Another world record smashed: the 9ff GT9 hit an incredible speed of 409 km/h becoming the fastest road-going vehicle in the world.
The 9ff GT9 accelerates to 100 km/h in only 3.4 seconds, to 200km/h in only 8.2 seconds and the digital display of the instrument panel shows the 300 km/h in unbelievable 16.4 seconds. The source of power for this overwhelming power is a modified motor from the Porsche 996 Turbo.
The water-cooled 6-cylinder horizontally opposed engine with 4 liters cubic capacity and dry sump is equipped with two exhaust twin turbo chargers, titanium connecting rods, forged pistons and a 24 carat hard gold plated induction plate. Thereby, the high-tech aggregate achieves sensational 987 PS / 726 kW at 7,850 r.p.m. The maximum torque of 964 Nm is reached at 5,970 r.p.m.
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After unveiling the 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 last month, Porsche is now working on a facelift version of the Porsche 911 Turbo convertible, which launches next year.
Like the recently launched version, the Turbo Convertible will also feature a direct injection engine and the Porsche’s ’PDK dual-clutch gearbox.
The power will increase with 20-30 hp, meaning it will go beyond 500bhp. Also direct injection also means that the Turbo will be around 15 percent more economical than before.
Porsche revealed the 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera 4 facelift until now. Next spotted was the 911 Turbo, both coupe and cabrio versions. They were testing, at Nürburgring of course!
The 911 Turbo will be powered by a 3.6 liter boxer engine with an increase of 20 hp, meaning 500 hp when will be launched.
Like the recently launched models, the 911 Turbo will feature bi-xenon headlights and new LED daytime driving lights.
As you know Project Khan represents an exclusive tuning company specialised in tuning the most luxurious vehicles. Today, the British company unveiled its customization programme for the Porsche 997 Turbo.
The tuning programme consists in adding new 20” alloy wheels, new suspension kit which lowers the car with 20 mm and tinted glass smash & grab for the body work. Price of the kit: 4,500 pounds or $8,900.
Sportec is ready to present its new masterpiece inspired from the famous Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. There some stunning changes brought to the new Turbo Cabrio, but the most important is a special sport-exhaust system together with a Sportec turbocharger. The system is combined with high-performance catalysts and increased air flow to the powertrain.
Due to all this combinations the new Sportec SP600 promises a power output of 600hp, with 765Nm of torque and the performance of reaching 100 km/h in no more than 3.3seconds, 10.6 to reach 200km/h and a top speed of 338km/h. With regards to the body kit, there are mostly optional things so you can choose to keep a low profile on the streets.
For those who want to make the difference on the street with their new SP600 there are many choices available like custom 20” rims, side skirts, 3- part rear apron, a front spoiler and a large carbon rear wing. The Sportec collection includes also some other intresting models like the base model Sportec SP530 and the top of the line SP680.
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TechArt will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show the new TECHART GTstreet convertible, a car based on the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. Next to it, TechArt will also present the GTstreet Coupe;, which was officially launched in Geneva in spring 2007.
The TechArt GTstreet convertible now develops 630 hp and can reach a maximum speed of 345 km/h.
Press release after the jump.
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Porsche Turbo already has a maximum power of 480 hp, but sometimes enough is not enough! And there are people that want more! The German tuners TTP Turbo, who developed a more powerful Turbo in four stages.
First stages took the power from 480 hp to 520 hp and a peak torque of 720 Nm. Top speed is 320 km/h.
Second stages upgrade the power to 560 hp and the peak torque to 780 Nm and the top speed to 330 km/h.
Third stages upgrade the power to 600 hp and the peak torque to 820 Nm. Top speed is raised to 335 km/h.
Final stage upgrade the power to 650 hp and the peak torque to 920 Nm. This upgrade step includes: 2 VTG turbochargers Racing, turbo exhaust headers, sport exhaust system with racing catalytic converters, twin tailpipes 2 x 80 mm, sport airfilter, free Flow intake system, high performance clutch 1.100 Nm, singlemass flywheel, Bosch spark plugs Motorsport, ECU upgrade and top speed goes to 345 km/h.
TTP is also considering a next stage that will upgrade the power to 720 hp and a peak torque to 980 Nm. Top speed will go to 380 km/h.
The Gemballa Avalanche Roadster GTR600 is based on the
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible. If a standard Porsche 997 has a maximum power of 480 hp, the GTR600 develops 600 hp and a peak torque of 840 Nm
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Gemballa released the first details about the Avalanche GTR 800 EVO-R, conversion based on the Porsche 911 Turbo. The GTR 800 EVO-R is powered by a 3.8 liter engine that develops 850 hp and a peak torque of 935 Nm.
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SpeedArt released the BTR-XL 600 based on the Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible. It is powered by a "Bi-Turbo Racer - Extra Large" engine that delivers 600 hp. It makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 3.4 seconds and hits a top speed of 202 mph.
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