Gemballa - Legendary Porsche Tuner

This lens is in chronological order, so we start with the early Gemballa models in the mid-1980s and end up with current models. Thankfully, Gemballa is back in business, and once again producing some of the fastest and most extreme Porsches on the roads today!

Overview:

Gemballa Squidoo Directory
Historic Gemballa Models
Gemballa Avalanche
Gemballa 500SEC Widebody
Gemballa 959 Replica
What bloggers are saying about Gemballa
Gemballa Mirage
Gemballa Testarossa
Gemballa 993 LeMans BiTurbo/GTR 600
Gemballa products on eBay
Gemballa 911 Extremo
Gemballa Diablo T50
Gemballa 996 GTR 750 EVO
Gemballa on YouTube
Gemballa V6 Turbo
Gemballa BiTurbo GT600
Gemballa Boxter Roadster 3.6
Gemballa Facebook Fan Page
Gemballa 996 BiTurbo GTR Cabriolet
Gemballa BiTurbo GT700
Gemballa 997 GT 3.8
Flickr Photos featuring Gemballa
Gemballa 997 GTR 650 EVO Avalanche
Gemballa 997 GT 500 Cabriolet
Gemballa Mirage GT
Gemballa Group Discussion
Gemballa Cayman GT 4.0L RS
Gemballa Avalanche 600 GT2 EVO
Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition
Gemballa Tribute Guestbook
Gemballa Tornado 750 GTS
Gemballa MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo
Gemballa on Amazon
Gemballa Mistrale Porsche Panamera
Gemballa Porsche Cayenne Tornado
Resurrection - Present Day

Seems that in 2001 a model similar to this one (which is based on the 996 GT2) was piloted around the Nurburgring in a time of 7:32.52, which at the time was a production car lap record. That was quicker than any TechArt, Blitz ,Caterham, Lamborghini or Ferrari road car that tried before it. Either way, Gemballa entered the millennium with, as usual, monster horsepower and outrageous styling.

When first introduced, the GTR 750 -- a one-off built for a Dubai client that wanted more than the "normal" GTR 600 -- was believed to have 750 horsepower. Recent tests have revealed that the actual output of the engine is more around 850 horsepower! Twin modified Garret T035 turbochargers replace the stock KKK units. These turbos combine with GT3-R heads, a machined crank and special connecting rods which increase the engine capacity to 3.8 liters.

Cayenne V6 owners were stuck with a paltry 242hp until Gemballa came to the rescue with their turbo kit. WIth a unique charge cooling system, it boosted the power up to 365hp, and added a body kit also.

With the arrival of the twin-turbo V8 Cayenne, Gemballa promptly offered their GT600 package, which bumped up the stock Cayenne Turbo from 450hp to 600hp. As always, a complete aero body kit and interior package was available.

Most tuners would have been content to add a sporty exhaust and maybe a set of wheels. Not Gemballa. Despite the fact that they could have simply swapped in the existing 911 Turbo setup, Gemballa chose instead to bore out the Boxter 3.4L engine to 3.6L and fit their own custom K16 turbochargers and triple front intercooler system. The result was 500 horsepower in a lightweight Boxter chassis.

The year 2003 was turning out to be a landmark year for Gemballa. In keeping with the droptop theme, a 911 Turbo Cabriolet was fully made-over with a twin-turbo 3.6L engine, complete aero body kit, and interior replacement with meticulous detail. The GTR conversion could also be performed on a hardtop.

How do you top a Gemballa Cayenne BiTurbo GT600? Create a GT700 the next year, of course. Fortunately, the brakes and suspension are thoroughly updated as well to handle 700hp in a vehicle this size.

With the introduction of the new 997 chassis, Gemballa set right to work developing a new package involving a twin-turbo 3.8L engine. Bodywork was kept subtle for a change. As per all Gemballa cars, the interior is also redone, including aluminum pedals and intricate seat detailing.

Soon Gemballa became known for his twin-turbo 3.8L powerplant, here displayed in an Avalanche model that is painted "Blood Orange". The combination of 650hp and rear-wheel-drive combined to deliver an intense, involving driving experience. Exhaust tips were reminiscent of the Porsche Carrera GT.

Gemballa drops the top on their successful 997 911 tuning package, and the result is a real stunner. With the wind in your hair, you could reach 60mph in four seconds flat, thanks to Gemballa's ubiquitous twin-turbo 3.8L powerplant.

Who could improve on a masterpiece like the Porsche Carrera GT? Argueably one of the best models Porsche has ever made, it was instantly catapulted - largely due to that haunting 5.7L V10 - into the domain of all-time great supercars. As usual, though, even the amazing can be fettled with.

