TechArt Unveils GTstreet RS based on Porsche GT2

TechArt GTstreet RS

By Brian Potter
July 23, 2008 9:00 am
Filed Under: German, Porsche, Tuners

Hot on the heels of the GTstreet Cabriolet, TechArt busts loose with yet another GTstreet offering, this time in the form of Porsche's venerable 530hp (390 kW) 911 GT2 aptly dubbed, GTstreet RS.

The GTstreet RS surpasses the 911 Turbo based GTstreet with 70 more hp for a total of 700hp (515 kW) and 860 Nm of torque. Power is achieved through the use of modified turbochargers, enlarged carbon inlet pipes, specially developed intercoolers, a sports flap exhaust combined with high-performance headers, modified pressure sensor and a sports air filter.

GTstreet RS front apron is fitted with a lower carbon splitter. Also from the top of the bumper fascia a special air duct has been constructed to enable air to pass directly behind the radiator and out through the newly created carbon outlet vents thereby reducing the buoyant force on the front axle considerably. Proving the aerodynamic kit is just as functional as visual, the GTstreet RS achieves in the wind tunnel 10 kilos of downforce on the front and rear axles at a speed of 140 km/h (87 mph).

Other GTstreet RS exterior trimmings include aero-bonnet, headlight shades, mirror shades, GTstreet sill panels and carbon roof spoiler. The GTstreet RS rear spoiler is particularly striking with its carbon winglets and gurney flaps. The GTstreet RS rear apron with carbon diffuser, air outlet and carbon air wings complete the programme for this club sports car.

Price for the 700hp GTstreet RS starts at €350,000 ($550,000 USD).

Source: TechArt

Comments

Tuner_Mad
July 23, 2008 2:04 pm
Oh great, it just gets even more expensive. I'll take a Stock GT2 over this anyday.

Goldfinger
July 23, 2008 2:21 pm
Yes i agree with you there , You would probably only get half or less what you paid for it if you tried selling it.

scuderia7
July 23, 2008 2:22 pm
wow this thing is 100k euro over the gtstreet cab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bernardo
July 23, 2008 5:13 pm
I would never buy a porsche for that price (only the CGT) but if i wore a porsche fan id rather have the rt12

speed-lover
July 23, 2008 7:53 pm
wow nice car with bad price $ 550,000 USD.... no thanks i better call the ferrari dealer for the sexy SCUDERIA

JakeMiles
July 23, 2008 10:40 pm
550k? You could buy a Carrera GT AND a 911. It's awesome, but not THAT awesome. LP640 please.

jpm
July 24, 2008 5:36 am
I don't get how a stock GT2 with an additional 70bhp equates to 700bhp...it has 530hp as standard from the factory.. so either someone's got their maths wrong or this car isn't as powerful as this article claims. The standard of journalism on wcf has decreased of late... stock car please with a scuderia for track days...

Tuner_Mad
July 24, 2008 5:47 am
They were talking about 70bhp over the GTstreet that was based on the 911 Turbo, not the GT2. Read the article and get your facts right.

American-Rules
July 24, 2008 9:51 am
You buy what you get. $US550K, you get an Ultimate Super Car. That will kick Ferrari's ASS around Nürburgring Nordschlei track.

Tuner_Mad
July 24, 2008 2:26 pm
Question: Would you spend that much on a 911?

Vision7
December 25, 2008 12:24 pm
Answer: Yes.

I had a chance to drive a GT Street RS (after having already sampled a CGT, and the two most recent versions of the GT2 (996 & 997) and I would definitely own one. This car is the complete package; it is so tame when driven responsibly on the street but, when you have a opportunity to open the taps, it will scare the crap out of you. That's why this car is at the very top of my wish list.

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