Archive for the '911' Category

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS

gt3rs07_021600.jpgIf your a track fan and like the 911 GT3, you will simply love the 911 GT3 RS. There have been several major modifications over the GT3 that absolutely set theses two cars apart. Some of the modifications made to the 911 GT3 RS were altering bodywork. Compared to the GT3, the rear of the RS is 1.7 inches wider, as it is based on the fuller-bodied 911 Carrera 4 models. The muscular-looking rear end conceals a wider track that not only (more…)

TechArt 997 Turbo Cabriolet

9071119_007_mini6l.jpgTechArt designers have taken the already beautiful 997 turbo cabriolet and injected a heavy does of steroids to produce an astounding 911. This Porsche is basically a rocket ship on wheel and will no doubt suck your eys balls into the back of your head. Yes, the 997 turbo is already ridiculously fast so why not make it faster? TechArt tuned the 3.6 litre Boxster engine to produce a whopping 630 hp which (more…)

911 GT2 Demands Respect

p07_0754_a5.jpgPorsche has done it again with the all new 911 GT2.The power unit of the new 911 GT2 is based on the six-cylinder boxer engine of the 911 Turbo, with air supply by two exhaust gas turbochargers featuring variable turbine geometry (VTG). The 3.6-litre boxer engine achieves its maximum output of 530 bhp at 6500 rpm, with maximum torque of 680 Newton-metres maintained consistently between 2,200 and 4,500 rpm. (more…)

TechArt GTstreet Cabriolet

porsche-techart-gt-street-3.jpgHow would you like to have 630-hp at your disposal? If your currently driving a 997 turbo you have that option already! TechArt, which has modified numerous Porsche’s has taken the 997 turbo cabriolet and applied what they’re calling the TechArt GT Street Cabriolet. Cranking out a whopping 600+ lb-ft of torque, this turbo rockets you 0-60 in 3.2 seconds! With TechArt claiming a top speed (more…)

Carrera White 997 GT3

porsche-997-911-gt3-1600x1200-33.jpgThis past weekend I participated in a local European car meet where I was blessed to have got my first look at a beautiful Carrera White 997 GT3 . As the GT3 pulled into the parking lot accompanied by a white 997 turbo, what caught my eye first was the overall beauty of the esthetics’s. The dual centered exhaust looks absolutely incredible, perfectly balanced and symmetrical with the overall feel of the new GT3. The front and rear bumpers add some subtle (more…)

Porsche’s Best 911 Turbo?

my-porsche2.jpgWith the recent release of the 997 GT2 The 997 turbo almost seems to have been overlooked. Being the flagship 911 model I thought taking a closer look at this amazing piece of art would be worth while. When you first read the specs on 997 turbo they are simply outstanding. With a 3.6 liter flat 6 cylinder engine pumping out a whopping 480hp and  460 lb.-ft. of torque there is more then enough power to get you from where you are to where you intent to be. Lets not forget the optional Sport Chrono (more…)