While many people are pondering whether they should get the new 991 Turbo facelift,
a man in Germany decided he wanted to stay loyal to his old Porsche 997
Turbo. That said, to keep things fresh he sent his car to Wimmer RST
tuning center for a few modifications.
The mods may well be few in numbers, but
they are very big and rich in substance. And the biggest
substance-altering modification applied to the Wimmer Porsche 997 Turbo
is what they have done to the engine. The twin-turbo flat-six engine in
the 997 Turbo makes 480 horsepower and 620 Nm of torque in standard
form. What Wimmer has done is swap the turbos for better units, change
the spark plugs, pressure tubes, and fuel pumps, and install a stainless
steel racing sports exhaust system with electronic valve command and
sports catalysts.
The result of these upgrades is a huge
gain – 840 horsepower and 870 Nm of torque, to be precise. With that
kind of oomph now at its disposal, Wimmer Porsche 997 Turbo has a
staggering top speed of 363 km/h and can reach 200 km/h from zero in
just 10 seconds!
Complementing the awesome engine in this
car is a series of performance and visual upgrades that enhance the
driving experience of the 997. The main highlights include KW variant 3
coilovers, O.Z.-Ultraleggera rims (19 inch) with Michelin tires in sizes
235/35-19 and 305/30-19, and a gold matte wrap. Total cost of the
upgrades come to 39,000 EUR for the engine and 7,500 EUR for the other
parts.
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