Alfa Romeo 164 Pro-Car '64
The Alfa Romeo 164 (codenamed Type 164) is a four-door executive saloon that was manufactured by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 1987 to 1998 and designed by Pininfarina. From the early eighties the European rounds of the F1 championship were supported by a 'Pro Car' series which saw famous drivers battle it out before each F1 race in a heavily modified BMW M1. As the M1 came to the end of its production runs a new car or a new series was needed to replace the Pro Car series as support race. A new series was proposed with cars very similar to the contemporary F1 cars but with a body similar to road cars, a true silhouette series.
Only one car was built for the series as most manufacturers didn't want to invest the money needed. Alfa Romeo's race department Alfa Corse built that one car with a lot of help from the Brabham F1 team. The silhouette built resembled Alfa's top model of the time, the 164.
The engine remains completely unique as it is the only Alfa Romeo V10 engine ever built, this unusual powerplant was originally planned to be used by the Ligier F1 team and produced 620 hp at 13300 rpm and 280 lb·ft of torque at 9500 rpm. Weighting only 750 kg, the car had a top speed of over 340 km/h, it was actually a bit faster than the F1 cars as its body-shape allowed for much higher top speed.
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Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ S / Toyota 86 '12
Toyota rocked the world when it introduced its new rear-wheel-drive sports car under the Scion banner called the FR-S. In Japan and other parts of the world, the car is marketed as the Toyota 86 (Subaru offers its own version of the car called the BRZ).
The FR-S/BRZ/86 is a return to traditional sports car fundamentals: it incorporates a front-engine/rear-wheel-drive layout, features a lightweight body, and world-class handling. These are the same virtues that applied to the original "86", the AE86 (Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno of the 1980s), which has since become a classic.
It's no secret that FR-S/BRZ/86 was developed jointly with Subaru. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-4 engine that's mated to a conventional 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic with manual shifting capabilities via paddles located behind the steering wheel. Power is rated at 197 HP that peaks at 7000 rpm and 151 lb.-ft. of torque coming at 6600 rpm. While this output doesn't seem like much on paper, the FR-S/BRZ/86 is remarkably quick, being able to dash to 60 mph in about six seconds. Part of the credit here goes to the car's low curb weight of about 1225 kg. But what's most impressive about the new Toyota sports car is its handling. Thanks to its nimble nature, the FR-S/BRZ/86 behaves like an extension of your body through twisty corners. It's rack-and-pinion steering system is super quick and exhibits excellent feedback of the road surface, while the sports-tuned suspension provides rock-solid stability through all variety of turns.
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The FR-S/BRZ/86 is a return to traditional sports car fundamentals: it incorporates a front-engine/rear-wheel-drive layout, features a lightweight body, and world-class handling. These are the same virtues that applied to the original "86", the AE86 (Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno of the 1980s), which has since become a classic.
It's no secret that FR-S/BRZ/86 was developed jointly with Subaru. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated flat-4 engine that's mated to a conventional 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic with manual shifting capabilities via paddles located behind the steering wheel. Power is rated at 197 HP that peaks at 7000 rpm and 151 lb.-ft. of torque coming at 6600 rpm. While this output doesn't seem like much on paper, the FR-S/BRZ/86 is remarkably quick, being able to dash to 60 mph in about six seconds. Part of the credit here goes to the car's low curb weight of about 1225 kg. But what's most impressive about the new Toyota sports car is its handling. Thanks to its nimble nature, the FR-S/BRZ/86 behaves like an extension of your body through twisty corners. It's rack-and-pinion steering system is super quick and exhibits excellent feedback of the road surface, while the sports-tuned suspension provides rock-solid stability through all variety of turns.
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Isn't it Toyota GT86 or am I missing smething?死の (Shino) wrote:Toyota 86 '12
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It's sold in Asia as just the "Toyota 86", in Europe and probably other parts of the world it is sold as the "GT86".Viktor Karpenko wrote:Isn't it Toyota GT86 or am I missing smething?死の (Shino) wrote:Toyota 86 '12
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Yes, you are, King of Typos.Viktor Karpenko wrote:am I missing smething?
