See What Gemballa Cooked Up For Geneva 2017 (Photos)
Meet the two Porsches that German tuner Gemballa thought needed a little more insanity in their DNA. Check out the Carrera GT and Turbo 911 that were the recipients of liberal doses of automotive steroids.
1. From the Carrera GT to a Mirage
For over 35 years Gemballa has been taking cars and modifying them to produce more power, handle better, and in general, be kind of crazy. Flash to present day and Gemballa took the opportunity of appearing at the Geneva Auto Show to show off what they're been working on since we last saw them.
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2. Reduced weight
Firstly, there is the older Carrera GT that Gemballa has revamped and dubbed the Mirage GT Carbon Edition. If you're wondering what the differences are aesthetically between this carbon version and the Gemballa Mirage GT that answer is just a plethora of lightweight carbon and new aero bits. The car is highly limited as even normal versions of a uncrashed and unmolested Carrera GT are getting harder and harder to find.
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3. For the owner with almost everything
The car packs an upgraded version of the monster NA V10 engine that now pushes out 670 horsepower along with 630 lb-ft of torque. If you're curious what kind of time that puts down on a straightaway, it's 0-62 in just 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 208 mph. The conversion package on the original Mirage GT ran at just over $366,000 to do. However, there is no release for what the carbon version of this kit would cost a prospective owner.
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4. From 1985 to now
Right behind the Carbon Fiber Mirage GT is Gemballa's second Porsche. What is known as the newest iteration of the Avalanche, is a 991 Turbo that wears a deep coat of purple paint and a set of bronze wheels. We still remember the 1985 930 Turbo version that had a mind-bending 395 horsepower with pop-up headlights and Testarossa inspired side strakes. Keeping with the zany exterior pieces the original had, this version of the Avalanche has a three-tiered wing on the back of the car to aid in downforce.
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5. Busy body
Under that massive park-bench life rear wing is something very special. By seemingly peeping into the dreams of every psychotic enthusiast across the world, Gemballa has tuned the 3.8-liter flat six engine to put out 808 horsepower and 700 lb-ft of torque! Power modifications to the car include; of course, a new program, gearbox, electrical system, a new turbocharger, new intake manifolds with air suction housing, new throttle valve bodies, HiPo air filter, and reworked cylinder heads and valves.
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6. The price of madness
The exterior of the Avalanche makes the Porsche 62 mm longer at the front and extends the rear out 100 mm. The car also becomes wider by way of new fenders, a new front bumper, and side skirts. The car also saves some weight with a carbon fiber hood up front to keep the nose of the car as nimble as possible. The rear of the car has that three-tiered winged on the car I mentioned earlier that is, in fact, adjustable. In addition to the spoiler, there are the hard-to-miss quad exhaust pipes that look like something stolen right from a SpaceX rocket before launch.
If you have a hankering for taking your life into your hands every time you'd pick up these car keys, the price of this will be about $411,750 without taxes.
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