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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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BMW iX M60

At the beginning of 2023, a new BMW electric vehicle called the iX M60 will hit the market. The car will have a more aggressive look and a lot of improvements, but also a 560 hp engine.

Meanwhile, later this year BMW will introduce the EV models, xDrive40 and xDrive50. The BMW iX models have a larger panoramic roof, 4D surround sound system, thirty speakers (eight in the headrests).

The xDrive40 will use a 70 kW battery sufficient for a range of 249 miles (400 km) and will produce 300 hp (240 kW) and will reach 60 mph in about 6 seconds. The starting price of this model is $ 90,900.

The xDrive50 model will run two 70 kW electric motors that will produce 500 hp. The engines will be powered by a 100 kWh battery. It will accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in less than 5 seconds and will have a range of 373 miles (600 km). Both models will use a fast charging mode, thanks to 200 kW DC chargers that take only 40 minutes for 80 percent of the battery.

Source: BMW Blog

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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.