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