The Gemballa Avalanche was originally conceived in the 80’s and based upon the Porsche 911/930. The design was outrageous at the time with large wide body kits and over-the-top styling. PORSCHE 911 (997) China.jpg 5,280 × 3,064; 3.91 MB. Porsche 997 (fake Ruf) (2).jpg 768 × 354; 362 KB. Porsche Gemballa Avalanche GTR600 (7551793160) This HD wallpaper is about Porsche Gt2 Evo - Gemballa Avalanche 600, sports, custom, super, Original wallpaper dimensions is 1920x1200px, file size is 197.84KB Private collection of a highly curated collection of modern & modern classic supercars. Based in the UK, this collection features a very tastefully curated selection of contemporary supercars, and classics that are well driven. . Not to be confused with the lifted 959-inspired Porsche 911 that Uwe Gemballa’s son Marc Philipp will reveal later this year, the actual Gemballa tuning company has set its sights on making an off-road-ready Nine Eleven as well. The Gemballa Avalanche should be a name quite familiar to those who have been keeping an eye on the aftermarket scene, but this is isn’t an ordinary version of the amped-up 911 as the teaser sketch portrays a sports car for all types of terrain. Gemballa has been thinking about doing a rugged version of Stuttgart’s machine for about four years, and will be coming out with the Avalanche 4x4 within the next 24 months. While sketches usually exaggerate the details, the real thing should still be quite nice and even more spectacular than RUF’s new Rodeo concept. The Avalanche 4x4 will be complemented by a Tornado 4x4 representing a Porsche Cayenne with serious off-road credentials. The crown jewel in Gemballa’s portfolio will be its own mid-engined supercar, complete with over 800 bhp to run the 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) sprint in less than two and a half seconds and do 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) in seconds. Meanwhile, the previous and current generations of the 911 will get more than 1,000 bhp this summer courtesy of an upgrade package positioned above the GTR 8XX Evo-R BiTurbo. The current pack already transforms the 911 into a monster, unlocking 818 bhp and 1,098 Newton-metres (810 pound-feet) of torque for a 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in seconds and a top speed exceeding 230 mph (370 km/h). On top of that, the Gemballa Avalanche RS prototype unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show will morph into a production model later this year in a limited-run series based on the 991 and 992 generations of the sports car. According to the tuner, its "performance data will outshine all comparable vehicles." Gemballa is developing a bespoke car: With more and more companies toying around with the idea of a versatile 911, we can’t help but wonder why Porsche isn’t coming out with an off-road version of its iconic car considering the company always seems eager to expand the 911 lineup. If I’m allowed to dream, a modern-day equivalent of the amazing 1989 Panamericana concept would be pretty sweet. Source: Gemballa Hide press release Show press release Gemballa sharpens its corporate strategy and provides an outlook on future models. The Luxury Customization Division will be greatly expanded in the future in addition to Hypercar development Leonberg, Gemballa, the world renowned southern German refinement and tuning company, will in future divide its business areas into three separate divisions. The development and production of the first own Gemballa Hypercar will be done in the Hypercar Division (HD). Additionally, the Luxury Customization Division (LCD) will group together the previous areas of vehicle refinement, performance enhancements, limited small series and one-offs. The Gemballa Classics Division (CD) will now be responsible for the maintenance and restoration of classic Gemballa vehicles. Delimitation of the business areas for more dynamism “With the delimitation of the individual business areas and the management as a separate profit centre, we want to ensure a clearer corporate structure. This should especially also have a positive impact on current fundraising activities. All areas are currently being equipped with new investments and will be greatly expanded in the future. The focus remains on expanding our already high quality standards. We will be introducing numerous new models over the next 24 months and expanding our dealer network worldwide,” states Steffen Korbach, owner and CEO of Gemballa. New Gemballa Avalanche 4x4 and Tornado 4x4 He continues: “First and foremost, we will continue to focus on customizing and increasing the performance of Porsche models, but we are also open to other brands. The prototype of the Gemballa Avalanche RS based on the Porsche 991, which was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2017, is now to be launched this year in an exclusive small series based on the Porsche 991 and 992. The performance data will outshine all comparable vehicles. In 2016, we already discussed the development of a 4x4 variant of the Porsche Cayenne as the Gemballa Tornado 4x4 and the Porsche 911 as the Gemballa Avalanche 4x4. Designs for both vehicles have been in the drawer for a long time.” Performance increase with over 1,000 HP in preparation The Luxury Customization Division is currently marketing very successfully the body kit conversion for the Porsche 991/992 under the name “GTR 8XX Evo-R BiTurbo” with an increase in performance to currently 818 bhp and 1,098 Nm and an acceleration of seconds from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) and