If the new Porsche Turbo is not fast enough, this is for you

With its 2001 TechArt GTstreet based on the Porsche 911 Turbo of the 996 model series, TechArt Automobildesign (Röntgenstrasse 47, D-71229 Leonberg-Höfingen, phone +49 / (0) 71 52 / 9 33 9-0, fax +49 / (0) 71 52 / 93 39 33, Internet www.techart.de ) created one of the fastest and most powerful street-legal sports cars of its time. The next evolutionary stage of this fascinating concept celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2007: The new TechArt GTstreet based on the 911 Turbo of the latest 997 series.

Like the predecessor the new GTstreet edition centers on a powerful engine: The 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat engine is modified by the TechArt engine specialists and now develops 630 hp / 463 kW at 6,800 rpm, up from standard 480 hp / 353 kW. Peak torque increases from 620 Nm to 820 Nm at 4,500 rpm.

Thus equipped the TechArt GTstreet delivers performance that firmly places it among the world’s fastest sports cars: 0 – 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds, 200 km/h after just 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 345 km/h speak volumes.

The body kit for the TechArt GTstreet was created in the wind tunnel, and offers an optimal symbiosis of aerodynamic downforce, minimized drag and striking design.

Type707 - 3/10/2007 2:05:16 AM

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The rear end looks to overwhelming. Less is more.

Agent63 - 3/10/2007 9:47:25 PM

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Actually the automatic transmission with tip tronic is quicker than the manual. Shouldn't look down on auto cars because Mercedes is the only luxury brand that does not offer Manual in their model line ups and still having it create a lot of horsepower. Some in which are the most powerful engines in the world.

Agent63 - 3/11/2007 6:55:25 AM

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Yeah I know what you mean. You want to have control of every rev and ever gear. Totally understandable. I was just saying statistically the auto is faster. Not by much to even notice but I guess on a track where each bit counts it's a big difference.

germeezy2 - 3/11/2007 1:45:21 AM

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I will take you for a ride in my automatic car, I guarantee it will scare the crap out of you. And it will send most manual cars crying home to Momma. I can't wait for the 997 to get the PDK.

dayday - 3/11/2007 5:09:39 AM

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i will love it soo much if its got another colour. and just wondering when porsche will have a v8 or v10 sports model?

theinfinitedream - 3/11/2007 6:07:00 AM

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mean.....630bhp...
love the color..