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November 28th, 2005, 21:16
Athletic Beauty: The New TechArt Widebody Kit for the Porsche Boxster
Based on the Porsche 987 Boxster, the TechArt Widebody doesn't only offer spectacular design but also extra driving fun and agility. After the huge success of the Widebody concept for the first Boxster generation, TechArt developed a wide body version for the current version of the roadster.
With the add-on fender flarings on front and rear axle the TechArt Widebody is 3.1 inches wider than the standard car. The front extensions don't only provide extra room inside the wheel houses but also improve the deventilation of the heated up air with their integrated wheel-house ventilation. The rear flarings are equipped with largely dimensioned air ducts to bring fresh air to the centrally placed engine.
Apart from spectacular, sporty design the TechArt designers of course paid attention to optimal aerodynamic efficiency. The TechArt front spoiler bumper reduces the lift at the front axle and improves the cooling of the front brakes with large air ducts. The TechArt rear apron with integrated diffuser rounds out the conversion.
Extremely broad wheels and tires make the TechArt Widebody concept for the Boxster complete: Specially for this wide body version they developed custom-made versions of the one-piece TechArt Formula five spoke wheel. The front axle is equipped with wheels in size 8.5Jx20, the rear axle is equipped with 11Jx20 wheels.
After extensive test drives, TechArt recommends 235/30 ZR20 tires for teh front axle and 305/25 ZR20 for the rear. The height-adjustable TechArt sport suspension is specially set-up for these ultra-wide wheels and tires and the wider track of the car. The coil-over suspension doesn't only provide an individual damping of the roadster but also lowers the two-seater car by about 1 inch. Boxster models with PASM system can be updated with the sporty set up TechArt coil over sport suspension.
TechArt also offers engine tuning for the Widebody. The two watercooled six-cylinder boxer engines can be upgraded with the TechArt power kits. They each consist of a sport air filter and newly programmed engine electronics. The result: 15 bhp more power and optimized road performance.
Specifications
Engine
Type: Flat-6
Displacement cu in (cc): 194 (3179)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 295(220) / n.a.
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: n.a.
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 235/30 ZR20 - 305/25 ZR20
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 182.3 × 73.2 × n.a.
Weight lb (kg): n.a.
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: n.a.
Top Speed mph (km/h): n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/01/twidebody06_inter.jpg
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/01/twidebody06_03.jpg
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/01/twidebody06_01.jpg
Based on the Porsche 987 Boxster, the TechArt Widebody doesn't only offer spectacular design but also extra driving fun and agility. After the huge success of the Widebody concept for the first Boxster generation, TechArt developed a wide body version for the current version of the roadster.
With the add-on fender flarings on front and rear axle the TechArt Widebody is 3.1 inches wider than the standard car. The front extensions don't only provide extra room inside the wheel houses but also improve the deventilation of the heated up air with their integrated wheel-house ventilation. The rear flarings are equipped with largely dimensioned air ducts to bring fresh air to the centrally placed engine.
Apart from spectacular, sporty design the TechArt designers of course paid attention to optimal aerodynamic efficiency. The TechArt front spoiler bumper reduces the lift at the front axle and improves the cooling of the front brakes with large air ducts. The TechArt rear apron with integrated diffuser rounds out the conversion.
Extremely broad wheels and tires make the TechArt Widebody concept for the Boxster complete: Specially for this wide body version they developed custom-made versions of the one-piece TechArt Formula five spoke wheel. The front axle is equipped with wheels in size 8.5Jx20, the rear axle is equipped with 11Jx20 wheels.
After extensive test drives, TechArt recommends 235/30 ZR20 tires for teh front axle and 305/25 ZR20 for the rear. The height-adjustable TechArt sport suspension is specially set-up for these ultra-wide wheels and tires and the wider track of the car. The coil-over suspension doesn't only provide an individual damping of the roadster but also lowers the two-seater car by about 1 inch. Boxster models with PASM system can be updated with the sporty set up TechArt coil over sport suspension.
TechArt also offers engine tuning for the Widebody. The two watercooled six-cylinder boxer engines can be upgraded with the TechArt power kits. They each consist of a sport air filter and newly programmed engine electronics. The result: 15 bhp more power and optimized road performance.
Specifications
Engine
Type: Flat-6
Displacement cu in (cc): 194 (3179)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 295(220) / n.a.
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: n.a.
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 235/30 ZR20 - 305/25 ZR20
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 182.3 × 73.2 × n.a.
Weight lb (kg): n.a.
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: n.a.
Top Speed mph (km/h): n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/01/twidebody06_inter.jpg
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/01/twidebody06_03.jpg
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/01/twidebody06_01.jpg