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The Porsche 911 GT1 is the pride of Porsches Le-Mans efforts. The GT1 also represents the highest in technological achievements Porsche has gained though the development of its 911's previous to the GT1. The GT1 was originally developed from a 911 with Porsche instructing designer Ampferer Norbert Singer too help achieve the racers two main goals: (1) It has to look like a 911 (2) It has to be capable of wining at Le-Mans.

Porsche achieved these goals by wining Le-Mans in 96. At the heart of this 911 inspired Porsche lies a 3.6 litre water cooled flat six which appears in most high performance 911's, while to increase power they added state of the art KKK K27 turbos. The 911GT1 looks like a 911 on steroids, and with 650nm to boot at 5,500rpm and with 450kw (600hp) limited by regulations, it suits its character. The fundamental drawback in racing with the conventional 911 is its flat six being placed in a rear-engine state, so Porsche moved it to the mid-engined state and with the change came instant aerodynamic-dynamic improvements. The Big winged thing gave the Mclarens an instant hurry up in practice and then ate them for breakfast in the race by leading the closest Maclaren by 16 laps in the end. Porsche now faced the task at hand of producing a hand full of cars and Homologating them for the road. The GT1 Stasseversion was detuned for street legal use by limiting it to 410kw or 550hp while still inheriting the racers double wishbone suspension at all four corners, HUGE brembo ABS carbon-fibre brakes, 4 catalytic converters for emissions, body pannels made from a Cabon-fibre/Kevelar mix and power steering. All of these features were kept to keep the thrill of the race track to the road. The road going 911GT1 has a dry weight of 1000kg and has a top speed of well over 300kph with 0-100khp in a torrid 3.6 seconds and below. It is a rare and reasonably cheap Supercar with a 1.35 million(Aus) price tag and with only around 30 being made. If you want a proven race car, Le-Mans winner and you want a Porsche with Mumbo the Porsche 911GT1 is the cream of the crop.

Make: Porsche
Model: 911 GT1
Powertrain Layout: Mid Engine / Rear Wheel Drive
Height: 1170 mm / 46.1 in
Width: 1951 mm / 76.8 in
Weight: 1150 kgs / 2535 lbs
Engine Configuration: Twin Turbocharged Flat 6
Valvetrain: DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl
Displacement: 3164 cc / 193.0 cu in Bore 95 mm / 3.7 in
Horsepower: 259 Kw / 544 bhp @ 7000 RPM
Stroke: 74.4 mm / 2.93 in
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Torque: 600 Nm / 442 ft lbs @ 4250 RPM
BHP/Liter: 171.93
BHP/Weight: 0.47
Transmission Type; 6-Speed Manual Final Drive 3.444:1
1st Gear Ratio: 3.82:1
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.15:1
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.56:1
4th Gear Ratio: 1.21:1
5th Gear Ratio: 0.97:1
6th Gear Ratio: 0.75:1
Tire Sizes: F 295/35 ZR-18 R 335/30 ZR-18
Brake Types: Internally Vented, Cross Drilled Dics
Brake Size: F 380 mm / 15.0 in R 380 mm / 15.0 in
Available ABS: Yes, Bosch ABS
Body Material: Carbon Fibre
Top Speed: 310 kph / 193 mph
0 - 60 mph: 3.7 seconds
0 - 100 mph: 7.2 seconds

Ruf Porsche CTR-2

Make: Ruf Automobile GmbH
Model: Porsche CTR-2
Powertrain Layout; Rear Engine / RWD
WheelBase: 2271 mm / 89.4 in
Length: 4290 mm / 168.9 in
Height: 1300 mm / 51.2 in
Width: 1735 mm / 68.3 in
Front / Rear Track: F 1405 mm / 55.3 in R 1453 mm / 57.2 in
Weight: 1381 kgs / 3045 lbs
Engine Configuration: Twin Turbo Flat 6
Valvetrain: SOHC 2 Valves/Cyl
Displacement: 3600 cc / 219.6 cu in
Bore: 100.1 mm / 3.94 in
Horsepower: 248 Kw / 520 bhp @ 5800 RPM
Stroke: 76.5 mm / 3.01 in
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Torque: 685 Nm / 505 ft lbs @ 4800 RPM
BHP/Liter: 144.44
BHP/Weight: 0.38
Transmission Type: 6-Sp Manual
Final Drive: 3.44:1
1st Gear Ratio: 3.15:1
2nd Gear Ratio: 1.79:1
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.27:1
4th Gear Ratio: .97:1
5th Gear Ratio: .76:1
6th Gear Ratio: .60:1
Steering: Power Assist Rack & Pinion
Tire Sizes: F 245/35ZR-19 R 285/30ZR-19
Brake Types: Carbon Fibre Discs
Brake Size: F 356 mm / 14.0 in R 356 mm / 14.0 in
Available ABS: Yes
Body Material: Unit Steel w/Composite Panels
Top Speed: 210 mph
0 - 30 mph: 1.5 seconds
0 - 60 mph: 3.6 seconds
0 - 100 mph: 7.9 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile: 11.4 seconds
EPA City/Hwy :15 / z mpg

Ruf Porsche CTR 2 Sport

Make: Ruf Automobile GmbH
Model: Porsche CTR 2 Sport
Powertrain Layout; Rear Engine / 4WD
Length: 4290 mm / 168.9 in
Height:1245 mm / 49.0 in
Width: 1915 mm / 75.4 in
Front / Rear Track: F 1500 mm / 59.1 in R 1800 mm / 70.9 in
Weight: 1350 kgs / 2976 lbs
Engine Configuration: Opposed 6-Cylinder
Valvetrain: SOHC
Displacement: 220 cc / 13.4 cu in
Bore: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Horsepower: 248 Kw / 520 bhp @ 5800 RPM
Stroke: 76.4 mm / 3.01 in
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Torque: 685 Nm / 505 ft lbs @ 4800 RPM
BHP/Liter: 2363.64
BHP/Weight: 0.39
Transmission Type: 6-Speed Manual
Tire Sizes: F 285/35 ZR18 R 325/30 ZR18
Brake Types: Hydraulic Carbon Fibre
Brake Size: F 356 mm / 14.0 in R 356 mm / 14.0 in
Available ABS: Yes
Body Material: Unit steel and composite panels
0 - 1/4 mile: 11.3 seconds 0-60 mph 3.5 seconds

Porsche 991 [993] Carrera

Make: Porsche
Model: 991 [993] Carrera
Powertrain Layout Rear Engine / RWD
WheelBase: 2271 mm / 89.4 in
Length: 4260 mm / 167.7 in
Height: 1316 mm / 51.8 in
Width: 1735 mm / 68.3 in
Weight: 1390 kgs / 3064 lbs
Engine Configuration: Opposed 6-Cylinder
Valvetrain: SOHC 2 Valves / Cyl
Displacement: 3600 cc / 219.6 cu in
Bore: 100.1 mm / 3.94 in
Horsepower: 134 Kw / 282 bhp @ 6100 RPM
Stroke: 76.5 mm / 3.01 in
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Torque: 339 Nm / 250 ft lbs @ 5250 RPM
BHP/Liter: 78.33
BHP/Weight: 0.20
Transmission Type: 6-Speed Manual
Brake Types: Cross Drilled Discs
Brake Size: F 432 mm / 17.0 in R 432 mm / 17.0 in
Available ABS: Yes
Body Material: Unit Steel
Top Speed: 275 kph / 171 mph
0 - 1/4 mile: 13.5 seconds
0-60 mph: 5.2 seconds
EPA City/Hwy: 25/17 mpg

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