Automobile Barcelona Explained

Automobile Barcelona
Status:	Active
Country:	Spain
Location:	Barcelona, Catalonia
Venue:	Fira de Barcelona's Montjuïc Exhibition Centre
First:	1919
Last:	2021

The Automobile Barcelona is an auto show held every second year at Fira de Barcelona's Montjuïc Exhibition Centre in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Established in 1919, the Automobile Barcelona is one of the biggest trade fairs held at Barcelona’s Fira exhibition site and one of the most important fairs in Spain for both the number of visitors and participating brands.^[1] The show is scheduled in May (odd-numbered years) by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA).

2013

The 2013 show opened on 11 May. The show had two international debuts and four European launches.^[2]

• Renault Twizy F1
• Volkswagen e-up

2011

The 2011 show ran from 14-22 May.

• Hyundai i40 Sedan^[3]
• Volkswagen Scirocco "Limited Edition"^[4]

2009

• Audi Q3 Concept
• Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari
• Dacia Sandero Stepway^[5]
• Fiat 500 TwinAir
• Ford Focus Latvala
• Nissan NV200 Van
• Mercedes-Benz Viano "Ice Age"
• Opel Insignia OPC ^[6]
• Seat Exeo ST
• Seat Ibiza "25th Anniversary"
• Seat Ibiza Bocanegra
• Seat Ibiza FR
• Seat Leon Cupra (facelift)^[7]
• Skoda Fabia Sportline
• Skoda Roomster Orbea

2007

• Citroën C4 Pallas
• Ford Focus WRC-S Edition
• Kia Picanto
• Opel Corsa GSi
• Peugeot 207 SW
• Seat Altea Freetrack
• Mazel SRX
• Sunred SR08 Prototype

2005

Dates: from the 7th until 15 May

• Nissan Navara King Cab
• Seat Leon
• Suzuki Swift Super 1600
• Fiat Sportiva Latina Concept^[8]

2003

• Renault Megane Classic
• Renault Megane Grandtour
• Renault Kangoo 4x4
• Lancia Granturismo Stilnovo Concept
• Jaguar XF10 Concept (Fuore)
• Seat Cupra GT Concept^[9]
• Seat León Cupra R

2001

• Nissan Primera
• Seat Leon Cupra R Concept

1999

• Seat Ibiza 3-door^[10]
• Seat Ibiza 5-door
• Suzuki Jimny Canvas Top

1997

• Renault Kangoo
• Seat Cordoba Vario

1993

• SEAT Concepto T Cabrio
• Seat Ibiza 3-door

1991

• Audi S4 (C4)^[11]
• Seat Toledo^[12]

1989

• Pegaso Solo 500 (concept)

1987

• Pegaso Troner

1975

• Porsche 930 Turbo (3.0-liter)
• SEAT 131

1974

• Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce Aerodinamica
• SEAT 133

1973

• SEAT 132

1970

• Seat 124 Sport

1967

• Lamborghini 400GT Monza
• Artes Campeador
• Hispakart GT

1955

• Pegaso Z-207 Prototype

Notes and References

1. http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/events/trade-shows/fira/montjuic/international-motor-show-barcelona.html Barcelona International Motor Show 2013
2. Web site: Barcelona motor show 2013 - full report and gallery . Autocar . 31 May 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130610111053/http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/barcelona-motor-show/barcelona-motor-show-2013-full-report-and-gallery . 10 June 2013 .
3. Web site: Hyundai i40 saloon launch dominates Barcelona Motor Show. https://web.archive.org/web/20110516072533/http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/hyundai-i40-saloon-launch-dominates-barcelona-motor-show-2283242.html. dead. May 16, 2011. The Independent. 19 April 2013. 12 May 2011.
4. Web site: Barcelona 2011: VW Scirocco "Limited Edition" . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112020/http://es.autoblog.com/2011/05/13/barcelona-2011-vw-scirocco-limited-edition/ . 2016-03-04 .
5. Web site: Dacia debuts Sandero Stepway in Barcelona. Auto Express. 19 April 2013. 8 May 2009.
6. Web site: Opel Insignia OPC: Hot Chili Premiere at the Barcelona Motor Show. Opel.
7. Web site: 2009 SEAT Leon Cupra Facelift with 240HP to Premiere at Barcelona Show. Car Scoops. 19 April 2013. 16 April 2009.
8. Web site: More on Fiat's Sportiva Latina Concept. Jalopnik.
9. Web site: Barcelona Motor Show 2003 - Highlights . Oneshift . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120206174832/http://archive.cardesignnews.com/news/2003/030502barcelona-show/h02-fuore-xf10.html . 2012-02-06 .
10. Web site: SEAT IBIZA – A success story spanning 25 years. 18 May 2013. 31 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130831234201/http://seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1107&Itemid=1. dead.
11. AS91 . Toledo och S4 i Barcelona . Toledo and S4 in Barcelona . sv . . Specialtidningsförlaget AB . Stockholm, Sweden . 16 . 1991-06-13 . 12 . 43 . Claes . Johansson .
12. Web site: SEAT celebrates 60 years.