a top speed of over 370 km/h (230 mph). A performance variant with over 1,000 bhp is being worked on and will be launched in the summer. High investments in development and expansion of high quality standards “After years of consolidation, we are now preparing a major product offensive with new considerable investments,” says Steffen Korbach, adding: “A lot has changed in our sector. Stricter state guidelines and laws, new trends, and competition from vehicle manufacturers are having a massive impact on the vehicle customization business. We have worked long and hard and since 2010 have invested over 15 million Euro in modernizing the brand and improving product quality. All of this with the aim of standing out from the mainstream also in the future.” Exterior There are no let-ups with Gemballa’s Avalanche program, so off the bat, it’s important to establish that point since information about this kit is going to come fast and heavy. It’s only fitting that we start with the exterior where the Porsche 911 gets arguably one of the most extensive aerodynamic kits that have been fitted into a Porsche. Over in the front, a new skirt and a carbon hood dominate the proceedings. The latter, in particular, comes with a carbon fiber scoop. Gemballa also added LED daytime running lights and massive carbon fiber intakes to the 911, helping improve its profile while also adding a few more elements of aerodynamic aid to the sports car. As stout as the 911 looks in the front, its side profile is just as potent. There are new side skirts that improves driving stability and the fenders have been extended to make room for the wider tires. Move to the rear and this is where the potency of Gemballa’s aero kit is in full display. The gargantuan rear spoiler comes with an adjustable wing profile that provides the necessary increase in downforce that allows the car to remain firmly on the ground when it’s running on full speed. That’s especially important when it’s navigating along fast corners since all that power is going to make it especially tricky to drive. Then there’s the aforementioned GT-style fin, which is more than just there for aesthetic purposes. With all that power, that fin is going to play a crucial role in ensuring that the 911 Turbo becomes a lot easier to handle. The rear apron has also been redesigned and the designs of those quad tailpipes are particularly eye-catching in part because they create the look of four jet turbines. Completing this section of the Avalanche program is a new set of 21-inch gold-finished, forged alloy whees wrapped in 255/30 ZR21 and 325/25 ZR21 tires, respectively. What other tuners are offering The past few months have given us a number of Porsche tuning programs for the 911 Turbo and a handful, in particular, are interesting to take note of in light of what Gemballa has created with its new Avalanche kit. First up, let’s look at TechArt, who also is considered as a savant when it comes to building aftermarket kits for the 911. TechArt’s program also involves around an aero kit that includes goodies like a multi-stage, adjustable, two-piece front spoiler with an integrated splitter and a fixed rear wing. Cosmetic modifications are also on the table, including side skirts, air intakes, and side mirrors. All of these parts, mind you, are made directly from the German tuner’s very own in-house carbon fiber shop, hence the TechArt is also offering carbon fiber parts as cosmetic additions to the 911’s exterior. These parts are made from the German’s tuner’s in-house carbon fiber shop and can be personalized in a variety of finishes, including matte or high-gloss on a number of the Porsche’s body components like the side skirts, air intakes, and side mirrors. TechArt’s offer is a good alternative to Gemballa, but if there are 911 owners out there that don’t particularly care for aerodynamic bits, a tuner like Wimmer and its fancy paint colors and graphics makes for an equally interesting option. Note: side by side photo of the Porsche 911 Turbo S by TechArt and the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet by Wimmer RS. What Porsche is offering While we’re in the business of simpler modifications, there’s also the door that leads directly to Porsche Exclusive. Stuttgart’s very own personalization division has a plethora of packages and options to choose from. Color options are extensive if owners of the 911 go this route. A lot of these colors even come as exclusives that won’t be found anywhere else. There’s also the Aerokit Package that his package consists of two key components: a front spoiler lip and a redesigned rear lid. Other Porsche Exclusive-designed components include bespoke headlamps and taillights, exclusive wheels, body trims, and custom paint colors of the bespoke variety. Interior Gemblalla’s Avalanche interior program for the Porsche 911 is a picture of refinement, even if it looks a little overblown for some. The overarching modus here is to dress up the interior space, which in this case involves adding plenty of black and white leather to go with heavy doses of Alcantara and visible carbon fiber. The result as a clean driving space and one that creates a nice contrast to the dramatic body color of the sports car. There is one particularly significant change to the interior layout. The rear seats have been changed to a pair of foldable seats, which Gemballa accomplished by removing the stock rear seats, fitting two distinct seats, and extending the center tunnel to create an independent separation of the two. It’s not the most ideal aftermarket interpretation