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Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997) | White | AUTOart #78147

October 27, 2014 by dogake in AUTOart, Porsche, Road Cars, White 0 comments tags: 78147, 911, 997, autoart, gt3, gt3 rs, GT3 RS 4.0, porsche, Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, RS 4.0, white

Technical Specifications Layout Rear Engine / Rear Wheel Drive Displacement 3,996 cc (4.0 L) Engine Type Naturally Aspirated Flat 6 Power 493 bhp @8250 rpm Torque 460 Nm @5750 rpm Redline / Limiter 8400 rpm / 8500 rpm Curb Weight 1,435 kg Transmission 6-Speed Manual 0-100 km/h 3.9 sec 400 m 11.80 sec Overview Starting with the 996 GT3 RS, Porsche decided to give customers some more hardcore driving pleasure. 997, replacing the 996 was a good leap forward while for some was not as pure as the earlier model. The latest 997 GT3 RS was strong enough but they have built a special edition, the 4.0 L version, with a production count of 600 pieces total, making the car more special yet. So is it just a collectors car to be displayed near some other stuff or a machine that should be worn again and again on track? I think both. If I could effort, I would buy two of them, one for each use. I’m not kidding, it is a pure drivers car with lots of feel and pushes the limits of physics but on the other hand, it should be kept clean with no mileage and be watched […]

Porsche 911 GT3 RS (996) | White w/Red Stripes | AUTOart #80471

October 16, 2014 by dogake in AUTOart, Porsche, Road Cars, White 0 comments tags: 80471, 911, 911 gt3 rs, 996, autoart, gt3, gt3 rs, porsche, rs, white

Technical Specifications Layout Rear Engine / Rear Wheel Drive Displacement 3,600 cc (3.6 L) Engine Type Naturally Aspirated Flat 6 Power 381 ps @7400 rpm Torque 385 Nm @5000 rpm Redline / Limiter 8000 rpm / 8200 rpm Curb Weight 1,360 kg Transmission 6-Speed Manual 0-100 km/h 4.4 sec 400 m 12.40 sec Overview Having the Carrera RS 2.7 livery means something. Red (or preferably blue) wheels are a hint that some lightweight stuff will be going on. This, for some, is one of the best handling Porsches ever built. The car does NOT have traction control, which is NOT something silly. Some of you might think they could need TC if it rains or when you lend your car to your wife, but, would you give away this car to your wife if you don’t trust her? Or would you push this car to its limits under heavy rain on a public street? We all know the answer is no. So why? Why Porsche? Why are the 911 GT3 RS’ built after 996 are somehow softer cars? Why do they have TC? I think there must be a line between GT3 & GT3 RS. […]

Porsche 911 GT3 (996) | Yellow | AUTOart #77812

October 09, 2014 by dogake in AUTOart, Porsche, Road Cars, Yellow 0 comments tags: 77812, 911, 996, autoart, gt3, porsche, yellow

This was my first 911 AUTOart model. I admired the detail and finish of the car which evolved later on. 996 GT3 and GT3 RS are still the best drivers GT3 for most of the enthusiasts. They say, the feel of the body, steering and throttle response is almost like a race car which is because unlike some other monstrous “Track use only” like cars, Porsche’s GT3 and some other street versions are derived from the race cars. So this is the road car derived from a race car which is also derived from a road car. The model, as it is in the original car, there is nothing to see in the engine bay. The wheels are fine, brake discs are a little plasticky. The paint is fine. After 996, AUTOart chose to raise up the door windows which was a great decision. The cage, fire extinguisher etc. are great detail add ons. You know some of the model car builder still don’t put roll cages on even the race cars. Date purchased : 2010 Price paid : 90 USD

Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1973 | White W/ Red Stripes | AUTOart #78051

October 07, 2014 by dogake in AUTOart, Porsche, Road Cars, White 0 comments tags: 1973, 78051, 911, autoart, carrera rs, carrera rs 2.7, ducktail, porsche, rs 2.7, white

Isn’t it mind blowing? There is this car company who never changed the design of their one model for 50+ years. Such a recognisable beauty. This one is a ducktail Carrera RS. Not the best 911 though. Dr. Porsche always said “The best 911 is the one that is not yet built.”, or something like that.. AUTOart is becoming unbeatable when it comes to Porsche models. Classic scale model cars are (I think) always more attractive. Even this pale coloured, VW Beetle on Steroids is such a charming little machine. No need to spend much much more on other more expensive manufacturers. This is it. Date purchased : 2012 Price paid : 130 USD

Mitsubishi EVO VI Tommi Makinen Edition | Red | AUTOart #77156

October 07, 2014 by dogake in AUTOart, Mitsubishi, Red, Road Cars 0 comments tags: 77156, autoart, evo vi, evo vi tme, mitsubishi, Red, tommi makinen

It was my birthday, we were at a bar, celebrating. One of my friends discovered I was a collector. He had this exact model and it was his only. He found out that it was a very rare model and I didn’t have it. So he disappears, some moment later he comes back with this beauty wrapped as a gift. He made my day. I know it doesn’t have left mirror, but I’ll fix it someday. The model is pretty nice and it was a very detailed car at its time. Engine detail is amazing. Car stands a little high but no problem. Date acquired : 2009 Price paid : N/A

Lotus Esprit V8 | Yellow | AUTOart #75313

October 07, 2014 by dogake in AUTOart, Lotus, Road Cars, Yellow 0 comments tags: 75313, autoart, esprit, esprit v8, lotus, v8, yellow

World known via James Bond, as all other models of Lotus, Esprit has a lot of quality issues. The design was way ahead of its time though. The AUTOart model has a nice mould. Panels gaps can be annoying if you find yourself starring at her. The paint is cool. Interior and engine details are fine. I couldn’t picture but the underneath of the car is amazing, full of chassis details. Date purchased : 2013 Price paid : 130 USD

Honda NSX Type-R | Championship White | AUTOart #73296

October 07, 2014 by dogake in AUTOart, Honda, Road Cars, White 0 comments tags: 73296, autoart, championship white, honda, nsx, nsx type-r, type-r, white

Technical Specifications Layout Mid Engine / Rear Wheel Drive Displacement 2,997 cc (3.0 L) Engine Type Naturally Aspirated V6 Power 280 ps @7300 rpm Torque 294 Nm @5400 rpm Redline / Limiter 8000 rpm / 8500 rpm Curb Weight 1,230 kg Transmission 5-Speed Manual 0-100 km/h 5.1 sec 400 m 13.05 sec Overview It never was called “Godzilla” or “Widowmaker” but deep down it really needed a nick. It was a man’s car. You had to feel everything and respond pretty quickly which the car let you do both. The Type-R was 100 kgs lighter than the standard one and was really like it was prepped for only track use. You have to see Senna drive one of these.. The colour white, comes from the Japanese racing cars (Honda race cars in this case) and is named “Championship White” The Scale Model Way better than the previous NSX. This even makes them look like a 90s Bburago. The wheels of the model somehow seem out of scale. Not having seen the Type-R version in person, the wheels of the model look too small. It might just be me.. Interior and engine details are […]