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Ultra rare 1996 Vector M12 is up for auction

Between 1995 and 1999, the American car manufacturer Vector Aeromotive under parent company Megatech produced a sports car, the Vector M12, and only 14 examples left the factory. One of them, a 1996 Vector M12 is up for auction.

This Vector M12 is the fourth example produced and is finished in red. It is equipped with a fiberglass body, extended Lamborghini Diablo chassis, sloping nose blending into the profile of a deeply raked wraparound windshield, front chin spoiler, pop-up headlights, horizontally bisected side windows, scissor doors, triple intake scoops ahead of each rear wheel, and rear spoiler, and triple-vented dual exhaust outlets.

Inside, bucket seats are trimmed in tan leather with black piping, and color-matched upholstery covers the lower door panels, sills, and center console. In front of the driver is a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a digital odometer showing 4,418 miles. Additional equipment includes black suede dash and upper-door trim, tan carpeting, a gated shifter, power controls for the lower window panels, air conditioning, and a CD stereo.

Under the bonnet is a 5.7-liter Lamborghini V12 with factory 492 hp (367 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 425 lb-ft (576 Nm) of torque at 4,900 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a ZF five-speed manual gearbox mounted behind the engine. It reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 304 km/h (189 mph). It is mounted on 18″ multipiece three-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 235/40ZR18 front and 335/30ZR18 rear Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires.

In 2019, the front brake hoses were replaced, and the calipers were disassembled and cleaned. In the same year, the power steering pump and rack were rebuilt, the reservoir was replaced and replacement lines were fabricated. In 2023, a service was performed, which included fluid changes and replacement of the spark plugs. A custom exhaust system was installed under current ownership, and the removed exhaust system is included in the sale.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with service invoices from current ownership, an owner’s manual, Vector signage purchased on BaT in February 2023, its removed exhaust system, and a clean Florida title.

The auction ends on April 22 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $231,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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Ultra rare 1996 Vector M12 is up for auction
Tuning

MANSORY P9LM EVO 900 Cabrio based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S

The Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S is an extraordinary car with incredible performance that is the desire of many, but also the project of many tuners. However, one of the world’s best tuners when it comes to Porsche models, the German company Mansory, presented several versions based on this model, the latest of which is the MANSORY P9LM EVO 900 Cabrio.

Mansory did a complete conversion of the vehicle, which included the installation of large air intakes, fender vents, a retractable roof, a large rear spoiler, a carbon bonnet, wider wheel arches, a newly developed diffuser, a new 3-pipe exhaust system, and many other forged components. carbon. The front daytime running lights have been repositioned, and upon request, the “P9LM EVO 900 Cabrio” can be delivered without body extensions. The car is painted black and only 7 examples will be produced.

Inside, the interior of the car is finished in turquoise giving the car a unique look. Lightweight full carbon fiber sports seats are trimmed with a combination of white and turquoise leather that also covers the rear seats. There are also specially made floor mats, a steering wheel covered in carbon fiber and leather, and color-matched seat belts with MANSORY logos. The interior is stylishly accentuated in detail and the sporty character of the car is perfectly emphasized.

Under the bonnet is a 3.8-liter twin-turbo straight-six engine with 900 hp (662 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. That’s very impressive compared to the standard model that has 650 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph). It’s mounted on a set of 21″ and 22″ one-piece and ultra-light “FV.5C” forged rims wrapped in high-performance 255/35 ZR21 front and 335/25 ZR22 rear tires.

Source: Mansory

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MANSORY P9LM EVO 900 Cabrio based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S
News

2025 BMW X3 Coming Soon

The premiere of the fourth generation BMW X3 is approaching, and now we have photos so we can have an idea of what it will look like. The Bavarians hope that the new generation will continue the path of its predecessor, which in 2023 was the best-selling model of this car company with 350,000 units sold.

The car is still in the testing phase, and the published photos of the camouflaged car do not reveal much. What can be noticed in the photos is that the new generation is slightly lower but also wider than the previous one. The body was strengthened and the aerodynamics were increased, which reduced the air resistance (0.27 instead of 0.29), and reduced fuel consumption. The plug-in version (X30e) comes with a revised suspension and steering system that will ensure even better driving characteristics without sacrificing comfort. Electronically monitored adaptive shock absorbers will also be optional.

What we know so far about this car is that it will be powered by turbo petrol and turbo diesel engines assisted with mild and plug-in hybrid systems. The most powerful version will be the M50 instead of the current M40i, and this model will also be the first to no longer have the letter “i” in the turbo-petrol version. The letters “d” and “e” remain in the designations for turbodiesel and hybrid versions.

The first deliveries of the new generation X3 model are expected by the end of 2024, and for 2025, BMW has announced the arrival of the fully electric iX3. It’s part of a big plan that BMW recently unveiled, which includes 40 new cars by the end of the decade. Soon we can expect the new BMW X5, and everyone who had an insight into the current development of these models says that they are really attractive cars.

At the beginning of April, BMW reached an agreement with Rimac Technology, which will develop and produce high-voltage battery systems for BMW Group vehicles, which will be used in future models. Mate Rimac, CEO of Rimac Automobili, did not hide his excitement about this collaboration, and posted on his Facebook profile: “For me, it all started with a BMW from 1984, which I started to convert to electric drive in 2008. At that time, it was my dream to work for BMW. This collaboration marks a key moment in the growth of Rimac Technology and is a clear sign of the transition from a high performance product provider for small series models (like Aston Martin Valkyrie, Pininfarina Battista, Rimac Nevere etc.) to a high capacity manufacturer for projects like this one with the BMW Group,” said Rimac.

Source: BMW

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2025 BMW X3 Coming Soon