A mid-life refresh for the current 911 is expected in Autumn 2015. As with previous generations, the visual changes will be kept to a minimum; the major changes will be beneath the smoother skin. It’s worth remembering that the second-generation 997 introduced Porsche’s PDK twin-clutch gearbox, a massive improvement over the Tiptronic set-up it replaced.
Before then, Zagato had largely specialised in attaching light, aerodynamic bodies to brand-new chassis with competition exploits in mind. But when Modiano approached Elio Zagato – who had recently graduated with an Economics degree – the eldest Zagato son saw the chance for the Milanese company to conjour up new business by coachbuilding bespoke road cars.
This Toyota Land Cruiser from Cool & Vintage can currently be found for sale in the Classic Driver Market. Beautiful brunette and man's best friend not included.
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Racing versions regularly thrashed Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin on the track and – on the road – there was nothing to touch it for bloodcurdling power and performance. But gradually the rest of the world caught up.
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