Would almost keep up with my Boxster
Seriously, that is just mental acceleration!
987 Boxster S, Arctic Silver with 'Martini Racing' Livery, H&R Monotube Coil-Overs, H&R Anti Roll Bars, Strut Brace, FVD ECU, BMC Air Filter, Sachs Racing Clutch, Single-Mass Flywheel, Recaro Racing Shells, PSE.
997 Carrera 4S, Guards Red, Bilstein PSS10 Damptronic, H&R Anti Roll Bars, IPD Plenum, Dension Gateway 500, PSE.
I have driven in the 750 and 850hp versions from 9ff, the acceleration is much more significant than on the regular sportscars they started with, much more than a regular 997 GT3 or Turbo, indeed mental. The video doesn´t reflect the accelerative and visual impression it makes.
The soundscape has more character as well, especially on cars with removed sound insulation, and it is amazing how these cars stand up to the abuse. In my opinion, the character has changed the personality of the cars they are based on (GT2/GT3), they are less compromised in terms of comfort, sound and power delivery. Of course, this occurs less so on a Turbo and with more docile modifications but those are offered by other tuners as well.
Dec 2, 2009 7:59:32 PM
Dec 7, 2009 12:15:15 AM
OMG this is mind blowing just out of this world fast.
indeed shifting is ancient technology - so is a fuel burning engine.. I happen to like both :)
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1984 BMW 323i 5spd 2.3L 141 hp (105 kW) More door. Black on black (parting out)
1986 BMW 325e 5spd 2.7L 121 hp (172 lb·ft) Le Mans Blau on Tan leather.
1986 BMW 325is 5spd 2.5L 168 hp (164 lb-ft) White on Tan leather (parted out)
2005 Ford Focus S, 5spd 2.0L 136 hp (120lb-ft) CD silver on grey (sold)
1986 Porsche 944, 5spd 2.5L 150 hp (168lb-ft) champagne gold on grown leather. (sold)
The driver was close to a heart attack...
I drive 280 kph in a truck with my kids watching Cartoons in the back.
0-300 kph time doesn't seem to be impressive, aprox. 22 seconds or so.
This is what some highly tuned Turbos with 700-800 hp achieve too.
Under 20 seconds would have been a word though...
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
According to part 2 of this particular video, the 0-300 time was 14,6 seconds in a recent test. Confirmed topspeed reportedly 414 km/h.
I have experienced the 750 and 850 hp versions and do know from their chief mechanic that the models with 1200 hp are still significantly faster. The video, by the way, might be deceiving as that the car reaches the same speed in fourth gear as Turbo or GT3 in fifth.