1,054 bhp for a New World Record for Street-Legal Cars

Mission 400 Plus - under this project name H&R presents an especially spectacular world premiere at the Essen Motor Show 2006. Jurgen Alzen Motorsport, long-time partner of H&R in the long-distance championship on the Nurburgring, engine tuner RS Tuning and H&R have jointly developed a sports car based on the Porsche 997. It is destined to win the Blue Ribbon for the world's fastest street-legal sports car next year, with a top speed of more than 250 mph (400 km/h).

The idea to tackle the world record was born in August 2006 at the Six-Hour Race on the Nurburgring. After the H&R-sponsored Alzen Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 fell victim to an accident in only the second lap, team boss Jurgen Alzen and H&R marketing director Hardy von der Brake had time to discuss means to better demonstrate the technology transfer from motorsports to the development of sporty suspension components.

The idea quickly turned into the Mission 400 Plus concept, whose prototype now celebrated its world debut at the Essen Motor Show 2006. The three companies that have joined forces to turn this concept into reality have proven their potential in building super-fast sports cars numerous times before.

The experienced team of technicians from Jurgen Alzen Motorsport in Betzdorf is responsible for the technical design and for building the car. The engine is based on that of the latest 997-series Porsche 911 Turbo, and comes from RS Tuning. H&R contributes its immense know-how in the field of suspension design and setup.

Favorable aerodynamic properties are essential for a car that is designed to break the 400-km/h barrier. Minimizing frontal surface area is absolutely elementary, which is why Jurgen Alzen decided to lower the roof by 3 inches. At the same time the A-pillars were tilted back further by 5.5 degrees. To give the coupe a homogenous overall appearance the tilt of B- and C-pillars was adjusted accordingly. Special flush-mounted polycarbonate windows all around complete the roof conversion.

Also part of the Mission 400 Plus aerodynamics concept are numerous other modifications that were developed and tested in the wind tunnel. Among them are a long rear with pronounced separation edge and the absence of rain channels. Streamlined cowlings for the 18-inch BBS light-alloy wheels will reduce air turbulence on the vehicle's sides during the record run.

The Mission 400 Plus engine is built by RS Tuning in Kirchhaslach, where the racing engines for Jurgen Alzen Motorsport have been created for many years. The displacement of the six-cylinder flat engine is increased from 3.6 to 3.8 liters and the engine is reworked entirely. Company owner Reinhold Schmirler's power cocktail also includes special combustion chamber shapes as well as precision-machined cylinder heads with larger valves, and high-performance camshafts.

The engine's peripherals are also completely new. In addition to an intake manifold with larger and smoothened ports the engine is equipped with a more powerful turbocharging system and a high-performance exhaust.

The stock turbos with variable turbine geometry are replaced by larger conventional ones, which are supplied with optimal amounts of exhaust gas by the custom-tailored stainless-steel exhaust manifolds. Higher capacity intercoolers provide cooler charge air for maximum power output, aided on the exhaust side by a stainless-steel sport exhaust with metal catalysts.
RS Tuning's stationary test bench is used to fine-tune the perfect interaction of all individual components with special 100-octane fuel mapping for the Bosch-developed engine electronics.

With a boost pressure of 1.5 bar the engine develops 1,054 bhp / 775.7 kW at 7,700 rpm and a peak torque of 760 lb-ft at 5,800 rpm. And yet, the speed-record hunter meets stringent EURO IV emission limits.

Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a high-performance clutch and a modified high-geared six-speed transmission.

The high-speed track in Nardo, where the world record is supposed to be set next year, places extreme demands on the Mission 400 Plus suspension, due to its undulated surface. H&R has custom-developed a special version of its H&R HIGH-END suspension specifically for this purpose.

The top-of-the-line product in the H&R lineup distinctly sets itself apart from conventional sport suspensions. In addition to special struts with sporty springs and shocks the H&R HIGH-END suspension further consists of bearings made from especially high-quality harder materials, custom-made aluminum lower A-arms as well as special tie rods and newly designed upper rear axle links.

