More than 300,000 car enthusiasts passed through the hallways of the 2010 Essen Motor Show to marvel at what the 507 exhibitors had on display in the halls of the Messe Essen. This year witnessed a number of manufacturers highlighting their prowess in motor sport competitions by placing their racing and rallying machines on display. Then there were the Eurotuners displaying their creations, which included the BMW 5-Series Touring by AC Schnitzer, the Renault Wind by Elia, the Porsche Panamera by Caractere, the Volvo V 60 by Heico Sportiv and the Brabus SV 12 R Biturbo 800.

Below are images of the hottest cars on show at the 2010 Essen Motor Show in Germany ...