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1987 Ferrari Testarossa is for sale

In 1984, Ferrari introduced its new sports car that was produced for 12 years, the Ferrari Testarossa. It is one of the Pininfarina-designed cars that was offered in two model revisions. Over 9k cars left the production line and one of them, the 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is for sale.

Testarossa is powered by a 4.9-liter flat-12 engine with 380 hp (279 kW) and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 181 mph (291 km/h). Last year, an engine-out service was performed during which various fluids were changed, the alternator and fuel distributors were rebuilt, and the timing belts and tensioner bearings as well as the water pump, fuel lines, drive belts, spark plugs, and coolant hoses were replaced.

The car is finished in traditional Rosso Corssa, is in good condition and the six-digit odometer shows 9,928 miles. It is equipped with pop-up headlights, fog lights, an asymmetrical cooling duct beneath the left fog lamp, dual side mirrors, side intake strakes, black-finished rocker panels, quad exhaust outlets, and four-wheel ventilated discs. It is mounted on silver 16″ Cromodora five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 225/50 front and 255/50 rear Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Beige Connolly leather that also covers the dashboard and door panels. The three-spoke steering wheel is covered in leather. Additional equipment includes a Kenwood CD stereo, motorized seat belts, a gated shifter located on the center console, air conditioning, rear window defroster, and power windows.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with manufacturer’s literature and accessories, a stamped maintenance booklet, partial service records, and a clean Arizona title.

The auction ends on May 13th and the current highest bid is $80,000 USD.

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1987 Ferrari Testarossa is for sale

Source: Bring a Trailer

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Porsche has new safety technology

Not stopping at a red light is considered a serious traffic violation and can result in a collision with serious consequences, so companies are working on technology that should help solve that problem. Porsche presented the technology for this common and big problem.

According to Carbuzz, the new technology uses a camera to track the change of traffic lights, giving drivers a better chance of spotting them in time and reacting. The device can be placed above the dashboard, or in other places, and it will show red, orange (yellow) and green lights just like a traffic light. This could reduce the chances of dangerous braking in emergency situations when a driver sees a traffic light change too late, as this scenario often results in being hit by another car approaching from behind.

Porsche says the device may not be able to reproduce the exact shade, but it should be enough for the driver to easily identify the traffic light. This could be useful for drivers of cars like the Porsche 911, who sometimes find it difficult to see the traffic lights, depending on it’s position.

This technology is still in testing, but still represents progress. Today, there are various sign recognition systems, and BMW has equipped the new 7 Series with an interior light line called the Interaction Bar. One of the functions of this light line is connected to the Safe Exit function and informs passengers if it is safe to get out of the car.

When we will see this technology in use and whether it will be standard equipment of all subsequent generations of Porsche cars, remains to be seen.

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Source: Carbuzz

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Hurtan Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition

In 1991, Juan Hurtado González founded the Spanish automobile company, Hurtan Automóviles. The company produces retro-styled cars, and their latest work is the Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition.

The Grand Albaycin is powered by a 1.5-liter ND MX-5 engine with 132 hp (97 kW). Those who want more power can get Mazda’s 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with 184 hp (135 kW). For the first time, a model based on the Mazda MX-5 was introduced in early 2021, based on the ND generation and inspired by classic British sports cars. The unique design begins at the front with a pair of round lights and daytime running lights, and there is also an accented radiator grille with vertical chrome slats. Pontoon fenders are located front and rear. This model is finished in blue metallic.

Hurtan plans to produce just 30 examples of the Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition, but it has not been specified whether each will be identically configured. It is mounted on a set of silver rims with retro design spokes.

The price of the car has not been announced, but if we consider that the standard Grand Albaycin costs 59,000 EUR, we assume that buyers will have to reach deeper into their pockets.

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Hurtan Grand Albaycin UAE Limited Edition

Source: Hurtan