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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By duPont REGISTRY – December 09, 2022

1,500-Mile, 619 HP Polestar 1 Listed For Sale

The Polestar 1 is undoubtedly one of the most interesting new cars of the last decade. Built as Polestar’s first official vehicle, it features a carbon fiber body, hybrid tech, and 619 horsepower on tap. Aside from just raw power, what makes the Polestar 1 quite different from competitors is how it develops that sizable figure. It’s powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which is both supercharged and turbocharged. The result is 328 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. Two electric motors add a further 232 hp and 354 lb-ft to the total output, making the Polestar 1 a plug-in hybrid. A 34 kWh battery pack gives the 1 an all-electric range of 93 miles. So it’s not just quick. The Polestar 1 is a tech powerhouse. Up for sale, we have a 1,500-mile example listed by Polestar Princeton in New Jersey. It features a matte black exterior finish with a matching black leather interior. Given its extremely low mileage, it is in excellent condition with an asking price of $137,991. In total, Polestar produced just 1,500 examples of its flagship model across a three-year production run, making this one of the sleekest coupes of the last decade and one of the rarest. Click the link below to learn more about this twin-charged super GT. View Price And Listing

By Edward Jones – December 08, 2022

5 Luxurious Custom Sprinters For Sale At First Class Customs

A look at a few custom Sprinters created by and for sale at First Class Customs. First Class Customs, Inc. has put together a team of skilled craftsmen with 20-30 years of experience from companies such as Executive Coachbuilders, DaBryan, Springfield Coach, Craftsmen, S&R, and others. This diverse team brings their unique experience and talent together with our new modern approach and production techniques to offer a distinctive product that has a look all our own. You can see some of their incredible custom Sprinters down below. View Inventory 2022 Private/CEO Class View Price and Listing 2022 Weekender View Price and Listing 2022 Private/CEO Class View Price and Listing 2022 Executive Class View Price and Listing 2022 Business Class View Price and Listing

By Edward Jones – December 04, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Miami: 2003 Ferrari Enzo

