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Porsche 911

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Porsche 911 The  Porsche 911  (pronounced Nine Eleven or in German: Neunelfer) is a two-door 2+2 high performance rear-engine sports car introduced in September 1964 by  Porsche  AG of Stuttgart, Germany.  It has a rear-mounted flat-six engine and a torsion bar suspension.  It is among the most successful competition cars. The 911 has been raced extensively by private and factory teams, in a variety of classes. It is among the most successful competition cars. In the mid-1970s, the  naturally aspirated  911 Carrera RSR won world championship races including  Targa Florio  and the  24 Hours of Daytona .  The 911-derived  935 turbo  also won the  24 Hours of Le Mans  in 1979.  Porsche won the  World Championship for Makes  in 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979 with 911-derived models. In a 1999 poll to determine the  "Car of the century"  the 911 was fifth.  It is one of two in the ...

Rolls-Royce Phantom (8th generation)

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Rolls-Royce Phantom The  Rolls-Royce Phantom  is a full-sized luxury saloon  manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars . It is the eighth and current generation of the Rolls-Royce Phantom , debuting in 2017, and the second launched by Rolls-Royce under BMW  ownership. It is offered in two wheelbase lengths. Wheelbase 3,552 mm (139.8 in) (SWB) 3,772 mm (148.5 in) (EWB) Length 5,762 mm (226.9 in) (SWB) 5,982 mm (235.5 in) (EWB) Width 2,018 mm (79.4 in) Height 1,646 mm (64.8 in) (SWB) 1,656 mm (65.2 in) (EWB) What is special about it? The Suite of  Phantom  Extended is an exquisite sanctuary, crafted to the exacting vision of its patron. Beauty and comfort combine beneath the celestial canopy of  Phantom's  iconic Starlight Headliner. The quietest  Rolls - Royce  cabin ever conceived is a cosseting and tranquil haven. Launch The Phantom was unveiled by live-stream on 27 July 2017. It made its public debut at a special exhibition Roll...

2021 Mercedes-AMG GT

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  2021 Mercedes-AMG GT HIGHS Twin-turbo V-8 makes great power and sounds, truly showstopping styling, hugely capable and surprisingly civil. LOWS Driving experience isn't as intimate as the 911's, not as quick as some rivals, cabin may cause claustrophobia. VERDICT The GT's robust lineup is objectively gorgeous and impressively balanced for street or track duty. Overview The absolutely stunning bodywork of the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT will no doubt draw your eye, but it's more than just a pretty face. The low and wide GT is also an extremely capable high-performance sports car. This is Mercedes's front-engine answer to the rear-engine P orsche 911. Offered at various point points, the GT features a hand-built twin-turbo V-8. Although this AMG isn't as immersive to drive as its archrival from Porsche, it's still super athletic, and most models are surprisingly civil on streets that aren't racetrack smooth. Those who prefer a more refined grand tourer will ap...

Ferrari Roma

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Ferrari Roma The  Ferrari Roma  (Type F169) is a grand touring, high performance Italian sports car created by automobile manufacturer  Ferrari . ... Based on the  Ferrari  Portofino, the car is an ultra high performance turbocharged V8 model placed between the Portofino and the F8 Tributo in  Ferrari's  range of sports cars. Engine:  3.9 L Ferrari F154BH V8 (twin-turboch Designer:  Ferrari Styling Centre under Flavio  Kerb weight:  1,570 kg (3,461 lb) Coupe msrp The  Ferrari Roma  comes in at $222,620 before options. It's notably more affordable than  Ferrari's  other grand tourer, the 812 Superfast, priced from around $340,000/OMR 130,730. But it's also priced below the F8 Tributo supercar, which starts from around $275,000/OMR  1 05,737.500 . Specs VEHICLE TYPE. front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2+2-passenger, 2-door coupe. BASE PRICE. $222,420/OMR 85,520.490. ENGINE TYPE. twin-turbocharged and intercooled ...