After announcing the details about the 2010 Porsche Turbo Coupe and Cabriolet, the German automaker also announced the U.S. pricing for the next generation sports car: $132,800 for the coupe version and $143,800 for the convertible one.
The new 911 Turbo is powered by a 3.8 Liter engine that now delivers 500 HP. Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), a new expansion intake manifold first seen on the GT2 and Porsche’s exclusive turbocharger system with variable turbine geometry (VTG) lead the innovations.
The Sport Chrono Package Turbo allows the 2010 911 Turbo to accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.2 seconds when combined with the new, highly acclaimed PDK seven-speed transmission. Also included in the Sport Chrono Package Turbo is Porsche’s innovative dynamic engine mounts. Top track speed is 194 mph for both the Coupe and the Cabriolet models.
Two months ago the high performance tuners at Switzer Performance unveiled their P800 package for the track devouring Porsche GT2. Due to the company’s overwhelming demand from ordinary 997 Turbo owners to produce a package that will upgrade their all wheel drive boosted 911s to make the same 800 HP as the very special P800 super speed machine and take advantage of the more affordable car’s superior level of grip coming from the four wheel drive system and the shorter ratio’s inside the gearbox.
With the 3.6 Liter flat six producing 800 HP, the modified 997 Turbo is capable of sprinting from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3 seconds, and can run the standing quarter mile in under 10.5 seconds, now that is street bike territory. The increase in output comes thanks to a pair of ball bearing Garrett GT30R turbo chargers, competition style exhaust complete with tuned headers, and electronic boost controller a set of Switzer’s MONSTER intercoolers, a recalibrated ECU and an upgraded carbon clutch to make sure that all 800 HP gets out of the engine.
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The Porsche tuners, Sportec, showed the world their SPR1 M at the Geneva Motor Show back in March, but today is time to meet the latest addition to the Sportec family of turbocharged German sports car that goes above and beyond the normal offering from Stuttgart. The SPR1 T80 based on a Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a 3.6 Liter 6 cylinder boxer engine that delivers an astounding 858 HP, this is enough power to launch the modified 911 from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.0 seconds, hit 300 km/h (186 MPH) in 18.9 seconds. The T80 has been clocked at the Nardo test track in Italy at a top speed of 236 MPH.
Just like the SPR1 M, the T80’s exterior has been rounded out, smoothed and aerodynamically tuned with a host of lightweight carbon fiber pieces; like the flat under floor and carbon Kevlar body panels. The SPR1 features racecar equipment like an active suspension and F1 style ceramic brake discs. These technologies allow the SPR1 to be lighter, safer and more capable than other cars in its class. The 200 MPH+ Porsche is also available with exclusive SPORTEC styling and interior touches like the and leather/alcantara upholstery. On the outside the SPR1 T80 wears a set of lightweight 20 inch forged alloy wheels, a carbon fiber rear wing to let serve as much form as they do function.
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So you love mountain-biking! Who doesn’t? But lets presume the mountain is far from you and the only car you’re having is a Porsche Turbo (ya, you wish for, we know!), but you still want to ride your bike in the deep into the forest. What do you do? Get inventive like this guy! Oh, and choose one friend to go with you!
After revealing the base version of their 911 line up, Porsche is preparing to launch the always hot Turbo, in both coupe and convertible versions. Like all the other models, the 911 Turbo will feature the restyled LED tail lamps, a beefier exhaust and freshly styled alloys.
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The California based tuners Vorsteiner have just released their latest racing technologies package for the current generation Porsche Turbo. The package consists of a complete aerodynamic alteration of the Porsche’s body panels to create a more functional design that can slice through the air. Vorsteiner also fitted the V-RT 997 with a set of the company’s own 3 piece forged rims measuring 20 inches in diameter.
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SpeedART revealed details on the BTR 630 based on the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo. Why BTR 630? Simple: because it delivers a total of 630 hp (a 130 hp increase over the 500 hp for the standard model).
The aerodynamic package includes a front chin spoiler and adjustable rear wing. The output increase has been possible thanks to a modified VTG-turbo chargers, headers, sport exhaust with sound switch, sport catalysts, sport air filter and ECU-update.
The BTR 630 sits on 20" wheels type LSC-FORGED and features a Sport suspension with PASM and stabilizer kit.
Porsche is preparing the next generation 911 (998) and the first test mule of the Turbo version has been spotted testing. The car will get the full 998 treatment including more upright headlights. One of the more peculiar elements from this spy shot is the door mirrors mounted directly on the door body, which has not yet been seen on any other 998.
Porsche will not stray far from the usual formula with the new turbo. It will still be powered by a water-cooled flat-six engine, only now the automatic transmission available will be the quick-shift PDK dual-clutch transmission. Expect the next generation 911 Turbo by 2011.
The Porsche 911 Turbo models are offered with new 19-inch RS Spyder wheels. The most outstanding feature of these forged aluminum lightweight wheels with their seven U-shaped double spokes is the unique, newly developed central locking. Instead of the wheel nuts generally used in motorsport, these very special wheels come with wheel bolts fastening the new 19-inch RS Spyder wheels firmly and safely on the wheel bearing.
The innovative security mechanism on the wheel bearing is made up of a cartridge fitted in the wheel hub with spring-mounted security bolts. Standing out clearly and impressively, the bolts on the new central locking are eloxy-plated in titanium colour and thus differ clearly and distinctly from the silver-coloured paintwork on the 19-inch RS Spyder wheels.
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After giving the 911 Carrera, Carrera 4S and Targa a minor facelift (as well as a through reworking), Porsche is now focusing on touching up the 911 Turbo.
Although the world debut will be made in January at the Detroit Auto Show, we can already see that the new turbo will get the same front and rear bumper treatment of the lesser 911s. Also, the "whale tail" spoiler that has always distinguished the turbo model will be reduced in size and distinction. The new upgraded turbo engine, probably displacing 3.8-litres, is said to make an extra 20hp from the previous generation (and will likely make the Nissan GT-R tremble).
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