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The number of supercars that haven't been modified by Edo Competition is shrinking daily. Its latest victim is the Carrera GT, which gets the option of three different engine upgrades and a potential of 770 horsepower. The stage 1 package includes a new air intake and filter, an ECU calibration, high-flow catalytic converters, and a cat-back exhaust system good for a total of 670 horsepower. Stage 2 adds upgraded cylinder heads and headers good for another 45 ponies. Finally, the stage 3 option includes a bump in displacement to 6.0-liters, along with new camshafts and pistons good for 770 horsepower. Other upgrades are available as well, including an adjustable KW suspension system, high performance brake pads, forged wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, a carbon fiber wing, and Recaro sport seats with 6-point harnesses. No word on pricing, but if you have to ask... yada, yada, yada.
Full details are available in the press release after the jump, and get your fill of supercar imagery in the gallery below.
[Source: Edo Competition]
PRESS RELEASE
Introduced at the Frankfurt International Motor Show two years ago, the Carrera GT was the undisputed highlight of the event. Today, Carrera GT owners have the opportunity to make this expensive and rare Porsche even more sporting and exclusive than it already is.
This unbelievable excess of power and individuality is made by edo competition Motorsport!
670, 715 and even 770 HP, instead of 612 HP in the Carrera GT
edo competition achieves this level of power thanks to the use of a modified intake system, re-calibrated engine controls, high flow air filters and new header catalytic converters. To round off this power package, edo competition delivers a full stainless steel performance exhaust system featuring electronic programmable butterfly-valve control.
Acoustics are anything but neglected; the sport exhaust system, which is available in two different sound levels, produces a wonderful deep and sonorous tone, clearly announcing the approach of an edo competition Carrera GT.
The cat-back exhaust system was developed on the dynamometer from start to finish. The result is a power increase of 19 kW (25 hp) and a 30 Nm (22 ft-lb) increase in torque. An additional benefit: The system is 18kg (40 lbs) lighter!
Aerodynamics
The aerodynamic rear wing is fabricated entirely from carbon fiber. The center portion of the Gurney Flap raises along with the retractable rear wing to produce additional downforce on the rear axle, along with the fixed flaps on either side of the wing.
Suspension
The 3-way adjustable edo/KW Competition shock absorbers and sports suspension system are designed for motorsports. For our 3-way adjustable shock absorbers, we employ gas mono-tube shocks that are adjustable for compression and rebound (separate adjustments for low/high speed compression damping) and feature a remote oil reservoir. The damping forces can be adjusted individually.
edo competition also offers an electro-hydraulic nose lift system as optional equipment.
Wheels
Optimum grip is provided by edo competition's wheel and tire combinations. Employing a new wheel design, the edo competition Carrera GT is equipped with a set of 18 in. forged wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires. Front: 265/35 18, Rear: 345/30 18. Polished stainless steel outer rims and high-strength aluminium inner rims make these wheels a visual highlight.
All modifications are carried out exclusively at edo competition Motorsport GmbH in Ahlen.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
SPF @ Dec 12th 2007 2:37PM
770HP, that thing is going to fly.
Franz @ Dec 12th 2007 2:45PM
They should do a top speed run with this one now.
Bob-o @ Dec 12th 2007 3:23PM
Why? The car is not nearly aerodynamic enough to challenge any top speed record. It was built for grip, and tons of it, not for worthless high speed runs.
Franz @ Dec 12th 2007 3:28PM
Bob-o:
Why: Oh gee... maybe just because they just did a top speed run with a Murcielago they tuned last time, and I think it'd be interesting to see how this stacks up against it. Who said anything about records? And who says high speed runs are worthless? Why do you think all the top manufacturers... Porsche included... test their cars handling ability at high speeds? And why do you think wind tunnels were created? To test airflow and downforce at low speeds? Get a clue.
Franz @ Dec 12th 2007 3:59PM
And, Mr. Carrera GT expert, it's funny you should state that this car wasn't built for "worthless high speed runs", when it's top speed was listed at 205mph. I just find it so funny when some of you guys pretend to know all about particular cars, but don't know squat.
Smeagle @ Dec 12th 2007 10:47PM
U guys finished?
Top speed run would be interesting but I have my doubts as to whether the power would make that much difference. The power required to overcome drag at speeds over 200mph is immense in automotive terms. And as stated before, the Carerra GT isn't particularly slippery. It's body shape is however a good compromise between drag-reduction and minimising lift. Adding some sort of cowling to blend the roof down to the back end of the car would probably be much more effective than adding power, in terms of top speed. Might make the thing want to take off though.
nagmashot @ Dec 13th 2007 2:39AM
@Franz
he is right that the Carrera GT was never build to bling bling with high topspeed numbers. The 205mph is a result of weight and power. If Porsche would have used a different car layout they would easly have toped 230mph with it. But their goal was a the supercar with good race track perfromance and there are only very few race tracks in the world were you get close to 200mph in a road car...
The extrem long Döttinger Höhe straight at the Ring is one of the few straights on race tracks were supersportcars get in the near of 200mph... 205mph perfectly match to it..
Andrew Tanasescu @ Dec 12th 2007 3:03PM
Besides this comment, I am pretty much speachless...
Gorgeous...
cowboy bob @ Dec 12th 2007 3:03PM
These ever increasing horsepower ratings in cars has me worried. I come from an era where a flathead ford with two carbs was fast. I had cars in the early 60's that had 300HP and was absolute king of the hill. These days it is common for econoboxes to run 14 second quarters. Some production cars now run 12's with ease. It is just a little scary that people who have no business (expertise) running 150 MPH can do it every day. My feeling is that government will soon step in and mandate electronic controls that will limit speed, and also report violaters electronically. God help us.
Carlos @ Dec 12th 2007 3:25PM
Welcome to Germany
Chris @ Dec 12th 2007 3:18PM
Wow!
That's basically everything I have to say about this car!
jk @ Dec 12th 2007 4:39PM
I just wonder how nice that 770hp trim sounds like.
fbxcore @ Dec 12th 2007 5:19PM
I think any respectable non-musclehead car guy would wet himself.
BartMack @ Dec 12th 2007 5:52PM
This gorgeous thing is just begging to be smashed into a wall...
Mobius_1 @ Dec 12th 2007 10:14PM
Or parked in a footballer's garage and left there
Rob Poitras @ Dec 12th 2007 6:21PM
"high performance brake pads" ?
Doesn't it already have carbon rotors and the pads that go along with the system?
The limit is really the tires, not the rotors/pads/calipers unless you actually race.
Michael @ Dec 12th 2007 6:43PM
Is anybody else shocked that Edo is able to get so much extra power from an already efficient engine? It was already putting out 106hp per liter. I wonder how long the engine will last now.
E30FTMFW @ Dec 12th 2007 9:01PM
lol "headers"
twin turbo with headers, SWEET!!