Geneva Preview: TechArt GTstreet - 630Hp supercar based on the Porsche 911 Turbo

Ok, listen to this: 0 � 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.2 sec, 200 km/h (124 mph) after just 10.9 sec and a top speed of 345 km/h (215 mph). Now this is a machine with serious street credentials. Based on the 997 Porsche 911 Turbo the TechArt GTstreet features a tuned up version of the stock 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat engine developing 630 hp / 463 kW at 6,800 rpm and� 820 Nm of torque 4,500 rpm (up from standard 480 hp / 353 kW & 620 Nm respectively). Cant wait to see live pics from this �monster�...-Continued: Click �Read More�� below to check out the official press release

PRESS RELEASE: World Debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2007

The Next Generation: TechArt GTstreet Based on Porsche 911 Turbo

With its 2001 TechArt GTstreet based on the 996 Porsche 911 Turbo, TechArt 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.

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