TechArt's New 2007 Cayman GT Sport
New 2007 TechArt Cayman GT sport with
3.8-liter displacement, 385 bhp at 6,600 rpm, a peak torque of 300
lb-ft at 4,600 rpm and a top speed of 285 km/h or 177 mph, Those are
the main performance cornerstones of the new TechArt GTsport. 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.
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.
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Specifications |
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Engine |
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Flat-6 |
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HP |
385 BHP @ 6600 rpm |
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Displacement |
233 CI / 3824 CC |
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Torque |
407 nm / 300 ft lbs @ 4600 rpm |
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Weight lb (kg) |
2865 (1300) |
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Acceleration 0-62 mph |
4.9 Sec. |
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Top speed mph (km/h) |
177 (285) |
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Driveline |
Rear Wheel Drive |
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Price (approx) |
$138,000 |
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 GTsport pilots who want lots of pulling
power from low engine speed. 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.
The exhilarating performance is coupled with striking looks and
refined aerodynamic properties. The TechArt GTsport 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.
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 GTsport.
To
optimize downforce on the rear axle and for even more striking looks
TechArt Automobildesign further equips the GTsport with a rear wing
with extendable carbon gurney flap. The rear apron is refined by a
carbon diffuser. Striking looks and agile handling are the hallmarks
of the TechArt tire/wheel combination on the GTsport. 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.
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.
As a world-renowned specialist for exclusive car interiors TechArt
Automobildesign will customize the interior of the GTsport in the
company-own upholstery shop according to customers' individual
specifications. 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.
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