TechArt Magnum

Infobox Automobile


name=TechArt Magnum
manufacturer=TECHART (modified Porsche)
class=mid-size SUV
production=2007-present
predecessor=
successor=
body_style=4-door SUV
layout=Front-engine, all wheel drive
engine=4.5L (274.6 cu in) twin-turbocharged V8
transmission=6-speed automatic
wheelbase=
length=
width=
height=
weight=convert|5245|lb|kg|0
related=Porsche Cayenne
similar=
designer=

The TechArt Magnum is a high-performance luxury SUV based on the Porsche Cayenne. As with other TechArt products, the Magnum has added features such as a bodykit, interior refitment, and engine and suspension upgrades.

Design and Features

To the standard Porsche Cayenne turbo, TechArt has added a radical bodykit made of PUR-RIM plastic, which includes new high-downforce air dams, side skirts, and aero hood. Also added are 22 inch (556 mm) TechArt Formula II alloy wheels and ContiCrossContact UHP tires, and interior trim of the customer's choice (with the "de Sede of Switzerland" being the highest trim level available, built in cooperation with the furniture manufactuer of the same name). The most significant changes, however, are in the engine and suspension. The stock 4.5L (274.6 cu in) V8 turbo has been modified with larger turbochargers, stainless steel exhaust, and an upgraded ECU chip, bringing output to convert|600|hp|kW|0 and auto ft.lbf|645|0 of torque, both at 3440 rpm. The Magnum is also lowered up to convert|30|mm|in|1 with adjustable performance air-ride suspension, which greatly aids handling for the heavy vehicle.Cite web|url=http://www.rsportscars.com/porsche/2008-porsche-techart-magnum/|title=RSportsCars.com 2008 Porsche TechArt Magnum|accessdate=2008-06-04|work=rsportscars.com] With the full set of upgrades, the Magnum costs about $204,000 USD.

pecifications

*Weight: convert|5245|lb|kg|0
*Power: Convert|600|hp|kW|0|abbr=on @ 3440 rpm
*Torque: Auto ft.lbf|645|0 @ 3440 rpm
*Specific output: approx. Convert|133.3|hp|kW|0|abbr=on per litre
*Power to weight ratio: approx. convert|8.74|lb|kg per horsepower

**0-auto mph|60|0: 4.2 sec
**0-auto mph|100|0: 10.7 sec
**Quarter mile: 12.7 sec @ auto mph|108.9|1
**Top Speed: Auto mph|181|1
**Braking, auto mph|60|0-0: convert|128|ft|m|0
**Braking, auto mph|80|0-0: convert|222|ft|m|0
**Lateral acceleration: .90gCite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=7&article_id=5334|title=Road & Track July 2007 "Pumped Up Porsches"|accessdate=2008-06-04|work=roadandtrack.com]

References

External links

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