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996 featured the most significant changes to the Carrera model since its 1963 introduction. That’s why i focus on this model. Moreover it looks just simply sexy. This atmo-aspirated model was featured in “Gone in 60 seconds” remake movie and called “Tina”. Among 996 models, this one is not vety common. Thing is new turbo model was intorduced in 2000, also called 996. BUT turbo models had…not pretty head light at all. It was a big stem away from icon shapes. Even N/A model had this feature, however it looks more delightfull. Yes, for this reason i love it more. The Porsche 996 was anRead More →

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How can you justify spending $135,000 on what appears to be a modified Porsche 911? Simly – The first-generation Ruf RGT was introduced in 2000 using an engine and chassis based on the Porsche 996. The RGT does use the same basic engine as the 911 GT3 โ€” Porscheโ€™s โ€œold-schoolโ€ 3.6-liter flat-6. With modified catalytic converters, a Ruf exhaust, modified combustion chambers, a different ECU and a high-flow air filter. The result is 387 hp and 382Nm of torque (fed through a stronger 6-speed transmission). Aerodynamic aids are also an integrated part of the RGT package, which includes a new front bumper/spoiler sill extensions, sideRead More →

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RE-Amemiya ้›จๅฎซ (ั€ัƒั-ั…ั€ะฐะผ ะดะพะถะดั) whish is infamous for totary beasts tuning like FD far in past showed this bombing concept car! RE-Amemiya Bomex Todawas showed up in 1988 on Tokyo Auto Salon. What is this car aboot? Well, Actually it’s based on tiny Honda Today K-car, but powered with 12A rotary engine from 1st gen of Mazda RX-7 SA22C/FB. Other underhood parts took from 2nd gen FC3S. It looks as beautifull as other well made Japanese DIY cars, trying to copy the charm of Porsche 911 or other retro cars. Moreover this BOMEX Re-Today has gull-wing doors, and in combination with wide side pannels, itRead More →

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When 356 production ended and was replaced in the market by the 911/912 pair, nearly everyone wanted to know when Porsche would again produce an open air version of their new sports coupe. Looking to meet this demand, dealer and importer Johnny Von Neumann teamed with Italian design house Bertone to create a drop-top Porsche. Von Neumann felt that developing the new-for-’66 911 Targa would not be enough for the fickle and volatile California market (who were pestering him for a roadster/speedster/spyder replacement of some kind). In speaking with Porsche about this problem, Von Neumann was approved for release of a single chassis. This 911Read More →