Mercedes Benz 300 Sc Coupé 1955, Alemanha

Mercedes Benz 300 Sc Coupé 1955, Alemanha
Exterior : Preto
Interior : Couro cinza
Fonte : https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/es19/essen/lots/r0009-1955-mercedes-benz-300-sc-coup%C3%A9/732210

Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach 2018, Alemanha

Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach 2018, Alemanha
Exterior : Prata (GT Silver Metallic)
Interior : Preto
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In the Porsche 911 hierarchy, the GT2 nomenclature is reserved for its most ferocious models. Sports car racing once known as GT2 has changed considerably since the automaker first homologated its 993-generation 911 in the early 1990s. Back then, the GT2 used a 424-hp version of the twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six plucked from the 993 Turbo. Composite bolt-on fender flares wrapped around its wide wheels and a massive, fixed spoiler with integrated air scoops gave it a menacing look.

By the time Porsche moved from air-cooled powertrains to liquid-cooled, the automaker left GT2 racing to concentrate on naturally aspirated GT3 competition. Still, the GT2 name survived as the maximum version of the 996 with a 476-hp twin-turbocharged engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission. That model set the stage for water-cooled 911 GT2s to come. The revived 997 GT2 looked the part once again with its oval headlamps and it benefitted from a big upgrade in its engine compartment. Now, the engine pumped out 523 hp, allowing it to top 200 mph on a closed course.

Porsche had more on its mind than just the GT2, however. The Nissan GT-R bested the GT2 at the Nürburgring Nordschliefe, which might as well have been Porsche’s home turf. Porsche responded with the GT2 RS, which weighed about 150 lbs. less than the standard model and had 612 hp, to boot.

The GT2 RS was the new standard, Porsche said, when it unveiled the highest-performance version of its 911 yet in 2017. The 991-body GT2 RS made its debut virtually at the Microsoft Xbox E3 briefing in 2017 before showing up in the flesh at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that summer ready for a blistering sprint up Lord March’s famous driveway.

The GT2 RS is anything but subtle. Massive intakes carved into its front bumper, a deep chin spoiler, and a functional wing give it gravitas unmatched by any road-going Porsche before. The GT2 RS’ twin-turbo, twin-intercooled 3.8-liter six-cylinder makes use of the automaker’s VarioCam Plus system that imperceptibly adjusts the intake camshafts and switches the lift of the intake valves to make for effortless acceleration.

For the first time, the GT2 RS did not come with a manual transmission. A human driver’s shifting abilities pale in comparison to the rapid, split-second shifts fired off by the advanced Porsche Doppelkupplung seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It is that transmission that makes the GT2 RS capable of sprinting to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds, going on to 124 mph in a mere 8.3 seconds before hitting an otherworldly 210 mph top speed.

The GT2 RS quickly proved to be more than just a solid straight-line performer. Porsche made use of ball joints for its chassis joints for a more direct connection with the road. Adjustable suspension height, wheel camber, track, and stabilizer bars mean that the GT2 RS can be custom-tailored to a road course after just a few minutes of tweaking.

Porsche encouraged buyers eager for more capability to select the $31,000 Weissach option package. Cribbing its name from a package with a similar light-weighting philosophy that was offered on the 918 Spyder hypercar, the 991 GT2 RS package shed more than 65 lbs. while adding track-ready features.

The Weissach Package included the first carbon fiber stabilizer bars ever fitted to a production automobile. Carbon weave was used for its front hood and for its roof, too. Magnesium wheels shed around 6 lbs. per corner. Porsche even made use of titanium for the GT2 RS Weissach’s integrated roll cage on European models, which weighs about 25 lbs. less than the steel unit fitted to models with the Club Sport Package. The roll cage was omitted from American-market models due to compliance issues. In the U.S., the GT2 RS also included an infotainment screen and backup camera as well as air conditioning. Porsche 911 GT2 RS sports cars with the Weissach package are exceedingly rare. They represent the pinnacle of performance for Porsche’s 991, a level of technology not likely to be approached by the new 992 until near the end of the new model’s production run.

The 911 GT2 RS offered here features the wanted and expensive Weissach Package. It is finished in Porsche’s distinctive, race-inspired GT Silver Metallic over a black leather and Alcantata interior with Platinum Grey stitching. Additional optional equipment includes the front axle lift system, light design package, Bose surround sound system, voice control, chrono package with lap trigger, carbon fiber window triangle trim and illuminated carbon fiber door sills, and a 23.8-gallon extended range fuel tank. The 911 GT2 Weissach Package balances luxury and performance. Its sports seats are covered in leather and Alcantara, with ‘Weissach RS’ stitched into the fixed headrests. Carbon fiber trim dominates the Porsche’s dashboard. A Weissach RS badge is attached to the panel covering its cupholders on the passenger’s side of the dashboard. Showing just 55 miles, the GT2 RS is as near to new as anyone is likely to find. It was built in July 2018 and delivered originally to New Mexico through Porsche Plano near Dallas.

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires wrap its 20- and 21-in. Satin Black magnesium center-lock wheels. Included is also the spare set of aluminum wheels with tires that the car was delivered with when production shortages called for post-delivery installation of the factory lightweight magnesium wheels. Yellow calipers for its carbon ceramic brakes are easy to see between its narrow wheel spokes. Carbon fiber ducts on its front fenders both give the 911 GT2 RS its unique look and help to cool the brakes during serious driving. Like other Weissach Package 911 GT2 RSes, the carbon fiber hood and roof panel are partially unpainted. The rear spoiler displays a distinctive Porsche script.

As the ultimate 991-generation Porsche 911, the GT2 RS with the Weissach Package follows in the tire marks of the automaker’s other showcase cars such as the 959, 996 GT1, and the 918. The eager 911 GT2 RS Weissach raised the bar for Porsche’s definitive sports car and is bound to remain a sound investment.

Fonte : https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19/arizona/lots/r0135-2018-porsche-911-gt2-rs-weissach/735122

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition 2016, Alemanha

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition 2016, Alemanha
Exterior : Cinza (Fashion Grey)
Interior : Preto
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Built to celebrate Rennsport Reunion V at California’s Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Porsche created a limited-production model of its 911 Carrera GTS coupe. Appropriately dubbed the Rennsport Reunion edition, 25 examples were built and quickly purchased by collectors as soon as they were announced.

Conceived by the late Bob Carlsen, then head of Media Relations for Porsche Cars North America and former Porsche factory driver and well-known vintage racer Brian Redman, the pair believed that a gathering of like-minded enthusiasts centered around Porsche’s most iconic road and racing cars could be successful. Choosing to host the first Rennsport Reunion at Lime Rock Park, Connecticut, in July of 2001, the event quickly became a mainstay in the Porsche community. The second and third Rennsport Reunions were held at Daytona International Speedway in 2004 and 2007, and then relocated to Laguna Seca in 2011, 2015, and most recently 2018. All six events have proven tremendously successful, drawing hundreds of entrants and thousands of paying spectators.

Each Rennsport Reunion GTS coupe was painted Fashion Grey – a paint-to-sample color well known to enthusiasts that dates back to the 356 – and further outfitted with black and red stripes on the doors, roof, hood, and rear decklid. Inside, the black interior features both leather and Alcantara. Optional extras include the desirable 18-way adjustable sports seats and an upgraded Bose stereo system. Further differentiating it from other GTS coupes, the dashboard and door-sill covers are finished in carbon fiber and boast Rennsport Reunion Edition identification. The Rennsport Reunion logo appears on the center console. The Sport design steering wheel, door panel trim, floor mats, and both seat headrests are all stitched in contrasting Carmine Red, a color that also appears on the seat belts and tachometer face.

Delivered new to Florida, this example has been garage-kept and preserved in virtually as-new condition since leaving the production line. Today, it has been driven less than 50 miles from new, making it perhaps the lowest mileage example in existence and a true collector’s item. Importantly, it comes with all its delivery paperwork, original window sticker, and original owners’ manuals.

With the introduction of the 992-generation and turbocharged second-generation 991 Carreras, the naturally aspirated 991 models will continue to be well regarded by collectors and enthusiasts and within the scope of the GTS models, the Rennsport Reunion Editions are clearly the most desirable.

Fonte : https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19/arizona/lots/r0060-2016-porsche-911-carrera-gts-rennsport-reunion-edition/727694

Palácio de Versalhes, Versalhes, França (Le Château de Versailles en 1668) - Pierre Patel

Palácio de Versalhes, Versalhes, França (Le Château de Versailles en 1668) - Pierre Patel
Versalhes - França
Palácio de Versalhes Versalhes
OST - 1668

O Beijo de Judas (Bacio di Giuda) - Giotto

O Beijo de Judas (Bacio di Giuda) - Giotto
Capela degli Scrovegni Pádua
Afresco - 108x175 - 1304/1306

O Beijo de Judas (em italiano: Bacio di Giuda) é um afresco pintado cerca de 1304-1306 por Giotto di Bondone, mestre italiano do início do Renascimento, que faz parte do conjunto de afrescos da Cappella degli Scrovegni, em Pádua.

Este afresco está incluído na História da Paixão de Jesus do registo central inferior, da parede da direita olhando de frente para o altar.

Embora a iconografia seja a tradicional, Giotto renovou profundamente o conteúdo, criando uma cena com uma tensão psicológica e dramática extraordinária.

A cena, uma das mais conhecidas de todo o ciclo, desenrola-se ao ar livre. Apesar da participação de muitos personagens, o núcleo central é perfeitamente identificável através da utilização de linhas de força (como Caifás que na direita indica) e pela grande mancha amarela da veste de Judas, que se inclina para a frente, ao centro, para beijar Jesus, a fim de permitir aos guardas reconhecê-lo e capturá-lo. O rosto de Judas, jovem e sossegado nas cenas anteriores, está agora transfigurado numa máscara bestial, tendo perdido definitivamente a auréola de santo. O imóvel e intenso contato visual entre Jesus e o seu denunciante contrasta com a agitação da multidão de soldados ao redor, criando um efeito dramático.

Só analisando mais detalhadamente se percebem outras cenas contíguas, como a de São Pedro que corta com uma faca a orelha de Malco, um servo do sumo sacerdote, e o de um homem curvado, com a cabeça e corpo cobertos por um manto cinzento, de costas, que agarra pelo manto outro personagem não definido e que se supõe seja outro apóstolo. Vêm-se depois dois grupos de soldados, deduzidos pelas cabeças (umas com cores metálicas dos seus capacetes, agora enegrecidos) e, acima de tudo imaginados pelo número de lanças, alabardas, bastões e tochas que se erguem no ar. Um pouco mais definidas estão as figuras do grupo da direita, no qual se vê um homem que toca uma buzina.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2011, Alemanha

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2011, Alemanha
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Mercedes Benz SLS AMG 2011, Alemanha

Mercedes Benz SLS AMG 2011, Alemanha
Motor : 6.3/563HP
Exterior : Prata (Iridium Silver)
Interior : Couro Vermelho
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The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG is among the most admired modern-day supercars. First unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the car drew design inspiration from the original 300 SL ‘Gullwing,’ a contemporary take on arguably Mercedes-Benz’s most iconic model. The car was an immediate favorite among the press and enthusiasts alike.

From the outset, the SLS was destined to be the ultimate grand tourer. Its AMG-developed 6.2-liter V-8 front-mid engine produces a tumultuous 563 hp at 6,800 rpm and 480 foot-pounds of torque at 4,750 rpm. It is able to propel the car from 0–60 in 3.7 seconds and to a top speed of 197 miles per hour. At the time, it was the most powerful naturally aspirated engine in production. The bellows from its exhaust place this AMG engine among the greatest sounding V-8s of all time. The popularity of the engine led it to find its way into a host of later AMG models.

Equally impressive to its engine is the transmission. Utilizing a Getrag-developed double-clutch seven-speed paddle-shifted transmission, the car is able to shift gears in less than 100 milliseconds. The remarkable performance of the transmission is optioned for four different settings with comfort, sport, sport plus, and manual driving modes. To aid its handling, the transmission is placed in the rear of the car as a transaxle for better weight distribution.

This 2011 SLS AMG is exceptional. A one-owner example, the car is offered with less than 3,000 miles from new. The gorgeous body is finished in Iridium Silver metallic with a red leather interior, fitting colors that mimic the 300 SLs of the mid-1950s. The car is fitted with 19/20-in. AMG five-spoke alloy wheels. It is also accompanied by an owner’s manual, specifications sheet, and clean CARFAX report.

The combination of retro-inspired styling and breathtaking AMG performance make this modern-day ‘Gullwing’ a formidable presence on the road and an excellent addition to any Mercedes-Benz collection.

Fonte : https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19/arizona/lots/r0123-2011-mercedes-benz-sls-amg/733591

Mercedes Benz 560 SEC 1986, Alemanha

Mercedes Benz 560 SEC 1986, Alemanha
Exterior : Azul
Interior : Preto
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Fonte : https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/es19/essen/lots/r0056-1986-mercedes-benz-560-sec/733474