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  • ...mb|250px|A modern Formula 1 car has all its gauges mounted on the steering wheel]] ...uster.jpg|thumb|250px|A gauge cluster typically seen on limited-production vehicles]]
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  • ...ities, this problem becomes more and more evident with high output engines with strong torque in the low RPM range. Torque steering may be confused with [[steering kickback]].
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  • ...losing momentum. It is typified by the classic [[rallying]] style of rear-wheel drive cars, where a [[automobile|car]] appears to travel around a tight ben The term "opposite lock" refers to the position of the steering wheel during the maneuver, which is turned in the opposite direction to that of t
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  • ...r. It was originally conceived by [[Giulio Cappa]], who created a [[front wheel drive]] Grand Prix car in 1926. Cappa's associate, Antonio Pichetto, handl The Type 53 is said to have not used universal joints, and steering difficulty was legendary. [[Jean Bugatti]] even crashed a Type 53 at [[She
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  • ...ve compartment, ambient), [[Honda Civic Si|Civic Si]]-style steering wheel with audio controls, optional [[Navigation System|navigation system]] on the top The resulting car is 62 to 88 kg heavier than the Civic EX sedan, with fuel consumption raised to 8.7 L city, 6.4 L highway per 100 km f
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  • ...A simple MacPherson strut [[suspension]] on the left front wheel of a rear-wheel drive vehicle.]] ...ering]] pivot ([[kingpin]]) as well as a [[suspension]] mounting for the [[wheel]]. Rear struts of a similar design are properly called Chapman struts.
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  • ...el''' (also called a '''driving wheel''' or '''hand wheel''') is a type of steering control in [[vehicle]]s and vessels (ships and boats). ...ignition key is removed from the [[ignition system|ignition]] lock. See [[steering lock]].
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  • ...tion''' or '''rotating tires''' is the practice of moving [[automobile]] [[wheel]]s and [[tire]]s from one position on the car, to another, to ensure even t ...Thus, tire rotation needs to occur more frequently for front-wheel drive vehicles.
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  • ...wheeled vehicle design due to its increase in stability over single front wheel designs. ...ycle is defined as “a vehicle traveling with less than 4 wheels in contact with the ground”. This means that 3 wheeled vehicle are classified as motorcyc
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  • ...shbone designs allow the engineer to carefully control the motion of the [[wheel]] throughout suspension travel, controlling such parameters as [[camber ang ...w the [[wheel]] to be driven. A bolt on hub design is commonly used if the wheel is to be driven.
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  • ...suitable for use over rough or soft ground. Conventional front wheels and steering are used. ...in between, over which run a reinforced flexible belt. The belt is fitted with metal or rubber treads to grip the ground. It differs from conventional tra
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  • ...by which rail tracks combined together with railroad switches provide the steering function. [[image:suspension.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Part of steering mechanism: tie rod, steering arm, king pin.]]
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  • ...d steering feel emulators. Hence, the traditional components such as the [[steering column]], intermediate shafts, pumps, hoses, belts, coolers and vacuum serv ...improved by providing computer controlled intervention of vehicle controls with systems such as [[Electronic Stability Control]] (ESC), [[adaptive cruise c
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  • ...ed by Ford and [[Lincoln]] [[Mercury]] in North America for sale beginning with product for the 2008 model year. ...r vehicles and operate them using voice commands or the vehicle’s steering wheel or radio controls.
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  • ...differential by disallowing [[wheel]] speed differentiation between two [[wheel]]s on the same [[axle]] under certain conditions. ...its capability of delivering 100% of available [[torque]] to the [[wheel]] with the most traction.
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  • ...y [[Mercury]] and [[Lincoln]] [[Ford]] in North America for sale beginning with product for the 2008 model year. ...r vehicles and operate them using voice commands or the vehicle’s steering wheel or radio controls.
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  • ...pg|frame|Built in Navigation with [[Steering Wheel Audio Controls|Steering Wheel-mounted Voice Activation]] on the 2006 [[Honda Odyssey]]]] ...d along a line of sight by radio from satellites. Receivers on the ground with a fixed position can also be used to calculate the precise time as a refere
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  • ...h century, automotive engineers have implemented this now standard feature with a variety of technologies. ...sachusetts. There is another inventor credited with the invention of power steering by the name of Charles F. Hammond an American, born in Detroit, who filed s
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  • ...tion (and therefore the control of the vehicle) when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. Although similar to the [[Electronic Stability Co On road cars, TC is often packaged with Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), because the same sensors that detect wheels stopped
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  • ...any in 1899. By 1907, the company had decided to concentrate on commercial vehicles, and the ''Autocar'' brand is still in use for commercial trucks. ...d-framed car weighed 1675 lb (760 kg). The early cars had tiller steering.
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  • ...ly instead. [[Rear-wheel drive]] was the traditional standard while [[four-wheel drive]] is also sometimes used. See also [[FF layout]]. ...of the automobile. [[Alvis Cars]] of the United Kingdom introduced a front wheel drive model in 1928, but it was not a success.
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  • ...engines and toys when they met de Dion who offered to go into partnership with them forming De Dion, Bouton et Trépardoux in Paris in 1883. ...made in 1884 with front wheel steering and rear wheel drive and seats for four people. This still exists in road worthy condition and has been a regular e
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  • ...sion]] or several common forms of [[automatic transmission]] it interfaces with the drivers hand using a [[shift knob]]. ...the [[drivetrain]] and wheels. Automatic transmission vehicles, and those with [[continuously variable transmission]] gearboxes, do not require a clutch p
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  • ...ic concept of [[Dynamic Vehicle Control]] (DVC): using a car type steering wheel results in a 'motorcycle-type' tilt of the vehicle's chassis. Over the next couple of years two Carver Prototypes were built with constant improvements to the hydraulic tilting system and in 1997 the vehic
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  • As with oversteer, understeer has a variety of sources such as mechanical traction, In modern race cars, especially open-wheel cars, understeering is caused mainly due to the aerodynamic configuration.
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  • ...on (with the exception of some [[Audi]]s), while most [[rear wheel drive]] vehicles use a front-to-back [[longitudinal engine|longitudinal]] arrangement. ...and [[Hansa]] brand cars and in a few other German cars. However, it was with [[Alec Issigonis]]'s [[Morris Mini]] that the design gained acclaim, in 195
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  • ...parking lights. As in many Bentley and [[Rolls-Royce Motors|Rolls-Royce]] vehicles the Brooklands also featured the trademark descending trunklid and chrome B ...sign elements surrounding the leather wrapped center console. The steering wheel and interior door panels remained unchanged. The interior continued to be s
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  • ...od while the official classic definition does not, only including high-end vehicles of the period. Some consider the start of World War II to be the end date o ...vening years, most industrialised states built nationwide [[road]] systems with the result that, towards the end of the period, the ability to negotiate un
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  • ...McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and Deering Harvester Company, along with three smaller agricultural equipment firms: Milwaukee; Plano; and Warder, ==Passenger vehicles==
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  • ...yea. This was the only automobile ever produced with a five spoke steering wheel. The company went out of business in 1923. [[Category:Brass Era vehicles]]
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  • The HSC is a design study combining the ultimate in supercar performance with the interior comfort and handling ease of a daily driver. It features a lig ...the center console or an F-1 style paddle shifter located on the steering wheel.
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  • ...rysler Group brands isn't new: Dodge had its Tomahawk and Chrysler, the ME Four-Twelve. But when the Jeep Hurricane blew onto the 2005 North American Inter ...- Chrysler Group Design. "It pays homage to the extreme enthusiasts' Jeep vehicles in form and off-road capability, but is a unique interpretation of Jeep des
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  • ...t will also feature an automatic six speed double-clutch transmission with steering-mounted magnesium alloy shift paddles. ...of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.
