Geneva 2011 in Review

Geneva! Once again, the Geneva 2011 Auto Salon revealed some great cars! Here is our review of the Pagani Zonda's replacement; the Huayra. We are also providing specs on the Spanish GTA Spano! Enjoy!

Pagani revealed the Zonda's replacement; the Huayra. The car includes a Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo M158 V12, producing 700 horsepower and 1000Nm of torque. To start the design, the car features bi-xenon headlamps from the Zonda R, and LED daytime running lights. The rear bumper integrates a diffuser and features the four central exhaust outlets. The new central monocoque is made of carbon-titanium, while gullwing doors have been added. A titanium exhaust system was added to the vehicle, which is engineered by MHG-Fahrzeugtechnik and uses race proven technologies.

The Spanish-built GTA Spano was also part of the extremely-exotic group in Geneva. After making an appearance in Monaco, GT Motors displayed the car in red. A limited edition of 99 models of GTA Spano will be produced, while the car retails in Europe for € 600,000 (£ 496,000). Performance is at it's best, accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in under 3 seconds and having a top speed of over 350km/h.

Tuning the 458 in Geneva!

The 2011 Geneva Motor Show was debuting many new Ferraris, but most noticeably tuned ones. Today we will be reviewing Mansory and Novitec Rosso's version of the 458 Italia.

Mansory revealed their tuning kit, called the 458 Italia Siracusa, which is mainly focused on weight-loss and: styling. The main eye-catcher is the new front apron, including extra air inlets. On the side, Mansory has completed the vehicle with side skirts, while the rear wing is connected to the rear diffuser, helping stabilize the back of the car during high velocities. To complete the great exterior design, the kit includes a new paint job, and carbon pieces, helping reduce the weight of 70 kilograms compared to the base 458. A sports air filter and a sports exhaust system improves the engine performance up to 590 horsepower and 560Nm of torque, while the car accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds. The top speed is 330km/h.

Another stunning design was made by Novitec Rosso, who also released several other projects in Geneva. The workers have added an additional 39hp of power from the 4.5 liter V8, thanks to a high-performance exhaust system. The engine now produces 609hp and 569Nm of torque. 330km/h is the magic number for the top speed. New carbon fiber pieces were added in the process, while a modified suspension with front lift system and interior are offered as options.

To add to the Ferrari 458 news, the German automaker Wheelsandmore has released their kit for the supercar. The package includes an improved exhaust system with valve flaps and manifolds, helping the V8 power boost from 570hp up to 620hp and 100lb-ft of torque extra.

Ferrari also annouced that the Ferrari 458 GT2 will replace the F430 GT2 in the American Le Mans Series and the FIA GT Championship.

Finally, Ferrari released a HELE version of the 458 in Geneva, which they call 'going green'. Literally, because the car is green!