Presented by RM Sotheby's. If one manufacturer can claim to have created the definitive mold for a modern evolution of consistently amazing hypercars, it must be Ferrari. From the competition-bred 288 GTO and F40 of the late 1980s, through the voluptuous F50 of the 1990s, Ferrari combined unparalleled performance and breathtaking designs to build small batches of impeccable road machines for ultra-exclusive buyers. These were undeniably the most formidable production sports cars of their days. After F50 production concluded in 1998, tifosi dreamt of what exotic machine Maranello would devise next—and what form it would take. Speculation was rampant over whether the next model would employ a rear-mounted V-8 or V-12, and if the packaging would be spartan and purposeful like the F40, or luxurious and evocative of vintage designs like the F50. In mid-2002, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo ended the wait with the introduction of the forthcoming Ferrari Enzo. Though the model’s name required no explanation, he reasoned that after Ferrari had named cars for historically important locales like Maranello and Modena, the time had finally come to honor the company’s founder. He also clarified that the new model would have a strong connection to Formula 1 racing, as the manufacturer had just won the 1999 and 2000 Manufacturers’ Championship, and the 2000 Drivers’ Championship. Michael Schumacher was, in fact, just getting started on his historic dominance of F1, a still unequaled feat of five consecutive championships. Formally debuting at the 2002 Paris Motor Show, the Ferrari Enzo certainly delivered on the premise of its design brief. Like a Formula 1 car, the Enzo utilized futuristic materials to achieve maximum weight savings, with a foundational chassis tub made of carbon fiber and Nomex honeycomb weighing just 200 pounds. Aluminum sub-frames were then mounted on the tub, and these laid the groundwork for the attachment of unique Pininfarina-designed coachwork. Penned by designer Ken Okuyama during a lunch break, the Enzo’s external design mimicked the shape of an open-wheel race car, though as if wrapped in a skin extending over the fenders and cockpit. Aerodynamically perfected in Pininfarina’s wind tunnel, the body was comprised of panels woven from carbon fiber and Kevlar. Nineteen-inch alloy wheels anchored by 15-inch Brembo carbon-ceramic disc brakes, and unique scissor doors, respectively, completed the Enzo’s chassis and cabin, finishing a car that was highly technological and endlessly fascinating. Into this phenomenal marriage of chassis and body, a new purpose-built engine was placed behind the driver, continuing the manufacturer’s long-running configuration for sports prototypes and hypercars. The concurrent 90-degree V-8 was essentially extended by two cylinders on each side and altered in angle, creating the 65-degree Tipo F140B V-12 engine. Displacing almost six liters, the F140 was the largest engine built by Maranello since the 712 Can-Am race car of the 1970s. It was packed with racing components such as Nikasil-lined cylinder walls, titanium connecting rods, and a telescoping intake manifold designed to boost torque, ultimately developing 651 horsepower and 485 pound-feet of torque, earth-shattering numbers even by today’s standards. The F140’s evolutions would go on to power the 599 series, the F12 Berlinetta, and LaFerrari. With power transmitted via a six-speed dual-clutch transaxle that was actuated with column-mounted paddle-shifters, the Enzo reached 60 mph from standstill in just 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 218 mph. Production was initially proposed to be capped at 400 units, though customer demand eventually prompted the build of 498 cars, still ensuring the