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1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT is for sale

In 1969, Ferrari unveiled one of the greatest Ferraris of all time, the Ferrari Dino 246. It was produced until 1974 in two versions, and 2,295 GT coupés and 1,274 GTS spyders left the production line. One of them, the 1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT is up for auction.

The Ferrari Dino 246 GT is powered by a mid-mounted 2.4-liter Tipo 135CS V6 engine with factory output of 195 hp (143 kW) and 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. It sits on 14″ wheels wrapped in 205/70VR14 BFGoodrich Comp T/A 70V tires.

The car is finished in black and is in good condition. It is equipped with a steel body, plexiglass headlight covers, flush front turn signal lenses, amber rear turn signal lenses, a driver-side mirror, a rear-mounted antenna, quad ANSA exhaust outlets, aluminum front hood, vacuum ATE disc brakes, coilover shock absorbers , and anti-roll bars at the front and rear.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black with red accents, and the same combination can be seen on the door panels. The steering wheel is wrapped in black leather, behind which there is a five-digit odometer that shows 75,852 kilometers. Additional equipment includes black carpeting covered by floor mats with red prancing-horse logos, black perforated headliner, a gated shifter, roll-up windows, and headrests mounted to the seatbacks.

This example is one of 500 from the M series and one of 69 that was originally finished in Verde Germoglio. A month ago, the owner had the vehicle serviced, which included cleaning of the carburetors, a rebuild of the starter, fluid changes, and replacement of the water pump, crankshaft rear spigot bearing, rear oil seal, and battery. Also, the clutch release bearing retaining clip, flywheel, starter ring gear, and flywheel bolts, washers, and dowel were replaced.

The car comes with a Marcel Massini report, a copy of Matthias Bartz’s Dino Compendium, service invoices, and a clean Arizona title.

The auction ends on September 6 and the current highest bid is $250,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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2024 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

After the Alfa Romeo 8C, which was produced between 2007 and 2010, the Italian car manufacturer presented a new limited edition supersport two-seater based on the racing version of the Tipo 33, the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.

The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine with more than 620 hp (456 kW), paired with a ZF 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. That’s enough power to push this powerful car to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds with a top speed of 333 km/h (207 mph).

For fans of electric cars, Alfa Romeo will also offer a fully electric version powered by three electric motors with a total power of 750 hp (552 kW) and 996 lb-ft (1,350 Nm) of torque. Also, like the V6 version, it will reach 62 mph in less than 3 seconds and will have the same top speed (333 km/h).

Only 33 examples of this car will be produced (all have already been sold), and each will be hand-assembled at the Italian company Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, where they also assembled the Giulia SWB Zagato. The good news for rich enthusiasts who didn’t get to buy one of the examples is the company’s statement that the 33 Stradale will not be Alfa Romeo’s last super sports model.

The car’s carbon aluminum body is finished in red, and the company announced that customers will have many options for personalization. In an interior that mimics the cockpit of a jet airplane, Alfa Romeo offers two options: Tributo and Alfa Corse, with plenty of leather, carbon fiber, aluminum, and Alcantara.

Afa Romeo has not announced the price of this super car.

Source: Alfa Romeo

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2024 VW Passat

After a long wait, Volkswagen has finally presented the new generation of its business sedan, the VW Passat. From now on, the car will only be offered as a station wagon.

At first glance, the new Passat looks the same as the previous generation, but with a longer body, sharp lines, smooth face, and a full-width light bar at the back. Built on the MQB Evo platform, overall the car looks more elegant than its predecessor.

Inside, the Passat offers more space for passengers and luggage (from the initial 690 liters to 1,920 liters when the rear seats are folded down). Electronically adjustable ergoActive seats with massage and air conditioning functions provide a more comfortable ride over long distances. It is equipped with a 10.25-inch digital dashboard and 12.9-inch touchscreen as standard (15-inch panel as an option), as well as a new head-up display.

When it comes to the powertrain, the VW Passat will be offered in two hybrid versions: a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 201 hp (148 kW) or 268 hp (197 kW), and a 1.5 -liter eTSI with 148 hp (109 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250Nm) of torque. The engines are paired with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Also, there are two 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo petrol engines with 201 hp (148 kW) and 261 hp (192 kW) – both 4MOTION AWD, and 2.0 TDI engines with 120 hp (88 kW) and 148 hp (109 kW) – AWD, but also the most powerful diesel with 190 hp (140 kW) and 4MOTION AWD. The engines are paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It comes with a 19.7kWh battery set and a range of more than 620 miles.

The new VW Passat will arrive on the market in early 2024, and when it comes to the price, it will start from 39,995 euros in Germany.

Source: Volkswagen

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