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FAB Design has shocked us with their work on SL and CL in Geneva last year. The Swiss tuner shows once more something special from its competence in the shape 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Desire by FAB-Design. FAB-Design for the German car includes engine, exterior and interior. The exotic FAB-Design’s creation is built limited to only 15.

FAB Design gives the engine unbelievable performance of 750hp and a maximum torque of 1,080Nm from its special exhaust system. The car has now a top speed of 310 km/h and hits 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.

Exterior modifications include carbon fiber body, special sport suspension, new front side, the wider fenders, FAB Design 20″ wheels wrapped with high-performance 265/30 ZR 20 and 325/25 ZR 20 tyres by Michelin and optional rear wing.

The interior comes in combination black FAB DESIGN leather plus red FAB Design croco-style leather. The FAB Design interior emphasizes the appearance of the “Desire” with race character and elegance. More details in the full press release after the jump.

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Dacia’s first SUV, the production version pictures have been leaked before enterring the next year’s Geneva show.

According to the unofficially pictures, the Dacia production version rolls on 21-inch aluminum alloys wheels like at Geneva Auto last month. As additional information from Geneva last month, this car is powered by a Renault’s 1.5DCi engine coupled with six-speed manual transmission that makes 105 hp and 240 Nm of torque and pushes car to 100 km/h in about 9.6 seconds. The engine is green enough or not bad at 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer with fuel consumption of 5.3 liters of fuel per 100 km.

The Dacia Duster measures 4.25 meter of length and1.49 meter height. The special thing from this car is adjustability of front passenger seat that can hide below the driver’s seat to make more space for long equipment. You can bring on it a kayak or a bike.

It is rumored that Dacia Duster will be built based on Nissan X-Trail platform unlike the previous note based on the Qashqai. The other important information says that the 1791 kg Dacia actually hit 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds unlike the company claimed at the last month Geneva Show while the top speed of 178 km/h. The wheels for standard will be16-inch. Dacia insiders said that the stunning looking car is priced at €11,500. There are many rumor and all will be clear at the next year Geneva Auto Show.

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Caractere has revealed its tuning creation for 2009 VW Scirocco at the Geneva Motor Show. Caractere didn’t give only cosmetic refinement for the 2009 VW Scirocco but also the engine options to make Scirocco even more powerful.

Caractere’s cosmetic refinement consists of a new front grille, a roof spoiler, a front spoiler, side vents, door trims, and a rear spoiler with exhaust.

Engine modification for the 2009 Volkwagen Scirocco is in collaboration with Audi TT, B&B - offering five options for the standard 147kW (200hp) 2.0-litre TFSI engine. The first option is increasing power up to 176kW (239hp) and torque of 340Nm with additional charge of €998. The second option comes with higher up to 188kW (256hp) and 360Nm of torque with off course higher charge at €1,998. The third stage costs €5,950 for 210kW (286hp) and 400Nm of torque. The two final option called EVO and EVO R. EVO comes with 220kW (299hp) of power and 420Nm of torque for €9,950 of additional charge. Then the ultimate choice is EVO R with 257kW (349hp) of power and big torque of 450Nm for additional €19,950.

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