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Auctions

2024 Porsche 911 S/T for sale

The Porsche 911 S/T is the lightest 911 of its generation, and only 1,963 units were produced. One of them is for sale, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross to help with the California wildfire relief efforts.

This car is owned by Porsche Cars North America, part of the PCNA in-house fleet, and is the only one in the U.S. that still has no buyer. It is the 1,919th example produced with only 956 miles (1,500 km) on the odometer at the time of cataloguing.

The Porsche 911 S/T is equipped with the optional Heritage Design Package and personal start number 60, commemorating 60 years of the Porsche 911. It is painted in stunning Shore Blue Metallic, an exclusive color for this package, and it is decorated with wheels in the color Ceramica, classic style Porsche crest on the front, on the central caps of the wheels, the steering wheel, the headrests, and the car key, underscoring the historic roots of the 911 S/T. There are also a number of options that further enhance its enthusiast appeal and touring capability, such as the front axle lift system, which provides greater ground clearance at the touch of a button to navigate speed bumps or driveways, and an extended range 23.7-gallon fuel tank, auto-dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor, rear Park Assist, and the BOSE Surround Sound audio system.

Inside, the bucket seats are covered in Classic Cognac leather with black pinstripes, while two-tone semi-aniline leather trim in Black/Classic Cognac covers the rest of the interior. The roof lining is in perforated Dinamica, and other elements from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur round out the package.

The auction will be held on February 18-20, and the car comes with an owner’s manual pouch signed by Andreas Preuninger, Director of the GT model line at Porsche.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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2024 Porsche 911 S/T for sale
News

Michelin developed Pilot Sport S5 tires for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Michelin has produced special tires for one of the fastest road-legal cars, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. These are the Michelin Pilot Sport S5 tires, which have been specially developed with a focus on cold and wet weather.

These tires join the existing three sets of Michelin tires used by the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, including winter tires and the Pilot Sport Cup 2 R ultra-high-performance tires for dry conditions. However, what differentiates the current offering from the Pilot Sport S5 tires is that these tires are more durable, have a depth of 7.4 millimeters and four large central grooves for ejecting a larger amount of water. They also contain a higher amount of silica, which allows them to function optimally at temperatures between 4 and 16 degrees.

Porsche tested the new tires on a 2.7 km long track and the result is outstanding. Using 275/35 ZR 20 front and 335/30 ZR 21 rear tires, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS was almost 10 seconds faster than with the Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires for dry track.

The Michelin Pilot Sport S5 tires can be ordered through Porsche dealerships. “We are responding to the demand of our performance-oriented customers, who have expressed their desire to spend more time on the track during the spring and fall. The new tires significantly increase the annual operating period of the 911 GT3 RS,” said Andreas Preuninger, Director of GT Vehicles at Porsche.

Source: Porsche

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Michelin developed Pilot Sport S5 tires for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Restomod

Kalmar 7-97 Classic based on the Porsche 911

Swedish company Kalmar Automotive has launched its new project for the American market, the Kalmar 7-97 Classic. It is a restomod Porsche 911 with which the company pays tribute to the WSC95 that carried number 7 to victory at the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The Kalmar 7-97 was originally based on the 964 platform, but after testing the prototype, the company decided that it did not meet the standards and switched to the 993. The car in the photos was ordered by former American driver Bruce Canepa.

This is the second 7-97 Classic delivered to the US, and it is equipped with new body panels made of carbon fiber, new headlights, a set of Fuchs-style wheels with blue trim, as well as a new black engine cover that matches the black side mirrors. The car is finished in Sunoco Blue, which gives it a retro and fresh look.

The interior is equipped with two Recaro Sportster CS seats upholstered in black leather and stitched with blue thread. Black leather and black thread cover the door panels, steering wheel and dashboard, while light blue Alcantara adorns the dashboard, pillars and ceiling.

The car is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine with 417 hp (310 kW) and 309 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. That’s slightly less power than the new Porsche 911 GT3, but that doesn’t detract from the car’s capabilities, which weighs less than 1,200 kilograms.

Kalmar has equipped the car with specially developed carbon-ceramic brakes and an adaptive suspension with a front axle lift system. The driver can select several driving modes, a traction control system, and the car also has a “smooth” chassis that provides better aerodynamics.

Source: Kalmar Automotive

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Kalmar 7-97 Classic based on the Porsche 911