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Geneva 2011: ABT R8 GT

ABT Sportsline presented in Geneva new ABT R8 GT model.

The new ABT R8 GT is based  Audi R8 V10 Spyder and the list of aesthetic changes include many items such as shorts carbon fiber front and rear windshield frame, air intake, front hood and side mirror housings.

ABT R8 GT has received a new set of alloy wheels and in terms of performances, it now has 620 CP (456 kW) instead of 525 CP (386 kW). These new values are translated by an acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 320 km / h.

Mansory Cormeum Mercedes SLS AMG

The Swiss tuner, Mansory announced that on this event will present a program of radical tuning made largely of carbon fiber.
If you find it difficult to figure out which model was used in the new program Cormeum Mansory, stay rest assured that we are telling. Is about the Mercedes SLS AMG that seems to be borrowed the ligts from a Ferrari 599.

MANSORY Cormeum Mercedes SLS AMG treatment is limited to only 15 cars, each weighing at the end of 90 pounds less than the production model with an engine that develops 600 horsepower (485 kW).

De Tomaso SLS

With only one day to world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the company changed its manufacturing strategy and presented some details on the new concept De Tomaso SLS (Luxury Sport Sedan).

This will not be the name used for the production model so we’ll wait another day until we find his real name, but we know that at launch, De Tomaso 4WD SLS will be offered with two engine options, a V8 engine that develops 550 horsepower and a smaller engine that produces 300 horsepower V6. It also expects that the new De Tomaso SLS to receive in the future and a diesel engine.

AC Schnitzer prepares a BMW 550i for Geneva Motor Show

As expected, the home of BMW tuning steps near the house, the famous AC Schnitzer, preparing some “goodies” for the Geneva Motor Show. These two concepts, one that is based on this model and Z4 roadster, the BMW 550i family. Obviously, after modifications, the family will be able to “fly” with 320 km / h. ..

Geneva Motor Show is already installed carpet and stands were distributed to companies. May is going to open the doors of the exhibition. AC Schnitzer has prepared some interesting cars and performance, as we have become accustomed. But before the exhibition, the German tuners are very stingy with information about the models which will be revealed …

First, a BMW 5 Series 550i S Saloon called ACS5 Sport enjoys a set of modifications to the engine and aesthetic. From the few details provided by the Bavarian tuner, engine is 4.4 liter V8 twin-turbo version produces 407 hp and 600 Nm range. It was modified to produce 540 hp and 750 Nm to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 4.5 seconds. Maximum speed of the car after technical change seems to be somewhere at 320 km / h.

Brabus modifies the new Mercedes CLS

If you are the ones who think the new Mercedes CLS looks like it was designed by a minor Asian Brabus Germany’s plan to show you that, eventually, you were wrong.

No, the tuner from Bottrop has not yet discussed the new Rocket, but plans to conquer us with a package subtle but elegant at the same time. So the front spoiler can not enjoy even the most aggressive design that I’ve ever met, but rather benefit from an extension that can hardly be seen. In the rear, as things stand and four-door coupe in Stuttgart boasts only the presence of a simple speakerphone, accompanied by a small wing, which continues the boot line.

Volkswagen Italdesign at Geneva Motor Show 2011

Italdesign Giugiaro has prepared for the Geneva Motor Show 2011 two concepts that marks the integration of the well known Italian design studio in the Volkswagen Group.

The names of these Italdesign Volkswagen concepts are not known for now, why we have not heard from them is obvious, namely that they wanted to become an attraction in Geneva. Well, as often happens in the auto industry, a series of pictures online concepts Volkswagen Italdesign has elapsed, and we present to you:)

Rinspeed BamBoo at Geneva Motor Show 2011

Details and actual pictures with the new Rinspeed BamBoo concept, which will debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show, was released by the manufacturer / Swiss auto tuner.

With a design signed by New Yorkers James Rizzi, Rinspeed Concept Bamboo makes us think at sunny beaches due to sand a classic 70s look, but comes with a lot of clever innovations such as a display of communication that replaces the front grille, a roof that serves as inflatable beach mattress, inflatable rear seat, a tablet PC support for HTC Flyer 7-inch and a JBL audio system with seven speakers.

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