TechArt GTstreet: Official pics of the 630Hp Porsche 911 Turbo based coupe

Wrapping-up our reports on the 2007 Geneva Show we’ve got the first official pictures on TechaArt’s insane GTstreet. Unlike the other “clockwork orange” show car, Lumma Design’s CLR 500 RS, the GTstreet lived up to our expectations in terms of design though personally, I think a “Polar White” colour would be have been a better choice.

Featuring a supped-up version of the 997 911 Turbo’s 3.6-litre boxer engine that develops 630 hp / 463 kW at 6,800 rpm and 820 Nm at 4,500 rpm (up from 480 hp / 353 kW & 620 Nm), the GTstreet accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in 3.2 seconds and to 200 km/h (124mph) after just 10.9 seconds while it has a maximum speed of 345 km/h – 215mph. Insane? Definitely but so is its price: 245,000 EUR or 321.600 USD… Via: Autoblog.it & TechArt -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see the press release & a high-res image gallery

PRESS RELEASE

The Next Generation: TechArt GTstreet Based on Porsche 911 Turbo

The TechArt TA 097/T3 engine conversion comprises two special VTG turbochargers, a new air box with sport air filter, high-performance manifolds, intercoolers and a stainless-steel sport exhaust system with high-performance catalysts. The precise optimal interaction of all modifications is ensured by a newly programmed engine management system.

Power is transferred to all four wheels via a modified transmission with TechArt gear-throw shortening. Thus equipped the TechArt GTstreet delivers performance that firmly places it among the world’s fastest sports cars: 0 – 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds, 200 km/h after just 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 345 km/h speak volumes.

The body kit for the TechArt GTstreet was created in the wind tunnel, and offers an optimal symbiosis of aerodynamic downforce, minimized drag and striking design. The front fascia of the GTstreet with retractable carbon-fiber splitter produces downforce on the front axle and provides radiator, oil coolers and brakes with more cooling air, thanks to its large, striking air inlets. The auxiliary headlamp units with daytime running lights and fog lamps improve active safety. They also give the car even more passing clout.

The TechArt GTstreet fender flares on the front axle add 10 mm to the two-door’s width and give it an even more dynamic appearance. But that’s not all: The air outlets behind the front wheel houses optimize brake venting. The larger air ducts in the rear sidewalls provide engine and intercoolers with a larger supply of cooling air. For an optimal transition between front and rear fenders the TechArt designers have developed rocker panels that complement the new contours. TechArt mirror and headlamp moldings provide the finishing touches.

The TechArt roof spoiler extends the roofline and optimizes airflow to the adjustable rear airfoil of the GTstreet. The TechArt GTstreet rear fascia with integrated carbon-fiber diffuser contributes to the strong downforce generated on the rear axle. It also provides the perfect backdrop for the quad exhaust of the TechArt high-performance exhaust system.

TechArt Automobildesign offers a number of versions of its popular Formula wheel in sizes 8.5Jx20 in front and 12Jx20 on the rear axle. GTstreet buyers can choose from several color combinations and between the one-piece Formula and the multi-piece Formula II designs. The Formula II wheel features an exchangeable wheel lip. For optimal tires TechArt chose ContiSportContact 3 high-performance tires in sizes 245/30 ZR 20 and 325/25 ZR 20.

The large 20-inch wheels also provide the necessary space for the especially powerful and durable TechArt high-performance brake system. It features six-piston aluminum fixed calipers and 390-millimeter discs on the front axle. The rear axle is fitted with 365-millimeter discs and four-piston fixed calipers.

The TechArt GTstreet comes with a TechArt VarioPlus coil-over suspension that is based on the electronically adjustable PASM damping system of the 911 Turbo. This chassis allows individual ride-height lowering by up to 25 millimeters and push-button selection of two different damper settings, “Normal” or “Sport.” However, the dampers are not limited to these presets. Sporty driving automatically results in firmer damper settings in both modes, thus combining excellent ride comfort during normal driving with agile and responsive handling during fast cornering.

The cockpit of the TechArt GTstreet also differs distinctly from the stock 911 Turbo. Among the differences is an exclusive leather interior with color-contrasted stitching and sporty CarboBlack highlights. The coupe is further equipped with an ergonomically shaped TechArt sport steering wheel, aluminum foot pedals, foot rest and shifter, as well as with illuminated door sills sporting the TechArt logo.

TechArt GTstreet – Technical Specifications

Engine:

Watercooled six-cylinder boxer twin-turbo engine with TechArt TA 097/T3 performance tuning consisting of 2 special turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, airbox with sport air filter, modified intercoolers, sport induction pipes, TechArt stainless steel high performance exhaust system with special manifolds and steel-bed high performance catalysts and a recalibrated ECU. TechArt engine design package.

Displacement 3,600 cm³

Bore x stroke 100 x 76.4 mm

Max. power 630 hp / 463 kW at 6,800 rpm

Max. torque 820 Nm at 4,500 rpm

Max. revs 7,000 rpm

Power output per liter 175 hp per liter capacity

Transmission:

Permanent four-wheel drive. Six-speed manual gearbox with modified transmission-ratio, TechArt gearshift travel shortage and additional gearbox-oil cooling

Chassis:

TechArt VarioPlus „Clubsport“ Coil Over Suspension

Wheels:

TechArt Formula GTS light alloy wheels, one-piece, 8.5Jx20 in front with 245/30 R 20 ContiSportContact 3 tires, 12Jx20 in rear with 325/25 R 20 tires.

