Frankfurt Auto Show: Porsche GT2
Here in Frankfurt, Porsche downplayed the release of its new, batshit-mad 911 -- the GT2. Instead, boss Wendelin Wiedeking spent his keynote vehemently defending Porsche's environmental record in the face of Greenpeace allegations of extreme piggishness. He also asserted Ferdinand Porsche built a gas-electric hybrid in the early part of the century. Take that, Japanese! But for us the show was the rollout of the is the fastest and most powerful Porsche 911 ever homologated. The GT2 -- as we've mentioned before -- is the first 911 ever to hit 200+ mph from the factory, via a 3.6-liter flat six twin turbo producing 530 hp at 6,500 rpm, and maximum torque of 501 lb-ft from 2,200 - 4,500 rpm. Acceleration to 62 mph comes in just 3.7 seconds and the new top-dog 911 can hit 204. Bruce 1, Greens: DNF.
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