Techart GT Sport

http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2006/07/03/porsche-cayman-techart-gtsport

not for me...too un-Porsche.

Something isn't right! Looks weird.../fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/thumbs_down.gif

It...looks...too much going on. I was expecting something more...classy understated.

To each his (her) own. I love it

Take off the huge wing and I love it!

the side skirts are nice

You might spend a night with a 'tart' but would probably never marry one....

Front spoiler...too much, too big, too ugly. Rear spoiler, too 911 wanna-be. Is that supposed to be a fake radiator? Looks like dead weight to me. No need for 4 foglamps.

<div class="margin10u"><span class="t4"> Techart: Porsche Cayman as GT [/quote]</div> <span class="t2">Porsche Tuner Techart transforms the Cayman S into a still bissigeres reptile. 3.8 litres capacity and full 385 HP make the two-seater 285 km/h fast.[/quote]<!-- auskommentiert MA 27.04.05 % CMS_EMBED(template="l_ams_banner" query="a_ams_banner" sv[rel_ams_bannertyp]="{$cmsvar['ban_id_cont']}" sv[rel_ams_ebene2]="{$cmsvar['ebene2']}" sv[status]="online" sort="online_date" order="desc") --> <div class="margin25o">The capacity extension of in series 3.4 litres is reached by larger pistons as well as the installation of a special crankshaft. In addition come sport cam shafts, a modified air intake system and a complete sport exhaust system including fan elbow union. With its maximum torque of 407 Nm kept in track the Cayman GT in 4.9 seconds of zero on 100 km/h. The average consumption is to be with 14,3 litres on 100 kilometers. With the sporty road performances an optics with sophisticated aerodynamics associates. The front apron with extendable carbon fragment is in such a way conceived that it replaces the series bumper. Seitenschweller connect the wheel housings, at the tail are used a large wing with extendable Gurney Flap from carbon and a tail apron with diffuser. Carbon mirror screens complete the body change. One-piece five-wheels with spokes in the format 8,5x20 tariff with tires of the size of 235/30 and at the rear axle in the dimension preserve contact care to the road 11x20 tariff with 305/25-Bereifung. Are led this at a thread chassis lowered around 25 millimeters. The interior zieren Airbag Sportlenkräder as well as pedals, shift levers and footrest made of aluminum. Additionally there are high-grade steel entrance borders with Techart Logo. The prices for the GT begin with 115.000 euro.</div> <div class="margin25o"></div> <div class="margin25o"> </div> <div class="margin25o"> </div> <div class="margin25o"> </div> <div class="margin25o"> </div> <div class="margin25o"></div> Edited by - mpollard on 07/04/2006 1:02:24 PM

