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1997 Porsche 911 Turbo sold for almost half a million dollars

Every connoisseur of Porsche 911 (993) history knows that this car is the wish of a large number of 911 fans. One 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo, owned by Hollywood actor Denzel Washington, sold for $ 405,993.

The Porsche 911 (993) was produced in the 1990s and is considered the pinnacle of development and performance of the air-cooled 911. It is also the latest generation with air-cooled engine. In recent years, the value of this model has increased significantly, especially if it was owned by a celebrity, such as this example. Washington bought it as new and was the only owner.

The car is in excellent condition, and has just 18,145 miles (29,000 km) on the odometer. It is painted black, and the interior is covered with black leather. The car has 18-inch Turbo Twist wheels. Good collector’s car.

The Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 408 hp () 398 lb-ft () of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a rear differential with limited traction, and power is transmitted to all wheels. Reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km / h).

Source: Bring a Trailer

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2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S with 8,964 miles is for sale

While we are waiting for the official presentation of the new Porsche 911 models Carrera and Hybrid, one well-preserved example of the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S is for sale. There are only 8,964 miles (14,426 km) on the odometer, and the asking price is $ 195,777.

The Porsche 911 Turbo began its journey in 2004 as a more powerful version of the 911 Turbo, but not the fastest. The auction model is painted in black and is in perfect condition, with clean CarFax. Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in black leather with contrasting green stitsching. The three-spoke heated multifunction steering wheel is wrapped in black leather, which can be seen on the dashboard and door panels. There are also aluminum door handles, threshold tiles with “Turbo S” inscription, Sport Chrono clock dial in racing yellow.

The Porsche 911 Turbo S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8 L Boxer 6-cylinder engine with 580 hp (427 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with manual shifting mode. Reaches 60 mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h).

The car is equipped with ceramic composite brakes with six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear, 20-inch wheels wrapped in 245 / 35ZR-20 (front) and 305 / 30ZR-20 (rear) Pirelli P Zero tires.

The car is currently located at the Alpha One Motors showroom in Austin, Texas.

Source: DuPont Registry

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1988 Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole is for sale

The Lamborghini Countach is a legend in the world of cars, but also one of the few cars most boys dreamed of. It has always attracted attention, and one 1988 Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole is for sale.

The car comes from the collection of Asi and Lisa Sheikh. It is not known how long the car has been in their possession, but it is clear that it is in its original condition. Although it is 34 years old, the car has not been driven much, which is confirmed by the mileage of 9,900 miles (16,018 km).

The car is painted in glossy black with contrasting gold details, including rims and markings on the rear of the car. It is equipped with aerodynamic rear wing, quad exhaust pipe ends, electronic climate control, Gold wheels factory, and also has a window sticker. Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather while the flooring is gray. The car is properly maintained, so it can be said that it is in factory condition.

The Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole is powered by a 5.2 L V12 engine with 420 hp (309 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 185 mph (298 km / h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via 5-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on 15-inch wheels wrapped in 225/50 VR 15 (front) and 345/35 VR 15 (rear) Pirelli P7R tires.

The auction will take place between May 13 and 21. The car comes with service records, leather mechanics gloves, clean CarFax and owner’s manual.

Source: Mecum