TechArt Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet.
11-19-07, 07:24 AM
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TechArt Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet.
Press Release: The TECHART Turbo Cabriolet - Technology and Art.
What is created through passionate precision and with the love of detail emphasises the respect towards an inimitable automobile. Dynamic driving through performance and optimum aerodynamics becomes an experience of the highest art with the TECHART Turbo Cabriolet on the basis of the new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. TECHART Automobildesign merges technology and art to produce a complete work.
Functionality and aesthetics are two inseparable components at TECHART Automobildesign. The 3.6 litre Boxer engine is modified in many details at TECHART. Two special turbo chargers, carbon suction pipes and made to measure intercoolers contribute equally to TECHART performance enhancement as the sport air filter and the stainless steel exhaust system with special manifolds and high performance catalytic converters. All modifications are perfectly coordinated using the newly programmed engine management.
Following the individualisation, up to 630 hp / 463 kW and a maximum torque of 820 Nm are available. From 0 - 100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 345 km/h, combined with fascinating contours that any enthusiast will immediately notice. The power transmission to all four wheels takes place via a modified six gear manual transmission with TECHART switch path reduction and additional gear oil cooling. Therefore, the cabriolet refined by TECHART is among the fastest super sports cars in the world.
These driving performances place the highest demands in the aerodynamically optimised exterior design. In the wind channel, TECHART developed car body components that lend the TECHART Turbo Cabriolet not only an unmistakable look, but also equally the best possible aerodynamics.
Within this framework, customers can choose between two versions.
The elegant front spoiler of the Aerokit I merges seamlessly with the forms of the bumper and conveys already at first glance pure sportiness. Aerodynamic lateral sills emphasise the stretched side line and lend the flank of the automobile the typical TECHART dynamism. The lowered rear diffuser with additional, lateral air outlets and the entirely redesigned wing profile of the extendable rear spoiler complete the inimitable exterior.
The same applies to the TECHART Aerokit II. The clearly sporty appearance with clear references to the TECHART classic sports car GTstreet cannot be overlooked. Independent Aerokit II front and rear aprons perfect direction of the air masses for an improved inflow of the brakes and the intercooler. At the same time, the buoyant force on the front axle is reduced in connection with the rear spoiler II, while the down force on the rear axle is enhanced additionally.
The electronically adjustable PASM shock absorption system in the new TECHART Turbo Cabriolet is further equipped with the TECHART VarioPlus threaded chassis. This frame not only permits the option of an individually adjustable lowering by up to 25 millimetres, but also the selection of shock absorber settings between "normal" and "sport" at the push of a button in the cockpit. But while driving, one is not restricted to these pre-settings. When driving in a sporting fashion, suspension in both levels automatically gets tighter. This achieves the optimum symbiosis between excellent comfort in normal driving and agile, direct handling when driving fast into the curve.
One of the great arts of TECHART Automobildesign is not only in the name of the refiner - the individual design work turns the full circle of the performance portfolio and mirrors the philosophy of the company. The finest and highest quality leather hides, the extraordinary attention in the creation and processing of the desired interior and the craftsmanship of the TECHART upholstery shop, matured over years, provide customers with the car created specifically for them with the certain nuance of their personal style.
Technology and Art.
Only if crafts tradition, tried and tested technology and passionate precision come together perfectly can works of masterful art be created.
