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1993 Porsche 911 RS America with 63K miles is for sale

November 30, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 1992, Porsche re-introduced a limited edition of the RS model, but with emissions-legal in Europe only. In the same year, Porsche developed the RS America for the American market. It was produced until 1994, and only 701 cars left the production line. One of them, the 1993 Porsche 911 RS America, is up for sale.

The car is finished in black and is in good condition. It is equipped with revised fixed rear spoiler, integrated fog lights, manually-adjustable aero mirrors, a single exhaust outlet, four-wheel ventilated and cross-drilled discs, factory M030 sports suspension with larger diameter front stabilizer bar and upgraded shock absorbers from 911 Turbo . It has no sunroof. It is mounted on a set of Silver 17 inch Cup wheels wrapped in 205/50 (front) and 255/40 (rear) Bridgestone Potenza tires.

Inside, the sports electronically adjustable seats are trimmed in black cloth with vinyl sides, while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. There is also air conditioning, an Alpine CD stereo, power windows, door locks and a fire extinguisher mounted in the passenger footwell.

Porsche 911 RS America is powered by a 3.6-liter air-cooled flat-six engine with 247 hp (184 kW) and 228 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear axle via a G50 5-speed manual transmission and an optional limited-slip differential. It reaches 60 mph in 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h). The odometer shows 63,044 miles.

It has a clean Carfax report showing no accidents or damage. It comes with manufacturer’s literature, a tool kit, a tire inflator and a removed Porsche CR-220 stereo.

The auction ends on December 6th and the current highest bid is $64,964 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

News, Tuning

964 Classic RSR is a modified Porsche 964

November 30, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

DP Motorsport has extensive experience working with classic Porsche 911 models, and has now introduced the 964 Classic RSR. It is a restored and modified Porsche 964.

Handcrafted body components, made from a lightweight blend of carbon fiber and Kevlar, were used in the construction. New front bumpers, shock absorber mounts, rear side glass, distinctive hood, doors with green Plexiglas, new roof were installed, and KW suspension was installed, which improved the handling and additionally lowered the car. It is finished in Stonegrey with decorative lines in Burgundy red.

The interior is covered with Alcantara, and a roll cage and four-point Schroth belts are installed. In front of the driver, there is a Momo sports steering wheel, a light dashboard, and perforated pedals have been abandoned.

The original engine was replaced, so now the Classic RSR is powered by a 3.8 L flat-six engine with 320 hp (235 kW) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a revised G50 five-speed manual transmission with limited-slip differential. It is mounted on a set of 15-inch Fuchs forged wheels wrapped in 225/50 R 15 (front) and 285/40 R 15 (rear) Michelin. “TB5” tires.

Source: DP Motorsport

News

2023 Ford Ranger Platinum with special equipment kit

November 30, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

After the recent presentation of the Ford Ranger, the American car manufacturer presented the most luxurious edition of this model, the Ranger Platinum, for the European market.

The car differs from the rest of the family in some parts of the exterior, such as the front mask, new LED lights integrated into the matrix LED light assembly, which is standard in the new equipment package. There is also a soft-closing system for the cargo area door, tinted glass, leather seats with ten-way electronic adjustment and cooling and heating functions. The interior is decorated with sophisticated ambient lighting.

The Ranger Platinum has also received a host of additional equipment such as advanced driver assistance systems including active parking system, blind spot warning system, side traffic warning system, trailer monitoring system, lane departure warning system and 360° camera.

Under the hood is a 3.0 L turbocharged V6 engine with 247 hp (184 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Besides this pickup model, Ford in its range has Ranger Raptor, Ranger, Wildtrak, Ranger Limited, Ranger XL and Ranger XLT.

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