Porsche 991 – Automobiles Review

WIMMER reveals its latest project: a rather special Porsche machine. Check it out!

2016 WIMMER Porsche 991 Turbo S Cabrio All Porsche fans and enthusiasts know the story: back in 1963 the iconic 911 was revealed to the public. And since this glorious moment the whole lineup become a sort of iconic for the brand. And by delivering us the Turbo and Turbo S models, Porsche has strengthened its lead positions for a quite long time. However, there are still people and brands that are still not entirely satisfied. One such team is WIMMER.

What the team did is to take one shiny and super sexy Porsche 911 that is now called 991 Turbo S Convertible and reshaped it in a way that would fit even the most demanding of buyers and fans. So, let’s see what the engineers have recently unveiled, shall we?

2016 WIMMER Porsche 991 Turbo S Cabrio

What is special about this tuning project is that WIMMER team hasn’t changed that much the appearance of the vehicle, but had rather tweaked the drivetrain system.

In fact, the whole engine electronics system was revised and had undergone some comprehensive upgrade program. The team has also geared two WIMMER turbo chargers and sporty camshafts, along with implemented intercooler. Further upgrades include fine tunes for the fuel pump, intake manifold and the throttle valve.

Sounds good, right? But this is not all! Additional improvements include placement of high-pressure pump, BMC high flow air filter and WIMMER-RS stainless steel exhaust.

2016 WIMMER Porsche 991 Turbo S Cabrio

About the final results and performance rates you are asking? Let’s be clear about it: this vehicle delivers some massive power output and offers outstanding road behavior. There are a total of 560hp (417kW) and 860Nm of torque, or in other words, this bad boy finishes the 0-100km/h sprint in mere 2,6 seconds, 0-200km/h in 8,4 and the 0-300km/h in 17,9 seconds. Incredible, isn’t it?

Oh, yeah. We also like the orange finish and the black body visuals. They do contribute to that sporty and super-aggressive appearance of the vehicle.

Source: WIMMER

December 13, 2016

DMC Porsche 991 GT3 RS: genuine project made with passion [w/video]

The beautiful 991 GT3 RS gets a worthy pack

I love exclusive projects, especially involving passionate designers with taste for simplicity and class. An example is the DMC luxury studio, which is mostly famous for its tuned Lamborghinis and exhilarating Ferraris. Their latest work of art however, has been based on brand rather unexpected: Porsche.

The 991 presented here wears the custom pack proudly, because it immediately stands out. What does it comprise of? First to mention is the rear wing, which wears the DMC lions. By the way, there is an interesting story about these symbols: they originate from family’s city of birth, Duesseldorf and represent the father and son, who founded DMC.

Furthermore, the kit also sports new spoiler, which is fully adjustable and comes with three modes: City, Cruise or Insane. Carbon fiber DMC deck lid and front and rear bumpers from the new material as well as front lip and side skirts, further highlight the fantastic appearance of the Porsche. In addition, the rear diffuser improves the road handling. There is a sad fact though: it is available only for the non-GT3 Porsches.

DMC Porsche 991 GT3 RS front view

A stunning package, isn’t it? Created with personal touch and attention to the detail, this project just needs to be spoken about. At last, there is a video which shows the tuned Porsche in real-life environment, so you can see how it perfectly fits the streets.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: DMC

August 23, 2016

mcchip-dkr releases speedy 485 HP Porsche 991 Carrera S

mcchip-dkr Porsche 991 Carrera S view from above Let’s go astray from the Golf GTI hype and talk about the latest project of the tuners at mcchip-dkr. It is based on a Porsche 991 Carrera S, which is not the typical car one would see on a daily basis (unless they own it). Since, mcchip-dkr is well-known for chip tuning, there is no doubt that the Porsche would feature more horses than its stock ones. Precisely, the software adjustment and development were accomplished on a high-performance SuperFlow AWD dynamometer type SF880. But to objectively see the result, we should first make a comparison.

