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Tuners:  Tech Art's new Cayenne
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.
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