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Manhart TR 900 based on the Porsche 911 (991) GT2 RS

After the Manhart TR 800, based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S, from the Wuppertal-based tuner workshop comes the TR 900. It is based on Porsche’s most powerful production car, the Porsche 911 (991) GT2 RS.

TR 900 is powered by a 3.8 L twin-turbo flat-six engine with 945 hp (695 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. A significant increase in power, compared to the base Porsche 911 GT2 RS, which has 700 hp (515 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque, was achieved by combining an ECU remapping by Mapswitch with a turbo performance kit. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via an upgraded 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Performance data has not been revealed, but we expect nothing less than what the 911 (991) GT2 RS can do, 62 mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph (340 kph).

The car is painted in Midnight Dark Green with decorative stripes and lettering. It is equipped with carbon fiber add-on parts such as a front spoiler, side extensions, front frames for air intakes, side skirts and a diffuser with side extension plates. There are also TTH 1000 turbochargers, an intercooler kit from CSF, a larger front-mounted fan, a MANHART IPD aluminum manifold, and MANHART Downpipes Sport from Kline Innovation with 200-cell HJS catalysts.

Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in a combination of black leather and orange Alcantara with orange stitching, and the lower part of the dashboard is covered in black Alcantara. The door panels and steering wheel are covered in a combination of orange and black Alcantara, while the ceiling is covered in orange Alcantara. A safety roll cage is placed behind the seat.

When it comes to price, the Manhart TR 900 costs 550,000 EUR.

Source: Manhart

1988 Ferrari F40 for sale

The Ferrari F40 is considered an icon of the automotive industry and one of the manufacturer’s most important cars. It was produced between 1987 and 1992, and 1,315 units of this car left the production line. One of them, a 1988 Ferrari F40, is up for sale.

It was built as Enzo Ferrari’s desire to leave a legacy in his last sports car produced exclusively for road use. “The F40 is for the most enthusiastic of our owners who want nothing but sheer performance. It isn’t a laboratory for the future. It is not Star Wars. And it wasn’t created because Porsche built the 959. It would have happened anyway,” said Enzo Ferrari.

Under the hood is a 2.9 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 471 hp (352 kW) and 426 lb-ft (577 Nm) of torque @ 4,000 rpm. It reaches 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 201 mph (324 kph). It was the first production car that could go over 200 mph. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The car is in excellent condition with only 30,243 kilometers on the odometer. It has been properly maintained, as shown by the report of Kroymans Ferrari, the official representative of Ferrari in the Netherlands, which states: “that the car is in very nice condition and well mantianed…the car is accident-free and that we believed the car is still in its original paint. (Only the front bonnet is inconclusive)”.

This example is one of the first ever produced (27th), and the first 50, which are the most desirable to collectors, were built without catalytic converters or adjustable suspension. It was bought new by Carlo Sama from Ravenna from Motor S.p.a. where it remained until 1997 when it was sold to the Netherlands. It has a Ferrari Classiche certificate, which confirms that it retains its original chassis, body, engine and gearbox. The last inspection was in September 2022.

The car comes with the original owners manual, original service book, and tool kit. Price upon request.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

1985 Porsche 911 Carrera for sale

Since the first model was introduced in 1964, many consider the Porsche 911 to be the best car ever. Indeed, every generation of this model that has reached the market has always attracted the attention of all car enthusiasts, and especially Porsche fans. The same can be expected with the 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera that will be auctioned in January.

The 911 Carrera is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.2 L flat-six engine with 207 hp (154 kW) and 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) of torque (US spec). Power is sent to the rear axle via a 5-speed manual transmission. According to factory specifications, it reaches 60 mph in 6.3 seconds with a top speed of 150 mph (240 kph).

The car has the original Iris Blue Metallic paint, and is in excellent condition with 46,000 miles on the odometer. It is equipped with factory sunroof, new clutch, new air conditioning lines and compressor, factory air conditioning, and redone brakes. The original interior has been preserved. The seats are upholstered in blue leather, which also covers the dashboard, door panels and steering wheel.

The auction will take place on January 4-15, and the car comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, factory tool kit and original owner’s manuals.

Source: Mecum