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[[Image:Ferrari Enzo-2.jpg|225px|left|Ferrari Enzo]]
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</div>The [[Ferrari Enzo]] is a 12-cylinder [[Ferrari]] supercar named after the company's founder, [[Enzo Ferrari]]. It was built in 2003 using Formula One technology. Also used are technologies not allowed in F1 such as active aerodynamics. After a downforce of 775&nbsp;kg (1709&nbsp;lb) is reached at 300&nbsp;km/h (186&nbsp;mph) the rear wing is actuated by computer to maintain that downforce. The Enzo's V12 engine is the first of a new generation for Ferrari. It is based on the architecture of the V8 found in sister-company [[Maserati]]'s [[Maserati Quattroporte|Quattroporte]], using the same basic architecture and 104&nbsp;mm bore spacing. <small>([[Ferrari Enzo|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:Rsx_aspec.jpg|left|275px|Acura RSX]]
[[Image:Corvette rear250pixelsmall.jpg|left|'''2007 [[Chevrolet]] Corvette coupe''']]
</div>The [[Acura RSX]] was introduced into the [[Acura]] lineup in 2002 to replace the previous model Integra. Designed for the car buyer who’s looking for a classy sport coupe, the RSX offers refined build and great performance at a reasonable price. Thanks to its easily upgradeable platform and well made naturally aspirated engine, the RSX has also become a favorite amongst import tuners. Because of its large enthusiast following, a booming RSX parts industry has been created and it can easily be seen on the road as either a classy sport coupe or a track-ready canyon carver. <small>([[Acura RSX 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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