Basically, the Porsche 991 Carrera S 3.0 has a stock output measured at 420 HP (309 kW) and 678 Nm (500 ft.-lbs) of torque. On this basis have stepped the specialists, thus developing two software optimization stages.

mcchip-dkr Porsche 991 Carrera S speed/interior

The first level comprises only of “pure software”. The gains estimate 475 HP (349 kW) and 772 Nm (570 ft.-lbs.) of torque. The second level does feature software optimization as well as mcchip-dkr valve exhaust system with sport catalytic’s “made by Capristo”. The result is an output of 485 HP (357 kW) and 793 Nm (585 ft-lbs).

The changes however do not end here. The speedy Porsche is also equipped with something called PDK-transmission optimization. This means, the enforced up- or downshifting (kickdown) is deactivated, the up- and downshifting (+/-) works like the 991 GT3 and 991 Turbo. In addition, the maximum of the engine speed/RPM is enhances and there is faster gear shifting as well as a higher clutch pressure. At last, the KW-thread springs and the striking in-house vinyl design are there to be mentioned.

Source: mcchip-dkr via Miranda Media

May 5, 2016

TechArt Carbon Sports Package for Porsche 991 and 981

TechArt is now offering complete Sports Package Carbon for Porsche 991 and 981. The tuning company adds attractive design elements made of genuine carbon fibre to its aerodynamic programs for Porsche models.

All elements boast low weight, precise surface finishing as well as individual design options. The TechArt Sports Package Carbon sets sincere motor sport styling highlights.

There is a new air outlet grille for 911 (991) as well as Boxster and Cayman (981). The tuning company also offers Aerowings for Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S (991) as well as Trims for side air intakes for the same models. A roof spoiler is also available for Porsche 911 and a new rear diffuser for both 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S.

Carbon fiber side mirrors are available for Porsche 911 (991), Boxster and Cayman (981). Further parts for the TECHART Sports Package Carbon are currently under development.

All parts fit perfectly and come with all mounting materials. Pricing is available upon request.

TechArt is also offering a power kit as well as other upgrades for Porsche 991 Turbo. Thepower control unit provides extra power on request with a single push of a button on the center console. 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds (3.0 seconds for the Cabriolet) and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph). Without using Sport- or Sport Plus mode the vehicle operates with series engine management system.

Source: TechArt

August 29, 2014

Edo Competition Enhances Porsche 991 Turbo S

Edo Competition Porsche 991 Turbo S is simply exceptional! It combines the highest functional quality, perfect craftsmanship and an accomplished design in one form. For the new 2014 Porsche 991 Turbo and the Turbo S models, Edo Competition has developed an exclusive tuning programme. The result is a more individual car that has enhancements regarding the exterior, interior, chassis and engine. Edo Competition has developed sports shocks provide for even more sporty driving pleasure. They can also enable a lowering of the chassis by up to 30 millimetres.

Furthermore, a completely redeveloped, one-piece and ultra-light forged wheel set delivers both functionality and sporty elegance. At the front the car is fitted with 9.0 x 20 wheels that were matched with 245/35R20 tyres. At the rear axle, the wheels come in the size of 11.5 x 20 ET45 coupled with 305/30R20 tyres.

More importantly, a performance kit was installed, which raises the horsepower of this Porsche. Thanks to it, the 991 Turbo S delivers 590 hp (434 kW) and a maximum torque of 780 Newton meters (574 lb-ft).

Of course these numbers can speak of a stunning acceleration time. The modified Porsche covers the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in only 2.8 seconds. In comparison, the production model covers it for just 3.2 seconds. The top speed has been raised from 318 km/h to 327 km/h.

This car has a brute sound, which is being developed through the newly designed sports silencers with tri-alloy catalyst converters. They are made completely from stainless steel. Other design enhancements feature new grille sets, enameled brake calipers and individualized interior.