TECHNICAL DATA
TECHART Turbo Cabriolet on the basis of the 997 Turbo Cabriolet
• Aerodynamics:
TECHART Aerodynamic Kit I consisting of:
Front spoiler lip, side sill, rear diffuser and rear spoiler
TECHART Aerodynamic Kit II consisting of:
Front spoiler, side sill, rear apron and rear spoiler
Headlight shades / mirror shades / roof spoiler / air outlet grid in the front apron
Engine (for manual transmission and Tiptronic S):
Performance enhancement TA097/T1 to 389 kW (530 hp)
Performance enhancement TA097/T2 to 389 kW (580 hp)
Performance enhancement TA097/T3 to 389 kW (630 hp)
Sport exhaust system and flap exhaust system /
End pipes in high gloss chromium and matt black
• Power transmission (for manual gears):
Sport clutch / switch shortening / ball bearing mounted switching paths
• Chassis:
TECHART VarioPlus threaded chassis
Sport suspension set / sport stabilisers
Strut mounting / spacing disks
• Wheels:
TECHART Formula / TECHART Formula II light metal wheels
Front 8.5Jx20 with 245/30 R 20 ContiSportContact3 or Michelin Pilot Sport PS 2
Rear 12Jx20 with 325/25 R 20 ContiSportContact3 or Michelin Pilot Sport PS 2
• Brakes:
TECHART Sport Braking System Plus
VA: 390mm, 6-piston aluminium callipers, HA: 365mm, 4-piston aluminium callipers
Steel flex brake kit
• Interior:
Leather fittings
Aluminium line (pedals, entrance boards, gearshift head)
Steering wheels / sport seats / optic packages (interior components lacquered) / carpet fittings
What is created through passionate precision and with the love of detail emphasises the respect towards an inimitable automobile. Dynamic driving through performance and optimum aerodynamics becomes an experience of the highest art with the TECHART Turbo Cabriolet on the basis of the new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. TECHART Automobildesign merges technology and art to produce a complete work.
Functionality and aesthetics are two inseparable components at TECHART Automobildesign. The 3.6 litre Boxer engine is modified in many details at TECHART. Two special turbo chargers, carbon suction pipes and made to measure intercoolers contribute equally to TECHART performance enhancement as the sport air filter and the stainless steel exhaust system with special manifolds and high performance catalytic converters. All modifications are perfectly coordinated using the newly programmed engine management.
Following the individualisation, up to 630 hp / 463 kW and a maximum torque of 820 Nm are available. From 0 - 100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 345 km/h, combined with fascinating contours that any enthusiast will immediately notice. The power transmission to all four wheels takes place via a modified six gear manual transmission with TECHART switch path reduction and additional gear oil cooling. Therefore, the cabriolet refined by TECHART is among the fastest super sports cars in the world.
These driving performances place the highest demands in the aerodynamically optimised exterior design. In the wind channel, TECHART developed car body components that lend the TECHART Turbo Cabriolet not only an unmistakable look, but also equally the best possible aerodynamics.
Within this framework, customers can choose between two versions.
The elegant front spoiler of the Aerokit I merges seamlessly with the forms of the bumper and conveys already at first glance pure sportiness. Aerodynamic lateral sills emphasise the stretched side line and lend the flank of the automobile the typical TECHART dynamism. The lowered rear diffuser with additional, lateral air outlets and the entirely redesigned wing profile of the extendable rear spoiler complete the inimitable exterior.
The same applies to the TECHART Aerokit II. The clearly sporty appearance with clear references to the TECHART classic sports car GTstreet cannot be overlooked. Independent Aerokit II front and rear aprons perfect direction of the air masses for an improved inflow of the brakes and the intercooler. At the same time, the buoyant force on the front axle is reduced in connection with the rear spoiler II, while the down force on the rear axle is enhanced additionally.
The electronically adjustable PASM shock absorption system in the new TECHART Turbo Cabriolet is further equipped with the TECHART VarioPlus threaded chassis. This frame not only permits the option of an individually adjustable lowering by up to 25 millimetres, but also the selection of shock absorber settings between "normal" and "sport" at the push of a button in the cockpit. But while driving, one is not restricted to these pre-settings. When driving in a sporting fashion, suspension in both levels automatically gets tighter. This achieves the optimum symbiosis between excellent comfort in normal driving and agile, direct handling when driving fast into the curve.
One of the great arts of TECHART Automobildesign is not only in the name of the refiner - the individual design work turns the full circle of the performance portfolio and mirrors the philosophy of the company. The finest and highest quality leather hides, the extraordinary attention in the creation and processing of the desired interior and the craftsmanship of the TECHART upholstery shop, matured over years, provide customers with the car created specifically for them with the certain nuance of their personal style.
