9ff unviels a Porsche 356 Speedster 'tribute', the Speed9

bivin · 21st November 2009, 23:04

German tuner 9ff is set to present their second independent complete vehicle at the Essen Motor Show next weekend. Based on the potent 997 Turbo, the 9ff Speed9 pays homage to the Porsche 356/ 1500S Speedster of 1955 and features a number of modifications that give it more power and handling prowess.

9ff is a bit shy with the details, but for the body the windshield has been shortened and the rear hump that houses the folding roof has been replaced with a flat hard cover for that speedster "level vehicle silhouette" look.

The bi turbo engine pushes out 478kW (650hp) and 890Nm at 2,850rpm. Engineers used a sports air filter, upgraded the ECU, installed a 9ff sports exhaust system including a new sports catalytic converter to achieve these results. It is driven by a Tiptronic gearbox with integrated paddles.

P.S: suhaas!! i finally scooped up a news on a Porsche before you!!
Improved handling will come from adjustable stabilisers on the front and rear axles, double springs and four aluminium spring plates. To stop it dead on its tracks is a 9ff brake system consisting of 380mm "compound" brake discs, 6-piston calipers and 9ff brake pads.

The aerodynamic package includes a front apron, side skirts and a rear apron. The interior boasts an alcantara dashboard, special 9ff Speed9 sports seats and a sports steering wheel. Most of the other bits and pieces can be customised to the buyer's wishes.

Hopefully 9ff will also release performance figures when unveiling the car.

P.S: @suhaas, i finally scooped up a Porsche story before you!! just kidding buddy!!

Source: Worldcarfans

Nikhilb2008 · 21st November 2009, 23:15

How is this a tribute to the 356? That's outrageous. This is just another modded 911. So, now these tuners have fallen to such low levels? Modify a standard 911 and then label it whatever you want?

1100D · 21st November 2009, 23:58

356 tribute has japanese looking bumpers? Cool.

suhaas307 · 23rd November 2009, 09:16

It is in fact a bit outrageous! But it tingles a few senses as well! I never liked Porsche's take on Cabriolet convertibles because their rear was to bulbous and completely out of proportion, but this modification has changed that. If they made it look cleaner with pretty much the same rear, it would be amazing!

Nice post!

akshay4587 · 23rd November 2009, 09:24

How on earth is this thing related to 356?

***Scratches Head***

21st November 2009, 23:04	#1
bivin BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: India Posts: 982 Thanked: 230 Times	9ff unviels a Porsche 356 Speedster 'tribute', the Speed9 German tuner 9ff is set to present their second independent complete vehicle at the Essen Motor Show next weekend. Based on the potent 997 Turbo, the 9ff Speed9 pays homage to the Porsche 356/ 1500S Speedster of 1955 and features a number of modifications that give it more power and handling prowess. 9ff is a bit shy with the details, but for the body the windshield has been shortened and the rear hump that houses the folding roof has been replaced with a flat hard cover for that speedster "level vehicle silhouette" look. The bi turbo engine pushes out 478kW (650hp) and 890Nm at 2,850rpm. Engineers used a sports air filter, upgraded the ECU, installed a 9ff sports exhaust system including a new sports catalytic converter to achieve these results. It is driven by a Tiptronic gearbox with integrated paddles. P.S: suhaas!! i finally scooped up a news on a Porsche before you!! Improved handling will come from adjustable stabilisers on the front and rear axles, double springs and four aluminium spring plates. To stop it dead on its tracks is a 9ff brake system consisting of 380mm "compound" brake discs, 6-piston calipers and 9ff brake pads. The aerodynamic package includes a front apron, side skirts and a rear apron. The interior boasts an alcantara dashboard, special 9ff Speed9 sports seats and a sports steering wheel. Most of the other bits and pieces can be customised to the buyer's wishes. Hopefully 9ff will also release performance figures when unveiling the car. P.S: @suhaas, i finally scooped up a Porsche story before you!! just kidding buddy!! Source: Worldcarfans Attached Thumbnails Last edited by bivin : 21st November 2009 at 23:08.
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Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	How is this a tribute to the 356? That's outrageous. This is just another modded 911. So, now these tuners have fallen to such low levels? Modify a standard 911 and then label it whatever you want?
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1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,079 Times View My Garage	356 tribute has japanese looking bumpers? Cool.
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23rd November 2009, 09:16	#4
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,251 Times	It is in fact a bit outrageous! But it tingles a few senses as well! I never liked Porsche's take on Cabriolet convertibles because their rear was to bulbous and completely out of proportion, but this modification has changed that. If they made it look cleaner with pretty much the same rear, it would be amazing! Nice post!
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23rd November 2009, 09:24	#5
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	How on earth is this thing related to 356? *Scratches Head*
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