Porsche Specialist TechArt Enters India - Opens Showroom In Bangalore

Speaking at the launch of his company's journey in India, Tobias Beyer - CEO, Techart, said, "We are incredibly excited to bring TECHART to the Indian market today. Individuality is ingrained in our DNA, aligning to this core philosophy of Techart; our products further accentuate the sport-focused attitude of Porsche models. Our entry is a strategic step with India being one of the future key markets for individualisation and refinement. This launch will help broaden our customer base and appeal to every individual who has a distinctive perspective on life. With today's announcement we aim to enable our customers to showcase their unique individuality by utilising our exquisite aesthetic customisation options combined with athletic performance."

With the opening of its showroom in Bangalore, which has also become the nation's sports car capital, Techart hopes to capture the eye of the nation's Porsche enthusiasts who are looking to make thier machines from Stuttgart stand out from the rest of the crowd.

TechArt India will offer Porsche personalisation enthusiasts the complete spectrum of services such as full vehicle conversions, carbon fibre refinement, performance enhancements and handcrafting of individual luxury interiors. TechArt claims that it will enable customers in India to reconfigure and optimise their Porsche vehicle to their personal liking with the finest products and services available.

TechArt is known for its brilliant modifications and tuning of all the vehicles in Porsche's range. However, it is best known for its outrageously powerful version of the 911 Turbo models. These models, that are dubbed the TechArt GTstreet R take the 911 Turbo and dial the madness up to 11.

The current 911 Turbo S's 3.8-litre twin-turbo engine gets heavily worked over in the GTstreet R so that it produces 700bhp and 900Nm of torque which is 59bhp and 100Nm more than what Porsche's most powerful 911 produces. Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed PDK automatic gearbox.

TechArt offers a more powerful version of the engine which can be accessed by pressing a button. This TA092/T2.1 TechArt power upgrade increases the output of the GTstreet R to 788.5bhp and 950Nm of peak torque allowing this mental sports car to reach a top speed of 350km/h.

TechArt also makes more mechanical modifications to the GTstreet R in the form of lowering kits that lower the sports car by up to 25mm while also widening the front track by 30mm.

Also new are the forged alloy wheels in 20 and 21-inch sizes which can be fitted with TechArt's carbon-fibre aero discs for beeter aerodynamic performance. The wheels are shod with 265/35 ZR20 (front) and 325/30 ZR21 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres for maximum performance on track days and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S for everyday use.

TechArt also fits GTstreet R with its own bespoke exhaust system for a better aural experience. This custom exhaust system is a hand welded two pipe valved system is made from stainless steel.

Thoughts On TechArt's Arrival In India

The arrival of TechArt in India signals our nation's ever growing reputation among sports car enthusisasts. Hopefully with the arrival of the German tuning house on Indian shores, we'll see a few more vocal Porsches on our roads soon.