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Ultra-Rare RUF Rt12 R With 730 HP Is Up For Auction

April 18, 2022 M.K.

Recently, rare Porsche cars can be seen at auctions, and one of them is the RUF Rt12 R. The car is based on the 911 Turbo model, which in 2015 was produced in only 13 copies.

The German tuner has modified the 3.6-liter twin-turbo engine from the 996 Turbo model so that now the RUF Rt12 R is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo engine with 730 hp (537 kW) and 693 lb-ft (940 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 230 mph (370 km / h). This makes the Rt12 R more powerful than the GT2 RS, which develops 700 hp (515 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque.

The car is painted in dark green. It is equipped with coilover suspension, carbon ceramic disc brakes with Yellow calipers, cast alloy intake manifold, center-lock racing wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, and a rear wing like the one on the 997 GT3 RS. Inside are carbon seats with plaid-patterned inserts and the inscription “RUF” on the headboard.

Earlier this year, a similar example sold for $ 910,000. The car will be sold at an auction to be held May 13-21. Interestingly, this is one of two RUF Rt12 R cars with RWD, which makes it even rarer.

Source: Mecum Auctions

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1997 Porsche 911 Turbo sold for almost half a million dollars

April 1, 2022 M.K.

Every connoisseur of Porsche 911 (993) history knows that this car is the wish of a large number of 911 fans. One 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo, owned by Hollywood actor Denzel Washington, sold for $ 405,993.

The Porsche 911 (993) was produced in the 1990s and is considered the pinnacle of development and performance of the air-cooled 911. It is also the latest generation with air-cooled engine. In recent years, the value of this model has increased significantly, especially if it was owned by a celebrity, such as this example. Washington bought it as new and was the only owner.

The car is in excellent condition, and has just 18,145 miles (29,000 km) on the odometer. It is painted black, and the interior is covered with black leather. The car has 18-inch Turbo Twist wheels. Good collector’s car.

The Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine with 408 hp () 398 lb-ft () of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a rear differential with limited traction, and power is transmitted to all wheels. Reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km / h).

Source: Bring a Trailer

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Porsche 911 Turbo modified in 993 GT2 style

March 3, 2022 M.K.

Bring a Trailer has announced the sale of a 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo modified in the 993 GT2 style. The current owner bought it six years ago, and it has only 42,000 miles on the odometer. It is a real number, it is not known.

Modifications were made by Virtuoso Performance in 2016, for the amount of 125,000 dollars. The car is painted yellow, and now the style is reminiscent of. It is equipped with a new bumper, Bilstein dampers, adjustable rear fenders, integrated fog lights, electric sunroof, rear window wiper, larger intercoolers, a large diameter exhaust and 911GT badging.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather which can also be seen on the door panels, instrument panel and center console. There are also Alcantara-wrapped MOMO steering wheel, black floor mats with yellow Porsche embroidery, cruise control, Alpine CD stereo, an RS gear lever and shift fork, as well as automatic climate control.

The Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6L flat-six engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip rear differential, which transmits power to all wheels. It is mounted on multi-piece 18-inch Speedline wheels wrapped in 235/40 (front) and 295/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport N4 tires. The brake pads were replaced, while the brake calipers were rebuilt.