GTSPIRIT - Daily Supercar and Tuning News » Geneva Auto Salon 2010 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 Geneva 2010: Overview Press Conferences http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/07/geneva-2010-overview-of-press-conferences/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/07/geneva-2010-overview-of-press-conferences/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:52:37 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18567 For those people that did not have the opportunity to be in Geneva last week and for those who were not able to see the official introductions and press conferences live, we have managed a solution. On our Vimeo channel you will find every press conference which is of interest to you and any other [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/07/geneva-2010-overview-of-press-conferences/feed/ 1 Geneva 2010: Mercedes AMG Receives New 5.5 Liter V8 Engine http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/07/geneva-2010-mercedes-amg-receives-new-5-5-liter-v8-engine/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/07/geneva-2010-mercedes-amg-receives-new-5-5-liter-v8-engine/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:34:08 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18519 Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the rumours and introduced the new lightweight 5.5 liter twin-turbo V8 engine. The new engine is intended to be used in many AMG models like the C 63 AMG, CLS 63 AMG, E 63 AMG, S 63 AMG and the CL 63 AMG. Codenamed M157, the new 5.5-liter replaces Mercedes’ current 6.3 [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/07/geneva-2010-mercedes-amg-receives-new-5-5-liter-v8-engine/feed/ 1 Geneva 2010: Sportec SP580 for Porsche 997 Turbo Facelift http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/07/geneva-2010-sportec-sp580-for-porsche-997-turbo-facelift/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/07/geneva-2010-sportec-sp580-for-porsche-997-turbo-facelift/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:17:57 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18513 Swiss tuner Sportec has refreshed its program for the current Porsche 997 Turbo facelift. The model received a completely new six-cylinder, 3.8 liter boxer engine delivering 500hp and the tuner developed a new package for this powerplant. The SP580 program has two ECU upgrades available. Performance stage 1 increases the power of the 3.8 liter [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/07/geneva-2010-sportec-sp580-for-porsche-997-turbo-facelift/feed/ 0 Geneva 2010: Porsche 918 Spyder Live http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-porsche-918-spyder-live/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-porsche-918-spyder-live/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:48:55 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18505 There was only one thing left to discuss about the brand new Porsche 918 Spyder concept. We discussed the release and showed you two videos. Exactly, the live pictures were missing. The footage below shows you the Porsche 918 Spyder, a combination between an electric battery unit and a 3.4 liter V8 together producing the [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-porsche-918-spyder-live/feed/ 4 Geneva 2010: Hamann Fiat 500 Largo http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-hamann-fiat-500-largo/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-hamann-fiat-500-largo/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:34:17 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18498 The Largo line-up from Hamann is an one of a kind program for the Italian Fiat 500. Hamann introduced the package, which includes a total of five performance enhancements, a few weeks ago. Within the package you will find bodykits, exhausts, technical enhancements, ECU upgrades, paintjobs, wheels and even a smaller program called “sportivo-line�. A [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-hamann-fiat-500-largo/feed/ 1 Geneva 2010: Audi A8 Hybrid http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-audi-a8-hybrid/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-audi-a8-hybrid/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:22:34 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18491 Audi is following the Green hype and as a result they introduced the A8 hybrid as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Its two engines – a 2.0 TFSI and an electric power unit – develop a combined total of 245hp (180kW) and deliver 480Nm (354.03lb-ft) of torque. Combined with the advantages of electric [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-audi-a8-hybrid/feed/ 1 Geneva 2010: BMW X6 Performance Package http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-bmw-x6-performance-package/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-bmw-x6-performance-package/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:08:33 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18483 Following its initial release BMW has unveiled the Performance program for the BMW X6 at Geneva 2010. The range of retrofittable options is developed for the drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics and cockpit of the Sports Activity Coupé. The complete line-up of accessories includes a new bodykit, 21-inch Y-spoke light alloy wheels, performance upgrades, sport exhaust with [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-bmw-x6-performance-package/feed/ 0 Geneva 2010: Spyker C8 Aileron and LM85 http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-spyker-c8-aileron-and-lm85/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-spyker-c8-aileron-and-lm85/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:52:06 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18476 Next to the European premiere of the C8 Aileron Spyder, the Dutch manufacturer showcased two other models; the Spyker C8 Aileron dressed in a white livery and the race-biased LM85. We checked out both and made a nice gallery of each one. The C8 Aileron is a long-wheelbase version of the Spyker C8 Laviolette featuring [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-spyker-c8-aileron-and-lm85/feed/ 0 Geneva Motor Show 2010 Girls Part 5 http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-motor-show-2010-girls-part-5/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-motor-show-2010-girls-part-5/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:27:27 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18472 Our final chapter with girls from the Geneva car event. No difference whatsoever, again sixteen pictures with the best of the best. The girls were spotted at stands from Bertone, Chrysler, Porsche, Rinspeed, Alfa Romeo, Nissan, Spyker and Infiniti. Check also part 1, 2, 3 and 4 for more girls from the Geneva Auto Salon.

