All posts by Francis Mitterrand

Paul Walker’s 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 sold for $975,000

August 21, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Two days ago, a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 owned by Paul Walker was sold at auction. It is a car from the private collection of the deceased actor from the “Fast and Furious” film franchise. Although it was estimated that the car could be sold for between $1 million and $1.25 million, this did not happen. The new owner paid only $975,000 for the car.

It all started 49 years ago when the Carrera RS 2.7 had its premiere. Only 1,580 examples were produced and it was named after the 356 Carrera while the RS was developed to meet the homologation requirements in motorsport. It weighs less than 1,000 kg.

The car was designed with a larger body that allowed more space for a larger engine compared to the previous 911 models, which now developed 210 hp (150 kW). It is equipped with new suspension, wider rear wheels and rear fenders for 185 / 70VR15 (front) and 215 / 60VR15 (rear) Pirelli Cinturato CN36 tires. For better aerodynamics and greater downforce, the designers have designed a duck tail. All this allowed the Carrera RS 2.7 to reach 62 mph in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 152 mph (245 km/h).

This Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.7L flat 6-cylinder engine with 210 hp (150 kW). The car is in excellent condition with only 58,268 miles (93,774 km) on the odometer. It is painted in Light Yellow-code 62 color with Black accents, and it is decorated with chrome parts on the windows and headlights. Comes with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and FIA paperwork.

Source: Mecum

News

2023 Bugatti Mistral

August 21, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Bugatti recently unveiled its latest car to be powered by a W16 petrol engine. It is a limited edition Bugatti Mistral (wind blown from the Rhone River Valley) based on the Chiron. It costs 5 million euros, and all 99 cars are already sold out.

With the style of classic cars, the Mistral is also a combination of the Divo and La Voiture Noire models. In the roadster version, with the rear lights in the shape of the letter “X” under which there are ventilation openings, it resembles the Bugatti Bolide. The design of the curved windshield, as well as the double air vents placed on the roof for cooling the engine, are reminiscent of the design of cars from the 30s.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in a combination of black and yellow leather with stitching. The same design can be seen on the door panels and dashboard, while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. The shift lever is made from one piece of aluminum and has wood inserts and amber detailing.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Mistral is powered by a centrally located turbocharged 8-liter W16 engine with 1,600 hp (1,177 kW) and 1,180 lb-ft (1,600 Nm) of torque. The same engine powers the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. It reaches 62 mph (100 km / h) in just 2.4 seconds, 124 mph (200 km / h) in 5.8 seconds, and 186 mph (300 km / h) in about 12 seconds. The top speed that the Bugatti Mistral can reach is electronically limited to 273 mph (440 km / h). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Bugatti’s intention is to create the fastest roadster in the world, and according to the performance of the Mistral, they are on the right track.

Source: Bugatti

News, Tuning

Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster

August 21, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 2019, Hennessey began the story of its new convertible car, the Venom F5 Roadster, which was recently unveiled at Monterey Car Week. It is the fastest and most powerful convertible in the world, which will be produced in only 30 copies.

The Venom F5 Roadster is based on the Coupe version of this model, and comes with an 8 kg removable carbon roof panel covered in Alcantara. Owners can choose a Merino wool travel bag to store the panel in. At the back is a new tempered glass window that provides a view of the engine. What separates it from the Coupe are the specially made forged aluminum wheels with seven pairs of spokes that look like the letter “H”.

“We created the Venom F5 to be the ultimate expression of a hypercar. The Roadster version takes the Coupe’s speed, exhilaration, and awe, plus a sprinkling of respect-inducing fear, to a new, truly visceral level that brings owners closer to the Venom F5’s extreme performance,” said company founder and CEO John Hennessey. .

Under the hood is a 6.6-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 1,817 hp (1,336 kW) and 1,193 lb-ft (1,617 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a robust automated single-clutch gearbox. Hennessey claims that this supercar can reach a top speed of 300 mph (483 km/h), which is significantly faster than the current speed record (265.6 mph) held by the GT Spyder.