duality
Nov 1 2006, 04:31 AM
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Porsche tuner Gemballa has announced a new kit for the Porsche 911 Turbo called the Turbo GT 550. Designed for the new 997 model, it provides increased aerodynamics and a boost to 500 horsepower. The Turbo GT 550 requires less than 3.8 seconds to accelerate to 62 mph, or 3.6 seconds with overboost.
LinkyMore infoHmm...thats one hell of a sexy bugger. I never really liked the new Turbo, but Gembella seems to have rectified that. Black on black looks hawt, and is justified with the brilliant performance. Might've been overkill with the spoiler though...really is the perfect halloween car for the devil.
I was going to say "Oh, look another souped-up Porsche...YAY! DS rejoices" but now...this one is actually pretty hot.
Marien
Nov 1 2006, 05:13 AM
It looks sick! The black paint with black wheels looks badass, and the exhaust are a bit CGT like.
Any idea if the spoiler is really functional or just a big penis extension?
tune
Nov 1 2006, 05:47 AM
Nice, but not that different from the 650.
arnge
Nov 1 2006, 05:55 AM
Just 500 HP ???
dosn't the turbo have 480 already ?
z0ne
Nov 1 2006, 07:45 AM
QUOTE(arnge @ Nov 1 2006, 08:55 AM)
Just 500 HP ???
dosn't the turbo have 480 already ?
Yeh, that's what I was thinking. The new
turbo has 480bhp from the factory. If I was paying <price> for my car to be "Gemballa-ized," I'd expect more than a 20bhp gain.
leif
Nov 1 2006, 07:51 AM
^Thats why there is only a 0.1 second improvement in the overboost acceleration time.
I read an editorial a while back saying how alot of the companies were ill equipied to improve on the 997 Turbo, due to their lack of experience with VTG technology.
QUOTE(Marien @ Nov 1 2006, 07:13 AM)
It looks sick! The black paint with black wheels looks badass, and the exhaust are a bit CGT like.
Any idea if the spoiler is really functional or just a big penis extension?
That spoiler is modeled after one which was an option on the 993 GT-2 and RS models...it is functonal.
I have come to the conclusion that I don't like tuned Porsche's...there are a few exceptions, like the RUF 3600S...but for the most part I find them boring and vulgar.
QUOTE(leif @ Nov 1 2006, 06:51 PM)
I have come to the conclusion that I don't like tuned Porsche's...there are a few exceptions, like the RUF 3600S...but for the most part I find them boring and vulgar.
I second that, but I like this one.
duality
Nov 1 2006, 11:30 AM
Motor authority claims that its 550 bhp. They are right coz the car is actually called 'GT 550' which makes sense. Looks like Leftlanenews fucked up...
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We’ve already seen that the new Porsche 911 Turbo is nothing short of astonishing, but if you want even more power, German tuner Gemballa has come to the rescue with the Turbo GT 550. The modified 911 pumps out 550hp and 780Nm of torque, a healthy boost over standard trim.
Gemballa attains these values by fitting a power kit comprising a complete exhaust gas system, including metal sports catalysts and a modified engine management system. The Turbo GT 550 requires less than 3.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h, and this is cut to 3.6s with overboost. Top speed is bumped up to 318 km/h, making the Turbo GT 550 some 8 km/h faster than the production version.
Mr b00st
Nov 1 2006, 11:46 AM
i suspect a lot of companies will be ditching the stock VGT turbos for real ones.
infinity
Nov 1 2006, 04:52 PM
I've never seen a Gemballa I didn't like. I'm not a huge fan of some of the paint colors they've used, some of the wings are a bit too big looking, and I don't like how big the Gemballa badge/lettering on the back is. Other than these few minor things, I love them, and this is certainly no exception. Hopefully the 550hp is the correct one.
WardLarson
Nov 1 2006, 04:58 PM
functional or not, i hate the massive spoiler.
porschedream
Nov 1 2006, 06:11 PM
Oh I love it. It just screams i'm faster than all of you.
911biturbo
Nov 7 2006, 06:47 AM
i love gemballa...its fast..have u all heard of RUF?.....its a modifier of porsches too...
QUOTE(911biturbo @ Nov 7 2006, 05:47 PM)
i love gemballa...its fast..have u all heard of RUF?.....its a modifier of porsches too...
No, a community full of car enthusiasts, most of whom seem to love Porches, know nothing of Ruf. Can you leave now?
911biturbo
Nov 8 2006, 04:52 AM
yea...and u call urself a car enthusiastssdad(i cant spell this) and u don even know RUF
Marien
Nov 8 2006, 04:53 AM
QUOTE(moethepaki @ Nov 7 2006, 09:12 PM)
Can you leave now?
QFT
911biturbo
Nov 8 2006, 04:56 AM
qft...speak english pls...
QUOTE(911biturbo @ Nov 8 2006, 03:56 PM)
qft...speak english pls...
He is. You're not.
911biturbo
Nov 8 2006, 05:09 AM
good....i know i am not english......and u aint either....u are an american
QUOTE(911biturbo @ Nov 8 2006, 04:09 PM)
good....i know i am not english......and u aint either....u are an american
You are wrong once again.
911biturbo
Nov 8 2006, 05:13 AM
wat are u? arab?canadian?
QUOTE(911biturbo @ Nov 8 2006, 04:13 PM)
wat are u? arab?canadian?
If you can't figure out where I'm from by just looking at my name, you are a new breed of stupid.
911biturbo
Nov 8 2006, 05:17 AM
no....nobody understands it....and it doesnt matter if u come from pakistan or wherever....
QUOTE(911biturbo @ Nov 8 2006, 04:17 PM)
no....nobody understands it....and it doesnt matter if u come from pakistan or wherever....
Everyone else seems to get it just fine...even you got it...eventually.
z0ne
Nov 8 2006, 07:43 AM
QUOTE(moethepaki @ Nov 8 2006, 08:21 AM)
Everyone else seems to get it just fine...even you got it...eventually.
It's a waste of posts and your time to respond to this kid.
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