With more tuners present than a beach has sand, it's hard to separate the good from the bad. We've done it for you. Here's the top 5 tuner-built cars that made an appearance.
Like F1, Porsche has built a hybrid race car that uses regenerative braking to make extra power. No show car, this one will be racing in the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring.
When Porsche builds a hybrid, it still has to be a Porsche. This Spyder Concept has 728hp, and is one of the most exciting cars of the decade. VIDEO inside.
The main attraction at an auto show are the cars, but we know that next to a great car should be a beautiful woman. Year after year, not only the new concept cars, new technology have impressed the visitors ... beautiful models have also delighted the eyes of those present.
Hybrid Technology Development and Enhanced Product Appeal are the leading themes for Toyota’s presentation at the Geneva motor show, represented by a range of concept and production models that will be making their first appearance in Europe.
According to the rumor-mill, it looks like Ferrari is preparing to release the 599 GTO Limited Edition, a hardcore version of the Fiorano with more horsepower, reduced weight and better handling.
The Sportec SPR1 M is a fully modified Porsche 997 Turbo that is stripped and completely reworked from top to bottom. It first appeared at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show is now being built to order.
First unveiled in concept form at BraselWorld 2008, one of the newest members of the TAG Heuer Grand CARRERA collection is the Calibre 36 RS Caliper Chronograph.
Back in 2007, Hennessey Performance Engineering originally announced the forthcoming Venom GT supercar. There have been many different variations and renderings over the last couple of years but it looks like the company has finally settled on a concept and some preliminary specs. The Hennessey Venom GT will feature a V8 engine rated up to 1,200 horsepower with a curb weight just under 2,400 pounds.
We first got a look at the Aston Martin DBS Volante at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show back in March and were pretty wowed. This drop-top version of James Bond's preferred mode of transportation is a fantastic addition to the DBS family. The name Volante means 'moving with light rapidity' according to Aston Martin and this is an appropriate moniker. The car mostly shares everything with the standard DBS except for the roof.
f you love exotic cars, specifically fast, red, shiny Ferrai’s, you are going to love the new Ferrari 599XX that was on display at the Geneva Motor Show 2009. Want to get your hands on one? Unfortunately unless you have more money than God or the CEO of Ferrari has your number on speed dial, your chances of obtaining a 599XX are pretty slim.
Here are the first pictures from the Geneva International Motor Show of Ferrari’s brand new laboratory on wheels program for it’s uber exclusive clients. This program leverages all of Ferrari’s F1 knowledge and will most likely lend a hand towards the next generationFerrari 599 GTB.
Automobili Lamborghini has done it again. The hits just keep coming and coming. The new Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is top of class. The LP 670-4 SV is more powerful, lighter and faster than the LP-640, which is spectacular in its own right. This new iteration of the Murc line has a 6.5-liter V12 capable of 670 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque.
The 2009 Aston Martin DBS Volante with its canvas roof, carbon-fiber hood and ceramic brakes deliver body rigidity some performance-oriented crossover SUVs may be jealous about.
It looks like the upcoming Geneva Motor Show will be a busy one for Aston Martin - the automaker took the wraps off of its top-end droptop, the DBS Volante, earlier today.
Mercedes-Benz has really outdone itself this time. The new 2010 Mercedes E-Class Coupe is now edgier with more aggressive styling and additional power yet provides even better fuel economy than previous models. The company has released images and specs ahead of it's first official production preview at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The company has made great strides with its turbo-diesel engines and direct injection technology.
It seems that some carmakers are testing the business model, which is working fine with watch manufacturing companies: build a good movement/engine and then sell it inside different cases as "ultra limited models" with a huge premium.
OK, seems like BMW is insistent on making more SUVs, or SUV-like things, sales figures or no. Here, for example, is BMW’s latest show car, er, SUV, or whatever, the Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo, which is having its coming out party at this years Geneva Motor Show.
Roland Gumpert is a man on a mission. And that mission is extreme horsepower, exceptional handling and ridiculously aggressive aesthetics. The guys over at Top Gear can appreciate this passion as the Gumpert Apollo provided the fastest lap time of any car they have ever tested. The upcoming Gumpert Apollo Speed should be even more impressive. We'll have to wait until the Geneva Motor Show in March for the official unveiling and be happy with the recently released teaser image.
We have already seen media pics of the Mazda Hakaze. We even have all of the details about the mechanicals. What we didnt have until today are live shots and personal impressions of what its really like in the flesh.
Built in limited numbers to offer new levels of luxury, craftsmanship and exclusivity, the XJ Portfolio is characterized by premium quality materials and exquisite attention to detail.
Italians everywhere are going crazy over this race tuned Fiat 500, the Fiat 500 Abarth. The newly redesigned Fiat 500 has only been out for a year and now we have the hot blooded Abarth.
Lamborghini's new supercar has been on a strict diet in the pursuit of the ultimate in performanceCalled the SuperВleggera, this special edition Gallardo is being given its world debut at this weeks Geneva Motor Show.
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