🦛 Porsche 911 Gemballa Avalanche

This car’s badge and its massively wide stance speaks volumes. The giant exhaust drums in back are rifled like structural pieces. Like a fine, if giant, musical instrument! The DRS system in back can vary the downforce to nil — as ever, this Gemballa is after real 200-mph-plus action. The central roof scoop intake and rear vertical tailfin are formed from a single piece of carbon-fiber This Porsche 993 Turbo Gemballa GTR 600 is a well-maintained and completely bespoke 911, boasting a sensational uprated specification. Under the rear engine is a 3.6-litre Porsche/Lotec twin-turbocharged flat-six, now producing up to 610bhp and 530lb/ft of torque, driving all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission with a GT2 racing clutch and a limited-slip differential. PORSCHE 911 AVALANCHE GEMBALLA Car Literature Colour Photo Prints c1986. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $50.13. motoringmagpie (66,719) 99.9%. or Best Offer Gemballa on Avalanche alert 2020-03-18 - Famous Porsche tuner Gemballa has revealed a wild off-road-specificat­ion 911. While it’s only been shown as a computerge­nerated rendering, the firm seems keen to put it into production, having built a reputation for creating some outlandish modified Porsches. German tuning company Gemballa has introduced ‘Avalanche’, which adds almost 300 more ponies than you get from a standard 911 Turbo. Read more. Most enthusiasts would be well aware of the Porsche 911 Turbo’s astonishing performance, but if you want to squeeze more out of the iconic coupe, German tuner Gemballa has come to the rescue Uwe founded the German firm in 1979, with the original work being custom interiors–including trick stuff for the day, like TVs and audio system controls on the steering wheel. Gemballa unveiled the Avalanche and Cyrrus in 1985–totally reworked versions of Porsche’s iconic 911 models. The Avalanche was the hardtop; the Cyrrus was the 2008 Porsche 911 Gemballa Avalanche 600 GT2 EVO top car rating and specifications The latter can – depending on the driver’s skill – be even further enhanced by fitting the sport shifter for vehicles with a manual gearshift, reduced gear lever travel, which is available in the “Sport” and “Race” versions. Car Builder, Collector & Race Car Driver, founder and owner of Automobili Amos, who have built modern versions of the Lancia Delta European pricing for the Gemballa Avalanche GTR 650 EVO-R starts from the equivalent of Dhs 1.8 million, including the cost of the 997-generation Porsche 911 Turbo base. The wild, jacked-up 911 -- called the Avalanche 4x4 -- draws its inspiration from the Porsche 911s that used to race in the Safari rally in the 1970s and '80s. Appearing a day after a similar concept based on an older 911 was revealed by fellow German tuner RUF, the Gemballa Avalanche 4x4 appears to be based on the earlier 991-series 911 Gemballa Avalanche Porsche 911 Carrera Press Kit Brochure 1985. More Items From eBay. Tamiya #24087 " Nissan Fairlady 300zx Turbo " 1/24 List $22.50, Lot # 14. UzYHUm. Exterior There are no let-ups with Gemballa’s Avalanche program, so off the bat, it’s important to establish that point since information about this kit is going to come fast and heavy. It’s only fitting that we start with the exterior where the Porsche 911 gets arguably one of the most extensive aerodynamic kits that have been fitted into a Porsche. Over in the front, a new skirt and a carbon hood dominate the proceedings. The latter, in particular, comes with a carbon fiber scoop. Gemballa also added LED daytime running lights and massive carbon fiber intakes to the 911, helping improve its profile while also adding a few more elements of aerodynamic aid to the sports car. As stout as the 911 looks in the front, its side profile is just as potent. There are new side skirts that improves driving stability and the fenders have been extended to make room for the wider tires. Move to the rear and this is where the potency of Gemballa’s aero kit is in full display. The gargantuan rear spoiler comes with an adjustable wing profile that provides the necessary increase in downforce that allows the car to remain firmly on the ground when it’s running on full speed. That’s especially important when it’s navigating along fast corners since all that power is going to make it especially tricky to drive. Then there’s the aforementioned GT-style fin, which is more than just there for aesthetic purposes. With all that power, that fin is going to play a crucial role in ensuring that the 911 Turbo becomes a lot easier to handle. The rear apron has also been redesigned and the designs of those quad tailpipes are particularly eye-catching in part because they create the look of four jet turbines. Completing this section of the Avalanche program is a new set of 21-inch gold-finished, forged alloy whees wrapped in 255/30 ZR21 and 325/25 ZR21 tires, respectively. What other tuners are offering The past few months have given us a