SPORTEC SPR1 T80: 640kW of insanity
Porsche's 911 Turbo is hardly a sluggard, but this doctored version is plain nutsFor a country with less than eight million people, Switzerland seems to have more than its fair share of wacky car customisers and loony tuning outfits.
Say hello to exhibit A: the SPORTEC SPR1 T80, the latest in a range of Porsche 997-based cars fettled by the Zurich-based tweaker's skunkworks.
Using the Porsche 911 Turbo as a (pretty handy) starting point, the SPORTEC crew ramps up power to an absurd 640kW at 8200rpm, while torque is a no less ludicrous 870Nm at 4800rpm.
Another way of looking at it is that each of the SPR1 T80's four wheels channels 160kW to the tarmac, akin to having a VW Golf GTI powering each tyre -- yet the SPR1's bi-turbo engine remains fully Euro IV emissions compliant.
Extracting this sort of oomph from the 3.6-litre flat-six was made possible via a pair of SPORTEC hybrid turbochargers, a high-efficiency intercooler system with carbonfibre air ducts, carbon fibre flow optimised air intake system, twin throttle bodies, reworked engine mapping and a hand-crafted exhaust system.
The claimed performance figures make for good reading, with a 0-100km/h split of 3.0sec, while 300km/h flashes past in 18.9sec. Its manufacturer also claims a v-max of more than 380km/h has been recorded at the Nardo high-speed test track in Italy.
The makeover doesn't end in the engine bay, as the T80 scores a flat carbonfibre under floor, active suspension and F1 style ceramic brake discs.
"The use of composite (carbon/Kevlar) body panels, forged alloy wheels, an integrated safety cage and ceramic brake discs allows the SPR1 to be lighter (it weighs just 1345kg), safer and more dynamic than other cars in its class," boasts its manufacturer.
Available in a choice of colours, the SPR1 T80 also cops a range of SPORTEC styling and interior touches, including lightweight 20-inch forged alloy wheels, a carbonfibre rear wing and leather/alcantara interior.
Options include traction/launch control (might be handy when you've got 640kW to play with) and a motorsport exhaust system (not road legal).
Drive is relayed to all four wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox and a 60 per cent limited-slip differential. Stopping power comes via six-piston 380x34mm discs at the front and four-piston 322x28mm anchors at the rear.
Crazy? Yes, but we kind of like it anyway...
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