Artega GT
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Overview
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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 late 2009/early 2010.[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 (2008) and Fisker Karma. Henrik Fisker, who also designed the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, contributed to the design of the Artega GT. Template:Citation needed span
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 30 September 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
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Kg/PS: About 3.6 kg/PS
Engine: VR6 direct-injection engine in the rear mid
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Layout: Rear-wheel-drive
Transmission: Six-speed direct-shift with Artega inverting stage (pat. appl.)
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See also
References
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External links
- Artega Homepage official corporate website