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1998 Ferrari F300 driven by Michael Schumacher is up for sale

Michael Schumacher is considered the greatest driver in the history of Formula 1. Everything related to him attracts a lot of attention, including this Ferrari F300 car with which Schumacher lost the 1998 Formula 1 World Championship.

Formula 1 has had several amazing eras, and among the best is certainly the one with V10 engines. That was the period when Michael Schumacher was driving for Ferrari, and his 1998 Ferrari F300 car is now up for sale. It is a private sale, and the owner set the price at 4.9 million dollars.

Formula 1 fans will remember that Schumacher was in pole position at the Luxembourg Grand Prix, while Mika Hakkinen in McLaren-Mercedes was in position three. However, the winner was a Finn, thus securing a dramatic fight for the title at the Japanese GP.

On November 1, at the Japanese GP, Schumacher achieved pole position with the same car. During the race, due to the remains of other cars on the track, the tire on his car broke and he had to leave the race. That was the moment when the celebration in Mika Hakkinen’s team could begin. The Finn won the race and secured the F1 world title.

The Ferrari F300 is powered by a 3.0-liter V10 engine with 805 hp (592 kW). It is equipped with carbon-carbon composite discs, electro-hydraulic 7-speed transmission, 13 ”Bridgestone tires, independent push-rod, twin wishbones, torsion bar springs, Belville washer, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.

Source: DuPont Registry

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Porsche 911 Turbo modified in 993 GT2 style

Bring a Trailer has announced the sale of a 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo modified in the 993 GT2 style. The current owner bought it six years ago, and it has only 42,000 miles on the odometer. It is a real number, it is not known.

Modifications were made by Virtuoso Performance in 2016, for the amount of 125,000 dollars. The car is painted yellow, and now the style is reminiscent of. It is equipped with a new bumper, Bilstein dampers, adjustable rear fenders, integrated fog lights, electric sunroof, rear window wiper, larger intercoolers, a large diameter exhaust and 911GT badging.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather which can also be seen on the door panels, instrument panel and center console. There are also Alcantara-wrapped MOMO steering wheel, black floor mats with yellow Porsche embroidery, cruise control, Alpine CD stereo, an RS gear lever and shift fork, as well as automatic climate control.

The Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6L flat-six engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip rear differential, which transmits power to all wheels. It is mounted on multi-piece 18-inch Speedline wheels wrapped in 235/40 (front) and 295/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport N4 tires. The brake pads were replaced, while the brake calipers were rebuilt.

The car comes with original documentation and a clean Carfax report.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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2004 Renault Clio V6 sold for 108,500 EUR

Popular and rare cars are often sold at auctions for big money, but when Renault does that, it’s a real surprise. Recently auctioned, the 2004 Renault Clio V6 reached a price of € 108,500 (£ 90,000). One of the reasons is that this is one of only five produced examples with a steering wheel on the right.

The car is in excellent condition and comes with all the original documentation. This model is extremely rare. It is the 21st that is finished in Acid Yellow, and is one of 18 equipped with the Complete Leather Pack which cost £ 3,900. Inside, the seats are upholstered in leather that can also be seen on the door panels, steering wheel, gear lever and handbrake.

The Clio V6 is equipped with Trophy ignition coils, a Janspeed rear box and a BMC-CDA induction kit with silicone hoses, to release more engine power and increase reliability.

Renault Clio V6 is powered by a mid-mounted 3.0 liter V6 engine with 255 hp (188 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. Reaches 62 mph in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 153 mph (246 km / h). The car has only 17,270 miles (27,790 km) on the odometer, and had only one owner who bought it from Renault UK.

Source: Collecting Cars