Porsche 911 Speedster 3.2 1989

Having not done a tour of the local dealerships for a while, I thought yesterday was the perfect day for it. As usual, I headed first to Knutsford to have a look at Mclaren and Bentley before pushing on to Wilmslow for Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche. Unfortunately for me, no P1, 675LT spider or LaFerrari but still some cool cars around. The first one, and today's post is courtesy on the newly refurbished Ferrari dealership. It is not a Ferrari but a rather good-looking Porsche: the 911 Speedster in Grand Prix White with a Marine Blue leather interior. This car is one of only 139 right-hand drive ever produced between January 1989 and July 1989.  As far as the engine is concerned, the Speedster has a 3.2 air cooled flat 4 which produces 231bhp. 0-62mph is covered in 6.2 seconds and the top speed is 152mph or 245km/h. It is an absolutely stunning car, just need £220,000 to have it in the garage!

For more information:

http://www.speedsters.com/h-32-speedster.htm

http://fastestlaps.com/models/porsche-911-carrera-3-2-speedster

911 Speedster on Autotrader

Ferrari 488 GTB 2016

The first one I saw, a few weeks ago at Ferrari Manchester in Wilmslow, the Ferrari 488 GTB in rosso red. In my mind there is definitely a family resemblance with the LaFerrari, particularly in the more aggressive front end. The engine bay covers a 3.9 V8 which produces 661bhp. That gives us a top speed of 205mph or 330km/h and a 0-62 time of 3.0 seconds. Insane performances!

As a bonus, I thought I would add the shot with the yellow 488 which was parked next to the red one. I'd still prefer a midnight-blue one... Enjoy!

Insider 21 - Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 2005

It's been a while since the last Insider post so here is a new one in the series. As you will have probably spotted on the dashboard, I am behind the wheel of a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. I took the picture last weekend at Ferrari Stratstone in Wilmslow. You don't see many 612 around and I can't believe I forgot to take a picture from the outside. In 2004, the 612 replaced one of my favourite Ferrari, the 456, and it was itself replaced in 2011 by the FF. The 4-seater has a 5.7 V12 which produces 540bhp. It has a top speed of 199mph or 320km/h and 0-62 only takes 4.2 seconds.

Insider 20 - Audi RS4 Avant 2014

After a few weeks with no sign of life, here is a new post. It is a new insider, today in the new Audi RS4 Avant. The picture was taken in Audi Warrington.

Insider 19 - Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

Today we are inside a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder at the HR Owen Lamborghini dealership in Stockport. I'm not really keen on the steering wheel, looks plastic to me...

Insider 18 - Peugeot RCZ-R 2014

Today, we are inside the R-version of the Peugeot RCZ. The pictures were taken at the Sale dealership where I must say, staff were very helpful. The RCZ-R is powered by an impressive 270bhp 1.6 turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. It gives the little French coupe astonishing performances: 0-62 in only 5.9 seconds and a top speed electronically limited to 155mph or 250km/h. There are also a few changes to the standard versions such as a fixed rear spoiler, specific alloys, dual exhaust and specific R interior with these beautiful sport seats.

Insider 17 - Rolls Royce Wraith 2014

Today we are on-board the brand new coupe from Rolls Royce, the Wraith. The pictures were taken at the Bentley dealership in Wilmslow, where once again staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The Wraith was lauched at the end of 2013 and has a 6.6 V12 engine with 624bhp. 0-62 takes 4.4 seconds and the top speed is limited to 155mph or 250km/h. Strangely, the doors open the opposite way of what we would expect as the hinges are located towards the rear of the car rather than the front. As usual with Rolls Royce, refinement, quality and performance are all bundled up in one, and you still had your umbrella waiting for you, hidden away inside the front wing of the car! 

Insider 16 - BMW M6 2014

Nearly a couple of months since the last Insider post, so here's a new one. Today we are inside a brand new BMW M6!

Insider 15 - Porsche 911 Turbo 2013

 

You are in London and you want to see nice cars, where do you go? Head for Mayfair or Knightsbridge and you will probably find what you need. But if you are in Manchester, go to Wilmslow! Aston, Porsche, Ferrari... you have everything you need. Again, I know I am cheating as these are dealerships and it isn't what the blog was originally for (spotting cars in their natural habitat, not cocooned amongst their siblings!) However, if you want a few pics from the inside, you don't have much of a choice.