model’s exquisite engineering was commensurately matched by its rarity. As unique and captivating today as it was in 2002, the Ferrari Enzo continues to hold sway with collectors and supercar enthusiasts, unmistakably carrying the mantle of Maranello’s defining millennial hypercar while serving as the genetic link between the sensuous F50 and the hybrid-powered LaFerrari. Mildly used and fastidiously maintained during a short ownership chain, this exceptional Enzo is a beautifully presented example of Maranello’s legendary hypercar. According to research on file, including that of marque expert Marcel Massini, as well as Ferrari Classiche certification, chassis number 133916 began assembly in June 2003, specified for delivery to the United States. Completing assembly in October 2003, the Ferrari was finished in the desirable color combination of Rosso Corsa paint over an interior of Rosso leather seats with matching door and dash panel trim. The interior is handsomely offset with Nero surfacing and carpets. In November 2003 the US-specification Enzo was reportedly sold new through São Paolo, Brazil, dealer Via Europa Ltda, and by July 2004 the car was titled in Beverly Hills, California, with initial ownership by an enthusiast residing in the Golden State. The hypercar was then presented in August 2004 at the Concorso Italiano staged in Seaside, California. By October 2004 the Ferrari was purchased by a collector based in Glen Cove, New York, and the car was serviced several times over the next few years by the authorized marque dealership Ferrari of Long Island. In January 2008 the Enzo was spotted in attendance at the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, enjoying the discriminating company of many other high-quality flagship Ferraris. After 10 years the Long Island-based owner decided to sell the Ferrari, and the car was acquired circa August 2014 by its third owner, an enthusiast living in South Carolina. The Enzo continued to enjoy regular attention by marque dealerships, including service in May 2017 by the respected Foreign Cars Italia in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is significant to note that in 2020, Ferrari Classiche certified that this car retained its matching-numbers chassis, engine, gearbox, and coachwork. However, the original Red Book has been lost, and the consignor has ordered a replacement through Ferrari that will be made available to the buyer. The Ferrari was more recently acquired by the consignor, a Florida-based collector of modern hypercars who is believed to be the car’s fourth owner. Serviced in March 2022 by Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale, including the installation of a new battery and mounting of new Bridgestone Potenza tires, the Enzo continues to display the benefits of regular attention by marque specialists, and it displayed 11,870 miles at the time of cataloguing, reflecting a life of gentle care and modest driving use. Resplendent in the popular color combination of Rosso Corsa over Rosso/Nero, chassis number 133916 offers great rarity, as it is one of just 111 cars specified for the US market, and one of 498 total examples built. Bearing all the hallmarks of the model’s superlative qualities, including advanced Formula 1-inspired engineering, aerodynamically perfected coachwork design by Pininfarina, and truly visceral performance, this beautiful Enzo would make a fantastic addition to any sporting collection. It is ideal for any marque enthusiast, particularly those collectors seeking to complete their galleries of Ferrari’s legendary modern “Big Five” hypercars. This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Miami sale, taking place 10 December. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View This Car's Listing

