The renowned brand
Scart
Handcrafted exhausts – Made in France
An obsession that began in 1999
The story of a French brand born out of a passion for sound
It all began in 1999 in Goussainville, in the Val-d’Oise, when Martin Scart – having previously spent his career buying car spare parts – came to a realisation that would change the course of his life: the exhaust systems available for Porsches were mass-produced, soulless creations, made by people who listened to music through headphones rather than the roar of the engine. His obsession with the perfect sound – instilled in him as a teenager by the rumble of Riva boats on Italian lakes – resurfaced.
In 2003, Scart officially launched his first models, the “Tube Cup” and the “Col de Cygne”, announced in Flat 6 magazine. In 2005, the decision was taken to scale back everything except the essentials: Scart devoted itself 100 per cent to stainless steel exhaust systems. In 2008, the workshop developed its first valve system, opening up a whole new dimension: two cars in one. In 2012, the move to Goussainville marked the company’s industrial establishment; Scart purchased its machinery, brought its welders in-house and took control of the entire manufacturing process. Today, the catalogue features over 400 products covering some thirty brands worldwide.
Shiftech is an official retailer of Scart products and carries out their installation across all its centres in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
304L stainless steel • TIG welds • 10-year guarantee
Scart: When French craftsmanship becomes a philosophy
What sets Scart apart from virtually all other exhaust manufacturers is a guiding principle that has remained unchanged since 2003: every component is bent, TIG-welded and tuned by hand in the Goussainville workshop. No offshoring, no subcontracting, no rock wool in the silencers. Every Scart exhaust ages well; the 304L stainless steel does not rust, and the argon-shielded welds withstand extreme temperatures. The warranty covers parts and labour for 10 years.
Scart has also solved a problem that many tuners overlook: droning. This unwanted resonance, particularly prevalent in naturally aspirated engines, transforms a beautiful exhaust note into an exhausting hum on the motorway. The team has spent years working to eliminate this from every configuration, by adjusting the internal geometry of the silencers to match the natural frequencies of each engine. To find out more about the role of a sports exhaust system in your vehicle’s performance, see our dedicated guide.
Sport • Super Sound • Valves
The Scart range: Three collections, one signature style
SPORT: MORE CHARACTER, WITHOUT GOING OVER THE TOP
The Sport range is the gateway to the Scart world. More expressive than the standard version, with a deeper, more assertive sound, yet refined in all circumstances. It is designed for drivers who wish to emphasise their car’s character in everyday driving without crossing over into the realm of pure sport. It is available as a complete system or as a Sport pre-silencer, depending on the model.
SUPER SOUND RIVA: THE SOUND OF AIR-COOLED PORSCHES
The name “Riva” stems from Martin’s love at first sight, at the age of 15, for Riva boats he discovered in a feature article. This range comprises the valve-less exhausts with the deepest and most guttural sound in the catalogue. The Riva range is primarily designed for air-cooled Porsches: 911 Type F, Type G, 964 and 993. This is where the flat configuration of the flat-six engine truly comes into its own acoustically. Listen to the Riva sounds in the official Scart sound library.
SUPER SOUND ULTIMA: DUAL SOUND WITHOUT ANY MOVING PARTS
The Ultima is Scart’s technical masterpiece: dual sound with no valves, no moving parts and no rock wool. At a steady speed, the exhaust flow passes through an internal baffle which reduces the noise level, keeping the car quiet. When accelerating, the rise in pressure bypasses the baffle and allows the exhaust gases to flow freely, making the car sing. The sound is therefore independent of engine speed: at a steady 5,000 rpm on the motorway, the car remains quiet; at 3,000 rpm under load, the exhaust makes its full voice heard. The Ultima is suitable for more recent Porsche models (996, 997-1, Boxster 987, 981) as well as certain Ferraris and Aston Martins.
VALVE SYSTEMS: TWO CARS IN ONE
Available as an option on most models in the catalogue, the Scart valve system offers two distinct acoustic pathways within the same unit. With the valves closed, the sound is discreet, close to the original but with added texture. With the valves open, the sound is unleashed: deep and roaring, the signature sound of racing cars.
The standard control is a discreet switch integrated into the door sill trim, included in the price. Optional extras include a pair of remote controls or a genuine Porsche control kit with a switch panel for seamless integration into the cabin.
Porsche • Ferrari • Alpine • Aston Martin • Lamborghini • McLaren
Models covered by Scart
- Porsche: 911 (Type F 1964–1973, Type G, 964, 993, 996, 997-1, 997-2, 991, 992), Boxster / Cayman (986, 987, 981, 718), Cayenne, Panamera, 356, 912, 914, 928, 944 Turbo, 968.
- Ferrari: 360 Modena, F430, Testarossa, 512 BB, 456.
- Alpine: A110, A110R.
- Aston Martin: DB7 V12 Vantage.
- Lamborghini: bespoke — please contact us.
- McLaren: bespoke — please contact us.
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