Pick your poison...

Welcome to the family

I would like to welcome two collectables that were recently acquired, to the garage... These two models hold their value well, pretty much a collectable if you find a mint condition one.

The F355 GTS. What's a GTS? Well, it's the ones with the "targa-style" roof and boy are these hard to come by.

Don't worry about the 550M and F430 next to you, I'll make sure you get driven too...

The 993 911 Turbo. This car is still being priced more than the newer 996 that replaced her. Why? Well, the type 993 911 Turbo's were the final air-cooled 911's.


"993 Turbo models, because of raw power, reliability and their nature as the final air-cooled 911 Turbo cars still command a massive premium."


She's back! Some shots of the Nur with the Instagram app on the iPhone 4...

Pair of Porsches

Another set of twins...

Sportec SP600

Old news but definitely yummy...



I'll let you enjoy the slideshow of pictures...

A New Dimension: Sportec SP 680
Equipped with more than 680hp, the SP680 goes out hunting in the territory of the so-called supercars. Sportec's sporty understatement made the 997 Turbo a cheetah in a wolf's clothing.

It is the result of interminable development work in H�ri near Zurich. Breathtaking performance and torque values and the resulting driving performances enable the SP680 to take higher orders.

Presently, the introduction to the Sportec Pleasure begins with the SP530 delivering 530hp and ends with the top-of-the-line model SP680 revealing 680hp.

The ingredients for this exclusive high-performance and precision engine from Switzerland are, among others, two special Sportec turbochargers K24.700, Sportec titanium connecting rods, Sportec sports camshafts, a modified fuel system, large charge-air intercoolers as well as a Sportec sports exhaust system with sound flap system and high-performance catalysts. Modifications to the suction unit and a special sports air filter with an optimised airflow take care of the necessary amount of intake air required for this high-performance and precision powertrain. In order to make sure that all accumulated powers will find their way to the wheels, Sportec has given the vehicle an additional sports clutch.

Each vehicle's electronic system is individually reprogrammed at the Sportec all-wheel test rig. The result of the great pains taken to achieve Sportec's top-of-the-line model, the SP 680, which generates 680hp, is a gigantic torque of 820Nm - already available at 3.200rpm. Thus, the SP680 manages the standard acceleration from zero to 100km/h in only 3.1 seconds. In 9.8 seconds, the SP680 will catapult its breathless passengers from 0 to 200km/h. And, not before 348km/h, the rev limiter will bring an end to the speed rush.

Viewed from the outside, only the powerful 20" Sportec SPR forged wheels and the brand-new and exclusive Sportec aerodynamics package ("discreet but effective") will betray that this is not quite a mass-production vehicle anyone who happens to come along may take home. An aerodynamically optimised Sportec front spoiler, unobtrusive side skirts as well as a larger GT-style rear wing (optionally made of carbon) will complete the SP680 - if desired - technically, but also visually.

For those who desire an even more individual touch and apart from the must-have suspension kit, Sportec offers a matt-finished carbon covering for the exterior mirrors and the air intakes. For the interior, aluminium pedals, an aluminium footrest and highly comfortable Sportec bucket seats are available.

Throne

RM50,000 - RM60,000 for a pair of seats?! Shittt...

These are going into the Manual Porsche 911 Turbo (996), which was sold not too long ago.

Carbon Fiber... Yummy.

Russian BNR34 takes on a Porsche 911 (997) Turbo Switzer SPI 750

Check out this left-handed converted BNR34 take on a Porsche 911 (997) Turbo Switzer SPI 750. Wicked video.

Manual Porsche 911 Turbo (996)

I had the opportunity to tinker with an automatic 911 (996) Turbo last year in September, before I returned to the states to complete my education.
My previous post can be viewed at Porsche 911 Turbo (996).

This time, there is a manual 911 (996) Turbo.



This car is such an easy and fun car to drive. Power comes in so early, 1500rpm and starts pulling from 2000rpm onwards.




As many of you would know, the 'nine eleven' was heavily based on the Porsche Designed, Volkswagen Beetle. Which is why, some people stuff old Porsche engines in Beetles.




The 911 (996) Turbo onwards were now water cooled, and many say this car was a major leap for Porsche.




Porsche have know to have some of the best brakes in the business...


For better quality pictures, more shots and a full feature, please visit Autojunctions.com and check out Bryan's entry in the 'Ride Review' section entitled 'Porsche 996 Turbo'.

Porsche 911 Turbo (996)

Forgive the lack of updates recently as the last two weeks just flew by in the blink of an eye. I'm now back in San Francisco yet again, trying to settle down and back to finishing my education.

Anyway, before I left, I had the opportunity to tinker around with a 911 (996) Turbo. This belongs to a good friend of my dad's, Uncle Mohan. It's pretty much untouched and unmolested from the factory but this is still a pretty quick car. I've driven a few before and sitting in this one just reminded me why a Porsche is a Porsche.











Although this 911 is the automatic transmission one, it's not slow poke. The all wheel drive gives your plenty of confidence through the corners too.


Meter Cluster.




Front brakes.


All wrapped in leather baby...


The 3.6 litre, twin turbocharged and inter-cooled flat six producing 415bhp.




Rear brakes.