TechArt 997 Carrera

Infobox Automobile


name=TechArt 997 Carrera
manufacturer=TECHART (modified Porsche)
class=sports car
production=2005-present
predecessor=TechArt 996 Carrera
successor=
body_style=2-door coupé
layout=Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive or all wheel drive
engine=convert|3.6|L|cuin|1 flat-6
convert|3.8|L|cuin|1 flat-6
transmission=6-speed manual
5-speed Tiptronic
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related=Porsche 997
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The TechArt 997 Carrera, known also as the TechArt Coupe and TechArt Cabrio, depending on the body style, is a tuning program for Porsche 997 models including the Carrera, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera 4, Carrera 4 Cabriolet, Carrera S, Carrera S Cabriolet, Carrera 4S, and Carrera 4S Cabriolet. As with other TechArt products, the kit includes the customer's choice of options, including a body kit, engine upgrades, interior refitment, and custom wheels.

Design and Features

The TechArt Coupe/Cabriolet features a bodykit with high-downforce front and rear spoilers, a rear diffuser, side skirts, and mirror and headlight housings. The car is fitted with TechArt Formula alloy wheels ranging from 18 to 20 inches, and ContiSportContact 2 VMax tires. A full range of interior customizations are available and tailored to customer taste. To aid the car's performance, a range of suspension kits, depending on the wheel and tire combinations, can be installed. The basic kit lowers the car by convert|25|mm|in|1, while the most advanced kit, the TechArt Vario sport suspension, uses Bilstein adjustable rebound shock absorbers and variable ride height control which can lower the car up to convert|35|mm|in|1.Cite web|url=http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z8558/Porsche_997_911_Carrera.aspx|title=ConceptCarz.com TechArt 997 911 Carrera|accessdate=2008-06-05|work=conceptcarz.com] The engine upgrades utilize custom exhaust, reprogrammed ECU chips, and performance air cleaners to add convert|15|hp|kW|0 to either the basic 3.6L Carrera engine or the larger 3.8L Carrera S engine, resulting in final outputs of convert|340|hp|kW|0 and convert|370|hp|kW|0, respectively.Cite web|url=http://www.techart.de/homee_gesamt.htm|title=Techart.com TechArt 997 Engine Tuning|accessdate=2008-06-05|work=techart.de]

References

External Links

* [http://www.techart.de/homee_gesamt.htm TechArt official 997 Carrera tuning page]