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2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is for sale

The Porsche 911 GT3 is a sports car from the Stuttgart-based company, which began its journey with the 1973 911 Carrera RS. It was premiered in 1999 as the first generation of the Porsche 996 intended for FIA GT3 cup races. However, at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show Porsche launched the RS version of the 911 (991.1) GT3. One example, 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is for sale.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine with 500 hp (368 kW) and 339 lb-ft (460 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transaxle with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus. It reaches 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 193 mph (310 km/h). It is mounted on a set of 20″ front and 21″ rear center-lock alloy wheels wrapped in 265/35 front and 325/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

This car is finished in GT Silver Metallic, has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with a magnesium roof panel, aluminum doors, a rear wing, carbon-fiber trunk lid and front fenders, LED headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Light System and clear LED taillights, TechArt and MA Carbon carbon-fiber components such as a front splitter , decklid cover, rear window visor, rear diffuser, side mirror supports, front fender vent inserts, rear quarter panel air intake vents, side skirts, and wing supports and end pieces, Porsche Active Suspension Management, and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes featuring yellow- painted calipers.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather and Alcantara, and leather also covers the door panels and dashboard. There’s also a trimmed in MA Carbon carbon-fiber steering wheel behind which is a digital odometer that shows just 21 miles. Additional equipment includes Porsche Club Sport roll cage, Sport Chrono package, PCM with navigation, Sound Package Plus, Light Design package, electronic logbook, six-disc CD changer, protectors Red belts, Porsche Bluetooth headset, fire extinguisher, illuminated door sill guards carbon fiber and Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and SiriusXM radio connectivity, and an Escort 360 Ci radar detector.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, a build sheet, service records, spare parts, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on Jan 14 and the current highest bid is $225,000 USD.

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2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is for sale

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Porsche is celebrating its 75th anniversary

In 1948, one of the best known and best car manufacturers in the world, Porsche AG, was founded. This month, Porsche celebrates its 75th birthday, and on that occasion the company decided to celebrate the anniversary with a spectacular event on June 8 at 9:40 pm (CEST).

Porsche will look back on the development of the company and its cars, but also on the vision of the sports car of the future. The festivities will include lots of music, lights and choreography. All Porsche enthusiasts will be able to watch the event live via official Porsche social media profiles and YouTube channels. The following day, the exhibition “Driven by Dreams. 75 years of Porsche Sports Cars”.

At the beginning of the year, Porsche announced the arrival of the powerful 911 (992) GT2 RS in 2026, as the most powerful and fastest version of the current generation of its most popular car. Although there is not much information, it is known that the new Porsche 911 (992) GT2 RS will be powered by a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder biturbo engine, from the current generation 911 Turbo, in combination with an electric motor. This means that the total power will be more than 700 hp, and more power means more torque compared to its predecessor (991 Series). The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch (PDK) transmission.

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1973 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction

In 1966, Porsche presented a powerful version of the popular model 911 with the “S” designation, and by 1973, six series of this model were produced. One example, a 1973 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction.

The 911S Targa is powered by a 2.4-liter flat-six engine with 190 hp (160 kW) and 158 lb-ft (214 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 144 mph (232 km/h). Ten years ago, European Motorsports of Vista, Calif., rebuilt the cylinder head, replaced the pistons, cylinders, timing chains, guide, exhaust valves and exhaust guide.

The car is finished in Silver Metallic, it is in good condition. It is equipped with a removable black roof panel, chrome driver- and passenger-side mirrors, rear bumper overriders, H4 halogen headlamps, and four-wheel discs. It is mounted on Fuchs 15” wheels wrapped in 195/60 Michelin Premier A/S tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the dashboard and door panels, with matching carpets. Additional equipment includes a Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo, side vent windows, carpeted floor mats, and a heater. In front of the driver is a four-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 47,053 miles (total mileage unknown).

This Porsche 911S Targa comes with a tool kit, partial service records, a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate, and a Florida title.

The auction ends on May 11 and the current highest bid is $75,000 USD.

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1973 Porsche 911S Targa is up for auction

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