TECHART’S NEW 718 GTS TUNING PACKAGE

Power plus prettifying parts

Techart has turned its tuning attention towards the 718 twins in GTS trim. A new package of performance upgrades and parts is set to include a power upgrade of 50hp, taking the flat-four models to 415hp. That’s precisely the same as a first-gen 997 GT3.

Techart says its range of new carbon-fibre parts add motorsport highlights to the 718 models. Along with the front splitter, Techart carbon is available for the airblades, side mirrors, side air intakes, diffuser, trims and the rear wing profile. A range of carbon trim items for the 718’s interior is also available.

Techart’s new front axle lift system is also part of the package. Porsche says the Sportdesign Package fitted to the factory GTS reduces ground clearance significantly. To help mitigate that, Techart’s Noselift system provides up to 60mm of additional space at the front spoiler at the push of a button. The system includes two front axle sport springs (each with main and helper springs), two rear axle sport springs, two hydraulic cylinders, and a compact and spacesaving hydraulic unit.

As for the engine upgrades, a similar package is already available for the non-gts 2.5-litre 718 models. For the 718 GTS, the powerkit is planned to be available by mid-2018. Full technical specs are not yet finalised yet, but total power output is expected to climb to 415hp. For more info and pricing, head for www.techart.de/718.