Rinspeed launches 600Hp Porsche 997 Turbo "Le Mans"
05-02-07, 02:40 PM
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Rinspeed launches 600Hp Porsche 997 Turbo "Le Mans"
Monday, April 30, 2007
Swiss Porsche specialist Rinspeed has supped-up the latest 997 Turbo giving it a power boost and a more distinct look with an eyecatching but luckily not over-exaggerated bodykit. Mechanic wise, Rinpeed’s 911 Turbo “Le Mans” receives two special VTG turbo chargers, a new Carbon air intake ram-air system with sport air filters, improved intercoolers as well as a high performance exhaust system with metal catalytic converters.
These modifications are enough to increase output 480Hp @ 6000 to 600Hp @ 6.700 rpm and max torque from 620Nm @ 1950-5000 to 800Nm & 4.000. According to the Swiss company, the “Le Mans” sprints from 0-100 km/h (62mph) in just 3.3 seconds, the 200 km/h (124mph) mark is reached in 10.9 seconds and the top speed is clocked at 343 km/h (213 mph). Comparatevily, the stock version needs 3,9 for the 0-100km/h sprint while its max speed is 310 km/h (193 mph).
Swiss Porsche specialist Rinspeed has supped-up the latest 997 Turbo giving it a power boost and a more distinct look with an eyecatching but luckily not over-exaggerated bodykit. Mechanic wise, Rinpeed’s 911 Turbo “Le Mans” receives two special VTG turbo chargers, a new Carbon air intake ram-air system with sport air filters, improved intercoolers as well as a high performance exhaust system with metal catalytic converters.
These modifications are enough to increase output 480Hp @ 6000 to 600Hp @ 6.700 rpm and max torque from 620Nm @ 1950-5000 to 800Nm & 4.000. According to the Swiss company, the “Le Mans” sprints from 0-100 km/h (62mph) in just 3.3 seconds, the 200 km/h (124mph) mark is reached in 10.9 seconds and the top speed is clocked at 343 km/h (213 mph). Comparatevily, the stock version needs 3,9 for the 0-100km/h sprint while its max speed is 310 km/h (193 mph).
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05-02-07, 02:42 PM
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Press Release: The Swiss Porsche specialist Rinspeed launches its new and exclusive accessories program "Le Mans" for the latest Porsche 997 Turbo models
The body
The "Le Mans" front skirt with integrated Carbon splitters appears eye-catching and produces a higher aerodynamic down force at the front axle. This increase results in a better road handling. The bigger and re-shaped air intakes for the radiators and the brakes improve the cooling of them considerably. Additional headlights with day light driving lights and the inboard moved fog lights guarantee a sporty yet elegant appearance. The newly - especially for the Turbo developed - side skirts connect optically the front and rear fenders in a maximal way. It follows the new body lines harmonically. Further appearance improvement is achieved by the Carbon covers for the rear view mirrors. The "Le Mans" rear skirt with integrated exhaust tips also increases the down force on the rear axle and esthetically supports the high performance exhaust system with integrated metal catalytic converters. Eye-catching yet not separable element is the rear wing which sits tightly above the rear hatch. The wing profile is also available in a Carbon finish.
The propulsion
For the first time the Swiss tuners have also addressed the engine output. The 3.6 liter power pack produces in the "Le Mans" breathtaking 600 hp (441 kW) at 6'700 rpm, the torque is increased to almost unbelievable 800 Nm at 4'000 Nm. The engine conversion includes two special VTG turbo chargers, a new Carbon air intake ram-air system with sport air filters, improved intercoolers as well as a high performance exhaust system with metal catalytic converters.
These modifications allow the Rinspeed "Le Mans" to be accounted amongst one of the fastest street legal sports cars. The sprint from 0-100 km/h is achieved by the super sportsman in just 3.3 seconds, the 200 km/h mark is reached in 10.9 seconds and the top speed is clocked at 343 km/h.
Further equipment of the "Le Mans" consists in an adjustable suspension which is based on the original PASM damper system. It has been developed in cooperation with Bilstein and assures a precise road handling in the top class. Maximum braking is achieved by an efficient and stable high performance brake kit with 8 pistons aluminum calipers and 380 mm x 34 mm at the front axle and 6 pistons calipers with 360 mm x 32 mm at the rear axle.
