1:18 AUTOART 2006 PORSCHE 911 997 GT3 Cup VIP orange 88

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2006 Porsche 911 (997) GT3 Cup "VIP - Porsche Consulting", #88, Supercup, orange, 1/18th scale (approx. 10 inches / 25 cm): Highly detailed model with opening doors & engine hood, detailed raceing interior, engine & steering front wheels !!! Porsche Factory Promo --> Limited Edition only available for limited time !!! Made by AUTOART --> high quality model with excellent details !!! MIB --> you will receive a new item in its original PORSCHE Factory Promo box !!! You want to own this model, as it represents the current bodystyle of Porsche's 911 GT3 Cup car, and you can park it on your desk or shelve ! Check out additional information about the real vehicle (from Wikipedia's website): The Porsche 911 GT3 was introduced in 1999 as a high performance version of the first water-cooled version of the Porsche 911 , the 996 , to continue the quarter-century tradition of low-weight RS (short for "Rennsport" in German ) models that ended with the 993 RS . The GT3, named after the FIA GT class it was intended for, did not use the rather simple engine of the regular production versions of the 996, but a naturally-aspirated version of the turbocharged Porsche 962 and Porsche 911 GT1 race cars. Later, the turbo-charged Porsche 911 GT2 was added to the maker's lineup, but unlike its predecessor 993 GT2, did not fit into GT racing regulations. The racing versions of the GT3 have won several major 24h races outright, and mainly dominated their class at Le Mans. The 911 GT3 competes with the BMW M3 GTR and the Ferrari F430 GT2 .In February 2006, Porsche revealed the latest street-legal version of the GT3, now built on the new 997 platform. Prior to that, 997 had already been in active race use for several months. In addition to a new, 415 hp (309 kW) 3.6 litre flat-six engine the vehicle features "zero lift" aerodynamics, meaning the car creates only aerodynamic downforce but no "lift", which pulls upwards and away from the road surface and affects overall grip. The vehicle now makes use of a modified, track oriented version of Porsche's active PASM suspension making this the first of Porsche's RS or GT3 versions to feature an electronically adjustable suspension system. Also available are a navigation system and Porsche's "sports chrono" gauge package, making this the most "friendly" lightweight track car the company has ever produced. The car went to sale in summer of 2006 and had a starting price of 106,000 USD. The RS was released in Europe in October 2006 and in North America in spring 2007.Although independent track testing has yet to be performed, it is thought that the vehicle should be able to go from 0-60 mph in under four seconds (Road and Track produced a 3.9 second time with the heavier, less powerful 997 Carrera S ) and hit a top speed approaching 320 km/h (200 mph); Porsche's factory performance claims indicate a 193 mph (311 km/h) top speed and a 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds (these figures, like most of Porsche's, are probably modest). The similar-priced Audi R8 also has a 0 to 60mph time of about 4.1 seconds.Porsche's official test-driver Walter Röhrl completed the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 42 seconds with the 997 GT3. Cited in an interview with Mr. Röhrl by Swedish sports car magazine Automobil 5.06. We carry the complete line of Porsche and other brand factory promo models, and ship them worldwide. Check out my other items or go to our ebay store at . If you like to get information about newly listed items, please Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites. Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Domestic Shipping: We offer FREE SHIPPING for this item by insured UPS Ground or USPS Priority Mail in the Continental US, overseas shipping options/rates please inquire. Sales tax of 6.50% will be added to price if you live in Ohio. International Shipping: are some sample shipping options/costs for a 4 lb. package to AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, SPAIN and the UNITED K... read more

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