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  • *[[Four Wheel Disc Brakes]] *[[Four Wheel Drive]]
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  • ...nded by pushbuttons or rocker switches installed on the [[steering wheel]] with an optional display in the instrument panel indicating the current gear sel Most luxury vehicles with a Tiptronic transmission have two fully-automatic modes: One, identified as
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  • ...and other German-speaking countries in Europe Landyacht can be translated with ''Straßenkreuzer'', which means “road cruiser”. Also like landyacht or ...s of this era remain known for size, large and powerful V8 engines coupled with 3 or 4 speed automatic transmissions, excessive [[Fuel economy in automobil
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  • ...o be firmer and sportier and was dubbed FE2. Finally, the electronic power steering was also recalibrated to deliver a firmer, less artificial feel. The Torren *[http://gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/pontiac/torrent/index.jsp Official Canadian site]
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  • ...Speed for the car was controlled by a small lever adjacent to the steering wheel.'' ...ces, the 1916 Owen Magnetic increased its model range for 1916 model year, with prices in the $3,000 to $6,000 dollar range. Production continued through 1
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  • ...work and Technology" expo in New York in 1988. It was a front-wheel drive, four-seat coupe that was powered by a 165-horsepower 3.8 liter V-6 engine. *Memory settings for seats, mirrors, and steering wheel
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  • ...ut was the [[Scott Sociable]], which resembled a four-wheeler with a front wheel missing<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorbase.com/manufacturer/by-id/172 ...e, front wheel drive layout as is common in four-wheeled cars can be used, with subsequent advantages for stability and traction.
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  • ...thumb|250px|Cruise Control Controls on a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Steering Wheel]] ...fugal force to adjust throttle position as the speed of the engine changes with different loads (e.g. when going up a hill).
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  • ...orcycles in 1903 under the Alldays-Matchless name; these had no connection with the London based [[Matchless]] company, and in 1915 presumably following re ...roduction did not start until 1903/4 with the 7hp model. Larger commercial vehicles of up to 5 tons were also made in the years preceding the first World War a
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  • Finally seeing the problems with their initial designs (the [[Lamborghini Cheetah|Cheetah]], and the LM001), ...capabilities could be turned off, allowing the vehicle to become only rear-wheel drive when desired. The body panels were all very straight and flat to faci
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  • ...orcycles in 1903 under the Alldays-Matchless name; these had no connection with the London based [[Matchless]] company, and in 1915 presumably following re ...roduction did not start until 1903/4 with the 7hp model. Larger commercial vehicles of up to 5 tons were also made in the years preceding the first World War a
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  • The trend in modern vehicles is toward making all ancilliaries run on electrical power, simplifying the ...ator]] to charge the battery, or a hydraulic [[pump]] to drive the power [[steering]].
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  • ...axle]] of the [[suspension]] arm or [[wishbone]]. Vertical motion of the [[wheel]] causes the bar to rotate along its axis and are resisted by the bar's tor ...st cars which use this type of suspension, swapping torsion bars for those with a different spring rate is usually an extremely easy task.
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  • ...tic, panel gap and thicker paint coating. The Millenia was assembled along with the smaller Xedos6 in a new production line presumably set up for Amati car ...e 4-wheel steering was available as an option in Japan; Mazda claimed that with this feature, the Millenia was capable of passing the [[Moose test|elk test
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  • ...ry Hybrid|Camry Hybrid]] utilizes a four-cylinder gasoline engine together with electric motors to produce a peak of 187-[[HP|hp]] (140 kW). Estimated U.S. * Variable assist power rack-and-pinion steering
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  • ...[Ford Sierra|Ford Sierra RS Cosworth]]<br>[[Toyota Celica|Toyota Celica GT-Four]] ...roduced by the German automaker [[Audi]]. Notably, it was the first [[four-wheel drive]] grand tourer since 1966's [[Jensen FF]].
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  • ...eplaced by the tie-rod, which connects the rack or [[steering]] box to the wheel hub. ...e to control camber, particularly the way that the camber changes as the [[wheel]] moves up (into jounce, or bump) and down into rebound or droop.
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  • ...were widely praised for their handling, particularly the sharp, responsive steering. Early cars used boxer engines derived from the old 33 in 1.3/1.4 (same eng In 1996, the flagship Cloverleaf (145) and Ti (146) models were launched with the 2 litre Twin Spark engine already seen in the 155 sister car. 1.6 and 1
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  • As is the case with most of Lamborghini's cars the Espada's name is also tied in to bulls and b ...a radically rebodied [[Jaguar E-type]]. It was to fill the spot of a true four seat car in Lamborghini's lineup, which already included the [[Lamborghini
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  • ...Car Control Center | Press<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It contrasts with the normal practice of the left foot operating the clutch pedal, and the ri ...commonly used in [[auto racing]], but is also used by some drivers for use with an [[automatic transmission]], as the left foot is not needed to operate a
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  • ...s drive-wheel slip under acceleration and individually brakes the slipping wheel or wheels, and/or reduces excess engine power, until control is regained. [ ...trol (yaw is spin around a vertical axis). To grasp how it works, think of steering a canoe. If you want the canoe to turn or rotate to the right, you plant th
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  • ...ther than centrally. Design started to become more conventional with wheel steering from 1912 and pedals and gear lever replacing the original two lever system ...litre Twenty Three in 1926. The Forty was finally replaced by the Thirty with straight eight 4.4 litre engine in 1928.
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  • A '''flat-6''' or '''horizontally-opposed-6''' is a [[flat engine]] with six [[Cylinder (engine)|cylinders]] arranged horizontally in two banks of t ...engine|engines]]. The [[Citroen DS]] was originally intended to be fitted with an air-cooled flat-6, but this never materialised.
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  • ...gine]] setup, as well as the first Fiat group car with [[rack and pinion]] steering.<ref name="carsfrom">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/200502090152 ...egendary [[Mini]], it also found its way to other, bigger models, starting with [[British Motor Corporation|BMC's]] own [[BMC ADO16|Austin/Morris 1100]].
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  • ...on an open [[chassis]]. They are also called '''beach buggies''' and those with an open frame chassis are called '''sandrails'''. ...2 on a 1961 VW chassis. It was fitted with a 180 HP turbo corvair engine, with reverse rotation, mated to a VW transaxle.
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  • ...sler]]. It shares its platform with the Chrysler minivans but offers [[all wheel drive]] and an upscale interior. The Pacifica was introduced for 2004 and w ...Pacifica designated as the CT49. Possible changes may have included a rear-wheel drive layout and, if produced, was slotted for production at the St. Louis
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  • ...cable, and floor the gas. This results in great electric assist, combined with increased efficiency in the gasoline engine. Because the combined torque p * Front 3-Point Seat Belts with [[Seatbelt Pretensioners|Automatic Tensioning System]]
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  • ...al Auto Show, exudes Chrysler brand attributes of elegance and performance with high customer value. ...expression of engineering and design such as last year's prototype, the ME Four-Twelve? Firepower uniquely bridges these two worlds."
