Thanks to Lyndon, one of our PorschePerfect.com readers, for sending this link over. Some of the numbers tuners are getting out of the Porsche 911 are just mind boggling. When you start getting up to 600, 700, 800 or even 1,000 horsepower, you're talking a world most of us will never experience. I can't imagine having that much power on tap. Maybe some of you can shed light on what it would even be like to drive a car with that much power on the open road.

In typical tuner fashion, Sportec has taken an already great car and attempted to squeeze top tier supercar performance out of it. Here's a few of the upgrades for the 2010 Sportec SPR1R:

• 858 hp bi-turbo, 3.6 liter, 24 valve flat six
• All wheel drive
• Weight reduction (even over previous SPR1 upgrades) across key componenets
• Driver adjustable traction control system controlled by a touch screen in the center console
• 0-62 mph in 3.0 seconds
• 236 mph top speed
• Various interior and exterior modifications including 20" forged alloy wheels

This is a nice looking car and one heck of a power monster. Leave it to the Swiss to push the limits of the capabilities of these cars.

[Via GlobalMotors.net]

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This is a bit of a unique request, but I figure there are lots here who wouldn't mind helping a fellow Porsche enthusiast. Especially one looking to add a little something to a 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo!

Ken, a fellow PorschePerfect.com reader, emailed me a couple of days ago asking about a spoiler pictured on a car he ran across. The shop doesn't know who the spoiler is made by and can't get ahold of the customer. He's looked at wings made by Wicked Porsche, Techart, Speedart, Gemballa and Ruf, but hasn't found THE ONE yet.

I told him I'd post up the picture here. If anyone has any idea who the wing is made by, add it in the comments section of this post. Ken would greatly appreciate it!

The picture is from Shoreline Motoring. Check out some of the great pics they have on their site here: ShorelineMotoring.com.

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The first is a bastardized Porsche Cayenne. A reader on Jalopnik.com came across an older Asian man that was literally supergluing fake rhinestones onto his Porsche Cayenne in the parking lot of a store. He had already added reflective tape, thermometers, compasses, pins, badges and lights as part of his customization treatment.

Add it to the long list of sad things people have done to Porsches over the years.

[Source & Images: Jalopnik.com]

2011 911 GT3 RS – Smokey and the Bandit Edition

I'm not sure what to think about this customized Porsche 911 GT3 RS. It's a Smokey and the Bandit version styled after the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am from the movie. Great movie, especially for a car nut, but this rendition just doesn't sit quite right.

Maybe the person who owns this is an avid fan and is pushing for a remake of the movie with a Porsche as the star car.

[Source & Image: RideLust.com]

Panamera Race Car

N.Technology has decided that given how well received the Porsche Panamera has been, it should also do well on the track. They've focused on the Porsche Panamera S and have made what appear to be extensive modifications, at least to the exterior, to make it race ready. It's already 1212 pounds lighter than a stock Panamera.

Here's a quote from the driver, Fabrizio Giovanardi: "We are very pleased with the work today, a really good way to start the development of the Porsche Panamera S! My first impressions on the car are positive, even this has been the first real check on the track. Thanks to today´s activities, engineers have now a good amount of data available to better prepare the next testing sessions. We expect to debut in the Championship at Mugello (July 25) and continue to better development in the coming weeks."

Given all the room in the back of the Panamera, maybe they should sell rear passenger seat time for the race. They could fund their entry with the proceeds.

[Source & Image: N.Technology.it]

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It seems one Oregonian is expanding the "Keep Portland Weird" bumper sticker statement to the entire state. He has taken a 1982 Porsche 928 S and dropped in a Boing T-50 Turbine Engine. He completed the package with dual hood flame shooters.

Let me say again…ASININE.

Here are specs from the eBay auction (it was re-listed since it didn't sell the first time around: eBay Item #170507790267):

• 1982 PORSCHE 928 WITH A BOEING TURBINE ENGINE
• POWER STEARING
• POWER DISK BRAKES ALL 4
• HEATER AND DEF….(BLEAD AIR TO HEATER CORE)
• AIR-CON (BLEAD AIR FROM ENGINE WITH INTER COOLER) SEMI-COLD AIR
• NEW PAINT
• NEW WHEELS
• JVC FM AND CD PLAYER WITH REMOTE
• FLAME SHOOTER
• 17 MPG
• OVER 160 MPH
• 365 HP
• 700+ FOOT POUNDS OF TORQUE
• IT'S A DAILY DRIVER AND A SHOW CAR

If you take a look at the Car Lust post Brad originally sent me, there are some pretty entertaining comments on the post worth reading. Many of them disproving the viability of this setup, lack of performance, etc. You can see them here: Asinine or Awesome?.

