Roock Porsche RST 650

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Price		--	Production		--
Engine		3.6 liter opposed-6	Weight		--
Aspiration		Twin Turbo	Torque		620 lb-ft
HP		650 hp @ 4900 rpm	HP/Weight		--
HP/Liter		181 hp per liter	1/4 mile		--
0-60 mph		3.6 seconds	Top Speed		212 mph

(from Roock Press Release) ATLANTA, November 4, 2003: ROOCK North America has taken one of the most powerful sports cars on the road today, the Porsche 911 Turbo, and made it even faster by increasing it’s horsepower from 415 to a staggering 650.

ROOCK’s extensive tuning program for the RST 650 starts with the standard twin turbo, 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine. ROOCK adds a power treatment of modified twin-turbochargers, enhanced engine control unit, GT2 oil pump and customized heads and valves. These exclusive upgrades allow the ROOCK RST 650 to produce an astounding 650 horsepower at 4,900 rpm and a maximum torque of 620 lb-ft. ROOCK’s masterpiece in speed charges from 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, topping out at 212 mph.

That’s just the beginning of the story. ROOCK has also added a modified racing clutch for dynamic shifting and a specially tuned suspension that is fully adjustable in bump and rebound. To ensure ultimate stopping power, ROOCK has equipped the RST 650 with new cross drilled and vented 15 inch 8-piston brakes. The revolutionary new 4-pad design improves brake “bite” and increased brake power.

The interior is specially equipped with an aluminum half roll cage and GT2 seats. The silver accented center console is modified to include an oil and temperature gauge and an exclusive push button start.

Elegantly designed body styling parts have been added to the exterior that include the ROOCK front splitter and ROOCK GT rear spoiler. The RST 650 is fitted with new ROOCK Competition 2 19 inch 5-spoke, 2-part aluminum wheels and brand new to the market, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.

ROOCK North America, based in Roswell, GA, is the only German-owned Porsche tuner with a U.S. headquarters. ROOCK offers unique, high quality products and performance systems for the Porsche Boxster, Boxster S, all 911 models and the recently introduced Cayenne SUV. For more information on ROOCK North America, go to www.roockusa.com.

Porsche Carrera GT Prototype

(from Porsche Press Release) ATLANTA, FEBRUARY 4, 2003 --- Stuttgart, Germany-based Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG will unveil its V10-powered Carrera GT high-performance roadster in March at the Geneva International Motor Show. With more than 600 horsepower and racing-inspired technology, Porsche’s top-of-the-line sports car delivers pure performance.

The Carrera GT has a pure racing engine. Its 10-cylinder powerplant with dry-sump lubrication is based on Porsche’s 5.5-liter V10 naturally aspirated engine developed especially for racing. For production, technicians at the Development Center in Weissach, Germany, have increased the displacement to 5.7 liters. Maximum output is 605 horsepower (SAE) at 8,000 rpm, with peak torque rated at 437 pound-feet. The Carrera GT has a top test-track speed of 205 miles per hour (330 k/h) and accelerates from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. Its specially developed six-speed manual gearbox allows it to go from zero to 124 mph (200 km/h) in 9.9 seconds.

The specifications demanded a consistent lightweight construction and sports car dimensions. With a length of 15.12 feet (4.61 meters), a width of 6.3 feet (1.92 meters), a height of 3.81 feet (1.16 meters) and a wheelbase of 8.96 feet (2.73 meters), the roadster weighs 3,042 pounds (1,380 kilograms).

Porsche developed a new construction concept for road and racing vehicles. The Carrera GT’s monocoque and entire sub-frame are made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), and Porsche has applied to patent this technology. Carbon is the only material that, after complex processing, can meet the requirements needed to combine top-class driving performance and driving dynamics with minimum weight at maximum rigidity.

With attainable speeds of more than 186 mph (300 km/h), aerodynamics plays a crucial role. To achieve as high output co-efficients as possible (so-called “downforce”), the Carrera GT has an underbody geometry that can only be found in similar form in pure racing sports cars. The underbody is completely cased in carbon fiber and provides an additional suction effect thanks to its rear diffusor and flow channels.

The Carrera GT also features the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system. Porsche has supplied this component since 2001 and is the first manufacturer to include it in a mass-produced vehicle (the 911 Carrera GT2). A global innovation – the PCCC (Porsche Ceramic Composite Clutch) – transmits power to the drivetrain.

The Carrera GT's extremely light magnesium wheels are produced with a special forging process and are offered for the first time on a mass-produced vehicle. The tires were specially developed for the Carrera GT (265/35 ZR 19 in the front, and 335/30 ZR 20 in the rear).

The new Porsche roadster possesses a simple-operation roof system. It consists of two individual carbon fiber lightweight shells, each weighing only 5.3 pounds (2.4 kilograms). These shells can be stored in the front luggage compartment.

The first Carrera GT models produced at the Porsche plant in Leipzig, Germany, will be delivered to customers at the end of 2003.