Ford Mustang Geiger GT 820

Bound to draw attention, the model has been equipped with a carbon fiber body kit that includes an open grille, a front splitter, and sporty side skirts.  The car has also a carbon fiber rear diffuser, a trunk-mounted spoiler, and 20-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels that wrapped in high-performance Michelin tires.  Buyers looking for something more unique can order a custom paint job for an additional €5,900 ($6,718).

Bigger changes occur underneath the hood as the 5.0-liter V8 engine has been equipped with a new crankshaft, forged pistons, and steel connecting rods.  The tuning firm also installed a cold air intake system, a stainless steel sports exhaust system, and a 2.9-liter supercharger.  Thanks to these modifications, the engine develops 820 horsepower and 560 pound-feet of torque which is a substantial increase of 385 hp and 160 lb-ft of torque.

Besides the upgraded engine, the Mustang has been equipped with a sport tuned suspension and the GT Performance package which includes Brembo brakes, a limited-slip rear differential, and a 3.73:1 final drive ratio.

A number of the car's components can be purchased individually but the finished model seen here retails for €109,450 ($124,570).

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Hamann BMW M6 Mirr6r

German tuner Hamann has brought its BMW M6 Mirr6r to this year's Geneva Motor Show. Based on the latest BMW M6 Coupe, this custom version has received a new aerodynamic package with wider wings, rear spoiler, air intakes, side skirts and a built-in carbon fiber rear diffuser. The latter works together with the carbon fiber rear spoiler to guarantee an optimal airflow. We should mention the diffuser houses two stainless steel tailpipes on both sides.

The vehicle sits on 21-inch Unique Forged Formula or Edition Race alloy wheels with Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R tires measuring 265/30 ZR21 front and 305/25 ZR21 rear. The suspension has received sport springs that bring the M6 Coupe closer to the ground by 35mm.

As for the interior cabin, Hamann used a lot of Alcantara and they installed aluminum pedals and foot rest. Illuminated chrome trims as well as other types of materials are also available upon request.

Source: Hamann

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Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir by Cam Shaft

 The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir edition is one of the most exclusive cars on the planet with only 15 examples made. One of the defining traits of the Sang Noir, which translates as Black Blood, is its exterior color and visible carbon fiber components. However, Cam Shaft decided to do something different by giving it a new appearance. The company from Lower Rhine in Germany gave it a chrome blue wrapping with custom lightning bolts. All carbon fiber parts and the front of the car, including the headlamps were wrapped with a paint protection film to keep the likelihood of damages due to everyday road debris to a minimum. While Bugatti purists are holding their heads in disbelief, Cam Shaft says a standard premium car wrap costs about 2,000 euros. In the case of the Sand Noir, the chrome blue wrap in addition to the special paint protection film is in the five-figure region.

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Mansory Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

Overshadowed by two high profile debuts, the MP4-12C and Aventador, from the house of Mansory, the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG was somewhat neglected by the world's media. Better late than never, we have the full details and photos for you.

The carbon-fiber obsessed firm from Brand, Germany starts with a wide body kit which expands the front and rear wings by 50mm and 80 mm respectively and also includes new side sill and cladding. With the newly designed hood in place, the appearance of carbon fiber covers almost all surfaces when viewing the vehicle from the front. At the rear, a new rear bumper fascia is defined by a dramatic diffuser that Mansory says increases the vehicle's downforce in cooperation with the rear spoiler. The wide body CLS's look is finished off with 20-inch ultralight forged wheels with 265/30ZR20 tires at the front and 305/25ZR20 tires at the rear.

Under the hood with its 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 which produces in standard form 557 PS (410 kW / 550 hp) and 799 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque, Mansory managed to squeeze out a total of 640 PS (471 kW / 631 bhp) and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000 to 4,500 rpm. This increase in power is the result of a newly programmed control unit as well as a sports air filter.

No Mansory tuned vehicle is complete without a customized interior. Aluminum pedals and footrests supplement the elaborately designed full-leather upholstery, along with deluxe entry sills and floor mats with custom embroidery. Carbon fiber trim pieces are found on the dashboard and center console while the sports steering wheel features newly designed ergonomics.

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Lamborghini Aventador by Prindiville Design

Prindiville Design has relaunched and rebranded their tuning house and have begun by taking on the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. The company from the UK has introduced a number of carbon fiber replacement body panels that offer weight savings of up to 65 percent and give the model a rather sexy two-tone exterior look. Under the exterior, Prindiville has upgraded the Aventador's engineering to force a little extra performance. It starts with a titanium high performance exhaust system that is 80 percent lighter than the factory installed version. Also included in the package is an uprated ECU and high-flow induction system to boost power. Prindiville are also launching new tuning packages for the Ferrari 458 and Range Rover Evoque, incorporating the aforementioned updates.

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Porsche Cayenne Vantage 2 Carbon Edition by TopCar

Russian tuner TOPCAR has announced a special Carbon Edition version of their Porsche Cayenne Vantage 2 body kit. On the occassion of the TOP LINE 2011 exhibition in Moscow, TOPCAR has redone the Cayenne II body kit in exposed carbon fiber for a unique look. The body kit includes front and rear bumper fascias, fenders flairs, side kirts, hood, upper roof spoiler and liftgate spoiler.The exterior has been painted in carbon gray while the interior has been trimmed with carbon pieces just about everywhere you look. Based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the engine management has been reprogrammed in addition to a new sports air filter, sport exhaust system and a Brembo braking system. Lastly, ADV.1 ultralight forged wheels round out the package. The exhibition takes place in Moscow from 16th to 19th December 2011.

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Ferrari 458 Italia Carbon Edition by Anderson Germany

German tuner Anderson Germany has created this black and white Ferrari 458 Carbon Edition.
The tuner has carefully coated with carbon fiber the Ferrari's roof, hood, side-mirrors, door handles and the trunk lid with diffuser as well as trimming the tail lights with the material.
Then comes the carbon aero kit which includes a front lip spoiler, front bumper flaps, wider side-skirts, rear lip spoiler, engine air outlets, wind air intake grille and a front bumper ventilation grid.
Output also gets a bit of a boost to 623 PS (458 kW / 615 hp) over the series 570 PS (420 kW / 562 hp). The new exhaust system also comes with three sound stages adjusted by remote-control.
Finally, Anderson Germany adds new wheels to the Ferrari 458, with 9 x 21-inch rims at the front covered in 255/30-21 tires, and 12 x 22-inchers at the rear wrapped in tires sized 335/25-22.

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Porsche Panamera S Hellboy by Edo Competition

German tuner Edo Competition has a package for the Porsche Panamera S called Hellboy.

First up is a power tuning that dials output on the 4.8 liter V8 up to 465 PS (342 kW / 459 hp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque from the series' 400 PS (294 kW / 395 hp).

The extra output is good for a new 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 308 km/h (191 mph).

The aerodynamic kit includes a carbon fiber front skirt with integrated daytime running lights and large air intakes, front lip, side skirts, carbon fiber rear skirt, rear diffuser, fins and a ducktail rear spoiler. Also new are the side mirrors and fender vents.

For the suspension there's a lowering module that brings the Panamera 30 mm closer to the pavement and wheels are the 9.5 x 21-inch rims with 265/35/ZR21 tires for the front and 11 x 21-inch rims wrapped in 305/30/ZR21 tires for the rear axle.

The interior gets a new steering wheel, new center console and shifter console as well as options for the upholstery and/or a complete finish.

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