By Edward Jones – December 03, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Miami: 1995 Ferrari F50

Presented by RM Sotheby's. Given the success and acclaim of Ferrari’s F40, the 40th anniversary supercar that debuted in 1987, Maranello’s engineers recognized that an even more superlative model would be necessary to properly commemorate the automaker’s soon-to-follow 50th anniversary. Four years of development was invested in a dedicated road car with characteristically strong ties to Ferrari’s racing technologies, starting with the chassis design, which was founded on a lightweight carbon fiber tub. The designers at Pininfarina outdid themselves with curvaceous coachwork molded from carbon fiber, Kevlar, and Nomex honeycomb, eschewing the wedge motifs of the 1980s in favor of free-flowing lines that were evocative of Maranello’s most legendary sports-racers of the 1950s and 1960s. To boot, the body included a solid removable targa top stored in an accompanying road case that allowed the F50 to strike the pose of a barchetta or berlinetta, encapsulating the best of both worlds. A new naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V-12 was dropped into this spectacular marriage of body and chassis in a mid-rear architecture that ensured optimal weight distribution and savings. The type F130B engine began life in Ferrari’s 1992 Formula 1 car, and underwent further development in the 4-liter 333 SP sports car, which won numerous driver’s and constructor’s championships in IMSA GT and FIA sports car racing between 1995 and 2001. With an enlarged displacement of 4.7 liters and yet detuned for more reasonable revving and tractable road manners, the new high-compression V-12 developed 513 horsepower and 347 pound-feet of torque. The powerplant provided otherworldly performance, as proven by Road & Track magazine’s test of the car, in which the editors accelerated to 60 mph from standstill in just 3.6 seconds while achieving a top speed of 202 mph, firmly establishing the model’s membership in the exclusive 200+ mph club. The return to earthbound speeds was provided by monstrous Brembo brakes with huge rotors (14 inches in front and 13.2 inches at the rear) anchored by aluminum pistons. In addition to the engine and braking technology, the F50 abounded in Formula 1-style details, from the racing-style fuel bladder to the LCD dashboard instruments. Yet despite this design, the model was still appointed with creature comforts such as leather-trimmed seats, air conditioning, and adjustable ride height. In an apparent response to the criticism that it had built too many F40 examples, Ferrari produced only 349 numbered examples of the breathtaking F50 through the conclusion of production in 1998—ensuring a rarity and cachet that instantly established the car as a bona fide collectable. The model remains a favorite of marque-focused collectors, often serving as the centerpiece of modern Ferrari collections, and a critical component of the illustrious “Big Five” hypercar portfolio that is relished by the most dedicated Maranello enthusiasts. Boasting incredibly low mileage and a life of fastidious care in a short ownership chain believed to consist of just two caretakers, this fabulous F50 is one of the most desirable examples of Maranello’s celebrated 50th anniversary hypercar to ever be encountered. According to the research of marque expert Marcel Massini, chassis number 103274 is the eighth of 349 examples built, and it commenced assembly in July 1995. Completed in October with a finish in Rosso Corsa paint over a Nero interior, the F50 was delivered new in November 1995 to the car’s first owner, a marque dealership in Singapore called Hong Seh Motors. Upon delivery to Hong Seh, the Ferrari was kept as a personal car by the dealership’s principal, Alfred Tan, a lifelong enthusiast who assumed control of the business from his father and was centrifugal in the dealership’s ascension to becoming an official Ferrari distributor. Mr. Tan reportedly stored the F50 at his home in a pristine state for many years, never driving the car in order to ensure the odometer reflected only delivery mileage. In 2013, after 18 years of ownership, Mr. Tan sold the Ferrari to an enthusiast based in Texas, and the F50 was imported to the United States for custody by its second owner. The F50 has been serviced ever since by the highly esteemed marque experts at Norwood Auto Italia of Carrollton, Texas, while only being driven for minimal exercise miles and occasional enjoyment. In June 2014 the car was desirably certified with a Ferrari Classiche Red Book that attests to the continued presence of the matching-numbers chassis, engine, gearbox, and coachwork. More recently, as an October 2022 invoice on file from Norwood Auto Italia attests, the car benefitted from an inspection (including fuel bladder, fuel hoses, and clutch inspection), accessory belt replacement, air, fuel, and oil filter replacement, brake and clutch flush, and an oil change. Currently displaying a remarkably low 625 miles of driving use, this splendid F50 is accompanied by a factory-issued set of fitted luggage, and the proper flight case for the removable hardtop; and it is documented with a 1995 certificate of origin, factory purchase order, bill of lading for export to Singapore, service invoices from Norwood Auto Italia, a history by Marcel Massini, and the Ferrari Classiche Red Book. To come across an immaculate two-owner F50 with such low mileage presents a very rare opportunity, indeed; this car is probably the best-condition example of Maranello’s important 50th anniversary model that one might ever encounter. The pristine early-production F50 would make an exquisite addition to any sporting collection, particularly suited to marque enthusiasts searching for the best of the best, or those collectors pining to fill a gap in their assemblage of Ferrari’s lauded Big Five modern hypercars. This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Miami sale, taking place 10 December. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View This Car's Listing

