GeigerCars has given a significant power increase to the Mustang Shelby GT500.  The car’s output was pumped up from 540 PS (397 kW / 533 bhp) to an impressive 810 PS (596 kW / 799 bhp).

Top speed on the car is now 354 km/h (220 mph).  Sprint times were not revealed in the press release.

Torque on the 5.4-liter V8 engine was increased up to 945 Nm (697 lb-ft).  The power improvements are in part due to a 3.3-liter compressor which puts out 1.6 bar pressure.  Other performance enhancers include better air flow, new cylinder heads, more coolers, bigger throttle valves, and upgraded fuel injection.

The car’s transmission was modified to be able to take the extra power, and a three-disc carbon clutch was also used.  Large 380 mm drilled brake discs were added, along with six-piston calipers.

Other changes made to the car included a new racing chassis.  OZ alloys were added, measuring 8.5×20″ at the front and 10×20″ in back.  Wheels are wrapped in high performance Michelin tires.

Pricing on the GeigerCars version of the Shelby GT500 Mustang has not been disclosed.

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Hamann has decked out a new kit plus performance hikes for the Range Rover Sport. Called the Hamann CONQUEROR II, the new car features a new front bumper with four integrated LED daytime running lights, a light carbon fibre bonnet and four wide extensions constructed from light materials as a start.

More kit includes a roof spoiler, a rear apron and a wide variety of wheel types and sizes. Hamann recommends a wheel/tyre combination for the front- and back of 11×23 inch wheels with tyres measuring 315/25 R23. A sports exhaust system with a stainless steel muffler was included.

The two engines have some extra boost. The 5.0-litre supercharged V8 was bumped up from 375kW (510hp) to 412kW (560hp) at 6,500rpm. Maximum torque was also increased to 685Nm (505 lb-ft) between 2,000rpm and 5,500rpm. The smaller 3.6 TDV6 motor was upped to 206kW (280hp) and 660Nm (487 lb-ft).

The interior comes with accessories like black-anodised aluminium with carbon applications and sports foot pedals.

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AC Schnitzer has unveiled their tuning program for the BMW 5-Series GT at the Geneva Motor Show.

In an effort to make the ‘wagden’ (half wagon, half sedan) look more appealing, Schnitzer added front and rear spoilers, a ventilated hood, aggressive side skirts, a redesigned rear fascia, chrome exhaust tips, and new wheels (available in a number of different styles, in sizes ranging from 19- to 22-inches). Inside, the company installed aluminum pedals, velour footmats, and a new cover for the i-Drive controller.

On the performance side, the engine in the 530d has been tuned to produce 286 HP (213 kW / 289 PS) – an increase of 41 HP (31 kW / 42 PS). Schnitzer also added a twin rear silencer and a specially tuned sports suspension.

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RUF has unveiled the next generation RGT, the RGT-8.

Based on the current 997 Porsche 911, the RGT-8 “is powered by a completely new RUF designed V8 engine with a 180° crankshaft flatcrank.” It features “four valves arranged spherically together with multipoint fuel injection [which] ensure optimal mixture conditions while the dry-sump system supplies the necessary lubrication.” Boasting a capacity of 4.5-liters, the V8 produces 404 kW (542 hp / 549 PS) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque.

To ensure maximum sportiness, RUF made the RGT-8 as light as possible. It comes with aluminum doors, an aluminum hood, a carbon fiber engine cover, and a carbon fiber rear spoiler. Other performance goodies include ceramic brakes, an integrated roll-cage, and 19-inch forged alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.

In terms of styling, the RGT-8 remains pretty faithful to the standard 911. However, if you want a more exclusive appearance, RUF offers a Frère package. Inspired by the 550 Coupe, that Paul Frère drove to victory in the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Frère package consists of redesigned front fenders, a unique front end, and special interior trim.

RUF is planning to launch the RGT-8 in 2011, so look for more information to be released later this year.

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Fab Design has unveiled a modified Porsche Panamera Turbo at the Geneva Motor Show.

Set to become the first non-Mercedes tuned by the company, the Panamera features a widebody kit with a new front end, a circumferential front spoiler, a carbon fiber hood, flared wheel arches, and aggressive side skirts. Out back, Fab installed a new bumper (with an integrated diffuser), a three-tailpipe trapezoidal exhaust, a carbon fiber rear wing, and a massive tailgate-mounted spoiler.

Under the hood, the twin-turbo 4.8-liter V8 produces 515 kW (700 PS / 691 hp). While the company didn’t release performance specifications, the standard 368 kW (500 PS / 493 hp) Panamera Turbo runs from 0-62 mph in 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 188 mph (303 km/h).

Besides the engine modifications, the Fab Panamera also features 22-inch wheels, a 20mm reduction in ride height, and a high performance braking system.

Pricing information hasn’t been released, but production will be limited to 15 units.

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The BMW specialists at ALPINA have unveiled the new B3 S Biturbo.

Originally launched in Geneva 2007 (as the B3 BiTurbo – notice the missing ‘S’), the B3 S Biturbo features “improved performance and torque with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.” It was designed to combine “explosive performance with a high level of comfort and everyday usability, addressing the needs of an unusually broad target group of automotive connoisseurs.”

Broad is an understatement – the B3 S Biturbo is available as a Sedan, Coupe, Estate, or Convertible (with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive). Regardless of body style is selected, owners will be rewarded with a powerful 3.0-liter engine that produces 294 kW (400 PS / 395 hp) and 540 Nm (397 lb-ft) of torque. In order to eke out the extra performance, ALPINA engineers optimized the air intake and air filter (in terms of pressure loss), added a new exhaust system (which optimizes back pressure), installed high-strength MAHLE pistons (which allow for a maximum boost of 1.2 bar with a compression ratio of 9.4:1), and put in a high-performance cooling system.

Thanks to the engine modifications, the B3 S Biturbo can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 300km/h (186mph). In terms of efficiency, the car can achieve up to 9.7 l/100km (29.1 mpg imp) while emitting 224-225 g/km of CO2 in the combined EU test cycle.

As always, ALPINA added some modest styling tweaks to separate the B3 S Biturbo from the standard BMW 3-Series.  Highlights include 19-inch light-alloy wheels, a new rear valance (on the Coupe and Convertible), a front-lip spoiler, a leather sports steering wheel, and a unique ALPINA instrument cluster.

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Abt Sporstline has unveiled a more potent version of the Volkswagen Golf R which has a standard 199kW (270 PS / 266 hp) TSI engine displacing 2.0-litres.

“The compact car is really good fun, particularly on corners”, says Hans-Juergen Abt.”"VW gave the Golf dynamism when it was in the cradle – it defines sportiness in its class. And the Golf R is the champion of fast Golfs.”

Abt has thus endowed the car with new powers going up to 228kW (310 PS /306 hp). It is now capable of going from 0 – 100km/h in 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 261km/h (162 mph).

Body installations from the previously announced Abt Golf VI GTI include a front skirt, a front lip spoiler, Abt daytime running lights and wheels measuring between 18-inch and 19-inch in size.

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This Mansory Rolls Royce Ghost might divide opinion but it will certainly garner plenty of stares at the Geneva Motor Show. The main attention-grabber is the body which is finished in a Gold and Blue varnish. Blue is pretty much all over the bodywork while gold is peppered on pieces such as the front grille, front wheel houses and door handles.

Changes added for performance include a new rear spoiler, rear skirt, rear diffuser and the double sport exhaust system. The 22-inch monoblock rims house Dunlop SP SportMaxx tyres to the tune of 265/35 at the front and 295/30 at the back.

Thanks to larger twin turbos, ECU optimisation, a sports manifold and sports catalysers, the Mansory Ghost now kicks out 530kW (720 PS / 710 hp) at 5,850rpm. Torque was increased from 780Nm to 1,020Nm (752 lb-ft). The car is now claimed to sprint from 0 – 100km/h in 4.4 seconds with a top end of 310km/h (192.6 mph).

The interior is laid out in delicate leather, ultra-suede lining from the roof line to the dashboard, a carbon fibre sports steering wheel with light bamboo inlays, illuminated door sills and LEDs lighting up the cabin.

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German firm SpeedArt have released their latest tuner job of the Porsche 997 Turbo.  The SpeedArt BTR-II 650 EVO features a horsepower boost of 150 PS (110 kW / 148 hp), and torque increase of 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).

This brings output to 650 PS (478 kW / 641 hp) and up to 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque.  If the overboost function is still available, that could potentially raise torque to a maximum 699Nm.  These power figures were achieved by changing the engine’s computer, and using larger VTG turbochargers.  New headers, catalytic converters and tailpipes are part of the sport exhaust.  A new air filter and bigger intercoolers were also used.

The result is a 0-100 km/h time of 3.2 seconds, and a new top speed of over 330 km/h (205 mph).

Needless to say, these speeds mean the brakes might run a bit hotter when used.  For that, the company designed a front bumper that provides more air to the brakes.  Also attached is a new front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser, and adjustable rear wing.

Engineers installed an adjustable sport suspension.  To reduce weight, the company used Light Spoke Competition (LSC) forged twin-spoke wheels.  The wheels measure 8.5×20″ front and 12×20″ rear, and are available in several different colors.

Other available options include a new steering wheel with paddle shifters to control the PDK transmission.  Carbon fiber sport seats are availble in fabric, leather, and Alcatara, with the textiles available for other parts of the interior.  Carbon fiber trim is also used.

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Mansory’s tuning team is at it again, this time taking their brash designs to the Mercedes-Benz G-class.  The Mansory G-Couture began life as a Mercedes G 55 AMG, before receiving an impressive power upgrade.

Engineers boosted horsepower by nearly 200 PS (147 kW) to 700 PS (515 kW).  The already torque heavy engine sees figures rise to 880 Nm (590 lb-ft) from 700.  To achieve these results, the company says they replaced “the majority of the components with high-performance components from the Mercedes-Benz SLR.”

The vehicle’s new exterior is now made of carbon-fiber, including the roof, but excluding the windows (of course).  Mansory claims the material was compressed in a “special pressure chamber,” and now “no more air inclusions remain in the material. Normally, this processing method is only used in aviation and aerospace, as it is very cost-intensive.”  The big machine now rides on 23-inch one-piece rims wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion high-performance tires.

Inside, occupants ride in four individual seats with a center console running the entire length of the cockpit.  Leather and python skin make up the interior, with aluminum pedals and sports steering wheel also thrown in.

The Mansory G-Couture is now on display at the Geneva Motor Show.

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