The Porsche 959 Helped Develop the Skyline GT-R 🧐

[Hypedrive] February 23, 2024 Weekly Digest ⚙️ 1988 Porsche 959 SC Used by Nissan for R&D on Skyline GT-R Up For Auction TLDR: An immaculate and quite special 1988 porsche 959 Komfort used by Nissan to help develop the Skyline GT-R R32 is up for sale.⁠⁠⁠Why It Matters: Originally a symbol of Porsche's technological prowess, the 959 set new standards for supercars with innovations like turbocharging and all-wheel drive. This example is chassis number 022, which was actually purchased by Nissan and taken apart for research and development, which eventually led to the technical design for the all-wheel drive system found in the Nissan Skyline GT-R R32, which we know today as the Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All-Terrain (ATTESA).⁠Later in its life, Canepa Motorsports took ownership and completely restored this 959 so it's even better than original.The vehicle is now available for bidding via Broad Arrow Auctions, with an estimated closing price of up to $3,750,000 USD.⁠⁠⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ‍🇺🇸 BMW’s New M5 Touring Rumored to Make Its Way Stateside TLDR: BMW is confirmed to sell an M car wagon in the States, and it'll be the mighty M5.⁠If the rumor is true, this is going to be epic.⁠⁠Why It Matters: According to Car Guide Web, BMW head of design Domagoj Dukec confirms that the upcoming M5 will arrive to North American shores in both sedan and touring editions as soon as 2025. While NA was denied the M3 Touring Edition that released last year, it seems we'll finally see an M wagon after all.⁠Carscoops later followed up with them and the BMW head denied the statement, however we can't help but be hopeful that he simply spoke too soon the first time around. The next gen BMW M5 is expected to be a hybrid, with reports claiming an XM-sourced 4.4L V8 paired with an electric motor to assist in acceleration. The last M5 touring – the E61 – featured the brand's legendary V10 engine but was not made available in the United States. ⁠⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🏁 McLaren and United Autosports Reveal 2024 Livery for 720S GT3 EVO TLDR: McLaren, in collaboration with United Autosports, has debuted two 720S GT3 EVO cars for the 2024 FIA WEC.⁠⁠⁠⁠Why It Matters: The duo mark their inaugural entry in the LM GT3 class, including the @24heuresdumans slated for mid-June this year.⁠What’s even more significant is the numbers featured on the livery of the vehicles, namely #59 and #95, which pay homage to the automotive brand’s debut victory at the 1995 Le Mans with car #59. As for the design, the striking liveries blend satin and high gloss black with iconic McLaren Papaya accents for visibility. ⁠The season will kick off in Qatar on March 2, embarking on a global circuit that includes stops in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, concluding in Bahrain in November.⁠⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Aston Martin Introduces a New and Improved 656 HP Vantage TLDR: British automaker Aston Martin has unveiled the all-new Vantage, and it could very well be the slickest AM to date.⁠⁠Why It Matters: The car takes a lot of its design language from the top dog DB12 luxury GT but shrinks it down a size or two. For starters, its shorter wheel base makes the proportions seem extra large, including the rear 21" wheels and 325/30 Michelin tires which are transferred over from its DB12 big brother. Handling is also vital to this platform, and AM states the car has perfect 50:50 wheel distribution front to rear. ⁠And just because it's the "baby" Aston doesn't mean it lacks oomph – the Aston Martin Vantage puts out 656 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque through its 4.0 twin turbo V8 engine.⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 💰 This Year's Miami Concours Blends Automotive Excellence and Luxury Lifestyle TLDR: During this year’s Miami Concours, the duPont REGISTRY Group (DRG) joined the Miami Design District in ownership of the event, resulting in a stunning variety of vehicles, from early concepts to timeless icons and new unveilings.⁠Why It Matters: Hypercars, however, stood out as the clear stars of the red carpet event, like the Bugatti EB110, Mercedes SLR McLaren, a row of rainbow Paganis and a select few RUFs. Notably, this latest addition marks the prestigious red carpet event’s seventh annual showcase, with the inclusion of DRG elevating it to new heights — thanks to its extensive portfolio in the luxury automotive lifestyle sector, including the iconic Cavallino Classic Ferrari event. DRG’s involvement underscores the event’s appeal to high-end consumers, having attracted an attendance of approximately 25,000 people. At the event, there was truly something for everyone to enjoy, including a rare F1 car driven by Michael Schumacher, the unveiling of a Pagani Imola Roadster, one of eight in the world and an ultra-rare 1993 Bugatti EB110, one of 30 examples ever made.⁠⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hypebeast] [Download the Hypebeast App]( On iOS & Android Devices [hypebeast instagram]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Manage Subscriptions]( Policy]( You are subscribed to Hypebeast’s marketing emails with the address: {EMAIL} Contact [subscription@hypebeast.com](mailto: subscription@hypebeast.com) for assistance on any enquiries. 2023 Hypebeast Limited. All Rights Reserved Hypebeast, 40/F, Cable TV Tower, No.9 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong