Sportec SP 550mc at Geneva
The Sportec SP550mc arrived at the Geneva Motor Show with one aim in mind; showing the world that power does not necessarily equate to eco enemy. Although no specific figures are mentioned, Sportec says the car puffs out "significantly reduced CO2 emissions" in spite of power increases and better performance than the factory Porsche 911 Turbo. How this was done was by employing a CNG conversion kit which means the car can run on either petrol or natural gas at the switch of a button. Natural gas is recognised as being cleaner and more eco-friendly than oil-based fuels.
Maximum power from the 3.6-litre biturbo is 550hp (410kW) while torque stands at 705Nm. It is said to go from naught to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds. The 0 - 200km/h run is covered in 11 seconds and top velocity is 331km/h (206mph). The turbochargers work with a special filter that has an optimised flow rate which ensures adequate air intake for the engine. The sports exhaust system has high-capacity catalytic converters. Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tyres that are fitted to the wheels are claimed to offer 19% less rolling resistance than competitors, thus contributing significantly to the SP 550mc's fuel-saving efforts and by extension its C02 emissions.
Aerodynamics play an important role in the saving of fuel. Sportec recognised this and installed unobtrusive side skirts, an aerodynamically optimised front spoiler, a corresponding three-part apron and a large rear wing spoiler.
Source: Sportec
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Sportec, it's a gas: SP 550 also available in mean&clean version
With a performance of more than 550hp, the SP 550mc goes out hunting in the territory of its fellow super cars. Thanks to Sportec's sporty understatement, the 997 Turbo has become nothing less than a cheetah in a tailored suit - with significantly reduced CO2 emissions. In spite of the new CO2-reduced natural gas technology, the turbo performance could be considerably improved. Consequently, also the mean&clean version of the SP 550 delivers breathtaking performance and torque values.
The ingredients for this exclusive Swiss high-precision engine are, among other things, two special Sportec turbochargers as well as a Sportec sports exhaust system with sound baffle system and high-capacity catalysts. A special filter with an optimised flow rate takes care of the high-performance power plant's increased demand of intake air.
Each component of the engine control unit has been individually reprogrammed on the Sportec 4-wheel test rig. The result of such delicate precision work on the 550hp Sportec model SP 550mc is a gigantic torque of 705Nm which is already available at 4,030 rpm. Thus equipped, the SP 550mc goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, and it only takes the SP550mc 11.0 seconds to catapult its passengers from zero to 200 km/h. Only at 331 km/h, natural driving resistances will put an end to this high-speed frenzy.
Optionally, the vehicle may be upgraded with following Sportec components:
Aerodynamically optimised Sportec front spoiler, unobtrusive side skirts, corresponding 3-part rear apron and a larger GT-syle rear wing spoiler.
By the way, since even sports cars can no longer dodge contemporary concerns of responsibility, Sportec plans to offer mean&clean versions for several other models in the near future. The same fun with less CO2 - what more do you want?
Another important reason for the Sportec SP550mc's great environmental friendliness is its MICHELIN tyre equipment. The MICHELIN Pilot Sport PS2 offer a 19 % lower rolling resistance* and, thus, guarantee a more effective fuel consumption as well as lower CO2 emissions into the environment. Moreover, they are the pick of the bunch with regard to dry braking tests **. Therefore, the final customer does not have to make any compromises, but may combine low rolling resistance with excellent safety performances.
*compared to the tyres of the most important competitors according to Test Autobild No. 11, 14th March 2008
**Autobild No. 11, 14th March 2008
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mortz
March 6, 2009 1:21 AM