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  • Start off with a brief Introduction to the particular MODEL. Please DO NOT use the same In ...section. Please replace [[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]] with the proper text:'''
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  • ...da]]. The Si model name was formerly used in both Japan and North America, with it denominating the most powerful Civic available. In Canada, the Si trim h ...r the Civic Si hatchback included a removable glass sunroof, tilt steering wheel, a full-width taillight panel and color-keyed front airdam and roof spoiler
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  • Start off with a brief Introduction to the particular MODEL. Please DO NOT use the same In ...section. Please replace [[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]] with the proper text:'''
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  • ...capabilities. The Verisa has front-wheel drive as standard, althought four-wheel drive is optional. ...either Front Wheel Drive (Yen 1,640,000) or electronically controlled Four Wheel Drive (Yen 1,829,000). [http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071205.002/mazda-veris
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  • * [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] Extended Cab 6.5' box 143.5" WB 1LT * [[Four Wheel Drive|4x4]] Extended Cab 6.5' box 143.5" WB 2LT
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  • ...0[[hp]] [[V8]] engine, 4-speed [[automatic transmission]] w/OD, and [[rear wheel drive]]. It features a sport suspension and 17" silver alloy wheels, and s *Leather/metal-look telescopic tilt steering wheel & leather shift knob
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  • ...er of practical high performance vehicles; its wagon body and standard all-wheel-drive system made it useable as a comfortable daily driver even in poor wea ...ngine; the stock KKK [[turbocharger]] was switched for a larger unit along with a heavy-duty [[intercooler]] and higher flow fuel injectors, a newly design
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  • The '''Daewoo Lacetti''' is a compact car available as a four-door [[sedan]], a five-door [[hatchback]] or a 4-door [[station wagon]]. Th ...etti''', but by the end of the 2004 it was rebadged as a [[Chevrolet]]. As with its home market, in some European markets, the ''Lacetti'' name is also use
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  • ...e braking. The purpose of this is twofold: to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and, in most situations, to shorten braking dis ...handles the [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|ABS]] function itself (ie, preventing wheel locking) but also traction control, ''BAS'' (Braking Assist System), anti-u
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  • ...ck]] racing, where steering and braking require maximum traction from each wheel, but are typically used on only the driven (powered) wheels in [[drag racin Slick tires are not suitable for use on common road vehicles, which must be able to operate in all weather conditions. They are used in
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  • ...litre [[V6]], operated via a six-speed manual transmission. The two-door, four-seater coupe was similar in appearance to [[Maserati Shamal]], and did not ...uxury as well as performance. The car featured a Connolly leather interior with burl elm trim.
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  • ...ccessdate=15 September 2009}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=MICHELIN ACTIVE WHEEL Press Kit |url=http://www.michelin.com/corporate/document.DocumentRepositor ...or body movement and vehicle ride level, constantly supplying the computer with new data.
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  • ...sign. Some cues, such as the steering wheel, derives from Ferrari's [[F1]] vehicles of the past. Unique parts of the GG50 are its dashboard and the fact that t
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  • ...erican International Auto Show]] in Detroit in January 2000 and production vehicles came on the market in 2002 for the 2003 model year. ...ear. As with the first generation, the second gen Vibe will share its body with the [[Toyota Matrix]].[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071010.001/2009-pontiac
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  • ...ow to apply the rules of the road (which govern safe and efficient sharing with other users). An effective driver also has an intuitive understanding of th ...st be able to control direction, acceleration, and deceleration. For motor vehicles, the detailed tasks include:
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  • ...ble was the 155 Q4 which had a 2.0 litre turbo engine and a permanent four-wheel drive power train both derived from the [[Lancia_Delta#Integrale_8v|Integra ...155 was the pinnacle of that particular design stream dating back to 1977 with the [[Alfa Romeo Giulietta (nuova)|Giulietta Nuova]]. The 155 was never pro
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  • ...yota Camry]], and [[Toyota Highlander]] are all built on the same platform with slight modifications between the sedans and the SUVs. ...ybrid]] [[Lexus|Lexus]]/Toyota SUV will be delayed to the 2006 model year, with European and Asian launches to meet the same fate. The Toyota version of th
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  • ...y the 2008 [[Ford Taurus]], which is a refreshed and restyled Five Hundred with more power and additional refinements 'under the skin'. While the Five Hundred remains cosmetically unchanged for 2007, with the exception of two new exterior colors, its options packages have been up
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  • It is available as a standard panel van, or with additional passenger accommodation substituted for part or all of the load Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • ...mobile layout''' describes where on the vehicle the [[engine]] and [[drive wheel]]s are found. Many different combinations of engine location and driven whe ...divided into two categories: front- or rear-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive vehicles may take on the characteristics of either, depending on how power is distri
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  • ...represent about 25% of worldwide injury-related deaths (the leading cause) with an estimated 1.26 million deaths in 2000 (Peden 2002). ...gs; inattentive driving; driving while fatigued or unconscious; encounters with road hazards such as snow, potholes, and crossing animals; or reckless driv
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  • ...[[V8]] engine. One notable feature was the Dakota's [[rack and pinion]] [[steering]], a first in work trucks. Adds to or replaces ST features with:
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  • The '''Pontiac G8''' is a rear-wheel-drive, four-door sedan to be made by [[Pontiac]] as a 2008 year model vehicle and is al *Four-wheel independent suspension
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  • ...diminished power output and Ford's seemingly complete inability to come up with an attractive bodystyle in the post-fastback era were major issues. ...veloping something that was both plainly American and competent to compete with entry-level European sports cars of the day, the team went to work on the n
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  • ...b (crew cab). Each is available with two-wheel or [[Four Wheel Drive|four-wheel drive]]. ...is a 2WD model that has the looks and heavy-duty suspension of the [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] models.
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  • | 5-speed and reverse (automatic transmission an option), Rear wheel drive | 4.7 Litre (4.2 Litre) 90º [[V8|V8 engine]], four twin-choke 38 DCNL5 [[Weber]] carburettors
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  • ...drive sporty coupe produced by [[Mazda]] between 1988 and 1997 to compete with the likes of the [[Chevrolet Beretta]], [[Toyota Celica]], [[Nissan 240SX]] ...Probe, the Mazda MX-6 was designed and built in America in a joint venture with [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], called [[Auto Alliance]].
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  • ...ollo missions. There were other LRV models built: a static model to assist with human factors design, an engineering model to design and integrate the subs ...eveloped in only 17 months and yet performed all its functions on the Moon with no major anomalies. Harrison Schmitt of Apollo 17 said, "....the Lunar Rove
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  • ...ell shape with its rounded edges is smoother. In addition, the badging on wheel covers, boot lid and gauges featured Bentley motifs rather than Rolls-Royce The upgraded T2 featured [[rack and pinion]] steering, improved air conditioning, a new facia and a front air dam.
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  • ...nations were replaced with "LS [[V6|V6]]" and "LS V8", to avoid confusion with [[Lexus]] nameplate trademarks. (Another rumor is that the '''LS6''' deisgn ...optional [[manual transmission]]. With its available [[V8]] power, [[rear wheel drive]], and near 50/50 weight distribution, the LS was an attractive alter
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  • ...ew Magnum is Dodge's first car to use the new Chrysler LX platform, shared with the [[Chrysler 300]] and the [[Dodge Charger]]. Previously, the Dodge Magn The Magnum is available in one of four trims: the Base model, the SXT, the RT, and the SRT8. The Base model inclu
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  • {{dablink|This article is about the VWAG [[all wheel drive]] trademark, for information on the Audi coupe of the same name, see ...models that Audi sells. Due to the trademark, the name is always spelled with a lower case "q".
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  • The [[4WD]] model of the [[Honda Pilot]] is equipped with a 3.5L 244[[hp]] [[V6]] VTEC engine. Its 240 lb.-ft. of torque allow it to ...Honda Pilot|Pilot]] makes use of the same engine as the [[4WD]] model, but with an ''i-VTEC'' enhancement, which adds [[Variable Cylinder Management]]. Wh
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  • ...adow''', produced from 1965 to 1980, is one of Great Britain's most iconic vehicles and boasts the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce. ...sponse to claims that it was falling behind the times and had lost contact with modern developments.
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  • ...icles with at least three wheels, but some of it may apply to other ground vehicles.) ...ing is a property of the car, but different characteristics will work well with different drivers.
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  • ...utdoor lifestyle with less of the negative attributes typically associated with traditional SUVs such as poor gas mileage, uncomfortable ride, high step-in ...sport utility vehicle (truck styling and available [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]]).
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  • ...transmission|Manual]] and [[automatic transmission]]s are available, both with five gears. * AM/FM Single CD Stereo with 6 Speakers
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  • [[Image:Acp tzero studio hires.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The AC Propulsion tzero with the top off]] ...hbone suspension|double wishbone independent suspension]], rack and pinion steering, [[AC-150]] drivetrain, a fiberglass body, and a single overall gear ratio
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  • ...uretor|SU]] HD6 carburettors were fitted. In 1958 the S model was launched with three 2 inch SU HD8 carburettors and a modified cylinder head giving a clai ...similar to that on the XK140. Steering was by rack and pinion and [[power steering]] was not offered.