Gemballa adds a hefty 60hp by tweaking the ECU and fitting its now-signature quad-tip exhaust, and its unearthly scream matched its insane appearance. Most notable are the roof intake scoop, massive fixed rear spoiler, and those fighter-jet exhaust tips. We were teased with a 1000hp rumor, but it is unclear if such a model was ever sold to the public.

Many today acknowledge that the Cayman is one of the best-handling cars in existence today, and fortunately Gemballa has also recognized that fact with their vaunted 4.0L conversion. As per all their creations, the interior is redone, and the brakes and suspension are upgraded. On the outside, a great-looking front and rear spoiler are added, with the visual effect recalling the Mirage GT, especially the exhaust tips.

The most mythical component, however, is that engine displacement package, which bumps the existing 3.4 to a monster 4.0 liters. Sadly, Gemballa never released official specs on the engine, but knowing their capabilities, it would be fair to assume close to 400hp, if not more. Another stunning offering from one of the world's premier Porsche tuners!

Porsche's GT2 is already a fearsome beast and a formidable street and track weapon, but as usual Gemballa improves dramatically on the original and brings an astounding machine to the table. Perhaps most noticeable from the outside is the sleek yet aggressive body kit, culminating in that massive rear wing and those distinctive Carrera GT-style exhaust tips.

Power is boosted to 600 horsepower and a pavement-rending 840 lb-ft of torque, making the Avalanche blindingly quick. From a dead stop, 62mph was dispatched in under 3.5 seconds, and the top speed hit 200mph . . . all while relaxing in a sumptuous interior as only Gemballa can create.

Gemballa's Mirage GT is back! This special Carbon Edition, limited to only 5 pieces, is designed to expand on the original Mirage GT concept with even more carbon fiber body components in place. As per usual, Gemballa fits their striking wheels, stunning interior work, and howling, bewitching exhaust, which helps bring power up to 670 horsepower.

The eye-catching inlet ducts are as aggressive as ever, helping to scoop in air and giving the appearance of a full-on race car, which the Carbon Edition certainly can be. One final send-off of a great car by a great tuner.

What is the world's most extreme luxury SUV? If you answered "a Gemballa-tuned Cayenne Turbo", you are absolutely correct! The Tornado 750 is hardly recognizeable as a Porsche by the time the exterior, interior, chassis, and engine are completely redone. The body kit (featuring quad exhausts similar to the Mirage GT) and hood alone are instantly showstopping, but the real treat is a scarcely-believeable 750 stump-pulling horsepower from the 4.8L twin-turbo V8.

Inside, swaths of leather, aluminum, carbon fiber and alcantara coddle with four bucket seats, a lifted gearbox, panoramic roof and Data Information Center. For the ultimate in SUV dominance, look no further than the Tornado 750 GTS. A 750 GTR version was also created, with rear-wheel-drive, a lightened body/chassis, and carbon fiber racing seats.

Perhaps no single creation of Gemballa's has stirred up quite as much controversy as the MIG-U1 based on the Ferrari Enzo supercar. It didn't help that this concept was revealed shortly before Uwe's disappearance, and it is unclear how many of the 25 slated for production were actually made. Regardless, the ideas laid out with the MIG-U1 showcase the engineering and thought process behind the scenes. Every body panel has been re-designed for maximum aerodynamics and downforce, improving on the original Enzo model dramatically.

Power is brought up to 700 horsepower, and the distinctive quad-pipe fighter-jet-style exhaust appear on the back, this time in a vertical arrangement. Nothing has been left untouched, as the interior gets a complete makeover, integrating high-end electronics with high-end materials to create a truly unique masterpiece.

Dialling back the extremeism and returning to the familiar ground of Porshe tuning, Gemballa offered their tuning program for the new Panamera Turbo, including a rather modest but striking body kit, wheels/suspension and power packages up to a ferocious 750 horsepower. The interior is offered with the usual luxurious appointments.

This is the first model unveiled after the new owners of Gemballa Automobiltechnik GmbH & Co. re-opened the doors to the famous shop.

Starting off their new ownership strong, Gemballa follows up with their program for the new 958 Cayenne Turbo -- the Tornado. Recalling the previous Tornado models, the major body panels are reskinned in arresting carbon fiber, and the rest of the vehicle is upgraded accordingly. Suspension, wheels and interior all get the customary Gemballa treatment, with engine tuning up to 700 horsepower.

Only 30 versions will be built, commemorating 30 years of Gemballa's influence on the automotive world.