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08/21/2006, 8:36 AM

Porsche News

TechArt overhauls the Porsche Carrera GT

Tuner TechArt has put together a customization kit for the rare mid-engine Porsche Carrera GT. The team developed aerodynamically efficient custom-tailored body components made from exposed carbon fiber that serve as a visual contrast to the metallic-orange special paint. The kit also features a new air outlet on the upper half of the front fascia and a one-piece spoiler lip. The low-reaching front spoiler reduces lift on the front axle at high speeds further and thus further optimizes directional stability. TechArt also developed a three-piece gurney flap that serves as the aerodynamic counterpart in the rear. The center piece of the separation edge extends together with the pop-up rear wing and in combination with the fixed spoiler edges on the left and right produces additional downforce on the rear axle. A new exhaust system boosts output from 612 horsepower to 635 horses, while also enhancing the car’s sound. The interior has also been customized with an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel with leather/carbon fiber rim, and a shifter made from exposed carbon fiber. Gallery after the jump…

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08/21, 8:51 AM

posted by:

evil_m0nkey

pretty:)

08/21, 9:06 AM

posted by:

tino

I like the look, but i bet that in a couple of hours this topic will be threaded “why did they ruin a classic” or so on…but who cares anyway, nobody on this site can afford a gt AND the techart edition :-|

08/21, 9:22 AM

posted by:

axel cortez

orange….

08/21, 9:33 AM

posted by:

tino

hahah like this car doesnt need orange to stand out..i would have left it stock color…the problem is ppl would not know its modified :-(

08/21, 9:44 AM

posted by:

Jurrian

without the orange wheels I would want one

08/21, 9:53 AM

posted by:

MM

Oh man, that’s too sweet. They took an already cool car and really increased the cool factor.

08/21, 10:30 AM

posted by:

J

That’s crazy, although I think I’d be afraid to drive it.

08/21, 10:31 AM

posted by:

Jay

I LOVE ORANGE!! I’m getting me one of these babies!
Does the front look like a Saturn Sky to any of you? FOr some reason when I looked at the front first thing that came to mind was “Saturn Sky” Even though this is a MUCH MUCH MUCH better car than the GM crap “sky”

08/21, 11:20 AM

posted by:

Carnut4ever

I wish they could integrate better the design of the tacky moustache air intake. Regular 911 Gt2s have a better integrated look. It ruined the look of the car. Maybe it was inspired by Dr. Z LoL!

08/21, 11:45 AM

posted by:

Wickedated

I hate the steering wheel. Meh, I’d keep my Carrera GT bone stock.

08/21, 11:50 AM

posted by:

Mitch

looks hot

08/21, 12:12 PM

posted by:

axel cortez

for looks like a lotus dont know why (the front)

08/21, 12:14 PM

posted by:

al

looks nice but i wonder how much it will cost and how many thwy are going to make. in the downside the steering wheel looks ugly as hell

08/21, 12:20 PM

posted by:

mossy

very nice but they should give me new rims instead of painting my old ones orange and scraping the porche badge off. also they shouldnt have fitted it with a steering wheel that looks like a mondeos steering wheel. otherwise i love it!!

08/21, 1:28 PM

posted by:

fromes

If I had a GT I would perfer it to be stock….except for the color…that custom orange paint job is awesome…

08/21, 2:21 PM

posted by:

aaron

the addtional intake spoiler looks like some stick-on piece from autozone, get rid of the and it would look alot better, and maybe do one in a metalic blue, like monterey blue on the merc/gallardo.

08/21, 3:41 PM

posted by:

Maria making pictures

Awesome car. I guess only few people can enjoy having such a car.
Other dyslexics like http://gimps.de can only dream of it.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful pictures with me !

08/21, 6:23 PM

posted by:

The Stig

I’ll take the car but skip these cheesy mods.

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08/25, 10:24 PM

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AutomoBlog

Porsche Carrera GT by TechArt

Sick of seeing all those same old grey Carrera GT’s all over the place?

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