GEMBALLA TORNADO

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GEMBALLA TORNADO (Based on Porsche 958 Cayenne) Bodykits contains: Aerodynamics (All parts produced in carbon-fibre) – Front skirt with integrated LED daytime running lights and air intakes – Front spoiler lip finished in visible black carbon-fibre – Partial section of front bonnet finished in visible black carbon-fibre – Partial section of front fenders finished in visible black carbon-fibre – Center door sections finished in visible black carbon-fibre – Side skirts with air intakes finished in visible black carbon-fibre – Rear skirt center section and outtakes finished in visible black carbon-fibre – Rear skirt diffusor finished in visible black carbon-fibre – Part of rear spoiler in visible black carbon-fibre – Highly polished stainless steel logo GEMBALLA integrated into black carbon-fibre section on tailgate – Window frames and trim strips in carbon-fibre – All visible black carbon-fibre parts gloss laquered Suspension, Brakes – SPORT-Suspension with level control – Brake system with 411 mm / 380 mm brake discs and billet 6-piston / 4-piston brake calipers Wheels – Wheelset GEMBALLA GT FORGED Front: 10.5J x 22“ / with 295 / 30 / R22XL tyres Rear: 12.0J x 22“ / with 335 / 25 / R22XL tyres Wheel spokes painted in exterior colour Engine – V8, 4.806 cm³, 514KW (721 hp) – Sport-exhaust system with throttle mechanism, 4 tailpipes, plasma coated Interior – Front center middle console with logo GEMBALLA TORNADO No. XX / 30 and 30th Anniversary logo – Rear center middle console with logo GEMBALLA TORNADO No. XX / 30 – Ambient light inlets in door panel with TORNADO logo – Ambient light entrance blends with TORNADO logo – F1 steering wheel with shifter paddles

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Aerodynamics While the second generation Cayenne is a massive 185kg lighter than its forbearer, the TORNADO shaves a further 70kg from this. Almost every exterior body panel is replaced by a bespoke carbon-fibre one, made exclusively for GEMBALLA in Germany. The new panels include the front and rear bumpers and wings, bonnet, doors, outer sills, and the outer skin of the tailgate. To ensure that all these new components fit the OE mounting points perfectly, state-of-the-art digital measuring equipment was used to precisely dimension the base vehicle in the first instance. A Dominant Look: The GEMBALLA TORNADO has a strong and well-defined character that evolved from a combination of its sporty styling ethos and the aerodynamic, engine and chassis upgrades required to meet its performance objectives. The aerodynamic and engine improvements are inexorably linked, and the various intakes that feed cooling air to the intake tract, intercoolers, and brakes have a direct bearing on aesthetics as well as drag. Other elements such as the daytime running lights and fog lights were also neatly integrated into the styling, with ‘form follows function’ as their Holy Grail. The TORNADO’s carbon-fibre flanks each have a deep drawn recess inspired by the original trademark motif on the GEMBALLA AVALANCHE. A similar styling element is incorporated into the rear bumper. The four round taillights give the rear end of the TORNADO a sportier look, with the ‘four round’ concept reinforced by big quad exhaust outlets. The TORNADO’s tough, purposeful, yet sleek look led readers of Auto Bild Sportscars, one of Germany’s best-selling car magazines, to vote it Sportiest SUV of the Year, 2011. Interior Choosing a GEMBALLA car is making a statement that can be further underlined by a matching bespoke interior. When it comes to a personal choice of colour and trim materials, the sky is the limit. High-quality leather and fine fabrics – plain or patterned – add to the feeling of unbridled luxury, and even the smallest switches and panels can be covered in fine leather or colour-coded. Trim insert panels in aluminum, stainless steel, carbon, wood, or even diamonds can all be handcrafted to complete a unique interior portrait. The experience and attention to detail of GEMBALLA’s master craftsmen and upholsterers guarantees a perfect result that will surprise and delight the owner. This is automotive haute couture at its finest. GEMBALLA’s bespoke programme also accommodates audiophiles and fans of technology, and anything from state-of-the-art multi-media to a built-in fridge to cool your champagne can be integrated into an interior. Suspension / Brakes The TORNADO’s driving dynamics impress with their overall balance, which means not just raw speed, but also a good ride as well as fine handling and braking. The latter three qualities are aided and abetted by the relatively low unsprung weight of the 10.5J and 12.0J x 22-inch forged alloy wheels that wear 295/35 ZR22 and 335/30 ZR22 tyres. Thanks to their narrow spokes, these elegant wheels appear even larger than they are. Their open spoke design showcases the powerful brake system, designed exclusively for GEMBALLA by Brembo. These massive cross-drilled and grooved 411mm and 380mm diameter vented front and rear brake discs are clamped by six and four-piston calipers. Each caliper is milled from a solid alloy billet, F1 style, and its weight is around 3.0 kg, less than half that of its OE equivalent. A supplementary ram air ventilation system further enhances brake cooling, so the system works strongly and tirelessly to haul the TORNADO down from the big speeds it so easily attains. Engine / Exhaust System The engineer’s goal was clearly defined from the outset; a 35-40% power boost, accompanied by 30% more torque. With its modified intake, turbochargers, larger intercoolers, exhaust system and ECU, the GEMBALLA TORNADO’s twin-turbo V8 now packs a 721hp/529 kW punch, underpinned by an electronically limited maximum torque value of 955 Nm. The resulting performance is amazing for such a huge vehicle, and the TORNADO’s 0-100km time of just 4.1 sec sets a new performance benchmark for full-sized SUVs. Nail the throttle, and the incomparably extrovert soundtrack of the TORNADO’s stainless steel sports exhaust system turns heads. And as this sleek SUV rapidly departs into the distance, the four round rear lights and four round billet alloy exhaust tips clearly say GEMBALLA. (SOURCE: GEMBALLA)

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The Gemballa Tornado program is the first creation of the new company and includes carbon-fiber body panels, a new wheel set, uprated braking system and ECU upgrade, The new front styling has a new large grille, flanked by two smaller ones providing additional ram air for the two stages of uprated, twin-turbocharged engine. Brake cooling ducts sit beside the fog lights, and the vertical LED daytime running lights are also added and the complete carbon fiber door assemblies are designed as direct replacements for the steel factory units, and incorporate the factory steel side impact protection bars, central locking and electric window mechanisms.  

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