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The 1969 Monteverdi 375S Coupe is up for auction

Recently, more and more collectible cars can be found on sale, and two Monteverdi models, the 1974 Monteverdi 375/4 and the 1969 Monteverdi 375S Coupe, have been offered at auction. These are the most powerful cars of that time.

Although Monteverdi is a Swiss carmaker, the cars were designed by Italians and powered by American engines. It was a simpler option for smaller manufacturers, as opposed to big ones like Maserati, and Aston Martin, who developed their own super-powerful engines.

The 1974 Monteverdi 375/4 is powered by a 7.2-liter V8 engine with 450 hp (331 kW). There was also a 7.0-liter V8 engine with 375 hp (276 kW), so customers could choose between these two options. The powerful engine allowed the car to reach 62 mph in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of more than 150 mph (241 km / h). It was and remains a special car with no real competition on European soil. At the auction, it is expected to reach a price of 140,000 CHF.

The 1969 Monteverdi 375S Coupe is powered by a 7.2-liter V8 engine with 450 hp (331 kW). The car has chassis number ‘1003’, while the engine is paired with an automatic transmission. In 1992, body and paintwork were restored and the original yellow color was replaced by metallic blue. The auction will take place on 3 July 2022 at 14:00 CEST and is expected to reach a price of CHF 110,000.

Source: Bonhams

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Puma x Porsche Suede RS 2.7 inspired by Porsche Carrera RS 2.7

In this difficult economic situation, companies are trying to make additional profits in various ways. Thus, Puma in cooperation with Porsche presented a limited series of sneakers (Puma x Porsche Suede RS 2.7) in honor of one of the most popular Porsche cars, 911 Carrera RS 2.7.

Ever since it appeared 50 years ago, the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 has attracted attention with its appearance, entering the hearts of enthusiasts of the most popular car brand. The intention was to produce a sports car suitable for the road. At that time it was the fastest German car but also one of the fastest in the world. It reached 62 mph in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 152 mph (245 km / h).

Puma x Porsche Suede RS 2.7 sneakers marking the big jubilee and will be produced in 500 pairs of each color (ten colors in total) as Porsche produced 500 cars to meet the homologation regulations for Group 4.

When it comes to the price of sneakers, each pair will cost 120 euros and will be available in eight colors around the world, while orange and black are reserved only for the Dutch and Japanese markets.

Source: Porsche

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Two decades of Porsche Cayenne

In the early 1990s, Porsche found itself in one of the biggest economic crises in its history, selling only 23,060 cars. This forced the company to make a decision that will ensure its successful future. The new century has brought success, and since 2002 Porsche can thank its success to one of the SUV models, the Cayenne.

Celebrating 20 years of Cayenne, Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG, said: “Cayenne has always been the main attraction of our brand – it has brought many new customers and fans from all over the world to Porsche over the past 20 years.”

Initially, Porsche’s management had high hopes for the 911 and Boxster models, but they realized that they were not enough, so they started thinking about a new model. The idea was born. On the recommendation of Porsche America, it was decided to create a sports SUV that will aim to fight competitors in the market.

The project was developed in collaboration with Volkswagen in 1998, and Porsche developed a new platform that was also used by the Volkswagen Touareg. A year later, the company decided to build a new factory in Leipzig, which officially opened in 2002. Only the body for the Cayenne was made at Volkswagen’s factory in Bratislava, and the final assembly was made in Saxony. The first two generations of the Porsche Cayenne came out of the production line in Leipzig and Osnabrück. After that, the production was moved to Bratislava, and the Panamera and Macan were produced in Leipzig.

Source: Porsche

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