All posts by Francis Mitterrand

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach is for sale

August 17, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Low-mileage cars are extremely rare, especially when it comes to high-performance, track-sports cars like the 911 GT2 RS, one of the most powerful Porsche cars. One such example of the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is up for sale, with just 4,200 miles on the odometer.

Porsche revealed the 911 GT2 RS for the first time at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed, and this model comes with the Weissach package. The car is painted in Amethyst Metallic and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with carbon fiber and titanium parts such as roof, wing mirrors, side air intakes and set of magnesium wheels, Ceramic Composite Brakes with yellow-finished brake calipers, adjustable suspension, front-axle lift system and LED headlights. It has a clean Carfax report.

Under the hood is a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 700 hp (515 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph (340 kph). It’s mounted on a set of 20 and 21 inch HRE rims wrapped in 265/35 (front) and 325/30 (rear) Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 tires. The last service was done in 2021, when the oil, drive belts, air filter, and spark plugs were replaced.

Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in black leather and Alcantara with yellow stitching, and with Racing Yellow seatbelts. The combination of leather and Alcantara can be seen on the door panels and dashboard, while the three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara with yellow stitching. The rest of the equipment includes dual-zone automatic climate control, Bose surround sound systems and centrally placed display.

The auction ends on August 20 and the current bid is $360,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

News, Tuning

The first Singer Porsche 911 Turbo Study Cabriolet

August 16, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Singer Group is known for restoring the 911 models to their original state, using the best parts in multigenerational evolution, to create the perfect car. Until now, all cars were with a hard top. However, that changed as Singer recently unveiled its first 911 Cabriolet as part of its Turbo Study.

“Our goal with the Turbo Study is to distill the awesome thrill of Porsche’s first ‘supercar’ while reimagining its performance and refinement. We’re excited that owners can now choose to enjoy these traits with the roof down,” said the company’s founder and CEO, Rob Dickinson.

The company is focused on making unique examples in cooperation with their owners. This time it’s a Porsche 911 (930), and the inspiration was the first Porsche Sport 356/1, which was also a convertible. “I’ve long wanted to celebrate that part of Porsche heritage at Singer and doing so as part of our recently announced Turbo Study seems a perfect place to start,” said Dickinson.

The carbon body is painted in Cadiz Red, and the car is equipped with improved suspension and carbon-ceramic brakes. Inside, there are sports electrically adjustable carbon seats with fabric. The fabric can also be seen on the door panels. In front of the passenger on the dashboard is a “Singer” inscription.

Under the hood is the engine from his first reimagined 911 Turbo Study. It is an air-cooled 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 510 hp (375 kW), which is 60 hp (44 kW) more than the first delivered Singer 911 Turbo in the Touring edition. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. Also on offer will be an engine with 450 hp (330 kW), and AWD as an option.

Source: Singer Group

EV, News

Mercedes has revealed the interior of the new EQE SUV

August 16, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

While we are waiting for the official presentation of Mercedes’ electric SUV, Mercedes-Benz EQE, the German company tickled the imagination of its fans by showing the interior of this model.

When entering the cabin, the first thing the driver will notice is a full-length MBUX Hyperscreen with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a central 17.7-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch passenger-side screen. The design is similar to that of the EQE 350 sedan. The seats are upholstered in brown and gray leather, which can also be seen on the door panels, the steering wheel, and the upper part of the dashboard. Also, a combination of old and new materials, glass, leather, wood and 3D finishing of aluminum details were used.

When it comes to the powertrain, it is expected that the new Mercedes SUV will be powered by two electric motors. There are two options and the first is the Mercedes-AMG EQE43 drive with 476 hp (350 kW) and 633 lb-ft (858 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to reach 62 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph (210 km / h). The second option is the more powerful Mercedes-AMG EQE53 engine with 625 hp (460 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h). Both models are equipped with a 90.6 kWh battery pack that provides a range of 321 miles (518 kilometers).