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Auctions

1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 ‘Flat-Nose’ is up for auction

When production of the Porsche 964 Turbo ended in 1994, the Stuttgart-based company had 90 chassis left unused. They decided to produce a special edition Turbo 3.6 S for several world markets: X83 (Japan), X84 (non-US) and X85 (US). For the American market, 39 examples were produced with the ‘slant nose’ option and one of them, the 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 ‘Flat-Nose’ is up for auction.

This Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 is the best preserved example of this model that you will find on the market. It is powered by a 3.6L turbocharged flat-six with 380 hp (283 kW) and 384 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on stylish 18-inch RS Cup Polished wheels.

The car is finished in Grand Prix white, well maintained and has only 39 miles on the odometer. It was sold new to the famed Blackhawk Collection of Danville where it remained until 2016. It is equipped with slantnose fenders, front spoiler, rear spoiler and rear fender air intakes. The car was serviced, which included changing the oil, filter, fuel pump, injectors, brake lines, drive belt and struts.

Inside, the heated seats are upholstered in Cashmere Beige leather that also covers the center console and door panels, with matching Beige Velor floor mats. Additional equipment includes Light Rootwood dashboard, parking brake lever, and shifter (Codes X17, X31, and XC8, respectively).

The 911 Turbo S X85 ‘Flat-Nose’ is part of the White Collection and will be offered at an auction that will take place on December 1-2. It comes with an air compressor, car cover, tool roll, original owner’s books with pouch, original window sticker, and document binder.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 'Flat-Nose' is up for auction
EV

2024 Citroën e-C3

In 2002, Citroën introduced a supermini five-door hatchback from the B-segment that replaced the Citroën Saxo, the Citroën C3. After more than 5 million cars sold, the French manufacturer brings the fourth fully electric generation of this model, the Citroën e-C3.

The car is based on Stellantis’ Smart Car Platform, and arrives with a completely new design compared to its predecessor. It is equipped with a new front fascia with a new Citroen logo, two lights in the shape of the letter “C”, new taillights, a spoiler located above the rear window, and wheels moved to the edge of the arches. It is also slightly higher than its predecessors, giving more space for passengers and luggage.

It will be offered with two equipment packages, You and Max, where the You package will include LED headlights, rear parking sensors, emergency braking system, head-up display, electric side mirrors, rear parking sensors, head-up display and cruise control. . The Max package includes a set of 17-inch wheels, two-tone bodywork, automatic wipers, electric and heated mirrors, automatic air conditioning, and a wireless charger.

Under the hood will be a single electric motor with 113 hp (83 kW), which is enough to push this little car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in about 11 seconds. It is equipped with a 44kWh LFP battery that, thanks to a 7 kW charger, can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in about four hours. The battery will allow a range of up to 320 kilometers.

When it comes to price, the starting price of the Citroën e-C3 will be 23,300 euros.

Source: Citroën

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2024 Citroën e-C3
News

Hotel balcony as a parking space

Parking is something that gives a headache to every driver, especially if you are traveling to a place you are not familiar with. Well, the German hotel b’Mine offers not only a parking space but perhaps the best security for your car, the Carloft room with a parking space.

When you arrive at the hotel, you check in, collect the card and then you go with your car behind the hotel, where you have two elevators that you can use. You take your car into one of the elevators and go to your floor where you can park your car on your private balcony, which is spacious enough to accommodate most European cars, from the Volkswagen ID.3 to the Audi RS Q8.

The hotel is located near Frankfurt International Airport and offers a magnificent view of nature and surroundings. Also, hotel guests who have electric cars can use the chargers in the hotel.

Source: Hotel b’Mine

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Hotel balcony as a parking space