1,401 WHP 997 GT2 Pushes the Envelope
Outside-the-box thinking, creative fabrication techniques, precision engineering, and a ton of blood, sweat, and tears has led to the creation of the angriest 997 Porsche 911 GT2 in the world.
Improving on Perfection
Anyone who is mildly familiar with performance automobiles knows about the legend of Porsche's 911 GT2. The 997 generation of the high-performance 911 is regarded by many as the perfect balance of power and an engaging driving experience. But the owner of this 2008 example knew he wanted even more from the already capable Porsche. Way more!
Photos: DSport Magazine
Triple the Power
And the improvements he had in mind were predominantly in the power department. The 997 GT2 comes out of the factory with a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat 6 that is capable of 523 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque. The goal for this build from the outset was to achieve nearly triple the power output. Gnarly, sure. But not impossible!
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Massive Challenge
To reach those lofty goals, the owner entrusted the folks at BBI Autosport with the transformation. The shop's head honcho, Betim Berisha is not one to turn away from a challenge. But this project was never going to be a walk in the park. And it proved to be just as difficult as one would have anticipated.
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Trial and Error
The team at BBI Autosport went to work to enhance every single element of the powertrain and the drivetrain of the 911. Due to the fact that no one had previously attempted quite the extreme build, a lot of the work had to be done through an ongoing process of trial and error. And there were numerous trials and about as many errors.
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Abandoned Project
As one component would fail, it would have a domino effect on other related parts in the system. At a certain point, the decision was made to begin 3D-printing parts to fit the specific specs of this particular application, as opposed to trying to make manufactured parts work together. The process eventually proved to be too trying for the owner, sadly, who decided to sell the car mid-project.
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1,400 Horses at Last
Luckily, the new owner wanted the BBI team to pick up right where they left off in pursuit of the 1,500 horsepower output goal. With the incorporation of custom-created parts, twin Xona 8264S turbos, custom fuel pumps, injectors, and a fully reinforced drivetrain, the Porsche was finally recorded on the dyno putting down 1,401 horsepower on a whopping 42 pounds of boost! The build's full specs and details are available on DSport.
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