Tuning

Spofec Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II with 685 HP

When the Rolls-Royce Phantom was unveiled in 2017, the British car manufacturer did not plan a sports car but a full-sized luxury limousine. However, the German tuner Novitec presented the Spofec Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, equipped with a special equipment kit that raises the car’s performance to a higher level.

First and most important, the engine. The car is powered by a twin-turbo 6.75L V12 engine with 685 hp (504 kW) and 745 lb-ft (1,010 Nm) of torque. The increase in power is achieved thanks to a plug-and-play control module with injection and ignition maps, as well as a modified turbine pressure control. As a reminder, the standard Phantom has 563 hp (420 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds faster than the standard model.

At first glance, the most attention-grabbing are the polished and brushed 24″ SPOFEC SP3 (Vossen) wheels wrapped in 295/30 R24 tires, while other carbon components give a sporty-elegant look. These include a new front fascia, a new spoiler that reduces the lift of the front axle, and a new one-piece panel with a subtle wing on the trunk lid.

The car is equipped with a modified adaptive air suspension that allows it to be lowered by an additional 40 mm compared to the standard model. When the car moves at a speed of more than 140 km/h, the suspension returns to its original level.

Gallery:

Spofec Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II with 685 HP

Source: Novitec

News

Modified Porsche 911 996 Classic Club Coupe sold for $1.2 million

In 1997, Porsche unveiled a new model, the Porsche 996. It was the internal designation for the 911 model, which is now becoming very popular among enthusiasts of the German automaker. It was produced until 2004, and one example, the Porsche 911 996 Classic Club Coupe, was recently sold for $1.2 million.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Porsche held an auction where 75 cars were sold, including a one-of-a-kind 1998 Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe. The car was inspired by the 911 Sport Classic (997), and the restoration took two and a half years. It iz finished in Sport gray metallic color, and got a set of Fuchs-style light rims with white and blue lines. Also, it is a combination of the best that Porsche has.

It is equipped with a ducktail spoiler reminiscent of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7, and a roof similar to earlier Carrera GT models. Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather with blue stitching and Pepita, and the same combination covers the door panels. The central console, dashboard and steering wheel are wrapped in black leather with blue stitching. For a better atmosphere, a modern infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto system is installed.

When it comes to the powertrain, it should be noted that the original 3.4L flat6 engine with 296 hp (218 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque was removed during the restoration, and the 3.6L flat6 engine (from the 911 996.2 GT3 ) with 381 hp (280 kW) and 284 lb-ft (385 Nm) of torque, was installed. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.

Gallery:

Modified Porsche 911 996 Classic Club Coupe sold for $1.2 million

Source: Porsche

Auctions

1961 Ferrari 250 GTE is for sale

In 1952, Ferrari presented its new sports car, the Ferrari 250. It was produced until 1964 and was offered in many variants designed for road use or sports car racing. Between 1960 and 1963, 954 units of the Ferrari 250 GTE were produced. It was clothed by Pininfarina and was elegant and ideally suited to the more discerning Ferrari customer. One of them, a 1961 Ferrari 250 GTE is for sale.

The Ferrari 250 GTE is powered by a 3.0-liter Tipo 128F V12 engine with a factory output of 232 hp (173 kW) and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission with Laycock de Normanville overdrive. It reaches 60 mph in 8 seconds with a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). It is mounted on Borrani wire wheels are wrapped in 185R15 Avon tires.

This car is finished in dark gray metallic, and is in good condition. It is equipped with a steel body, aluminum hood and trunk panels, slim inset headlight bezels, grille-mounted driving lights, and chrome Superamerica-style taillight housings, servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. The car was completely refurbished in four years (2019 – 2022), which included repainting, removing rust on the fenders, quarter panels, wheel wells, and door panels as well as repairs to the nose area, replacing the water pump, repairs to the bell housing and oil pan, and rebuilds of the fuel pump, starter, alternator drive pulley, and timing chain adjuster assembly.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather that also covers the center tunnel and door panels. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 13,318 kilometers. Additional equipment includes blue-gray Wilton wool carpeting, an ivory-color headliner, a lockable glovebox, a Pininfarina-branded ashtray, and a Becker Grand Prix pushbutton radio.

The car comes with spreadsheets from the 2019-2022 refurbishment, various invoices and registration documents from previous ownerships, an owner’s manual, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on June 24 and the current highest bid is $250,250 USD.

Gallery:

1961 Ferrari 250 GTE is for sale

Source: Bring a Trailer

Cars and catalogues