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  • ...es as much. The car was also a huge sales and marketing success for Dodge, with sales of over 25,000 units in less than 3 years of production. DaimlerChrys Built in Belvidere, Illinois with 84% US content, the SRT-4 differed from the [[Dodge Neon|Neon]], the model
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  • ...mall and carlike for full-size SUV buyers. It has much more boxy styling, with an upright windshield and squared-off sides. The roof is stepped for the s ...icle|flex-fuel]] version. [[Two wheel drive]] is the standard, but [[four wheel drive]] is available for all models. Some of the standout features include
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  • ...otherwise identical. The Safari lasted all the way until the end of 2005 with only minimal changes. ...fferent vehicle offerings from 2 different makes ([[Pontiac]] and [[GMC]]) with the same model name.
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  • ..., The Camry Solara looks to bring together sport car performance and style with spacious practicality. In its second generation thus far, the Camry Solara ...ger. Finally, a [[Navigation System|navigation system]] and [[Bluetooth]] with voice activation have been added to the options list.
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  • ...able to the public with hybrid technology. Most reviewers weren't lenient with the Escape Hybrid to see what kind of fuel mileage it would deliver. Most ...conomy on a thermometer-style image at the left side of the display screen with your average economy and a stock market-style chart of fuel use for the las
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  • ...Cars|Hybrid]] somewhat competes with the [[Toyota Camry Hybrid]]. The two vehicles are reflective of the differing objectives of each respective automaker. T ...] derived from the regular seventh-generation Accord and an electric motor with [[Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)]]™. Performance bests that of the natura
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  • The Aviator came in one bodystyle with two trims, Standard and Ultimate. <br><br> * 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
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  • ...es a driving experience that competes with other sedans in its class. And with all the sport models available, they are getting close. ...[[horsepower]], offers more power than the [[Supercharger|supercharged]] [[four-cylinder]] engine it replaced. As important, it is far smoother at all spee
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  • ...s also upgraded to incorporate classic Maserati elements such the steering wheel and instrumentation. ...Kyalami was closely related to its contemporary Quattroporte, also offered with the same engines and gearboxes.
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  • ...gine, and more aggressive suspension tuning than the Coupe. It is equipped with a standard 4.2 litre (4244 cc), 90°, [[V8]], 400 horsepower (298 kW) engin Inside, the dashboard, body-hugging seats, tunnel, thick-rimmed steering wheel, impressive materials (leather, carbon fibre, alloy, high tech fabric) all
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  • ...seats on the Redline have been replaced with black leather-appointed seats with passenger sensing system. ...ine is powered by a 2.0L 205[[hp]] [[I-4]] engine. All models are [[front wheel drive]], and a 5-speed [[manual transmission]] w/OD is standard as well. F
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  • The XM shared a floorpan with the [[Peugeot 605]] - the two models fared similarly in both teething probl ...Peugeot 605, the XM may still emerge as a collectible car, as is the case with the DS and CX.
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  • ...Type-S. All the controls work well, with solid brakes, accurate and sharp steering, and predictable handling. The shifter is a joy, placed perfectly next to the wheel. The feel of the shifter in the Type-S shows even greater crisp and accurat
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  • ...inder gasoline engine chucking out 173 hp and 166 lb-ft. The latter, along with another, more powerful V6 are the only ones that will be available for the ...007 model year. The grille and exterior lights have been redesigned along with other exterior accents along the body, and certain trims have received new
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  • .... The Outlook is based on the new [[GM Lambda platform]], which it shares with the '''[[GMC Acadia]]''' and '''[[Buick Enclave]]''', and it replaces the n The Outlook is available in two trims and with 2- or 4- wheel drive. The Outlook boasts almost as much interior space as the [[Chevrolet
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  • ...sedan, and many laud the G35 as a fine intermingling of luxury and sport, with positive results. ...ce there is no problem with browsing the 150 + CD's I've recorded onto the vehicles hard drive yet it is deemed unsafe to use the nav system in full function w
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  • ...n the wheels (an industry first) to help diminish road noise. This coupled with increased floorboard insulation results in a quieter cabin. The wheels them ...s introduced last year for 2006, but the new CMBS/PAX package adds onto it with Collision Mitigation Braking System, adaptive cruise control, and Michelin
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  • ...of vehicles was so specialized that most manufacturers procured contracts with existing coachbuilders to produce bodies for their chassis. For example, [ ...Royces produced before World War II. Many coachbuilders became associated with famed designers, such as [[Pininfarina]] and [[Giugiaro]].
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  • :''This article is about the car produced from 1952 to 1963, for other cars with the same name, see [[Mercedes-Benz SL-Class]].'' | 3 litre (2995cc) [[SOHC]] Mercedes [[Inline-6]] with [[Bosch]] mechanical fuel injection
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  • It was designed as a modern interpretation of the [[Chrysler Airflow]] with [[Dodge Neon]] components, but the final design used a separate platform. ...ed steering wheel with chrome accents, satin-silver finished gauge cluster with chromed rings, door-mounted sill plates, a choice of either a 2.4-liter nat
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  • ...do not travel public streets or highways are generally termed off-highway vehicles, which would include tractors, forklifts, cranes, backhoes, bulldozers and ...eas distant from pavement. The use of higher clearance and higher traction vehicles enables access on trails and [[forest road]]s that have rough and low tract
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  • ...It comes standard with a [[front-wheel drive]] layout, with optional [[all-wheel drive]]. Being a unibody architecture, the Equinox is not designed for seri ...e in Japan. Starting with the 2008 model year, the Equinox Sport is fitted with a 3.6&nbsp;L V6 engine that is made in the U.S.
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  • ...d from 2005. The new Flying Spur is being billed by Bentley as its fastest four-door model ever, and a capable grand tourer, though motoring journalists in ...ph or 313&nbsp;km/h. [[four wheel drive|Four-wheel drive]] is standard. As with the Continental GT, the Flying Spur is built on the same platform as the [[
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  • The '''Honda Prelude''' was a [[front wheel drive]] [[Straight-4|I4]]-engined [[coupe]] that was manufactured by [[Hond ...rims came as a dealer option. Unlike the USDM Preludes, JDM Preludes came with rear windshield wipers (except the '''Xi''').
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  • ...d sedan, the Honda Accord is consistently rated one of the very best. The four cylinder Accord is considered a great value. ...up to become an affordable luxury sedan. Alternatively, combine the Coupe with a [[V6|V6]] to create a sporty two-door that is also ideal for commuting.
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  • ...T''' pickup are, together with the [[Cadillac BLS]], the only [[Cadillac]] vehicles made outside of the United States, since the demise of the German-built [[C ...pickup truck. The 2007 Escalade was the official vehicle of Super Bowl XL, with MVP Hines Ward being awarded one of the first Escalades produced.
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  • ...in the United States in 1996. It was a Legacy [[station wagon]] with [[all-wheel drive]], body-cladding, off-road tires and slightly higher ground clearance ...moved from the lineup, but the L.L. Bean Edition and all 2.5 trims remain, with a slight [[horsepower]] upgrade in the 4-cyl. engine from 168[[hp]] to 175[
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  • ...wer will come from either the 160-HP 2.4L MIVEC four-cylinder — mated to a four-speed automatic transmission — while the up-level V6 uses a 230 horsepowe ...was designed by its former design chief [[Olivier Boulay]]. It is equipped with a 2.4 L engine producing 162 bhp.
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  • [[Image:794px-000_1351.jpg|thumb|right|200px|1975 Buick Electra Limited with ACRS]] There have been airbag-like devices for airplanes as early as the 1940s, with the first patents filed in the 1950s.
