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Essen Motor Show New Vehicles
Source: Drew Phillips
December 03, 2006

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The Essen Motor Show is the premier automotive event for European tuning companies. The world's most prestigious aftermarket tuners for BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, etc bring out their new products and cars to the delight of excessively wealthy car owners. Some of the more notable introductions this year came from Ruf, Brabus, Techart, and more. Ruf’s second generation RGT based on the 997 features a widebody aerodynamics kit, Bilstein adjustable suspension, an integrated roll cage, and a 445 bhp version of Porsche’s flat-6. AC Schnitzer launched its product line for the Z4 M Coupe and Roadster featuring their rear silencers, wheels, and body kits. Techart launched several products including a 580 bhp package for the 997 911 Turbo and a widebody kit for the Cayman S. Aston Martin tuners Loder1899 and Mansory unveiled several accessory products for the V8 Vantage and Vanquish S, respectively. Finally, Brabus introduced their T13 engine package for the CL 600, which increases horsepower from 517 to 613.

For more information on our featured vehicles from the show, select a car below:

The RUF RGT was inspired by the legendary 1973 Carrera RS. The high revving normally aspirated engine is based on the crankcase of the original 911-engine. It is equipped with dry-sump lubrication with a separate oil tank to ensure a reliable oil supply for the engine ...

Lumma Design offers a variety of exterior enhancements for the BMW M6. Carbon fiber comprises many of the parts, including the rear spoiler, roof screen, hood, and more. A carbon fiber interior optics kit is also available. The car is also fitted with 20" Lumma Design w...

Cool English reserve has been shaken by a stroke of Bavarian brilliance. The Bavarian design team at Loder1899 has successfully combined the comfort of a luxury vehicle with the dynamic power of a race car. The result is a fresh take on the Aston Martin Vantage V8, cour...

Mansory offers a variety of tuning products for the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S. The aggressive look of the car is supported by a new front spoiler with integrated three chrome stripes. The stock grille is replaced with a lightweight anodized for fully chrome unit. Addi...

With the T13 kit the Brabus engine specialists have developed an option for the CL 600 that offers a power increase of 113 hp / 83 kW. The kit consists of special turbochargers, a more efficient intercooling system and low-back-pressure metal catalysts. In addition the ...

AC Schnitzer's product range for the Z4 M Roadster extends from suspension components and exhaust systems, through a wide range of wheel and tire combinations, to special aerodynamic conversions and last but not least interior accessories. The response behavior is im...

AC Schnitzer's product range for the Z4 M Coupe extends from suspension components and exhaust systems, through a wide range of wheel and tire combinations, to special aerodynamic conversions and last but not least interior accessories. The response behavior is impro...

The TechArt Widebody based on the Porsche Cayman S doesn’t only offer spectacular design but also extra driving fun and agility. After the huge success of the Widebody concept for the current Boxster generation, the German tuner TechArt now developed a wide body version...

The 3.6-liter boxer engine was modified by TechArt in many details. Two bigger turbochargers contribute to the TechArt engine tuning just as the sports air filter and the stainless steel exhaust system with special manifolds and integrated high performance catalysts. Al...

BMW tuner Hamann of Laupheim took an adventurous look at the modification of the BMW M6 and turned the beautiful vehicle into an uncompromising sports car. The crowning for the M6 is the new Hamann wide body-kit "Race Edition", which ensures that nobody will cast doubts...