Archive for April, 2008

Cayenne: TechArt Magnum

techartm08_021600.jpgTechArt has taken the already stunning Porsche Cayenne Turbo and created an incredibly sporty yet elegant modified Cayenne Turbo. At first glance you may notice an aggressive stying derived from the front end. The TechArt Magnum front apron looks great with its strikingly styled large air inlets. It features two fog lamps and two high beams, and its refined shape reduces lift on the front axle at high speeds.   (more…)

TechArt 997 Turbo Cabriolet

9071119_007_mini6l.jpgTechArt designers have taken the already beautiful 997 turbo cabriolet and injected a heavy does of steroids to produce an astounding 911. This Porsche is basically a rocket ship on wheel and will no doubt suck your eys balls into the back of your head. Yes, the 997 turbo is already ridiculously fast so why not make it faster? TechArt tuned the 3.6 litre Boxster engine to produce a whopping 630 hp which (more…)

TechArt Tunes Carrera GT

techartgt06_011600.jpgHow can Porsche’s supercar possibly become any better? Even though the Carrera GT is esthetically beautiful and one of the fastest sports cars in the world, TechArt has still found a way to thread the needle. TechArt maintained its focus primarily on the aerodynamics aspect this time around. They managed to create a very clean look while not disturbing the originality of this unique supercar. (more…)

911 GT2 Demands Respect

p07_0754_a5.jpgPorsche has done it again with the all new 911 GT2.The power unit of the new 911 GT2 is based on the six-cylinder boxer engine of the 911 Turbo, with air supply by two exhaust gas turbochargers featuring variable turbine geometry (VTG). The 3.6-litre boxer engine achieves its maximum output of 530 bhp at 6500 rpm, with maximum torque of 680 Newton-metres maintained consistently between 2,200 and 4,500 rpm. (more…)

TechArt GTstreet Cabriolet

porsche-techart-gt-street-3.jpgHow would you like to have 630-hp at your disposal? If your currently driving a 997 turbo you have that option already! TechArt, which has modified numerous Porsche’s has taken the 997 turbo cabriolet and applied what they’re calling the TechArt GT Street Cabriolet. Cranking out a whopping 600+ lb-ft of torque, this turbo rockets you 0-60 in 3.2 seconds! With TechArt claiming a top speed (more…)

Carrera White 997 GT3

porsche-997-911-gt3-1600x1200-33.jpgThis past weekend I participated in a local European car meet where I was blessed to have got my first look at a beautiful Carrera White 997 GT3 . As the GT3 pulled into the parking lot accompanied by a white 997 turbo, what caught my eye first was the overall beauty of the esthetics’s. The dual centered exhaust looks absolutely incredible, perfectly balanced and symmetrical with the overall feel of the new GT3. The front and rear bumpers add some subtle (more…)