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2006 Dodge Viper ASC McLaren Diamondback sold for $166,777 USD

At the 2006 North American International Auto Show Dodge unveiled a unique car, the Dodge Viper ASC McLaren Diamondback. It started as a standard model, but thanks to the company ASC (American Specialty Cars) it became much more than that. Now, it has a new owner who paid just $166,777 USD for this one-of-a-kind beast on wheels.

Viper ASC McLaren Diamondback is powered by a modified naturally-aspirated 8.0-liter V10 with 615 hp (452 kW) and individual trumpeted air intakes and port throttles that are reminiscent of McLaren’s past Can-Am engines. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. It sits on 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 279/35 (front) and 345/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

The car is finished in Arctic Ice Pearl, has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with a carbon-fiber hood, roof panel, front splitter, side skirts, rear fascia, a fabricated exhaust system, revised suspension components, Brembo brakes, rocker panels, xenon headlights, fog lights, Diamondback badging, and a trunk lid-mounted kill switch. , and quadruple side-exit exhaust outlets.

Inside, the bucket seats are covered in black leather covering the door panels, dashboard, while the steering wheel is also wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes Willans 4-point racing harnesses, carbon-fiber trim, air conditioning, and a CD stereo linked to Alpine speakers. The clock shows 80 miles.

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

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2006 Dodge Viper ASC McLaren Diamondback sold for $166,777 USD

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2020 McLaren Speedtail with 175 miles is for sale

In 2018, as part of the Ultimate Series, McLaren revealed a limited edition hybrid sports car, the McLaren Speedtail. The plan was to build 106 examples of this model, all of which were pre-sold for around £2.1 million. One of them (#72), the 2020 McLaren Speedtail, is up for sale.

The McLaren Speedtail is powered by a 4.0 L M840T twin-turbocharged V8 engine and an electric motor with a total output of 1,036 hp (773 kW) and 848 lb⋅ft (1,150 N⋅m) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via the Graziano 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that can be controlled via paddle shifters. It reaches 62 mph in 3.0 seconds with a top speed of 250 mph (403 km/h). It is mounted on 10-spoke wheels wrapped in 235/35ZR20 (front) and 315/30ZR21 (rear) Pirelli P Zero tires.

This super car is finished in metallic gray and is in excellent condition with only 175 miles on the odometer. The Speedtail has a carbon fiber monocoque body, with the passenger seats integrated into the chassis. It is equipped with carbon-ceramic disc brakes, active suspension, power-operated dihedral doors, retractable rearview cameras, hydraulically actuated flexible carbon-fiber rear ailerons, an electrochromic glass canopy, front splitter, rear diffuser, side skirts composed of titanium-infused carbon fiber and black-painted brake calipers fitted over carbon-ceramic discs.

Inside, the driver’s seat is trimmed in rich brown with terracotta accents, while the two passenger seats are upholstered in tan semi-aniline leather. Additional equipment includes two digital displays with a touch screen, a canopy and upper windshield made of electrochromic glass that can be darkened at the driver’s command, a central leather-wrapped steering wheel and additional screens displaying the rear views placed on each side of the dashboard.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with factory books, tools, a copy of the sales invoice, import documents, “show or display” paperwork, a battery tender and a car cover.

The auction ends on December 14th and the current highest bid is $2,222,222 USD.

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2020 McLaren Speedtail with 175 miles is for sale

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McLaren P1 Limited Edition

The McLaren P1 is one of the most exciting road-legal sports cars of the past decade, and interestingly, McLaren has never offered it in a Roadster version. This is exactly the intention of Lanzante, which has decided to produce a limited edition (only five) McLaren P1 models without a roof.

Lanzante will not change the hybrid drive of the McLaren P1, so it is still powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine combined with an electric motor, with a total power of 903 hp (664 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. moment. It is equipped with a lithium-ion battery and takes two hours to fully charge. Reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph (347 km / h).

McLaren has produced a total of 375 copies of the P1 model, but only five future owners will enjoy the Roadster version. The designer of the original coupe, Paul Howse, will also participate in the design of this model. The new design involves the removal of the roof and the central roof air intake, as well as the glass roof panels. The car has undergone minor changes to the front fenders, doors and rear. The lower part of the chassis is additionally reinforced to maintain the stability of the vehicle.

Inside, Lanzante has equipped the cabin with satin carbon fiber linings and glossy black switches, as well as a SuperFabric fabric that is resistant to weather and UV radiation.

Source: Lanzante