TechArt Magnum
Encyclopedia
The TechArt Magnum is a high-performance luxury SUV based on the Porsche Cayenne
. As with other TechArt
products, the Magnum has added features such as a bodykit, interior refitment, and engine and suspension upgrades.
turbo, TechArt has added a radical bodykit made of PUR-RIM plastic, which includes new high-downforce air dams, side skirts, and aero hood. Also added are 22 inch (556 mm) TechArt Formula II alloy wheels and ContiCrossContact UHP tires, and interior trim of the customer's choice (with the "de Sede of Switzerland
" being the highest trim level available, built in cooperation with the furniture manufacturer of the same name). The most significant changes, however, are in the engine and suspension. The stock 4.5L (274.6 cu in) V8 turbo has been modified with larger turbochargers, stainless steel exhaust, and an upgraded ECU
chip, bringing output to 600 hp and 645 lbft of torque, both at 3440 rpm. The Magnum is also lowered up to 30 millimetres (1.2 in) with adjustable performance air-ride suspension, which greatly aids handling for the heavy vehicle. With the full set of upgrades, the Magnum costs about $204,000 USD; Premier League defender Micah Richards who plays for Manchester City had one imported to the UK
.
Porsche Cayenne
The Porsche Cayenne is a five seat mid-size luxury crossover manufactured by the German manufacturer Porsche since 2002, with North American sales beginning in 2003. Its platform was developed by Porsche and is shared with the Volkswagen Touareg and the Audi Q7. It is the first V8-engined vehicle...
. As with other TechArt
TECHART
TechArt Automobildesign GmbH is a German-based automobile tuner specialized in existing Porsches, for which they offer extensive tuning packages.-History:...
products, the Magnum has added features such as a bodykit, interior refitment, and engine and suspension upgrades.
Design and Features
To the standard Porsche CayennePorsche Cayenne
The Porsche Cayenne is a five seat mid-size luxury crossover manufactured by the German manufacturer Porsche since 2002, with North American sales beginning in 2003. Its platform was developed by Porsche and is shared with the Volkswagen Touareg and the Audi Q7. It is the first V8-engined vehicle...
turbo, TechArt has added a radical bodykit made of PUR-RIM plastic, which includes new high-downforce air dams, side skirts, and aero hood. Also added are 22 inch (556 mm) TechArt Formula II alloy wheels and ContiCrossContact UHP tires, and interior trim of the customer's choice (with the "de Sede of Switzerland
Switzerland
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" being the highest trim level available, built in cooperation with the furniture manufacturer of the same name). The most significant changes, however, are in the engine and suspension. The stock 4.5L (274.6 cu in) V8 turbo has been modified with larger turbochargers, stainless steel exhaust, and an upgraded ECU
Engine Control Unit
An engine control unit is a type of electronic control unit that determines the amount of fuel, ignition timing and other parameters an internal combustion engine needs to keep running...
chip, bringing output to 600 hp and 645 lbft of torque, both at 3440 rpm. The Magnum is also lowered up to 30 millimetres (1.2 in) with adjustable performance air-ride suspension, which greatly aids handling for the heavy vehicle. With the full set of upgrades, the Magnum costs about $204,000 USD; Premier League defender Micah Richards who plays for Manchester City had one imported to the UK
United Kingdom
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Specifications
- Weight: 5245 pounds (2,379 kg)
- Power: 600 hp @ 3440 rpm
- Torque: 645 lbft @ 3440 rpm
- Specific output: approx. 133.3 hp per litre
- Power-to-weight ratio: approx. 8.74 pounds (4 kg) per horsepower
Performance
- 0-60 mph (97 km/h): 4.2 sec
- 0-100 mph (161 km/h): 9.5 sec
- Quarter mile: 12.7 sec @ 108.9 mph (175.3 km/h)
- Top Speed: 181 mph (291.3 km/h)
- Braking, 60 mph (97 km/h)-0: 128 feet (39 m)
- Braking, 80 mph (129 km/h)-0: 222 feet (68 m)
- Lateral acceleration: .90g