The U.K based tuning firm Cargraphic has just unveiled a new tuning package for the Porsche 911 Turbo 997, the GT RSC 3.6. This highly modified 911 Turbo’s power plant has been boosted in order to achieve a maximum output of 624 HP up from the standard 473 HP offering from the 3.6 Liter flat six engine.
The 911’s body has been upgraded with a low hanging downforce inducing front lip that looks like it will scrape the surface over rough roads and a large oversized rear wing to keep the heavy end of the turbocharged Porsche planted to the road. Rounding out the exterior of the Cargraphic GT RSC 3.6 are a set of staggered black mesh racing wheels complete with a decorative white stripe around the rim and a deep dish rear lip with a set of oversized brakes underneath.
Inside the modified Carrera a full roll cage stiffens the chassis enough to handle the extra 150 HP from the boosted boxer engine. Thanks to the newfound grunt, the Cargraphic GT RSC 3.6 is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.0 seconds and reach 180 MPH from rest in only 22.8 seconds. The twin turbo 997 is quite the impressive machine from the factory, but with a little help from Cargraphic it becomes a true super car competitor.
According to a few sources on the internet, the German sports car builder Porsche is preparing an even more powerful version of the Carrera Turbo for 2010, the Turbo S will take the twin turbocharged 997 911 to the next level with added power and matching performance and should be in showrooms as early as next spring. According to one source, TeamSpeed, the Turbo S Porsche will come from the factory with 550 HP, that is up from the standard version’s 473 HP and 457 lb-ft of torque most likely though an increased displacement regimen as well as adding a little extra boost into the mix. In order to handle the extra power, the Turbo S will be fitted with a set of Porsche’s ceramic composite brakes and a set of RS style center locking wheels to house them. The future Turbo S would also differentiate itself from the standard twin turbocharged 911 with some bespoke bodywork to go with the new high performance persona.
Stay tuned to Top Speed as we will get back to you with more details as soon as we get them.
The German sports car maker Porsche has started a new web site specifically dedicated to the new 911 Turbo. So thanks to the new specialty page we can bring you a new image gallery of the face lifted backwards engineered high performance machine.
The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo comes with improved fuel economy thanks to a lower curb weight and a more powerful engine. The added benefits include an even greater sensation of speed combined with the enhanced driving dynamics and control of the Porsche’s all wheel drive system creates the perfect sports car for all driving conditions. Under rear deck lid Porsche has placed a 3.8 Liter flat six engine complete with gas saving and power enhancing gasoline direct injection. The boxer engine punches out 500 HP, which is sent to all four wheels via the automaker’s new seven-speed PDK gearbox. This newfound sense of style and performance results in a 0 to 60 MPH sprint of only 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 194 MPH, straight off the showroom floor. This kind of factory tuned performance will set you back $132,800 for the two door hard top and $143,800 to enjoy the wind in your hair at highly illegal speeds.
This is undoubtedly one of the most famous cars to make it onto the internet. It is nothing more than a standard 996 Porsche Carrera Turbo convertible that has been dipped in over 45 pounds of gold which brings the value of this slightly modified 911 closer to around $600,000.
Top Speed first reported on the car when it was stolen and then luckily for the owner was recovered. It now seems that Mr. Midas has mustered up the courage to once again leave the safety of his garage and take the car out for a spin.
It is nice to see that the car doing what is does best when it was spotted out and about in the south of France, where the weather is perfect for convertible driving pleasure. Even the owner seemed to be a bit relaxed behind the wheel, however he better keep a close eye on it in the car park.
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.
