A unique collection of RUF cars is up for auction

December 29, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

Modified cars often fetch high prices, especially those done by one of the best tuning companies for Porsche cars, Ruf Automobile. A unique collection of Porsche cars made by this company will be sold at auction. It is a collection of four cars, BTR2, Turbo R, Turbo R Cabriolet and RK Coupe, and the auction will take place on March 2 & 3, 2023.

The 1997 RUF BTR2 is the successor to the 1983 BTR model, which has a number of modifications compared to the standard Porsche 911 on which it is based. It was produced between 1994 and 1997, and only 10 examples left the workshop of the German tuner. The car is equipped with a number of modifications such as a distinctive front bumper and splitter, a large rear spoiler and black glossy five-spoke headlights. It is powered by a 3.6L turbo engine with 414 hp (309 kW) and 435 lb-ft (590 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 198 mph (319 km/h).

1998 RUF Turbo R was produced in 15 examples, each with a different appearance. The Turbo R Coupe is powered by a 3.6L twin-turbo flat-six engine with 490 hp (365 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 192 mph (310 km/h). This car is special because it was returned to RUF’s workshop a few years ago, where it received a number of components just like the 2016 Turbo R Limited Series. The clock shows 22,208 km.

The 1998 RUF Turbo R Cabriolet is powered by a 3.6L twin-turbocharged flat-six engine with 490 hp (365 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 192 mph (310 km/h). Only one example of this car was produced, finished in Blutorange. The clock shows 16,452 km.

The 2007 RUF RK Coupe is based on the Porsche Cayman, and represents a combination of Italian style and German technology. It is powered by a 3.8L flat-six engine with 440 hp (324 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (304 km/h). RUF intended to produce 49 examples of this car, but produced only two. One is actually a prototype kept in a museum in Italy.

An outstanding collection and an opportunity for all car enthusiasts and collectors to expand their collections.

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A unique collection of RUF cars is up for auction

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News, Tuning

Mansory equipped the BMW X7 with a wider body kit

December 29, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

After the recent Mansory Vitesse based on the Bentley Continental GT, now from the workshop of the German tuner comes a modified version of the BMW X7. It is a customization program that brings superior power and luxurious comfort to this model.

The car is equipped with a new smaller front grill under which there are small additional air intakes, as well as a significantly modified front bumper with larger openings. At the back is a wider bumper that continues the aggressive profile line, a diffuser with a new black detail, as well as four tailpipes. The rear of the luxury SUV does not indicate any changes.

Mansory does not reveal whether the new package can be used for the older and refreshed version of the X7 model. There is a possibility that the tuner is actually offering a conversion, that is, a return to the old design in response to the criticism received by the refreshed model due to the split headlights.

Behind the wider wheel arches are massive 24-inch rims, which Mansory will offer in 11 different models and different sizes. The X7 in the photos is wearing the maximum size 24-inch multi-spoke rims.

Source: Mansory

Auctions, News

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO is up for auction

December 28, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

On April 2010, Ferrari unveiled a road-legal version of the 599XX track car, the Ferrari 599 GTO. At the time Ferrari claimed that the 599 GTO was their fastest ever road car. It was produced until 2012, and 599 cars left the production line, 125 of which were specified for the American market. One of them, a 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, is up for auction.

Ferrari 599 GTO is powered by a 6.0-liter F140 V12 engine with 656 hp (482 kW) and 459 lb-ft (620 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via the F1 SuperFast electro-hydraulic automatic gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h). It is mounted on 20-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 285/30 (front) and 315/35 (rear) Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

This car is finished in Rosso Corsa, has been properly maintained and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with magnetorheological dampers, Scuderia Ferrari fender shields, rear parking sensors, front carbon fiber spoiler, rear diffuser, flying-buttress C-pillars, quad exhaust outlets, four-piston brake calipers over cross-drilled, slotted, and ventilated ceramic- composite rotors at each corner.

Inside, the Recaro seats are upholstered in black leather, which can also be seen on the door panels and dashboard. The carbon fiber-accented steering wheel features integrated LED shift lights in the upper part of the rim, an engine start button and a lever to control driving settings. Additional equipment includes dual-zone climate control, a CD stereo, a fire extinguisher, embossed prancing horse headrests, and drilled aluminum pedals. The clock reads 4,336 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a Ferrari Classiche red book, a car cover, a battery maintainer, service records and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

The auction ends on January 9th and the current highest bid is $458,599 USD.

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