By Edward Jones – December 02, 2022

Discover Rusnak Pasadena Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Maserat...

About Rusnak Pasadena Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Maserati: "Here at our Pasadena Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Maserati dealership we know that Los Angeles luxury car enthusiasts--much like the cars they drive--are a very "different breed" of drivers with demanding schedules that often involve a significant amount of time on the road. Immaculate design. Bespoke craftsmanship. An automotive experience unlike any other. These premium characteristics have always been hallmarks of the Bentley Motors brand and they're also among the primary reasons that drivers of discerning tastes choose to do business with us here at Bentley Pasadena year after year." Be sure to click the button directly below to see the rest of the incredible luxury cars for sale at Rusnak Pasadena Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Maserati. View Entire Inventory 2020 Rolls-Royce Wraith View Listing 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost View Listing 2019 Rolls-Royce Dawn View Listing 2022 Bentley Bentayga View Listing 2021 Bentley Flying Spur View Listing 2021 Mercedes-Benz G 550 View Listing 2022 ALPINA B8 View Listing 2018 Bentley Flying Spur View Listing 2022 Maserati Quattroporte View Listing 2022 Chevrolet Corvette View Listing

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By Edward Jones – December 02, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Miami: 1988 Porsche 959SC Reimagined by Canepa

Presented by RM Sotheby's. It is hard to overstate just how truly ahead of its time the Porsche 959 project was when it was unveiled as the Gruppe B concept at the Frankfurt auto show in 1983 and subsequently as a production example in 1985. It unequivocally defined the supercar market at its very highest end—where there are no compromises on performance or limitations on cost. Alongside Lamborghini’s Countach LP5000 QV and Ferrari’s F40, the 959 has become a “poster car” for an entire generation of automotive enthusiasts. Better yet, the 959 has always been the most luxurious, reliable, tractable, and rarest model of these three. While Ferrari and Lamborghini were jousting for the relatively simple accolade of having the World’s Fastest Car, Helmuth Bott’s team of engineers at Porsche were given free reign to pursue an enviably open-ended brief: To create the world’s most advanced—and capable—supercar. In every department, Porsche engineers utilized cutting-edge technologies, no matter the cost, to unlock hitherto unparalleled levels of performance. It was Bott’s dedication to the ethos that electronics could enhance mechanical performance that made the end result so spectacular. Looking past its incredible performance figures, the 959 introduced a number of features that would become industry standards in the future. Adjustable suspension, an intelligent four-wheel-drive system, lightweight Kevlar composite and aluminum body panels, and super-lightweight hollow-spoke magnesium wheels made it nothing short of a game-changer. The 959 was light-years ahead of its time, and its staggering performance capabilities were eclipsed only by its development costs—which nearly bankrupted Porsche. Despite an MSRP of 420,000DM (~$300,000), the company still lost 50% of its costs on each of the 292 units sold. Thankfully, Porsche survived. But, time marches onward¬– ever threatening the mystique of the technological tour de force that is the 959; at least, that is, a normal 959.The car offered here is anything but normal. THE 959 SC REIMAGINED BY CANEPA Bruce Canepa is undoubtedly among the world’s most legendary Porsche specialists. His company’s familiarity with the 959 is unmatched within North America, and he was personally fortunate to be one of those lucky enough to have experienced a Porsche 959 in 1987. Hearing of his expertise, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen purchased a 959 from Canepa in 1987; shortly afterward, having experienced Allen’s car, Bill Gates acquired one via Canepa as well. The 959 was not originally available for the US market, but Canepa was famously instrumental in the passing of the “Show or Display” exemption rule, the federal legislation that allowed these highly sought-after vehicles to be driven in the US for the first time in 1999. The first challenge was to meet federal and state emissions standards, ultimately creating a 580-horsepower, emissions-legal engine with Canepa's “Gen 1” upgrade. Continued driving experiences with the model over the next 20 years led Bruce to evaluate and determine every aspect of the 959 design that could be improved. These observations were turned into two