Tuner Special: SpeedART Porsche Cayenne Titan Evo

GERLINGEN, Germany — SpeedART has taken the wraps off its Titan Evo, which is based on the second-generation Porsche Cayenne and will be unveiled at the 2010 Essen Auto Show.

The tuner installs engine upgrades for three Cayenne models, resulting in a 50 horsepower and 52 pound-feet increase for the diesel variant, a 70-hp and 37 lb-ft boost for the S Hybrid model and a 100-hp, 110 lb-ft kick for the Turbo. SpeedART showcases the performance benefit of its modified Cayenne S Hybrid model and says its 0-60-mph sprint drops 0.6 second to 5.9 seconds and top speed increases to 156 mph. A sport exhaust system with a switch to control the exhaust tone is available for all models.

Two body kits are available, including a front bumper, rear bumper, fender flares and side skirts. A set of 23-inch forged alloy wheels with 315/25 tires work with a lowering kit to complete the new look. Cayennes with the air suspension can be equipped with an electronic lowering module, while typical-suspension models get a set of sport lowering springs.

SpeedART has a variety of customizations available for the interior, ranging from carbon-fiber trim and seats to a rear-seat entertainment system with an iPad and iPhone docking station.

The German tuner will also use the Essen show to display its new BTR-II 650 EVO that's based on the Porsche 911 with the PDK transmission. It's loaded with 650 hp and 665 lb-ft of torque.

Inside Line says: Another pretty extreme Porsche modification package from the tuner out of Gerlingen. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent