2010 Artega GT

The Artega GT sports car perfectly fills the niche between the range of high-volume production sports cars and the pure driving machines that many sports car manufacturers produce. The combination of impressive driving performance, high exclusivity and social acceptance makes for a unique vehicle profile. Apart from this, this sports car represents a new concept in vehicle construction. The Artega GT achieves excellent driving performance thanks more to its low weight than the high engine power.

Performance

The Artega GT combines a low power-to-weight ratio of 4.28 kg/HP with a state-of-the-art drivetrain; the result is an impressive level of agility. From a standing start, the Artega GT sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in under five seconds. Passenger safety is ensured through highly effective crash modules at the front and back, steel side impact protection, four airbags and the very latest driver assistance systems. Unlike pure driving machines, the Artega GT is also very suitable for everyday use thanks to its spacious interior.

Exclusivity

The Artega GT’s exceptional shape is unique and was conceived by renowned designer Henrik Fisker (creator of the BMW Z8 and the Aston Martin Vantage amongst others). With the length of a small car (4.01 m) and the width of a luxury limousine (1.88 m), the overall look is breathtaking. Also unique is the lightweight and extremely tough polyurethane outer shell. Hand-crafted production in the Artega factory is testament to a high level of individuality. It is here that these unique, hand-crafted cars are produced.

Sustainability

The Artega GT’s exceptionally light weight is down to a range of materials used in the world of racing (aluminium space frame, high-strength steel and carbon fibre-reinforced composites). The low power-to-weight ratio in turn produces a forward-looking ecobalance and surprisingly low fuel consumption values: average fuel consumption, in accordance with the EURO 4 standard, is just 8.9 l/100 km, which is outstanding for a sports car. Resource-saving procedures in production and a high recycle rate also contribute to the social acceptance of the Artega GT.

Artega GT

Artega GT

The Design features: agility, driving dynamics and safety

The major development parameters for the vehicle body were lightweight design and rigidity. A generously dimensioned aluminium spaceframe in connection with a body made of carbonfibre reinforced compound materials thus ensures a top power-to-weight ratio. For reasons of efficient space utilisation, ideal weight distribution and the best possible traction, the high-grade drive components of the Volkswagen Group are installed as rear engine traverse to the direction of travel. The 3.6-litre V6 is the ideal drive for a vehicle of this class. Along with the highly praised and well-tried direct-shift gearbox, the engine is mounted in a compact module made of highstrength steel tubes.

The backs of the comfortable sports seats fold back to make loading easier. Especially effective crash modules as well as a steel side-collision protection as essential features of the passive safety system protect the passengers with front and side airbags in the case of accident. To ensure a maximum of active safety, the Artega GT design integrates state-of-the-art driver assistance systems, such as ASP (Artega Stability Program) such as the electronic stability program ASP (Artega), ABS and the traction control TC. Just as in other super sports cars, four different drive programs can be selected at the Headunit: Normal (ASP with early intervention, TC on), Sport (ASP with later intervention, TC on), Race (ASP off, TC on) and Off (ASP off, TC off).

Fitness for travel: a "sensible" amount of room despite sports car dimensions

The body and interior of the car, great care was taken to consider the needs and comfort of the occupants. The generous amount of space compared to the extremely compact overall dimensions, numerous convenient interior places to put things and two separate luggage compartments (one behind the seats and the other under the front hood) are exceptional for a car this size. Such storage conditions were made possible by the engine's transverse installation in the rear. Although the Artega GT provides phenomenal handling performance and drive capabilities, the chassis fine-tuning ensures that comfort in no way comes too short. Even long trips will be savoured in happy memory by the driver and passenger - and even if the top cruising range provided by the optional 80-litre tank is fully used.

Operation: paragon makes driving easier, more pleasant, and safer

The competence of the electronic specialists at paragon AG has provided comprehensive innovative systems for operation and driver information. One of the primary concerns of the Artega idea is to prove their benefit in the Artega GT. With innovative sensor buttons and the unique dual-pointer dashboard for road speed and engine speed, paragon offers a novel ambience as a significant, distinctive attribute of the Artega GT. These features are emphasized by a plaque with the inscription "Cockpit systems from paragon" in the interior of the vehicle.

2007 GT Coupe Artega by Henrik Fisker a limited series

2007 GT Coupe Artega by Henrik Fisker

The Artega GT Coupe which was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show is a small sports coupe designed by Henrik Fisker, the same designer responsible for Aston Martin's current lineup and also The Fisker Latigo CS and Fisker Tramonto based on the BMW 645i and Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 respectivley.It will be produced in a limited series of 500 units per year starting from November 2007 and will be sold worldwide from the middle of 2008 for an approximate price of €75,000.

2007 GT Coupe Artega by Henrik Fisker

Power for the Artega GT Coupe comes from a 300 horsepower, mid-mounted, VW derived 3.6 litre V6 driving power to the rear wheels. This should give the Artega GT a 0-60 mph time of around 5 seconds and a 169 mph top speed.Enables a top speed of 270 km/h.
According to the first information revealed by Motor Authority and Auto, Motor und Sport, the Artega GT was developed by a team lead by former Rolls Royce boss Klaus Dieter Frers.
Artega GT - Design sketchThe vehicle dimensions are 3,950 x 1,880 x 1,180 mm - about the same of a B-segment car like the VW Polo but with an extremely low profile.