of the 911’s interior, but it certainly is a unique one. What other tuners are offering Going back to TechArt’s program reveals a lot of interesting details about what this tuner has in store for the Porsche 911. Just like Gemballa, leather, Alcantara, and carbon fiber all play prominent roles in the program. TechArt even has color-matched instrument dials and lacquered seat backpanels to anyone who may want to get them. Last but not least is an exclusive "Type 7" sport steering wheel that is actually based on the raw steering wheel trim of Porsche’s optional GT Sport steering wheel for the 911. The steering wheel’s functions are obviously kept intact, but the design itself has been reshaped and dressed in the good stuff, which by the way means plenty of fine leather, Alcantara, carbon fiber, and leather piping. What Porsche is offering It’s been established that Porsche Exclusive is its own go-to tuning house for all things Porsche 911. In this instance, owners of the sports car are in line for some saucy upgrades. Two previous examples, including the 911 Turbo Lime Gold, provide stunning examples of the potential of Porsche Exclusive. Note: side-by-side interior photos of the Porsche 911 Turbo Lime Gold and the 911 Cabriolet by Porsche Exclusive. Care to dress the 911 in a full red leather treatment with splashes of aluminum inserts and carbon fiber surrounds? Porsche Exclusive has those in spades, and a whole lot more. Drivetrain For a car that already packs a bi-turbo six-cylinder engine that produces 560 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque, the Porsche 911 Turbo S is already an impressive car. But “impressive” only goes so far as what tuners are willing to settle for, and in all the years that Gemballa has been around, settling for something is one of the things it has never done. So instead of being happy that the 911 Turbo is now just a cartwheel shy of producing 600 horsepower, Gemballa went ahead and developed a newly programmed engine and gearbox electrical system, added a performance turbocharger system, and installed new intake manifolds and air suction housing made of carbon, new throttle valve bodies, a high-performance air filter and reworked cylinder heads and valves. The result is an output of 820 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque out of the six-cylinder engine. Do the math and that adds up to an extra 280 horses and 214 pound-feet of torque from the aforementioned standard output. Gemballa has yet to say how the massive shot in power attributed to its program affects the car’s performance time, but since the 911 Turbo is already capable of covering 60 mph from a stand-still position in a staggering seconds to go with a top speed that should easily eclipse 220 mph. Gemballa’s achieved output is incredibly difficult to compete against, but don’t discount what TechArt was able to accomplish. For its part, TechArt is offering two separate power kits highlighted by improvements to the engines’ engine management unit. In the case of the 911 Turbo S, the modifications add up to an output of 640 horsepower and 649 pound-feet of torque, enough to help the psports car sprint from 0 to 60 mph in seconds before peaking with a top speed of 210 mph. Even better, TechArt has said that it’s lining up a more potent program for the 911 Turbo S that’s scheduled to arrive in 2017. That one gets an output of 720 horses and 678 pound-feet of torque. If Porsche 911 owners want something that already sits close to what Gemballa achieved, TopCar’s Stinger GT3 Gen2 kit is a good option. The tuner didn’t reveal the extent of work it did on the turbocharged six engine, but it did claim to get a new output of 750 horsepower out of it, resulting in a 0-to-60-mph sprint time of seconds and a top speed of 217 mph. Check out the table below to see how these programs compare to one another. Pricing The whole Avalanche program, donor car included, comes up to a price of €389,600, which is about $411,750 based on current exchange rates. Considering that the standard 911 Turbo retails for just under $200,000, the Avalanche program itself costs a little more than what the actual 911 Turbo goes for. It’s certainly not for those who can’t handle tuning programs costing more than the actual car itself. By comparison, Wimmer’s program for the 911 Turbo S comes up to a little over $100,000 while TechArt’s engine program only costs around $4,300. Big difference in prizes, right? CompetitionPorsche 911 Turbo S by Edo Competition Lining up competitors to Gemballa’s massive Avalanche program is made a little trickier by how extensive the kit really is. Even this old program from Edo Competition for both the 911 Turbo and Turbo S models only comes with an increase in output of about 600 horsepower, less than the numbers achieved by Gemballa, TechArt, and Wimmer. It’s still a pretty significant program though as it’s capable of giving the sports car a 0-to-60-mph sprint time of just seconds to go with a top speed of 213 mph. Read the full review here. Conclusion There are a number of different ways on how owners of the Porsche 911 can go about getting programs for the German sports car. Gemballa’s Avalanche program may be the most expensive option (by a mile, really) but it also ends up with the 911 looking like this. I know it’s not for everyone, but for those who are looking for a program that’s heavy on the upgrades with a price tag that’s just as extreme, this one just might be for you. Remember though, anybody who does get the Avalanche program for the 911 should understand the kind of power