number of Porsche tuning programs for the 911 Turbo and a handful, in particular, are interesting to take note of in light of what Gemballa has created with its new Avalanche kit. First up, let’s look at TechArt, who also is considered as a savant when it comes to building aftermarket kits for the 911. TechArt’s program also involves around an aero kit that includes goodies like a multi-stage, adjustable, two-piece front spoiler with an integrated splitter and a fixed rear wing. Cosmetic modifications are also on the table, including side skirts, air intakes, and side mirrors. All of these parts, mind you, are made directly from the German tuner’s very own in-house carbon fiber shop, hence the TechArt is also offering carbon fiber parts as cosmetic additions to the 911’s exterior. These parts are made from the German’s tuner’s in-house carbon fiber shop and can be personalized in a variety of finishes, including matte or high-gloss on a number of the Porsche’s body components like the side skirts, air intakes, and side mirrors. TechArt’s offer is a good alternative to Gemballa, but if there are 911 owners out there that don’t particularly care for aerodynamic bits, a tuner like Wimmer and its fancy paint colors and graphics makes for an equally interesting option. Note: side by side photo of the Porsche 911 Turbo S by TechArt and the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet by Wimmer RS. What Porsche is offering While we’re in the business of simpler modifications, there’s also the door that leads directly to Porsche Exclusive. Stuttgart’s very own personalization division has a plethora of packages and options to choose from. Color options are extensive if owners of the 911 go this route. A lot of these colors even come as exclusives that won’t be found anywhere else. There’s also the Aerokit Package that his package consists of two key components: a front spoiler lip and a redesigned rear lid. Other Porsche Exclusive-designed components include bespoke headlamps and taillights, exclusive wheels, body trims, and custom paint colors of the bespoke variety. Interior Gemblalla’s Avalanche interior program for the Porsche 911 is a picture of refinement, even if it looks a little overblown for some. The overarching modus here is to dress up the interior space, which in this case involves adding plenty of black and white leather to go with heavy doses of Alcantara and visible carbon fiber. The result as a clean driving space and one that creates a nice contrast to the dramatic body color of the sports car. There is one particularly significant change to the interior layout. The rear seats have been changed to a pair of foldable seats, which Gemballa accomplished by removing the stock rear seats, fitting two distinct seats, and extending the center tunnel to create an independent separation of the two. It’s not the most ideal aftermarket interpretation of the 911’s interior, but it certainly is a unique one. What other tuners are offering Going back to TechArt’s program reveals a lot of interesting details about what this tuner has in store for the Porsche 911. Just like Gemballa, leather, Alcantara, and carbon fiber all play prominent roles in the program. TechArt even has color-matched instrument dials and lacquered seat backpanels to anyone who may want to get them. Last but not least is an exclusive "Type 7" sport steering wheel that is actually based on the raw steering wheel trim of Porsche’s optional GT Sport steering wheel for the 911. The steering wheel’s functions are obviously kept intact, but the design itself has been reshaped and dressed in the good stuff, which by the way means plenty of fine leather, Alcantara, carbon fiber, and leather piping. What Porsche is offering It’s been established that Porsche Exclusive is its own go-to tuning house for all things Porsche 911. In this instance, owners of the sports car are in line for some saucy upgrades. Two previous examples, including the 911 Turbo Lime Gold, provide stunning examples of the potential of Porsche Exclusive. Note: side-by-side interior photos of the Porsche 911 Turbo Lime Gold and the 911 Cabriolet by Porsche Exclusive. Care to dress the 911 in a full red leather treatment with splashes of aluminum inserts and carbon fiber surrounds? Porsche Exclusive has those in spades, and a whole lot more. Drivetrain For a car that already packs a bi-turbo six-cylinder engine that produces 560 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque, the Porsche 911 Turbo S is already an impressive car. But “impressive” only goes so far as what tuners are willing to settle for, and in all the years that Gemballa has been around, settling for something is one of the things it has never done. So instead of being happy that the 911 Turbo is now just a cartwheel shy of producing 600 horsepower, Gemballa went ahead and developed a newly programmed engine and gearbox electrical system, added a performance turbocharger system, and installed new intake manifolds and air