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Retro RR1 based on the Porsche 911 (992)

American automotive designer and manufacturer of high-performance sports cars, Rezvani Motors, has revealed its new project based on the Porsche 911 (992), the Retro RR1. It is a combination of modern and classic, inspired by the race cars of the 70s, and only 50 cars will be produced.

The car is 4,700 mm long, 1,296 mm high, 1,888 mm wide at the front and 1,962 mm at the rear. It is equipped with a new carbon body panels, new bumpers, new headlight housings, extended rear fender connected to a fixed spoiler, as a reminder of the racing Porsche 935 Kremer that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1979.

All three versions get adjustable suspension while Ohlins Motorsport TTX-Pro Coilovers are optional (+ $6,500). Customers can choose upgraded Brembo brakes (+ $7,500), steel roll cage (+ $5,500), racing harnesses (+ $750), lightweight polycarbonate windows (+$2,700) and custom livery graphics in Martini Racing colors (+$2,500) as options.

The car will be offered in combination with the Carrera S (RR1 550), GT3/GT3 RS (RR1 565) and Turbo S (RR1 750) versions. RR1 550 is powered by a 3.0L Flat 6 Turbo engine with 550 hp/410 kW (track) and 520 hp/388 kW (street), paired with a 7 speed manual or PDK transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It reaches 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.1 seconds.

The RR1 565 is powered by a 4.0L Flat 6 Naturally Aspirated engine with 565 hp/421 kW (track) and 535 hp/399 kW (street), paired with a 6 Speed manual or PDK transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It reaches 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.0 seconds.

The RR1 750 is the most powerful option powered by a 3.8L Flat 6 Turbo engine with 750 hp/559 kW (track) and 715 hp/533 kW (street), paired with a PDK transmission that sends power to all wheels. It reaches 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.0 seconds. All versions are mounted on a set of 20″ and 21″ wheels wrapped in 275/35 R20 front and 335/30 R21 rear tires.

Source: Rezvani Motors

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Retro RR1 based on the Porsche 911 (992)
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1965 Porsche 356SC Coupe Karmann

The last version of Porsche’s first production car was produced between 1964 and 1965, and was powered by the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced. One example of this model, the 1965 Porsche 356SC coupe is up for auction.

This Porsche 356SC is finished in Red and left the factory in Ivory. It has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with chrome guards, a driver’s sideview mirror, fog lights, exhaust outlets integrated into the rear overriders, twin engine-cover grilles, and stopping power is handled by four-wheel disc brakes.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black upholstery that covers the door panels and the back bench, and charcoal carpets line the floors. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel with a chrome horn ring and a five-digit odometer showing 6,527 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio built into the instrument panel, and a refurbished heater.

Under the bonnet is a 1.7-L flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. In the past two years, the car underwent a service that included the replacement of axle gear oil seals, fuel pump o-ring, top cover gasket, transmission output shaft seal, shift selector shaft, axle boots and gaskets, and starter bushings. It is mounted on chrome 15″ ventilated wheels

The car comes with a tool kit, a full-size spare, a copy of the Kardex, and a clean Florida title.

The auction ends on April 20 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $25,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1965 Porsche 356SC Coupe Karmann
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Porsche is developing the next generation Taycan

In February, Porsche introduced the updated Taycan with more power, longer range, better performance, better stability and faster charging. Now comes word that the Stuttgart-based company is developing the next-generation Taycan.

“We ushered in a new era of e-mobility with the Taycan at the end of 2019. It immediately proved to be a turning point and a leader of innovation in the e-vehicle segment. Now we continue this success story with the extensively updated Taycan. The model line has reached new heights in terms of performance, with exceptional dynamics. At the same time, we have managed to significantly improve efficiency, range, everyday usability and comfort,” said Kevin Giek, Vice President of Model Line Taycan.

The new Taycan will be offered in three versions (Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo and Taycan Sport Turismo) and all of them come with many modifications, four powertrain options as well as rear or all-wheel drive options. The Sport Chrono package with the push-to-pass function brings a power increase of up to 70kW in a period of 10 seconds, depending on the model. This means 60 kW more than before for the standard Taycan, or 140 kW more for the Taycan Turbo S with Launch Control. The range has also been increased by 175 kilometers, to a maximum of 678 km.

In an interview with CarSales, Taycan Manager of Charging and Energy Systems, Sarah Razavi, confirmed that the new Taycan is already in development, and said that it will not be built on the J1 platform. Although not confirmed, this could mean that the new generation will use the SSP Sport platform. Razavi also said that the goal is a longer range, and the J1 platform has limitations, so it is not able to provide it. This means a bigger battery which will be a big task for the engineers to maintain the current weight of the vehicle.

Also, last month porsche presented its most powerful production car ever, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, which embodies its track-oriented character with a redesigned body kit. It will be offered in six colors including the new Pale Blue Metallic and Sky Purple Metallic. Customers have the option to further customize the car with decals through the optional paint-to-sample program, offered by the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur department.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Taycan Turbo GT is powered by two electric motors, one on each axle, with a total power of 789 hp (580 kW) and 988 lb-ft (1,340 Nm) of torque. Thanks to Launch Control, the power increases to 1,033 hp (760 kW) or to 1,108 hp (815 kW) for two seconds. That’s quite enough to propel the car from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.2 seconds (2.1 with the optional Weissach package), 200 km/h (124 mph) in 6.6 seconds (6.4 Weissach package) with a top speed of 306 km/h (190 mph).

Source: Porsche, CarSales