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Porsche 986 Boxster Prototype with 625 hp

In the mid-90s, Porsche began production of its first road vehicle originally designed as a roadster since the 550 Spyder. It is a Porsche 986 Boxster based on the 1993 Boxster Concept. Bavaria Motors has announced the sale of the unique Porsche Boxster 986 Prototype, first registered in 2000.

The car is primarily intended for racing, so the body of the car is made of lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber and Kevlar, to reduce the weight to less than 1000 kg. This unique two-seater is equipped with Bosh Motorsport Racing ABS, large rear wing for more downforce, custom made cooling system to prevent overheating, AP brakes front while on the rear, in combination with perforated braking discs, Brembo brakes.

Under the hood is a tuned 3.6L bi-turbo flat six engine with 625 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. Reaches 124 mph (200 km / h) in 9.8 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km / h). It is mounted on 18-inch FIKSE wheels.

It has only 2,000 km on the odometer, and the asking price is EUR 149,900 (USD 163,600), VAT free.

Source: Bavaria Motors

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2004 Porsche Carrera GT with 27 Miles is for sale

Porsche cars always attract attention, especially when it comes to models that have been produced in a short period of time. One of them is this 2004 Porsche Carrera GT, which is on sale with a asking price of $ 3,500,000 USD.

Between 2004 and 2007, Porsche produced only 1,270 examples of the Carrera GT, and this one has the number 0154. The car is in excellent condition as of the day it rolled out of the assembly line. It is a museum piece with only 27 miles (44 km) on the odometer.

The car is painted in GT Silver Metallic, while the interior is upholstered in brown Terracotta leather with accented carbon fiber panels throughout.

The Porsche Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7-liter V10 engine with 603 hp (450 kW) and 435 lb-ft (590 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. Although it weighs 3,042 lb (1,380 kg) it reaches 62 mph in less than 4 seconds with a top speed of 208 mph (334 km / h).

This is a private sale, and the DuPont Registry did not release the owner’s name.

Source: DuPont Registry

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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