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2009 Roock RST 600 LM news, pictures, and information

The ROOCK RST 600 LM was built to commemorate the ROOCK Racing victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. ROOCK's extensive tuning program for the 997 Turbo RST 600 LM includes modified twin-turbochargers, titanium exhaust, proprietary fuel maps and engine management software. These exclusive upgrades allow the ROOCK RST 600 LM to produce a mindblowing 602 horsepower and a maximum torque of 611 lb-ft, while maintaining daily drivability. ROOCK's RST 600 LM charges from 0-60 in 3.1 seconds, topping out at 212 mph.

That's just the beginning of the story. ROOCK has also added a carbon racing clutch for precise shifting and a tuned suspension that is fully adjustable in jounce and rebound. To ensure ultimate stopping power, ROOCK has equipped the RST 600 LM wîth new cross drilled and vented 380mm rotors, carbon swivel brake lines and 8 pot calipers. The revolutionary new 4-pad design improves brake 'bite' while increasing brake control.

The interior is specially equipped wîth custom designed carbon fiber trim to order. The silver accented center console is modified to include an oil and temperature gauge and an exclusive push start button. Exclusive ROOCK designed 4 point harness seats are adjustable wîth side support to further enchance the daily drivability, while keeping you legal on the track.

Elegantly designed body styling parts have been added to the exterior that include the original ROOCK front splitter, rear diffuser and ROOCK Le Mans rear spoiler. The RST 600 LM is fitted wîth new ROOCK F1 Últra super-light aluminum racing wheels wîth custom ROOCK signature carbon fiber center caps, and high performance tires.

ROOCK AutoSport, based in Atlanta, GA, is the only German-owned Porsche tuner wîth a Ú.S. headquarters. ROOCK offers unique, high quality products and performance systems for the Porsche Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, all 911 models, Carrera GT, and is currently developing a ROOCK version of the soon to be released Porsche Panamera.

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