will also be available with aluminum door sills with black-satin trim and a new seatbelt-mounted microphone system, which allows the driver to talk on the telephone with the top down.