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Edo Competition reworks the 911 GT2 R, now with 997 flavor
Click the pic above for more high-res images of the EDO Competition 911 GT2 R.
Don't be deceived. Although the front clip of this EDO-tuned GT2 may look like the 997 variant that debuted last week in Frankfurt, it's actually a carbon fiber replica that makes use of the headlight design employed on the new breed of 911s. Obviously, there's much more to the EDO Competition GT2 R than just a facelift, as evidenced by its massive fender flares, extreme body kit and Chicago-style deep-dish wheels.
The GT2 R gets a series of upgrades, beginning with the engine, which benefits from a new exhaust and a retuned ECU bumping power output to 542 HP and 557 lb.-ft. of torque. The stock suspension has been ditched in favor of KW adjustable coilovers, while the brakes have grown to 380 mm up front and 350 mm in the rear, clamped by 4-piston fixed calipers.
The rolling stock is comprised of 18-inchers at all four corners, measuring 10-inches wide up front and a massive 13-inches in the rear. All four wheels are shod in top-of-the-line Michelin Pilot Sports, sized 235/45 in front and 335/30 out back.
Top speed: 205 MPH. 0-62: 3.8 seconds. 0-124: 11 flat. Bad-ass factor: immeasurable.
[Source: EDO Competition]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Preston M 5:38PM (9/18/2007)
Nobody else going to say it?!?!?!??
FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP FAP
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JD 6:07PM (9/18/2007)
This story only says that it looks like a 997, implying that it isn't 997 based, but it doesn't say that it's actually 996 based. Thanks for the info, though, looks like a very exciting car. Even more great stuff from Edo Competition.
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Larry 6:28PM (9/18/2007)
could anything be uglier than these Porsches? I call them the "Emperor's dream cars!" Oh, I also call them "glorified VW beetles!" "pregnant roller skates that go fast?" oh, and how about "will some Italian designer PLEASE tell us how to design a gorgeous car?"
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Androu 10:47PM (9/18/2007)
are u crazy u must not have any eyes to see that that is a beautiful car
Larry ur stupid
Androu 3:49PM (9/23/2007)
Are you crazy you must be blind not to see that the car is NICE
You are a dumb@$$
Tai 1:12AM (9/19/2007)
I'm usually not into porsches however, this is a wonderful makeover. So needless to say, I disagree with you bud.
DCragTop 7:11AM (9/19/2007)
well, at least they STARTED with a beautiful car.
Pretty car + alchohol+ access to as many stick on body parts you can find = hot mess
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