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700 HP TechArt GTstreet RS, Because The Porsche 911 GT2 Is Too Slow

Porsche tuner TechArt has created the GTstreet RS, a hardcore version of the already-insane 630 HP GTstreet. Even though the current 530 HP Porsche 911 GT2 is the fastest production 911 ever, some people just want more. So, the GTstreet RS takes a standard GT2 and applies horsepower, resulting in a 700 HP monster complete with cartoon body kit. Another obscene tuner-job Porsche? Yep, but there's no way we'd turn down a drive in one. Full details in the press release below the jump.
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1:20 PM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,191 views, 31 comments

Latest by nytmare: Isn't the GT2 already rare? That's not going to leave very many for TechArt to get ahold of, let alone more »

celebrities

Lewis Hamilton Does Los Angeles In A Techart Porsche

Having been banned from driving in France, other than when he's winning at Monaco, F1 phenom Lewis Hamilton set his sights on Los Angeles, where the girls are pretty and the cars are fast. Or is it the other way around? Either way, Mr. Hamilton is apparently in town and driving around the city in a loaner Techart 997 hardtop. Since this is Los Angeles, we're a bit surprised it wasn't a Techart 997 Cabrio, but we're sure no one is complaining. The folks over at Autofiends are worried he'll get pulled over and, because he's not Junior, won't be recognized. Our advice? Just tell the cops you're Alfonso Ribeiro. [Autofiends]

2:20 PM on Fri May 30 2008
By Matt Hardigree
4,625 views, 28 comments

Latest by defconracing: hes at the CEC (Claus Ettelberger Corp.). Claus is next to him. Thats an amazing shop, when i was there more »

geneva motor show

TechArt Drops The Top On 630 HP GTstreet Porsche 997 Turbo For Geneva

Because there aren't enough variants of the Porsche 911 already, TechArt provides us with even more options for the rear-engined sportscar. This new GTstreet Convertible is a variant of a variant of a variant. That means they've taken a 911 Turbo Convertible (which is already a variant of a variant of the 911), and then added all their TechArt flim-flam to it. The end result is a 630 HP, AWD, 214 MPH, open-air adrenaline rush. Photo gallery and press release below the jump.

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12:00 PM on Fri Feb 22 2008
By Mark Arnold
1,403 views, 8 comments

Latest by syrax: i can't put images in this system. what's the tag? more »

tuners

TechArt Porsche Turbo Cabriolet

TechArt's again gone futzing with the latest Porsche models. This time it's the new, 997-model Turbo Cab, and as per usual, horsepower is way up. From the base cab's 3.6-liter flat six, TechArt's wrung 630 horsepower — 150 more than stock and up to 604 foot pounds of torque. Two versions of the wind-tunnel-tested body kit, for street or track duties, meet the ground-effects quota, and a TechArt add-on lowering kit, brakes and an range of interior finishings complete the tuner package. It'll all be shown at the Essen tuner show in Germany this week, along with the latest Teutonica. More »

10:13 AM on Mon Nov 19 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,578 views, 10 comments

Latest by kareemsultan: @Speedie: I'm not sure if there are many that make it to the track, but there's this guy at least. [www.racedv.com] more »

tuners

Cheshire Cayenne: Techart Aerodynamics Package

You say you can't afford the full monty of TechArt's Magnum package? (Dr. Freud call the front desk.) Don't think yourself a halfling, just slap on the German Porsche tuner's new Cayenne aerodynamics kit. If your potency is indeed in question, though, your therapist may recommend the Magnum's 600-hp twin-turbo V8 upgrade. More »

2:03 PM on Wed Sep 19 2007
By Mike Spinelli
2,555 views, 7 comments

Latest by GoatBoy: Further proof that you just can't polish a turd. more »

green is gud

TechArt's Latest: Porsche 911 GTstreet

Poreche tuning haus TechArt is rolling out its latest GTstreet — a concoction first mixed in 2001 with the 996-series 911 Turbo. The new 997 version has been tweaked to 630 horsepower (from 480) via twin VTG turbochargers and intercoolers, new performance air box and manifolds and a stainless-steel sport exhaust system with high-performance catalysts, all managed by a remapped ECU. A wind-tunnel-tested aero kit, including retractable carbon-fiber splitter, adds stability at the double century mark. TechArt claims a zero-to-60 time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 214 mph. If you really can't wait for Porsche's own GT2 to appear later this year, gather up $332,923.72 (approximately) and whatever a long-distance call to Leonberg-Höfingen costs, and get on the horn. – Mike Spinelli More »

8:21 AM on Mon Jul 2 2007
By Mike Spinelli
2,548 views, 6 comments

Latest by FЯeeMan is slowly cЯawling out of the new commenting system: Oh yeah, just remembered that the son & I saw a very nice German 73 Carerra RS 2.7 this past more »

news

Stolen Porsche Development Center Engines Found At TechArt Garage?