Source: Edo Competition

May 9, 2014

Fostla.de Wrapps-Up Porsche 991 GT3

Fostla.de Porsche 991 GT3 delivers new sporty exterior appearance. It was achieved by the full wrapping performed by the tuning specialists at the German company Fostla.de. The foil application is said to have many advantages over the standard painting. First of all, it exudes craftsmanship, secondly – it improves the individual appearance of the car, and at last – it conserves the its value. In particular, this Porsche 991 GT3 has been dressed in glossing white foil, and then its front has been covered with double layer wrapping.

The professionals at Fostla.de say that only after that began the scrupulously precise work in detail. A bilious green design foiling goes around the lower corner of the car body. It can’t be seen however at the rear area.

In addition, the upper edge of the air inlet at the front forms the borderline to the white body area. It manifests itself on the body sides by three black stripes. Behind the doors, the borderline clearly mounts up to the rear wings.

What is more, the bilious green longitudinal stripes have been added to the front bonnet, roof and rear motor bonnet. At the sides, each green line is limited by black stripes. The outer mirrors and the rear wing diffusors have been also wrapped in green. At last, what rounds out this project is the upper front window corner, which has been decorated by a wedge with Porsche logo.

Source: Miranda Media

April 28, 2014

KTW Tuning Enhance The Porsche 991 Carrera S

KTW-Porsche-Carrera-S-991-medium

The Porsche 991 (AKA the 911) – fifty years of history, pedigree and fine-tuning. Can it ever reach perfection? Is there such a thing as perfection? Okay, let’s not get too philosophical about it. After all, what’s good and what’s bad and what’s perfect is a very subjective point. That explains why KTW from Germany have taken up enhancing the Porsche Carrera S 991.

Rest assured, the Porsche’s 3.8-liter 400 hp has been left immaculate. In fact, all KTW did was to get their hands on a TECHART body kit and glue it on. In other words, a front lip spoiler, two side skirts, two wing mirror caps, a rear lip-like spoiler and a big anti-wing on top. Okey so there are also the Formula III 21-inch wheels which complete the picture .

Again a TECHART feature, is the noselift system which is supposed to eliminate that fear of scraping a speed hump. There’s also a custom made exhaust system with valve control.

KTW say that the interior too has undergone a lot of changes – the steering wheel, the seats, the dashboard, the center console and many other. There is, however, nothing specific on these modifications. The seatbelts are red. Does that count?

Source: KTW Tuning

December 10, 2013

2014 Porsche 911 GT3 [render]

Here are several suggestion about the look of the 991 GT3. The 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 will hit the European market in the next year, but until then Wildspeed showed several renderings in different colours. The pictures show a possible look for the final production model Porsche 991 GT3.The track model comes with a lot of aerodynamics elements, but the most distinguishable is the massive rear wing. There is also a new rear diffuser with two centrally mounted exhausts pipes, a new front hood with air vents and different types front bumpers and lip spoilers for them.There is no information about the engine, but probably the GT3 991 will be powered by a 3.8 liter flat-six with 470HP (346 kW). However, the GT3 will have its RS and RS 4.0 version with mighty power units.Stay tuned for more information.

April 9, 2012

Porsche 911 – Best Performance Car of 2012

A bit of trivia from the New York International Auto Show: the Porsche 911, the seventh one, has been named the 2012 World Performance Car. The news came at a press conference held by Bridgestone Corporation. There were other 33 contenders involved.

This annual award is usually presented after a careful assessment of the participants by 66 top-level automotive journalists from 25 countries around the world A.K.A an international jury. Each juror is typycally experienced in test driving, reviewing and evaluating outgoing models and are quite renown for it basically.

“We are honored that the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S was chosen by this distinguished group of jurors as the 2012 World Performance Car,” said Detlev von Platen, president and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “For just the seventh time in almost 50 years the iconic 911 has been revised to the point of being a new-generation, and winning this award from a global team of world-class journalists is excellent validation for the work and dedication of everyone at Porsche.”

