Edo Competition 911 GT2 R
Friday 14 September 2007


Porsche’s new 997 GT2 only made its world debut this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show so there’s still plenty of life kicking in the former 996 version. The tuners at Germany’s Edo Competition were given the chance to perform one last major performance upgrade for the 996 GT2 before it comes time to modify the new model.
Dubbed the GT2 R, the regular GT2 was given a series of enhancements in the areas of brakes, suspension, engine, transmission, aerodynamics, exhaust system, interior and wheels. The complete bodykit, giving the car a very 997 look, is made entirely of carbon-fiber and consists of a new front skirt, radiator inlets, brake cooling ducts, pumped fenders, a front lip spoiler, and mesh inserts front and rear.
Other upgrades include new headlights, larger brakes with four-piston fixed calipers, a KW fully adjustable sports suspension and 18in wheels shod with Michelin rubber that measure a whopping 13in across up back.

 

It's ugly, but I'd put money on it being fast.

 

That front spoiler would last about 5 minutes on city streets and parking lots.

 

Sounds like a waste of time and money for me!

 

I absolutely love it.

 

I think I just threw up a little, look at the rear wheels as they dont even fill in properly within the widened rear end flares.
I dont understand why someone would take a 996 and make it look like a 997.

I say Fugly, period. Yuck. As far as the looks go thats for sure.

 

I am all about upgrading a GT2 and making it better.. Needless to say we have spent considerable amounts doing this to our GT2.

Personally I dont like 997 headlights on a 996 GT2...


Oh well to each his own..