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  • ...ts for the steering wheel. Going back outside, the 2011 xB will be offered with two new colours: Army Rock and Elusive Blue. Prices start at $16,000 for th *For 2008 the xB has got a complete overhaul adding 600 Pounds and a 2.4L I-4 with 158 bhp besides revised styling.
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  • ...sion]]. Power-assisted four-wheel [[disc brake]]s and [[rack and pinion]] steering were also specified. The 1971 Pantera could accelerate to 60&nbsp;mph (97& ...Cleveland engine was used with lower compression (from 11:1 to 8.6:1) but with more aggressive camshaft timing. Many changes were made internally, includ
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  • ...components stiffened in an effort to reduce noise and increase durability. Wheel covers were restyled and the automatic transmission shift points were alter 1999- Drum brakes replace the discs used on previous models with ABS.
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  • ...ion]. It is based heavily on the [[Toyota Camry]] platform which it shares with the [[Toyota Highlander]]. The RX 350 was introduced in 1997 as the Toyota ...0 will also feature an updated DVD [[Navigation System|navigation system]] with better graphics, voice controlled destination inputs, and retains a usefull
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  • ...ssion = 7-speed Auto w/ Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and manual shift mode with Synchro-Rev Match, 2WD and AWD ...full-size SUV, and shares the [[Nissan F-Alpha platform|F-Alpha]] platform with the [[Nissan Titan]] [[pickup truck]].
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  • ...out any major modifications to the body or trim. Certain features as power steering, disc brakes, and larger engines were added through they years, but the des ...August 1965 to August 1966 and a second August 1966 sequence number began with A00000.
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  • ...gined a modern [[Ferrari P]] and in June of that year he signed a contract with Pininfarina to make the image take shape.<ref name="p45">{{web cite|url=htt Its design began in September 2005 with sketches by Jason Castriota moving through computer aided sculpture and str
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  • ...e aging [[Chevrolet Cavalier|Cavalier]]. The Cobalt is intended to compete with Japanese cars like the [[Honda Civic]] and [[Toyota Corolla]]. ...h a [[coupe]] and [[sedan]] and is based upon the GM Delta platform, along with the [[Chevrolet HHR]], [[Pontiac G5]], [[Saturn ION]], and European [[Opel
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  • ...r [[DOHC]] inline-4 <br> 3.5 liter [[SOHC]] [[V6]] <br> 2.4 liter inline-4 with [[BAS]] electric assist ...oline-electric engine. While the [[V6]] and [[hybrid]] are only available with [[automatic transmission]]s, the [[I-4]] is available in both an [[automati
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  • ...in its advertising. The next-generation Neon, however, would change that with the ferocious SRT-4 model in 2003 - a Neon that many owners would call anyt ...998 (using the "R/T" badge on a front-drive Neon certainly didn't sit well with some Mopar fans, who thought the use of such a hallowed badge on such a car
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  • | 4-door [[fastback]]<br>4-door [[fastback]] long wheel base<br>4-door [[shooting break]] (estate) Available models were a four-door [[fastback]], a [[station wagon|break]] (estate), and a long-[[wheelba
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  • ...designers. He wanted to recreate the Beetle but with a Brazilian flair and with the Brazilian market in mind. That car was the '''Volkswagen Brasília''' ...ototypes were expensive and VW was looking for a new cheap car, to compete with the brand new [[Chevrolet Chevette|Chevette]], from [[Chevrolet]].
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  • ...was largely the same car as the outgoing, first generation [[Audi S4|S4]], with the only visible differences being new body-cladding and badging. ...I system. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/08/audi-unveils-facelifted-a6-with-new.html]
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  • ...In 2001, the Revo and its rivals overtook the passenger car category with vehicles like Toyota's own [[Toyota Corolla|Corolla]] and the [[Honda Civic]]. It wa ...Engine, and a 2.4 Diesel Engine. Majority of Revos being sold are equipped with 2.4 Diesel Engine. Before being discontinued in 2005, the top trim line, th
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  • ...pany had changed hands. In that year the automobile division was spun off (with financing from [[Vickers]]) as an independent concern in Adderley Park, Bir ...[Deasy Motor Company]], which became [[Siddeley-Deasy]]. This later merged with [[Armstrong-Whitworth]] to become [[Armstrong Siddeley]]. In 1912 they wer
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  • ...ter dial and controlled via five-way switches on each side of the steering wheel. [[Lincoln]] also features its own MyFord Touch based system called [[MyLin * Improved visual presentation of SYNC® with Traffic, Directions and Information app adds directional arrows, street nam
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  • ...mpany]] to mark their 50th anniversary. The Honda S2000 did not disappoint with its 9000 [[RPM|rpm]] [[redline]] (Giving it the highest production car [[re With over 40 years of Honda racing technology packed into this little ragtop roa
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  • ...ayed on a dash mounted screen. Several hundred functions can be controlled with this device. ...nted lever. The Steptronic transmission can also be operated with steering wheel mounted buttons. These buttons can be used for manually shifting gears. The
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  • ...eleration and handling. Today most tires, especially those fitted to motor vehicles, are manufactured from synthetic rubber, however other materials such as st ...eer Robert William Thomson, born in Stonehaven, Scotland, as the '''Aerial Wheel'''. This invention consisted of a canvas inner tube surrounded by a leathe
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  • ...engines. It is similar to the [[Lincoln Navigator]], especially for 2004 with the introduction of the ''Limited'' trim line, only to be suceeded in 2007 .... The new model resembles the trucks from its [[Ford F-Series|F-Series]], with a three-bar grille, large headlights, and domed hood. The biggest differen
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  • ...ycles, he used similar technology when he created an [[automobile]] with a four-stroke engine of his own design between the rear wheels. Power was transmit ...' which had several modifications, and in 1887, the definitive ''Model 3'' with wooden wheels was introduced.
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  • ...cinded and Buick went nuts with the GS455 and GS Stage 1. These two, along with the GS350, continued on through 1972. ...GSX also was introduced in 1970. Similar to GTO's Judge, it came standard with the standard 455 and had the Stage 1 as an option. It was available in two
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  • ...e present. The original 4Runner was little more than a Toyota pickup truck with a fiberglass shell over the bed, but the model has since undergone signific ...ping the V8 engine option and will soldier on with either a 161-horsepower four-cylinder or a 268-horsepower six.[http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/10/more-n
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  • ...[automatic transmission|automatic]] with Steptronic <br> 8-speed Automatic with Steptronic The new generation BMW X5 is 60 mm (2.4 in) wider, 165 mm (6.5 in) longer; with a 110 mm (4.3 in) longer wheelbase, but remains at the height of the E53 X5
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  • ...aised by the Duke of Veragua in the 19th century, it fought an epic battle with the matador 'El Chicorro' in Madrid on July 11, 1869. This animal became le ...hour (340 km/h) tested by Sandro Munari. The Diablo was originally [[rear wheel drive]] and the engine was [[Mid-engine design|mid-mounted]] to aid its wei
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  • ...that will ensure a super clean environment for future generations to come (with mileage ratings in the mid 20's), but its performance will induce many a sm ...ormally associated with [[V8]] engines. In addition, [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid vehicles]] in the marketplace are more so a trendy (if not conscientious) choice, so
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  • ...p'' and ''Mercedes 40 hp Simplex''. Jellinek seems to have become obsessed with the name and even had his name changed to Jellinek-Mercedes. Maybach quit D ...nd name, ''[[Mercedes-Benz]]'', created in 1926 when it was applied to all vehicles produced by the new company, [[Daimler Benz|Daimler-Benz AG]], resulting fr
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  • ...r Office. At the end of the First World War, AC Cars started making motor vehicles again, designing and building many successful cars at Ferry Works. In 1922 ...nly using components left over from previous models. Agreement was reached with [[Standard Motor Company|Standard]] to supply new chassis and in 1932 a new
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  • ...as the result, it had offered a smoother ride and better ride and handling with the 50:50 weight distribution. It won numerous awards but had stirred a sma ...luetooth connectivity and leather appointed seats and steering wheel along with the stainless steel exhaust pipe. Prices vary across model to model. The pe
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  • ...] [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] utilizes a four-cylinder gasoline engine together with electric motors to produce a peak of 187 [[HP|HP]] (140 kW). ...ront grille with sleeker, slanted headlights and raised, squared-off trunk with sloping taillights.
