Artega SE

 

Artega Automobil GmbH & Co. KG has introduced Artega SE (Sport Electric) Concept, an electric version of its mid-engine sports car, the Artega GT. The car is expected to be introduced in the late summer of 2011, prior to the IAA in Frankfurt. If the reaction is as positive as expected, a concerted effort will be made immediately to prepare the car for mass production. It could be on the market by April 2012.

 

The Artega SE is powered by two electric motors on the rear axle with a total output of 280 kW (380 hp). The two engines operate independently, with each driving one of the rear wheels. The Artega SE accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds (4.8 seconds with a combustion engine). According to the New European Driving Cycle standard, the Artega SE has a range of 300 kilometers.

 

The Artega SE electricity is sustained by twelve battery modules are located in the rear of the vehicle and four in the front. All of the batteries are water-cooled and produce a total of 37 kilowatt/hours and a nominal voltage of 350 V. The total weight of the battery system is 310 kg.

 

Artega SE offers a range of 300 km (186 miles) on the European test cycle (NEDC – New European Driving Cycle). The manufacturer claims of a more “comfortable” driving style attaining a range of 200 km. Average fuel consumption according to Euro 5 standards is estimated to be just 9.2 liters per 100 kilometers.

 

Artega Automobil GmbH & Co. KG has introduced Artega SE (Sport Electric) Concept, an electric version of its mid-engine sports car, the Artega GT. The car is expected to be introduced in the late summer of 2011, prior to the IAA in Frankfurt. If the reaction is as positive as expected, a concerted effort will be made immediately to prepare the car for mass production. It could be on the market by April 2012. The Artega SE is powered by two electric...

 

This cars can reach top speed at 250 km / h. Artega SE is the electric sports car introduced by Artega Automobil GmbH & Co. KG. This is an electric version of the Artega GT. Artega SE price range is about 150,000 euros.

Artega GT

 

The Atega GT will do a limited edition run of only 99 units and will retail starting at just under $100,000. The Artega GT is powered by a 3.6 Liter V6 that delivers a maximum output of 296 HP and a peak of 258 foot pounds of torque. 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds and a top speed of 167 mph.

 

Artega Motors is a recently-established German sports and luxury autoproducer based in Delbrueck, Germany. The Artega GT was released at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. It was previously thought that another sports car producer was the last thing that the auto industry needed given the economic downturn of late 2008 and early 2009 in which new car sales decreased cataclysmically, but Klaus Dieter Frers, producer of Artega, announced at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show that Artega was investing in a possible concept vehicle that included solar powered drivetrain-engine.

 

In early 2011 GTspirit tested the Artega GT in Belgium and reported that Overall a superb handling sports car with not a single failure and that it had excellent performance not easily found elsewhere and finished by saying.

 

Luxury Silver Artega GT Performance

 

This affordable 4-door exotic features unique paintwork, diamond polished Artega forged alloy wheels, individually numbered plaques on the side panels, and shift console as well as custom velour and leather trim to finish off the interior.

 

Artega’s Intro GT 2008 has come to Geneva with some improvements over its special normal GT model these fittings are quite a number on the list, so that we will address a few. These include two distinct colors of Vanilla Yellow and Deep Blue Sea, the latter seen in these beautiful photographs.

 

All About Artega GT

 

The Artega GT is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive 2-seat sports car produced by German manufacturer Artega Motors. The GT is currently Artega's first and only model for sale.

Artega

Luxury Red Artega
Black Artega on Snow
Elegant Yellow Artega
Artega Driving Interior
Silver Artega Front Side View
Black Artega on The Road
Silver Artega Hatchback

Artega GT 2011

Artega GT 2011

Artega GT 2011

A few years ago, an ambitious company – Paragon Parts Group – tried to make its mark on the auto industry with the Artega GT, a Volkswagen-sourced V6 engine sports car that produced well over 300 horsepower. At that time, it was PPG’s hope that the Artega GT would catch the attention of car enthusiasts - particularly those from Europe – and signal the arrival of the Artega GT to the sports car segment.

Fast forward to present times and the only attention the Artega GT has received recently is news that owner Klaus Frers has decided to sell the car brand to one of its private investors, Tresalia Capital.

