Sportec Updates SP580 Program for 997 Turbo Facelift

 Sportec Updates SP580 Program for 997 Turbo Facelift
Sportec SP580 based on 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo facelift 07.04.2010

The new Sportec 997 Turbo SP580 tuning kit is now available for the Porsche 997.

Engineers from Sportec have boosted power from 500 PS (368 kW / 493 hp) to 580 PS (572 hp / 427 kW).

If those numbers sound familiar, it is because the Swiss tuning firm developed a package that provided the same horsepower on the last SP580 (hence, the model name). However, the torque rating is reduced on this model, but is the same as the standard Porsche 997 turbo facelift.

Now, the new model sprints to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds, and to 200 km/h in 10.3 seconds.  Top speed on the car is 323 km/h.  The sprint times are faster than the old SP580, but the previous model topped out at 338 km/h (210 mph).

New forged 20-inch wheels have been developed for the car.  However, the aero kit with front spoiler, big rear wing, and side skirts seems to be carried over from the pre-facelift kit.  You can read more about the kit in the press release below.


Sportec 997 Turbo SP580: For daily driving enjoyment

With the new SP580 Sportec is once more prowling in the stomping ground of the super sports car. True to the sporty understatement Sportec the Porsche 997 turbo is a real leopard in wolf's clothing - this is ensured by the full 580 PS and powerful 650 Nm torque that can be had at just 1.950-5.000 revs. Thus equipped the Sportec SP580 achieves the standard spring from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.2 seconds. The occupants of the SP580 are catapulted from 0 to 200 km/h in a breathtaking 10.3 seconds. Only at 323 km/h does the revolution limiter put an end to this flush of speed.

Externally only the powerful Sportec Mono7 forged 20 inch wheels and the completely new aerodynamic package that holds true to the Sportec Motto "more substance, less style", suggest that beholder isn't looking at a mass production vehicle from Zuffenhausen. An aerodynamically optimised front spoiler, discrete side skirts along with a larger tail plane - as an option also to be had in carbon - both technically and optically complete the SP580. And if that wasn't enough the exterior mirrors and the air intakes can be had in matt carbon. The aluminium pedals and foot supports as well as the bucket seats are all further signs of its sportiness. And for those who like it a little sportier there is a lowering set that brings the chassis around 20 millimetres nearer to the tarmac. For use on the race track Sportec offers a special PASM compatible super sports suspension that can be individually adjusted to suit every purpose and all race track conditions.

Engine

No. of cylinders 6 Boxer
Cubic capacity cc 3800
Bore/stroke mm 102 x 77.5
Compression ratio 9.8 : 1
Power kW/hp 426/580
At an engine speed of rpm 6150
Torque Nm 650
At an engine speed of rpm 1950-5000
Fuel requirement 98 ROZ Super Plus, unleaded


SP 580 Performance Ratings
0- 100 km/h s 3.2
0- 200 km/h s 10.3
Top speed km/h 323
Power/weight ratio kg/hp 2.84
Specific output hp/L 153

Sportec Data, Alterations in Comparison to the Standard Series

Six Cylinder Aluminium Biturbo
LM Cylinder Head
4-Valve-technique
2 camshafts each
Automatic valve clearance balancing
Engine electronics adjusted for 580hp

Chassis
self supporting body
Coil springs with special Sportec characteristic, 20 mm lowering

Bodywork
Front spoiler
Sideskirts
Rear spoiler made out of PUR-Rim

Wheels and Tyres
Light metal wheels Mono 7 in 20"

Sportec wheels, front 9 x 20"
Sportec wheels, rear 12 x 20"
Tyres Michelin PS2

Brakes
Sportec 6-piston calliper brake with ventilated steel disc at the front
axle, 4-piston calliper with ventilated steel discs at the rear axle

 

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 BabyMilo BabyMilo
I dont think that the body kit really works
April 7, 2010 4:13 pm
 IpsesNipse IpsesNipse
So.. They have made it slower? Mind me saying WTF?? I dont get it. Some zero emissions or what is the point?
April 7, 2010 9:07 pm
 ShinyG ShinyG
Simple: shorter gears mean better acceleration but lower top speed.
April 8, 2010 1:20 am
 IpsesNipse IpsesNipse
Obviously yes but as they make a new model they could make it better. Tuning the gearbox and taking down on the torque isnt doing that. However i do think its wiser to have better acceleration than higher top speed. I just dont get why the torque figure is reduced??
April 8, 2010 4:19 am
 YaSSaL YaSSaL
Really like the wheels...
April 7, 2010 11:45 pm
 ShinyG ShinyG
Amen to that. Sportec has some of the most tasteful wheels out there in Tunerland.
April 8, 2010 1:22 am
 astroturf777 astroturf777
they took a leaf from porsche's book - released a new model that looks identical to the one before...
April 8, 2010 12:22 am
 THERENAISSANCEMAN THERENAISSANCEMAN
just the right matching wheel size . excellent pairing .
April 8, 2010 12:41 am
 hardy hardy
This is magnificent and superb,i love it
April 8, 2010 1:56 am
 MTC MTC
The ultimate 0-60mph machine
April 8, 2010 6:36 am