Edo Competition unveiled the 997 GT2 R, a conversion kit made from ultra-light carbon fiber in "extra-wide" including high-performance brake system, sport suspension and engine tuning.
The latest project of edo competition Motorsport GmbH showcases an extra-wide sport version of the 997 GT2 R with convincing performance specs:
Specifications
- Engine — water-cooled, twin-turbocharged horizontally opposed 6-cylinder
- Power — est. 542 hp / (398 kW) at 6,790 rpm
- Torque — 755 Nm (557 ft-lb) at 4,300 rpm
Performance
- Top speed — 330 km/h (205 mph)
- 0 – 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph) — 3.8 s
- 0 – 200 km/h (0 – 124 mph) — 11.0 s
Features
The basis is formed by the edo 996 GT2 R, which had already been modified in the areas of brakes, suspension, engine, transmission, aerodynamics, exhaust system, interior, wheels/tires and light-weight windows. The only thing missing to be up-to-date is the look of the current Porsche 997!
To that end, the following conversion kit made from ultra-light carbon fiber was created:
- Complete front fascia: front skirt, radiator air inlets, brake cooling ducts
- Front fenders modified and widened
- Fender liners
- Mesh inserts front and rear
- Front lip spoiler in carbon fiber
- Modified fuel filler door
- Litronic headlight kit
- Brake system: Rotor diameter front/rear 380/350 mm with 4-piston fixed calipers
- Suspension: Adjustable edo/KW sport suspension with individually adjustable compression and rebound damping
- Wheel dimensions: Tires: Michelin Pilot, front 235/45 18, rear 335/30 18 on 10” and 13” wheels
Posted on
09.18.2007 @ 08:21