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Auctions, News

2009 RUF Rt12 S is up for auction

At the 2004 Essen Motor Show, the German company Ruf Automobile unveiled its first sports car based on the 997-generation Porsche 911, the Ruf Rt 12. Five years later, a more powerful version of this model, the Rt12 S with S-specifications, arrived on the market. One such example, the 2009 RUF Rt12 S, is up for auction.

Rt12 S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six engine with 685 hp (504 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 224 mph (360 km/h). It is mounted on silver 19″ cast-alloy wheels wrapped in 235/35 (front) and 325/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport S tires.

This car was used as a press vehicle until the death of the original owner, a racer from Puerto Rico, in 2013. It is finished in Guards Red, properly maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with adjustable coilover suspension, exposed carbon fiber rear wing, restyled quarter panels with larger air ducts and side mirrors, front spoiler, Xenon headlights, cross-drilled and vented carbon-ceramic rotors with monobloc alloy calipers with six pistons up front and four pistons back. At the beginning of the year, a service was performed and the oil and coolant temperature sensor were replaced at RUF Automobile in Pfaffenhausen, Germany.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather with red stitching and Alcantara inserts. Black leather covers the dashboard, door panels, central console and three-spoke steering wheel. Additional equipment includes an integrated roll cage, automatic climate control, Porsche Communication Management with navigation, red front belts and intertia-reel rear wing belts. The clock reads 23,214 miles.

The car comes with service invoices, import documents, a manufacturer’s statement of origin, and a clean Montana title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on January 2, 2023, and the current highest bid is $320,000 USD.

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2009 RUF Rt12 S is up for auction

Source: Bring a Trailer

News, Tuning

Maserati MC20 with 720 HP

At the beginning of the year, Maserati revealed the new generation of the MC20 model. It is a powerful super sports car that attracts attention at first glance. However, there are many who strive to make it more powerful and better, like tuner Mansory.

Mansory has prepared many new carbon components for the exterior of the MC20 model, such as a front mask with larger openings, a hood with ventilated parts, fenders, a larger spoiler, a massive diffuser, a 4-pipe exhaust system with a powerful sound, and wheel arches made of pure carbon.

Inside, the interior is offered in three color tones: yellow, white and black. The seats are covered in leather with the national colors of Italy on the central part of the seats and the headliner. Leather also covers the door panels, dashboard, and steering wheel.

Under the hood is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 with 720 hp (530 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. That’s a significant increase in power compared to the standard model, which has 621 hp (457 kW) and 538 lb-ft (729 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). It is mounted on 21 and 22 inch “FV 5” rims wrapped in 255/30 R21 (front) and 335/25 R22 (rear) tires.

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Maserati MC20 with 720 HP

Source: Mansory

News, Tuning

X5 M Typhoon S based on the BMW X5 M

Since its premiere, the BMW X5 M has been considered the first SUV with the dynamics of a standard car, a combination of practicality and performance. It is a powerful car that has always attracted attention, especially from tuners who think they can make it better. One of them is G-Power which revealed its latest work based on this model, the X5 M Typhoon S.

The X5 M Typhoon S is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine with 800 hp (588 kW). That’s significantly more power than the standard X5 M model, which has 617 hp (454 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. The equipment package includes a new stainless steel exhaust system, G-Power downpipe and carbon-coated tailpipes, and the car also received larger turbochargers.

In addition to more power, G-Power also equipped the car with a special body kit consisting of nine carbon aerodynamic parts that includes a new spoiler, wheel arch extensions, side skirts, rear diffuser and rear spoiler. There is also a height-adjustable suspension to lower the car by 40 mm at the front and 45 mm at the rear. There’s also a set of 23-inch Hurricane wheels wrapped in 315/25 R23 tires.

Inside, G-Power hasn’t changed anything. The dark interior has been retained, adorned with comfortable black seats, which will provide driving pleasure even on long distances.

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X5 M Typhoon S based on the BMW X5 M

Source: G-Power