It's also sold in South America as just the "86", and it's sold in Central America under a completely different name too IIRC.GodEneru wrote:It's sold in Asia as just the "Toyota 86", in Europe and probably other parts of the world it is sold as the "GT86".
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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pininfarina Coupe '64
The Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Coupe was a hugely significant model for the German manufacturer as it replaced both the high-end 300 SL and more mainstream 190 SL. Powered by a relatively modest 2.3 litre straight six, it would surely have appealed more to customers, who had previously bought a 190 SL.
In order to provide an altogether more exclusive option, Mercedes-Benz commissioned Italian Carrozzeria Pininfarina to create a design for the 230 SL Coupe of their own, while retaining enough of the original lines to make the car instantly recognisable. Several of Pininfarina's stylists pitched their ideas for the revised 230 SL Coupe. Eventually, it was young American designer Tom Tjaarda, who was awarded the assignment. Although he was just 28 years old, this was not the first major job for Tjaarda at Pininfarina.
Ahead of the 1964 Paris Motor Show debut, the anticipation was high within Pininfarina. Accordingly, the very elegant machine received universal acclaim and was one of the absolute stars of the salon. For reasons unknown, this was to be the car's only public appearance and it was not followed up by a small production run. The unique show car was eventually sold to a German newspaper magnate before being sold to the United States. Not seen in public for many years, it eventually re-appeared during the 1990s.
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In order to provide an altogether more exclusive option, Mercedes-Benz commissioned Italian Carrozzeria Pininfarina to create a design for the 230 SL Coupe of their own, while retaining enough of the original lines to make the car instantly recognisable. Several of Pininfarina's stylists pitched their ideas for the revised 230 SL Coupe. Eventually, it was young American designer Tom Tjaarda, who was awarded the assignment. Although he was just 28 years old, this was not the first major job for Tjaarda at Pininfarina.
Ahead of the 1964 Paris Motor Show debut, the anticipation was high within Pininfarina. Accordingly, the very elegant machine received universal acclaim and was one of the absolute stars of the salon. For reasons unknown, this was to be the car's only public appearance and it was not followed up by a small production run. The unique show car was eventually sold to a German newspaper magnate before being sold to the United States. Not seen in public for many years, it eventually re-appeared during the 1990s.
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Volkswagen New Beetle RSi '00
The Golf was a fitting successor to the original Beetle, supplying people with basic and affordable modes of transport. That said, the Beetle still enjoyed popularity despite not being produced for the U.S. for decades. Volkswagen, seeing an opportunity, unveiled the Concept 1 at the 1994 North American International Auto Show in Detroit that was instantly recognizable as a modern interpretation on the classic. The car received instant approval from the public and the media, and production commenced almost immediately. The New Beetle hit showroom floors in 1998.
The mechanical makeup of the New Beetle was totally different from the original. Before, its trademark had been an air-cooled mounted at the rear, but now, fully using mechanisms from the Golf IV, it became an FF (Front engine, front drive) car powered by a water-cooled engine.
The base engine was a 2.0-liter DOHC inline-4 that produced 115 HP. The New Beetle also received a high performance model in the lineup called the Turbo. It came with a turbocharged version of the engine that accounted for 148 HP. Later, the RSi, an edition limited to 250 units appeared. It featured larger tires and a rear wing. It was equipped with a 3.2-liter V-6 that spit out 225 HP, allowing the car to reach a top speed of 246 km/h.
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The mechanical makeup of the New Beetle was totally different from the original. Before, its trademark had been an air-cooled mounted at the rear, but now, fully using mechanisms from the Golf IV, it became an FF (Front engine, front drive) car powered by a water-cooled engine.
The base engine was a 2.0-liter DOHC inline-4 that produced 115 HP. The New Beetle also received a high performance model in the lineup called the Turbo. It came with a turbocharged version of the engine that accounted for 148 HP. Later, the RSi, an edition limited to 250 units appeared. It featured larger tires and a rear wing. It was equipped with a 3.2-liter V-6 that spit out 225 HP, allowing the car to reach a top speed of 246 km/h.