suction housing made of carbon, new throttle valve bodies, a high-performance air filter and reworked cylinder heads and valves. The result is an output of 820 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque out of the six-cylinder engine. Do the math and that adds up to an extra 280 horses and 214 pound-feet of torque from the aforementioned standard output. Gemballa has yet to say how the massive shot in power attributed to its program affects the car’s performance time, but since the 911 Turbo is already capable of covering 60 mph from a stand-still position in a staggering seconds to go with a top speed that should easily eclipse 220 mph. Gemballa’s achieved output is incredibly difficult to compete against, but don’t discount what TechArt was able to accomplish. For its part, TechArt is offering two separate power kits highlighted by improvements to the engines’ engine management unit. In the case of the 911 Turbo S, the modifications add up to an output of 640 horsepower and 649 pound-feet of torque, enough to help the psports car sprint from 0 to 60 mph in seconds before peaking with a top speed of 210 mph. Even better, TechArt has said that it’s lining up a more potent program for the 911 Turbo S that’s scheduled to arrive in 2017. That one gets an output of 720 horses and 678 pound-feet of torque. If Porsche 911 owners want something that already sits close to what Gemballa achieved, TopCar’s Stinger GT3 Gen2 kit is a good option. The tuner didn’t reveal the extent of work it did on the turbocharged six engine, but it did claim to get a new output of 750 horsepower out of it, resulting in a 0-to-60-mph sprint time of seconds and a top speed of 217 mph. Check out the table below to see how these programs compare to one another. Pricing The whole Avalanche program, donor car included, comes up to a price of €389,600, which is about $411,750 based on current exchange rates. Considering that the standard 911 Turbo retails for just under $200,000, the Avalanche program itself costs a little more than what the actual 911 Turbo goes for. It’s certainly not for those who can’t handle tuning programs costing more than the actual car itself. By comparison, Wimmer’s program for the 911 Turbo S comes up to a little over $100,000 while TechArt’s engine program only costs around $4,300. Big difference in prizes, right? CompetitionPorsche 911 Turbo S by Edo Competition Lining up competitors to Gemballa’s massive Avalanche program is made a little trickier by how extensive the kit really is. Even this old program from Edo Competition for both the 911 Turbo and Turbo S models only comes with an increase in output of about 600 horsepower, less than the numbers achieved by Gemballa, TechArt, and Wimmer. It’s still a pretty significant program though as it’s capable of giving the sports car a 0-to-60-mph sprint time of just seconds to go with a top speed of 213 mph. Read the full review here. Conclusion There are a number of different ways on how owners of the Porsche 911 can go about getting programs for the German sports car. Gemballa’s Avalanche program may be the most expensive option (by a mile, really) but it also ends up with the 911 looking like this. I know it’s not for everyone, but for those who are looking for a program that’s heavy on the upgrades with a price tag that’s just as extreme, this one just might be for you. Remember though, anybody who does get the Avalanche program for the 911 should understand the kind of power this kit is able to unlock out of the Porsche. Love it Heavy on the aeros Fancy interior Almost 300 extra horsepower on tap Leave it Very expensive Not for everyone Other options available Porsche 911 Gemballa Avalanche – profesjonalna firma tuningowa Gemballa Automobiltechnik GmbH zaprezentował bazujący na odświeżonej 911 Turbo Cabrio, model którego nazwano Avalanche GTR 650 EVO-R. W Avalanche maska i reflektory pochodzą z Carrery GT. Zwracają na siebie uwagę otwierające się do góry drzwi w stylu Lamborghini . Auto zostało wyposażone w bardzo lekkie 20-calowe aluminiowe felgi z oponami o rozmiarze 245/30 z przodu oraz 325/25 z tyłu. Z tyłu znajdziemy cztery końcówki wydechu wystającymi spod zderzaka. Ledowe lampy pochodzą z najnowszego 911. Zmodyfikowano układ hamulcowy przez montaż 405 mm tarcz i 6-tłoczkowych zacisków z przodu oraz 380 mm tarcz i 4-tłoczkowych zacisków z tyłu. Zawieszenie jest regulowane i zawiera cztery ustawienia. W środku auto wygląda luksusowo w całości wykonane ze skóry i carbonu. Nie zrezygnowano jednak z bezpieczeństwa – w kierownicy jest poduszka powietrzna. Tak jak w poprzedniku, specjalnie na potrzeby tej wersji wykonano przednią klapę bagażnika, progi i inne elementy, które wykuto z metalu i przyspawano do karoserii. W celu obniżenia masy, w wielu miejscach użyto włókna węglowego. Silnik to zmodyfikowana jednostka boxer o pojemności litra, który generuje teraz moc 650 KM przy 6200 obr./min oraz moment obrotowy równy 950 Nm dostępny przy 4600 obr./min. Przyspieszenie od 0 do 