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MTM Audi R8 V10 Biturbo
Another German tuner announcing its highlights for this year’s Geneva Motor Show is MTM who will premiere a polished Audi R8 V10 Biturbo which took 1,200 hours to complete, and a 472 HP version Audi TT RS.
Besides featuring a shiny exterior the MTM Audi R8 V10 Biturbo also comes with 20 inch 9 spoke design Bimoto alloys, a massive rear wing and repositioned exhaust pipes at the rear, while the interior uses a combination of orange leather, carbon fiber and aluminium.
Hamman Hawk Mercedes SLS AMG
Hamann has developed a second customisation program for the Mercedes SLS AMG, which this time turns the gullwinged sports car into something much more exclusive. How else would you impress visitors at one of the main automotive events of 2011 right? and you known we’re talking about the 81st edition Geneva Motor Show.
This time the Mercedes SLS AMG kit is called the Hamman Hawk, and starting with the exterior upgrades the car features the Everose Gold exterior finish, blackened taillights, a carbon fiber hood boot lid and mirror casings, a massive rear wing, which is also made from carbon, and a small diffuser.
2013 Opel Astra Cabrio Confirmed
Opel / Vauxhall has confirmed the introduction of a cabriolet version Astra in 2013. With production scheduled to take place at the Gliwice plant in Poland, the 2013 Opel Astra Cabrio is part of the automaker’s 11 billion Euro investment which was announced one year ago, and will be based on the same compact architecture featured by the five-door model, the SportsTourer and the upcoming GTC.
The 2013 Opel Astra Cabrio is most likely going to use a fabric roof rather than the retractable hard top, with one of its main rival being the newly introduce Volkswagen Golf 6 Cabriolet.
MANSORY Zapico Custom Bike
Swiss tuner Mansory, known for its extreme customisation programs involving over the top ‘quantities’ of carbon fiber is stepping away from four-wheeled machines for a moment, and introduces the Zapico custom bike.
The MANSORY Zapico Custom Bike was developed in collaboration with Thomas M Geroge, and features a wide range of carbon components which include a front mask, bug spoiler, seat module, primary shield, and silencer.
Infiniti M30d S Tuning
The Infiniti ‘Zentrum’ Dealer from Hamburg, Germany has developed a two different power upgrades for the Infiniti M30d S.
The Stage 1 Package enables the Infiniti M30d S to develop 280 HP (206 kW) and 610 Nm of torque through software engine tuning, plus it enhances the Japanese sedan with painted door handles, red brake calipers, a lowered suspension, a black radiator grille and a black foil covered roof.
Novitec Ferrari 599 GTO
Novitec Rosso is definitely going to impress at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, with the third tuned Ferrari model going on display in Switzerland in a few days being the 599 GTO.
Every one known the Ferrari 599 GTO is a very capable sports car, well Novitech Rosso seems to think differently as they developed an even more powerful version by adding modified high-performance superchargers, a large water-to-air intercooler with a dedicated water circuit, a custom intake manifold, performance air filters and high-performance injectors.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
The first set of photos with the production version 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback have been released, as in a matter of days this new model will be on display at the automaker’s stand in Geneva.
With its ‘sleek coupe-inspired’ styling, the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback will go on sale this summer, promising to feature one of the biggest trunks in its class, and a range of new engines, among which the 163 PS diesel found in the newly launched Orlando.
AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S BMW 550i
Apart from their expensive but fuel efficient 99d tuning program for the Z4 roadster, the Germans at AC Schnitzer will also bring the ACS5 Sport S at the Geneva Motor Show in a few days, with this second upgrade aimed at the 2011 BMW 550i, and packing exclusivity and performance into the latest generation sedan.
The AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S BMW 550i comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 modified to produce 540 HP and 750 Nm, which basically means a 133 HP and 150 Nm of torque increase over the stock version. In terms of performance the AC Schnitzer ACS5 Sport S BMW 550i will dismiss the 0 to 100 Km/h acceleration in 4.5 seconds plus it will be capable of reaching a top speed of 320 Km/h.
AC Schnitzer 99d BMW Z4 320d
More tuners are becoming eco-friendly these days, and one example would be Brabus, who abandoned the horsepower race in favour of more balance upgrade programs which enable a considerable boost in performance while maintaining consumption at decent levels.
This also seems to be the case with Ac Schnitzer, the well known BMW tuner, who recently changed their company’s motto into ‘Efficient Performance’ and who is introducing one of their first projects that will underline that statement.
Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring
The Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring will premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in a few days, but for those who cannot wait that long, the German tuner is offering a set of five photos and preliminary information with their enhanced executive tourer.
Powered by a 4.4-litre V8 the Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring develops 507 HP and 700 Nm of torque, which get sent to the rear axle via an 8-speed automatic transmission responsible in part for the car’s 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of 4.4 seconds.