GTSPIRIT - Daily Supercar and Tuning News » IAA 2009 http://www.gtspirit.com Daily supercar & tuning news, automotive event coverage & car forum! Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:22:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Video: Audi R8 Spyder http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/19/video-audi-r8-spyder/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/19/video-audi-r8-spyder/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:50:10 +0000 Lawrence http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10745 The last video we want to bring you from IAA for today is of the Audi R8 Spyder. It was one of our highlights. As instead of the V8 version, Audi went ahead and released the full blown V10 version! It’s a short action clip but it’s definitely enough to whet our appetites! We can’t [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/19/video-audi-r8-spyder/feed/ 2 Video: Porsche 911 Turbo and Sport Classic http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/19/video-porsche-911-turbo-and-sport-classic/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/19/video-porsche-911-turbo-and-sport-classic/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:38:18 +0000 Lawrence http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10741 Probably one of the most overlooked releases at IAA 2009, the facelifted Porsche 997 Turbo is likely to be one of the companies best selling cars. We see it here driving round the forest roads that surround Frankfurt at the hands of factory driver Timo Bernhard. After, we get a walk around of the brand [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/19/video-porsche-911-turbo-and-sport-classic/feed/ 0 IAA 2009: Marussia B1, B2 and SUV http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/18/iaa-2009-marussia-b1-b2-and-suv/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/18/iaa-2009-marussia-b1-b2-and-suv/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:34:15 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10612 Marussia is a new member to the landscape of exclusive sports cars. The manufacturer is the first and only Russian maker of fast sports car. We had a closer look at the two family members and the heritage behind the brand at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Nikolay Fomenko and Yefim Ostrovsky have founded the Moscow-based [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/18/iaa-2009-marussia-b1-b2-and-suv/feed/ 8 IAA 2009: Startech Tuning http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-startech-tuning/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-startech-tuning/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:58:22 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10617 Startech is a new tuner in our line-up and an arm of German tuner Brabus that focuses on upgrading the performance and appearance of US- and UK-built products. We had our first experience with the German tuner at the IAA 2009. Startech has a customization program available for Range Rover, Jaguar, Jeep and Chrysler vehicles. [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-startech-tuning/feed/ 1 IAA 2009: Frankfurt Motor Show Highlights http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-frankfurt-motor-show-highlights/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-frankfurt-motor-show-highlights/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:33:02 +0000 Des http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10501 Every new car has been presented, so it is time to make up a list of highlights. A short line-up of the best of the best gives you an insight in this year’s IAA. The list includes cars like the brand new Black Baron from Brabus, the Italia from Ferrari and the roofless version of [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-frankfurt-motor-show-highlights/feed/ 0 Overkill: Carline CLP SR 650 GT http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/overkill-carline-clp-sr-650-gt/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/overkill-carline-clp-sr-650-gt/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:58:15 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10619 Introductions of several new sports car and supercars have attract our attention the past few days, but there were some other ‘special’ vehicles outside the exhibition halls. One of these was a Mercedes SL R230-based Carline CLP SR 650 GT. The 5,52-litre V12 engine plus compressor produces 650PS or 478Kw and a maximum torque of [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/overkill-carline-clp-sr-650-gt/feed/ 1 IAA 2009: Geiger GTS http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-geiger-gts/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-geiger-gts/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:36:52 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10615 Geiger Cars has redefined Corvette’s ZR1 to its own standards. The Geiger GTS got a proper treatment and we had a closer look at the vehicle. The package includes engine tuning, new wheels, a new front and rear bumper, rear diffuser, fog lights, tail lights and a new paint job. The GTS produces 710bhp at [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-geiger-gts/feed/ 0 IAA 2009: Melkus RS2000 http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-melkus-rs2000/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-melkus-rs2000/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:22:14 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10621 After exactly thirty years since the last of the 101 Melkus RS1000 Models was manufactured in Dresden, Melkus has presented their official follow-up the RS2000. The new light-weight sports car includes race-car technology. It is completely hand made and limited to only 25 vehicles per year. The medium-sized engine sports coupe has a low power-to-weight [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-melkus-rs2000/feed/ 2 IAA 2009: Concept Cars http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-concept-cars/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-concept-cars/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:56:38 +0000 Des http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10493 At every major motor show a number of concept cars are being presented to the press and general public. Here’s our selection of the best and most interesting concepts at this years IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW Vision EfficiencyDynamics Concept: The Vision concept from BMW – shown above – was hard to miss. The imposing [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-concept-cars/feed/ 0 IAA 2009: Porsche Panamera Exclusive Program http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-porsche-panamera-exclusive-program/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-porsche-panamera-exclusive-program/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:01:07 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10490 After numerous of posts and information our real experience with the Porsche Panamera was due for the IAA 2009. We finally got the change to check out the new four-door luxury car from Stuttgart, Germany. Not only from the outside, but also the interior of the saloon. We ended up inside the best looking Panamera [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/17/iaa-2009-porsche-panamera-exclusive-program/feed/ 1 IAA 2009: Frankfurt Motor Show Girls Part 3 http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-frankfurt-motor-show-girls-part-3/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-frankfurt-motor-show-girls-part-3/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:21:56 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10526 Our selection of IAA girls hasn’t come to an end yet. We have another set of the best looking girls for you available. Check out the gallery and enjoy. You want to check out part one and/or two? Please click here for part one and click here for part two.

