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The TechArt Interior Line de Sede of Switzerland
Exclusive automobile interiors have gained TechArt Automobildesign worldwide fame and recognition. The Swiss furniture manufacturer de Sede occupies the same lofty position in the area of seating furniture. The idea of combining the unique qualities of both companies in new automotive creations was born in 2006. At the Geneva Motor Show 2007 they present a 600-hp / 442-kW TechArt MAGNUM featuring the new TechArt interior line 'de Sede of Switzerland.'

de Sede was founded more than 50 years ago, and is run by its two owners, Hans-Peter Fässler and Bernhard Schüler. Privateer Fässler is a passionate art and car enthusiast. The world-renowned manufacturer of exclusive luxury furniture is home in Klingnau, Switzerland. Only cows from Switzerland and southern Germany are used to make the various types of de Sede leathers. de Sede sells its chairs, sofas and tables in 120 countries around the globe.

With the TechArt interior line 'de Sede of Switzerland' these exquisite materials now also find their way into the automobile. The exclusive de Sede leathers are specially treated to account for the harsh climate conditions in an automobile.

TechArt Automobildesign's company-own upholstery shop places utmost importance on perfect workmanship down to the last detail. Highly experienced upholsterers transform the high-quality de Sede leathers into covers for seats, doors, dashboard, roof pillars and headliner.

In addition to choice de Sede leathers the seats also feature a unique soft-touch padding structure with areas of gradual firmness that are custom-tailored to the human body. The result is exceptional seating comfort combined with excellent lateral support.

Maximum comfort is paramount in the rear compartment too: Custom-developed individual seats for the rear mirror the front-seat design, and come with a custom-tailored center console covered with the finest de Sede leather. The integrated compartment for drinks, snacks and storage is lined with elegant Microsede material and features illuminated glass holders for the two Rosenthal® glasses with engraved TechArt MAGNUM logo. A small refrigerated compartment is hidden behind a precious-wood lid between the rear seatbacks.

The TechArt interior line 'de Sede of Switzerland' also features a state-of-the-art multimedia system. Two LCD touch screens are integrated into the back of the front headrests. Rear passengers can choose between watching a DVD on the 6-disc DVD changer or programs from the integrated digital TV tuner. They also serve as monitors for playing games on a Playstation2 game console. The sound is carried by wireless RF hi-fi headphones.

Color-coordinated carpets with de Sede leather borders and embroidered TechArt logo round out the design concept in the interior and even in the trunk. TechArt further adds color-coordinated instruments, sporty aluminum or hand-made precious-wood applications as well as a sport-steering wheel covered with comfortable de Sede.

With the TechArt interior line 'de Sede of Switzerland' the two partners offer a unique interior design that brings the legendary comfort of a de Sede sofa to the automobile.

The MAGNUM is based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. With it, TechArt Automobildesign offers not just exclusive interior design but also dominating power and a strikingly styled exterior.

With the TechArt TA 048/T3 performance kit the twin-turbo V8 engine delivers 600 hp / 442 kW and a peak torque of 865 Nm. The 4x4 storms from rest to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 292 km/h.

The perfect complement to the power kit is the TechArt fully stainless-steel TechArt sport exhaust system. Cayenne owners can choose to combine the rear muffler with the stock tailpipes of the car or with four chrome-plated TechArt tailpipes.

The fender flares of the TechArt MAGNUM body conversion add eight centimeters to the width of the SUV from Zuffenhausen. That means there's room for king-size 10Jx22 one-piece TechArt Formula or the new Formula II multi-piece design light-alloy wheels all around. The ContiCrossContact UHP tires in size 295/30 ZR 22 on front and rear axles are approved on the Cayenne for speeds up 300 km/h.

The TechArt MAGNUM front apron looks great with its strikingly styled large air inlets. It features two fog lamps and two high beams, and its refined shape reduces lift on the front axle at high speeds.

The TechArt MAGNUM side sills form a harmonious transition between front and rear fender flares.

The TechArt MAGNUM rear apron features custom cutouts for the two intertwined oval-shaped tailpipes of the stainless-steel TechArt sport exhaust system. An integrated diffuser helps reduce lift on the rear axle.