Porsche_Logo.jpgWe saw this earlier on Final Gear and were hoping a news outlet would have some more info for us to go on, but since we can't find anything else to go on, here's what they're saying:
"3 Engine prototypes have been stolen out of Porsches development center, 2 conventional engines and one "engine of the future". The parts have been found in the Techart garage. four people are in jail, two leasing-managers of porsche, and two customers. Porsche now sues Techart for theft, Techart says they bought the stuff with a bill and thought everything was ok, but found out, that the engine wasn´t the promised 997 Turbo engine, but something else (they were fascinated), so they gave it back to the dealer, and it was found there. If it´s true, Techart will be out of the buisness, because Porsche never delivers parts to someone who did something "strange" with them....Right now, the only facts are, the engines disappeared, popped up at Techart......that´s it."
Anyone able to read German and figure out heads or tails of this — let us know, because we're just plain confused. – Ray Wert More »

3:15 PM on Mon Jun 4 2007
By Ray Wert
8,188 views, 15 comments

Latest by D-Fence: Dear Ray Wert Jr, I am sorry in case my grammar does not suit your level of education, I am more »

from the former yugoslav republic of macedonia

Gumball 3000 Driver Forgiven by Victims' Family

The UK's Daily Mail is reporting, with typical Fleet Street flair, that the Cepuljoski family has forgiven Gumball 3000 participant Nicholas Morley, who as y'all likely recall, crashed into a MkII Golf driven by Vladimir Cepuljoski that had pulled out in front of his TechArt Porsche 911, resulting in the death of Cepuljoski and his wife. According to a statement released by the family during Morley's trial:
"We ask this court to release young Nicholas. It was ill-fate that made our son and father make that fatal mistake and join the main road without stopping his vehicle. We have experienced a terrible tragedy, but we feel that it would be another tragedy to keep this young man in prison. We think he has suffered enough and his conviction would offer no comfort to our grief."
Morley's trial should conclude Monday. If convicted, he faces 14 years in jail. – Davey G. Johnson More »

11:30 PM on Fri Jun 1 2007
By Davey G. Johnson
1,531 views, 23 comments

Latest by Ray Wert Jr: @Ted Striker: Smack their bitch up? more »

ask for thyself another cell, for that which i leave is too small for thee

Gumball 3000 Death Trial to Begin Friday

The trial of Gumball 3000 pilots Nick Morley and Matthew McConville regarding the deaths of two Macedonians during the Athens-to-Tirana stage of the rally begins Friday. If convicted, they face at least four years in a Macedon hoosegow. We'd be fascinated to see what the difference in penalty would have been if the pair hadn't twice tried to flee the country. – Davey G. Johnson More »

9:45 PM on Tue May 29 2007
By Davey G. Johnson
938 views, 7 comments

Latest by Hyman Decent: @Davey G.: Nope, but I think I read it here. more »

custom cars

TechArt's Porsche GTstreet Coming to Geneva

It was just a matter of time before TechArt unveiled its take on the new 997 Porsche 911 Turbo. That day will arrive next month, when the GTstreet takes a bow at the Geneva show. And compared to the company's last iteration, the bar has been lifted in an upward fashion. TechArt boosted horsepower to 630 from the Turbo's stock 480, and sent the torque number skyward to 604 lbs-ft from 457. TechArt says that's good for a zero-to-62 mph time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 214 mph. It's completed with a functional body kit (one would hope) and according to a teaser sketch, the show car will sport a paint job inspired by some manner of Halloween fantasy. Boo, indeed. – Mike Spinelli More »

7:26 AM on Fri Feb 23 2007
By Mike Spinelli
2,237 views, 6 comments

Latest by keiths04: ,jhn, more »