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A unique collection of RUF cars is up for auction

December 29, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Modified cars often fetch high prices, especially those done by one of the best tuning companies for Porsche cars, Ruf Automobile. A unique collection of Porsche cars made by this company will be sold at auction. It is a collection of four cars, BTR2, Turbo R, Turbo R Cabriolet and RK Coupe, and the auction will take place on March 2 & 3, 2023.

The 1997 RUF BTR2 is the successor to the 1983 BTR model, which has a number of modifications compared to the standard Porsche 911 on which it is based. It was produced between 1994 and 1997, and only 10 examples left the workshop of the German tuner. The car is equipped with a number of modifications such as a distinctive front bumper and splitter, a large rear spoiler and black glossy five-spoke headlights. It is powered by a 3.6L turbo engine with 414 hp (309 kW) and 435 lb-ft (590 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 198 mph (319 km/h).

1998 RUF Turbo R was produced in 15 examples, each with a different appearance. The Turbo R Coupe is powered by a 3.6L twin-turbo flat-six engine with 490 hp (365 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 192 mph (310 km/h). This car is special because it was returned to RUF’s workshop a few years ago, where it received a number of components just like the 2016 Turbo R Limited Series. The clock shows 22,208 km.

The 1998 RUF Turbo R Cabriolet is powered by a 3.6L twin-turbocharged flat-six engine with 490 hp (365 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 192 mph (310 km/h). Only one example of this car was produced, finished in Blutorange. The clock shows 16,452 km.

The 2007 RUF RK Coupe is based on the Porsche Cayman, and represents a combination of Italian style and German technology. It is powered by a 3.8L flat-six engine with 440 hp (324 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (304 km/h). RUF intended to produce 49 examples of this car, but produced only two. One is actually a prototype kept in a museum in Italy.

An outstanding collection and an opportunity for all car enthusiasts and collectors to expand their collections.

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A unique collection of RUF cars is up for auction

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2011 Ferrari 599 GTO is up for auction

December 28, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

On April 2010, Ferrari unveiled a road-legal version of the 599XX track car, the Ferrari 599 GTO. At the time Ferrari claimed that the 599 GTO was their fastest ever road car. It was produced until 2012, and 599 cars left the production line, 125 of which were specified for the American market. One of them, a 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, is up for auction.

Ferrari 599 GTO is powered by a 6.0-liter F140 V12 engine with 656 hp (482 kW) and 459 lb-ft (620 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via the F1 SuperFast electro-hydraulic automatic gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h). It is mounted on 20-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 285/30 (front) and 315/35 (rear) Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Corsa, has been properly maintained and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with magnetorheological dampers, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, rear parking sensors, front carbon fiber spoiler, rear diffuser, flying-buttress C-pillars, quad exhaust outlets, four-piston brake calipers over cross-drilled, slotted, and ventilated ceramic- composite rotors at each corner.

Inside, the Recaro seats are upholstered in black leather, which can also be seen on the door panels and dashboard. The carbon fiber-accented steering wheel features integrated LED shift lights in the upper part of the rim, an engine start button and a lever to control driving settings. Additional equipment includes dual-zone climate control, a CD stereo, a fire extinguisher, embossed prancing horse headrests, and drilled aluminum pedals. The clock reads 4,336 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a Ferrari Classiche red book, a car cover, a battery maintainer, service records and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

The auction ends on January 9th and the current highest bid is $458,599 USD.

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2019 McLaren Senna XP Home Victory Edition is up for sale

December 28, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show McLaren unveiled the third edition of the Ultimate Series, the McLaren Senna. Three one-of-one cars dedicated to the Senna were produced, and this 2019 McLaren Senna XP Home Victory Edition is one of them and is up for auction. It is a unique car that pays tribute to the first victory of Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1, in Brazil at the Interlagos circuit in 1991.

McLaren Senna XP Home Victory Edition is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter M840TR V8 engine with 789 hp (580 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch SSG automatic transmission. It is mounted on 19-inch and 20-inch center-lock wheels wrapped in 245/35 (front) and 315/30 (rear) Pirelli P Zero tires.

This unique car is finished in gloss carbon-fiber with green and yellow accents and replica Ayrton Senna signatures, neatly maintained and in excellent condition. It is equipped with green and yellow body accents, electronically adjustable rear wing with a Brazilian flag graphic, front and rear. parking sensors, a double-element rear diffuser, front and side air intakes, a Formula One-inspired roof scoop, rear air louvers, RaceActive Chassis Control II, independent double wishbone suspension, adjustable damping and roll modes, multiple stability control modes, variable drift control, brake management and launch control, green machined six and four piston aluminum monobloc calipers over 390mm carbon ceramic rotors front and rear.

Inside, carbon-fiber bucket seats are covered in green leather with yellow contrast stitching. There are embroidered Brazilian flags on the headrests. The steering wheel is wrapped in black leather with green-tinted carbon-fiber accents. Additional equipment includes satellite radio connectivity, navigation, dual-zone climate control, an MSO push-to-drink system, a portrait-oriented infotainment system with Bluetooth and a Bowers & Wilkins seven -speaker audio system. The clock reads 455 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with service records and a clean Missouri title in the owner’s name.

The auction ends on January 8th and the current highest bid is $1,000,000 USD.

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