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  • ...'8C Competizone'''. The 8C goes on sale next year for $227,000 (€165,000), with a limited production of 500 units (100 of which will make it to America). I ...built but not produced. These 6C 2500 models were among the last vehicles with links to the pre-war cars.<ref name="ultimatecarpage.com">{{Cite web|url=ht
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  • ...h. The World Engine is a family of fuel- and emissions-efficient aluminium four-cylinder petrol engines co-developed by DaimlerChrysler’s Chrysler Group, ...expect from a V-8,” said Pete Gladysz, Senior Manager – Powertrain, SRT. “With the engine in the all-new Dodge Caliber SRT4, we were able to take advantag
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  • ...ality for work, travel, and pleasure--could reduce the world's 800,000,000 vehicles to a fraction of that number within a few decades.<ref>{{cite news | url=ht ...Project]] on autonomous vehicles (1987-1995), the [[2getthere]] passenger vehicles (using the FROG-navigation technology) from the Netherlands, the ARGO resea
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  • ...performance model in the [[Dodge]] range. The current Chargers are [[rear wheel drive]] sedans. ...hrysler's new 3.6 litre ''Pentastar'' [[V6]] for the SE and Rallye models (with power sent to the back) or a 5.7 litre HEMI V8 for the R/T. The R/T is avai
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  • ...the [[Jaguar XK120|XK120]], included better brakes and [[rack and pinion]] steering. A [[jump seat]] was added to the [[coupe]] version to improve practicalit ...e first Jaguar sports car to be offered with an automatic transmission. As with the XK120, the availability of wire wheels and dual exhausts were options a
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  • ...sold in Mexico, which is part of North America. See http://www.ford.com.mx/vehicles/homevehicle.asp?idModel=COU --> It is considered to be the forerunner of th ...a sub-2 liter four cylinder engine, a four speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive, an impressive load capability of 1,400 lb (635 kg) considering its
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  • ...wheel drive]] will be added for 2007, and a [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] version with Ford's 2nd generation [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] engine will be available in la The Milan, along with the Mercury brand, will cease production following the 2010 model year.
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  • ...d only in 2006, the model enjoyed long market life in just one generation, with its basic form unchanged, albeit having been significantly updated througho ...r. In 2002, yet another facelift took place, giving the model the steering wheel from the [[Nissan_Primera#Nissan_Primera_P12_.28Mk_IIII.2C_2001.E2.80.94pre
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  • ...6-speed 6F50 automatic with SelectShift, FWD/AWD<br>6-speed 6F55 automatic with SelectShift, FWD/AWD ...d as three letters and not as a Mark ''xx'' name like the Lincolns of old, vehicles let go of more traditionnal and aged nameplates like Zephyr or Continental.
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  • ...im in an interior swathed in saddle-color Nappa leather, Berber floor mats with Black and Chestnut accent binding complete the look. Other creature comfort ...tures available for the first time in a Jeep included Quadra-Drive II four wheel drive and a rear-seat DVD player. In addition, 2006 saw the debut of the S
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  • ...wheel drive (1, 2, 2A, 3)<br>2-speed transfer box, permanent 4 wheel drive with vacuum-operated center differential lock (109" Stage 1 V8) ...design, and retaining very similar looks. Land Rover say that 70% of these vehicles ''ever made'' are still in use today- a claim first made in the 1992 brochu
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  • ...and. Modest production continued to 1981, however. During this time, 2,677 vehicles were made. ...r. [[Rudolf Uhlenhaut]] when he retired. He had designed the car, together with [[Fritz Nallinger]] and [[Karl Wilfert]]
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  • ...Doble, Buick’s special vehicles manager: "It has classic styling combined with contemporary proportions. If you’re talking about customized cars, the Bl Retractable convertible with styling from the ‘30s
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  • : ''Not to be confused with the [[Hyundai Pony]] car.'' ...porty or performance-oriented image. "''It was small by Detroit standards, with sporty styling... [a]nd the rear wheels were driven by an engine — ideall
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  • ...ealth failed and the firm was forced to close. He was eventually diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. ...Accelerometer, for recording the acceleration and braking of road and rail vehicles.
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  • ...are referred to as a '''Doble''' because of their founding or association with [[Abner Doble]]<ref>Walton J.N. (1965-74) ''Doble Steam Cars, Buses, Lorrie ...n and Warren. All were at one time associated with the automobile company, with Abner, John and Warren as the leading lights.
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  • ...decessors and descendants, the F355 is a fairly common car (for a Ferrari) with approx. 11,273 units produced. ...98 the [[Formula One]] style paddle gear shift transmission was introduced with the Ferrari 355 F1 (note the dropping of the F before the 355) adding £6,0
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  • ...ification) which was offered during model year 2002. All G20s were [[front-wheel drive]] and were built in Oppama, Japan. ...pes such as the [[BMW_3-Series|BMW 3-series]], reflected in advertisements with the tagline "Born in Japan, Educated in Europe, Now Acclaimed in America."
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  • ...its very competitive sport coupe class by providing excellent performance with pleasing luxury and build quality. ...ies engine proves to have significant potential for tuning, a trait shared with the B-series engines previously employed in the Integra and certain perform
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  • ...[[Pontiac Grand Am]] (which previously shared its platform and components with the [[Oldsmobile Alero]]). It is currently reminiscent of the [[Mitsubishi ...ending on trim and body style, but all versions come equipped with [[front wheel drive]]. Some of the standout features include:
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  • ...lthough they ''are'' part of ''amphibious assault''. Nor are Ground effect vehicles, such as Ekranoplans. The former don't offer any real land transportation a ...which use auger-like barrels which propel a vehicle through muddy terrain with a twisting motion. [http://stinet.dtic.mil/oai/oai?verb=getRecord&metadataP
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  • ...y [[Lancia]], one of the first designed using wind tunnel in collaboration with [[Battista Farina]] and Politecnico di Torino, achieving a record low drag ...under died: this was the last of [[Vincenzo Lancia]]'s designs, featuring four pillarless doors.
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  • ...e H3 is priced from $29,500 to just under $40,000. Sales have been strong, with the 33,140 sold in 2005 making up 58% of Hummer's total sales for the year. ...rd five-speed manual transmission or 19 mpg when equipped with an optional four-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]. Both transmissions are rated at
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  • ...f up to 1300 hp. The chassis and body is made entirely out of carbon fiber with no engine subframe hence the chassis is exceptionally rigid. The car will w Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • ...1899, Percy Riley moved from producing motorcycles to his first prototype four-wheeled quadricycle. In 1900, Riley sold a single three-wheeled automobile, ...lied engines for Riley motorcycles, but the company soon began to focus on four-wheeled automobiles. Their Vee-Twin Tourer prototype, produced in 1905, can
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  • ...e with twin SU carburettors. Also from the Herald came the rack and pinion steering and coil-and-wishbone front suspension up front, and at the rear a single t ...ed to both as "Triumph Spitfire Mk I" and "Spitfire 4", not to be confused with the later Spitfire Mark IV.
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  • ...with Parkinson’s disease and was reportedly much grieved that this, along with cataracts in both eyes, prevented him from "doing any official job" during ...an engineer, Frederick Lanchester was a man of diverse interests, blessed with a fine singing voice<ref name=Motor196811/>. Under the pseudonym of Paul
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  • For an engine with fuel injection, an ECU or engine control unit, will determine the quantity But this latter mostly applies only to manual transmission equipped vehicles.
