That car is how the 997TT should have looked from the factory

 

It's impressive
It really scares me...can't beleive 3 8 7 Km/h top speed...my god!

 

Agree - how many SPR1's are on the road versus the number of RT12's - both great cars but only one is proven.

 

i am loving what im seeing
besides the high horsepower, which really doesnt mean much to me ...

the use of alumium, KEVLAR, and carbon fiber is what i love

also, the 15" ceramics from the S8, and the fact that it weighs a couple hundred pounds under 3000,..... this thing must be a BLAST to drive...

 

Hopefully there will be more to come, as the testing and press carried out here in Spain, was open to over a dozen major Auto names, with the sole purpose of catching a glimpse of this rare beast.

From what I've seen, heard, and read this is the first publication to be released in the US from this particular press weekend a couple months back. With that said, I can assure you there are plenty more to come.

The SPR1 project began in 2005/2006 and has endured hours and thousands of miles of testing. Not to mention SPORTEC AG has been in the conversion game now for over 10 years. To say it's not proven is kind of a stretch. This project has surpassed the $1 million mark for research, design, and testing. One can only imagine how many cars will need to be sold to turn profit...

I understand your concern with the simple fact that Ruf has more RT12's on the road but I wouldn't go as far as saying that makes them a more reliable automobile.

 

All I have to say is wow. But a little to steep in price. Glad to know that SPORTEC has invested so much into R&D I don't doubt that the SPR1 is a beast.

 

Exactly my point.

Just like when AutoBild "tested" the LP640, they were only permitted to drive it at max 70 km/h for photos. And the oh so fast Saleen couldn't drive faster than ~280 km/h until it hit the ground with the front spolier.

I don't doubt the Sportec is an awesome car, and they have a record of delivering, but I want to see some acceleration figures from a magazine

There are 500 hp cars that are faster than they "should" be, and 900 hp cars that are slower than they "should" be.

btw, isn't the SPR1 limited to 10 cars or do I remember wrong?

 

Yup, 10 set for production.

 

German driver,

thanks for the article, much appreciated.

Do you know if the spr1 will be tested by AMS, or any of the other magazines who head to nardo for the high speed shootout?

Last year was a bit of disappointed with "only" 370kmh(i mean that in the very loosest sense, its a great figure, but i was hoping for more), when a 9ff soft top did 380...

adam