Category: Car Makes

Car Makes

  • Geneva 2011: Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring

    Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is currently on display in Geneva auto salon. The car is based on the BMW F10 5-Series 550i.

    The engine is 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 with 507PS (373 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft). It is mated to a the ZF 8-speed SWITCH-TRONIC automatic. 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds and the top speed is somewhere over 300 km/h (186 mph). (more…)

  • Geneva 2011: BMW 650i Convertible

    BMW are exhibiting 6-Series Convertible at the Geneva Motor Show. The open-top was planned to be shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but for reasons unknown the drop-top never made it to the show.

    650i has a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine with 413PS (304 kW) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. (more…)

  • Geneva 2011: Kelleners BMW 5 Series M Sports Package

    Kelleners Sport has revealed the tuned BMW 5 series M sports package at the Geneva Motor Show. The car includes an aerodynamic kit, performance boosting, suspension tuning and interior upgrades.

    The performance upgrade for 520d boosts the engine to the hefty 218PS (160 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft), instead of the factory’s 183PS (135 kW) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft). (more…)

  • Geneva 2011: Wiesmann Spyder

    Wiesmann has revealed the Spyder Concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

    The performance is just staggering – 4.0 liter V8 with 420PS (from the latest BMW M3), which enables the 1000kg car to accelerate in 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds – flat. The top speed is 290 km/h (180 mph). (more…)

  • Mansory Siracusa Ferrari 458 Italia

    Mansory has unveiled tuned version of Ferrari 458 Italia called Siracusa at the Geneva Motor Show.

    The vehicle features carbon fiber in all body components and the result is weight-saving of 70kg. The new components are a front apron including air inlets for the front coolers, a new bonnet and side skirts with integrated ducts. (more…)

  • Mazda MINAGI Concept

    At the now running Geneva Motor Show, Mazda has publicly revealed for first time its brand-new Mazda MINAGI concept, offering the crowd a glimpse of its new KODO design language and new SKYACTIV technologies. (more…)

  • SsangYong SUT 1 concept

    At the display of Geneva Motor Show 2011, SsangYong Motor has publicly premiered its latest addition, the SsangYong SUT 1 concept. (more…)

  • Geneva 2011: Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT

    Suzuki has unwrapped officially its premium performance Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT model at the 81st edition of Geneva Motor Fair, demonstrating fully the brand’s philosophy of delivering excitement. (more…)

  • Geneva 2011: Lotus Elise Club Racer

    The new Lotus Elise Club Racer Edition has made its official debut in Geneva.

    The sporty version of Elise lost 24 kg by using a lightweight battery and the removal of noise insulation material. The total weight of Elise Club Racer is just 852 kg ( 1 878 lbs ).

    The small car is powered by 1.6-liter four cylinder VVT-I with 136 PS (100 kW). (more…)

  • Lotus Evora Enduro GT

    Lotus Evora Enduro GT Concept has debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. The car is based on the Evora GT4 Endurance racer.

    The car will actually take a part in June at the 24hr Nurburgring ADAC race in Germany. It was developed by Lotus Motorsport with the help of head designer Nicola Scimeca. (more…)

  • Geneva 2011: Toyota FT-86 II

    Toyota has finally revealed FT-86 II Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Furthermore, the car will actually hit the EU market in 2012.

    The concept measures 4 235mm long, 2 570 mm wheelbase, 1 795 mm wide and 1 270 mm high. There are no further information about the engine, but it will be mid-front positioned, so the car will achieve better balance and a lower center of gravity. (more…)

  • Geneva 2011: BMW Vision Connected Drive Concept

    BMW Vision ConnectedDrive debuts at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept reveals extreme safety, good infotainment and communication.

    The vehicle is a two-seater roadster featuring typical BMW design lines – a flat sporting and dynamic silhouette. It resembles  a Vision EfficientDynamics roadster and features a wide grille, (more…)