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Mark Zuckerberg built a Cayenne Turbo GT Minivan for his wife

The co-founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, is one of the richest people in the world. And when you’re rich, you can fulfill, for most people, unattainable desires. In cooperation with the automobile repair shop focused on the customization of vehicles, West Coast Customs, he created a special car for his wife, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Minivan.

Mark said that what Priscilla wanted was a minivan, so he decided to design a vehicle that would meet her needs while maintaining a sporty spirit. Therefore, he chose the Cayenne Turbo GT, showing his love for his wife Priscilla, but also his commitment to creativity and innovation, even outside of Facebook.

Also, he did not forget himself. He chose a GT3 Touring model with a manual gearbox for himself, so that they would have the perfect pair of cars.

Source: West Coast Customs

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Mark Zuckerberg built a Cayenne Turbo GT Minivan for his wife
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Last Factory Air-Cooled Porsche 911 Turbo Sold for $818,000

In 1998, the last example of an air-cooled Porsche, the 911 Turbo Coupe, left the assembly line. It was recently sold at auction for $818,000.

The car was delivered to the original owner on September 5, 1998, with a letter confirming that it was the last air-cooled 911 to leave the factory. It was then sent to Porsche’s exclusive Sonderwunsch department, where it underwent a six-month transformation involving numerous details. The car is even more desirable because of the rare WLS 2 upgrade, strut brace, twin tailpipes, an extra oil cooler, and a larger fuel tank volume (92 liters). Also, the power of the air-cooled 3.6-L M64.60 engine increased to 444 hp (326 kW).

The interior of the car was fully trimmed in Night Blue leather, including switches, door latches, heater controls and even the instrument bezels, the dials being finished in a complementary shade of blue. The dashboard is decorated with an “In Memoriam Prof. Ferry Porsche” plaque that adds a touch of nostalgia, while the side sills proudly display the phrase “The Last Waltz”.

It should be noted that this car is the last air-cooled Poresche to leave the factory, but not the last to be produced. That honor went to a Carrera 4S that was sold to American comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

Source: Bonhams

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Last Factory Air-Cooled Porsche 911 Turbo Sold for $818,000
Tuning

Techart GT Street R Touring based on the Porche 911 Turbo S

Porsche is celebrating half a century since its first Turbo model arrived on the market, and on this occasion the German tuner Techart presented the Techart GT Street R Touring.

The Techart GT Street R is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S, and the aerodynamic package includes carbon components that increase the car’s stability at higher speeds. These include widened fenders, aggressive fender flares and GT3 RS-style vents, which create four times more downforce than the standard model and reduce lift by 45 percent at 140 km/h. There’s also a Techart badge on the hood and 22-inch Formula VIII Forged high-performance wheels.

The interior is a combination of technology and luxury materials such as leather, Alcantara, fabric, carbon details, aluminum pedals, footrests and door sills, all of which enhance aesthetics and comfort.

The GT Street R Touring is powered by a 3.8-L 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine with 810 hp (596 kW) and 701 lb-ft (950 Nm) of torque, up 160 hp and 150 Nm over the base Turbo S. The engine produces enough juice for the GTstreet R to reach a top speed of 217 mph (350 km / h).

Techart will produce only 20 examples of this car. When it comes to price, the GT Street R Touring costs 98,250 euros plus a donor 911 Turbo S.

Source: Techart

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Techart GT Street R Touring based on the Porche 911 Turbo S