26 February 2007, 04:09 PM
The public in Geneva will also be able to admire the extraordinary Grande Punto Abarth S2000. This is a racing car designed for racing stables, which the Fiat Racing Department will be entering in the 2007 Italian Rally Championship with Giandomenico Basso and his navigator Mitia Dotta. Davide Gatti, winner of the 2006 Fiat Abarth International Trophy, will compete at the wheel of an official Fiat Grande Punto R3D with a diesel engine. On the international scene, the Grande Punto Abarth S2000 wi
26 February 2007, 03:49 PM
Just in time for the official presentation of the new Toyota Auris, H&R can already deliver several suspension modifications for the successor of the Corolla.
High tension sport springs lower the body of the car which name comes from the latin "aurum" = gold, approx. 30-35mm and lead to a more sporty and dynamic optic.
Additionally TRAK+ wheel spacers in different widenings will be available soon. They are driveable with the original as well as with other wheel/tyre combinations.
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26 February 2007, 03:42 PM
Porsche has begun to supply Aerokits for its Cayman und Cayman S sports cars. This new customizing equipment consists of add-on spoiler lips for the standard front-end apron panel and a new, fixed rear spoiler.
Designed by engineers at the Porsche Development Center in Weissach, the Aerokit gives the Cayman even more ‘bite’ and even sportier, more dynamic looks. The front spoiler lips emphasize the visual power of the big air inlets in the front apron. The new, fixed rear wing creates a stron
26 February 2007, 03:29 PM
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Der europaweite Erfolg des Dacia Logan aus Rumanien hat es deutlich gezeigt: Preisgunstige Kompaktwagen liegen voll im Trend. Das Nachbarland Bulgarien ist seit dem 1. Januar 2007 nicht nur Mitglied in der EU: Seit mehr als zwei Jahren arbeiten die Studenten der Technischen Universitat von Sofia am ersten "Automobil Made in Bulgaria“. Anfang Februar enthullten der Rektor der Fakultat, Prof. Kamen Vesselinow, und seine Studenten im Nationalen Museum Man and Earth v
24 February 2007, 04:27 PM
Kia’s exciting all-new ex_cee’d cabrio concept car will make its world premiere at the 77th Salon de l’Automobiles in Geneva, Switzerland on 6 March. The styling of the ex_cee’d cabrio is the work of new Kia Design Chief Peter Schreyer and gives a first indication of the future direction the look of Kia-brand vehicles will be taking under his guidance.
Based on a pre-production prototype of the new three-door cee’d Sporty Hatch (scheduled for production in December), the ex_cee’d has the same
24 February 2007, 03:58 PM
Mercedes-Benz engineers are currently developing a new, prestigious luxury limousine with integrated highest protection for governments, businesses, monarchs and heads of state. The armoured Pullman Limousine is based on the long version of the S 600 with a substantially extended wheelbase length. The Mercedes-Benz State Limousine therefore provides a level of roominess worthy of its high-ranking occupants, not to mention outstanding comfort and a fully equipped mobile office. The S 600 Guard Pu
24 February 2007, 03:50 PM
Er gehört zu den wenigen Supersportwagen und nach seinem Debüt am Internationalen Genfer Automobilsalon 2006 war klar: Im apollo vereinen sich Dynamik und Design mit purem Fahrgenuss und einzigartiger Performance. Gottesgleich fegt er über die Strassen und auf der Rennpiste schreit er nach Herausforderung, nach einem Gegner, der seiner atemberaubenden Beschleunigung und seiner einzigartigen Kurvenlage Paroli bieten kann.
Jetzt bekommt er Konkurrenz aus de
24 February 2007, 03:38 PM
The Audi S5 is a unique competitor among high-performance coupés, thanks to its combination of V8 FSI technology and quattro permanent four-wheel drive. The eight-cylinder engine with its superb power delivery has worthy counterparts in the specially tuned sports suspension and high-performance brakes. Subtle, but clear design elements inside and out serve to distinguish this coupé as a high performance athlete in a league of its own. The Audi S5 goes on sale with the launch of the Audi A5 serie
24 February 2007, 03:03 PM
The Edo Maserati MC 12R just got better. Where the MC 12R had a modest 70hp power increase, the MC 12XX is aiming for Ferrari FXX power levels, totalling the horsepowers under the hood at 800. Edo was never very happy with the Maserati MC 12, even comparing the sound of the car to a Nissan Primera, and has undoubtedly outdone himself this time around.
So, if you have a MC12 sitting around, head on down to Ahlen, Germany. With purchasing this program you will also receive 1 day of testing with
22 February 2007, 03:57 PM
At the Geneva Motor Show smart will be presenting the two BRABUS variants of the new smart fortwo to the public for the first time.
Rated at 72 kW / 98 bhp, the smart fortwo BRABUS and smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive have more than 30 percent more engine power than the BRABUS variant of the predecessor model. At the same time the low consumption and low CO2 emissions demonstrate that this does not have to come at a cost to the environment and customers' wallets.
In addition, the two BRABUS va
22 February 2007, 03:50 PM
Lotus Sport, the race car performance arm of Lotus Cars Ltd, today unveiled the new Lotus 2-Eleven. Launched at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show, the Lotus 2-Eleven is aimed at the true track day enthusiast, taking Colin Chapman’s philosophy of ‘Performance Through Lightweight’ to its most extreme level yet.
Weighing in at just 670 kg (1,477 lbs) with 255 PS (252 bhp / 188 kw) on tap courtesy of its supercharged and intercooled 1796 cc engine, the Lotus 2-Eleven boasts a power
22 February 2007, 03:44 PM
TechArt revealed the first renderings of its new GTstreet model based on the 911 Turbo of the latest 997 series. A direct inheritor of the 2001 TechArt GTstreet based on the Porsche 911 Turbo of the 996 model series, the new beast boasts 630 hp / 463 kW at 6,800 rpm, up from standard 480 hp / 353 kW, the peak torque is increased to 820 Nm at 4,500 rpm.
Thus equipped the TechArt GTstreet delivers performance that firmly places it among the world’s fastest sports cars: 0 – 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds, 200 km/h af