100 km/h trwa 3,4 sekundy, a prędkość maksymalna to332 km/h. Podstawowa cena Gemballi Avalanche GTR 650 EVO-R wynosi 350,000€. Porsche 911 Gemballa AVALANCHE GTR 650 EVO-R Nawigacja wpisu Redakcja Jesteśmy grupą pasjonatów w tematyce motoryzacji. Lubimy pisać o samochodach, sportach motorowych oraz prezentować ciekawostki z dziedziny motoryzacji. Pisanie o motoryzacji to nasza pasja i hobby. Home News Super Rare Gemballa Avalanche Porsche 930 Turbo Is Still Expensive May. 03, 2020 3:36 PM ET For Sale Original 1986 price: nearly $700,000. If you have around $200,000 to spare on a new ride, you could go out and buy a new 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo. But if you want something that'll stand out from the rest of the pack that still wears the Stuggart crest and don't mind going a bit old school, then this 1986 Porsche 930 Turbo-based Gemballa Avalanche is the Porsche 930 was already one of the best high-performance sports cars of the 1980s before aftermarket tuners Gemballa and RUF decided to take a crack at making it even better. Gemballa has long been known for its, shall we say, unique exterior styling and bespoke Uwe Gemballa was tragically murdered in 2010 while in South Africa for a business trip gone wrong. But there were happier times. RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile The Avalanche debuted in 1985 with a price tag of 390,000 Deutsche Marks, or about $700,000. Almost immediately it became the must-have exotic for 80s era celebrities like rapper Vanilla Ice. He even mentioned the car in the lyrics for one of his songs: "Of course a Vanilla rides the groove like a Gemballa Porsche." Each 930 donor car received bespoke body panels and interior upgrades fitted with the era's latest for RUF, the renowned performance tuner was given the task of mechanical upgrades, including a dual-exhaust system, power output upgrade to 375 horsepower, and a five-speed "dog-leg" manual transmission. There are also 17-inch chrome-finished split-rim alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot rubber, chrome strut brace, and pop-up headlights instead of the classic fixed units. RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile The interior is decked out with white dials, black leather sports seats, an electric sunroof and windows, and air conditioning. There's even a Cobra alarm system and an Alpine tuner CD player complete with a digital amplifier. This Avalanche's backstory dates back to 1986 when it was first registered to a dealer in Puerto Rico. Somewhere along the way, it was shipped to the UK where it remains today. It's just one of 15 examples built. Supposedly, it was built towards the very end of the production run and has barely been driven. There's less than 14,000 miles on its price? 199,950 GBP, or about $249,000 according to current exchange rates. Like we said, if you can afford a new 911 Turbo, this ultra-rare 80s oddity is also doable. The car is located in the UK so expect additional shipping costs. RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile The Gemballa Avalanche is the car that helped launch Gemballa into the centre of the world stage for outrageous bespoke cars, often costing over $500,000 USD apiece in 1980s money – that’s well over $1,000,000 now. Founded by Uwe Gemballa in 1981, the German company was based near Porsche in Leonberg, Germany – just west of Stuttgart. Since its inception, Gemballa has been renowned for their outlandish styling and performance figures that outpaced even the quickest factory vehicles being sold by Porsche. The Gemballa Avalanche The Gemballa Avalanche was originally based on the already borderline-insane Porsche 911 Turbo “Flachbau” or “Slantnose”. The car debuted in 1985 as a coupe, along with the non-turbo convertible version that was known as the Cyrrus. The original Porsche 911 Turbo had the internal engine code “930”, a name still used by Porschephiles who rarely refer to an original Turbo as a 911. First sold in 1975 the cars were raw, powerful, and not entirely safe for those who weren’t familiar with managing turbo lag. Some nicknamed these cars “widow makers”, but the truth is that they just needed an experienced right foot, and owners like Peter Sellers who had ample practice driving high-performance cars found the 930 to be no particular challenge. The Flachbau 930 was already a rare, quick, and desirable car when it was released. The team at Gemballa initially focussed on aesthetics – primarily the body kit and interior, with the cars being sent to RUF for mechanical upgrades. Uwe Gemballa’s vision for the 930 was nothing if not extreme. He added a prominent rear wing linked to an aero package installed around the rear window – “Avalanche” iconography was prominent on the rear lip of the wing, so people behind you in traffic know exactly what they’re looking at. The most immediately noticeable design addition to the Gemballa Avalanche were the left and right side strakes reminiscent of the Ferrari