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  • The '''Mercury Sable''' is a Large Front or All Wheel Drive Luxury [[Sedan]] produced by [[Mercury]] and manufactured at the Chic ...line-up and was copied by many automakers in the early nineties but never with the same success Mercury had. The Sable was refreshed in 1992 and received
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  • ...ile it looked very unusual in 1955, public tastes appear to have caught up with the DS in the post-[[Ford Taurus]]/[[Audi 100]] era. ...1957 to appeal to more cost-conscious buyers. The ID shared the same body with the DS, but had more traditional features under
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  • ...gains a restyled grille, dark colored 15-inch BBS alloys, a Momo steering wheel and gear lever, plus the option of full leather sport seats or a set of Rec Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • ...he first LF-A concept premiered in 2005, followed in 2007 by a second LF-A with a more completely furnished interior and exterior. The third version of the ...to go into production in late 2010, with a projected run of 500 hand-built vehicles at an estimated base price of $US375,000.<ref name=bwlaunch/> A circuit-tun
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  • ...ded paper" designs. Originally, the name Kiwi was proposed, but in keeping with the E naming format of Lotus tradition, the name was changed to Esprit. His The original Esprit was lauded for its handling and is said to have the best steering of any Esprit. However, it was generally regarded as lacking power, especia
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  • ...between body styles. The ''SE/SEL/SEC'' cars were renamed the ''S-Class'', with alphanumerical designations inverted. For example the both 500SE and 500SEL As with its predecessor, the W140 was the first of the "next generation" of Mercede
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  • ...phanumeric model designations for the line-up was thought to be in keeping with the naming conventions of Cadillac's foreign competitors which universally ...f Cadillac features. Though more expensive than every other Cadillac model with a base price of $12,479, the Seville was a smash hit and spawned several im
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  • ...urbocharged four cylinder<br>2.7 litre four cylinder<br>2.5 litre 16-valve four cylinder ...arrera GT, along with a brand-new Porsche designed and developed 2.5 litre four cylinder engine. The car was the brainchild of the newly appointed '''Peter
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  • ...sp;L to 2.5&nbsp;L. It was an all-alloy [[pushrod engine|pushrod]] design with a single camshaft between the cylinder banks. A [[Hemi|hemispherical]] com ...]] [[drum brake]]s. The front suspension was a [[sliding pillar]] design, with rear [[semi-trailing arm]]s replaced by a [[de Dion tube]] in the [[#Fourth
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  • ...ing]], or replacing the [[engine]] to give more power, and changing the [[wheel]]s and [[tire]]s to improve traction and handling. Such modifications were ...nd irreversible modification of surviving historic - some even very rare - vehicles rather than the traditional hot rodding concept of the salvage and remanufa
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  • ...gears and one reverse gear, although manual transmissions have been built with as few as 2 and as many as 7 gears. Some manuals are referred to by the nu ...entirely mechanical unsynchronized gearing systems. They could be shifted, with multiple gear ratios available to the operator, and even had reverse. But
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  • ...ed in black leather. The steering wheel is also finished in black leather with red inserts and a tricolour hub. The new instrument panel features dials ma *Fiat has created another special edition 500 in conjunction with Diesel clothing and unveiled at the 2008 [[Paris Motor Show]], called the '
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  • ...eone/Loyale. It came with a 2.0&nbsp;L engine and was available with [[all wheel drive]], which later became standard worldwide. In Australia, where it is s ...c toys including radar based cruise control, GPS navigation, keyless entry with push button starting, and automatic windshield wipers. On Oct 2009, Subaru
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  • ...th common mechanical components beneath their distinctive exteriors, these vehicles were a lucrative segment of the post-World War II automotive marketplace. ...end, by appointments, features, and style over actual vehicle performance. With great variability within the market, however, this is not absolute but a ge
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  • ...ocorsa, in which upshift and downshift paddles are mounted on the steering wheel; this is intended to simulate Formula One driving. ...s shorter than that of the coupe. The Spyder seats two and the Coupe seats four.
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  • ...o automobiles built after World War II, and lists superlatives for earlier vehicles separately. The list is also limited to production road cars that: ...use, and to transport people on public roads (no commercial or industrial vehicles are eligible);
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  • ...hrysler made the first effort at a fundamental change in automotive design with the Chrysler Airflow, which ultimately represented one of the most serious ...ngineers Fred Zeder and Owen Skelton, began a series of wind tunnel tests, with the cooperation of [[Orville Wright]], to study which forms were the most e
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  • ...een 1983 and 1997. It is probably one of the most representative hatchback vehicles of the 1980s. It was declared 'Car of the Decade' by CAR magazine in 1990. ...Peugeot Citroën]] suspension layout of [[Macpherson struts]] at the front, with torsion bar suspension rear suspension, that debuted in the [[Peugeot 305]]
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  • ...(cabriolet) version is made under license in Austria. It shares platforms with the [[Opel Vectra]] and the [[Cadillac BLS]], although is only similar enou ...crossover. [http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090211.003/new-saab-9-3x-revealed-with-video][http://jalopnik.com/5151184/2010-saab-9+3x-bows-a-tad-bit-earlier-th
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  • ...tre four cylinder <br> 2.5 litre four cylinder <br> 2.0 litre turbocharged four cylinder ...cheap, fast and easy to produce sports coupe. Porsche set about this task with gusto, and quickly designed the basis of a brief-completing coupe. It would
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  • ...riced $1,605 below the comparable Stratus and features $985 more content. Four models are offered: Dodge Avenger SE, Dodge Avenger SXT and Dodge Avenger R ...er tires have been fitted and the car rides a bit lower to the ground. The steering has also been reworked to offer a more precise feeling and better level of
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  • ...as one of the most refined, well-engineered, and technologically advanced vehicles in the high-end luxury car segment. As the LS' suspension is tuned primaril ...ar.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/10/us-spec-2010-lexus-ls460-facelift-with.html]
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  • ...extras by default. Furthermore, the military]usually design their vehicles with off-roading in mind, such as a [[Jeep]] or [[HMMWV]], or buy them from off- ...in "off-road" aspects during the rainy season, when extra gears and [[four wheel drive]] can become desirable or even necessary. In Western countries the te
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  • ...Spyker's aviation heritage, as was the case with all previous models, but with a clear emphasis on the second-generation aircraft ...V8 attached to a choice of either a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox (with paddle shifters). Stopping the car are massive AP brakes peering behind 19-
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  • ...e average car enthusiast the ability to experiance a mid-[[engine]] [[rear-wheel drive]] vehicle without needing a load of cash. Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • ...sold by [[Toyota]] in Japan from 1981 to 2004. The Soarer débuted in 1981 with the Z10 series, replacing the [[Toyota Crown|Toyota Crown Coupe]], which to Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • ...and 401 lb-ft). The LX continues as Lexus' largest and most luxurious SUV, with a capacity for eight. ...seats, and a 9-inch DVD rear-seat entertainment system. XM Satellite Radio with NavTraffic is standard.
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  • ...ly edited to ensure the 75-minute special could fit into the one hour slot with commercial breaks on Dave. However recent repeats of the special on Dave ar ...g |official site=Radiotimes.com |accessdate=2008-12-26}}</ref> The primary vehicles of this special were motorbikes.<ref name="namewewerethereman">{{Cite web |
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  • The '''history of the automobile''' begins as early as 1769, with the creation of [[steam power|steam-powered]] [[automobile]]s capable of hu ...propulsion is a creation of German inventor [[Nikolaus Otto]]. The similar four-stroke [[diesel engine]] was also invented by a German, [[Rudolf Diesel]].
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  • ...soline engine]]. It had three wheels, being steered by the front wheel and with the passengers and the engine being supported by the two in the rear—some ...z designed and patented the first internal combustion ''[[boxer engine]]'' with horizontally-opposed pistons, which continues to be the design principle fo
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  • ...r ''Supra''.<ref name="OSS">{{cite web|url=http://www.toyota.com/html/shop/vehicles/supra.html|work=Toyota.com|title=Official Toyota Supra Web Site|accessdate= ...-6|inline 6-cylinder engine]], one of the few piston engine configurations with theoretically perfect [[Engine balance|mechanical balance]], leading to ver
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  • ...ich eschews the awkward triangular foglamps in favor of an AMG-like fascia with the foglamps now being thin LED strips similar to the [[Porsche 997|997]] [ ...e '''S600 Guard Pullman''', a 6356 mm extended wheelbase S-Class bristling with the latest developments in protection technology.[http://carscoop.blogspot.
