Geneva '08 Preview: Artega GT ready for delivery
click above to view a high-res gallery of the Artega GT
When we first saw the Artega GT at last year's Geneva auto show, we fell in love. The Fisker-designed sportscar looks like a synergetic cross between a Porsche Boxster and an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, but photogenic as it, it looks absolutely curvalicious in person. It took us a few minutes of drooling to realize that it was just a mock-up, and a mechanically functional prototype was shown months later in Frankfurt. (We fell in love with it all over again there.) Led by former Rolls Royce chief Klaus Dieter Frers, Artega is just about ready to begin delivery of the first editions, but not before it gives us another look at this year's Geneva show a little over a month from now.
For any ordinary person, €75,000 is a big hunk of change. But when you consider that you're getting an exclusive carbon fiber supercar about as common as an Alfa 8C Competizione, and arguably just as good-lookin', it suddenly seems like a bargain. (Funny how Fisker can do that.) Look forward to the details and live shots we'll be sure to bring you next month from Switzerland..
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Andrew Tanasescu 12:37PM (2/04/2008)
I see more of a Carrera Gt front w/ Boxter body.
but above all, Honestly, it looks like a Tesla...
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John Johnson 12:41PM (2/04/2008)
I was thinking Carrera as well with the headlights...
But, see the gallery for more pictures of the sexiest thing €75,000 can buy.
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mk 12:46PM (2/04/2008)
aside from the wide open frown on the front, this is one of the coolest cars of this type.
longer and lower looking than the Cayman, although it probably doesn't beat the cayman's chassis.
Interesting car. Destined for a bit of automotive obscurity as a rare trinquet, though. Unfortunately.
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conceptov35 12:48PM (2/04/2008)
Might be the best design of the 21st century
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Soccer Mom 1:05PM (2/04/2008)
Among the best designed cars. Ever.
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Spaceweasel 1:20PM (2/04/2008)
with a touch of Z4 where the rear fender curve meets the lengthened front character line.
And the award for most beautiful/least legible clock goes to...
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Bill 1:44PM (2/04/2008)
Any chance of this coming to America?
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DJ_Swammi 2:19PM (2/04/2008)
Bill: "Any chance of this coming to America?"
If you have to ask, you know the answer.
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Eric 4:03PM (2/04/2008)
i think that Porsche should slam this company with design lawsuits. it borrows elements both from the boxster and very overtly from the carrera gt. It seems that its name(not that GT is too uncommon), its headlights, and its air scoops from its more expensive fellow. as a staunch carrera gt supporter, Porsche should sue this thing off of the market.
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Chase 4:46PM (2/04/2008)
Its actually considerably smaller than a Cayman -- over 600 lbs lighter too (2400 lbs). Its more comparable in size to an elise, though the elise is smaller. Its body is all aluminum its shell is all carbon fiber. Its power to weight ratio is basically the same as the GT-R's -- 8 lbs per hp. Top speed is nigh, but cornering-ability with 19x10" rears is nigh-unstoppable. Also, that 75k euro figure is including VAT -- its base price is actually 63k.
If they can get it under $85k here, man ... that would be a seriously awesome ride. If they were do whatever the big european brands do and get it into the high sixties, jesus, that would be a steal!
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B.Gates 5:02PM (2/04/2008)
This car looks almost as bad as the Mitsuoka Orichi everyone was laughing at earlier.
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RLQ 5:20PM (2/04/2008)
I'm starting to really like this.
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Jonny 5:30PM (2/04/2008)
More like Carrera GT meets F430
That is, if you ask me
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DIRETTORE 8:07PM (2/04/2008)
* Yes, I too fell in love in Geneva last year at the unveiling.
Alas, every rose has its thorn.
When I asked about the engine configuration, I was eagerly awaiting to hear Mid-Engine.
When he told me it was REAR-ENGINED, I almost CRIED!
If they put the engine in its proper place where it is supposed to be, in the MIDDLE, I would have put reserves on his entire first year supply.
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Ethan 11:28PM (2/04/2008)
This is all VW parts bin stuff: The engine, steering wheel, pedals, headlight switch, key, transmission, and even the vents.
I love it - possible more than the Yes! thats based on all the R32 hardware.
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