The Tornado 4x4 will arrive in the guise of a Cayenne with no-nonsense overlanding capability that would make the original from Porsche blush with admiration. As if these two projects weren’t Porsche 911 Turbo-based Avalanche gains aggressive aero, more power. When it comes to modified Porsches, tuning house Gemballa is easily one of the most recognizable brands in the market. Gemballa Design, March 7, 2017 March 9, 2017, Aftermarket & Tuning, 2017 Geneva Motor Show, 911, 911 Turbo, 991.2, 991.2 Turbo, Avalanche, Gemballa, 0 With the GEMBALLA AVALANCHE, based on the Porsche 991 Turbo, the Leonberg finishing manufactory is presenting its unrivalled performance in the individualisation of supercars again at the Geneva Super Rare Gemballa Avalanche Porsche 930 Turbo Is Still Expensive May. 03, 2020 3:36 PM ET by Jay Traugott For Sale / 11 Comments Original 1986 price: nearly $700,000. In the 1980s, if you had the cash to buy a Porsche 911 Turbo but sheer speed wasn’t enough to impress your inner Pablo Escobar, you went slant nose with Uwe Gemballa. The A.V. Club Deadspin so maybe just a gemballa kit on a regular turbo S? bc i kno this isnt a gemballa avalanche Reply First and only Porsche, 2017 911 targa 4 991.2. 詳しくはこちらからhttps://gemballa.tokyo/ (JAPANESE)http://eng.gemballa.tokyo/ (ENGLISH)http://chinese.gemballa.tokyo/ (CHINESE)年式:2007年メーカー The Avalanche debuted in 1985 with a price tag of 390,000 DM (nearly $700,000 in 1989) and quickly became the wheels of choice for some very high-profile celebrities such as the rap-musician Vanilla Ice who immortalised the car in the lyrics of one of his songs – “Of course a Vanilla rides the groove like a Gemballa Porsche”. Each Porsche 911 Gemballa Avalanche Premium Serie. Revell 1:24. 7160 1988 Nouvelles pièces. 86.000+ Les maquettistes nous utilisent. Créer un compte Connexion 37 33 1 63%. Porsche 918 Spyder. 11 28 0 61%. Ferrari F12 tdf. 4 23 0 61%. Ferrari LaFerrari. 11 39 1 65%. A well known and ever expanding car collection of KHK of Doha, Qatar. SPXmtz4. Home News Super Rare Gemballa Avalanche Porsche 930 Turbo Is Still Expensive May. 03, 2020 3:36 PM ET For Sale Original 1986 price: nearly $700,000. If you have around $200,000 to spare on a new ride, you could go out and buy a new 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo. But if you want something that'll stand out from the rest of the pack that still wears the Stuggart crest and don't mind going a bit old school, then this 1986 Porsche 930 Turbo-based Gemballa Avalanche is the Porsche 930 was already one of the best high-performance sports cars of the 1980s before aftermarket tuners Gemballa and RUF decided to take a crack at making it even better. Gemballa has long been known for its, shall we say, unique exterior styling and bespoke Uwe Gemballa was tragically murdered in 2010 while in South Africa for a business trip gone wrong. But there were happier times. RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile The Avalanche debuted in 1985 with a price tag of 390,000 Deutsche Marks, or about $700,000. Almost immediately it became the must-have exotic for 80s era celebrities like rapper Vanilla Ice. He even mentioned the car in the lyrics for one of his songs: "Of course a Vanilla rides the groove like a Gemballa Porsche." Each 930 donor car received bespoke body panels and interior upgrades fitted with the era's latest for RUF, the renowned performance tuner was given the task of mechanical upgrades, including a dual-exhaust system, power output upgrade to 375 horsepower, and a five-speed "dog-leg" manual transmission. There are also 17-inch chrome-finished split-rim alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot rubber, chrome strut brace, and pop-up headlights instead of the classic fixed units. RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile The interior is decked out with white dials, black leather sports seats, an electric sunroof and windows, and air conditioning. There's even a Cobra alarm system and an Alpine tuner CD player complete with a digital amplifier. This Avalanche's backstory dates back to 1986 when it was first registered to a dealer in Puerto Rico. Somewhere along the way, it was shipped to the UK where it remains today. It's just one of 15 examples built. Supposedly, it was built towards the very end of the production run and has barely been driven. There's less than 14,000 miles on its price? 199,950 GBP, or about $249,000 according to current exchange rates. Like we said, if you can afford a new 911 Turbo, this ultra-rare 80s oddity is also doable. The car is located in the UK so expect additional shipping costs. RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile RUF Automobile 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 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