A New Generation Of Supercars Was Born At The Geneva Motor Show

The Geneva Motor Show opened to the press on Tuesday, and while there are clear signs of the disastrous state of the European auto market, there's plenty of glitz and glamour on display as well.

That's because European luxury car sales have not suffered the same plunge as more reasonably priced vehicles, and high-end automakers are reaching out to new groups of wealthy buyers in Russia, China, and the Middle East.

Among the dozens of car debuts, new offerings from the likes of Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, and Aston Martin stood out.

These eight brand new cars represent the essence of the supercar market: They are incredibly powerful, incredibly luxurious, and incredibly expensive. And they're all beautiful.