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Cadillac Escalade EXT '07
The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV engineered and manufactured by Cadillac. It was Cadillac's first major entry into the popular SUV market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to German and Japanese competitors and to Ford's 1998 release of the Lincoln Navigator.
The Escalade EXT sport utility truck was introduced in 2002 from the Cadillac division of General Motors. It features a "Convert-a-Cab" composite pickup bed that can be expanded into the truck's cab through a bottom-hinged door. The EXT has four full-size doors and seating for five. The Escalade EXT (based on the Cadillac Escalade) was created as a direct competitor to the failed Lincoln Blackwood, a pickup truck based on the Ford F-150.
In 2007 a facelift version was released. The 2007 EXT was only offered with the 6.2 L V8 High Output engine. The all-aluminum 6.2 liter V8 at 403 horsepower and 417 lb.-ft. of torque engine is exclusive to the Escalade family. It uses variable valve timing (VVT) to optimize camshaft timing to improve low-rpm torque and high-rpm horsepower. To this 6.2 liter engine, a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission is mated.
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The Escalade EXT sport utility truck was introduced in 2002 from the Cadillac division of General Motors. It features a "Convert-a-Cab" composite pickup bed that can be expanded into the truck's cab through a bottom-hinged door. The EXT has four full-size doors and seating for five. The Escalade EXT (based on the Cadillac Escalade) was created as a direct competitor to the failed Lincoln Blackwood, a pickup truck based on the Ford F-150.
In 2007 a facelift version was released. The 2007 EXT was only offered with the 6.2 L V8 High Output engine. The all-aluminum 6.2 liter V8 at 403 horsepower and 417 lb.-ft. of torque engine is exclusive to the Escalade family. It uses variable valve timing (VVT) to optimize camshaft timing to improve low-rpm torque and high-rpm horsepower. To this 6.2 liter engine, a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission is mated.
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Maserati Ghibli SS Coupe '69
With the production of the 5000 GT all but finished, Maserati was due a new top-of-the-range Grand Tourer by the mid 1960s. Unlike the five-litre V8 powered machine that was available to custom order only, its replacement would need to be a proper production car with a unitary chassis to be viable in the quickly changing market. Accordingly, coach-builder Ghia and its highly talented designer Giorgietto Giugiaro were involved with project 'AM 115' from the very start.
Having recently joined Ghia from Bertone, Giugiaro was at one of his creative peaks in 1966, which was clearly reflected in the fabulous understated design of the new Maserati. Crisp lines and flowing panels were combined in the shark-like coupe body. The sharp nose featured a narrow, full-width grille and pop-up headlights. Another striking element was the fastback roof. Giugiaro spent just three months on the design but still considers it one of his finest.
Much of the running gear for the new Maserati was carried over from the existing Mexico and Quattroporte models. One major difference was the 4.7 litre engine, which was equipped with a competition inspired dry-sump system. This allowed the V8 to be fitted lower in the chassis, which in turn enabled Giugiaro to use an even lower engine cover. Equipped with four Weber carburettors, the twin-cam unit produced around 330 hp. It was mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, with a Borg Warner 3-speed automatic available as an option.
The big V8 was housed in a separate subframe that formed the front half of the chassis and also supported the suspension. At the front fully independent double wishbones with coil springs were fitted, while at the rear a traditional live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs was fitted. Stopping power was provided by hydraulic, servo-assisted discs on all four corners. Completed the Tipo AM 115 Maserati tipped the scales at a formidable 1530 kg.
Dubbed the Ghibli after a hot, dry, desert wind, the new Maserati made its debut in the fall of 1966 at the Turin Motor Show. Thanks to its stunning lines and powerful engine, the Ghibli was one of the show's big hits. Fortunately for Maserati, it also proved a big hit in the salesroom as the demand far exceeded the initial batch of 100 cars scheduled for production. In the following years, various tweaks small tweaks were made to the interior and exterior with the additional vents in the engine cover as the most obvious.
