TechArt 997 Turbo

Infobox Automobile


name=TechArt 997 Turbo
manufacturer=TECHART (modified Porsche)
class=sports car
production=2007-present
predecessor=TechArt 996 Turbo
successor=
body_style=2-door coupé
layout=Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
engine=convert|3.6|L|cuin|1 twin-turbocharged flat-6
transmission=6-speed manual
wheelbase=
length=
width=
height=
weight=convert|3510|lb|kg|0
related=Porsche 997,
Porsche 911 Turbo
similar=
designer=

The TechArt 997 Turbo, also known as simply the TechArt Turbo, is a high-performance sports car based on the Porsche 997 Turbo. TechArt has modified the car extensively, fitting it with a body kit, interior modifications, and significant engine tuning.

Design and Features

To the stock Porsche 997 Turbo, TechArt has added a body kit featuring new front and rear spoilers, carbon fibre grille, headlight covers, and side skirts. The car is fitted with TechArt's own 20" wheels, with Michelin Pilot tires to improve handling. The interior is trimmed out with carbon fiber and custom upholstery as well. The most significant modification to the car is under the engine lid. TechArt has modified the stock convert|3.6|L|cuin|1 flat-6 with larger turbochargers, improved ECU chip, and stainless steel exhaust system. With these modifications, the engine develops convert|600|hp|kW|0 at 6400 rpm and Auto ft.lbf|609|0 of torque at 3700 rpm, allowing for a top speed of auto mph|210|1. Customers pay for the base 997 Turbo, which costs $122,900 USD, then add the desired modifications; the bodykit costs $11,000 USD, while the engine upgrades are $29,500 USD. The full package retails for about $186,000 USD.

pecifications

*Weight: convert|3510|lb|kg|0
*Power: Convert|600|hp|kW|0|abbr=on @ 6400 rpm
*Torque: Auto ft.lbf|609|0 @ 3700 rpm
*Specific output: approx. Convert|166.7|hp|kW|0|abbr=on per litre
*Power to weight ratio: approx. convert|5.85|lb|kg per horsepower

**0-auto mph|60|0: 3.4 sec
**0-auto mph|100|0: 7.4 sec
**Quarter mile: 11.5 sec @ auto mph|126.2|1
**Top Speed: Auto mph|210|1
**Braking, auto mph|60|0-0: convert|113|ft|m|0
**Braking, auto mph|80|0-0: convert|202|ft|m|0
**Lateral acceleration: .94g

References

* [http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=34&article_id=5332 Road & Track, July 2007 "Pumped up Porsches"]

External Links

* [http://www.techart.de/homee_gesamt.htm TechArt official 997 Turbo page]