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A unique 2015 McLaren P1 is up for auction

At the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show, McLaren launched its flagship sports car, the McLaren P1, which was produced until 2015, with only 375 examples ever produced. One of them, the 2015 McLaren P1 is for sale.

This McLaren P1 was ordered by a Qatari customer and is the only one finished in Satin Camo Green with McLaren Orange interior and brake calipers, wheel caps, tops of the rear spoiler hydraulic rams, P1 logos and badges in the same color.

The car is in excellent condition and built to GCC specifications. It is powered by a 3.8-L twin-turbocharged V8 engine combined with an electric motor for a total output of 903 hp (674 kW) and 723 lb-ft (980 Nm) of torque, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to the rear axle. It is equipped with a 4.7 kWh lithium-ion battery that provides an electric range of 11 km (6.8 miles). It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).

The McLaren P1 is almost new and has only 130 km on the odometer. It comes with an inspection report carried out by Dragon Racing in Dubai at the end of 2024.

The auction will take place March 24 – 28, 2025 and the estimated value of the car is $1,000,000 – $1,500,000 USD.

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A unique 2015 McLaren P1 is up for auction
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2024 Porsche 911 S/T for sale

The Porsche 911 S/T is the lightest 911 of its generation, and only 1,963 units were produced. One of them is for sale, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross to help with the California wildfire relief efforts.

This car is owned by Porsche Cars North America, part of the PCNA in-house fleet, and is the only one in the U.S. that still has no buyer. It is the 1,919th example produced with only 956 miles (1,500 km) on the odometer at the time of cataloguing.

The Porsche 911 S/T is equipped with the optional Heritage Design Package and personal start number 60, commemorating 60 years of the Porsche 911. It is painted in stunning Shore Blue Metallic, an exclusive color for this package, and it is decorated with wheels in the color Ceramica, classic style Porsche crest on the front, on the central caps of the wheels, the steering wheel, the headrests, and the car key, underscoring the historic roots of the 911 S/T. There are also a number of options that further enhance its enthusiast appeal and touring capability, such as the front axle lift system, which provides greater ground clearance at the touch of a button to navigate speed bumps or driveways, and an extended range 23.7-gallon fuel tank, auto-dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor, rear Park Assist, and the BOSE Surround Sound audio system.

Inside, the bucket seats are covered in Classic Cognac leather with black pinstripes, while two-tone semi-aniline leather trim in Black/Classic Cognac covers the rest of the interior. The roof lining is in perforated Dinamica, and other elements from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur round out the package.

The auction will be held on February 18-20, and the car comes with an owner’s manual pouch signed by Andreas Preuninger, Director of the GT model line at Porsche.

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1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen sold for €51.15 million

This Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen was sold a few days ago for 51.15 million euros. It is one of only 14 units ever produced, and one of only four known complete examples mounted with the exquisite factory-built enclosed-fender Stromlinienwagen coachwork at the conclusion of the 1955 Formula One season.

The story of the W 196 R Stromlienwagen started in 1952 when the FIA ​​canceled the 1952 and 1953 seasons due to a lack of credible competition, and new regulations were introduced for 1954. These regulations specified that normally aspirated engines could not exceed 2.5 liters, while naturally aspirated engines were limited to 750 cubic centimeters. That’s why Mercedes-Benz created a truss-type narrow-diameter tubular space frame similar to the chassis of the W 194 300 SL, and equipped it with a front independent suspension via double wishbones, torsion springs and top-of-the-line hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers, and massive Alfin drum brakes.

However, since it was specified with few limitations to coachwork, Mercedes-Benz chose an open body in the shape of a W 196 R torpedo. This body, also known as Streamliner or Stromlinienwagen, was made in limited quantity by the racing department out of Elektron magnesium alloy, providing a shell even lighter than aluminum for a total weight of just over 88 pounds.

This W 196 R Stromlienwagen made its debut at the 1955 Buenos Aires Grand Prix, which was unusual in that it consisted of two separate heats of 30 laps each, with the winner determined by the fastest total aggregate time. This car was driven by Fangio, who finished 2nd in both races but won with an overall time of 2:23:18.9.

At the end of the 1955 season, Fangio was champion and Moss finished second. In two seasons, the model won three championships in two different racing series, demonstrating Mercedes-Benz’s dominance in Formula 1 racing. After retiring from racing, the car remained part of the collection until 1969, when it was donated to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.

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1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen sold for €51.15 million