Installing this almost infinitely adjustable suspension results in even more strength and more direct response. It also allows an even more precise setup of the record car to account for the banked track at Nardo. The Mission 400 Plus is further equipped with adjustable H&R sport sway bars on front and rear axle.

The overall lightweight design is completed with Carbon-made doors and hoods and a Spartan interior with Recaro carbon-fiber racing seats and a roll cage.

Mission 400 Plus will hunt for the record in Nardo in the first half of 2007. Creator and race driver Jurgen Alzen will pilot the ultra-low-profile coupe.

12/4/2006 2:58:27 PM

TechArt Widebody Porsche Cayman S @ 2006 Essen Motor Show


World Debut at the ESSEN-MOTOR-SHOW 2006
Athletic Beauty:
TechArt Widebody based on the Porsche Cayman S

Athletic beauty: The TechArt Widebody based on the Porsche Cayman S doesn’t only offer spectacular design but also extra driving fun and agility. After the huge success of the Widebody concept for the current Boxster generation, TechArt Automobildesign now developed a wide body version for the mid-engine coupe.

With the add-on fender flarings on front and rear axle the TechArt Widebody is eight centimeters wider than the standard car. The front extensions don’t only provide extra room inside the wheel houses but also improve the deventilation of the heated up air with their integrated wheel-house ventilation. The rear flarings are equipped with largely dimensioned air ducts to bring fresh air to the centrally placed engine.

Apart from spectacular, sporty design the TechArt designers of course paid attention to optimal aerodynamic efficiency. The TechArt front spoiler bumper reduces the lift at the front axle and improves the cooling of the front brakes with large air ducts. The TechArt rear apron with integrated diffuser rounds out the conversion.

The tail of the car can be alternatively upgraded with the large TechArt GT sport rear wing or a subtle rear spoiler.

Extremely broad wheels and tires make the TechArt Widebody concept for the Boxster complete: Specially for this wide body version they developed custom-made versions of the one-piece TechArt Formula five spoke wheel. The front axle is equipped with wheels in size 8.5Jx20, the rear axle is equipped with 12Jx20 wheels.

After extensive test drives, TechArt Automobildesign recommends ContiSportContact 2 high performance tires in sizes 235/30 ZR 20 front and 305/25 ZR 20 rear for the Widebody. The height-adjustable TechArt sport suspension is specially set-up for these ultra-wide wheels and tires and the wider track of the car. The coil-over suspension doesn’t only provide an individual damping of the roadster but also lowers the two-seater car by some 25 millimeters. Cayman models with PASM system can be updated with the sporty set up TechArt VarioPlus coil over sport suspension. This suspension isn’t only adjustable in height but also in damping by a push on the button inside the cockpit.

TechArt also offers engine tuning for the Widebody. The two watercooled six-cylinder boxer engines can be upgraded with the TechArt power kits. They each consist of a sport air filter and
newly programmed engine electronics. The result: 15 hp / 11 kW extra power and optimized road performance.

Another performance option is the TechArt increase in displacement from standard 3,387 cm³ to 3,824 cm³. The increase is facilitated by a bore enlarged to 99 millimeters with the corresponding larger special pistons, and by the installation of a special crankshaft.

The engine conversion further includes sports camshafts. A modified intake manifold with special air filter system and an aluminum header provide ample combustion air. The perfect interaction of all these components including the fully stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with high-performance manifolds is orchestrated by new mapping for the engine electronics.

With a maximum power output of 385 hp / 283 kW and a peak torque of 407 Nm the TechArt displacement engine satisfies both highly sporty minded drivers as well as those pilots who want lots of pulling power from low engine speed.

Powered by this engine, the mid-engine sports car offers excellent performance: The sprint from 0 - 100 km/h takes just 4.9 seconds, and with a top speed of 303 km/h the TechArt two-seater easily bests its production counterpart in this discipline, too.

TechArt offers individual full leather trims in all colors and designs for the Widebody. The range reaches from completing the ex-works leather trims up to a completely redesigned cockpit with special sports seats and ergonomically shaped airbag sports steering wheel.