decades of continuous research and development, thousands of real-world miles driven, and many stages of refining product prototypes. Canepa resultingly unveiled a series of performance upgrades for fitment to any standard Porsche 959. Another two generations of successive upgrades were surpassed with the debut of Canepa’s 959 SC program in 2015, which endeavored to entirely recommission and reengineer the model to outperform anything that could have been offered by the Porsche factory. Whereas the original 959 left the factory with 444 horsepower from its 2.85-liter sequential-turbo flat-six, the 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa uses upgraded BorgWarner turbos (with internal wastegate) in a parallel twin-turbo system and new engine management based around MoTec hardware to nearly double that figure to 825 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque. Standard 959 engine internals are replaced, including forged pistons and Pankl titanium connecting rods. The camshafts have been revised to offer improved low-end torque and mid-range power, and the valvetrain has been entirely redesigned for better responses. The original ignition distributor is substituted in favor of individual coil packs, while completely revised intake systems, equal-length exhaust headers coated in tungsten ceramic, and a two-stage exhaust system made from stainless steel and titanium give the new engine the bark required to match its bite. As for the suspension, by upgrading the original 959 Sport coilover system with custom valved shocks from Penske and titanium coilover springs, the 959 SC customer is treated to greatly improved handling—at all speeds—along with great ride quality on all types of road surfaces. Further, Canepa produced new cast-magnesium 18-inch hollow-spoke wheels utilizing modern technology while still staying true to Porsche’s original 959 design. Four-thousand-plus hours are put into each build, and over 3,000 individual pieces are restored, rebuilt, or upgraded. Nothing is left unchecked or untouched on every 959 that Canepa reimagines; they are completely disassembled, and entirely rebuilt as better-than-new machines. Color combinations and final touches are tailormade to each client’s specification in close collaboration with Bruce Canepa; those lucky enough to garner a 959 SC order slot can choose from over 200 Porsche and paint-to-sample colors. Each example is one-of-one, with production set at just 50 examples in total. 959 SC 003 This 1988 Porsche 959 began its life as one of the 207 “Komfort” models produced. Originally finished in Silver Metallic over standard grey leather, it was delivered new to Monte Carlo. Having subsequently been sold to Japan and displayed within a private museum in Tokyo, it remained there until it was imported to the United States in September 2016.A highly original example then showing fewer than 38,180 kilometers (~23,750 miles), it was discreetly offered to one of Canepa’s clients as “003”, and then completely disassembled to begin its comprehensive transformation. Now clad in a marvelous shade of paint-to-sample Emerald Green (the sole 959 SC that will be painted in this color) over a plush Dark Green leather cabin, 003 is equal parts visual masterpiece and mechanical marvel. The set of 18-inch wheels are presented in a Canepa proprietary graphite finish that mirrors the look of oxidized magnesium, a handsome and subtle nod to the Porsche race cars which the original client uses to contest several professional racing series. Of course, everything about the 959 SC is designed to look the part of factory work, and the revisions would largely appear to be OEM to all but the most discerning, well-informed Porsche enthusiast. Not including exhibitions while under Canepa’s care, 003 has been very well received by the Porsche community at several major events including Luftgekühlt 4 in 2017, Rennsport Reunion VI in 2018, and the 2022 Velocity Invitational. Serviced as-needed, approximately 18 months ago the car benefitted from a stated $172,000 in upgrades to bring it up to the most current 959 SC specification. Put simply, the Porsche 959 is amazing. Any collection would be immensely privileged to count an example of the legendary model among its ranks. The performance, technology, aesthetics, comfort—all of it combines to create an exceptionally outstanding vehicle of great and original importance. But the Porsche 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa is—thanks to many years of product development and 4,000 hours of recommissioning— even better than the original. This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Miami sale, taking place 10 December. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View This Car's Listing

