Eleven months ago at the Tokyo Auto Salon, we showcased what the top Japanese car builders had to offer the world. Then just a few weeks back, we were treated to the automotive delights of the American SEMA show.
And now it's time for the Europeans to display their wares.
Welcome to the Essen Motor Show 2011, a showcase of the European tuning, aftermarket and motorsports industry….
… with a bit of a slant towards German metal.
I'm sure all of you are familiar with VW modified cars and there were pockets of this scene at Essen.
However what I think truly makes this show special, is that it takes place in a country which contains speed limit free roads.
And this in itself produces very extreme types of modified cars.
Machines which are all about performance and speed.
And we will showcase the full range of these cars and tuners in the coming days.
Unlike SEMA, the Essen show is accessible to the public and is open over two weekends: Nov 26 to Dec 4. In this time, around 300,000 automotive fans are expected to attend.
I'm sure most of then will be absolutely delighted to see the sizeable DTM display, which showcases the three new 2012 machines.
I'll be looking at these cars in detail in a few days.
Mark my words, we are about to enter a new golden era of German touring car racing and these three cars hold the keys to the future of the sport.
Fellow Speedhunter, Jeroen Willemsen is also gearing up to start writing articles.
He'll be looking at the Monte Carlo Rally 100 year anniversary display in detail…
… which includes all sorts of amazing rally machines of yesteryear.
Were things better back in the day? Sometimes I wonder LOL.
I'll also be writing up a review of the sizeable Hot Rod display care of Smokin' Shutdown crew.
We also plan to spotlight a wide range of machines, from concept cars….
… through to the latest uber-speed machines from the German tuners.
Let the Speedhunters coverage of the 2011 Essen Motor Show begin!
Back soon,
:Rod
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More more more, I left Germany just before this weekends opening so disapointed cause I really wanted to go this. The DTM Audi looks smooth.
Looking forward to more reviews.
that gt9 makes my mouth drop it's so beautiful.
According to the show's website it is open 11/26-12/4 which would be 8 days not two full weeks
A long-tail 997?!
@Killua: Yes and no, bro. Thats the 9ff GT9 Clubsport which starts as in life as a 997 and then gets a complete rebuild to a hole nother middle engine vehicle producing 1100hp.
I'm feelin those Ronal wheels! I wonder if they are gonna do a Teddy Bear version...?
Wow that Porsche is very nice!
And I think we have a winner.
who ever said it was 2 weeks? ^^^
good grief what did they do to those fugly gold inside out wheels?
OMG that GT9!! Full write up with wall papers and video please!!!
xD
Sick! Don't leave a shot unpublished!!
Good, nice, sweet, awesome, god awful (vw wheel), cool, etc
i guess its pretty disappointing for people when they visit germany and its autobahn and realize that only a fraction of it is still unlimited AND on those parts 90% of the cars never exceed 160kp/h. On the 4 hour trips I regularly do maybe one car passes me with more than 200kp/h, and then its mostly diesel Business saloons like BMW 3series, Audi A6 and E-classes.
I would like to read more from those rally cars!!! Thanks!
GOING THERE THIS FRIDAY FOR SAT AND SUN LOOKING AT THE PICS HERE CAN`T WAIT
Yesterday i was there, not so big as the IAA, but also great. There is much more tuning as at the IAA , so if you are a tuning-fan and you are in germany near Essen you must visit it.
Spotlight on the 205 T16, please?
i just say u guys u are the best i think i have to buy one
I love the silver R8 with the bright green highlights. I really love the way they deleted the goofy off color portion behind the doors.
If you re still attending the car show, feel free to drop by at stand 110 in hall 8.1 (first floor).. rather small club but we like to invite you for a coffee and a seat. FREE CANDY too!
I was there yesterday and it was brilliant! It was my 4th time there.
The Ronal wheels are from a VW Golf MK2 with an Oettinger 2L16V engine and Kugelfischer ITB!
It was fired up that day and damn... this was the best sound I ever heard!
this is what i love about this site.. epic! can't wait for the coverage - just keep the content and quality up and you've got my un-divided attention - Thanks!!
@RobertTheHeavyHitte: Thanks for the info. I was hoping it could have been a 918... heh.
Porsche ftw. Wow what amazing pictures of all those cars.
YEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!