RS Spyder Style Wheels Available for 911 Turbo

A new alloy wheel design, derived from the rims worn by the Porsche RS Spyder racing car, is now available exclusively for the 911 Turbo model.

This is a style of wheel that has been seen in all the right places recently – the Porsche RS Spyder sports prototype recently won all titles in the ALMS American Le Mans Series for the third time in a row. A further outstanding achievement of the Porsche RS Spyder is that it won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in its class this year at its very first attempt and also brought home the winner’s title in the European Le Mans Series.

For those of us lacking the opportunity to get behind the wheel of an RS Spyder, however, the Porsche 911 Turbo, widely recognised as the standard bearer for the rear-engine sports coupe, is not so bad a compromise. The latest all-wheel drive model, introduced in 2006, offers a power output of 480bhp from its flat-six 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged engine. The 911 Turbo can accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 193mph.

An outstanding feature of these new, lightweight forged aluminium wheels, which feature seven U-shaped double spokes, is the unique central locking device. Instead of the wheel nuts generally used in motor sport, these very special wheels come with bolts to fasten the 19-inch RS Spyder rims firmly and safely on to the wheel hub.

The hub mounted security mechanism is comprised of a cartridge fitted with spring-mounted security bolts. The bolts are eloxy-plated in titanium colour and thus differ distinctly from the silver-coloured paint finish on the 19-inch RS Spyder wheels.

You now have a good reason to check the contents of your piggy bank – the Porsche 911 Turbo costs from £101,830, and the new wheel will be available as an option on the 911 Turbo from January 2009 and is priced at £2,338.