TechArt Gives Panamera a Total Makeover, Inside and Out

Full Spectrum

TechArt has been building tuned and restyled Porsche vehicles for a long time now, so it's no surprise that the German company just rolled out its new line of upgrades - dubbed the GrandGT collection - for the latest-gen Panamera and Panamera Sport Turismo models. And unlike a lot of other "tuners" out there in the world, this offering covers pretty much the entire spectrum of the car.

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Body Mods

On the outside, the GrandGT collection includes a whole host of goodies that gives the Panamera a truly aggressive appearance upgrade. They include a new front apron with wider wheel arches and optimized airflow to improve brake cooling, as well as a new hood that's available in carbon fiber, matte, or glossy finishes.

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Getting Wider

New side skirts and wheel arch extensions extend the Panamera's width by 50mm in the front and 80mm in the rear, which extends to the rear, where a new rear diffuser frames a titanium exhaust with carbon fiber tips. Customers can choose from a trio of 21- and 22-inch wheels, with 285/35 tires up front and 335/30 series rubber out back.

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Upgraded Cabin

TechArt hasn't ignored the interior of the Panamera either, giving it a host of upgrades to set it apart from the stock model. They include luxurious-looking floor mats, embossed perforated leather and Alcantara seating, and a custom steering wheel. As is always the case, customers have a ton of options to customize everything in the cabin.

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Power Boost

Naturally, TechArt has also blessed the already-powerful Panamera with even more power via a custom engine management system as part of its Powerkit that raises the GTS's horsepower by 180 and torque by 111 pound-feet - resulting in 660 horsepower and 568 pound-feet - while the Turbo S gains 88 horsepower and 96 pound-feet giving it a grand total of 709 horsepower and 701 pound-feet of torque. 

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Performance Stats

TechArt says that those increases result in pretty impressive performance gains as well. The GTS with the Powerkit will do 0-62 miles-per-hour in just 3.4 seconds, with the Turbo S reaching that mark in 3.0 seconds flat. The modified GTS will reach 190 miles per hour, while the Turbo S has a top speed of 196 mph.

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Impressive Stuff

TechArt's new line of Panamera parts is indeed impressive, although the tuner has not yet listed any pricing for any of this goodness. Regardless, those seeking a style and performance upgrade for their Panamera would be hard-pressed to find anything better.

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