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1992 Porsche 911 Race Car Sold For $72,000

At a time when battery cars are becoming the first choice of customers, combustion engine cars are still in demand, especially when it comes to Porsche 911 models. Even the modified ones that have become racing cars fetch quite high prices. One such, a 1992 Porsche 911 Race Car, sold recently for USD $72,000.

This 911 Race Car is powered by an air-cooled 3.8-L flat-6 engine mated to a rebuilt 993 G50 six-speed manual transmission with Porsche Motorsport synchros, GT3 Cup flywheel and clutch, as well as a Guard 997 GT3 Cup limited-slip differential , which sends power to the rear axle. The car is mounted on Jongbloed 16″ alloy wheels with bronze centers wrapped in Pirelli rain tires.

The car left the factory as a 964 America Roadster, and was later modified several times. The first modification was for competition in SCCA, Porsche Motorsport North America Air-Cooled Cup, and Porsche Club of America events, while a few years later it was rebuilt for competition in the PRC Championship, NASA events, and Rennsport Reunion IV. It is equipped with a GT Racing 993 GT2 Evo fiberglass body with white vinyl and Champion GT1–inspired graphics, a Jabroc 3″ front splitter undertray, an electrical cut-off switch, dual aerodynamic side mirrors, a metal roof panel, polycarbonate windows, and a 996 Cup carbon-fiber rear wing.

The interior was stripped and a large Recaro carbon-Kevlar seat, a Schroth multi-point harness, a Fire Sense fire suppression system, a Rothsport billet short shifter, a data logger, a Motorola radio, a full roll cage, and a Tilton floor were added. – mounted pedal box with a radial master cylinder and adjustable brake bias. In front of the driver is an OMP steering wheel, MoTeC digital color display and a shift light system.

In 2020, the car was rebuilt which included the addition of an ITB fuel injection system, replacement bearings, balanced crankshaft, CP-Carillo connecting rods, Mahle 3.8 102mm RSR pistons and cylinders, ARP hardware, CNC-ported 993 cylinder heads, JWE Motorsports camshafts, refinished rockers, replacement valve springs and titanium retainers, GT3 oil pump, 964 intake plenum, headers and Quiet Power mufflers, MoTeC engine management, and WEVO engine mounts.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage. The car comes with service records and a Washington title.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1992 Porsche 911 Race Car Sold For $72,000
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Porsche wants control of Bugatti Rimac

In July 2021, Rimac Group became the majority owner of Bugatti with 55%, and that could soon change. According to the German magazine Manager, Porsche is considering taking a majority stake in order to gain control. The information was confirmed by Mate Rimac, who announced that negotiations are underway.

Porsche currently owns 45% of Bugatti Rimac, and what they most resent about Rimac is the delay in the development of the Turbillon model, for which they hold the developers and their disorganization mostly responsible. They also believe that Rimac has poor organization, as shown by the bad sales results of the Rimac Nevera hypercar. In 2023, Rimac Automobili recorded a loss of 17 million euros, which Rimac explains by investments in new models, including the Tourbillon.

Whether an agreement will be reached on the acquisition of a majority stake in Bugatti Rimac depends not only on Mate Rimac, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume and CFO Lutz Meschke, but also on the remaining shareholders. In addition to these two companies, shares in Bugatti Rimac are also owned by Hyundai, Goldman Sachs, Softbank and Investindustrial.

In an interview with Manager, Mate Rimac said that talks about a possible transaction are underway, but that besides Porsche, there are other interested parties.

Source: Manager

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Porsche Cayenne S Copue with a body kit that unleashes sportive aggression

The international car design studio, Larte Design, specializes in manufacturing exclusive body kits for luxury vehicles has revealed its latest project. It is a special carbon body kit for the Porsche Cayenne S Coupe, which takes the car to a higher level.

This is not the first time that Larte Design has made a carbon body kit for the Cayenne S Coupe, as in October we saw a similar body kit made of light carbon fiber or premium composite materials.

This new carbon body kit includes hood designed to infuse the sportive stance into luxury ride, grill set that makes the car look truly unique on any road, front lip splitter that adds aggression and style without compromising on ground clearance, front bumper trims, and air intake frames.

The rear end also received an upgrade with a rear diffuser with additional brake lights, dual twin muffler tips, lower rear hatch spoiler, lower rear diffuser, aerodynamic roof spoiler, and custom forged rims. All carbon components are designed to be easy to install and fit seamlessly.

When it comes to the powertrain, Larte Design hasn’t changed anything. Under the hood is a 4.0-L twin-turbo V8 engine with 474 hp (349 kW) and 442 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 273 km/h (170 mph). Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission.

Source: Larte Design

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Porsche Cayenne S Copue with a body kit that unleashes sportive aggression