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2007 Koenigsegg CCGT GT1 Competition Coupé is for sale

In 2003, the Swedish automotive manufacturer Koenigsegg Automotive AB began developing its racing car to join the big car brands in GT1 racing. After four years the result was the 2007 Koenigsegg CCGT GT1 Competition Coupé. Only one copy was produced and it is now up for auction.

The development team was led by engineer and developer Dag Bolenius, while the test driver was engineer Loris Bicocchi. The project looked great, but production never happened, and the reason is that two months after the start of test drives, the FIA and ACO changed the rules for the GT1 class. Instead of producing 20 production examples over a period of several years, it was necessary to produce 350 cars per year. This was apparently too much for Koenigsegg and the project could not survive.

This unique supercar is powered by a 5.0L twin-turbo V8 engine with 600 hp (441 kW), paired with a sequential gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 371 km/h (230 mph).

With a length of 4,293 mm, a width of 1,996 mm and a height of 1,120 mm, it has a wheelbase of 2,660 mm. It is built from carbon-fibre/Kevlar on a Monocoque chassis. It’s mounted on pristine slick Michelin tires, and the Masters Historic Racing organization has given the next owner the “green light” to race in the Masters Endurance Legends series if he so chooses.

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2007 Koenigsegg CCGT GT1 Competition Coupé is for sale

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2008 Volkswagen R32 Scirocco with 565 HP is up for auction

In 1974, VW introduced the three-door model Scirocco, which was produced in two generations until 1992. After that, the car was almost forgotten, and it returned to the market in 2008, but not to the American market. Now, Canadian company HPA Motorsports, specializing in VW and Audi cars, has introduced a special equipment kit that takes the performance of the 2008 Volkswagen R32 Scirocco to a new level.

Given the fact that Volkswagen didn’t sell the third generation in the US, the three-door Scirocco is a rare sight on American streets. However, this example is really special, as it is powered by a 3.2L FT536 twin-turbo V6 engine, from the Golf R32 Mk5, with 565 hp (416 kW) and 550 lb-ft (746 Nm) of torque. This means that the Scirocco is more powerful than the current Golf R. Power is sent to all wheels via a 6-speed DSG gearbox.

The car is equipped with 19-inch BBS wheels, KW adjustable suspension with hydraulic lifting system, Competition Haldex Controller, HPA Motorsport big and powerful brakes, as well as a Reiger body kit.

The total upgrade cost $100k dollars and the car is listed for auction. The auction ends on June 22, and the current highest bid is $55,000.

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1959 Porsche 356A 1600 coupe is for sale

Classic cars are in high demand these days, especially when it comes to rare and legendary models. One of them is this 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 coupe, which is offered for sale. The current owner bought it 47 years ago.

The Porsche 356A 1600 is powered by a replacement 1.6L flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

This car was sold last month but since the buyer failed to follow through with their commitment to purchase, the car is up for sale again. It is finished in brown, and is in pretty good condition, although rust can be seen in some places. It is equipped with dual mirrors, a sliding sunroof, rear quarter vent windows, dual exhaust vents exiting through the rear bumper, and body-colored fenders with chrome covers and guards. It sits on a set of chrome-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in Michelin XZX tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in brown vinyl that also covers the top of the dashboard and the door panels. In front of the driver is an ivory-color steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer that shows 14,084 miles (true mileage is unknown). It is equipped with a Volvo-branded push-button radio and brown floor mats.

The car comes with a removed Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio, a spare distributor, manufacturer’s literature, related books and magazines, service records, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on June 21st and the current highest bid is $70,000 USD.

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1959 Porsche 356A 1600 coupe is for sale

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