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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Sima Siminski | Posted under Automotive
Porsche Carrera RS Wheel Power
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You get a whopping 605 ponies to push those wheels along the pavement and you'll be able to break all the limits. There's only one catch - you are going to need to find a little bit of cash to put yourself into this prize - say around $395,000. But wait! It really is worth every dime. You get the high tech V-10 with ceramic clutch and brakes, and the light carbon fiber body that will have you cornering as well as any other car on the market. The engine was originally developed for the Le Mans track but last minute race changes this wasn't to happen. However just a couple of small changes and this engine was ready for the street. Mounted mid ship the V10 has a variable valve control with VarioCam, titanium connecting rods, and a twin flow aluminum intake manifold. These 605 hp gives you tire spinning at 435 pounds of torque. Combine that with a 6 speed manual transmission and your potential is endless. The twin plate ceramic clutch is the same as the one used in the race cars and it can handle the 8400 rev limit. On the street these ceramic clutches have a fairly normal clutch life compared to the few days on the track. With all that power near the ground it was really easy to smoke the tires right up to 70 mph. Now how many cars let you do that? And that was with special tires designed by Michelin that had two separate rubbers - a softer outer for better handling and a durable inner designed for wear. The Carrera RS will take you from 0 to 100 km in 3.9 seconds and in 9.9 seconds you'll be doing 200 km. No worries that you'll easily take that Viper or Mercedes. You've got the power! The low sense of gravity, incredible suspension, double wishbone front and back springs, combined with the horsepower, and the overall dynamics of the car and you'll think you are on the track when you are on the street. But of course driver responsibility is important. Just because you've got the power doesn't mean you are free to use it at will. Always drive safely and in a responsible manner. Your top speed with the Carrera is going to be 205 mph because of aerodynamic drag. Now because of the speed of this car the seats are designed to hug and hold you. That means if you are a little on the heavier side as are most Americans you might have a bit of a challenge getting in and out. And if you are looking for options you can get air conditioning, navigation systems, Bose audio systems, and a few other interesting options. If you've got your heart set on owning this powerhouse than one can only assume money is no object. So why not enjoy the Porsche Carrera RS wheel power? About The Author: Sima Siminski has been a sales manager for auto showroom for more than 8 years. He loves his job and enjoys helping customers select the best product for its price. At http://www.porschebox.com, he makes information about porsche to the public to facilitate the evaluation of the different models. |
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