GTSPIRIT - Daily Supercar and Tuning News » Geneva Auto Salon 2009 http://www.gtspirit.com Daily supercar & tuning news, automotive event coverage & car forum! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:12:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Video: Geneva – Maybach, Rolls Royce & Bentley http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/28/video-geneva-maybach-rolls-royce-bentley/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/28/video-geneva-maybach-rolls-royce-bentley/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:52:11 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=5292 It is time for another look back in the past. This time a video covering Maybach, Rolls Royce and Bentley at the Geneva Motor Show 2009.

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/28/video-geneva-maybach-rolls-royce-bentley/feed/ 0 Video: Geneva – Audi, BMW, Mercedes & Porsche http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/26/video-geneva-audi-bmw-mercedes-porsche/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/26/video-geneva-audi-bmw-mercedes-porsche/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:48:26 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=5217 After our coverage of the Geneva Motor Show it is time to look back at the highlights of the event. Here are some of Audi, BMW, Mercedes & Porsche.

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/26/video-geneva-audi-bmw-mercedes-porsche/feed/ 1 Video: Geneva – Lamborghini, Ferrari & Maserati http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/22/video-geneva-lamborghini-ferrari-maserati/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/22/video-geneva-lamborghini-ferrari-maserati/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:12:10 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=5091 After our coverage of the Geneva Motor Show it is now time for our first video showing you the highlights of the event. Let’s start with the highlights of Lamborghini, Ferrari and Maserati.

