Porsche 997 Turbo by Cam Shaft

Cam Shaft has decided to celebrate the 911’s 50^th anniversary by applying a Gulf livery on a 997 Turbo. The light blue / orange scheme is available at a steep 2,800 EUR and for an extra 700 EUR it can be applied on all visible edges and door sills. Aside from the Gulf livery, this particular 911 (997) Turbo has been modified by German tuner 9ff who installed a new exhaust, bigger intercooler, fuel pressure regulator, air filter and also fiddled with the electronics. Output of the engine has been increased from 500 bhp (368 kW) to 641 bhp (478 kW), while torque is limited to 800 Nm (590 lb-ft).

Compared to the standard model, this modified version weighs 65 kg (143 lbs) less. Other changes include a new set of OZ Ultraleggera alloy wheels, a height-adjustable Bilstein suspension kit and bucket seats for the interior cabin.

As a result of the tweaks, the Porsche 997 Turbo will run the 62 mph (100 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h) sprint in 6 seconds, while 62 mph to 186 mph (300 km/h) takes 20.3 seconds. Top speed should be beyond the 194 mph (312 km/h) mark of the standard model.

Source: Cam Shaft

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Porsche 997 Carrera 4S by Cars & Art

So, you've just picked up your used pre-facelifted Porsche 997, and you're looking to give it a unique look, but nothing too outlandish. Young German tuning firm Cars & Art from Mannheim might have what you're looking for in their styling package called the Red Baron! The body kit consists of a new front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights and an original GT3 lip spoiler while a new rear bumper with integrated diffuser gets a matching body color. Additionally, Cars & Art added a sports exhaust system with a sound volume control. In the chassis, H&R sport springs give a 25mm lower stance and OZ Ultraleggera HLT rims painted in gloss black in sizes 8.5x20 with 235/30 tires in front and 12x20 with 325/25 in the rear are used. Interior gets trimmed with diamond pattern Alcantara almost everywhere - on the dashboard, seats, center console, door trim panels, the back of the seats as well as the gearshift lever and handbrake grip. Lastly, fully tinted windows help keep prying eyes out while giving a contrasting look.

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