Matt's ten picks of the litter from the 2010 Mondial

As pictures speak louder and in a more detailed fashion than words, I've selected 10 cars that made my heart do a backflip.

I've selected these in no particular order. Essentially, sleek racy lines, an aggressive stance and some ginormous wheels will get it on my list. Or a hot compact hatchback. Oh, and it's got to be Euro or Japanese... Whatever! There are so many.

Lotus Esprit Concept: The return of the Lotus flagship performance car! (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)

Audi Quattro Concept: A modern interpretation of the original Quattro that, if built, will be snatched up by all who have the necessary coin. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)

Renault Mégane RS: This one made me so nuts that I'm going to do little write-up on it in the following week with more pictures. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)

Volkswagen Scirocco R: The legendary Mediterranean Wind Storm in its most powerful and sexy guise ever. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento: I've never seen a more demonic car in my life! (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)

Ford Focus ST: A 250 hp Focus can be nothing less than excellent news! (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)

Porsche 911 GT2 RS: Do I really have to explain this one? (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)

Peugeot SR1 Concept: Turbocharged hybrid, spot-on proportions and AWD and it's a drop-top... What more is there in the automotive World? (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)

BMW 6-Series Concept: Some might find it more subtle than the old. I think its powerful elegance is very enticing. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)

Jaguar C-X75 Concept: More like a stingray shark than a feline, the C-X75 evokes speed and attack and is simply gorgeous! (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com)