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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Rolls-Royce Wraith (1938, UK)

The Wraith is the latest Rolls-Royce manufactured before the Second World War. In this model the experienced motor mounts Online 25/30 overhead valve and camshaft side, so a gravity Stromberg carburetor. The engine of 4.3 liters wonderfully quiet, generates an output shown as Rolls-Royce enough, but genuine "is estimated to reach 115 hp. The maximum speed is 135 km / h. The chassis, with independent suspension front wheels, is somewhat shorter than the predecessor model. The battle, reduced to 3.46 m, is the same as the Phantom III, which facilitates the mounting of various bodies. The same frame was used to model Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith of the war.
Despite having a weight exceeding 2.5 tonnes, the wraith is handled with ease, and lets the driver forget the large size of the vehicle. The fast acceleration, good performance of the brakes and steering and excellent balance on the road, providing a quick and safe driving.
With this feature set, the British brand offers a quality unattainable for many manufacturers.

Rolls-Royce Wraith (1938, UK)

The Wraith is the latest Rolls-Royce manufactured before the Second World War. In this model the experienced motor mounts Online 25/30 overhead valve and camshaft side, so a gravity Stromberg carburetor. The engine of 4.3 liters wonderfully quiet, generates an output shown as Rolls-Royce enough, but genuine "is estimated to reach 115 hp. The maximum speed is 135 km / h. The chassis, with independent suspension front wheels, is somewhat shorter than the predecessor model. The battle, reduced to 3.46 m, is the same as the Phantom III, which facilitates the mounting of various bodies. The same frame was used to model Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith of the war.
Despite having a weight exceeding 2.5 tonnes, the wraith is handled with ease, and lets the driver forget the large size of the vehicle. The fast acceleration, good performance of the brakes and steering and excellent balance on the road, providing a quick and safe driving.
With this feature set, the British brand offers a quality unattainable for many manufacturers.

Ford GT40 (1964, USA)



In 1963 Ford was interested in buying Ferrari. The purchase seemed immediately when at the last moment refused Ferrari and Ford executives went into a rage. He immediately decided to create their racing team and create their own cars to beat the Ferrari in the legendary career of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Eric Broadley, the head Lola company, is developing the GT40, which causes great impacts. Some models were manufactured road with a luxurious interior in 1965. The GT40 is moved V8 engine in central position of 4.7 liters and 380 hp in the most basic version. The prototype MK II reaches even 485 hp. The monocoque frame is reinforced with steel and the body is fiberglass.



In 1964 runs at Le Mans for the first time the GT40 but could not finish the race either, but the pilot managed to give Phil Hill set the fastest lap of the circuit. It was in 1966 and 1967 when the GT40 won victory in Le Mans.



After these victories, Ford decided to retire from competition but the president of Gulf Oil to convince Ford to continue in the competitions, winning also the evidence for the years 1968 and 1969.



Surprisingly hard time selling a GT40 and even more so when it became obsolete for racing. The GT40 was not cheap to maintain even in the road car version. In total, increased production to 133 units of this vehicle today are priceless.

Ford GT40 (1964, USA)



In 1963 Ford was interested in buying Ferrari. The purchase seemed immediately when at the last moment refused Ferrari and Ford executives went into a rage. He immediately decided to create their racing team and create their own cars to beat the Ferrari in the legendary career of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Eric Broadley, the head Lola company, is developing the GT40, which causes great impacts. Some models were manufactured road with a luxurious interior in 1965. The GT40 is moved V8 engine in central position of 4.7 liters and 380 hp in the most basic version. The prototype MK II reaches even 485 hp. The monocoque frame is reinforced with steel and the body is fiberglass.



In 1964 runs at Le Mans for the first time the GT40 but could not finish the race either, but the pilot managed to give Phil Hill set the fastest lap of the circuit. It was in 1966 and 1967 when the GT40 won victory in Le Mans.



After these victories, Ford decided to retire from competition but the president of Gulf Oil to convince Ford to continue in the competitions, winning also the evidence for the years 1968 and 1969.



Surprisingly hard time selling a GT40 and even more so when it became obsolete for racing. The GT40 was not cheap to maintain even in the road car version. In total, increased production to 133 units of this vehicle today are priceless.

Monday, June 14, 2010

GMC G20 Vandura 1980 The A-Team

Although born in the '80s, but you do not underestimate the legendary van this one from GMC, Vandura G20. Unless you want to be called 'Fool' by the owner of BA Baracus (Mr. T) in the latest film The A-Team.Yes, This GMC Vandura been modified so they no longer looking old and obsolete. From looks alone, visible when the van was ready invited to explore anything.
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New 2011 BMW X3 SUV Photo And Review

The official actualization of the additional bearing BMW X3 is aloof about the corner, but prototypes abide to be activated by BMW in the Munich area.
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Chevrolet Corvette StingRay (1968, USA)





The Corvette, which goes on sale for the first time in 1954, renewed in 1968 with the Corvette Stingray. The Stingray is the only pure American sports. The body is made entirely of fiber attached to a box chassis rails. In addition to the coupe version also offers a cabriolet version.
The impressive body "coke-bottle-shape (shape of a bottle of coca-cola) creates design school in the late '60s and prompted numerous imitators, including Opel.
The previous model, Chevrolet does not change much the chassis; The four wheels are suspended independently and have a set of disc brakes.
As powerful engines are mounted V8, with the largest displacement of 7.4 liters one that lets you accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 7.3 seconds.
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