Screensaver(s) of the week: Specter Werkes/Sports GTR

Just love the curves of this crazy Corvette with an twin-turbo LS7-engine from Lingenfelter with 800 HP. The widebody-kit looks amazing in this special pearl paint and black carbonwheels from HRE. Click on pics for hi-res. Direct access to SWS here

Get a REAL 997 Targa!

Got more pictures of the Targa-conversion from German GTN Automotive. It takes only two minutes to convert the convertible into a Targa. There is no need for special joints or holes. They can deliver the solution in many colors, materials and finishes. You´ll find GTN right here Click on pics for hi-res.

Update: Porsche 911 GT3 R (Now with pics in hi-res)

Fresh from Porsche today, the GT3 R.
Here is the press release:

Stuttgart. Following the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is entering yet another racing car in the 2010 motorsport season: The 911 GT3 R will be raced in series based on the international FIA GT3 regulations, thus succeeding the 911 GT3 Cup S. The main focus in developing this new model was on even better drivability and even easier handling.

The 911 GT3 R is powered by a four-litre six-cylinder boxer engine delivering maximum output of 480 bhp (353 kW) transmitted to the rear axle by a sequential six-speed dog gearbox.

The starting point in developing the 911 GT3 R weighing just 1,200 kg or 2,646 lb was the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup presented in September for one-make cup racing. Thanks to its increase in engine size by 0.2 litres, the GT3 R offers 30 bhp more than the Cup model. Both cars are based on the extra-wide body of the 911 GT3 RS street-legal sports car.

An anti-lock brake system (ABS), traction control and an e-gas with “throttle-blip” function make it much easier to get used to this new GT3 racing car than its predecessor, meaning that the new model is also more appropriate for the ambitious amateur racing driver.

Flared wheel arches added on to the body both front and rear bear clear testimony to the wider track than on the former model. And like all second-generation versions of the 911, the new 911 GT3 R also comes with striking LED rear light clusters.

The Porsche 911 GT3 R is making its world debut on 14 January 2010 at the Birmingham Motor Show. The car is built by Porsche’s Motorsport Department at the Weissach Development Centre and will be delivered to Customer Teams the world over as of spring 2010. The base price of the Porsche 911 GT3 R is 279,000 euros plus local sales tax/VAT.

Is a Porsche like music?

This dude is broadminded regarding music, Porsche and feelings.

The sound of group B

For you guys out there who remember the rallye-Audis. Just listen.
I think the TT really grows with this glorious engine!

The day started badly - this video mended everything!

A confession; I love the 997 GT3 RSR. This video shows why... Don´t miss the part at 3:40 after the music, its electrifying!

There is something wrong here

I mean, seven people on a bike, with several facing the wrong way. Na, dont like this. But the most funny thing is the gearing ratio, the users are pedaling the "thing" like crazy!

The Stig picking apples - his way...

Can think of more boring jobs than this. Watch and agree?