'Daytona Gray Matte' ABT RS6-R Facelift Heading to Geneva

Not to be outdone, ABT is bringing their facelifted 730 HP RS6-R to Geneva, rivaling MTM's RS6 Clubsport, even though it's down on power by just 20 horses.

Besides its power, ABT is also showcasing the RS6-R's "Daytona gray matte" paintwork, saying that this estate's engine is "more powerful than the NASCAR racers over there in America".

Which is true, obviously. And then there's its 320 km/h top speed, which is also down on what MTM has done with their RS6 Clubsport. But we prefer ABT's version as far as the looks department is concerned.

”On this fit occasion, with new lamps for example, our extensive body kit really comes into its own,” said ABT CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt. We do love the carbon fiber bits, like the front lip blades and the air inlet trims, the side skirts, mirror covers and the rear spoiler. Most of all we love the all-new 22" FR alloys - which are also set to premiere in Geneva.

ABT used their Power S kit in order to turn what were initially 560 HP, into 730 HP. Therefor it can get from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.3 seconds (only 0.1 sec slower than MTM's RS6).

Considering the fact that this is arguably the better looking of the two, we wouldn't shy away from saying this might be the greatest Audi RS6 Avant ever made.

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Hamann BMW M4 Built for Gumball3000 Rally

BMW M4 has been the subject of many different tuning programs ever since it was released. Among them all we have always found Hamann BMW M4 one of the finest, but even that has a few different editions which we have shown you before.

The German tuner has now prepared a new wide body M4 specifically for the Gumball3000 Rally, which unlike the previous Hamann BMW M4 models we’ve seen has a sober and dignified color. That’s kind of ironic, because if there is only one place you would want a brash and in-your-face color, that’s Gumball3000!

The Gumball-bound Hamann BMW M4 wide body is equipped with a full-set body kit consisting of front spoiler, side sills, 5-piece rear wing, custom bonnet, 7-piece rear-end panel, and custom front wings. The car is also fitted with a set of 21-inch Anniversary Evo wheels.

Hamann also offers for the M4 a sport exhaust system with 90mm tailpipes, lowering kit with stabilizer bars, and chip tuning for the straight-six engine which upgrades the power output from 430hp/550Nm to 517hp/700Nm.

Chances are this car will get some sort of crazy wrap for Gumball3000. But even if it doesn’t, this car is still one of the best-looking M4s out there.

Startech Land Rover Defender Headed to Geneva

Continuing with the British theme they have adopted for this year’s Geneva Motor Show, German tuner Startech released pictures and details of their kit for the Land Rover Defender. It will join the Range Rovers, the Evoque, and the F-Type on display.

Those of you used to the richly equipped Kahn Defenders may find the Startech Land Rover Defender a bit, well, spartan. But that is part of its charm. Modifications are limited and fairly subtle, but end result is a pretty cool, or should we say retro-cool, SUV better suited for the urban jungle rather than the real jungle!

The main highlights of Startech Land Rover Defender include the custom front element complete with a retro grille and headlight bezels, body-colored bumper, front guard, running boards, Startech 18-inch wheels, and custom tailpipe. The feature like best is the panorama side windows which not only give the car a unique look, they also provide an awesome view outside for the rear passengers.

Other features and equipment of Startech Land Rover Defender include adjustable and heated outside mirrors – apparently nicked from the G-Wagen, Recaro seats, leather interior, sport steering wheel, and teak floor.

MTM Audi RS6 Clubsport Coming to GMS

MTM’s lineup at this year’s Geneva Motor Show is an orgy of horsepower! We just told you about their 802 PS Audi S8, now let’s check out their new RS6 Avant. MTM Audi RS6 Clubsport, to give its full name, comes with 760 horsepower and track-ready features.

MTM could have given this car 800 horsepower, but they decided to trade a few of those horses for better track performance. So the 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 is tuned at 760 PS (559 Kw) and 945 Nm of torque, but it delivers superior performance than the Talladega since the Clubsport is 80 kg lighter than the standard RS6.

Distributed between all four wheel via an 8-speed transmission, that power enables MTM Audi RS6 Clubsport to go from 0 to 100 km/h in three seconds and reach 300 km/h in 31 seconds. This station wagon is also capable of outcornering some of the world’s most serious sports cars.

