2008 Ferrari F430 with 2,900 miles is for sale

In 2004 at the Paris Motor Show, Ferrari unveiled the successor to the 360 model, the Ferrari F430. Designed by Pininfarina, the body style has been revised compared to its predecessor, to improve its aerodynamic efficiency. It was produced until 2009 and one of them with only 2,900 miles, a 2008 Ferrari F430, is for sale.

The F430 is powered by a 4.3-liter F136 V8 engine with 483 hp (360 kW) and 343 lb-ft (465 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed F1 automated transaxle and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. It reaches 60 in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h). It is mounted on 19-inch Challenge wheels, secured with titanium lug nuts, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

The car is finished in Rosso Corsa and is in excellent condition. It is rarely driven, which is also shown by the low mileage. It is equipped with xenon headlights, Scuderia Ferrari fenders, quad exhaust tips that exit from both sides of the rear diffuser, red-finished brake calipers over cross-drilled and ventilated rotors.

Inside, the bucket seats are covered in tan leather, while the door panels, steering wheel and dashboard are covered in black leather with contrasting red stitching. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, drilled aluminum pedals, a Ferrari-branded stereo, and power windows and locks.

The Ferrari F430 comes with invoices, keys, literature, tools, a battery charger and a diamond-pattern floor covering. It has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage.

The auction ends on December 7th and the current highest bid is $101,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

2012 Porsche 911 (997.2) Turbo Cabriolet for sale

In 2004, Porsche unveiled the successor to the 996 model, the Porsche 997. However, six years later, the 911 (997.2) Turbo, with a more powerful engine, arrived on the market. It was produced until 2013, and 1,752 Cabriolet cars left the production lines. One of them, the 2012 Porsche 911 (997.2) Turbo Cabriolet, is up for sale.

The Porsche 997.2 Turbo is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8L flat-six engine with 493 hp (368 kW) and 480 lb-ft (651 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 194 mph (312 km/h). It sits on 19-inch RS Spyder forged center-lock wheels wrapped in 235/35 (front) and 305/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

It is finished in black and has been well maintained. It is equipped with a soft roof, rear parking sensors, GMG Racing exhaust system, integrated radar detector, bi-xenon headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), fog lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, rear parking sensors, side air intakes, flared quarter panels, Sport Chrono Package and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as well as Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with an automatic brake differential (ABD).

Inside, the dark interior is adorned with adjustable heated seats covered in black leather, which can also be seen on the door panels and dashboard. Additional equipment includes a Bose sound system, automatic climate control, cruise control, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation. In front of the driver is a SportDesign steering wheel wrapped in black leather. The clock shows 20,458 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, a DME report, service records, manufacturer’s literature and accessories.

The auction ends on December 7th and the current highest bid is $95,000 USD.

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2023 BMW M2 M Performance

At the 2022 Essen Motor Show, which will take place from December 3 – 11, BMW will present a more powerful version of the recently introduced BMW M2, the M2 M Performance. It is certain that this will please the demanding clientele of the Bavarian car manufacturer.

First of all, the M Performance M2 is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 engine with 460 hp (338 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. That’s a significant increase in power over the base M2, which has 453 hp (333 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with the automatic transmission or 4.1 if the manual transmission is used. BMW has electronically limited the top speed to 155 mph (250 km/h), but this can be increased to 177 mph (285 km/h) with the optional M Driver’s Package.

The car is equipped with carbon body components, which, according to the M department, have a “positive effect” on the aerodynamic properties of the Coupé, M Performance adjustable suspension that allows the car to be lowered by an additional 25 millimeters, a carbon rear spoiler, a rear diffuser with quadruple tailpipes for a louder exhaust systems made of titanium. Inside, Alcantara with carbon accents adorns the interior of the powerful sedan.

At the same event, BMW will also display the M3 Touring, M240i Coupé and electric i4 M50.

Source: BMW

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