For almost two decades, Porsche has successfully raised the appeal of the 911 Turbo during the latter years of its life cycle with a heavily optioned S model. It’s that time again.
The twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter engine of the regular Turbo model has been subtly tweaked to boost performance. Not by much, mind you, but enough to provide the Turbo S a small advantage in standing-start acceleration and added punch at the business end of the rev range … Details
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RM Auctions believes it has just sold the world’s most coveted car – a rare 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. The marque (chassis no. 4675 GT), in unmistakable Ferrari red and with the prancing horses emblazoned on the hood, has an excellent pedigree. One of only 36 250 GTOs originally produced and one of a limited few with Series II GTO bodywork, it left the factory in April 1963 and was subsequently raced by Guido Fossati, Jean Guichet, Oddone Sigala, Vincenzo Nember and Luigi Taramazzo, rarely finishing outside the top three in its class and achieving numerous race wins.
“The exclusivity of Ferrari’s 250 GTO cannot be understated. As they rarely come to market, new owners become part of a very exclusive ‘club’ and are welcomed with open arms at literally any of the world’s great concours events, races and rallies … Details
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Porsche has revealed its most powerful road-going 911 to date: the GT2 RS.
To be built in a limited run of just 500, the new rear-wheel-drive road racer is powered by the latest evolution of its twin-turbo, 3.6-liter, flat-six engine, tuned to deliver a Le Mans-grade 620hp. That’s a whopping 60hp more than the standard 911 GT2 – now out of production – and 8hp beyond the German car maker’s previous most powerful road car, the V10-powered Carrera GT … Details
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The emerging sport of One Mile Racing has a new champion – Ray Hofman’s 2006 Ford GT runs a twin-turbo motor with a reputed 1900 rear wheel horsepower. A fortnight ago, Hofman piloted his Heffner Performance modified GT over the measured mile with a terminal velocity of 266.9 mph, beating out the other two logical contenders for the title of the world’s fastest street car. Just for the record, a Bugatti Veyron exits the standing mile at just over 200 mph. Hofman is now aiming for 280 mph. Is this the world’s fastest road car?
Given that motorsport is little more than a century old, it seems logical that … Details
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