this kit is able to unlock out of the Porsche. Love it Heavy on the aeros Fancy interior Almost 300 extra horsepower on tap Leave it Very expensive Not for everyone Other options available Durante muchos años Gemballa fue una de los especialistas en modelos Porsche más famosa en todo el mundo. Sin embargo la marca alemana no ha pasado últimamente por sus mejores momentos, especialmente tras la muerte de su fundador Uwe Gemballa. Ahora sin embargo parecen empezar a resurgir con unos cuantos proyectos en mente que se enmarcarán en tres nuevas divisiones distintas: la División Hypercar (que posiblemente incluya su futuro superdeportivo de 800 CV del que empezamos a conocer datos hace poco), la División de clásicos de Gemballa, la División de personalización de lujo. Y es que en el futuro de Gemballa no podían faltar unas cuantas preparaciones para los recientes modelos de Porsche que prometen y mucho. Gemballa Vuelve el 911 off-roadEntre ellas posiblemente la más llamativa sea este nuevo Avalanche con un marcado carácter off-road. Se le conocerá com Gemballa Avalanche 4x4 y los primeros bocetos publicados por la marca ya dejan claro que a su lado los Porsche clásicos que corrieron en el Dakar parecerán insignificantes. La idea de Gemballa es tenerlo listo para llegar al mercado dentro de los dos próximos allá de sus agresivas ruedas con neumáticos off-road y su elevada altura al suelo, si por algo destaca este Porsche es por su agresivo y enorme alerón trasero instalado en una carrocería más agresiva de anchos pasos de rueda y nuevas entradas de aire, incluyendo dos en el techo. Gemballa Un futuro ambicioso para GemballaGemballa ha anunciado además que a este Avalanche 4x4 le acompañará una versión equivalente para el Cayenne con el nombre de Tornado 4x4 que ofrecerá un rendimiento off-road aún mayor. Serán dos versiones de altos vuelos que acompañarán a nuevas preparaciones de los 991 y 992 que superarán los CV, así como al reciente GTR 8XX Evo-R BiTurbo y por supuesto el futuro superdeportivo propio de la marca. En total la marca asegura haber invertido más de 15 millones de euros en los últimos 10 años para modernizar la marca y mejorar la calidad de sus productos según señaló el director ejecutivo y propietario de Gemballa, Steffen Korbach. Antonio Ramos Ochoa Especializado en el mundo del motor, la competición y la tecnología, Antonio Ramos Ochoa es redactor de Car and Driver. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at by , on March 9, 2011, 17:00 LISTEN 03:38 Many Porsche 911 models have been christened with the Avalanche name since the mid-1980s when Gemballa came out with their first Avalanche tuning package for the sports car. Since that first project, the Gemballa-911 models bearing the name have become masterpieces in their own right and Gemballa is ready to show the world just how special this model is. At the upcoming 2011 Retro Classics, Gemballa will prove that they offer the best tuning programs for the Porsche 911 models by bringing back the Avalanche GTR 750 EVO-R for display. This is a model that has been tuned to deliver an impressive 750hp and hit a top speed of 208 mph. Next to this impressive engine update, the Evo-R will also be heavily modified on both the exterior and the interior, with a new set of 20" racing wheels and a black and orange exterior combination to boot. Hit the jump to read more about the Gemballa Avalanche GTR 750 EVO-R. Exterior and Interior The aerodynamic package includes a new GT Evo front bumper, new front skirt, GT2 EVO front spoiler lip in carbon, GT headlights, GTR EVO rear skirt, GTR EVO-R rear spoiler in carbon, and a new set of 20" racing wheels. For the interior, the package adds special leather, a carbon package, Pole Position sport seats, a sport steering wheel, a digital instrument panel, floor mats, instrument dials, entrance blends, and alloy pedals. Engine Thanks to the engine updates provided by Gemballa, the Gemballa Avalanche GTR 750 EVO-R now delivers 750hp. As if the sheer number wasn’t enough, Gemballa also added a new sports exhaust system with four-pipes, a new sport brake system, and a new set of Coilover Suspensions. Prices This is one tuning package where, if you’re interested, you better give Gemballa a serious call. For the rest of us that just like to live vicariously through the wealthy customers willing and able to purchase the Avalanche, we’ll stick to ogling it at the 2011 Retro Classics on March 13, 2011. Competition There are thousands of tuning packages for the Porsche 911 Turbo, so choosing one for comparison is like Tiger Woods having to choose which mistress to take home for the night. Just recently Sportec revealed the SPR1 FLthat delivers an incredible 858 hp, but there were no changes made to the exterior. Gemballa has changed it up for the outside look of the car, but they stand at about 100 hp less than the SPR1 FL model. Six in one hand, half a dozen in the other. SpeedArt also has a pretty impressive package for the 911 Turbo called the BTR II 650 EVO. As you might have guessed it, the package develops a total of 650 HP and 900 NM of torque and will hit a top speed of over 208 mph. We’d easily still take the Avalanche over the BTR II 650 EVO any day of the week. Love it Looks great in Black and Orange Impressive engine update Carbon fiber elements Leave it Some of its competitors are still faster Gemballa may still be a rocky business deal Alina Moore Alina Joined the team in the early 2000s as one of the outlets very first experts, and she’s been with ever since. 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