12/4/2006 3:05:34 PM

awesome

12/4/2006 3:16:36 PM

I'd drive kill myself in it

12/4/2006 3:23:38 PM

yawn

lets go eat wings

12/4/2006 3:24:49 PM

I saw some nicer stuff at Synergy Racing up at VIR. some sweet ass 997 GT3 Cup cars for sale. I think one was listed at $208,000

12/4/2006 3:25:35 PM

you can get old ferrari challenge cars for like $100K though.

12/4/2006 3:26:53 PM

its not Porsche.

Porsche >> Ferrari

not saying ferrari sucks...but i'd rather have a 997 GT3 RS or Cup car then a ferrari.

12/4/2006 3:29:46 PM

There was nothing at Synergy that comes close to this 1000hp beast.

12/4/2006 3:39:09 PM

lol...are you kidding? when i look at a car i don't think dyno queens

12/4/2006 3:41:08 PM

Dude did you read the article?

This car is being built for a purpose and its not just maximum power.

12/4/2006 3:43:21 PM

yes i did, dude....and the GT3 Cup cars are way way wayyyyy more pimp than that.

12/4/2006 3:46:37 PM

What? You're crazy.

12/4/2006 3:48:07 PM

did you not see the cup cars? you must have been looking at something else.

12/4/2006 3:48:36 PM

yea, and evo > enzo > regular ferrari

12/4/2006 3:53:20 PM

Well if you thought they looked better then thats subjective but engineering wise this is a way more impressive then a stripped down Porsche.

12/4/2006 3:53:42 PM

you have obligations you should be working on

12/4/2006 3:53:42 PM

Quote :

"yea, and evo > enzo > regular ferrari "

omg i know...for real!

^ haha i am...i'm dumping a 300gb hard drive as we speak because my 100gb wasn't enough for the video

12/4/2006 3:54:35 PM

jesus h mother of god, wtf kind of storage format did the camera use?!?1one
btw, encode that motherfucker in mpeg4 asap


[Edited on December 4, 2006 at 4:17 PM. Reason : .]

12/4/2006 4:16:36 PM

i hate decals all over cars like that

12/4/2006 4:28:14 PM

i just exported one session for web use...its great quality and its only 45mb...gonna upload to youtube.

I will put all the video on a DVD unedited and then edit a dvd with a menu etc for myself...if anyone else wants a copy of that let me know.

12/4/2006 5:50:51 PM

^ HDV cam?





I'll take 3 of each of the cars plz

12/4/2006 6:10:13 PM

Quote :

"special 100-octane fuel mapping "

I wouldn't consider a car that doesn't run pump gas a full street car. Of course, that kind of power with even 100 octane is a major accomplishment.

12/4/2006 7:29:22 PM

100 octane isn't bad but i'm sure 93+ meth could get them to the same place or more.

12/4/2006 7:36:12 PM

12/4/2006 10:45:05 PM

You can get 100+ Octane from a street pump in Europe.

I believe Shell and BP offer em.

12/4/2006 11:03:54 PM

The gas station closest to my parent's home in charlotte has 100 octane fuel. I remember when gas was cheap it was $4.99 a gallon and then $5.99, no clue what it is now or if it has even gone higher than that.

12/5/2006 8:09:00 AM

^ Balentyne?

That always used to crack me up...with the way most of the cars that could actually take advantage of 100 octane fuel are driven, they might as well have 93.

12/5/2006 8:57:45 AM

everycar here would benefit from 89 octane.

dont hate

12/5/2006 9:09:36 AM

^^bingo. unfortunately, i dont think there are many/any highly tuned porsches in the neighborhood that could use it. for the most part there really isnt any baller cars in ballentyne. dont get me wrong, there are a shit ton of bmws, mercedes, lexus, and other luxury cars but not really any exotics. i think i might have seen one ferrari with some hot ass trophy wife driving it, but it wasnt anything new and this was several years ago.

12/5/2006 12:23:48 PM

You really call it a street car when there's one gas station in Cary that sells exactly what it's tuned for, 100 unleaded?

12/5/2006 6:19:03 PM