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2024 Lexus LBX

June 5, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The Japanese automaker has unveiled a new crossover, the Lexus LBX, which will be powered by a hybrid powertrain. With this car, Lexus is trying to fill the void created by the discontinuation of the CT model. The start of production is expected by the end of the year, while the first deliveries are expected at the beginning of 2024.

Lexus LBX is powered by a 1.5L three-cylinder gasoline engine with 134 hp (100 kW) and 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push this tiny 1280 kilogram car to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds. It will be offered as FWD and AWD, and the electric motor will be mounted in the back.

In the construction of the car, lightweight materials were used to reduce weight. Thus, the wheel arches are made of resin, the rocker arms and the lower parts of the doors, while the hood is made of aluminum. The car has a wheelbase of 2580 mm (101.5 in), and is mounted on 18-inch wheels.

Inside, the LBX is equipped with a 13-speaker sound system with subwoofer (by Mark Levinson) and a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster with optional head-up display and 9.8-inch touchscreen. The version with front-wheel drive has a cargo capacity of 332 liters, while the space will be slightly smaller in the version with AWD due to the additional equipment that will be placed in the back.

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1965 Porsche 356SC is for sale

June 4, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Since it was first presented in the late 40’s until today, the Porsche 356 has been the desire of many, and it is considered one of the most desirable collector’s cars. It was produced until 1965 in three series: A, B and C. The C series was the last to hit the market, and one example from this series, the 1965 Porsche 356SC is up for auction.

Porsche 356SC is a model with the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced. It is powered by a 616/16 flat-four engine with dual Weber carburetors and was overhauled in 1996 with Nippon Racing big-bore pistons to raise the displacement to 1720 cc. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle.

The car is finished in Ruby Red (repainted) and is in good condition. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with chrome guards, a driver’s sideview mirror, fog lights, European-style taillights, exhaust outlets integrated into the rear overriders, twin engine-cover grilles, a chrome Lietz luggage rack, Koni Classic shocks, and stopping power is handled by four-wheel disc brakes. It sits on 15×5.5″ chrome-finished steel wheels wrapped in 185/70 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

Inside, the interior was renewed last year when it was covered in black leather and a body-color metal dashboard was installed. Additional equipment includes fold-down rear seats, a locking glove box, and lap belts. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed VDM three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer with 20,463 miles (total mileage unknown).

The car has a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity which lists the car’s original colors, powertrain numbers, and a production completion date of October 27, 1964. It comes with service records, manufacturer’s literature, a jack, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on June 7th and the current highest bid is $86,000 USD.

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1995 Ferrari F355 Spider is for sale

June 4, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

At the end of the last century, Ferrari added to its collection of sports cars the Ferrari F355 Spider, its first car with an electronically powered automated manual soft-top. In a period of five years (1995-1999), slightly less than 4k examples of this model were produced, and one of them, the 1995 Ferrari F355 Spider, is for sale.

The F355 Spider is powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-liter DOHC V8 engine rated at 380 hp (279 kW) and 268 lb-ft (363 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph (295 km/h). It is mounted on 18″ five-spoke magnesium wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The car is finished in Rosso Corsa, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with pop-up headlights, integrated front fog lights, an integrated rear decklid spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, a vented engine cover, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, and air intakes on the doors and rocker panels, Ferrari-branded brake calipers over ventilated discs on each corner, Tubi Style exhaust system, and Fabspeed Motorsport high-flow catalytic converters.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in tan Connolly leather, which also covers the center console, door panel inserts, and lower half of the dashboard. Additional equipment includes a gated shifter, carbon-fiber door sill guards, automatic climate control, a Pioneer CD stereo, and drilled aluminum pedals. In front of the driver is a steering wheel wrapped in black leather behind which is a six-digit odometer reading 43,239 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with the owner’s manual, partial service records, spare parts, and a clean Georgia title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on June 8th and the current highest bid is $37,000 USD.

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