User:Jfurfari/Roock Autosport
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Marietta, Georgia |
Key people | Fabian Roock (CEO) |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Website | Roocksport.com |
Roock Autosport is a tuning company based in Marietta, Georgia near Atlanta which was founded by former racing driver and team owner Fabian Roock in 1999. The company provides customized Porsche cars and aftermarket parts for Porsche.
The company's origins began with Roock Racing, a German racing team founded in 1990 by brothers Fabian and Michael Roock. Roock Racing's Porsche 911 won the GT2 class at the 1996 24 Hours of LeMans.
Roock RST 650[edit]
In 2004, Roock Autosport released its Porsche RST 650, a custom Porsche 911 The RST's modified engine produced 650 hp at 6560 RPM and 620 lb.-ft of torque at 4960 RPM, putting it firmly among the world's fastest supercars at the time. Car & Driver magazine reviewed the RST 650 in its April 2004 issue and gave the car high marks, saying "it's the kind of explosive ferocity you expect 650 horsepower to feel like. And in this case, the high-performance feel translated directly to the test track, where the Roock Porsche posted world-class supercar numbers."[1]
Roock RST 600 LM[edit]
In 2008, Roock announced its newest custom Porsche, the RST 600 LM. The 600 LM was designed to commemorate Roock Racing's win at the 1996 24 Hours of LeMans.[2]
The RST 600 LM includes upgraded turbochargers, a titanium exhaust system, and an upgraded ECU good for just over 600 horsepower and 611 lb-ft torque. Performance numbers were a claimed 3.1 second sprint to 60 mph and a top end of 211 mph. Roock also added a carbon fiber clutch, fully tuned suspension, and massive 380mm drilled and vented brakes. Inside, the RST 600 LM got carbon fiber trim, oil and temperature gauges, and custom seats with four point harnesses. Finally, subtle exterior modifications are added including a new front splitter, rear diffuser, rear spoiler, and lightweight aluminum racing wheels.
Roock Racing[edit]
Brothers Michael and Fabian Roock founded Roock Racing in 1990 and began by racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup. In 1993, the team had its first major success as drivers Christian Fittipaldi, Uwe Alzen and Jean-Pierre Jarier won the 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps and also won the team title in the Porsche Carrera Cup. In 1994, Roock Racing's Alzen won the 1994 [[Porsche Supercup. Alzen and Ralf Kelleners also drove for Roock in the ADAC GT Cup. Kelleners secured the championship in 1994 and won the title again in 1995.
GT2 Racing[edit]
Beginning in 1996, Roock Racing joined the BPR Global GT Series and scored several GT2 class wins. That same year was the team's first participation in the 24-hour race at Le Mans, where it it won its class.
In 1997, the inaugural season of the FIA GT Championship, Roock's Porsches finished in second and third place in their class at LeMans. During the 1997 season, the team celebrated four class wins and shared the championship in the GT2 class. In 1998, Roock Racing had the increasing dominance of the Chrysler Viper GTS-R of ORECA bow and scored in the FIA GT Championship, only a class win, but could still defend the vice-championship. In Le Mans had to admit defeat Roock Racing ORECA, as the best Roock Porsche ORECA the two-goal on the Vipers finished third in his class reached behind.
1999, moved back to the Roock Racing team after 4 races of the FIA GT Championship. 2000 starts the team with the Porsche GT 2 in the American Le Mans Series, a new challenge. As the best Porsche Roock Racing Team reached - beaten only by ORECA - the vice-championship in the class GTS. In the 2001 season debut with a Roock Racing Lola B2K/40 in the LMP675 class. There, the team narrowly missed the championship and again finished second in the team standings. Roock Racing ceased its motorsports activities after the 2001 season. Michael Roock formed Roock Sport System GmbH in Germany while Fabian Roock opened Roock Autosport in the U.S.
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