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-frankfurt-motor-show-girls-part-3/feed/ 0 IAA 2009: Special Car Colours http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-special-car-colours/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-special-car-colours/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:20:53 +0000 Des http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10499 Year after year the automotive industry is prone to colour trends, over the past few years we’ve seen white make a complete comeback. In Frankfurt we found a lot of cars displayed in special or just beautiful colours. We made a selection of our favourites and the most eye catching car colours displayed. Chrome Audi [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-special-car-colours/feed/ 0 IAA 2009: Frankfurt Motor Show Girls Part 2 http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-frankfurt-motor-show-girls-part-2/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-frankfurt-motor-show-girls-part-2/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:11:15 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10520 Chapter two of the IAA 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show girls has reached the front page! We have made another selection showing you what the event showed us next to some supercars, EV-vehicles and four-door luxury saloons. Enjoy! You want to check out part one? Please click here.

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-frankfurt-motor-show-girls-part-2/feed/ 0 IAA 2009: Audi E-tron http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-audi-e-tron/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-audi-e-tron/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:07:32 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10457 Audi’s highlight at the IAA 2009 was the new e-tron concept, their first attempt creating a high-performance sports car with only an eletric system on-board. Four separate motors are attached to the front and rear axles, creating a quattro system. The R8-shapped model produces 230kW or 313hp and 4,500Nm of torque. A sprint from 0 [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-audi-e-tron/feed/ 0 IAA 2009: Maserati GranCabrio http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-maserati-grancabrio/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-maserati-grancabrio/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:50:53 +0000 Des http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10364 With the summer nearly coming to an end Maserati released the details of their Maserati GranCabrio that should conquer the streets next summer. Here in Frankfurt we had a chance to take a closer look at the new Maserati Gran Turismo convertible! The Maserati GranCabrio on display had a very nice dark grey exterior color [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-bentley-mulsanne/feed/ 0 IAA 2009: Porsche 997 Turbo & 997 Turbo Convertible facelift http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-porsche-997-turbo-turbo-convertible-facelift/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-porsche-997-turbo-turbo-convertible-facelift/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:03:10 +0000 Des http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10472 One of our favourite all-round sport cars of all times, the Porsche 911 Turbo, has received a little facelift. The surgery is not merely cosmetic but includes a brand new engine for the 997 Turbo and the addition of a proper paddle shift steering wheel. The Porsche 997 Turbo facelift will go on sale in [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-porsche-997-turbo-turbo-convertible-facelift/feed/ 0 IAA 2009: Brabus E V12 ‘Black Baron’ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-brabus-e-v12-black-baron/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-brabus-e-v12-black-baron/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:23:43 +0000 Des http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10456 Brabus presented us their new Mercedes E-class based Brabus E V12 ‘black baron’. The 6.3 liter V12 produces an insane 800hp and 1420Nm of torque! The design of the new Brabus E V12 is eye catching to say the least. Apart from the use of a lot of carbon including a carbon rear spoiler the [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-brabus-e-v12-black-baron/feed/ 0 IAA 2009: Rolls-Royce Ghost http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-rolls-royce-ghost/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-rolls-royce-ghost/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:23:23 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10397 Rolls-Royce has officially unveiled its new production model of the smallest family member, the Ghost, today. We spotted a white version of the baby Rolls in front of the Movenpick hotel on Monday evening. The final release of the car was a day latter and presented by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Chairman, Ian Robertson and Tom [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-rolls-royce-ghost/feed/ 0 IAA 2009: Audi S5 Sportback http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-audi-s5-sportback/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/16/iaa-2009-audi-s5-sportback/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:15:19 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=10400 Audi has unveiled the new S5 Sportback at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new sports car is the top model of the new Sportback model series. Under the bonnet you will find a V6 engine with an output of 245kW or 333hp. A seven-speed S tronic gearbox and quattro drive make sure that the power [...]

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