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Ultra-Rare RUF Rt12 R With 730 HP Is Up For Auction

Recently, rare Porsche cars can be seen at auctions, and one of them is the RUF Rt12 R. The car is based on the 911 Turbo model, which in 2015 was produced in only 13 copies.

The German tuner has modified the 3.6-liter twin-turbo engine from the 996 Turbo model so that now the RUF Rt12 R is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo engine with 730 hp (537 kW) and 693 lb-ft (940 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 230 mph (370 km / h). This makes the Rt12 R more powerful than the GT2 RS, which develops 700 hp (515 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque.

The car is painted in dark green. It is equipped with coilover suspension, carbon ceramic disc brakes with Yellow calipers, cast alloy intake manifold, center-lock racing wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, and a rear wing like the one on the 997 GT3 RS. Inside are carbon seats with plaid-patterned inserts and the inscription “RUF” on the headboard.

Earlier this year, a similar example sold for $ 910,000. The car will be sold at an auction to be held May 13-21. Interestingly, this is one of two RUF Rt12 R cars with RWD, which makes it even rarer.

Source: Mecum Auctions

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2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sold for $ 1,000,000

At a recent auction, the first retail production 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sold for $ 1,000,000. The amount will be added to the previous amount generated by the sale of the Corvette C8 Z06 70th Anniversary (total $ 4.6 million) and the money will be donated to charity.

The 2023 C8 Corvette Z06 is powered by a 5.5-liter LT6 V8 engine with 670 hp (493 kW) and 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) of torque. It is the most powerful atmospheric V8 engine in the history of production cars that does not share any part with other Chevrolet V8 engines. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via the Tremec 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The owner will have the opportunity to customize the car as he wishes, which would make it an exceptional collector’s item and a wish of every collector and fan of the Chevrolet Corvette.

The winner of the auction is Rick Hendrick, President and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group. He also owns the Hendrick Motorsport team, which has won the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 14 times.

Source: Barrett-Jackson

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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