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2023 Ford Mk IV

For the end of the year, Ford unveiled the new Mk IV as a reminder of the racing car of the same name from 1967, the last GT focused only on the track. It will be a limited edition of 67 examples, each one of which will be handcrafted at Multimatic’s facility in Markham, Ontario.

The GT Mk IV has a new chassis due to the lengthening of the wheelbase to improve handling. It is equipped with a racing gearbox, Multimatic’s Adaptive Spool Valve (ASV) suspension and a redesigned body for better aerodynamics. The headlights are simplified, there are no side mirrors, the body is wider and contains extreme aerodynamic components such as a huge rear wing and a diffuser. There is a carbon ventilation roof hatch, front wings and a huge splitter. The side air intakes seem larger, and the reason is probably the greater need for cooling the more powerful engine.

The new Ford supercar follows the GT LM Edition that was unveiled at the beginning of October as the last road-going version of the supercar. No official details have yet been revealed when it comes to the powertrain, but rumors say it will have a more powerful engine than the GT LM Edition powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 660 hp (485 kW) and 550 lb-ft (746 Nm) of torque. moment. There is also speculation about a unique EcoBoost twin-turbo engine with more than 800 hp (588 kW).

Since the car does not meet road regulations, the engineers had more freedom during development.

Interested buyers must go through an application process and prepare $1.7 million. Ford will choose the lucky “winners” in the first quarter of next year. Deliveries begin in late spring.

2023 Ford Mk IV

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2008 Ferrari F430 with 2,900 miles is for sale

In 2004 at the Paris Motor Show, Ferrari unveiled the successor to the 360 model, the Ferrari F430. Designed by Pininfarina, the body style has been revised compared to its predecessor, to improve its aerodynamic efficiency. It was produced until 2009 and one of them with only 2,900 miles, a 2008 Ferrari F430, is for sale.

The F430 is powered by a 4.3-liter F136 V8 engine with 483 hp (360 kW) and 343 lb-ft (465 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed F1 automated transaxle and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. It reaches 60 in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h). It is mounted on 19-inch Challenge wheels, secured with titanium lug nuts, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

The car is finished in Rosso Corsa and is in excellent condition. It is rarely driven, which is also shown by the low mileage. It is equipped with xenon headlights, Scuderia Ferrari fenders, quad exhaust tips that exit from both sides of the rear diffuser, red-finished brake calipers over cross-drilled and ventilated rotors.

Inside, the bucket seats are covered in tan leather, while the door panels, steering wheel and dashboard are covered in black leather with contrasting red stitching. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, drilled aluminum pedals, a Ferrari-branded stereo, and power windows and locks.

The Ferrari F430 comes with invoices, keys, literature, tools, a battery charger and a diamond-pattern floor covering. It has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage.

The auction ends on December 7th and the current highest bid is $101,000 USD.

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2012 Porsche 911 (997.2) Turbo Cabriolet for sale

In 2004, Porsche unveiled the successor to the 996 model, the Porsche 997. However, six years later, the 911 (997.2) Turbo, with a more powerful engine, arrived on the market. It was produced until 2013, and 1,752 Cabriolet cars left the production lines. One of them, the 2012 Porsche 911 (997.2) Turbo Cabriolet, is up for sale.

The Porsche 997.2 Turbo is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8L flat-six engine with 493 hp (368 kW) and 480 lb-ft (651 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 194 mph (312 km/h). It sits on 19-inch RS Spyder forged center-lock wheels wrapped in 235/35 (front) and 305/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

It is finished in black and has been well maintained. It is equipped with a soft roof, rear parking sensors, GMG Racing exhaust system, integrated radar detector, bi-xenon headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), fog lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, rear parking sensors, side air intakes, flared quarter panels, Sport Chrono Package and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as well as Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with an automatic brake differential (ABD).

Inside, the dark interior is adorned with adjustable heated seats covered in black leather, which can also be seen on the door panels and dashboard. Additional equipment includes a Bose sound system, automatic climate control, cruise control, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation. In front of the driver is a SportDesign steering wheel wrapped in black leather. The clock shows 20,458 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, a DME report, service records, manufacturer’s literature and accessories.

The auction ends on December 7th and the current highest bid is $95,000 USD.

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