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2023 Ford Ranger Platinum with special equipment kit

After the recent presentation of the Ford Ranger, the American car manufacturer presented the most luxurious edition of this model, the Ranger Platinum, for the European market.

The car differs from the rest of the family in some parts of the exterior, such as the front mask, new LED lights integrated into the matrix LED light assembly, which is standard in the new equipment package. There is also a soft-closing system for the cargo area door, tinted glass, leather seats with ten-way electronic adjustment and cooling and heating functions. The interior is decorated with sophisticated ambient lighting.

The Ranger Platinum has also received a host of additional equipment such as advanced driver assistance systems including active parking system, blind spot warning system, side traffic warning system, trailer monitoring system, lane departure warning system and 360° camera.

Under the hood is a 3.0 L turbocharged V6 engine with 247 hp (184 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Besides this pickup model, Ford in its range has Ranger Raptor, Ranger, Wildtrak, Ranger Limited, Ranger XL and Ranger XLT.

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2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale for sale

In 2009, Ferrari introduced the successor to the F430 model, the Ferrari 458 Italia, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Four years later, a high-performance variant, the Ferrari 458 Speciale, was unveiled at the same event. It was produced until 2015, and about 3,000 cars left the production line. One of them, the 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale, is for sale.

The 458 Speciale is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 with 597 hp (445 kW) and 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a Getrag 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and an electronic rear differential. It reaches 62 mph in 3.0 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h). The odometer reads 16,297 miles.

The car is in good condition, finished in Rosso Corsa and has been well maintained. It is equipped with a rear diffuser, active xenon headlights, carbon-ceramic brake rotors, Scuderia Ferrari mudguards, rear parking sensors, active horizontal front flap to divert air under the car, spring doors to direct radiator air at high speeds, aero fins to the side skirts, a motor system to reduce drag at the rear end and a revised rear diffuser with dual exhaust outlets. It’s mounted on a set of 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

Inside, the carbon fiber seats are upholstered in Nero Alcantara with red inserts. Alcantara with red stitching covers the dashboard and can also be seen on the door panels. The steering wheel is made of carbon fiber with LED shift indicator lights as well as a red engine-start button. Additional equipment includes navigation, a CD stereo, a fire extinguisher, aluminum pedals, a vehicle lift system, a rearview camera and dual-zone automatic climate control.

This Ferrari 458 Speciale comes with a battery tender and a clean New Hampshire title. It has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage.

The auction ends on November 30th and the current highest bid is $345,458 USD.

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1988 Ferrari Testarossa with 16K Miles is for sale

In the mid-80s at the Paris Motor Show, Ferrari premiered the successor to the Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer, the Ferrari Testarossa. It was one of the most mass-produced models of the Maranello-based company. By 1996, less than 10,000 cars had left the production lines. One of them, a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa, is up for sale. There is currently a lien on the car, and the seller’s lender will need to be paid off before the title can be transferred to the new owner.

The car is in good condition, finished in Rosso Corsa and has been well maintained. It is equipped with pop-up headlights, fog lights, an asymmetric cooling duct under the left fog light, side intake slats, black skid plates, quad exhaust outlets, power windows and a set of Silver 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 225/50 (front ) and 255/50 (rear) BFGoodrich g-Force Sport tires. The odometer reads 16,206 miles.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Crema Connolly leather, which can also be seen on the door panels and dashboard, while the three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes a gated shifter located on the center console alongside controls for the air conditioning and rear window defroster.

Ferrari Testarossa is powered by a 4.9L flat-12 engine with 380 hp (283 kW) and 356 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. It reaches 62 mph in 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 181 mph (291 km/h).

The current owner bought the car in 2015 and since then the timing belt, tensioner bearing, ignition-system components, drive belts, gaskets, seals, filters, clutch assembly have been replaced. Last year the ignition modules and air conditioning receiver/drier were replaced.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with manufacturer’s literature, service records and a clean New York title.

The auction ends on December 5th and the current highest bid is $96,000 USD.

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