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Unique Porsche 911 GT3 made for Paolo Barilla

Once again, it turned out to be true that money can do anything. Porsche made a special model Porsche 911 GT3 for Paolo Barilla, who won Le Mans in 1985 as the driver of a racing Porsche 956B.

Paolo Barilla wanted the 911 GT3 to be done in the colors of the 1985 Porsche 956B. It took three years to realize the project, as Barilla waited for Porsche to build a new GT3 based on the 992 Series. The result was a unique Coupé in the colors of the winning 956B with the number “7” that had the original 1985 race car.

Among the details that make the 911 GT3 unique are the Barilla signature plates on the B-roof rack, the Le Mans track sketch sewn on the headrests, the sill plates, the new rear spoiler and the magnesium gear lever modeled on the lever from the Porsche 956B.

The price of the special model has not been announced, but it is clear that for the Deputy Chairman of the Barilla Group money was not an issue. According to Forbes, Barilla’s wealth is $ 1.39 billion, and the car was a gift for his 60th birthday.

Source: Porsche

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Porsche three new limited edition models

According to some American media reports, Porsche has decided to expand its 992 generation with a limited edition of three new models.

The first of these should be called the Sport Classic. It will be powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six engine from the 911 Turbo S version. It will have 640 hp (471 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to push the car up to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an 8-speed PDK transmission. Unofficially, the Porsche 911 Sport Classic will be produced in 250 units.

The second version will be called the 911 ST and will be reminiscent of the Porsche model from the early 1970s. Like the original, the 992 ST will also have significantly expanded fenders. It will be powered by an additionally boosted 4-liter boxer engine from the current GT3.

The third model is the 911 RS with which Porsche will mark half a century since the introduction of the first RS. The reminder of the famous ancestor will be based on the 911 GTS model, which will make it much lighter and a bit more powerful.

The latest example of Porsche’s look back is the remarkably thoughtful 911R model created on the previous generation (991) with an atmospheric boxer engine from the 911 GT3 RS model and a manual transmission. The limited edition “R” quickly became the object of desire for which customers, who did not manage to secure their copy, paid much more than its official price.

There is no doubt that all limited edition models will be sold in record time.

Source: Porsche

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BMW ICE engines

The EU recently decided on EURO 7 as part of the European Green Deal, but German BMW has found a solution for its ICE engines considering it too early to fully electrify the car.

Former BMW M department head Markus Flasch said in a statement to German media that the company has a technical solution for its turbocharged petrol engines. These engines are already installed in BMW M models, so by fitting into the announced Euro 7 standard, the engines will still be on offer.

The Bavarian car company has confirmed that it will have its in-line 6-cylinder turbo petrol engine, along with a larger and more powerful V8 option. Alignment with Euro 7 standards, which should take effect from 2025, will extend the life of ICE engines at least until 2030.

BMW has not yet revealed whether and when they will follow in the footsteps of Mercedes, in whose AMG department they have already decided to follow the path of partial electrification. This will compensate for the reduction in displacement and number of cylinders in its turbo petrol engines.

Source: BMW