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Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Auction house Bonhams has announced the sale of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The owner of this model is one of the largest Porsche collectors in the world, Jerry Seinfeld.

The 911 GT3 RS is painted in Liquid Chrome Blue Metallic and is equipped with an axle lift system, LED lighting, ceramic brakes, a larger fuel tank and a Porsche Sport Chrono Package. Also, the rear wing was removed, so that the Porsche would have the classic look of a 911. The total cost of customizing Porsche was more than $ 250,000, bringing the value of the car to $ 450,000.

It is a unique GT3 RS, produced in 2016, and one of the most powerful 911 models. The GT3 RS is powered by a 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 520 hp. The engine is paired with a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission. At just 1,500 miles, it really is a unique car. The car was serviced in 2019 and will be ready for a new owner.

The catalog value of the car is $ 290,000 – $ 330,000.

Source: Bonhams

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Porsche RUF BTR

On April 21, the auction house RMSothebys will sell the Porsche RUF BTR. It is a model that is the dream of most Porsche car owners.

The auction model was produced in 1981. In 1987, the German company RUF Automobile made car modifications at the request of the owner. The first owner, after moving from Germany to California, in 1987 moved the car to the United States.

RUF Automobile has installed a 3.4-liter engine with 374 hp, a new intercooler and exhaust system with four pipes, a five-speed gearbox with rear-wheel drive. 1988 the car got new suspension and seats.

The auction model features 17-inch forged wheels with Continental tires, tartan seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The car covered 83,685 kilometers (just over 52,000 miles). The auction will take place in Michigan and the Porsche RUF BTR is expected to reach a price of $ 100,000.

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Porsche Taycan – Upgraded By TechArt

If you are one of the owners of the first electric Porsche Taycan, the German company TechArt has prepared some improvements for your car.

The Taycan seats are upholstered in a new combination of leather and Alcantara with a few green details. The TECHART logotype is embroidered on the seats in matching colors and embossed on the door trim, headrest and floor mats. Porsche Taycan has a new sports TECHART steering wheel with driving mode switch and screws in contrasting color.

With new carbon body components, TechArt seeks to further improve car aerodynamics. TechArt offers new ultra-lightweight 22-inch alloy wheels, Formula VI.

When it comes to engine performance, the electric motors of the most powerful Porsche Taycan produce 761 hp and allow it to reach 62 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 162 mph. What improvements TechArt will make remains to be seen.

Source: TechArt