Technology and Art.
Only if crafts tradition, tried and tested technology and passionate precision come together perfectly can works of masterful art be created.
TECHNICAL DATA
TECHART Turbo Cabriolet on the basis of the 997 Turbo Cabriolet
• Aerodynamics:
TECHART Aerodynamic Kit I consisting of:
Front spoiler lip, side sill, rear diffuser and rear spoiler
TECHART Aerodynamic Kit II consisting of:
Front spoiler, side sill, rear apron and rear spoiler
Headlight shades / mirror shades / roof spoiler / air outlet grid in the front apron
Engine (for manual transmission and Tiptronic S):
Performance enhancement TA097/T1 to 389 kW (530 hp)
Performance enhancement TA097/T2 to 389 kW (580 hp)
Performance enhancement TA097/T3 to 389 kW (630 hp)
Sport exhaust system and flap exhaust system /
End pipes in high gloss chromium and matt black
• Power transmission (for manual gears):
Sport clutch / switch shortening / ball bearing mounted switching paths
• Chassis:
TECHART VarioPlus threaded chassis
Sport suspension set / sport stabilisers
Strut mounting / spacing disks
• Wheels:
TECHART Formula / TECHART Formula II light metal wheels
Front 8.5Jx20 with 245/30 R 20 ContiSportContact3 or Michelin Pilot Sport PS 2
Rear 12Jx20 with 325/25 R 20 ContiSportContact3 or Michelin Pilot Sport PS 2
• Brakes:
TECHART Sport Braking System Plus
VA: 390mm, 6-piston aluminium callipers, HA: 365mm, 4-piston aluminium callipers
Steel flex brake kit
• Interior:
Leather fittings
Aluminium line (pedals, entrance boards, gearshift head)
Steering wheels / sport seats / optic packages (interior components lacquered) / carpet fittings
http://jalopnik.com/cars/tuners/tech...let-324303.php
11-19-07, 11:11 AM
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911 is the general 'number' for this line of Porsche cars... there is also a number that designates what design 'generation' it is as well. The latest (the one pictured) is a 997 which I think came out starting in 2005. The previous is a 996 (what my wife drives) and before that the 993. They're all 911's.
Carrera is the hard top 911
Cabriolet is the convertible 911
They also have different trim levels 'S' 'Turbo' 'GT3', 'GT2', etc which get you bigger / turbo engines, more precisely tuned suspension for the track, lightened cars track-prepped, etc.
Last edited by DaveGS4; 11-19-07 at 11:14 AM.
11-19-07, 11:21 AM
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In general, as Dave says, the non-turbo 911 hardtop models are referred to as Carrera. Turbo hardtop versions, though, as I understand it, drop the Carrera designation and are referred to as simply 911 Turbo......one of Porsche's most prestigous models.
The 911 is one of the longest and most continuous-running automotive designations still in production today. It debuted in the fall of 1963 as a 1964 model, and has kept the same basic body shape and rear-engine, RWD/AWD platform since then....almost 45 years. Perhaps the two most significant mechanical changes in all those years (besides a lot more power) were the addition of the AWD option, and, about 10 years ago, the switch from air-cooling to conventional liquid-cooling. The 911 chassis and suspension is also far more resistant today to severe drop-throttle oversteer and spinouts than years ago.
http://www.idee.demon.nl/911_20/911_20img.htm
The 911 is one of the longest and most continuous-running automotive designations still in production today. It debuted in the fall of 1963 as a 1964 model, and has kept the same basic body shape and rear-engine, RWD/AWD platform since then....almost 45 years. Perhaps the two most significant mechanical changes in all those years (besides a lot more power) were the addition of the AWD option, and, about 10 years ago, the switch from air-cooling to conventional liquid-cooling. The 911 chassis and suspension is also far more resistant today to severe drop-throttle oversteer and spinouts than years ago.
http://www.idee.demon.nl/911_20/911_20img.htm
Last edited by mmarshall; 11-19-07 at 11:34 AM.
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