Brakes:

TechArt high performance brake system

Front: 390 mm x 34 mm vented and perforated discs with 6-pot aluminium Monobloc fixed callipers

Rear: 365 mm x 28 mm vented and perforated discs with 4-pot aluminium Monobloc fixed callipers

Bodywork:
2+2 seater coupe with TechArt GTstreet bodystyling kit, consisting of: front apron with extendable Carbon splitter, headlight moldings, aerodynamics fenders front and rear (10 millimeters wider on each side), side skirts, side mirror moldings, roof spoiler, adjustable rear wing, rear apron with integrated Carbon diffuser.

Length 4,450 mm

Width 1,852 mm

Height 1,275 mm

Wheel-base 2,350 mm

Tank capacity 67 liters

Curb weight 1,592 kg (manual gearbox)

1,627 kg (Tiptronic S)

Performances: manual gearbox Tiptronic S

Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h: 3.4 s 3.2 s

0 – 200 km/h: 11.4 s 10.9 s

Maximum speed: 345 km/h 345 km/h

Retail price: from 245,000 Euro

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Geneva Preview: TechArt GTstreet - 630Hp supercar based on the Porsche 911 Turbo

Ok, listen to this: 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.2 sec, 200 km/h (124 mph) after just 10.9 sec and a top speed of 345 km/h (215 mph). Now this is a machine with serious street credentials. Based on the 997 Porsche 911 Turbo the TechArt GTstreet features a tuned up version of the stock 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat engine developing 630 hp / 463 kW at 6,800 rpm and… 820 Nm of torque 4,500 rpm (up from standard 480 hp / 353 kW & 620 Nm respectively). Cant wait to see live pics from this “monster”...-Continued: Click “Read More…” below to check out the official press release

PRESS RELEASE: World Debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2007

The Next Generation: TechArt GTstreet Based on Porsche 911 Turbo

With its 2001 TechArt GTstreet based on the 996 Porsche 911 Turbo, TechArt created one of the fastest and most powerful street-legal sports cars of its time. The next evolutionary stage of this fascinating concept celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2007: The new TechArt GTstreet based on the 911 Turbo of the latest 997 series.

Like the predecessor the new GTstreet edition centers on a powerful engine: The 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat engine is modified by the TechArt engine specialists and now develops 630 hp / 463 kW at 6,800 rpm, up from standard 480 hp / 353 kW. Peak torque increases from 620 Nm to 820 Nm at 4,500 rpm.

Thus equipped the TechArt GTstreet delivers performance that firmly places it among the world’s fastest sports cars: 0 – 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds, 200 km/h after just 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 345 km/h speak volumes.

The body kit for the TechArt GTstreet was created in the wind tunnel, and offers an optimal symbiosis of aerodynamic downforce, minimized drag and striking design.

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TechArt “pimps up” Porsche’s new baby coupe: the 385 Hp Cayman S based GTsport

Now tell me, isn’t this just plain sexy? A big bravo to TechArt who did quite a good job on the Cayman body which looks so much sexier than the original, especially if you look at it from ¾ behind.

But, appearance isn’t the only thing that changed on the Cayman’s alter ego as the GTsport is as bad as it looks. At the heart of this mid-engine sports car lies the increase in displacement from standard 3,387 cm³ to 3,824 cm³. The increase is facilitated by a bore enlarged to 99 millimeters with the corresponding larger special pistons, and by the installation of a special crankshaft.

The engine conversion further includes sports camshafts. A modified intake manifold with special air filter system and an aluminum header provide ample combustion air. The interaction of all these components including the fully stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with high-performance manifold is orchestrated by new mapping for the engine electronics.

So what do all these conversion sum up too? Maximum power is now 385 hp / 283 kW while peak torque is 407 Nm . According to TechART, the GTsport sprints form 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds while it’s top speed is 285 km/h.

Aerodynamics: The TechArt GTsport front apron is designed to replace the production bumper. With its large air inlets and four auxiliary headlights it lends the two-seater a more dynamic appearance while reducing lift on the front axle at high speeds. The extendable carbon air splitter can further minimize aerodynamic lift.

The TechArt rocker panels were modeled to calm the airstream between front and rear wheel houses. They also give the two-seater a longer, sleeker appearance. Carbon mirror moldings round out the racing look of the TechArt GTsport.

To optimize downforce on the rear axle and for even more striking looks TechArt Automobildesign further equips the GTsport with a rear wing with extendable carbon gurney flap. The rear apron is refined by a carbon diffuser.

Wheels: The especially light-weight one-piece TechArt Formula five-spoke wheels are mounted on the front axle in size 8.5Jx20 with ContiSportContact 3 tires in size 235/30 ZR 20. The rear axle features wheels in size 11Jx20 with size 305/25 ZR 20 tires.

Suspension: Specially calibrated to these wheels and tires is the TechArt VarioPlus coil-over suspension for all vehicles that are factory-equipped with the electronically adjustable PASM damper system. This suspension not only allows adjustable ride-height lowering by up to 25 millimeters, but also manual selection of damper settings “Normal” and “Sport” at the push of a button in the cockpit. The dampers are not limited by the manually selected setting: Sporty driving automatically firms up the dampers in both suspension modes. The result is an optimal symbiosis of excellent ride comfort during normal driving and agile direct response during fast cornering.

Price: The GTsport will be built in small-series production with prices starting in Europe forma 100,000 euros.

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