{"id":248512,"date":"2016-04-27T20:58:28","date_gmt":"2016-04-27T20:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=248512"},"modified":"2024-12-15T21:00:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T21:00:11","slug":"2008%e2%86%922008-porschers-caldera-9f1-turbo-with-active-suspension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2008%e2%86%922008-porschers-caldera-9f1-turbo-with-active-suspension\/","title":{"rendered":"2008 Porsche\/RS-Caldera 9f1 Turbo"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"copy-paste-block\">Porsche\/RS-Caldera 9f1 Turbo with active suspension<\/h1>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><span id=\"intelliTXT\">This very special automobile starts with a flat aluminum honeycomb\/carbon kevlar underbody with carbon front splitter and rear diffuser and works its way up from there. Combining the all wheel drive of a 996 Turbo with an active (DES) suspension makes for a formidable package with capabilities beyond any normal road car. Integrated into the honeycomb underbody is a rear roll cage for added stiffness and safety.<br \/>\nTo drive this car is to drive a Porsche like non other. Off the line, the massive pull of the 9ff tuned, 767 hp engine, is controlled by the anti-squat capability of the suspension. Your off and on your way with minimal fuss. Once the binders are utilized, the anti-dive qualities are very noticeable. Turn in is sharp and nimble as the active suspension system automatically changes spring rate on all four corners along with integrating active roll control. The more you pull the wheel over, the stronger the physics of the DES enhanced suspension system come into play. Ramp access is controlled on demand by a 10\u201d touch screen,raising the car upwards of 5 to 7 inches. Springs can be also softened electronically for rough road manageability. All this without sacrificing the feel of a coil sprung car&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2008%e2%86%922008-porschers-caldera-9f1-turbo-with-active-suspension\/2008_porscherscaldera_9f1turbowithactivesuspension1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-248613\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-248613 size-full\" title=\"2008\u21922008 Porsche\/RS-Caldera 9f1 Turbo with active suspension\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension1.jpg\" alt=\"2008\u21922008 Porsche\/RS-Caldera 9f1 Turbo with active suspension\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>E-Suspension<\/h4>\n<p>E-Suspension is the first Active-Suspension design that works seamlessly with any existing air suspension or traditional suspension equipped vehicle, offering the performance and safety additives of electronic anti-roll, anti-dive, and anti-squat control. Our full system is the first and only active suspension designed to augment and not replace current suspension design. In this way, our system does for conventional suspension designs what ABS does for conventional braking designs, adding an extra layer of control and safety. Previous attempts at active control were designed to replace standard elements with complex and expensive hydraulic actuators with little or no built in fail-safe functions.<\/p>\n<p>The business plan for E-Suspension is to market the product to high-end automobile manufactures and owners and then let the product filter down through the industry much in the same ABS has over the last fifteen years.\u0004<\/p>\n<p>Real Time Software<br \/>\nIn combination with micro-controllers, electronic valve actuators, accelerometers, and ride height sensors, our proprietary software controls vehicle attitude with instantaneous precision, offering a seamless experience for the operator. The system can be controlled with a touch screen or a basic, push-button input device.<\/p>\n<p>Story by Jack Bunce<\/p>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<p><span id=\"intelliTXT\">This very special automobile starts with a flat aluminum honeycomb\/carbon kevlar underbody with carbon front splitter and rear diffuser and works its way up from there. Combining the all wheel drive of a 996 Turbo with an active (DES) suspension makes for a formidable package with capabilities beyond any normal road car. Integrated into the honeycomb underbody is a rear roll cage for added stiffness and safety.<br \/>\nTo drive this car is to drive a Porsche like non other. Off the line, the massive pull of the 9ff tuned, 767 hp engine, is controlled by the anti-squat capability of the suspension. Your off and on your way with minimal fuss. Once the binders are utilized, the anti-dive qualities are very noticeable. Turn in is sharp and nimble as the active suspension system automatically changes spring rate on all four corners along with integrating active roll control. The more you pull the wheel over, the stronger the physics of the DES enhanced suspension system come into play. Ramp access is controlled on demand by a 10\u201d touch screen,raising the car upwards of 5 to 7 inches. Springs can be also softened electronically for rough road manageability. All this without sacrificing the feel of a coil sprung car&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2008%e2%86%922008-porschers-caldera-9f1-turbo-with-active-suspension\/2008_porscherscaldera_9f1turbowithactivesuspension2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-248615\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-248615 size-full\" title=\"2008\u21922008 Porsche\/RS-Caldera 9f1 Turbo with active suspension\" src=\"http:\/\/supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension2.jpg\" alt=\"2008\u21922008 Porsche\/RS-Caldera 9f1 Turbo with active suspension\" width=\"\" height=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>E-Suspension<\/h4>\n<p>E-Suspension is the first Active-Suspension design that works seamlessly with any existing air suspension or traditional suspension equipped vehicle, offering the performance and safety additives of electronic anti-roll, anti-dive, and anti-squat control. Our full system is the first and only active suspension designed to augment and not replace current suspension design. In this way, our system does for conventional suspension designs what ABS does for conventional braking designs, adding an extra layer of control and safety. Previous attempts at active control were designed to replace standard elements with complex and expensive hydraulic actuators with little or no built in fail-safe functions.