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The unique Ford Shelby Cobra will be sold at auction

The unique car will be sold at auction in Monterey, California. It is a 2004 Ford Shelby Cobra, inspired by the AC Cobra (Daisy).

The design and production of the car was approved by Carol Shelby and supervised by former vice president of product development Chris Theodore and vice president of product design J. Mays.

This unique roadster is powered by a 6.4-liter V10 engine with 605 hp and 501 lb-ft (679 Nm) of torque at 5,500 rpm. The car has a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The maximum speed of the car is electronically limited to 100 mph, although Ford claims that the car is able to reach a speed of 207 mph (333 km / h).

The current owner of the car is Chris Theodore who paid $ 825,000 for the car in 2017. Although the selling price of the Ford Shelby Cobra is not known, some appraisers estimate that the car is currently worth about $ 1.5 million.

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Ferrari 296 GTB

After a long wait, the hybrid Ferrari 296 GTB has finally been introduced. It is a powerful V6 model that will find its place above the F8 Tributo.

The 296 GTB is powered by a 3.0-liter Turbo V6 engine with 654 hp and an electric motor with 165 hp, for a total of 818 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h). The engine is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The electric motor is powered by a 7.45 kWh battery that produces enough power for a range of 16 miles (25 kilometers).

The exterior of the Ferrari 296 GTB is similar to the SF90 model, but also to the racing Ferrari models from the 60s. The car features large side vents, an active rear spoiler that ensures better traction when driving at higher speeds.

Inside, in the center is a digital interface with most of the instruments concentrated on the driver’s side. Two seats of perfect workmanship which, with the instrument panel and steering wheel, complete the interior design.

The weight of the 296 GTB is 1,470 kg (3241 lbs), which is 35 kg more than the F8 Tributo and 75 kg more than the McLaren Arthur. The optional Assetto Fiorano package, which includes carbon body parts, a composite rear screen, carbon fiber rims, allows for weight reduction of the car.

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Live presentation of the new Ferrari – 12:30 GMT / 14:30 CEST / 8:30 AM ET

Today, Ferrari will present a revolutionary sports hybrid developed under the code name F171. It is a car with a V6 engine and rear-wheel drive.

This is Ferrari’s third electrified model. It will be powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine with turbochargers and an electric motor, which will produce 700 hp. This engine will be used in the Purosangue SUV.

For now, there is very little information about this new Ferrari model. The presentation will take place today at 12:30 GMT / 14:30 CEST / 8:30 AM ET.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vwEBypHPdw

Source: Ferrari