In November of 1968, the Ghibli range was expanded with a Spyder model, which came with an optional, steel hard-top. At the same time a slightly larger version of the V8 was announced for the new Ghibli ss model. Displacing just over 4.9 litre, the bigger engine was more powerful but also a little more docile thanks to a lower compression. Offered alongside the 'standard' Ghibli, the ss model was also available in Spyder form.
Dubbed the Ghibli after a hot, dry, desert wind, the new Maserati made its debut in the fall of 1966 at the Turin Motor Show. Thanks to its stunning lines and powerful engine, the Ghibli was one of the show's big hits. Fortunately for Maserati, it also proved a big hit in the salesroom as the demand far exceeded the initial batch of 100 cars scheduled for production. In the following years, various tweaks small tweaks were made to the interior and exterior with the additional vents in the engine cover as the most obvious.
In November of 1968, the Ghibli range was expanded with a Spyder model, which came with an optional, steel hard-top. At the same time a slightly larger version of the V8 was announced for the new Ghibli SS model. Displacing just over 4.9 litre, the bigger engine was more powerful but also a little more docile thanks to a lower compression. Offered alongside the 'standard' Ghibli, the SS model was also available in Spyder form.
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Having recently joined Ghia from Bertone, Giugiaro was at one of his creative peaks in 1966, which was clearly reflected in the fabulous understated design of the new Maserati. Crisp lines and flowing panels were combined in the shark-like coupe body. The sharp nose featured a narrow, full-width grille and pop-up headlights. Another striking element was the fastback roof. Giugiaro spent just three months on the design but still considers it one of his finest.
Much of the running gear for the new Maserati was carried over from the existing Mexico and Quattroporte models. One major difference was the 4.7 litre engine, which was equipped with a competition inspired dry-sump system. This allowed the V8 to be fitted lower in the chassis, which in turn enabled Giugiaro to use an even lower engine cover. Equipped with four Weber carburettors, the twin-cam unit produced around 330 hp. It was mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, with a Borg Warner 3-speed automatic available as an option.
The big V8 was housed in a separate subframe that formed the front half of the chassis and also supported the suspension. At the front fully independent double wishbones with coil springs were fitted, while at the rear a traditional live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs was fitted. Stopping power was provided by hydraulic, servo-assisted discs on all four corners. Completed the Tipo AM 115 Maserati tipped the scales at a formidable 1530 kg.
Dubbed the Ghibli after a hot, dry, desert wind, the new Maserati made its debut in the fall of 1966 at the Turin Motor Show. Thanks to its stunning lines and powerful engine, the Ghibli was one of the show's big hits. Fortunately for Maserati, it also proved a big hit in the salesroom as the demand far exceeded the initial batch of 100 cars scheduled for production. In the following years, various tweaks small tweaks were made to the interior and exterior with the additional vents in the engine cover as the most obvious.
In November of 1968, the Ghibli range was expanded with a Spyder model, which came with an optional, steel hard-top. At the same time a slightly larger version of the V8 was announced for the new Ghibli ss model. Displacing just over 4.9 litre, the bigger engine was more powerful but also a little more docile thanks to a lower compression. Offered alongside the 'standard' Ghibli, the ss model was also available in Spyder form.
Dubbed the Ghibli after a hot, dry, desert wind, the new Maserati made its debut in the fall of 1966 at the Turin Motor Show. Thanks to its stunning lines and powerful engine, the Ghibli was one of the show's big hits. Fortunately for Maserati, it also proved a big hit in the salesroom as the demand far exceeded the initial batch of 100 cars scheduled for production. In the following years, various tweaks small tweaks were made to the interior and exterior with the additional vents in the engine cover as the most obvious.
In November of 1968, the Ghibli range was expanded with a Spyder model, which came with an optional, steel hard-top. At the same time a slightly larger version of the V8 was announced for the new Ghibli SS model. Displacing just over 4.9 litre, the bigger engine was more powerful but also a little more docile thanks to a lower compression. Offered alongside the 'standard' Ghibli, the SS model was also available in Spyder form.
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