RE: Techart launches latest 992.2 performance upgrades

RE: Techart launches latest 992.2 performance upgrades

Friday 18th July

Techart launches latest 992.2 performance upgrades

The base Porsche 911s are faster than ever - so of course Techart can make them even faster still 


While modifying a car as new and as capable as a Porsche 911 looks unnecessary, there’s no denying the demand exists. Look at Litchfield’s work, for example, turbocharging throughout the range now making power gains more easily achieved than ever. Techart is keen to take full advantage of the fact, with a range of performance kits already launched for the 992.2 era of 911. 

Specifically, it has packages for the Carrera (including 4 and manual-only T) plus the T-Hybrid GTS. The former is arguably of most interest, for the simple fact that it adds so much more power with so relatively little changed for the flat six. The 3.0-litre turbo gets what Techart calls its ‘Techtronic’ engine control unit, a new bracket for it, and a Techart wiring harness; with that lot installed, a new 992 Carrera is now 111hp more potent, with peak power at 505hp rather than 394hp.

In other words, It’s more than a 25 per cent uplift with just electronic witchcraft. Which isn’t to dismiss Techart’s work, of course; indeed, it assures us that Techntronic ‘ensures seamless integration, full diagnostics compatibility and installation without modifications to the vehicle’s standard electronics.’ It’s compatible with a GPF, too. Just imagine where the engine might get to with hardware changes… 

The impact on performance is predictably profound, especially with a 59lb ft uplift as well (for 391lb ft). A Porsche that could reach 62mph in 4.1 seconds and twice that in 14.4 seconds is now capable of a 3.4-second dash to 62mph and 0-124mph in less than 10 seconds - 9.7, to be precise, almost five seconds off stock. It sounds like an absolute monster of a Carrera, the Techart car. And imagine the 505hp with a manual. Techart says the new modification offers ‘powerful extra power with full everyday usability’. No beating powerful extra power. 

For the GTS, the same methods are applied to slightly less drastic effect (perhaps as the 3.0-litre has two turbos to fettle, the 3.6 hybrid unit just one). Nevertheless, Techtronic takes the GTS to 601hp from 541, as well as adding a meaningful 81lb ft. So while it only takes a couple of tenths from the benchmark sprints, a Techarted T-Hybrid is likely to feel even more muscular than the already stacked standard car. 

Techart hasn’t released any pricing yet for its latest work. On the one hand, tinkering with Porsches is never cheap work (take it from someone merely trying to breathe life back into an old Boxster); on the other, the power kit doesn’t exactly comprise a raft of changes. So hopefully it’s not prohibitive. Certainly this modestly specced Carrera T could surprise plenty of folk with more than 500hp; or, for those that want to make more of an impact, how about a Cartagena Yellow cabrio?


 

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MDL111

Original Poster:

7,892 posts

192 months

I think the gold car with a painted bonnet and the ducktail would look quite good and with a manual will be good fun

I 8 a 4RE

436 posts

256 months

Very interesting.

A manual TechArt 911T with some exhaust hardware deletes and >550 bhp could be the exact car Porsche always wanted to make, if not for the destroyers of joy in Brussels

The Pistonsdead

5,304 posts

222 months

Lovely, if I could I most probably would

Terminator X

17,778 posts

219 months

As impressive as this is my Jap Impreza was getting to 100mph in under 10s about 20 years ago.

TX.

Leon R

3,439 posts

111 months

Terminator X said:
As impressive as this is my Jap Impreza was getting to 100mph in under 10s about 20 years ago.

TX.
This is getting to 124 in less than 10 seconds.

AmazingGrace

206 posts

19 months

Just my humble opinion but one of the key features of the std carrera is the modest (relatively) performance on offer.

To up that performance just makes me think that perhaps a higher powered 911 would be better suited.

Personally if i had the funds mine would go to a std carrera. More than enough performance available.

Track days? Get a track weapon

Hellers

144 posts

188 months

Hmmm. Not sure where these upgrades stand for insurance purposes?

The Techart website says “currently for export/racing use only -
not approved for public road use (StVZO).”

https://www.techart.de/en/models/911/techart-for-9...



The Pistonsdead

5,304 posts

222 months

Leon R said:
Terminator X said:
As impressive as this is my Jap Impreza was getting to 100mph in under 10s about 20 years ago.

TX.
This is getting to 124 in less than 10 seconds.
wink

GTRene

19,137 posts

239 months

Hellers said:
Hmmm. Not sure where these upgrades stand for insurance purposes?

The Techart website says currently for export/racing use only -
not approved for public road use (StVZO).

https://www.techart.de/en/models/911/techart-for-9...
if you want to be save, get a TUV for it...

they have to say such on their website, its Protocols following Nany culture.

btw I like their upset for the 3.0 turbo models, with that over 500ps you get a nice sort Touring RS model.


Terminator X

17,778 posts

219 months

Leon R said:
Terminator X said:
As impressive as this is my Jap Impreza was getting to 100mph in under 10s about 20 years ago.

TX.
This is getting to 124 in less than 10 seconds.
Argh so it is getmecoat

TX.

ManyMotors

905 posts

113 months

This must qualify as an Outlaw Porsche. The modifications are likely not good for the original warranty.

Slowlygettingit

793 posts

56 months

ManyMotors said:
This must qualify as an Outlaw Porsche. The modifications are likely not good for the original warranty.
I was in the main stealers today talking about my 8 year service and 2 year warranty extension
The length of the list they told me that would prevent getting the warranty extended was quite long and was quite detailed.
Although I’d they found anything it could be remedied at their outrageous costs…..

GreatScott2016

1,884 posts

103 months

This is lovely, but I’d settle for the base car smile

CH80

150 posts

12 months

Saturday
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That positive camber on the rear wheel of the gold car looks unsettling!

macky17

2,234 posts

204 months

Saturday
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Remember just £1k at Litchfield will get you 500bhp from the 991.2 onwards. A mapped 991.2 T has got to be an a relatively affordable gem, not that I've tried one.

howardhughes

1,241 posts

219 months

Saturday
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Back in 1986\87 Fast Lane magazine had a white 911 on the front cover. The headline? 0-100 in ten seconds.

Nearly 40 years later, that headline still captivates me.


ZX10R NIN

29,240 posts

140 months

Yesterday (18:57)
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Loving the gold one.