Porsche customers who placed a deposit for the company’s first plug-in hybrid supercar, the Porsche 918 Spyder, back in March 2011, were also given the exclusive opportunity to buy a 911 Cabriolet ‘918 Spyder Edition’ – a limited edition of 918 units.

Well, if you missed out on the Porsche 918 Spyder, then by default you missed out on the limited edition 911 Cabriolet that celebrates it. Fortunatelytuning company TechArt has a potential solution. TechArt have revealed a Porsche 911 Cabriolet (of the new 991 generation) that is meant to mimic the look of the limited edition ‘Edition 918 Spyder’ that Porsche based on the 997 generation 911 Turbo S.

Like the limited edition it mimics, the Techart 911 Cabriolet features lime green accents over a high-gloss black paintwork , for that maximum visual ‘wow’ factor.

This is the first TechArt kit for the new 991 Carrera Cabriolet. It is TechArt’s idea of a subtle kit for the rear engined cabriolet and offers a front spoiler with integrated splitter, upright aerowings in both front air intakes and added side mirror trim. At the rear there are three different spoiler options. In these pictures a rear spoiler with a trailing edge and an integrated third brake light can be seen.

The wheels are forged by TechArt themselves, with a gloss black finish and lime details. On the inside the fitted leather interior also features contrasting lime green stitching. The steering wheel has been changed and TechArt have gone so far as to replace the PDK button shifts with a set of conventional paddle shifters – yippee.

While it obviously isn’t a ‘Edition 918 Spyder’, the Techart 911 Cabriolet arguably looks a little better thanks to its 991 Carrera foundations and those rear taillights are more 918 Spyder than the 997 generation car could ever hoped. Best of all, you don’t have to buy a 918 Spyder to own one.

The Porsche tuning specialist, TechArt, has unveiled its styling program for the new Porsche Panamera sports saloon at the 2009 IAA, or as we’ve all come to know it, the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The German firm’s program for the Panamera S, 4S and Turbo models, which will be available from this December, includes a bodykit, new alloy wheels and interior components. For those that want more, TechArt is planning to introduce additional customisation options as well as performance upgrades for all Panamera models in the beginning of 2010.

The Panamera’s looks are accentuated by the new Aerokit 1 (yes, a more aggressively styled kit is on its way) that includes a front spoiler, side skirts, rear bumper with diffuser, roof spoiler, decorative strips for the air outlets on the front fenders and the headlamps and a rear wing. According to the tuner, the kit has been optimized to increase downforce at high speeds.

The Turbo model can be equipped with a pair of LED daytime running lights, while all models get a set of new dual oval stainless steel tailpipes. Buyers can also choose between 20- and 21-inch alloy wheels.

For the interior, TechArt’s program comprises a unique two-colour leather finishing in teak and black, with matching decorative stitching and a roof liner in the same coloured Alcantara. A new sport steering wheel along with instrument dials in individual colours and special decorative elements for the center console, dashboard, and doors options are also available.

Adapted from CarScoop