SP750 Porsche 997 GT2
August 21st, 2008
Sportec has released their newest package for the Porsche 911 GT2 that includes aerodynamic upgrades, a range of power mods, and suspension and chassis tuning.
The SP750 Porsche 997 GT2 performance pack lifts output to 750hp (560kW), resulting in a 0-100km/h (62mph) time of just 3.2 seconds and a top speed in excess of 350km/h (218mph). The engine conversion kits come in four different flavors, offering power upgrades ranging from 600hp (450kW) in the ‘Stage 1’ kit to the full-blown 750hp in the ‘Stage 4’ range topper.
2008 ‘Caramel By The Sea’ Concours Was Successful
August 13th, 2008
This is only the second year that the ‘Carmel by the Sea’ Concours has been hosted and already it has been a great success. This year over 130 cars were lined up on both days of the event that started the Pebble Beach week.
On Monday all Ferraris and Porsches were given their own space to show off their goods and for people to discover the history of each company. Four devoted classes to 356s included almost every variant the factory sold.
The second day brought out more American cars, but still had plenty from Germany and Britain. These included a factory ‘works’ Lola Mark II, Radford Bentley and a black Cobra 427 S/C.
Porsche No.1 To Be Center Of 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
August 8th, 2008
Many supercar enthusiasts know the Porsche No.1 as the first ‘real’ Porsche and now they will be able to get an up close look at it during the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It is a two-seater open roadster that is equipped with a VW air-cooled, mid mounted, flat-4 engine that pushes out 40 horsepower.
Porsche had originally tried to get the car to California in 1998 for an appearance at the Monterey Historic Automobile Races, but the car was damaged in transit. The one-of-a-kind Porsche was created by Ferdinand “Ferry” Porsche “after he searched and was unable to find the car of his dreams,” according to the company.
Race Engine For Porsche Spyder To Receive Direct Injection
July 31st, 2008
Porsche has plans to upgrade the V8 3.4 liter with direct injection that is used in the current Porsche RS Spyder and the ALMS LMP2. This engine technology was first created for the Porsche 911 and Cayenne.
The technology was developed for the Porsche Cayenne and Porsche 911, and, given the performance advantages, engineers decided to back-hack it into the prototype V8. The old version of the engine turned out a stout 476 HP at 10,000 RPM along with 273 lb-ft at 7,500 rpm; the direct injection and obviously remapped fuel curve bump power to 503 HP at 10,000 RPM, and 284 lb-ft of torque at 8,500 rpm. This motor communes with hummingbirds.
Porsche 911 Targa 4 and 4S To Come To U.S. In October
July 28th, 2008
Porsche is making the new 911 Targa available in all wheel drive in the appearance of the Targa 4S and the Targa 4. These two cars will have the 911 Turbo electronic four wheel drive system and the brand new PDK dual-clutch transmission.
We are excited to see these new changes under the hood - but we are even more excited by the sliding roof - which is made out if sixteen and a half square foot of glass. The glass has been specially made to filter out UV rays from the sun and can be opened in seven seconds to help give you some fresh air when driving.