Porsche 911 Turbo/Turbo S Stinger GTR By TopCar

TOPCAR is no stranger to awesome kits for the Porsche 911, along with other sports cars and supercars. Last year we saw the firm modify both the Carrera and the Carrera 4S with stylish body kits, and now the company has released its new Stinger GTR kit for the 991-generation 911 Turbo and Turbo S.

This TOPCAR kit is more than just your typical body kit, as these new components aren’t made from cheap ABS plastic or fiberglass. Nope, they are made from vacuum-formed carbon fiber and Kevlar. That’s right, these pieces are bulletproof… Okay, maybe they’re not bulletproof, but it sounds damn cool to say.

The reason this is such a big deal is because flowing carbon-fiber into the body of the Porsche 911 is rather tough, but vacuum forming allows TOPCAR to work within very tight tolerances to get the perfect fit. And by the looks of this and all TOPCAR kits, you are in for a treat when you see the finished product in person.

Like most TOPCAR offerings, there are no performance mods added in , meaning you get a 520- or 560-horsepower, twin-turbo flat-six from the 911 Turbo and Turbo S, respectively. If that’s not enough for you, I am certain the experts at TOPCAR will find a tuner kit that will make the engine as wild as the body.

Click past the jump to read more about the 991 Turbo and Turbo S Stinger GTR

Porsche 911 Turbo/Turbo S Stinger GTR By TopCar originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 6 June 2014 14:00 EST.

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Porsche 911 GT3

Posted on 02.20.2013 11:25 by Simona

The Porsche 911 started its run back in 1963 – and oh what a run it is -, but it wasn’t until 1999 that a GT3 version was offered up for our ravenous consumption. It came to complete the series of performance vehicles that started back in 1973 with the 911 RS, a model that was capable of sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and to 100 mph in 13 seconds.

Why the short history lesson? Well, the new generation GT3 has just made its world debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and would be nice to make a comparison between the things that were and the things to come.

The new GT3 is lighter and more powerful than the model it replaces, and it brings innovative features like the first active rear wheel steering in a production Porsche. There is a bad news too unfortunately: the new GT3 will only be offered with a PDK transmission – at least for now!

UPDATE 03/04/2013: This review has been updated with the official details, images and specs.

Hit the jump to read more about the next generation Porsche GT3.

Porsche 911 GT3 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 4 March 2013 16:05 EST.

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Official: Akrapovic Slip-on Titanium Exhaust for 2012-13 Porsche 991

A new slip-on titanium exhaust system has recently been made available by leader aftermarket exhaust manufacturer, Akrapovic. The new kit is specifically designed for the 2012-13 Porsche 911 Carrera/S/4/4S.

The systemd tips the scales at just 19.8kg, making it 8.8kg lighter than stock, therefore improving the car’s overall power-to-weight ratio. Completing the exhaust upgrade is Akrapovic’s slip-on line muffler which increases power from the car’s naturally aspirated, six-cylinder engine.

The entire system is constructed from lightweight titanium alloys, and helps to retain the OEM catalyser and comes fitted with noise-control valves similar to those which appear in the stock Porsche muffler. What this means is that at low-rpm’s, the exhaust creates a pleasing and soothing exhaust note, while at higher-rpm’s, the valves fully open to produce Akrapovic’s typical, extraverted exhaust note.

The system can them be optioned with the Akrapovic wireless kit, which enables the driver to open and close the exhaust valves remotely.

Video: Porsche 911 GT3 Caught Testing Undisguised

Posted on 09.25.2012 02:00 by Simona Filed under: Porsche | coupe | Spy Shots and Rendering | video | Porsche 911 | sports cars | Porsche GT3 | Porsche 991 | Cars | Car News

It looks like Porsche is testing their 911 GT3 prototypes all over the world, as three different prototypes were caught testing completely undisguised in L’Ametlla del Vall s, Spain, among other locations.

All three prototypes that were caught testing were equipped with a PDK gearbox and steel brake discs (no PCCB) with six and four-piston calipers. We’re assuming that they were also powered by the normally aspirated 3.8-liter flat six engine said to be in the future 911/991 GT3. This engine comes with an output of 450 HP, just a 15 HP increase over the current model. With this power, the GT3 will go close to 200 mph. Customers will have the possibility to choose between both manual or Porsche’s new 7-speed PDK transmission.

The new Porsche 911 GT3 is expected to be unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show next March. Sales will begin shortly after.