Artega GT

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Artega GT
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Overview
Manufacturer Artega
Production20092012 (153 units)
AssemblyGermany: Delbrück
Designer Henrik Fisker
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door Coupé
Layout Transverse rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related Saleen S1
Melkus RS 2000
Powertrain
Engine 3.6 L Volkswagen VR6
Transmission 6-speed direct-shift automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,460 mm (96.9 in) [1]
Length4,010 mm (157.9 in)
Width1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height1,180 mm (46.5 in)
Kerb weight 1,116 kg (2,460 lb)
Chronology
Successor Artega Scalo

The Artega GT is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive 2-seat sports car produced by German automobile manufacturer Artega between 2009 and 2012. The GT was Artega's first model. A total of 153 units were produced. [2]

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Overview

The two seater had an aluminum space frame and carbon fibre reinforced body for a light curb weight of 1,116 kg (2,460 lb). The engine was a Volkswagen-sourced [3] direct injection 3.6 L VR6 rated at 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 4.6 seconds, with top speed estimated to be over 270 km/h (168 mph). [4]

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''. [5] 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. [6] 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 (2008) 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.[ citation needed ]

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, [7] which has offered all employees new jobs. [8] Paragon AG will continue to supply owners with service, according to the Artega-website. [9]

Discontinuation

On 30 September 2012 the production of the Artega GT was halted. [10] There are currently no plans to resume production. [11]

Technical specification

Artega GT rear 20110513.jpg

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 mid

Displacement: 3,597 cc (3.6 L; 219.5 cu in)

Performance: 221 kW (300 PS; 296 hp) at 6,600 rpm

Torque: 350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) at 2,400 rpm

Layout: Rear-wheel-drive

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

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph): 4.6 seconds

Speed: more than 273 km/h (170 mph)

https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/test/artega-gt-im-supertest-wie-schlaegt-sich-der-deutsche-lotus/technische-daten/

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