The 2012 Porsche 911 is naturally, longer, wider, lower, more powerful and more efficient than its predecessor. Two variations of it deliver different amounts of power – the Carrera’s 3.5-liter boxer engine leaves you with 350 hp while the Carrera S gets 400 hp from its 3.8-liter unit. The choice of transmission for both cars, leaves you with two options – A seven-speed manual gearbox or the seven-speed dual-clutch Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) automatic. With the latter one, the Carrera gets from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds while the S needs only 3.9 seconds.

The interior is mainly driver oriented – no distractions and no needless features. Well, there is a radio. Leg room is now up the priority ladder as well and the center console is elevated so that its on an easy reach distance from the driver.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the 2012 Carrera stands at $82,100 and for the S is $96,400 (base models, $950 destination charge not included)

P.S. – News about this latest award come shortly after the passing of Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche – a mournful day for the automotive industry. Grandson of Porsche’s found, Prof. Ferdinand was head of the Porsche design studio in the early sixties when and where the iconic profile of the 911 was born. At the time of his death he was 76 but his contribution to the world is to remain timeless. Our hearts go out to his friends and relatives.

Source: Porsche

April 6, 2012

SpeedART SP91-R Porsche 991 Carrera

News from the German tuner house SpeedART. It’s an update on their SP91-R project. As we all know by now, the subject is the latest 911/991 Carrera S (Porsche is sort of their turf) – fresh yet grunty, slippery and stylish it has all there is to have when it comes to performance customization.

When it comes to power, ECU upgrades and calibration are to be available for both the Carrera and Carrera S engines – that means a projected power increase of 25 hp and 20 Nm. On the other hand. the sport exhaust system, complete with sport-catalysts and manifolds, seems to do the trick. One can fit an optional sound switch function so that, at the very least, people can be fooled into thinking that 911 is even meaner and leaner. The tailpipes come in several different versions so that the owner is presented with as much flexibility of choice as possible. Hardcore enthusiasts will most definitely prefer the Titanium sport exhaust system which reduces the overall weight.

The suspension can be both street or racetrack friendly. It will harbour sports springs and sports absorbers with adjustable rebound and height. A separate air-lift module on the other hand will provide some clearance for that dragging SP91-R body kit when passing over a speed hump.

Yes, there will be a full body overhaul – front lip spoilers, diffusers, side skirts, rear wings… the lot. Everything is made to fit perfectly and seamlessly to the standard mounts.

For a complete look, the Carrera rolls on a set of specially designed modular LSC- FORGED 21-inch wheels – again light and agile, great for the overall performance.

Inside, what e find particularity fresh is the lime shades. The blue, contrasting stitching and the diamond patterns it forms, might be a bit too much but everything else is spot on – leather/Alcantra on the seats, dashboard etc. It’s a keeper.

SpeedArt Porsche 991 Carrera — SpeedART Porsche 991 Carrera

Source: SpeedART

April 5, 2012

Vorsteiner Carrera and Carrera S

Vorsteiner would rather have us excited about something before actually revealing it. That is why today we have a teaser of one of their latest project that involves the Porsche 991 Carrera and Carrera S. It is actually called the V-GT program.

While the pic is a teaser, we do have a list of features that will adorn the Carrera cars:

• Front Add-On Spoiler with integrated brake duct collectors Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Autoclave
• Front GT Replaceable Center Splitter for additional downforce in Optical Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Autoclave
• Side Skirt Panels with Integrated Carbon Fiber Blade Extension Element
• Lightweight re-sculpted front bonnet in Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Autoclave
• Rear Add-On Diffuser with Integrated Aero Fins Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Autoclave
• Rear Add-On Ducktail Wing Spoiler Element Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Autoclave
• Lightweight Replacement Carbon Fiber Roof Panel
• 20 inch | 21 inch Forged Aluminum Wheel Options
• Stainless & Titanium Sport Exhaust Systems (Valve Control).

From Vorsteiner promise a more elaborate view (hind views included) soon.

Source: Vorsteiner

February 24, 2012

Tag: Porsche 991

The beautiful 991 GT3 RS gets a worthy pack