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1993 Porsche 968 with 17,000 miles is for sale

In 1991, Porsche introduced the 968 as the last front-engined vehicle until the Cayenne SUV. The car was produced until 1995, and 12,776 cars came off the production line. Reimel Motor Cars offers one 1993 Porsche 968 for sale.

The car is finished in Midnight Blue Metallic, and is in incredible condition. Recently, the car’s water pump, timing belt, hoses, thermostat and accessory drive belts were replaced. It is equipped with new adjustable front springs, Koni Sport (” Yellows ”) shock absorbers, BBE cat-back exhaust, as well as M030 sway bar and bushings.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Cashmere Beige leather, which can be seen on the door panels and the bottom of the dashboard. It has only 17,220 miles (27,713 km) on the odometer.

The Porsche 968 is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-4 engine with 236 hp (174 kW) and 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. With a weight of 3020 lbs (1370 kg), it reaches 60 mph in 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 157 mph (252 km / h). It is mounted on 17-inch wheels wrapped in 225-45-17 (front) and 255-40-17 (rear) Michelin Carrera Cup II tires.

The car has had three owners so far, and the asking price is $ 69,500.

Source: Reimel Motor Cars

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Porsche will build a unique 911 Sally Carrera to help Ukrainian children

After leaving the Russian market, car companies are looking for a way to help currently endangered Ukrainian children. So Porsche decided, in collaboration with Pixar, to contribute by creating a unique car inspired by the vehicle from the animated film Cars. It is a Porsche 911 Sally Carrera designed by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.

“It’s been an honor to start designing a modern-day Sally with the creative icons behind the original character. The collaboration between Pixar and Porsche is a first of its kind and quite fitting the Co-Creation approach of the recently announced Exclusive Manufaktur Sonderwunsch program that allows customers to realize their dream cars. Whoever gets the keys to this special road car will enjoy many great road trips, ”said Boris Apenbrink, Director of Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur Vehicles at Porsche AG.

UNHCR said it was grateful to companies like Porsche for trying to help the vulnerable population, most of whom are women and children. “There is reason to hope with the critical support of companies like Porsche and Pixar Animation Studios who have generously stepped up to help ensure their safety and protection in months to come,” said Anne-Marie Gray, Executive Director and CEO of USA for UNHCR.

“Sally Carrera” from the animated film Cars

The car will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s and is expected to attract a lot of attention. Maybe, it reaches a seven-figure amount.

Source: Porsche

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Porsche 986 Boxster Prototype with 625 hp

In the mid-90s, Porsche began production of its first road vehicle originally designed as a roadster since the 550 Spyder. It is a Porsche 986 Boxster based on the 1993 Boxster Concept. Bavaria Motors has announced the sale of the unique Porsche Boxster 986 Prototype, first registered in 2000.

The car is primarily intended for racing, so the body of the car is made of lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber and Kevlar, to reduce the weight to less than 1000 kg. This unique two-seater is equipped with Bosh Motorsport Racing ABS, large rear wing for more downforce, custom made cooling system to prevent overheating, AP brakes front while on the rear, in combination with perforated braking discs, Brembo brakes.

Under the hood is a tuned 3.6L bi-turbo flat six engine with 625 hp (460 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. Reaches 124 mph (200 km / h) in 9.8 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph (325 km / h). It is mounted on 18-inch FIKSE wheels.

It has only 2,000 km on the odometer, and the asking price is EUR 149,900 (USD 163,600), VAT free.

Source: Bavaria Motors