All posts by Francis Mitterrand

1990 Ferrari 348 TS is up for auction

March 29, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1989, Ferrari unveiled the successor to the 328 model and the final V8-powered Ferrari model developed under the direction of Enzo Ferrari, the Ferrari 348. It was produced until 1995, and 7,122 cars left the production line, of which 2,894 were tb coupés (Trasversale Berlinetta) and 4,228 as 348 ts targa (Trasversale Spider). One of them, a 1990 Ferrari 348 TS is up for auction.

Ferrari 348 TS is powered by a 3.4L quad-cam Tipo F119 V8 engine with 296 hp (221 kW) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Two months ago engine shutdown service was performed which included replacing the timing belt, other engine belts, the spark plugs, and various gaskets and seals. It is mounted on a set of 17″ five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Asimetrico tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Corsa and is in good condition. It is equipped with a removable black roof panel, pop-up headlights, fog lights, side air intakes, louvered taillights, quad exhaust tips and Ferrari-branded calipers over ventilated discs along with an anti-lock system.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Nero Connolly, which also covers the door panels, dashboard and center console. In front of the driver is a steering wheel wrapped in black leather behind which is a six-digit odometer showing 18,185 miles. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, a heated rear window, power windows and door locks, and a dogleg-pattern gated shifter.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with literature, tools, a recent invoice, a damage-free Carfax report, and a clean New Jersey title.

The auction ends on March 30 and the current highest bid is $53,480 USD.

Gallery:

Source: Bring a Trailer

News

Daniel Ricciardo with the RB7 in an adventure through Australia

March 28, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The Australian Grand Prix will take place this weekend (March 31 – April 2) and Red Bull announced it in style with a video showing Daniel Ricciardo behind the wheel of the RB7 in an off-road adventure.

In 2011, the RB7 was used by Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel. The RB7 helped the German win his second world title, and Vettel named it Kinky Kylie. Ricciardo visited several different locations with the car in order to collect data in order to better prepare the Red Bull Racing team for the challenges of the Albert Park track.

The video also features Hannah Schmitz, Red Bull Racing’s strategy engineer, off-road racer Daniel Sanders, aerobatic pilot Matt Hall, off-road racer Toby Price and supercars driver Shane van Gisbergen.

The story begins on a farm in Perth, Daniel Ricciardo’s hometown. On the way to Melbourne he visits some of the most popular places in Australia such as Outback (NT) dusty roads, Sea Cliff Bridge in Wollongong (NSW), Bondi beach (Sydney), Rural (QLD) and Mount Panorama circus.

The RB7 is powered by a 2.4-liter V8 engine with KERS and has almost nothing in common with cars from the hybrid era, but it is an important story dedicated to Australia.

Source: Oracle Red Bull Racing via YouTube

Auctions, News

A one-of-a-kind 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12 is up for auction

March 27, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1997, TVR designed a high performance sports car based on the TVR Cerbera, the TVR Cerbera Speed 12. The car was intended to be both the world’s highest performance road car and the basis for a GT1 class endurance racer. However, due to the tightening of regulations in the GT1 class, it remained only as a racing car. In 2003, the manufacturer decided to make only one example of the road-legal 2000 TVR Cerbera Speed 12, and it is now offered at auction.

The TVR was introduced as a 2+2 coupe and was the brand’s first model with an engine produced by the company as opposed to using tuned engines from other manufacturers. The British magazine Evo wrote about this car in 2010, stating that the owner had tuned the V12 engine to 840 hp (618 kW).

The TVR Cerbera Speed 12 weighs less than 1,000 kg and is powered by a 7.7L V12 with 840 hp (618 kW) and 900 lb-ft (1,220 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. As a reminder, the standard model has 660 hp (492 kW).

This unique car is an extraordinary opportunity for all car collectors as well as those who want to become one. The auction will be held on May 20, 2023.

Gallery: