The name Porsche is a very difficult name to beat when it comes to high-performance and engineering. The name is closely associated to style, luxury, and German quality, making many, if not all of their vehicles highly prized by car fans all over the globe. In particular, is the Porsche 911, and its many variants like the GT3 and the Turbo, so much so that today a Porsche 911 GT3 for sale is something that will make car fans salivate.
The 911, or “nine-eleven”, is the model that’s most recognized by fans all over the globe, a 2-door luxury sports coupe first introduced in 1963, and whose iconic shape has practically remained unchanged over the years. This is why when most people hear “Porsche”, it is the image and outline of the 911 that is thought of. And this is also why even today, used Porsche 911 cars still fetch for a hefty price, and are still prized by many car fans all over the globe.
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Despite retaining its general appearance, the engineering under the hood of the 911 has constantly evolved to always be ahead of the pack. In 1963 when the car first appeared, it was equipped with an air-cooled engine that could only dish out 128hp. As the car was developed over the years, however, the 911 variants have been equipped with water-cooled engines that could easily produce up to 350 hp and could easily push the car to accelerate from 0-62 in just 4.2 seconds or less.
And it’s not just the engines that were improved. Included in the development of the 911 are the brakes, suspension, transmission, and the materials used to build the car. Practically all of the 911 variants were, during their time, considered to be among, if not, the most cutting-edge vehicles. This is why today, an older 911 car can still easily beat a modern sedan without any effort whatsoever!
If you’re looking to buy a 911, especially if it’s used, it’s important to know the model, any changes done to the car, the maintenance and repair history, and a list of parts replaced, especially if there are after-market ones used. All of these things change the car’s value, and by knowing all of them, you can get a better gauge as to the actual cost of the car. It pays to be well informed before making a purchase!
PORSCHE Model Car 911 Cup VIP GT3 1:43 Black
Detailed collector’s model of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup VIP car that will compete in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup in the run-up to the 2007 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Black.
1:43 Scale.
List Price: $ 29.95
Price: $ 29.95
Yat Ming Scale 1:43 – Porsche 911 GT3
- Detailed body
- Mounted on a plastic display base with name plate
- Authentic chromed trim
- Collectable Hard Case included
- Fully appointed interior
Made of diecast with some plastic parts. Detailed interior, exterior. Has plastic display stand with plastic show case. Dimensions approximately L-3.5 inches long.
List Price: $ 14.99
Price: $ 9.99
Porsche 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS Hardcover. German Text.
A very high-quality, 115-page, hardcover Porsche factory publication introducing and describing the standard features and available options of the 997 Series Porsche 911 GT3RS and GT3.
German Text.
List Price: $ 65.00
Price: $ 65.00