Artega GT

Artega GT
Overview
Manufacturer Artega
Production 2009–2012
Assembly Delbrück, Germany
Designer Henrik Fisker
Body and chassis
Class Sports car
Body style 2-door Coupé
Layout RMR layout
Powertrain
Engine 3.6 L VR6
Transmission six-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,460 mm (96.9 in)[1]
Length 4,010 mm (157.9 in)
Width 1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height 1,180 mm (46.5 in)
Kerb weight 1,116 kg (2,460 lb)

The Artega GT is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive 2-seat sports car produced by German manufacturer Artega between 2009 and 2012. The GT was Artega's first model. other models are: the Scalo and the Karo.

Overview

The two seater has an aluminum space frame and carbon fiber reinforced body for a light curb weight of 1,116 kg (2,460 lb). The engine is a Volkswagen-sourced[2] direct injection 3.6 L VR6 producing 296 bhp (221 kW; 300 PS) and 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) mated to a 6-speed DSG transmission. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h is tested to be at 4.8 seconds, with top speed estimated to be over 270 km/h (168 mph).[3]

In early 2011 GTspirit tested the Artega GT in Belgium and finished by saying that, Overall a superb handling sports car with not a single failure and that it had excellent performance not easily found elsewhere''.[4] The Artega GT was priced at approximately €75,000.

The GT was built at a new factory in Delbrück, Germany with production starting in October 2008 and sales commencing in spring 2009.[5] Production was claimed to be limited to roughly 500 units per year.

History

First shown as a mock up at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show; the Artega GT debuted a year later at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show. Klaus Dieter Frers announced at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show that Artega was investing in a possible solar-powered concept vehicle to compete with the Tesla Roadster and Fisker Karma. Henrik Fisker, who also designed the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, contributed to the design of the Artega GT. The first produced Artega GT was reportedly sold to Steven Gregory Balboa, an Italian now residing in Rochester, New York.

Bankruptcy

After the Artega company filed for bankruptcy in July 2012, production has ceased and the company has been bought by German automotive supplier firm Paragon AG,[6] which has offered all employees new jobs.[7] Paragon AG will continue to supply owners with service, according to the Artega-website.[8]

Discontinuation

On September 30, 2012 the production of the Artega GT was halted.[9] There are currently no plans to resume production.[10]

Technical specification

Frame: Aluminum spaceframe. Rear module tubular space frame of high-tensile stainless steel

Bodywork: Carbon fiber reinforced polyurethane compound material

Dimensions (L X B X H): 3950 x 1880 x 1,180 mm (46.5 in)

Kg/PS: About 3.6 kg/PS

Engine: VR6 direct-injection engine in the rear

Displacement: 3597 cc

Performance: 221 kW (300 PS; 296 hp) at 6600/min

Torque: 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) at 2400/min

Drive: Rear-wheel-drive

Transmission: Six-speed direct-shift with Artega inverting stage (pat.appl.)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph): 4.8 sec

Speed: more than 270 km/h (168 mph)

References

  1. ↑ "Artega - Inspiration in Bewegung | Preliminary technical data". Artega.de. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
  2. ↑ Barker, John (November 2009). "Artega GT". Evo. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  3. ↑ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2008-03-05). "Artega GT now on sale". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
  4. ↑ "Road Test: Artega GT". :. Retrieved 2011-07-17.
  5. ↑ Hutton, Ray (June 2009). "2009 Artega GT". Car and Driver. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  6. ↑ "Paragon AG buys Artega".
  7. ↑ "Artega website".
  8. ↑ "Artega website".
  9. ↑ "Artega website".
  10. ↑ "Paragon AG buys Artega".

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