You will have therefore understood that I spent my afternoon in footballers' land to try to gather some new snaps. Some were taken at the dealerships but as usual I also came across a few nice one on the street. The first one though is the insider shot of the brand new Porsche 911 Turbo!

Enjoy!

Insider 14 - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante

Aston Martin again, DB9 from the outside yesterday, V8 Vantage convertible from the inside today!
Enjoy!

Insider 13 - Porsche 911 Carrera S

 

A new post in the "Insider" series, today we are in the Porsche 911 Carrera S, and for once, the picture is not as bad as it generally is (the car was parked along the window hence the light coming from the side not the front!)

Insider 12 - Lamborghini Aventador

 

After the Aston Vanquish yesterday, today, we are on-board the new Lamborghini: the  £290,000 Aventador. Only one picture and it is blurry, but at least you have an idea of how much suede is used to cover the steering wheel!!!

Insider 11 - Aston Martin Vanquish 2013

 

 

It has been a while since my last "Insider" post, so I decided to go round Wilmslow this afternoon, to see if I could get a few new pics. And what pics did I manage to get today...!!! I know the quality isn't fully there (again due to the fact that most cars are facing the window and therefore the sunlight), but I tried my best and we can still see!

Let's start with the first one: the new Aston Martin Vanquish! Beautiful car and beautiful interior, very cocooned, wrapped in carbon and leather!

Notice if you zoom in on the speedometer where 70mph is... about a quarter up... All these places the needle will never be allowed to go to...!

Insider 10 - Ferrari F430

Today we are inside a Ferrari F430. Sorry about the poor quality but with the sunlight coming right from outside the windscreen, you can't get great results (yep, you are right, it doesn't excuse the poor framing!!!)

Insider 9 - Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake

 

Today, we are inside the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake. The CLS has a 5.5l supercharged V8 with 550bhp, which enables the driver to reach 62mph in just 4.4 seconds (as usual, 155mph or 250km/h is the electronically limited top speed) Very decent performance for such a big car!

+Mercedes-AMG 

Insider 8 - Ferrari 599

 

We are not on-board a Ferrari 458 this time, but behind the wheel of a 6.0l, 612bhp V12 +Ferrari 599. 3.7 seconds to reach 62mph and 205mph (330km/h) as a top speed! 

Apologies for the not-so-good quality of the picture! As soon as I own one, I promise to take much better pics of the inside!!!

Insider 7 - Dodge Viper 2006

 

Inside a beast of a car, the Dodge Viper. This picture was shot during the 2006 Paris Motor Show, so we have the SRT-10 Viper with a huge 8.3l V10 engine with 500bhp. This car is capable of 3.9 seconds to do 0-62 and 190mph (305km/h) as a top speed! Ready to bite you!

 

+Dodge 

 

A l'intérieur d'un monstre. Cette photo a été prise pendant le Salon de l'Auto 2006, donc nous avons une Viper SRT-10 avec un énorme V10 de 8,3l et 500ch. Cette voiture est capable de couvrir le 0-100 en 3,9 secondes et d'atteindre 305km/h en vitesse maximum! Elle est prête à vous mordre!

Insider 6 - Ferrari FF

 

Next Insider post, and we are back with the prancing horse. But which Ferrari am I in?

How well do you know your cars? Leave your answer in the comment section underneath.

Answer in 1 day!

=> For those who knew, it was indeed the Ferrari FF!

 

+Ferrari

Article suivant dans ma série "Insider", et nous sommes de retour avec la marque au cheval cabré. Mais dans quelle Ferrari suis-je?
Vous croyez vous y connaitre en automobile? Laissez-moi un commentaire avec votre réponse alors!
La réponse dans 1 jour! 

=> Pour ceux qui le savaient, c'était bien sûr la Ferrari FF!

Insider 5 - Bentley Continental GT

A new post in the "Insider" series, and again, which car does this steering wheel belong to?

Bentley it is indeed. And yes, if you look at the display screen telling you the boot is open, you will realise that I am inside a Continental GT!

 

+Bentley Motors 

Insider 4 - Mclaren MP4-12C

 

 

Will you recognise the badge on the steering wheel?

It isn't one you see often... Yes, it is a sports car manufacturer... Yes, they are also involved in F1...

Yep, of course, Mclaren!

This picture was taken in a McLaren MP4-12C in the Knutsford showroom.

 

+McLaren Automotive