Between 1976 and 1977, Porsche produced a racing version of the Porsche 911 Turbo, prepared to FIA Group 4 rules, the Porsche 934. Only 31 units rolled off the production line and a full-size sculpture of the car recently sold for over £200,000.
The sculpture, designed by Benedict Radcliffe, is made from 32mm mild steel tube and is fitted with a set of period-correct centre-lock BBS split-rim wheels fitted with Avon tyres to fully evoke the original car.
This fantastic collectible automotive artwork was unveiled at the 2022 Milan Design Week and then sent on a world tour, and has now been sold to an unknown collector in China for £201,000. The price is extremely high considering that a new Porsche 911 could be bought for the same amount.
The Porsche Taycan GTS set the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous ice drift in the category of electric cars, which is now 46 minutes or 17 kilometers and 503 meters.
Behind the wheel was Porsche Experience instructor Jens Richter, and the car was equipped with a professional GPS device for precise route measurement. This device records the distance traveled, as well as the driver’s activity such as steering wheel movements, accelerator pedal use and brake pedal use.
This Taycan GTS has 700 hp and 790 Nm of torque with Launch Control. It reaches 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h, and has an electric range of 552 kilometers (WLTP).
It took them several attempts to set a new record. The first attempt took place in the afternoon of January 14 on the ice track at the Porsche Arctic Center in Levi, Finland, 150 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. The Porsche Experience team created a drift circle with a diameter of 59 meters, but under the great pressure created by the car, the icy track was quickly destroyed, so the attempt was stopped after around 11 kilometers.
In the second attempt, Michelin tires with millimeter studs were used, which, along with the lower ice temperature, made it possible to set a new record. It should be noted that the new record is almost 3 kilometers longer than the previous one.
“With our new Guinness World Records title on ice, the Taycan has once again proven its sideways driving qualities. And this time even with all-wheel drive. The fact that the Taycan GTS can be controlled so well even under extreme conditions speaks volumes for its excellent chassis and balanced performance,” said Jens Richter.
The Hungarian company that creates lightweight cars designed to be driven has unveiled one of its new projects, the KAMM 912c Targa. It is an ultra-lightweight car based on the Porsche 912.
The car weighs less than 800 kilograms thanks to the use of carbon fiber components such as body panels and a roll bar, while the side mirrors, rear seat parts and windows are made of Lexan polycarbonate. This means that it weighs as much as the first-generation Smart ForTwo coupe, but unlike it, this car has sporty characteristics. It is painted in Tangerine and additional equipment includes alloy wheels that resemble classic steel ones, a carbon roof rack with a surfboard.
When it comes to the powertrain, the original 1.6-liter air-cooled four-cylinder engine has been replaced by a 2.0-L engine with 188 hp (140 kW) and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) of torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed dogleg gearbox, offering a choice of long, short and touring gears. It should also be noted that the car has a TracTive semi-active front and rear suspension, as well as a set of Brembo brakes with a hydraulic handbrake, for a better driving experience.
The starting price of this car is 395,000 euros, and KAMM offers customization of each car according to the customer’s wishes.
