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2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello is for sale

Between 1996 and 2002, Ferrari produced a car that marked Ferrari’s return to a front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, the Ferrari 550 Maranello. It was 23 years after the 365 GTB/4 Daytona had been replaced by the mid-engined Berlinetta Boxer. Over 3k cars of this model were produced and one of them, the 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello is for sale.

Ferrari 550 Maranello is powered by a 5.5-liter quad-cam F133A V12 engine with 478 hp (357 kW) and 419 lb-ft (568 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h). It is mounted on 18″ five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Continental ExtremeContact tires.

This car is finished in Grigio Titanio, and is in good condition. It is equipped with projector-style headlights, fog lights, a hood scoop, a front spoiler, front fender vents, quad exhaust tips exiting through the rear bumper cover, silver-finished Ferrari-branded calipers over cross-drilled and ventilated rotors at all four corners. , and replacement front shock absorbers.

Inside, power-adjustable Daytona-style seats are upholstered in blue leather. In front of the driver is a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel behind which is a six-digit odometer showing 50,406 miles. Additional equipment includes a gated shifter, automatic climate control, electric windows, a CD stereo, drilled aluminum pedals, and rear luggage straps.

The Carfax report lists accidents, in 2011 and 2014, involving a guide rail and an animal. Comes with factory literature, a tool kit, spare parts, and a clean Florida title.

The auction ends on November 11 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $25,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello is for sale
Tuning

Prototype X based on the Land Rover Defender 90

Land Rover Defender 90 is a car that many tuners try to make better with additional equipment, raising its performance to a higher level. One of these is the British Kahn Design, owned by Afzal Kahn, which presented the Prototype X based on this model.

The car received new LED lights above the windshield, a newly designed front bumper/spoiler, and a larger spoiler above the rear door that houses the fifth wheel. It is finished in black, and the carbon body components, among which the extended fenders stand out the most, give the car a more powerful and aggressive look. Optional is a large glass roof, fog lamps, heated seats, an interactive digital display, a 360-degree camera, and satellite navigation.

Prototype X is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six (Ingenium) with 393 hp (293 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in six seconds with a top speed of 129 mph (208 km/h). It is mounted on black 22″ high-performance alloy wheels.

The car will be available through Chelsea Truck. “Chelsea Truck Company is known for the innovative styling we bring to Defenders past and present. With this vehicle, we are showing our more experimental side by including some of our newest works in progress. As a true 1-of-1 prototype, it will be of interest to collectors and enthusiasts and, at £105,000, represents superb value,” said CEO Afzal Kahn.

Source: Kahn Design

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Prototype X based on the Land Rover Defender 90
News

Toyota has produced more than 300 million cars

In 1935, the Toyota G1 pickup was produced. It was the first car of the Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, and since then, as one of the largest car manufacturers ever, Toyota has produced more than 300 million cars.

In its 88-year long history, Toyota has produced most of its cars in Japan (180 million), but production in other countries (120 million) shows how popular the manufacturer is worldwide. Its first plant outside of Japan was built in 1962 in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. Over the next eight years, Toyota established its global presence, delivering its millionth vehicle.

In 1966, Toyota introduced a car that in just eight years, until 1974, became their best-selling car worldwide, and one of the best-selling cars in the world ever, the Toyota Corolla. In total production, Corolla makes 53.39% of total cars produced.

Toyota’s position in the global market is extremely strong and it is unlikely that anyone will take the throne of the largest car manufacturer in the near future. The demand for their cars is increasing, and last year the Japanese company was the largest car manufacturer in the world for the third year in a row with 10.5 cars produced. That position could be further strengthened by the concepts presented recently at the Japan Mobility Show, which are an electric pickup, SUV and sports car.

Source: Toyota

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