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News, Tuning

Manhart S 400 based on Audi S3

For the beginning of 2023, Manhart revealed its new work, the Manhart S 400. The car is based on the Audi S3 sedan, which with its 306 hp provides exceptional performance. However, Manhart believes that the car can show much more.

The S 400 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine with 405 hp (299 kW) and 380 lb-ft (515 Nm) of torque. That’s more power than the current sporty RS3, which has 400 hp (294 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed automatic transmission. The S 400’s performance hasn’t been announced, but considering the S3 hits 60 in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h), the tuned model will be much better.

The tuner equipped the S 400 with a new exhaust system made by the company Remus, a new set of 19-inch Concave One aluminum rims with a finish in satin black wrapped in 235/35ZR19 tires, a tuned suspension with MANHART lowering H&R springs thanks to which it is 30 millimeters lower than the S3, two twin tailpipes and carbon casing, MANHART Carbon Air Intake and remapped MANHART ECU.

The Manhart S 400 will probably meet the criteria of most Audi enthusiasts as it offers more potential than the Audi RS3.

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Manhart S 400 based on Audi S3

Source: Manhart

Auctions, News

2019 Ferrari 488 Pista is up for auction

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show Ferrari revealed a better version of the 488 GTB which was the first mid-engine Ferrari to use a turbocharged V8 since the F40. It is the Ferrari 488 Pista, which was produced until 2019, and about 3,500 cars left the production lines. One of them, the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista, is up for auction.

The Ferrari 488 Pista is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 engine with 710 hp (530 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed F1 dual-clutch automatic transmission and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 2.85 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in 7.6 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h). It is mounted on gold-finished 20″ 10-spoke forged wheels wrapped in 245/35 (front) and 325/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

This car is in excellent condition and is finished in Rosso Corsa. It has been properly maintained and is equipped with Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, AFS adaptive front lighting, rear parking sensors, ceramic exhaust pipes, and a vented deck lid as well as a carbon-fiber front splitter, rear diffuser, side skirts, quarter panel air intake surrounds , rear valance, SCM-E magnetorheological suspension control system, optional suspension lift system and blue-finished multi-piston calipers over ceramic-composite discs at each corner.

Inside, the carbon fiber seats are upholstered in Alcantara Nero with a red center stripe and stitching. Alcantara also covers the dashboard while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather and carbon fiber. Additional equipment includes dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, a backup camera, a floor-mounted fire extinguisher, embroidered Cavallino headrests, and carbon-fiber trim on the dashboard, center console, door panels, and door sills. 3,500 miles on the clock.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker and a California title.

The auction ends on January 17th and the current highest bid is $410,000 USD.

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2019 Ferrari 488 Pista is up for auction

Source: Bring a Trailer

News

Porsche 911 Dakar in new colors

A few months ago, Porsche has finally unveiled a limited edition version of its all-road car, the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar. The car is based on the Carrera 4 GTS but with slightly higher suspension. Now Porsche has decided to offer the car in body colors reminiscent of Porsche’s competition in the Safari Rally in 1971, 1974 and 1978.

With this model, Porsche paid tribute to the Porsche 911 (953), which won the famous Paris-Dakar rally in 1984. In addition to the options with which Porsche recalls the appearance of factory-prepared 911s that were used in the Safari Rally in 1971 and 1974 races, there is also the most attractive option for the 911 Dakar, which in that case wears the recognizable Martini colors that adorned the competition 911 in 1978. The price of the first two options is €4,905 EUR, while the 911 Dakar in Martini colors costs €7,000 EUR.

In Off-Road mode the Porsche 911 Dakar is 8 cm higher, while in Rallye mode the distance is reduced from 8 to 5 cm. The new front bumper, revised air intakes and fixed rear wing are just some of the novelties that the 911 Dakar has. At the rear there are round exhaust pipes and a single-piece light bar under the rear wing.

911 Dakar is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged boxer 6 engine with 473 hp (348 kW) and 420 lb-ft (570 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK). It reaches 60 mph in 3.4 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h). It’s mounted on a set of 19 and 20-inch wheels wrapped in 245/45 R19 (front) and 295/40 R20 (rear) all-terrain tires.

Porsche will produce 2,500 examples of the 911 Dakar, and the starting price is €222,000 EUR.

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Porsche 911 Dakar in new colors

Source: Porsche