Roock, the only German Porsche tuner with headquarters in the United States, has unveiled a new and extremely powerful addition to its lineup to commemorate its victory at LeMans: the Roock RST 600 LM. With 602 horsepower and 611 pound-feet of torque, the heavily modified 997 Turbo is surprisingly docile enough to be used as a daily driver but powerful enough to hold its own on the track. Reportedly, the Roock RST does the 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds and hits a top speed of 212 mph.
Of the many modifications, some of the highlights include:
Push-button ignition
Ground effects, including a front splitter, rear diffuser and a rear spoiler
Ultra-light racing wheels with Roock trademark carbon center caps
Four-pad, redesigned brake system with 380mm crossdrilled and vented brake rotors and eight-piston calipers
German tuner JE Design, known for focusing on VW Group models, will now also be specializing in Porsche. The tuner’s first custom Porsche attempt is the JE Design Cayenne, which gives the Porsche SUV a clean new styling package.
JE Design’s improvements to the Cayenne include a new front fascia, LED daytime running lights, headlight masks, side sills, extended rear fascia with diffuser styling, “Shark Attack” roof fin, 22-inch wheels and lowered suspension. The tuner is currently working on the requisite carbon fiber treatments for the interior.
Although it’s not as aggressive looking as TechArt’s Magnum (pictured after the jump), we’ll give JE Design props for a solid first attempt, and we’re excited to see what they’ve got in store for future Porsche tuning jobs.
Torn between the BMW X5 and the Porsche Cayenne GTS? Want to know which one would win in a race? Check out the video above to watch a comparison between the two SUVs presented by British TV show Fifth Gear. Don’t expect a happy-go-lucky “both win in their own right” ending. One clear victor emerges.
GEMBALLA, the world famous Porsche customizer, has unveiled its latest creation: H&R GEMBALLA Avalanche Roadster Porsche GT.
The blacked-out 600 hp GEMBALA GT hits a top speed of 198 mph and does 0-62 in 3.5 seconds. On the outside, the car sports a custom matte paint job, 4 exhaust-pipe tips, and too many other modifications to list. On the inside, the Avalanche Roadster comes with F1 gearshifts and matching aluminum pedals, nubuck leather, Alcantara, and carbon accents.
GEMBALLA claims that the H&R GEMBALLA Avalanche Roadster Porsche GT is the “finest and most masculine way to drive with the top down.”
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