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  • ...with each generation over the years. Earlier versions were [[FR layout]] with a [[live axle]] mounted on [[leaf spring]]s. Later versions had a multilin ...and silver carbon-style instrument shift finisher enhance its sportiness. With the front protector installed in the display model, its unique styling is e
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  • ...nder petrol <br> 1,248 cc inline four-cylinder diesel <br> 1,368 cc inline four-cylinder petrol ...ress, and has put Fiat back on the map as a small-car force to be reckoned with. It is built in Tychy, Poland, by Fiat's Polish division, and is sold throu
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  • | Front engine, rear-wheel drive The 1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer four-door hardtop was aimed squarely at the market segment dominated by the [[Ch
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  • ...find this out when the load in the rear shifted at high speed in a corner with a resultant loss of control. Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options
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  • ...This is particularly noticeable when compared to the Z4 M, which continued with the heavier S54 iron block engine. ...epower and 220 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual transmission was standard with an optional 6-speed automatic. Standard 17-inch wheels were standard on bot
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  • ...o offered as a passenger compact van called the Greenbrier, and commercial vehicles were also initially offered; the "Corvan 95" panel van and two versions of Design began in 1956 under the auspices of [[Ed Cole]], and the first vehicles rolled off the assembly line in late 1959 as part of the 1960 model year (i
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  • ...two exterior colors - quartz silver (limited edition), obsidian black, and with Xenon lights, 17-inch alloy wheels and black maple walnut trim. ...rsche]] "[[Tiptronic]]" system). Exterior changes included a revised front with a steeper rake, similar to the [[Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class|CLK]], and restyle
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  • Start off with a brief Introduction to the particular MODEL. Please DO NOT use the same In ...nd the features include ABS, dual front and side airbags, leather steering wheel, remote central locking alarm system and more. The Polo Edition is powered
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  • Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options ...so used in the [[Volvo XC90]] but with twin Garrett turbochargers equipped with Variable Boost. This allows the user to choose from 450 BHP (Road setting,
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  • Packards were advertised with the slogan ''"Ask the Man Who Owns One"''. ...uced a number of innovations in its designs, including the modern steering wheel and the first production 12-cylinder engine.
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  • '''Holden''' is an Australian automotive manufacturer with ties to [[General Motors]]. It is an icon in the region. .... The Holden 48/215, introduced in 1948, was a medium-sized vehicle fitted with a 132 in³ (2.15 L) engine, and based on a design proposed for the 1949 [[C
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  • Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options ...ature, the rear portion of the bonnet is raised in an event of a collision with a pedestrian. The other feature involves infrared cameras that detect pedes
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  • ...ually retro-futuristic 2005-2009 [[Ford Mustang]]. The Challenger competes with the resurrected 2010 [[Chevrolet Camaro]] and usher in a new age of muscle ...e the car's handling with reworked suspension (ie. firmer shocks), quicker steering ratio, more negative camber than before and unique a chin spoiler up front
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  • ...driver who travels 15,000 miles (24,000 km) a year switches from a vehicle with 10&nbsp;mpg to 12&nbsp;mpg average fuel economy (0.10 gallons per mile to 0 ...s&keytype=ref&siteid=sci</ref> When comparing the gas savings of different vehicles, GPHM can be subtracted. MPG cannot.
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  • ...es-Benz]]'' as its automobile trademark. A further merger occurred in 1998 with ''[[Chrysler]]'' to become ''DaimlerChrysler''. The name was finally change ...n the air (the basis for a symbol Daimler devised of a three pointed star, with each point indicating a different way).
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  • ...dies: he drove in these at [[Le Mans]] and [[12 Hours of Sebring|Sebring]] with some success in the early 50s. In 1955, he worked with the Chappe brothers to be amongst the pioneers of auto glass fibre construc
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  • '''Battery electric vehicles''' or '''BEV'''s are [[electric vehicle]]s whose main energy storage is in ...mes used, forming a type of [[hybrid vehicle]]. Batteries used in electric vehicles include "flooded" lead-acid, absorbed glass mat, NiCd, nickel metal hydride
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  • ...ance police cars and motorcycles. After he was banned from driving police vehicles by the force (after using a blowtorch as a heater in one of the cruisers) h ...r and even helped his widow pay for Miller's funeral costs. While working with Miller, Tucker met chief mechanic John Eddie Offutt, who would later help T
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  • ...r--> ever produced by the company. The DMC-12 featured [[gull-wing door]]s with a brushed stainless steel body. It was famously featured in the ''Back to t ...or. Around 8,583 DMC-12s were made before production fizzled in late 1982, with final production taking place in early 1983. Today, about six thousand De L
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  • ...al cars and to racing cars—has severely stagnated during the last three or four decades. Racing regulations in particular have banned many advanced technol ...V) version would also be built, which combines extreme off-road capability with great ruggedness and, again, as much super-car-like performance as possible
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  • ...white stripes. Contrary to popular belief, very few GT350s were delivered with the optional "Le Mans" (or "LeMans") stripes, which run the length of the e ...Paxton]] [[supercharger]]s, but not the No-Spin limited slip differential, with an option price of US$670; the engine was rated at 440 hp.<ref>''Hot Rod''
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  • ...its efficient slant-six engine and cool styling. The Valiant went through four generations, spinning off popular variants like the [[Plymouth Duster|Duste ...Chrysler all decided to turn that around at the same time. Chevy came out with the Corvair, Ford the Falcon (the original name for the Valiant!) and Plymo
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  • ...(including the many who were there) might well disagree with my thoughts. With that caveat, I place the defining origin point for hot rods and hot rod cul ...nd a sense of freedom and excitement bred by their experiences in the war. With a period of peace and the steadily increasing prosperity of the country as
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  • From the late 19th century Willhelm Maybach, together with [[Gottlieb Daimler]], developed light, high-speed internal combustion engin ...f the Versailles Treaty in 1919 the company started producing large luxury vehicles, branded as [[Maybach]]. This continued until the company joined the Germa
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  • ...the 1960s and 70s with great success until it was supplanted by the front wheel drive [[Chevrolet Citation|Citation]] in 1980. The Nova name would reappea ...speed manual or 2-speed Powerglide automatic. SSs could have bucket seats with a floor console-shift.
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  • ...des. As is common with Mercury vehicles, the Cougar shared basic platforms with Ford models. Originally this was the [[Ford Mustang|Mustang]], but later ve ...n quad headlights, extra chrome-laden trim and large horizontal taillights with the ultra-cool sequential turn-signal design borrowed from the [[Ford Thund
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  • | 1967-1977 with 37,204 examples | Four-door saloon sedan
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  • *Available Full-color, GPS Map Navigation System with 7-inch (17.8 cm) display provides convenient directions and traffic alerts ...Entertainment System includes an 8-inch (20.3 cm) color monitor that works with the radio DVD player. The display conveniently folds down from the headline
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  • 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Rises Above the Rest With Class-leading Innovations and Three Convertible Top Offerings ...inforces its leadership position as America’s favorite convertible company with all-new Sebring Convertible
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  • ...r example a starter/generator for a gas turbine or Traction motors used on vehicles often perform both tasks. ...propulsion of large ships, and for such purposes as pipeline compressors, with ratings in the millions of watts. Electric motors may be classified by the
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  • ...s role on the BBC TV show ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' along with co-presenters [[Richard Hammond]] and [[James May]]. He also writes weekly ...hese proved so popular that they started selling them through the business with sufficient success to be able to pay the fees for Clarkson to attend Hill H
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