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/22/video-geneva-lamborghini-ferrari-maserati/feed/ 2 Geneva: TECHART Carrera 4S Cabriolet http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/14/geneva-techart-carrera-4s-cabriolet/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/14/geneva-techart-carrera-4s-cabriolet/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:53:37 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4856 The latest new TECHART program is ment for the 2009 Porsche Carrera 4S Cabriolet. The Aerokit I comprises of a front spoiler which blends in with the front bumper and side sills. The rear diffuser as well as the wing profile of the rear spoiler up to the looks. Other decorative detailing are the headlight [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/14/geneva-techart-carrera-4s-cabriolet/feed/ 0 Geneva: TECHART GTstreet RS http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/14/geneva-techart-gtstreet-rs/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/14/geneva-techart-gtstreet-rs/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:33:08 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4851 TECHART showed us their GTstreet RS with two newly developed modifications. The GTstreet RS model is based on the Porsche 997 GT2 and has a great number of visual and performance upgrades. TECHART added a noselift system and LED day driving light system to the front apron. The system consists of only day driving lights [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/14/geneva-techart-gtstreet-rs/feed/ 1 Geneva: TECHART Magnum http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/14/geneva-techart-magnum/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/14/geneva-techart-magnum/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:20:26 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4842 At the Geneva Auto-Salon 2009 TECHART presented their latest generation of the Magnum complete with increased performance and comfort. Changes to the interior and exterior are added up to this special version based on the Cayenne Turbo S. The newly developed performance package increases the overall engine output to 680 hp (500 kW). The maximum [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/14/geneva-techart-magnum/feed/ 0 Arden prepares ‘most exclusive’ Mini ever build http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/13/arden-prepares-most-exclusive-mini-ever-build/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/13/arden-prepares-most-exclusive-mini-ever-build/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:33:50 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4816 March was a very busy month, especially around Geneva. Carmakers from around the world were gathered to display their latest and greatest. Custom car builder Arden was at the Geneva Motor Show with four of its special models and had some special news for us. Next to the models mentioned below we will see a [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/13/arden-prepares-most-exclusive-mini-ever-build/feed/ 0 Geneva: Italdesign Giugiaro Concept Namir http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneve-italdesign-giugiaro-concept/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneve-italdesign-giugiaro-concept/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:33:40 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4786 It is called Namir and was born as a collaboration between Italdesign Giugiaro and Frazer-Nash, a company specialized in the design and construction of hybrid systems. A concept which is the fastest hybrid car in the world. The Arabian name Namir, meaning “tiger��?, shows the content of the concept car: elegance and power, aggressiveness and [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneve-italdesign-giugiaro-concept/feed/ 1 Geneva: Wiesmann Roadster MF4 http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-wiesmann-roadster-mf4/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-wiesmann-roadster-mf4/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:15:30 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4780 All eyes of the automobile world were pointed on Geneva. Those eyes spotted a new member within the Wiesmann family; the Wiesmann Roadster MF4. It is the latest addition to the range of soft-top sports cars and is available alongside the classic Wiesmann Roadster MF3. There are two engines available for MF4 Roadster. The first [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-wiesmann-roadster-mf4/feed/ 2 Geneva: Close-up FAB Design McLaren SLR http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-close-up-fab-design-mclaren-slr/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-close-up-fab-design-mclaren-slr/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:53:08 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4776 We have called it overkill before which ment we had to take a closer look at this newly modified car during the Geneva Motor Show. The McLaren SLR has been modified by the swiss company and looks more like a batmobile than the original vision of a high-performance sports car of the future. Check out [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-close-up-fab-design-mclaren-slr/feed/ 5 Geneva: Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-maserati-granturismo-s-automatic/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-maserati-granturismo-s-automatic/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:29:14 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4768 Like each year a new Maserati is introduced at every international car show. The GranTurismo S Automatic had its première at the Geneva Auto Show. It features a 4.7 V8 engine which develops 440hp (323kW) at 7000rpm. The maximum torque is 490Nm at 4,750rpm. The main novelty is the combination of the automatic transmission with [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-maserati-granturismo-s-automatic/feed/ 0 Geneva: Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-carlsson-aigner-ck55-rs-rascasse/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-carlsson-aigner-ck55-rs-rascasse/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:25:59 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4753 Exclusive automobile manufacturer Carlsson and the luxury leather brand Etienne Aigner have come up with another exclusive mix of fashion and automotive. They have presented their Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse. The Rascasse will be an exclusive limited edition of 20 cars and is based on the Mercedes-Benz GL 500. The two-tone paintwork screams to [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-carlsson-aigner-ck55-rs-rascasse/feed/ 0 Geneva: Aston Martin One-77 http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-aston-martin-one-77-2/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-aston-martin-one-77-2/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:58:26 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4749 Aston Martin presented their One-77 chassis no.1 throughout the Geneva Motor Show. The One-77′s structural core is a lightweight and rigid carbon fibre monocoque conceived and designed at Aston Martin’s HQ. It comes with a potent 7.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine. The One-77′s power unit is an engine fitted to the DBS, DB9 and new [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-aston-martin-one-77-2/feed/ 1 Geneva: Aston Martin V12 Vantage http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-aston-martin-v12-vantage/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-aston-martin-v12-vantage/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:06:51 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4746 Aston Martin has presented their most potent production sports car in its history. Based on the successful V8 Vantage, the V12 Vantage features a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h) and 0-62 mph [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/11/geneva-aston-martin-v12-vantage/feed/ 0 Geneva: Aston Martin DBS Volante http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/10/geneva-aston-martin-dbs-volante/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/10/geneva-aston-martin-dbs-volante/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:40:34 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4740 Aston Martin has premiered their new DBS Volante at the Geneva Auto Salon 2009. The new Volante completes the DBS line-up and gives drivers the mix between the English sports car characteristics and open-air motoring. Aston Martin engineers installed a fabric hood which closely follows the silhouette of the DBS coupe and due to its [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/10/geneva-aston-martin-dbs-volante/feed/ 1 Geneva: Sportec RS 700 http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/08/geneva-sportec-rs-700/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/08/geneva-sportec-rs-700/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:07:13 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4683 Next to several Porsche drivers Sportec can help you out as an Audi driver with a refining package for the Audi RS6. The package contains of a performance increase of the 5.0 litre V10 Biturbo engine changing the original catalysts by high-performance catalysts with higher flow rate. But that’s not all. The originally installed exhaust [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/08/geneva-sportec-sp-750/feed/ 0 Geneva: Sportec SPR1 M http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/08/geneva-sportec-spr1-m/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/08/geneva-sportec-spr1-m/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:11:25 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4665 One of the Switzerland’s top tuners, Sportec, has revealed their exclusive and up-rated Porsche “997″ 911 Turbo at the Geneva Motor Show. The Sportec SPR1 M lifts the power to 858 hp (590 kW) and 650lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. Other upgrades are aerodynamic enhancements and chassis/suspension tuning. Sportec has gradually rebuilt the entire car [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/08/geneva-sportec-spr1-m/feed/ 0 Geneva: Alpina B7 http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/08/geneva-alpina-b7/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/08/geneva-alpina-b7/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:42:09 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4660 ALPINA has presented its fourth generation of automobiles based on the BMW 7 Series. The new B7 Bi-Turbo is aiming to unite exclusiveness, athleticism and comfort in perfect harmony. A clear statement from the German tuner. They showed us what it means to tune a 7 Series. The added levels of torque and power are [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/08/geneva-alpina-b7/feed/ 0 Geneva: KTM X-BOW ROC http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/06/geneva-ktm-x-bow-roc/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/03/06/geneva-ktm-x-bow-roc/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:49:30 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=4648 The production version of the KTM X-BOW is celebrating its first birthday. Exactly one year ago, the production version of the KTM X-BOW made its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. The 2009 range now includes two new versions of the roadster; the X-BOW Superlight and the limited-edition X-BOW ROC. Weight reduces performance and [...]

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