Showing posts with label classic cars. Show all posts
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Saturday, December 27, 2008

Surface: Original 1965 Lamborghini Miura Turin


A one of a kind 1965 Turin Salon Lamborghini Miura chassis has surfaced equipped with the companies very first rear mounted 12 cylinder engine. The historic chassis that was designed by Gian Paolo Dallara, represents the very first mid-engined supercar theme for all very favirote supercars. The show chassis had been stored for the past 30 years in Cyprus by the country's original Lamborghini concessionaire, Marios Kritikos, who had acquired the historic unit in April 1978.

A month after its discovery and it was sold to LA collectors, the one of a kind chassis has been imported to the US and now resides in a restoration facility in Miura where specialist Gary Bobileff, will restore it to bring it to its former show glory. According to Lamborghini, the chassis will make its USA debut in the summer of 2009.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S

Probably one of the most underrated sports cars ever made. The 944 Turbo S was only made in 1988-1989, don't mistake with the regular 944 Turbo because they are not the same. The 944 Turbo S was built to Turbo Cup race car specs, with 250 horsepower and 258 pound torque. The Turbo S was also 2 seconds faster than the regular 944. Production stopped in North America in 1989.

Engine
Power bhp: 247
Torque lb-ft: 278

Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 5.4 seconds
Top Speed: 166 mph

My Rating: *****/*****

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