A lot of you may not be familiar with Tresalia Capital – neither were we – but upon further investigation, we learned that the company is one of Mexico’s leading investment firms and is led by one of the country’s most powerful women, Linda Alvarado, who is actually the grand-daughter of Felix Aramburuzabala, the founder of Grupo Modelo, which introduced to the alcohol-consuming population Corona, Modelo, and Pacifica.

This is probably the only situation where the words ‘sports car’ and ‘beer’ mentioned in the same sentence isn’t exactly a bad thing.

In any case, as far as the production of the cars are concerned, the turning-over to a new ownership won’t affect the scheduled 500 units that are currently being built at its plant in Germany and, unfortunately, despite having its new owners near local soil, the Artega GT is still not expected to be shipped in the US anytime soon.

Tresalia Capital takes over Artega

Mexican private investor Tresalia Capital, who has held a minority stake in Artega since October 2008 and is represented in Germany by AB 15/08 Vermögensverwaltungs GmbH, now takes over 100% of the shares in Artega. The present majority shareholder and managing director Klaus Dieter Frers will resign and concentrate on his tasks as CEO of paragon AG. A new Artega advisory board will be set up and chaired by Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Ziebart. For the time being he will also act as managing director of Artega.

In 2006, Frers founded Artega Automobil GmbH & Co. KG for developing and producing the new German sports car Artega GT. Danish designer Henrik Fisker, who inter alia was responsible for the BMW Z8 and the Aston Martin Vantage, designed the car body. The result was a two-door coupe with an aluminium support structure, a carbon fibre reinforced body shell and a v6 engine which due to its good power-to-weight ratio combines high performance with low fuel consumption. The car will be manufactured, according to Frers’ concept, in a plant in Delbrück, Westphalia, which was built exclusively for this purpose.

In September 2008, Frers won AB 15/08 Vermögensverwaltungs GmbH from Kriftel near Frankfurt as partner for Artega. Artega is part of the Mexican investor Tresalia Capital, which is one of the major shareholders in the Mexican Modelo brewery (brand name "Corona"). Tresalia Capital is also invested in other lifestyle businesses, like the fashion chain Tory Burch, which are now complemented by Artega. AB 15/08 Vermögensverwaltungs GmbH, so far holding a 48% voting stake in Artega, now takes over the 52% stake of Klaus Dieter Frers.

The interests of the shareholders in the company will in the future be protected by an advisory board that will be chaired by Wolfgang Ziebart. For 23 years he has worked in various positions at BMW, last as board member in charge of the development and purchasing division. After that he was a member of Continental AG management board and then chairman of the management board of Infineon. For the time being, Mr. Ziebart will take over the management of Artega. "A remarkable entrepreneurial achievement has led to an exciting vehicle, up to date in its concept, and timeless in design", Wolfgang Ziebart said. "After a first drive in the Artega GT I have spontaneously agreed to further accompany this car and I will do everything to make it a success". "We are very happy to have won a proven automotive expert and entrepreneur with Dr. Ziebart ", Tresalia Capital said. "We are particularly glad that he is ready to also take over the management of Artega in the phase of the production start". "I would have liked to continue the successfully started project, but my tasks at paragon require my full attention. That is why I am passing on the baton to Tresalia", says Klaus Dieter Frers. 

 Source:http://www.topspeed.com

A Used Aston Martin - Just Like New

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Artega GT Intro 2008 Model at Geneva Motor Show

Artega‘s GT Intro 2008 has come out in Geneva with a few special enhancements over its normal GT model these fittings are quite a number on the list, so we’ll touch on just a few. These include two distinct colours of Vanilla Yellow and Deep Sea Blue, the latter seen in these fine pictures.

Artega has chosen to go classical with the Intro 2008 models, especially inside where things may appear basic, but are beneath the surface quite sophisticated.

Forged lightweight wheels roll in Michelin tyres measuring 8“ x 19“ by the front side with 235/35 ZR 19 tyres and 10.5“ x 19“ at the back with 305/30 ZR 19 tyres.

Driver assistance is standard with ABS, however, the traction control system will only kick in in the spring of 2009. Artega GT works with a 3.6-litre V6 that does 220kW on the dyno using a 6-speed direct transmission gearbox to achieve its 0 – 100km/h time of under 5 seconds. It will only run out of breath at 270km/h. All 99 examples of this car are priced at €79,790/ USD121,879.