Visually, MTM Audi RS6 Clubsport show car features a unique three-tone wrap. But otherwise, you would be forgiven for mistaking it for a normal RS6. It’s a different story inside the cabin where you will find sport bucket seats covered with orange leather and exquisite orange trim pieces.

Brabus Mercedes S-Class Rocket 900 Unveiled

Over the past few days Brabus has been teasing us with the cars they are bringing to this year’s Geneva Motor Show. But they kept the best for last. Or almost last. This is the Brabus Mercedes S-Class Rocket 900 which, as the name suggests, packs 900 horsepower.

This car is a more powerful, more bonkers version of the Brabus S 850 we are intimately familiar with. We don’t know if 50 extra horsepower is going to have that big a difference in the performance of the car, but we sure like what they’ve done with the exterior of the S-Class in this latest Rocker treatment. That is enough of a reason to choose this over the 850.

Granted, the styling kit on the Brabus Mercedes S-Class Rocket 900 is not that different from the ones we’ve seen before. But the aero parts are more pronounced, the wheels are larger, and the contrast between the white exterior and the carbon fiber aero kit is just fantastic. What’s more, this car comes with a ‘900’ badge on the boot, which is really cool!

The Rocket is powered by a V12 bi-turbo engine and features a revised, Maybach-inspired interior with exclusive features such as sport steering wheel and ambient lighting. Technical details of Brabus Mercedes S-Class Rocket 900 will be released at the Geneva Motor Show.

Brabus G65 800 iBusiness Headed to Geneva

Turns out the amazing Rocket 900 S-Class is not the only overpowered, totally unnecessary, and undeniably desirable Brabus-tuned Mercedes-Benz at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. That car will be joined by the Brabus G65 800 iBusiness.

We have studied the exterior of this model extensively before, but now the tuner has released pictures of the interior which has been given the ‘iBusiness’ treatment, usually reserved for the range-topping S-Class models. The iBusiness package turns the rear passenger compartment of the car into a technologically advanced mobile office, and a luxurious one at that.

That sounds like a bit of an overkill, because if you are interested enough to order an 800 model instead of a normal G-Wagen, chances are you want to drive it yourself and enjoy the mind-bending performance. But then again, if you can afford a Brabus 800, you definitley have no problem throwing in another 100 or 200 grand for the iBusiness kit; just so you can say I have a Brabus iBusiness!

In the back of Brabus G65 800 iBusiness you get two individual leather seats separated with a center console with a fridge in the middle and controls for the climate control and audio system, as well as the headrest monitors and the large roof-mounted screen connected to a computer and the web, so you can get some work done on the road. You also get two foldable tables and a couple of bespoke tablets, should you find the other three screens not sufficient.

Smart ForTwo Brabus headed to Geneva

2015 Smart ForTwo Brabus

Smart has reportedly released the first pictures of the 2015 ForTwo Brabus, ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
While the pictures don't reveal much, we can see the model will have a modified rear bumper, revised skirt skirts, and a center-mounted dual exhaust system
The sporty styling continues in the cabin as there's a number of unique accents including two-tone leather seats with contrast stitching.  We can also see "Brabus" branded sill plates and floor mats.
The company was coy on performance specifications but previous reports have suggested the car will use a turbocharged 0.9-liter three-cylinder engine that produces up to 120 PS (88 kW).  While the final numbers are still pending, the company reportedly confirmed the model will consume 5.2L/100km (45.2 mpg US / 54.3 mpg UK) and have CO2 emissions of 119 g/km.

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MTM tunes the Audi S3 Cabrio to 426 PS

Audi S3 Cabrio by MTM

Debuts in Geneva

Audi unveiled the S3 Cabrio at last year's Geneva Motor Show and now it's returning with 426 PS (313 kW) thanks to MTM.
Set to be unveiled next week, the high-performance convertible has a 2.0-liter TSFI four-cylinder engine that has been equipped with a new turbocharger, a sports exhaust system and an MTM Engine Management Unit.  Thanks to these modifications, the engine produces an impressive 426 PS (313 kW) and 530 Nm (390 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the drop top to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than five seconds before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 270 km/h (167 mph).
MTM didn't have much else to say about the car but we can see carbon fiber mirror caps, high-performance brakes and unique alloy wheels.  The model also has carbon fiber trim, carbon fiber front seat backs and a carbon fiber engine cover - among other things.

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