Testarossa, these weren’t just a visual affectation either – they’re designed to be aerodynamically functional and channel cool air into the side intakes to feed the engine. Door handles were removed and replaced with a button under the top lip of the side strakes, a feature that often resulted in passengers standing next to the car with no idea how to get in. The most famous Gemballa owner in the 1980s was the rapper Vanilla Ice, a man known for his somewhat ostentatious personal style, and for his love of fast cars and motorcycles. He referenced his song “Get Loose” with the line “Of course a Vanilla rides the groove like a Gemballa Porsche”. There were two major versions of the Gemballa 930, and all were cusomisted to their owner’s specifications to some degree. Later cars had their external rear vision mirrors removed and replaced with cameras – an advanced idea designed to reduce aerodynamic drag. Over the first 8 years of production just 15 Gemballa Avalanches were built, this means they’re a very rare sight on the road, with most owners taking them out infrequently to keep mileage low. The 1986 Gemballa Avalanche Shown Here The Avalanche shown here is one of the final examples, it was built in 1986 and finished in a metallic pearlescent white, with a contrasting black leather interior. The engine was modified by RUF and now produces 375 bhp, up from the original 300 bhp, and it’s only gathered 13,800 miles in its first 30 years of life. Gemballa recently revived the Avalanche name-plate, basing the modern version on the new Porsche 911 Turbo, and incorporating all the characteristic modifications we’ve come to expect from the German firm. If you’d like to read more about this car or register to bid, you can click here to visit the listing on RM Sotheby’s. Photo Credits: ©2017 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s Ben has had his work featured on CNN, Popular Mechanics, Smithsonian Magazine, Road & Track Magazine, the official Pinterest blog, the official eBay Motors blog, BuzzFeed, and many more. Silodrome was founded by Ben back in 2010, in the years since the site has grown to become a world leader in the alternative and vintage motoring sector, with millions of readers around the world and many hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. Published by Ben Branch - August 23rd 2017 If you’ve ever thought the Porsche 911 is good but lacking in all-terrain potential, Gemballa and RUF have just the thing. German tuning houses and Porsche specialists, Gemballa and RUF, have revealed off-road versions of the iconic Avalanche 4x4 has only been teased with renders, however what’s even more ambitious than the concept is that the model is slated for release within the next two on the underpinnings of a current-generation Porsche 911, the Avalanche 4x4 receives major modifications to suit an off-road body has been raised dramatically beyond the standard height of the road-going version, with the wheel arches enlarged to fit meaty off-road Gemballa Avalanche 4x4A wide-body kit appears to be fitted, with revisions made to the front and rear bumpers and side notable is the front bumper, which slopes back underneath the front-end, trading aerodynamic efficiency for increased ground appear to be Aerocatch latches hold down the front cargo cover (bonnet or hood, if you will), along with quick-release straps for the bumper, side-skirts and rear bumper, suggesting the Avalanche 4x4 could be quickly taken apart for maintenance – or perhaps ‘regular’ Avalanche – built on a 997 Carrera Turbo platform – outputs a claimed 494kW and 925Nm, so the Avalanche 4x4 could see similar states the model will be released within the next 24 RUF RodeoMeanwhile, RUF’s Rodeo concept offers a little more subtlety (as much as an off-road 911 can), made to look like a classic G-Series in rally Rodeo concept looks like it might’ve come from a parallel-universe where Mad Max attended design school. The body rides higher than a standard 911 and chunkier thick-tread tyres have been fitted, but the changes are mild compared to the Avalanche 4x4’ by RUF founder Alois Ruf’s wife, Estonia, the body wears two-tone champagne and khaki green paint with a red pinstripe. A small shovel is tied to the engine cover and a sturdy-looking roof rack is also paint coats the floodlight housings, front bull-bar and mud-flap. Leather is used for latches to secure the bonnet, boot and floodlight lens interior sees extensive use of charred brown leather, with most of the interior covered in the material. The seat backs are patterned with a Navajo Indian theme, inspired by Estonia’s time spent in the United underneath the aesthetic styling, the Rodeo is no slouch. The foundation of the concept is RUF’s carbon-fibre monocoque chassis and the model is powered by a tuned, naturally aspirated four-litre flat-six engine producing 368kW and 465Nm with a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel-drive layout.

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