# Polyurethane Sports Cars The Artega GT Starts Production to Continue Germany's Rich Auto Tradition By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-09-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artega-gt References: [gtspirit](http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/09/22/artega-start-production-of-artega-gt/) & [artega.de](http://www.artega.de/index.php?a=165) Last month, the first production-ready Artega GT sports cars rolled off the line. This [German sports car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/911-gt3-90-f-a-porsche) continues that country's rich automotive tradition with a design with bodywork composed entirely of polyurethane--the first car in the world with such a composition. According to Artega, the roof and bonnet of the Artega GT contain paper honeycomb, and the underbody is an aluminum honeycomb alloy. These unusual modifications ensure that the Artega GT is [lightweight but rigid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gordon-murray-group). With a 300-bhp 3.6-liter V6 engine, this [speedy little sports car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruf-ctr1) can rocket from 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. Not bad! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Polyurethane Bodywork:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in car manufacturing by utilizing lightweight and durable polyurethane bodywork instead of traditional materials. - **Paper Honeycomb Components:** Innovative use of paper honeycomb in the roof and bonnet of sports cars presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create lightweight and eco-friendly vehicles. - **Aluminum Honeycomb Alloy:** The incorporation of aluminum honeycomb alloy in the underbody of sports cars opens up possibilities for stronger and structurally efficient vehicle designs. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The automotive manufacturing industry can explore disruptive opportunities by integrating polyurethane, paper honeycomb, and aluminum honeycomb alloy in car production. - **Material Science:** Exploring the potential of polyurethane and honeycomb materials can lead to disruptive innovations in the field of material science and its applications across various industries. - **Sports Car Design:** Sports car designers can leverage polyurethane bodywork and honeycomb structures to create lightweight, high-performance vehicles with improved fuel efficiency and aerodynamics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Aerodynamic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-911-gt3-rs.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Ultra-Fast Wishbone Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagani.md) - [Minimalist Restomod Speedsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp40.md) - [Custom Pink Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-luxury-car.md) - [All-Metal Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-928-e-concept.md)