<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"><span lang="en-US"> TechArt GTsport Porsche Cayman S [/quote] <div class="verdana7" style="CLEAR: left">Text & photos courtesy TechArt 07-04-2006</div> <div class="verdana7" style="CLEAR: left"> </div> <div class="verdana7" style="CLEAR: left"></div> <div class="verdana7" style="CLEAR: left">3.8-liter displacement, 385 hp / 283 kW at 6,600 rpm, a peak torque of 407 Nm at 4,600 rpm and a top speed of 285 km/h: Those are the performance cornerstones of the new TechArt GT sport , that TechArt Automobildesign builds in small-series production based on the Porsche Cayman S. MSRP starts at 100,000 euros.</div> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"><span lang="en-US">At the heart of this mid-engine sports car lies the increase in displacement from standard 3,387 cm³ to 3,824 cm³. The increase is facilitated by a bore enlarged to 99 millimeters with the corresponding larger special pistons, and by the installation of a special crankshaft.[/quote] <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify">The engine conversion further includes sports camshafts. A modified intake manifold with special air filter system and an aluminum header provide ample combustion air. The perfect interaction of all these components including the fully stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with high-performance manifold is orchestrated by new mapping for the engine electronics. <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"><span lang="en-US">With a maximum power output of 385 hp / 283 kW and a peak torque of 407 Nm the TechArt displacement engine satisfies both highly sporty minded drivers as well as those GT sport pilots who want lots of pulling power from low engine speed.[/quote] <p lang="en-US" style="widows: 2; orphans: 2">Powered by this engine, the mid-engine sports car offers excellent performance: The sprint form 0 - 100 km/h takes just 4.9 seconds, and with a top speed of 285 km/h the TechArt two-seater easily bests its production counterpart in this discipline, too. <span lang="en-US">The exhilarating performance is coupled with striking looks and refined aerodynamic properties. The TechArt GT sport front apron is designed to replace the production bumper. With its large air inlets and four auxiliary headlights it lends the two-seater a more dynamic appearance while reducing lift on the front axle at high speeds. The extendable carbon air splitter can further minimize aerodynamic lift.[/quote] <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; widows: 0; orphans: 0" align="justify"><span lang="en-US">The TechArt rocker panels were modeled to calm the airstream between front and rear wheel houses. They also give the two-seater a longer, sleeker appearance. Carbon mirror moldings round out the racing look of the TechArt GT sport . [/quote] <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; widows: 0; orphans: 0" align="justify"><span lang="en-US">To optimize downforce on the rear axle and for even more striking looks TechArt Automobildesign further equips the GT sport with a rear wing with extendable carbon gurney flap. The rear apron is refined by a carbon diffuser.[/quote] <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"> <span lang="en-US">Striking looks and agile handling are the hallmarks of the TechArt tire/wheel combination on the GT sport . The especially light-weight one-piece TechArt Formula five-spoke wheels are mounted on the front axle in size 8.5Jx20 with ContiSportContact 3 tires in size 235/30 ZR 20. The rear axle features wheels in size 11Jx20 with size 305/25 ZR 20 tires.[/quote] <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; widows: 0; orphans: 0" align="justify">Specially calibrated to these wheels and tires is the TechArt VarioPlus coil-over suspension for all vehicles that are factory-equipped with the electronically adjustable PASM damper system. This suspension not only allows adjustable ride-height lowering by up to 25 millimeters, but also manual selection of damper settings “Normal” and “Sport” at the push of a button in the cockpit. The dampers are not limited by the manually selected setting: Sporty driving automatically firms up the dampers in both suspension modes. The result is an optimal symbiosis of excellent ride comfort during normal driving and agile direct response during fast cornering. <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; widows: 0; orphans: 0" align="justify"><span lang="en-US">As a world-renowned specialist for exclusive car interiors TechArt Automobildesign will customize the interior of the GT sport in the company-own upholstery shop according to customers’ individual specifications. [/quote] <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; widows: 0; orphans: 0" align="justify">The product lineup includes exclusive fully leather interiors as well a numerous sporty accessories: TechArt offers ergonomically shaped airbag sport steering wheels with three or four spokes as well as aluminum foot pedals, shifter and foot rest. Also available are stainless-steel door sills with TechArt logo. <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"> <span lang="en-US">TechArt GT sport – Technical Specifications[/quote] <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"> Engine: <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Watercooled six-cylinder boxer engine with TechArt capacity increase to 3.8 liters</div> <div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span lang="en-US">Displacement 3,824 cm³[/quote]</div> <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Bore x stroke 99 x 82.8 mm</div> <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Max. Power 385 hp / 283 kW at 6,600 rpm</div> <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Max. torque 407 Nm at 4,600 rpm</div> <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Compression-ratio 11.8:1</div> <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Literleistung 101,3 PS power output per liter</div> <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"> Transmission: <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify">Rear-wheel drive, anti-slip differential pull 50%, push 40%. <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify">Six-speed manual gearbox with TechArt shifting travel shortage, gear ratios: <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">1st speed 3.31 </div> <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">2nd speed 1.95 </div> <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">3rd speed 1.41 </div> <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">4th speed 1.13 </div> <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">5th speed 0.97 </div> <div lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">6th speed 0.82 </div> <div lang="fr-FR" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Axle ratio 3.88</div> <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"> Chassis: <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify">TechArt VarioPlus coil-over sport suspension <p lang="en-US" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"> Performances: <div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"><span lang="en-GB"> Acceleration: 0 – 40 km/h: 1.6 s [/quote]</div> <div lang="en-GB" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.98in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.49in" align="justify">0 – 60 km/h: 2.5 s </div> <div lang="en-GB" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"> 0 – 80 km/h: 3.7 s </div> <div lang="en-GB" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.98in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.49in" align="justify">0 – 100 km/h: 4.9 s </div> <div lang="en-GB" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.98in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.49in" align="justify">0 – 120 km/h: 6.8 s</div> <div lang="en-GB" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.98in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.49in" align="justify">0 – 140 km/h: 9.1 s</div> <div lang="en-GB" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.98in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.49in" align="justify">0 – 160 km/h: 12.1 s</div> <p lang="en-GB" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"><span lang="en-GB"> Maximum speed: 285 km/h [/quote] <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"><span lang="en-GB"> [/quote] <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" align="justify"><span lang="en-GB"> [/quote]

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Well those numbers do offset the somewhat love-it-or-hate-it looks.

I like the front, but the rear wing is TOO much. Hope Porsche is taking note at all theses 'Fast Cayman Types' and sees just how much cash they are losing! ...................Was shocked by the fact they did a base Cayman , i mean its great for the Performance Houses, they can buy a Cayman cheap and build on it. Come on Porsche...................Clubsport,.....+ LSD............ Cayman S with 325 bhp.....+LSD....... Cayman RS With 360 bhp light weight parts and a 7 speed DSG!