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-motor-show-2010-girls-part-5/feed/ 0 Geneva 2010: Aston Martin Cygnet Live http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-aston-martin-cygnet-live/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-aston-martin-cygnet-live/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:19:36 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18470 The Aston Martin Cygnet has officially been introduced by the British luxury car maker, using a Toyota iQ as a basis to create the Cygnet. The customised vehicle will only be available for people who buy a ‘real’ Aston. The Brits reckon that they will shift as many as 4,000 per year. Although it is [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-aston-martin-cygnet-live/feed/ 1 Geneva 2010: Pininfarina Alfa Concept – 2uettottanta http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-pininfarina-alfa-concept-2uettottanta/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-pininfarina-alfa-concept-2uettottanta/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:05:41 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18466 Pininfarina is 80 years old and it started the celebrations for this important milestone at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show by holding the world preview of a concept car, the 2uettottanta, next to two examples of recent stylistic collaboration agreements, the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Maserati GranCabrio. So 80 years have gone by since [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-pininfarina-alfa-concept-2uettottanta/feed/ 0 Geneva 2010: Porsche Boxster Spyder http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-porsche-boxster-spyder/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-porsche-boxster-spyder/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:45:58 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18464 In between several major introductions we spotted a known vehicle to us all. The new Porsche Boxster Spyder was also showcased by Porsche. The basis for this ‘entry level’ Porsche Boxster is the inspiration rooted firmly in the 550 Spyder, one of Porsche’s most infamous sports cars. The Porsche Boxster Spyder gains an extra 10bhp [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-porsche-boxster-spyder/feed/ 0 Geneva 2010: Alpina B7 Biturbo Allrad http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-alpina-b7-biturbo-allrad/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-alpina-b7-biturbo-allrad/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:38:16 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18460 Alpina showed two new models at their stand in Geneva. The Alpina B7 Biturbo Allrad was one of the vehicles displayed. The luxury saloon based on a BMW 7-Series has four-wheel drive, Switch-Tronic and a 4.4 liter 8-cylinder engine with Biturbo supercharging. The powerplant produces 507hp and a maximum torque of 700Nm. 0-100km/h (62mph) is [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/06/geneva-2010-alpina-b7-biturbo-allrad/feed/ 0 Geneva 2010: Koenigsegg CCXR Platinuss E100 http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/05/geneva-2010-koenigsegg-ccxr-platinuss-e100/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/05/geneva-2010-koenigsegg-ccxr-platinuss-e100/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:47:36 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18322 Built to accomodate a wealthy customer in Brazil, the Koenigegg CCXR Platinuss E100 is a one of a kind vehicle. Due to strict emission regulations this Koenigsegg had to be customized so it could use Bio-ethanol E100. The result is a CCXR with an output of 1100bhp. The name Platinuss refers to the Brazilian dealership [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/05/geneva-2010-koenigsegg-ccxr-platinuss-e100/feed/ 2 Geneva Motor Show 2010 Girls Part 4 http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/05/geneva-motor-show-2010-girls-part-4/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/05/geneva-motor-show-2010-girls-part-4/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:48:45 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18313 Our fourth chapter in the Geneva Motor Show 2010 Girls story brings you other set of sixteen lovely booth babes. Part 4 follows part 1, 2 and 3 shown to you over the past few days. Enjoy the girls and do not forget to tune in, because there is still one chapter to go.

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/05/geneva-motor-show-2010-girls-part-4/feed/ 0 Geneva 2010: Sportec SPR1 R http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/05/geneva-2010-sportec-spr1-r-2/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/05/geneva-2010-sportec-spr1-r-2/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:07:46 +0000 Des http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18307 We already showed the first photos of the new Sportec SPR1 R a few days ago, but just photos don’t do justice to the Sportec developments under the skin of this Porsche that make this Sportec SPR1 R the most powerful Porsche on display in Geneva and the 5th most powerful car overall after two [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/05/geneva-2010-sportec-spr1-r-2/feed/ 2 Geneva 2010: Aston Martin DBS UB-2010 Limited Edition http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/04/geneva-2010-aston-martin-dbs-ub-2010-limited-edition/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/04/geneva-2010-aston-martin-dbs-ub-2010-limited-edition/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:59:17 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18305 Aston Martin unveiled a new limited edition of 40 cars celebrating Chief Executive Ulrich Bez’s 10th anniversary leading the British luxury car manufacturer. The DBS UB-2010 edition will be available in a limited series of 20 Coupes and 20 Volantes. Each vehicle is personally specified by Bez with a unique Azurite Black paint finish, a [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/04/geneva-2010-aston-martin-dbs-ub-2010-limited-edition/feed/ 1 Geneva 2010: Brabus G V12 S http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/04/geneva-2010-brabus-g-v12-s/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/04/geneva-2010-brabus-g-v12-s/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:40:56 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18300 Brabus showed its G V12 S – introduced at Geneva 2009 – again at this year’s Geneva Auto Salon. The car was part of the Germans V12 line-up extended by the E V12 Coupé. The G-Class from Mercedes is enhanced with a twin-turbocharged V12 engine producting 700bhp. The German tuner increased the V12 from 5.5 [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/04/geneva-2010-brabus-g-v12-s/feed/ 1 Geneva 2010: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Special Editions http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/04/geneva-2010-bugatti-veyron-grand-sport-special-editions/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/04/geneva-2010-bugatti-veyron-grand-sport-special-editions/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:08:49 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18291 Bugatti unveiled two new special editions of the roofless hypercar at this year’s Geneva Motor Show; Grey Carbon and Blue Carbon. The upper part of the Veyron Grand Sport Grey Carbon (below) plus the doors and the side panels are constructed from dark grey carbon fiber, while the bottom part of the car is finished [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/04/geneva-2010-bugatti-veyron-grand-sport-special-editions/feed/ 0 Geneva 2010: FAB Design Panamera http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/04/geneva-2010-fab-design-panamera-2/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/03/04/geneva-2010-fab-design-panamera-2/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:50:36 +0000 Des http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=18290 Following on FAB Designs developments for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, a new FAB Exclusive Line has been added by the Swiss tuning company. The setup includes tuning packages for other brands, previous projects include the FAB Design Maybach and McLaren SLR-packages. In Geneva FAB Design showed their first Porsche package as part of their exclusive line: the [...]

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