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2007 Koenigsegg CCGT GT1 Competition Coupé is for sale

In 2003, the Swedish automotive manufacturer Koenigsegg Automotive AB began developing its racing car to join the big car brands in GT1 racing. After four years the result was the 2007 Koenigsegg CCGT GT1 Competition Coupé. Only one copy was produced and it is now up for auction.

The development team was led by engineer and developer Dag Bolenius, while the test driver was engineer Loris Bicocchi. The project looked great, but production never happened, and the reason is that two months after the start of test drives, the FIA and ACO changed the rules for the GT1 class. Instead of producing 20 production examples over a period of several years, it was necessary to produce 350 cars per year. This was apparently too much for Koenigsegg and the project could not survive.

This unique supercar is powered by a 5.0L twin-turbo V8 engine with 600 hp (441 kW), paired with a sequential gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 371 km/h (230 mph).

With a length of 4,293 mm, a width of 1,996 mm and a height of 1,120 mm, it has a wheelbase of 2,660 mm. It is built from carbon-fibre/Kevlar on a Monocoque chassis. It’s mounted on pristine slick Michelin tires, and the Masters Historic Racing organization has given the next owner the “green light” to race in the Masters Endurance Legends series if he so chooses.

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2007 Koenigsegg CCGT GT1 Competition Coupé is for sale

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2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R driven by Paul Walker is for sale

After the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R, driven by Paul Walker in the “Fast and Furious” film franchise, was offered for sale last year, another example of this car will soon be up for auction. This 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R was also driven by the former actor, and the sale was announced by auction house Bonhams.

The car is painted in the legendary Bayside Blue, and Walker personally chose it for the fourth part of the popular franchise. Fans will remember how this car raced through the streets of Los Angeles with the BMW M5 (E39) and Nissan Silvia.

Walker was a big fan of this model, so he played a big role in the development and modification of this car, even down to the smallest details. JDM was imported from Japan, and Kaizo Industries prepared the RB26DETT engine. A Turbonetics intercooler, Nismo NE-1 exhaust system, custom roll cage, as well as ARC titanium struts, Nismo springs and Retora brakes with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers are installed. This allowed the 2.6-liter twin-turbo engine to produce 500 hp (368 kW). As a reminder, the factory model has 276 hp (206 kW). Power is transmitted to all four wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission with rear differential and limited traction. It is mounted on 19-inch Volk Racing RE30 wheels.

Inside, the standard steering wheel has been replaced by a Momo steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara. The rear seats have been removed to reduce weight, and up front there are two OMP racing seats with five-point seat belts. There is also a Sony sound system, head-up display and MFD Xenarc Display unit.

Walker paid attention to detail and refused to use any decals in order to maintain a “clean look”. The car was seized by US customs due to the fact that it was never actually officially sold in the US. In 2012, it was returned to Japan, and then transported to Germany.

The car’s history is unknown from the time it was in Japan. However, it is currently in excellent condition. The auction will be held 28 April – 5 May 2023.

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2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R driven by Paul Walker is for sale

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2006 Maserati MC12 Versione Corse is up for auction

Between 2004 and 2005, Maserati produced 50 examples of the limited edition sports car, the MC12. However, increased customer demand for this model led Maserati to produce an additional 12 cars for the racetrack in 2006. It’s the Maserati MC12 Versione Corsa developed directly from the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers Cup winner, the MC12 GT1. All 12 cars were sold to selected customers, and one of them, the 2006 Maserati MC12 Versione Corse, is up for auction.

From the very beginning, Maserati fans have considered it the ultimate form of performance. It is powered by a 6.0-Liter DOHC Naturally Aspirated V12 engine with 745 hp (555 kW) at 8,000 rpm, which is 120 hp (90 kW) more than the road going MC12. The car weighs 1,134 kg and reaches 124 mph ( 200 km/h) accelerates in 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 203 mph (326 km/h). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed sequential gearbox, while power is sent to the rear wheels.

This car is finished in Blue Victory, has the serial number 003 and is part of a private collection. It is in excellent condition with only 123 miles on the clock. Although it is an extremely rare car, it is interesting that the current owner has never driven it.

Over time three copies of the MC12 Versione Corse have been converted for road use, but this one is not one of them. The auction will take place on January 27 and is expected to reach a price of more than $2 million.

This is a unique opportunity to own a car that is the reigning GT World Champion and without doubt the MC12 Corsa is the ultimate track day car!

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2006 Maserati MC12 Versione Corse is up for auction

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