A close contact to the road is ensured by the typical and well sold Rinspeed 20 inch aluminum wheels in the C5/1 design. The rear wheels have been widened to the size of 12 x 20" especially for the Turbo. The tires sizes of 245/30-20 at the front axle and 325/25-20 at the rear axle hug the road for sufficient grip for the Swiss super sportsman.
The body
The "Le Mans" front skirt with integrated Carbon splitters appears eye-catching and produces a higher aerodynamic down force at the front axle. This increase results in a better road handling. The bigger and re-shaped air intakes for the radiators and the brakes improve the cooling of them considerably. Additional headlights with day light driving lights and the inboard moved fog lights guarantee a sporty yet elegant appearance. The newly - especially for the Turbo developed - side skirts connect optically the front and rear fenders in a maximal way. It follows the new body lines harmonically. Further appearance improvement is achieved by the Carbon covers for the rear view mirrors. The "Le Mans" rear skirt with integrated exhaust tips also increases the down force on the rear axle and esthetically supports the high performance exhaust system with integrated metal catalytic converters. Eye-catching yet not separable element is the rear wing which sits tightly above the rear hatch. The wing profile is also available in a Carbon finish.
The propulsion
For the first time the Swiss tuners have also addressed the engine output. The 3.6 liter power pack produces in the "Le Mans" breathtaking 600 hp (441 kW) at 6'700 rpm, the torque is increased to almost unbelievable 800 Nm at 4'000 Nm. The engine conversion includes two special VTG turbo chargers, a new Carbon air intake ram-air system with sport air filters, improved intercoolers as well as a high performance exhaust system with metal catalytic converters.
These modifications allow the Rinspeed "Le Mans" to be accounted amongst one of the fastest street legal sports cars. The sprint from 0-100 km/h is achieved by the super sportsman in just 3.3 seconds, the 200 km/h mark is reached in 10.9 seconds and the top speed is clocked at 343 km/h.
Further equipment of the "Le Mans" consists in an adjustable suspension which is based on the original PASM damper system. It has been developed in cooperation with Bilstein and assures a precise road handling in the top class. Maximum braking is achieved by an efficient and stable high performance brake kit with 8 pistons aluminum calipers and 380 mm x 34 mm at the front axle and 6 pistons calipers with 360 mm x 32 mm at the rear axle.
A close contact to the road is ensured by the typical and well sold Rinspeed 20 inch aluminum wheels in the C5/1 design. The rear wheels have been widened to the size of 12 x 20" especially for the Turbo. The tires sizes of 245/30-20 at the front axle and 325/25-20 at the rear axle hug the road for sufficient grip for the Swiss super sportsman.
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holy...
3.6L flat 6 making 600hp on such a lightweight car
found some pics here
http://www.rinspeed.com/pages/porsch...%20997%20TURBO
they are like 3mb each though
I'm drooling.
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Rinspeed Porsche 997 Turbo Le Mans 600
Le Mans version of the Porsche 997 Turbo by Rinspeed hits an intense top speed of 213 mph and reaches 60 mph in under 3.3 seconds.
Le Mans-style skirting front, rear and on the sides is intended to achieve a harmonious look to match the harmonious sound coming from under the hood.
Rinspeed Porsche 997 Turbo Le Mans 600, so named for its 600 horsepower, also has 590 pound-feet of torque.
Date posted: 05-02-2007
ZUMIKON, Switzerland — Swiss supercar specialist Rinspeed has released a "Le Mans" package to outfit the Porsche 997 Turbo. The company with the motto "innovation driven by emotion" has modified the 997 inside and out to achieve 600 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque — and the under-3.3-second 0-60-mph figure that comes with it. Top speed is 213 mph, Rinspeed says.
As for appearance and aerodynamics, the Porsche gets a "Le Mans" front skirt with integrated carbon splitters, and the same treatment at the rear with integrated exhaust tips, reshaped air intakes and side skirts. There are even carbon-fiber covers for the rearview mirrors. An adjustable suspension developed with Bilstein, a high-performance brake kit and a set of 20-inch Rinspeed aluminum wheels are also part of the package. The wider 12-by-20-inch wheels were designed especially for this car.
What this means to you: Rinspeed, the maker of such well-considered concepts as the eXasis and the zaZen, has done it again with this one.
Source: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=120612#2
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