The Most Affordable Techart Porsche Ever: New Collector’s Edition GTStreet Scale Model

When it comes to tuning Porsche models, Techart is one of the most renowned aftermarket specialists in Germany. This time, however, the tuning firm has something far smaller but also, far more affordable in store for us. We are talking about Techart’s new Porsche 911 Turbo-based GTStreet collector’s edition die cast model. Available only in 1:43 scale, production of the miniature Porsche is limited to just 300 units with pricing set at €59.90 (including 19% VAT in Germany) or about US$89. Read more »

Porsche Tuning Specialist TECHART Opens U.S. Subsidiary in California [Mega Gallery Alert]

Good news for Porsche owners in America who'd like to have their sports cars and SUV models tuned by Techart as the German company has finally opened a US headquarters in Irvine California. "The new subsidiary ensures a faster product supply to all its customers and sales partners," Techart said in a statement.

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Techart Rolls Out GrandGT Styling Program for Porsche Panamera

Seen for the first time at the Auto Zurich Car Show last December, Techart's GrandGT styling program for the Porsche Panamera is now available for sale. The tuner's box of goodies include a full carbon fiber body kit complemented by beefier alloy wheels, and a variety of cockpit modifications.

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GrandGT: TechArt Tunes Porsche's Panamera Turbo to 571HP

Joining the world premiere of the 2011 Cayenne-based Magnum at next month's Auto Zurich Car Show in Switzerland, will be yet another new tuning proposal from Porsche specialist TechArt, this time based on the Panamera sports saloon. Dubbed the GrandGT, the tuning firm's new customization program revamps the Panamera Turbo's exterior and interior styling, and performance.

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TechArt Teases New 2011 Porsche Cayenne Magnum

Having sold more than 1,000 units of its first-generation Porsche Cayenne Magnum models, it's only natural for German tuning house TechArt to develop a successor based on the freshly launched second-generation Cayenne. Teased here for the first time, TechArt's new Magnum program for the 2011 Cayenne will be given its world premiere at the Auto Zurich Car Show in Switzerland, which runs from November 11 to 14.

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Techart Power Kit Tunes Porsche 911 Turbo S to 620HP

Even though the freshly unveiled Porsche 911 Turbo S leaves the Stuttgart factory with more ponies than a horse farm (530, to be precise), it's still not enough to satisfy German tuning firm, Techart.

Its team of engineers crafted a new power kit that increases the flat-six engine's output by 90HP and 120Nm for a total of 620-horsepower and 820Nm (604.8 lb-ft) of peak torque. The boost is achieved through a reprogrammed ECU, a free-flow air filter, a new manifold and a sport exhaust system.

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TECHART Powers Up Porsche Panamera Turbo

For those looking to add an extra punch in performance under the engine bay of the Panamera Turbo, Porsche tuner extraordinaire Techart has released a new power kit for the German sports saloon. The TA 070/T1 kit provides the 4.8-liter turbocharged V8 with an additional 80-horsepower and 70Nm of torque for a total output of 580HP and 830Nm whenever the driver needs it at a touch of a button located on the center console.

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TechArt Styles-Up the New 2011 Porsche Cayenne

TechArt is unveiling the first of several new upgrades for the second generation of the Porsche Cayenne. For its first take on Stuttgart's SUV model, the German tuner has focused on the Cayenne's looks releasing a subtle optics package, full interior upgrades and custom wheels.

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TechArt Aero...Charges New Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche isn't alone in offering retrofit goodies for its 911 sports car series. Following Stuttgart's announcement on the availability of new accessories for the 911, Porsche tuning specialist TechArt released details on a second aero package for the latest 911 Turbo.

The Aerodynamic Kit II is more aggressive than the first stage kit that was unveiled earlier this year. It includes a new front bumper with a lip spoiler and larger air-vents incorporating the firm's multifunctional daytime running light system which combines daytime running lamps, position light, parking light and direction indicators in one LED system unit and a common housing.

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TechArt Launches New Performance Kits for Facelifted Porsche 911 Turbo

Longtime Porsche tuner TechArt is at it again. This time, the object of its tuning affection is the refreshed and more powerful Porsche 911 Turbo that was revealed at last year's Frankfurt Motor-Show.

In particular, the German firm has launched a new performance kit available in two stages that provide the 911 Turbo with an extra punch and even more power.

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It's a Wrap: Techart Unveils Tasty Porsche Panamera Black Edition

In a lighter-than-usual take on the Porsche Panamera, German tuning house Techart has unveiled a surprisingly tasty cosmetic-only package for Stuttgart's new four-door sports saloon

Aptly named "Black Edition", Techart's Panamera proposal is wrapped in a matte black vinyl film.

It also comes with the company's Aerodynamic Kit I that includes side skirts, aprons, spoilers and daytime running lights, as well as with 22-inch alloy wheels in a black shade, new brake calipers and a sport exhaust system with four tail pipes.

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Geneva Pre-Gaming: Techart's Reptilian Porsche Panamera Concept One

It's one of the cars representing German tuner Techart in Geneva this year: the Concept One, a Porsche Panamera meant to showcase the firm's "second individualization level". And individual it is.

We'll start with the "unusual" interior, which is where this car really shines (although most will probably disagree): cocoa over white with "Phosphor" green stitching and detailing accented by tasty Cerbero trim - which must be the gator-skin stuff - on the dash, consoles, and seats.

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TechArt Releases New Photos of Spiffed Up Porsche Panamera

Having completed its individualization program for the Porsche Panamera model range, TechArt came out with a new gallery of photos of the German sports saloon. Revealed for the first time at last year's Frankfurt show, TechArt's program bundles an aero kit and a choice of 21- or 22-inch alloys with a bevy of interior upgrades that include several customization options such as two-tone leathers in various shades and decorative trim in numerous colors and materials.

TechArt Launches New Tuning Program for Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

A new comprehensive tuning program for the latest 911 Carrera 4S has been released by Porsche tuner TechArt. The available upgrades for the four-wheel drive version of the 911 concern both mechanical and cosmetic aspects of the car. Starting off with the Carrera 4S' 3.8-liter boxer engine, a reprogrammed ECU and a "Racing" flap-controlled exhaust system that includes two stainless steel racing headers as well as a sports catalytic converter, rear muffler with exhaust flap, an exhaust flap control unit and twin oval tailpipes in high-gloss or black chrome, boost output from 385HP to 415HP.

To improve handling, TechArt offers a sport suspension featuring coilover shock absorbers with an adjustable rebound and pressure stage plus special main and additional springs. There's also a 'nose-lift' system that raises the vehicle's ride height by up to 60mm (for speeds up to 60km/h - 37mph) at a toch of a button to tackle curbsides and other ramps.

Buyers may also opt to equip the 911 Carrera 4S with 19 or 20 inch alloy wheels in various designs as well as a new aero kit that consists of a front spoiler, side skirts, roof spoiler, decorative trim for the exterior mirrors and headlamp surrounds, three different rear wings plus a new rear diffuser.

For the interior, TechArt's offerings range from a plethora of different leathers and three-spoke spoke airbag steering wheel designs to aluminum pedals and trim strips.