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Porsche produced the 5,000th 911 Cup

In the year in which the German car manufacturer celebrates its 75th birthday, we remind you of the 5,000 racing Porsche 911 Cup whose stories have been going on since 1990. It is a Porsche Cup championship in which all participants have the same car, the Porsche 911 Cup.

Porsche revealed the first 911 Cup in 1990. From then until today, they made seven generations according to the same recipe, and the honor of being the 5,000th produced Cup example went to the Porsche 911 GT3 from the current Series 992. The first 911 Cup was based on the 911 Carrera 2 model from the 964 Series, and Porsche produced only 297 copies. It was powered by a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter 6-cylinder boxer engine with 265 hp. The next model was based on the Carrera 2 from Series 993 and only 186 examples were produced. The basis of the Cup version from Series 996 was the Porsche 911 GT3, which was produced in 873 units with the growing popularity of Porsche’s single-brand championship.

Many consider Porsche’s decades-long story, in which the quality of the driver plays a major role, to be an excellent test for several elite world championships in circuit racing.

Each generation of the Porsche 911 Cup was more and more powerful, and the current 911 GT3 Cup, which this year will compete in 34 championships around the world, is powered by a 4.0-liter water-cooled 6-cylinder boxer engine with 510 hp (375 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed sequential dog-type gearbox that delivers power to the rear wheels.

It rides on 18-inch wheels with Michelin 30 / 65-18 (front) and 31 / 71-18 (back) tires. It rides on 18-inch wheels with Michelin 30 / 65-18 (front) and 31 / 71-18 (back) tires. For safe braking and stopping there are ventilated 380 mm steel brake discs with six-piston aluminum monobloc racing brake calipers. Porsche produced only 782 units.

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Porsche produced the 5,000th 911 Cup

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Modified 1973 Porsche 911 is up for auction

A lot of Porsche cars have been sold at auction lately, especially modified old models. One of them is this 1973 Porsche 911, which is listed at auction. It is one of the models from the first series 911, which was produced until 1989.

The car is done in the style of the 911 ST, finished in yellow with a wide white stripe running the entire length of the car and two white stripes on both sides. It is in excellent condition and is equipped with front and rear tow eyelets, external bonnet latches, Cibie driving lamps, dual side-view mirrors, a ducktail rear spoiler, chrome rear bumperettes, central dual-exit exhaust outlets, and red-painted calipers over discs at all four corners.

Inside, the Cobra RSR seats are covered in black leather with basketweave inserts and chrome grommets. Black leather also covers the door panels and dashboard, while the MOMO steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara. Extras include a roll bar, fire extinguisher, RS-style door pulls, four-point harnesses, a Brantz Rallymeter and a retro-style Bluetooth stereo with Mosconi amplifier and Alpine door speakers. The clock shows 50,546 kilometers (31,407 miles).

When it comes to the powertrain, this car is powered by a 2.5L flat-six engine overhauled by Classic Job of Dalfsen, Netherlands, in 2020. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Type 915/02 five-speed manual transmission. Classic Job of Dalfsen installed Mahle pistons, S-type camshafts and 36mm intake manifolds, replacement bearings, chains, valves, guides, springs, seals, valve covers, hydraulic chain tensioners, and twin Weber 40 IDA3C carburetors with K&N filters for air along with MSD electronic ignition system. Also, the starter and alternator were overhauled. It sits on 16″ Fuchs-style wheels wrapped in 225/50 front and 245/45 rear Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires.

The car comes with service records, refurbishment photos, and Dutch registration.

The auction ends on April 4th and the current highest bid is $47,250 USD.

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Modified 1973 Porsche 911 is up for auction

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1970 Porsche 911S is up for auction

It has been six decades since a two-door 2+2 high performance rear-engined sports car, the Porsche 911, was introduced by Porsche AG of Stuttgart. However, in 1966, Posche introduced a more powerful version of this model, the 911 S. It was produced until 1973, when it was replaced by the 911 Carrera RS. One of the coupe models, the 1970 Porsche 911S is up for auction.

The Porsche 911S is powered by a rebuilt 2.2-liter flat-six engine paired with a replaced 5-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. In 2016, the cooling fan, fan housing, alternator, oil level sender and spark plug wires were replaced. It is mounted on 15″ Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in 195/65 Continental ContiProContact tires.

The car is finished in Albert Blue, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with bright trim, a left-side mirror, bumperettes, gold badging on the rear decklid, a single polished exhaust outlet, European-spec H4 headlights, amber rear corner lenses, four-wheel discs with aluminum calipers and ventilated rotors. SSI heat exchangers have been installed also.

Inside, the Recaro seats are trimmed in black leatherette with corduroy inserts. In front of the driver is a four-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 49,335 miles (total mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes a Blaupunkt push-button radio, a heater, power windows, and Coco mats.

The Porsche 911S comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, an owner’s manual, service records, and a clean Illinois title in the name of the owner’s company.

The auction ends on April 2nd and the current highest bid is $100,000 USD.

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1970 Porsche 911S is up for auction

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