<\/p>\n<p>The business plan for E-Suspension is to market the product to high-end automobile manufactures and owners and then let the product filter down through the industry much in the same ABS has over the last fifteen years.\u0004<\/p>\n<p>Real Time Software<br \/>\nIn combination with micro-controllers, electronic valve actuators, accelerometers, and ride height sensors, our proprietary software controls vehicle attitude with instantaneous precision, offering a seamless experience for the operator. The system can be controlled with a touch screen or a basic, push-button input device.<\/p>\n<p>Story by Jack Bunce<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension1.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2008\u21922008 Porsche\/RS-Caldera 9f1 Turbo with active suspension\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension1-300x169.jpg 300w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension2-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension2-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension3.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2008\u21922008 Porsche\/RS-Caldera 9f1 Turbo with active suspension\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension3-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension3-100x60.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension3-293x176.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension4.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"2008\u21922008 Porsche\/RS-Caldera 9f1 Turbo with active suspension\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension4-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2008_PorscheRSCaldera_9f1Turbowithactivesuspension4-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><\/figure>\n<div class=\"copy-paste-block\">\n<h3>In Detail<\/h3>\n<table class=\"cardetails\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">submitted by<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">anonymous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">type<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Concept \/ Prototype Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">production years<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">2008 &#8211; 2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">released at<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">SEMA 2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">built at<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">body stylist<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Jack Bunce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">coachbuilder<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">RS-CALDERA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">engineers<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">EVAN SMALL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">production<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">price $<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">$ $185,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">engine<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">flat 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">position<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">aspiration<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">turbocharger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">block material<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">valvetrain<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">4 valves per cylinder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">fuel feed<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">injection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">displacement<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">3800 cc \/ 231.89 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">compression<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">11:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">power<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">572 kw \/ 767 bhp @ 5300 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">torque<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">832 nm \/ 613.6 ft lbs @ 3100 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">redline<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">6500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">body \/ frame<\/td>\n<td class=\"boldvalue\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">driven wheels<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">awd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">wheel type<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">center lock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front tires<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">225<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear tires<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">295<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front brakes<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear brakes<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">front wheels<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">F 45.7 x 20.3 cm \/ 18 x 8 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">rear wheels<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">R 45.7 x 27.9 cm \/ 18 x 11 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">f suspension<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Active computer controlled suspension McPherson Strut<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">r suspension<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">Active computer controlled suspension Double wishbone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">curb weight<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">1452.8 kg \/ 3200 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">transmission<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">6-speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"label\" align=\"left\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"30%\">tran clutch<\/td>\n<td class=\"value\" align=\"right\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"70%\">carbon\/kevlar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"boldlabel\" align=\"left\" 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Combining the all wheel drive of a 996 Turbo with an active (DES) suspension makes for a formidable package with capabilities beyond any normal road car. Integrated into the honeycomb underbody is a rear roll cage for added stiffness and safety. 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