By Edward Jones – December 01, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Miami: 1994 Porsche Turbo S 'Package'

Presented by RM Sotheby's. When announced in February 1993, the 911 Turbo 3.6 was to be the highest-performance regular production offering Porsche had ever produced for sale in North America. This new single-turbo, rear-drive, widebody964-chassis 911 produced a shocking 355 horsepower. Porsche achieved these eye watering numbers by turbocharging its new M64 3.6-liter engine and swapping out the previous 3.3-liter powerplant. As the 964-chassis generation drew to a close, Porsche decided to release an even more powerful variant, the Turbo S. Designed with even higher performance than the standard 911 Turbo, Porsche estimated it would build fewer than 100 of these Turbo S models. The 911 Turbo S would include the X88 "Works Increased Horsepower" engine with modifications inspired by the Brumos Racing IMSA engine built by Andial, the California-based performance tuner with a record of building race-winning competition cars. These included a larger KKK turbocharger with increased boost, a more efficient intercooler, modified cylinder heads with larger ports, increased-capacity fuel injectors, a four-pipe exhaust, and more radical camshafts with advanced engine timing. The M64/50S X88 engine delivered a claimed 385 horsepower, nearly 30 horsepower more than the standard 3.6 Turbo. Torque was 384 pounds-feet and available at low rpms, helping resolve complaints of lacking power at lower boost levels. All this potency was transferred to the wheels through a G50 five-speed manual transaxle with a ZF-sourced 40-percent locking differential. The Turbo S cars were fitted with the standard 3.6 Turbo suspension, including 21- and 22-milimeter anti-roll bars, front and rear, coupled with Boge shocks and struts, while Porsche racing engineer Roland Kussmaul lowered the ride height by about an inch and a half for enhanced handling. Most of the Turbo S models were to have the new and improved “Flachbau,” or flat-nose, Version II front end, which differed from the earlier flat-nose of the 1980s. This exotic option, inspired by the legendary Porsche 935 racecar, was hand-fabricated and thus tremendously expensive, adding $60,179 to the Turbo’s $99,000 base price. By 30 November 1993, final production numbers were announced to dealers; the United States was to receive 39 Turbo S coupes with the X85 flat-nose option. Porsche Cars North America and Porsche Canada, together with their regional managers, petitioned for a further allotment of Turbo S coupes. Their special request was granted, resulting in among the rarest of all air-cooled Porsche models ever built, the Turbo S “Package.” These exceptionally rare, North American-delivery 911 Turbo S X85 coupes were built without the flat-nose option and are immediately recognizable by their traditional headlamp design. Like its flat-nosed brethren, the “Package” cars featured asymmetrical Porsche 959-style air intakes on both rear quarter-panels, a special front air splitter, a louvered rear wing that enclosed the intercooler, quadruple exhaust tips, and 18-inch “Speedline for Porsche” modular light-alloy wheels—eight inches wide in front and 10 inches at the rear—shod with high-performance tires. No matter the body style, the Turbo S cars are brilliant performers, serving up sub-four-second 0–60 times and covering a standing quarter mile in about 12 seconds.Completed in December 1993, this exceptional Turbo S “Package” is among the rarest of rare examples, being one of just two delivered new to Canada. Due to local government regulations, these Canadian units were delivered without the X93 Turbo S rear spoiler and XE four-tip exhaust and included Turbo 3.6 rather than Turbo S badges. The difference in badging is said to have resulted from the Canadian government demanding additional crash testing to rebrand the car as a Turbo S. Delivered in the highly desirable color combination of “triple black,” this example was sold new through Downtown Fine Cars of Toronto. It is said to be one of just 10 “Package” cars specified in all-black and sports appointments from Porsche’s Sonderwunsch or “Special Wishes” factory customization program. These upgrades include extensive leather trim throughout the cabin including on the dashboard, door panels, center console, and rear deck. A power sunroof, heated front seats, and Sony XR-150 stereo with Dolby speakers and a CD-changer round out the car’s luxury features. While its first owner is unknown, they were likely Toronto based and maintained the car through Downtown Fine Cars for the next six years before selling to the subsequent caretaker in West Vancouver with just over 10,000 kilometers logged. Several service invoices attest to maintenance the car received before being sold to its third and most recent owner in Illinois in 2000. Prior to exporting the car to the United States, the odometer was converted and recalibrated to miles by Pfaff Motors of Newmarket, Ontario on 30 March 2000. At the time, mileage was recorded at 25,084 kilometers, which was then converted to 15,677 miles, as documented by an invoice from Pfaff Motors. With just 17 examples produced, and one of just two in this specification, the 911 Turbo S “Package” is among the rarest and most desirable of all production Porsche cars, making this superb, low-mileage specimen a must-have for serious Porsche collectors and fans of the 964-chassis 911. This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Miami sale, taking place 10 December. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View This Car's Listing

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By Emet Evjen – November 30, 2022

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By Edward Jones – November 30, 2022

