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  • Walter Rohrl driving the 918 Spyder at the Nurburgring

    Porsche has released another interesting video clip of the 918 Spyder, which has lapped the Nurburgring in just 7 minutes and 14 seconds. This time behind the steering wheel is the world famous Walter Rohrl, who was driving in Group B (World Rally Championship) during the 1980’s, which was the most dangerous competition in the world. You can also see him climbing Pikes Peak with highly tuned Peugeot 405 Coupe.

    Back to 918 Spyder – the car is powered by a 4.6 liter V8 engine and two electric motors. The combined power 770HP (566 kW). 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

    The car is fitted with street-legal tires and had the optional Weissach Package which will be offered for the production model.

    Röhrl commented that the 918 Spyder is easier to take to the limit in comparison to the astonishing Carrera GT.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URA15FCZHBM

    Martini Porsche 918 Spyder
    Martini Porsche 918 Spyder
    Martini Porsche 918 Spyder
    Martini Porsche 918 Spyder

    Source: Porsche

  • Porsche 911 SC – Walter Röhrl at the 2011 Targa Tasmania

    Walter Röhrl, his co-driver Christian Geistdörfer and their Porsche 911 SC are taking part of 2011 Targa Tasmania rally, which is between 5th and 10th April. The hard road rally is held over 2 000 km on the island of Tasmania, off the south-east coast of Australia.

    The 911 SC was restored by the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. It is one of three cars from the company’s „Museum on Wheels” that will be participating in the Classic section of this year’s event. The other iconic sports cars are: 718 RS 60 Spyder (1960 Targa Florio winner) and the 908/2 Spyder (1969 Targa Florio winner).

    Rally Targa Tasmania starts with a Prologue near Launceston April 5 and finishes in Hobart on April 10. It includes 38 competitive stages totalling over 500 km.

    The fans can check out the performance of Röhrl and Geistdörfer and their fellow Targa Tasmania competitors online.

    Porsche 911 SC - Walter Röhrl

    Porsche 911 SC - Walter Röhrl
    Porsche 911 SC - Walter Röhrl

    Source: Porsche

  • Walter Röhrl and Porsche Carrera 904 GTS: Two legends united

    Walter Röhrl is one the best professional racers, who the world has ever seen. When you add another legend – 1964 Porsche Carrera 904 GTS and a race track, you will get a lot of action.

    Mr. Röhrl drove in WRC in the 1970s and 1980s in the famous Group B. He also won the Monte Carlo Rally four times driving for four different brands.

    Porsche 904 GTS is powered by 2.0 liter flat-four engine with 201PS (148 kW) mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The specific output hp/liter is 100.7, which was a true achievement back in 1964. The acceleration to 100 km/h takes less than 6 seconds.

    The Porsche 904 rides on coil springs with unequal-length A-arms in front. The wheelbase is 2 300 mm, track front and rear 1 310 mm, height 1 100 mm, and ground clearance of 120 mm on 15” wheels. Frontal area was only 1.3 m2, which means a drag coefficient of 0.34.

    But enough data! Just enjoy the video and see some true performance.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESO5oJWJ9Ys

    Technical specifications

    Engine

      • Drivetrain layout: Mid-engine RWD
      • Engine Type: Flat-Four
      • Bore x stroke: 3.62 in (91.95 mm) x 2.91 in (73.91 mm)
      • Displacement, ci/cc: 120/1966
      • Compression ratio: 9.8:1
      • Max SAE net horsepower: 198 hp (148 kW)
      • Specific output, hp/liter: 100.7
      • Weight to power, lb/hp: 5.4
      • Transmission: 5-speed manual

    Performance

    • Drag Coefficient: 0.34
    • 0-60 mph (97 km/h) : <6 seconds
    • Top speed: 160 mph (260 km/h)

    source: Porsche