Techart tees up new 710hp GTsport for Auto Salon
If a standard Turbo S is too subtle and too slow, Techart is building 30 very special 911s
Tokyo must be a good place to exhibit modified cars. So much of tuning culture emanates from Japan that it doesn’t matter if it’s an Abarth 595 or 911 Turbo you’re tinkering with - there are going to be people interested. Clearly aware of the opportunity, Techart is launching its latest 30-unit limited edition at Auto Salon this weekend, the GTsport.
That’s the easy bit, to be honest, and the fact that all of the cars will be based on a 911 Turbo S. Beyond that, a focus on a ‘high level of individuality’ and ‘optional scope’ make it hard to know exactly what a GTsport will be, because the whole point is that Techart will make you anything. The images here seem to be the standard overhaul rather than the more extreme options, so here goes.
The GTsport will feature Techart’s Power Kit TA 092/T1.1, which boosts outputs from the 3.7-litre twin-turbo flat-six to 710hp and 664lb ft, from 650hp and 590lb ft. There’s a Power Kit TA 092/T2.1 also on offer (this is really just the start, honestly), which replaces the turbochargers, tweaks the software, and unleashes 800hp. For a car that reaches 100mph in 5.7 seconds as standard.
Cosmetically, Techart introduces its Formula VI Race wheels, a carbon bonnet, rear diffuser, new spoiler, additional air outlets, a more prominent front bumper with canards, plus side skirts with a couple more intakes. If it maybe looks a touch subtle for the performance (and for a modified flagship 911 at a motor show) then fear not, as that’s where the optional scope comes in, with essentially every new Techart part available in visible carbon fibre. There’s also a Techart exhaust system with carbon tailpipes on the extras list, plus a threaded spring kit. And carbon aero disc wheels. Those who want a GTsport to stand out will certainly be given that opportunity.
The inside is treated to something called a Techart Refined Interior, which appears to be even more leather and contrast stitching than standard. Again, there will also be a Techart GTsport Exclusive Interior for those intent on really pushing the boat out.
Scope for additional customisation likely makes the job of selling 30 very expensive modified cars a bit easier than telling people they can only have one colour, one wheel, one interior and so on. Techart has very deliberately chosen Auto Salon as a show to debut the GTsport at, too, with a view on Japanese sales; a deal is in place already with the Lager Corporation (real name) to handle Techart distribution over there. And an 800hp 911 that looked like any of these three would definitely stand out at a Daikoku PA meet. Don’t be surprised if all 30 GTsports are spoken for over the weekend, after which the buyers can focus on the difficult task: just what their one might actually look like.
Still, green and gold on a Coupe would look nice...
Some years ago I had a Turbo that was heavily modified - it was very light (circa 1325 kilo) and modified (circa 575 bhp) - that was capable of ensuring that I would lose my licence in a very short time span.
At Brand Hatch on the GP circuit a friend with a lot more skill than me, and who had done well racing at Le Mans, drove my car and said the speed of the car was far too much for the public highway.
In the real world where would anyone use the level of performance now on offer?
At Brand Hatch on the GP circuit a friend with a lot more skill than me, and who had done well racing at Le Mans, drove my car and said the speed of the car was far too much for the public highway.
In the real world where would anyone use the level of performance now on offer?
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