RM Sotheby’s Miami: 2020 Ford GT Heritage Edition

Presented by RM Sotheby's. After its infamous failed bid to take over Ferrari, the Ford Motor Company, under personal direction from Henry Ford II, resolved to humble founder Enzo Ferrari at the crucible of motorsports, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ford proceeded to assemble the world’s best drivers and car-builders to build, by any means necessary, a racing machine capable of dethroning the world-renowned Italian company. The resulting GT40 program would propel Ford to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966 in a stunning one-two-three finish. Ford would win the race again in 1967, 1968, and 1969 for an incredible four consecutive championships. Ford followed up the GT40 with a retro-inspired homage simply called the GT in 2005, which hewed closely to the original in overall design. Then, at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, 50 years after the GT40 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ford unveiled a long-awaited follow-up. This second iteration of the modern GT proved that the company could still produce a world-beating, mid-engine supercar, only this time it was t a futuristic interpretation using cutting-edge design elements throughout its construction. The new GT engine was based on the 3.5-liter V-6 from Ford’s best-selling F-150 pickup, but upgraded with turbos, an aluminum intake manifold, special camshafts, and a custom dry-sump lubrication system. It was paired with a quick-shifting, seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission. In 2020, the engine was revamped with gallery-cooled pistons and high-energy ignition coils, boosting output by 13 horsepower to a claimed 660 horsepower. The new tuning also yielded a broader torque band while overall torque output remained the same. Redesigning the rear distinctive rear flying-buttress air ducts increased airflow by almost 50 percent while a new titanium exhaust system by Akrapovič shed nine pounds. Curb weight of the Ford GT was impressively light, at only 3,354 pounds. The driver and passenger sit in a radically designed carbon-fiber monocoque chassis with lightweight aluminum front and rear subframes. Every exterior body panel is made of carbon fiber with distinctive aerodynamic channels to ingeniously direct air to the engine and brakes while maximizing downforce. Anchored by Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes with six-piston calipers and huge 15.5-inch front rotors, the GT also employed hydraulic power steering for precise feedback. Being race-bred, the car sits on a pushrod suspension system using active aerodynamics with a hydraulically adjustable rear wing. Depending on the driving mode, ride height and downforce can be adjusted for optimal performance. All this technology reportedly enables the GT to reach 60 mph in three seconds and cover a standing quarter mile in 10.8 seconds on its way to a 216-mph top speed. Ford has planned for only a single-car-per-day production assembly to ensure each GT is up to their utmost standards. The initial allocation process for the GT was extremely selective, with owners having to apply to Ford, proving their case for why they should be allowed to buy the GT. After an agonizing wait, the owner of this GT was one of the lucky few who were able to buy one of the first examples. This 2020 Ford GT is one of 50 examples built in the ’69 Heritage Edition configuration to commemorate the GT40 Mk I race car that was victorious at the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans. Displaying just under 500 miles at the time of cataloging, it is finished in Heritage Blue with Competition Orange stripes over a ’69 Heritage interior. Exterior optional equipment includes the Heritage Roundel Graphics package, 20-inch gloss-finish, exposed-carbon-fiber wheels, Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes with Heritage Orange painted calipers and gloss carbon-fiber exterior trim. The interior features Alcantara trim—prized in motorsports for its light weight and grippy texture—a stainless, matte-painted X-brace with optional six-point racing harness anchors, and an F1-inspired steering wheel, likewise wrapped in Alcantara. The minimalist digital instrument cluster continues the racing them and is juxtaposed by matte carbon-fiber trim and a stalkless steering column with anodized black aluminum shift paddles. This one-owner, 69’ Heritage Edition GT offers a rare chance to acquire one of Ford’s most legendary supercars in a unique specification, with fantastic optional extras and a striking, historical color scheme. This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s Miami sale, taking place 10 December. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View This Car's Listing

By duPont REGISTRY – November 29, 2022

1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV Listed For Sale With 5,996 Ori...

Low miles mean high value. Introduced during the 1995 Geneva Motor Show, the Lamborghini Diablo SV, which stands for Super Veloce, arrived as both one of the most powerful and capable iterations of the model. Unlike a standard Diablo, the SV lacks all-wheel drive, sending all of its 510 hp and 428 lb-ft output to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The vehicle listed for sale today is a 1999 model year car. Aside from benefiting from a mid-cycle refresh, this version of the SV sees power increase to 529 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque. Alongside the added power, the refreshed SV also got variable valve timing, anti-lock brakes, and larger brake rotors. The collector-grade SV example listed above is currently for sale with an asking price of $599,995 at Velocity Motorcars. According to the seller, this specific example has been fully serviced and is in excellent mechanical condition. Thanks to its low mileage, the contrasting black leather interior is in excellent shape showing minimal signs of wear. Due to its originality, this SV could easily serve as a piece in a larger collection. For more details, please click the link below. View Price And Listing This 1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV is for sale by Velocity Motorcars in Nashville, TN. To inquire on this vehicle visit the listing page or call 888-801-8194.

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