<h3 class="legacy"> Tuner News: TechArt Re-refines the Porsche Cayman S </h3> <p class="dateposted">Date posted: 07-08-2006 <p class="legacy"> LEONBERG-HOFINGEN, Germany — Just when you thought it was safe to take your old 315-horsepower TechArt Cayman S out for a quick spin, the Porsche tuning house has trotted out its latest development: the GTsport, an even hotter $138,000 edition of the two-place midengine coupe. This one's good for 385 hp and 300 pound-feet of torque — the result of an increase in bore size, with total displacement of the flat-six power plant growing from 3,387 to 3,824 cc, along with such modifications as a heavy-duty crankshaft, larger pistons, sport camshafts and a freer-flowing intake manifold. TechArt also has fitted a high-performance stainless steel exhaust system and manifold. Thanks in part to the car's light weight, TechArt says the GTsport can sprint from zero to 60 mph in less than 4.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 177 mph. TechArt also firms up the suspension system and offers a set of low-profile ZR-rated performance tires on its 20-inch Formula five-spoke alloy wheels. An aero kit includes a front apron with large air intakes and auxiliary headlamps, rocker panels, rear apron and rear wing. The interior treatment can be custom tailored to the buyer's taste, with a selection of leather, aluminum trim and other accessories. For more information, go to the TechArt Web site . What this means to you: And you thought the wizards at TechArt were through casting their spells on the Cayman. <br clear="all" /> Edited by - mpollard on 07/08/2006 11:03:23 PM

<span> 'Powered by this engine, the mid-engine sports car offers excellent performance: The sprint form 0 - 100 km/h takes just 4.9 seconds, and with a top speed of 285 km/h the TechArt two-seater easily bests its production counterpart in this discipline, too.'<o ></o > [/quote] <p style="widows: 2; orphans: 2">I am beginning to thinknone of these mods and X51 engine swaps are not getting the results weare expecting. [/quote]<o ></o >[/quote] <p style="widows: 2; orphans: 2">Techart, FVD, Farnbacher, and 9ff all have results around 4.5 seconds=0-60. a stock Cayman can do it in4.8...not much result for the money.[/quote]<o ></o >[/quote] <p style="widows: 2; orphans: 2">maybe RUF's supercharger and TPC's Turbo mod for the cayman will improve this by taking a different route...[/quote]<o ></o >[/quote] <p lang="en-US" style="widows: 2; orphans: 2"> <p lang="en-US" style="widows: 2; orphans: 2">

<blockquote id="quote"> [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] [/quote] I am beginning to thinknone of these mods and X51 engine swaps are not getting the results weare expecting. [/quote]<o ></o >[/quote] <p style="widows: 2; orphans: 2">Techart, FVD, Farnbacher, and 9ff all have results around 4.5 seconds=0-60. a stock Cayman can do it in4.8...not much result for the money.[/quote]<o ></o >[/quote] <p style="widows: 2; orphans: 2">[/quote] <p style="widows: 2; orphans: 2">Exactly what I was thinking. </blockquote>Edited by - Silent Will on 07/09/2006 07:05:09 AM Edited by - Silent Will on 07/09/2006 07:07:16 AM

Without comparing the different engines on the same track the same day with the same driver it is really hard to draw any conclusions from these numbers. It may well be that these cars are faster than say 4.5-4.6, it may be that the lack of LSD is preventing good hook-up on acceleration, it could be the road conditions, the driver, who knows. Remember most of us won't get 4.8 0-60 times without dumping the clutch anyway. The laws of physics say the cars should be faster, how much faster will depend on a lot of factors.

surely your are not meaning...lysergic acid diethylamide. what is LSD?

LSD - Limited Slip Differential

mt & Silent Will, Ditto! Although K-Man S has point. I like the looks of the car, but I sure do have a hard time liking those rear wings. I will bet someday we will look back and laugh at them like we do now with the old 'wales Tail'. Russ

Personally, I think its hideous

Is it true that stock Cayman Sdoes 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds? I thought it is 5+ seconds. CP

Love the performance enhancements. Way too much appearance bling for me./fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/confused_smile.gif I prefer race car performance, street car looks. John

CP - it's true. R&T acheived 4.8 on their first review and again in the latest august issue against the Mit Evo. Car and Driver also acheived 4.8 in the latest issue vs. BMW M4...check it out. i am only able to acheive 4.9 after EVO intake, short shifter, de-snorked, and Tubi exhuast mod. Others on this forum are able to do 4.8 as well...

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr id="quote" noshade="noshade" height="1" /> <p style="widows: 2; orphans: 2">I am beginning to thinknone of these mods and X51 engine swaps are not getting the results weare expecting. [/quote]<o ></o >[/quote] <p style="widows: 2; orphans: 2">Techart, FVD, Farnbacher, and 9ff all have results around 4.5 seconds=0-60. a stock Cayman can do it in4.8...not much result for the money.[/quote]<o ></o >[/quote] <p lang="en-US" style="widows: 2; orphans: 2"> <hr id="quote" noshade="noshade" height="1" /> Farnbacher-Lolesis hoping for4 seconds flat. Ibet the car will be quicker once official tests are done. But, if 0-60 is your measure, you may bemissing the plot. 0-60 depends on how well the car is hooked up to the asphalt. From a rolling 10mph start, a 3.8-equipped Cayman will make quick work of a stock S, especially if it's a 3.8 w/X51. And from 60-100? Well... See this month's Excellence for the Farnbacher-Loles GTR cover story. And note the identity of the driver in the across-the-fold photo that leads. </blockquote>Edited by - Bob C. on 07/10/2006 5:06:05 PM Edited by - Bob C. on 07/10/2006 5:16:49 PM