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[[Image:Diablo GT.jpg|210px|left|Lamborghini Diablo]]
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</div>The [[Lamborghini Diablo]] (which means "Devil" in Spanish) was a high-performance supercar built by [[Lamborghini]] of Italy between 1990 and 2001. [[Lamborghini]] began developing the [[Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo]] in 1989 as a replacement for the [[Lamborghini Countach|Countach]] model, introducing it for sale on January 21, 1991 at a base price of US $240,000. Power came from a 5.7 litre, 48 valve version of the legendary [[Lamborghini]] [[V12]] featuring [[DOHC]] and computer-controlled multi-point fuel injection, producing 492 [[horsepower]] and 427 ft-lbs of torque <small>([[Lamborghini Diablo|more...]])</small>
The '''Mercedes-Benz C-Class''' is a line of entry-level [[compact luxury sedan]] [[automobile]]s produced by [[Mercedes-Benz]]. The C-Class was first introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 range. It was the most affordable model in the Mercedes lineup until the arrival of the A-Class in 1998. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is built at Mercedes-Benz factories in the German towns of Sindelfingen and Bremen. The very first C-Class sedan was produced on June 1, 1993 and the second generation C-Class rolled off the assembly line on July 18, 2000. The third generation (W204) has been available for sale since early 2007 as a 2008 year model <small>([[Mercedes-Benz C-Class|more...]])</small>
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[[Image:Corvette rear250pixelsmall.jpg|left|'''2007 [[Chevrolet]] Corvette coupe''']]
</div>The new [[Dodge Charger]] retains its predecessor’s “all business” aggressive looks and muscle power. However, in this new incarnation of an American classic, it incorporates many creature comforts and technological advancements as well. At its core the [[Dodge Charger|Charger]] still offers over 425 [[horsepower]] at 6,200 [[rpm]] from the top of the line 6.1L SRT HEMI [[V8]] [[engine]] and to control this power [[Dodge]] provides unobtrusive driving assists that allow skilled drivers freedom and regular drivers excellent safety nets. <small>([[Dodge Charger Review|more...]])</small>
</div>In 1953, the [[Chevrolet]] Corvette was the first all-American sports car built by an American car manufacturer.  Since that time it has gone on to become an icon of the “American muscle car.” Previously known for it’s engineering simplicity and focus on <small>([[Chevrolet Corvette Review|more...]])</small>
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