I know Porsche 928's are less than desirable these days to most people. It's also reasonable to understand how people are getting their hands on them…being so cheap. But I just don't understand why someone would take a perfectly good Porsche and do something ridiculous like this. Unless of course the car was junked and they brought it back from the dead with their upgrades. I seriously doubt that was the case though. I wonder if anyone will ever buy the thing?

If the owner will email me back, I'll drive down and take a look at this thing first hand.

What does everyone think? Awesome or asinine?

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Seems like Porsche tuners love customizing the Porsche Panamera. Not sure if that's a good sign, or a bad one. Most of them have been pretty subtle. I'm waiting for that one Gemballa-like crazy tuned version of the Panamera. This one from TopCar is getting a bit closer.

Spearheaded by Russian Porsche tuner TopCar, the Stingray appears to be a somewhat joint effort between TopCar, Cardi and 9ff with specialties pulled from all three. Kind of like Wonder Twins, only the Wonder Triplets……"Wonder Triplets, activate! Form of……the Perfect Porsche Panamera!" Sorry, dating myself a bit there, but so are any of you who get that reference!

The Stingray comes in 3 versions including a Black Matte Edition, a White Edition and a Carbon Grey Edition. Here's what I could gather about the upgrades:

• Edition specific exterior paint, bumper inserts, and matching interior
• Front lip spoiler, side skirts and rear diffuser
• Power bumps ranging from 542 hp to 740 hp depending on the upgrades and what version of the Panamera you're starting with
• Reprogrammed ECU
• Upgraded sports exhaust
• Upgraded wheels

Call me a pimp, but I really like those black rims with the rivets all the way around the edges. I have no idea why, but I think that looks mighty sexy.

On the inside, this has got to be one of the more "out there" interiors. I'm not sure about the metal looking and eye popping (literally making your eyeballs want to pop out of their sockets) surfaces. Reminds me of the interior of the last Spyker I saw that had actual metal surfaces that looked like this.

I'm sure there will be plenty of takers for this tricked out ride. Seems like they at least took a step away from playing it safe like a lot of the Porsche tuners have done with the Panamera.

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This is a decent video in a stinkin fast 911 Turbo. 850 hp on racing fuel.

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Nick, one of our PorschePerfect.com readers, sent me these pictures today along with some info on the Top Art Concept Design Porsche 911 (Thanks Nick!). From Nick:

Hey check out this unbelievable Porsche! Its going to get a lot of crap for the hood scoop, but i think its awesome.

It is a Top Art Concept Design Porsche 911. All the exterior enhancments were taken from top Porsche tuners from around the world, and revamped to look more aggresive. All of which are made of carbon fiber. Suspenion upgrades and huge carbon brakes are part of what you get along with engine and exhaust modifications.

It has not been said if it will be sold in the US. or not, but for Romanian police forces, this Porsche is sold with an option of a light bar and large "Politia" graphics if they would like one to stalk the freeways and keep people at a legal speed (or slower haha).

I personally love the look of this car. I even like the hood scoop. Reminds me of the Spyker. The only part I'm not in love with is the height of the spoiler on the back. A little tall for my tastes, although it looks much better from behind.

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TECHART noselift system for Porsche 911 GT3/GT3 RS

This seems pretty cool. With the press of a button, you can raise the front of your Porsche 911 GT3 or GT3 RS 60mm to save that precious front spoiler. As ridiculous as this may sound, I think I'd actually find it pretty useful. I had a Dodge Magnum SRT8 for a year and a half that I was constantly scraping the front spoiler on curbs and sidewalks when I parked. I finally just started parking way back. Something like this would have been mighty handy.

Here's the full press release:

The homogeneous combination of uncompromising sportiness and daily on-road suitability – TECHART is confirming one of its basic principles once again. From now on TECHART is offering the TECHART Noselift system for the Porsche 911 GT3 and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS of the model year 2010.

Parking garages, ramps, speed humps and curbs are no longer an obstacle. 60 mm of additional ground clearance at the front spoiler are provided with the push of a button to prevent grounding through hydraulic ride-height control at the front axle.

By pushing the button in the interior of the vehicle the driver is activating the system at standstill or while driving – with an automatic lowering at over 37 mph. The hydraulic TECHART Noselift system is convincing with a rapid height adjustment of 10 mm/s, highest technical reliability, trouble-free backfitting, perfect vehicle integration as well as a TÜV certification.

TECHART engine performance kit for Porsche 911 Turbo

The second upgrade is aimed at the Porsche 911 Turbo and giving it's lackluster performance extra punch. Too bad companies like TECHART are having to pick up the slack for Porsche's poor performance numbers. Yeah…RIGHT!

This kit comes in two stages. One that adds 70 hp increasing 0 to 60 times to the 3.2 second range. The second brings the total horsepower to 620 and will turn in sub-3 second 0 to 60 times. I'm sure I could find a new addiction to the extra power despite the 911 Turbo's already stunning performance figures.

Here's the full press release:

For the current facelift version of the Porsche 911 Turbo TECHART unveiled its comprehensive individualization program at the Geneva Motor-Show in March. As always, the aim was to create something unique and individual from something already special. The result has arrived: the TECHART engine performance kits TA 097/T1 and TA 097/T2 provide the Turbo with an extra punch and even more power in two stages.

Convincing personality
What sets the TECHART engine performance kits apart is their impressive power in every dimension. Excellent acceleration figures and a top speed up to 333 km/h underline the experience and skill of the TECHART engineers in the further development of the engine systems. As all TECHART products, the performance kits convince due to highly functional quality and perfect crafting.

Performance kit TA 097/T1
Fitted with the TECHART engine performance kit TA 097/T1 and added 70 hp compared to the series model, the Porsche 911 Turbo accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. The forward propulsion stops not until 324 km/h. The boost in performance is made possible by optimized engine control and the use of a TECHART Sport air filter.

Performance kit TA 097/T2
620 hp and a maximum torque of 820 Nm – the TECHART TA 097/T2 engine performance kit enables driving enjoyment with the 911 Turbo to reach astonishing levels. The engine conversion involves the installation of a TECHART Sport air filter, TECHART manifolds and the TECHART exhaust system “Sport”. All modifications are perfectly attuned to each other via the reprogrammed engine management. As a result, the Porsche 911 Turbo attains driving performance attributes which establish it as one of the fastest sports cars in the world. 0 – 100 km/h in extraordinary 2.9 seconds, the 200 km/h barrier is broken in further 6.4 seconds. The top speed of the sports car with an 3.8 l engine is a stunning 333 km/h.

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TECHART, a couple of days ago, announced an upgrade for the Porsche Panamera called the TECHART Black Edition. I, for one, am a pretty big fan of these matt black edition cars. At least from what I've seen in the pictures. It definitely feeds that superhero fascination that lurks inside me somewhere. This would be a heck of an addition to that house in Japan with the space for a car in the living room (check the post out here if you missed it: A Car Enthusiast's Dream House).

The TECHART Black Edition is not just a paint job. Included are a number of upgrades to both the interior as well as exterior of the car. On the outside, we have the TECHART Aerodynamic Kit I (including front spoiler, rear wing and apron, side skirts and roof spoiler), TECHART daytime running light system, and TECHART exhaust system, all seamlessly incorporated into the matt black design. Also part of the package are TEACHART 22-inch Formula II light alloy wheels…in black of course!

The interior is an interesting one. I usually am not a huge fan of colored piping, but in this case I think it looks pretty sweet. TECHART has done most of the interior in black leather with alcantara, hand-sewed stitching and the leather piping in flamenco red. The matt black finish can be found on a number of interior surfaces including trims, door entry guards, cup holder and air vents. Not as sexy looking as the exterior, in my opinion, but still a great compliment to the overall color scheme.

Price? Beats me. And frankly, I'm scared to look. It's probably not going to be cheap. Course when did Batman ever sport a cheap ride?!

[Source & Images: press.techart.de]

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I debated whether or not to post this up, because it's just simply wrong on so many levels, but in the end, I couldn't help myself. This one definitely takes the cake for the strangest Porsche upgrade I've seen to date.

A Russian tuning company has come up with what seems to them to be a grand idea. Cover a Porsche 911 with Whale Skin Vinyl. Not a big deal you think? Well, it's actually vinyl that is the exact same texture and "feel" of the skin on a whale penis. Yep, you read it right…whale penis.

Evidently there is some kind of Save The Whale promotion tied into the upgrade. Other than that benefit, I really have absolutely NO clue what Porsche owner would do this to his or her car. Fortunately the vinyl wrap is just that, a vinyl wrap, so it can come off.

If you think that's bizarre, Dartz created an uber luxury armored car last fall called the DARTZ PROMBRON MONACO RED DIAMOND edition that featured actual whale penis leather in the interior. That one didn't go over too well. Guess John Q Public doesn't take kindly to whale's losing their junk in the interest of people having a unique surface to sit their fancy butts on.

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