TechArt Automobildesign further refines the Cayenne body with headlight moldings, a three-piece tail lamp molding and a rear panel that carries the shape of the rear apron over to the tailgate.

The new TechArt hood is strikingly styled and features air outlets for improved venting of hot air from the engine bay, thus contributing to a thermally healthy engine.
TechArt Automobildesign also modifies the suspension of the widened Cayenne extensively. For vehicles equipped with air suspension there is the TechArt sport module, which can lower the ride height of the SUV for on-road operations by up to 60 millimeter. For tough off-road use the ride height can be increased by up to 70 millimeters.
TechArt Automobildesign can also refine the Cayenne interior in countless ways. The options for the Porsche Cayenne range from exclusive cockpit accessories to the completion of the leather interior available ex-factory to an entirely new individual TechArt fully leather interior. Also available is a stylishly integrated state-of-the-art multimedia system.

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MikeJ

An exercise in how to make an ugly car even uglier, I'd say.

Hypersonic

However, the interior is a different story. It is hand-made by the Swiss company de Sede -- which is one of the most prestigious furniture manufacturers in the world -- I am familiar with their furniture and as far as quality is concerned, it doesn't get better than this.

Hypersonic

Porsche are getting a bit sloppy.

audi_rudy

that interior is to die for and plus like most tunned cayenne's the exterior looks very aggressive and fits the car very well.

Bartek Sikorski

2007 TechArt Magnum
List price, base Porsche Cayenne Turbo est $93,700
Price as tested est $203,538
Curb weight est 5245 lb
Engine/Transmission 4.5-liter turbo V-8, 6-sp auto
Horsepower 600 bhp @ 6125 rpm
0-60 mph 4.2sec
0-100 mph 10.7 sec
0-1320 (1/4 mile) 12.7 @ 108.9 mph
Top speed 181 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 128 ft
Braking, 80-0 mph 222 ft
Lateral accel (200-ft skidpad) 0.90g
Speed thru 700-ft slalom 63.2 mph
Our Mileage, EPA city/highway na

The new TechArt SUV is aptly named, for it is a weapon. What was once a Porsche Cayenne Turbo has become a multi-passenger super exotic with radical looks and engine upgrades that’ll shove most sports cars to the curb. The Magnum gets the same basic engine upgrades as the 997 Turbo — including new turbochargers and exhaust system and a recalibrated ECU — only these are applied to the 2007 Cayenne’s 4.5-liter V-8. Output is now 600 bhp and 645 lb.-ft. of torque peaking at 3440 rpm. As powerful as this engine is, it’s how the Magnum looks that first grabs your attention.
The TechArt SUV sits so low to the ground that it no longer seems like an SUV, but rather a strange amalgamation of station wagon and exotic car. When taken in completely, the Magnum is as mean and funky as leather underwear, highlighted by a radical front end. Special headlight covers, side skirts and restyled bumpers complete the transformation. The aero kit costs about $5000.
From the driver’s seat, the Magnum feels like a sports car. While the SUV’s acceleration is impressive — running to 60 mph in an amazing 4.2 seconds and to the quarter-mile in 12.7 — it’s the Magnum’s high-speed stability that marvels. There’s lots of oomph down low, but when you reach speeds of more than 100 mph, the aero kit starts working, providing massive downforce both front and rear. At 150 mph, the 5245-lb. load seems to simply push oncoming air out of the way as the speedometer needle keeps climbing.
And the Magnum corners like no other SUV, thanks in part to TechArt’s suspension kit. Turn-in is crisp, and although you can feel the SUV’s heaviness through tight turns, its overall balance is surprisingly neutral.
That the Magnum is special is evident upon first glance. The price is special, too. The modifications on our test car cost $109,838. Add that to the price of a Porsche Cayenne Turbo ($93,700) and you have a grand total of $203,538. Claus Ettensberger, president of CEC, which has tuning centers in Beverly Hills, Miami and Newport Beach, says he expects to sell about 30 a year. Yes, the price of membership in the “World’s Fastest SUV” club is high, but exclusivity is ensured.
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