I n the last 27 years, Uwe Gemballa
has achieved the best world-wide
reputation for refining Porsche
cars. Now, the company manager
from Leonberg near Stuttgart takes
on a new challenge. The automobile manufacturer
turns the most potent super
sports car from Maranello, the Ferrari
Enzo, into the Gemballa MIG-U1 – an individually
produced edition, limited to only
25 cars.
`The core part of the overall makeover is
the entirely re-engineered aerodynamics
concept by Gemballa. Without any exception,
the manufacturer produces all components
in real carbon in order to combine
lowest weight with highest material
strength.
`Owing to the active aerodynamics conception,
the front spoiler lip generates an
additional downthrust of up to 35 kilograms
at the front axle, according to the
individual position. Analogically, the flap
on the newly designed rear spoiler generates
even up to 85 kilograms more downthrust
on the rear wheels. For optimal handling results, the flap lowers, as soon
as the car reaches a speed of 120
km/h. In this way, the Gemballa-aerodynamics
concept adjusts to the outer conditions
and always ensures perfect road
holding characteristics. All components
of the aerodynamics kit attribute to this:
starting from the new front skirt with
spoiler lip, over the door extensions to
the diffuser and rear spoiler.
The air duct system of the
Gemballa MIG-U1 does not only help
bringing the power of the twelve-cylinder
car onto the road. At the same time, the
engineers from Leonberg (Baden-
Württemberg) develop an extensive ventilation-
and cooling concept. Here, both
the front and the back wheel-houses are
supplied with cooling air and this guarantees
an optimal use of the high performance
braking system. The outlets behind
the wheels ensure that the heated air
does not pile up. Moreover, the air inlets
behind the doors and on the roof supply
fresh air into engine compartment
behind the passenger cabin. The newly
designed air exhaust ducts end in and on
top of the rear skirt. Their dimensions
also allow the supply of an additional
radiator.
The Gemballa car body components
therefore guarantee the functionality
of the new super sports car and provide
the car with a unique look at the
same time. Following the design of
Formula-1 racing cars, the Gemballa
MIG-U1 has an extended front and an
edged rear spoiler. Formerly rounded
edges were replaced in order to provide
the car with an aggressive look with
greedy air inlets and outlets.
For everyday use, the optional
electro-hydraulic height-adjustment (HLS)
is extremely innovative and enormously
helpful. By pushing a button in the passenger
compartment, it is possible to lift
the body by 45 millimetres at the frontand
rear axle and therefore allows driving
over obstacles such as underground
car park entrances and traffic ramps.
Also by pushing a button or by reaching
80 km/h, the MIG-U1 lowers itself to its
original level. Additionally, the multiple
adjustable sports suspension which is
equipped with ball bearing bushes significantly
improves the handling and driving
comfort of the MIG-U1.
The forged wheels GEMBALLA GTR
RACING forged by Gemballa's development
partner “Advanced Structural Alloys” contribute
both to the appearance and the
performance of the car. The wheels which
are made from a massive light alloy block
combined highest stability with an
extremely light weight. The elaborate forging
process reduces the unsprung masses
of one wheel set by 16 kilograms.
Therefore, the wheels respond in an even
more agile way and precisely follow every
steering command even under highest strains. At the front, the 10x19 inch rims
hold high-performance wheels in the
dimension 265/35, while the back axle
transfers the power of the engine through
13x20 inch rims with 335/30 wheels.
The twelve cylinder engine of the
Gemballa MIG-U1 works with an optimised
motor management and an especially
adjusted exhaust system. This combination
allows a performance output of 700
hp (515 kW).
n the interior, Gemballa devises a
control centre which perfectly combines
functionality and comfort. The especially
for the Gemballa MIG-U1 designed seats,
the custom-made centre console and the
sports steering wheel with its leatherultra
suede combination guarantee full
control over the car. At the same time,
the interior of this super sports car reflects pure luxury. All interior components
are lined with leather and ultra
suede. The integrated high-end multimedia
system offers a seven-inch touch screen,
navigation, DVD changer and an iPod connection.
The 950-Watt amplifier operates
the high frequency ranges in the cockpit
front, the 165 millimetre large membrane
on the door linings and the subwoofer
between the seats. Gemballa-logos on the
seats, the floor mats and the safety belts
perfect the refinement.
With the Gemballa MIG-U1, the
automobile manufacturer once again
proves that its know-how is not only limited
to Porsche cars. On the basis of the
already exhilarating Ferrari Enzo, the engineers
developed a unique car. But even
the limited edition with only 25 cars is not
exclusive enough for Gemballa. Therefore,
every single GEMBALLA MIG-U1 is individually
adjusted. This ensures that there will
not be any identical cars. Therefore, the
specialist with its reputation for unique
high-end refinement once again meets the
requirements for highest individuality.
For more information about the
about the extensive Gemballa refining programme,
please visit the web site
www.gemballa.com
3,127,601 AED
