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Lanzante 930 TAG Turbo

It’s not often that we see a road legal car powered by a Formula 1 engine, but there are always exceptions. Such is the case with this Lanzante 930 TAG Turbo which is powered by a Formula 1 V6 engine.

In order to compete with Renault, McLaren joined forces with TAG and Porsche in 1982 to jointly develop a turbocharged F1 engine. The creative behind it is Hans Mezger, the legendary Porsche engineer who designed some of the best high-performance engines. When the engine was developed to be tested, it was installed in a road-going Porsche 911 Turbo. This later inspired Dean Lanzante to build this specimen. The same engine powered McLaren cars in the 1984 and 1985 Formula 1 seasons.

Lanzante bought 11 engines to be able to produce 11 unique examples of the 930. To fit the 1.5 liter V6 engine Lanzante teamed up with Cosworth but power had to be reduced from a massive 1,000 hp (735 kW) to a road legal 503 hp (370 kW) and 311 lb-ft (422 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a limited slip differential. That was enough for the car to reach a top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph).

The car is equipped with a new radiator, new shock absorbers and carbon brakes, carbon and aluminum components, which reduces the weight by 200 kg, but there is no traction control system. It is mounted on 17″ Ruf wheels.

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Lanzante 930 TAG Turbo

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2023 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Porsche Motorsport presented the new 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, equipped with the new Evo-kit package for even better performance on the track. “With the introduction of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport back in 2019, Porsche was one of the trailblazers in the revival of the GT2 class in motorsport,” said Michael Dreiser, Director of Sales Porsche Motorsport.

The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport is powered by a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine with 700 hp (515 kW) paired with a 7-speed PDK gearbox that transmits power to the rear wheels.

It is equipped with a new apron modified intakes to cool the brakes, a centrally mounted radiator, a redesigned hood for better ventilation, a front splitter and higher Gurney wings on the rear wing to improve aerodynamic balance, new shock absorbers and improved safety features, wider fenders to allow more space with new wide 18″ wheels.

“We still see positive development in this category and want to give our customers the means to continue competing at the top of the GT2 sector with the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport evo-kit,” said Michael Dreiser.

The car will make its debut in the European Fanatec GT2 series in Monza, Italy.

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2023 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

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1963 Porsche 356B is for sale

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Three years after the end of World War II, Porsche began production of its first production car, the Porsche 356. It was produced in several versions, and in 1962, Porsche introduced the 356 B model with the T6 body type. It was produced until 1963, and over 30,000 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1963 Porsche 356B is for sale.

This unique “Karmann hardtop” car is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine with dual carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. It sits on silver-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165/80 Kumho Power Star 758 tires.

The Porsche 356B is finished in Ruby Red, and is in good condition. It is equipped with twin grilles on the engine compartment cover, an external fuel filler in the right front wing/fender and a larger rear window, Bursch exhaust system and four-wheel drum brake system. Three years ago, the body was repainted, the windshield, window and body seals were replaced, and LED lighting was installed.

Inside, the seats are covered in gray leather that also covers the door panels while the upper part of the dashboard is covered in red leather. The three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in a leather cover. Ten years ago, the interior was refreshed. Additional equipment includes lap and shoulder seat belts, an analog clock, and a JVC radio mounted below the dashboard. The five-digit odometer reads 84,455 miles.

The auction ends on April 23rd and the current highest bid is $32,000 USD.

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1963 Porsche 356B is for sale

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