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2000 Viper GTS-R GT2 is for sale

Seven years ago, Dodge stopped production of its two-seat sports car, the Dodge Viper, due to serious financial problems. It is considered one of the best American cars that has proven its capabilities in GT2 races. One of the Viper GTS-R GT2s is up for auction.

This Dodge Viper GTS-R, with the chassis number C36, is equipped with a large rear wing, racing lights, a hatch in the roof, and a lower, more sculpted body kit, with a yellow livery and a lot of advertising stickers. It was developed in 2000 by the French company Oreca, and achieved great success including winning three FIA ​​GT Championship titles. It was ordered by the German team Zakspeed for races at the VLN championship and 24-hour races at Nurburgring as well as for the FIA ​​GT 24 hour race of Spa-Francorchamps in 2003.

There is not much information about the car, but what is known is that it weighs 1,100 kg and is powered by a rebuilt 8.0-L V10 engine with about 600 hp (441 kW). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

The car is listed on Race Cars Direct and the asking price is €750,000+VAT. It comes with the DMSB Wagenpass, with the homologation changes stated.

Source: Race Cars Direct

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2000 Viper GTS-R GT2 is for sale
Tuning

One of a kind BMW 858 CSL

At the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show BMW revealed the first generation of the BMW 8 Series, the BMW E31, which is considered one of the most beautiful coupes in the history of the Bavarian company. It often inspires numerous tuners, such as Rein Speed ​​Shop, to create a restomod or a unique project like this BMW 858 CSL.

The project is based on the BMW 850i model, which now looks much sportier. The car received a new carbon body kit designed by independent artist Jonsibal. The front pop-up lights, which were a trademark of the E31, have been replaced by hood vents to allow more air to reach the V10 engine, wide fenders, redesigned fenders, transparent taillights, new tailpipes, and the car is adorned with new rims. The result of the project is a spectacular restomod, reminiscent of some BMW projects such as the Nazca C2 concept and the E46 M3 CSL.

The interior is equipped with new bucket seats, while the instrument panel, air conditioning controls, shift lever and start-stop button are taken from the newer BMW M models, and the steering wheel is taken from the E60 M5 model. There is also a new infotainment screen and BMW iDrive controller on the central tunnel.

When it comes to the powertrain, the original 5.0-liter S85 engine with 507 hp (373 kW) and 383 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque has been replaced by a 5.8-L V10 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

Source: Rein Speed ​​Shop

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One of a kind BMW 858 CSL
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Aston Martin Heritage Trust in search of the first Aston Martin car

In 1913, Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford founded the company of luxury sports cars and grand tourers, Aston Martin. A year later, the British manufacturer produced its first car, the Coal Scuttle, and now the Aston Martin Heritage Trust is on the hunt for it.

The car was created just before the beginning of WWI, and development was interrupted because Bamford was fighting in France, and eventually left the business. However, despite his absence, work on the Coal Scuttle continued and the car took part in the London to Edinburgh Trial in 1919. Testing and development continued in the early 1920s, and the car was driven around Great Britain. He was often stopped to be photographed, and one of the locations was Loch Awe in Scotland on a salmon fishing trip.

During development, the Coal Scuttle changed, and in the photos it is shown with at least two different types of front fenders, as well as lights and siren. This makes the car difficult to identify and Steve Waddingham (Aston Martin history expert) stated that there were no markings on the bodywork. Despite its historical significance, Aston Martin sold the car for £50 in 1924, which was a significant sum of money for the period.

It is currently unknown where the car is located. It is possible that it is somewhere in storage, maybe with a different body, and there is also the possibility that it was actually destroyed.

Source: Aston Martin Heritage Trust

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