EDO Competition Porsche 996 911 GT2 RS

[Vaigra]

EDO Porsche 996 911 GT2 RS

New course record on the "Nordschleife“

The spectacular course record of the Donkervoort has been smashed after only a one year history – by the edo Porsche GT2 RS from the small but apparently invincible edo competition team with its driver Patrick Simon. He burned in 7:15.63 minutes, more than only one new reference time in the historical asphalt of the “Nordschleife”.

This September, a light weight Donkervoort struck a breach into the Porsche-Phalanx which dominated the ring until that point and set the measuring pole to unattainable heights for other road-certified vehicles with a legendary time of 7:18. But obviously not high enough for the record hungry crew of team-owner Edo Karabegovic and driver Patrick Simon with their much loved “Biene Maja” Porsche GT2 RS. After the win, the „Nordschleife“ Tuner Grand Prix 2005 course record was next on the agenda.

Simon steered the edo competition-bolide with concentrated effort on the legendary “Nordschleife” . Under the scrutiny of the official time-referees of the magazine "Sportauto“ with their impressive time-recording-equipment. The Porsche crossed the first measuring point, level with grandstand 13, and went the 22 kilometers distance to hunt for the best time.

Simon achieved a lap, three seconds faster lap of the “Ring” than any previous driver. At the “Döttinger Höhe” he reached a top speed of 288 km/h. ”More is not possible because of the wing attitude”.
Directly after his hot lap the „Wiesbadener“ gave a sober account of the miracle time to the numerous spectators and journalists : "That is the best road car that I have ever driven so far .
The car can perform even better and its true potential would have probably been demonstrated if it wasn’t driven on road tyres.“

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CARRIAGE
Aerodynamics

Front spoiler & fronts skirting in kevlar fibre (CFK) designed for 3 radiators with outlet ports in the soft hood
Integrated brakes cooling duct made from kevlar fibre (CFK)
Air emission outlets of the radiators left and right lead to optimal cooling outside
specifics: Aoerodynamics also cause both the outward dispersal of heat both from the brakes and from the radiator.
Air deflector for better incoming airflow of the outer radiator.
Front spoiler: goes to the steering gear; therefore encases the front end completely, this leads simultaneously to better through current of the lower air

Doors

Light contruction doors, weight per door 5.5 kg (Serie 30 kg) with Makrolon light weight panels, green coloured and double sided sliding windows

Custom designed quick-opening door handle side fender
Widening rear made out of CFK for rims 13 xs 18" wheel tire combinations
Front fender for rims 11 xs 18" wheel tire combinations
Interior
the wheel housing caters for 13" wide wheel tire combinations with optimal suitability for slicks & rain tires


Tailgate

Rear bumper made out of CFK is specially for 13" wide wheel tire combinations
and for slicks & rain tires. In the rear bumper are lateral air retirement openings are integrated air outlet ports whcih remove warmth of the air cooler.
Rear bumper downward drag with pipe-in-pipe exhaust system optically integrated
engine hausing cover with rear spoiler.
Version 1: Airfoil (spoiler) "boomerang" in CFK engine housing cover-
Has became with the GT 2 Karosse an adapted, integrated air duct for engine air extraction.
Version 2: Airfoil (spoiler) "Le Mans" length 186 cm - removeable(Gourny-Flap) made from CFK for racing.

Panes

Specially prepared Makrolon ® door panels, rear panels, side panels. Green tinted with balck edges (Weight recuction 18 kg)


CHASSIS
Chassis suspension

Sports chassis consisting of gas pressure dampening with twin springs and universal ball-storage for our 3 setting adjustable race sport damper we use adjustable 1 step and press (low and high speed separately) tube gas pressure damper with balance container
Stabilisers (front und rear) adjustable
Altered steering gear ratio (around 50% more direct turning than in production series)

Braking system

Brembo-Braking system with 4-channel-ABS
Front axle:
brake disc diameter 380 mm, perforated 4- pluger brake calliper with Racing sport lining und mit zirkonium oxide piston insert for optimal Barake pressure performance at all Temperatures
Rear axle: brake disc diameter 350 mm perforated 4- pluger brake calliper with Racing sport lining und mit zirkonium oxide piston insert for optimal brake pressure performance at all Temperatures

Wheel / tires combination

3-section Aluminium alloy rim with forged wheel spider(custom made)
front axle: 235/45 ZR 18
rear axle: 315/30 ZR 18


* Optional central locking possible


TRANSMISSION

"GT 2 R" -race transmission with stiff suspension
Transmission 9:31 with steel synchronisation rings
reinforced pressure plate
special race clutch
GT1 differential lock
gear shift lever (customised) with integrated reduced gearstick movement
reinforced shaft


MOTOR

Basis: Water-cooled 996 GT 2 Engine with 3.6 Ltr. Cubic capacity performance:
612 HP / 6.790 U/min
Torque: 785 Nm / 4.300 U/min
Revised exhaust system
Revised turbocharger
Revised exhaust manifold
Abgasanlage mit integrated catalytic converter
Modified engine electronics and steering


DRIVE DATA

Accelerations of...

0 - 100 km/h in ca. 3.5 s
0 - 200 km/h in ca. 9.5 s
0 - 300 km/h in ca. 22.5 s

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[silverhawk]

the colours are ok but the curved pattern needs to be changed

[pergarec]

Oh noes! It's a bee!

[Ferrer]

The colours are the same of Barcelona's taxis. Fastest taxi in the world then, I guess...

[RT15]

Isn't it GT3 RS?

[Man of Steel]

Performance is awesome, but I would never add those ugly black curves and decals on the car (even though EDO would probably call it the ´racing livery´). Why???

[blackcat77]

Originally Posted by Man of Steel

Performance is awesome, but I would never add those ugly black curves and decals on the car (even though EDO would probably call it the ´racing livery´). Why???

The same reason Britney shaved her head -- a cry of attention.

[Vaigra]

It doesn't really need the livery for attention. Read the extra info I added to the first post about the Nordschleife.

[092326001]

Maybe they're using the paintscheme because a taxi company supports them

[Pando]

Impressive to set a new record around the ring with that. I don't know why but the 996 GT2 is one of my favorite Porsche's of all time.

Originally Posted by RT15

Isn't it GT3 RS?

No.

[2ndclasscitizen]

The vid of their 'Ring record is on the net, they got their record time in traffic on an open day