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2005 Porsche Carrera GT sold for $ 1,902,000

A few days ago, the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT was sold for $ 1,902,000, which is a record amount for a used car. It is one of 1270 examples produced, and has only 780 miles (1,255 km) on the tachometer.

The Carrera GT is powered by a 5.7-liter V10 engine with 605 hp (445 kW) and 435 lb-ft (590 Nm) of torque at 5750 rpm. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. It is mounted on forged magnesium 19 and 20 inch rims wrapped in 265/35 (front) and 335/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The body of the car, made of carbon fiber, is painted in Guards Red with matching removable roof panels. The car comes with an electronically actuated rear spoiler, clutch rotors and brakes made of ceramic composites, as well as an original factory-fitted luggage set, factory books, keys, and a clean Carfax report.

Inside, sports seats made of carbon fiber and Kevlar are upholstered in black leather. The center console, door caps and dashboard are also upholstered in leather, and there are interior trim in magnesium, carbon fiber and aluminum.

Another example of the Carrera GT is currently on sale with only 250 miles on the odometer and is very close to breaking the record price of $ 1,902,000.

Source: Bring A Trailer

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Goodyear tires made of sustainable materials

Goodyear has set a goal to produce a tire made entirely of sustainable materials by the end of the decade. The current prototype is 70 percent made of sustainable materials which is a clear indicator of progress towards the ultimate goal.

The current prototype consists of 13 ingredients in nine different rubber components, including three different types of soot made from methane, carbon dioxide and vegetable oil, thus reducing carbon emissions compared to traditional manufacturing processes. Soot is usually used as a filler to strengthen tires, as well as other rubber products, but also to extend their life.

Soybean oil was used in the production, which allows the tires to remain flexible, as well as various types of silica (from rice husk), which improves tire grip and helps reduce fuel consumption. The company’s intention was to use soybean oil in the production of four types of tires, but the plan was postponed due to the pandemic.

Goodyear chief technologist Chris Helsel said the rubber prototype is an exciting achievement that demonstrates the company’s commitment to using sustainable materials.

Source: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

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The end for the Passat sedan in Europe

The sad news comes from VW. According to Autocar, VW will no longer produce its popular Passat sedan, and Volkswagen has stopped offering this model on its website.

Although the end of production in North America was announced earlier, it seems that the production of Passat sedan in Europe has come to an end. It all started back in 1973 when Giorgetto Giugiaro designed the first model. Since then, eight generations have been produced and marketed as Dasher, Santana, Quantum, Magotan, Corsar and Carat.

The ninth generation Passat will be built on the MQB platform and will only be offered as a station wagon. The plug-in hybrid will be powered by a combination of a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 150 hp (110 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm), and a 2.0-liter turbo petrol engine with 187 hp (140 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. There will also be diesel engines with a range of 122 to 250 hp (90 – 184 kW).

Source: Autocar

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