1997 Ferrari F355 Spider is up for auction

March 31, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In the 90s, Ferrari introduced its first car with an electronically powered automated manual soft-top, the Ferrari F355 Spider. It was produced until 1999, and 3,717 units left the production lines, of which 2,664 were produced with the 6-speed manual transmission. One of them, a 1997 Ferrari F355 Spider is up for auction.

The F355 Spider is powered by a 3.5-liter DOHC V8 engine with 375 hp (276 kW) and 268 lb-ft (363 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 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph (295 km/h). It is mounted on 18″ five-spoke magnesium wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

This copy is finished in black, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with pop-up headlights, fog lights, an integrated tailgate spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, a vented engine cover, air intakes on the doors and rocker panels and Ferrari-branded brake calipers with ventilated discs at each corner.

Inside, the sports seats are trimmed in beige Connolly leather that also covers the door panels, dashboard and center console. There’s also a leather-wrapped steering wheel behind which is a six-digit odometer showing 28,947 miles. Additional equipment includes a gated shifter, automatic climate control, an aftermarket Sony CD stereo, and drilled aluminum pedals.

The current owner completed the engine-out belt service in 2021, and the water pump and thermostat, drive belts, motor mounts, right-side radiator, spark plugs and wires, battery, clutch master cylinder, oxygen sensors and catalytic were also replaced. converters.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, service records, a convertible top boot, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on April 6th and the current highest bid is $55,000 USD.

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1997 Ferrari F355 Spider is up for auction

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Nissan R32 EV Coming Soon

March 30, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Nissan has announced that it is working on a unique R32 EV prototype, an electric version of one of its best cars, the R32 Skyline GT-R. It is based on the idea of one of Nissan’s engineers who joined Nissan precisely because of the GT-R model.

The standard Nissan R32 is powered by a 2.6L twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine with 316 hp (232 kW), but it was understated due to the Japanese car makers’ “gentlemen’s agreement” not to exceed 276 hp (203 kW). It was built to handle ~500 hp in racing trim, making it considered indestructible, which allowed tuners to add hundreds of horsepower. How popular the car actually is is shown by the fact that it was nicknamed “Godzilla”. It was also very successful which was transmitted to the road via a “very complicated” four-wheel drive. This car was extremely successful in motorsport and was nicknamed “Godzilla”.

“I want to make a more exciting car by giving my favorite model the latest electrification technology that I deal with,” said the unnamed engineer.

Whether the R32 EV project will simply be adding electrification to the Skyline’s internal combustion engine to create a hybrid despite the video showing the engine firing and running, as this could only mark the beginning of the prototype’s journey, is unknown.

Source: Nissan

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1970 Porsche 911S is up for auction

March 29, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

It has been six decades since a two-door 2+2 high performance rear-engined sports car, the Porsche 911, was introduced by Porsche AG of Stuttgart. However, in 1966, Posche introduced a more powerful version of this model, the 911 S. It was produced until 1973, when it was replaced by the 911 Carrera RS. One of the coupe models, the 1970 Porsche 911S is up for auction.

The Porsche 911S is powered by a rebuilt 2.2-liter flat-six engine paired with a replaced 5-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. In 2016, the cooling fan, fan housing, alternator, oil level sender and spark plug wires were replaced. It is mounted on 15″ Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in 195/65 Continental ContiProContact tires.

The car is finished in Albert Blue, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with bright trim, a left-side mirror, bumperettes, gold badging on the rear decklid, a single polished exhaust outlet, European-spec H4 headlights, amber rear corner lenses, four-wheel discs with aluminum calipers and ventilated rotors. SSI heat exchangers have been installed also.

Inside, the Recaro seats are trimmed in black leatherette with corduroy inserts. In front of the driver is a four-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 49,335 miles (total mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes a Blaupunkt push-button radio, a heater, power windows, and Coco mats.

The Porsche 911S comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, an owner’s manual, service records, and a clean Illinois title in the name of the owner’s company.

The auction ends on April 2nd and the current highest bid is $100,000 USD.

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