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A car was pictured submerged in volcanic ashes in Chaiten, Chile144 viewsA car was pictured submerged in volcanic ashes in Chaiten, Chile, Sunday. The government vows to rebuild the town six miles away from the volcano’s landslide path. The seaside village remains in ruins after the volcano erupted in May 2008, forcing thousands to evacuate. (Associated Press)
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Beauty of fire209 views
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I love Pagani365 views
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fun car BY Alex Mukhortov256 views
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AMC Marlin - Red & White (1965)257 viewsThe Marlin was a mid-year addition to the “Sensible Spectaculars” line of AMC cars. It was officially announced on February 10, 1965, and then unveiled in dealer showrooms on March 1. This was at a time when new car introductions were significant events and were often accompanied by special invitations and publicity. The Marlin was described in AMC's news releases as designed for those who want a sporty fastback combined with roominess and comfort.
Press coverage was extensive with the Marlin featured on the cover of many automobile enthusiast magazines. Numerous road test articles appeared. For example, Motor Trend magazine wrote that the Marlin is ... a very well balanced car that rounds out the various types of personal performance sports cars on the market.
The new model offered many features including standard power front disc brakes (four-piston) and non-servo type rear drums, individual reclining seats, deluxe exterior trim, and interiors that came directly from AMC’s two-door flagship model, the Ambassador. The smallest engine available was the 145 bhp 232 I6, but barely 2,000 were built with it. Most buyers desired performance to match the car’s sporty image, thus making AMC’s 270 bhp 327 4-barrel V8 the most popular engine. It was overwhelmingly mated to a floor console mounted automatic transmission. On the other hand, the innovative “Twin-Stick” manual transmission (with overdrive) was seldom ordered. Other popular options included power steering, a heavy-duty suspension, and the "Twin-Grip" limited slip differential. Even more luxury could be specified by adding air conditioning, an adjustable steering wheel, power windows, AM/FM monaural radio, a "Duo Costic" rear speaker, and even a "Vibra Tone" system for simulating stereo (as broadcasting was not yet available).
The all-important marketing tool, the MSRP price, was set at US$3,100. This was a relative bargain compared to the $3,063 for a bench seat (six-passenger) version of the Rambler Classic 770 2-door hardtop, which did not have the extra features and luxurious interior of the Marlin.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rambler_Marlin
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Flight231 views
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AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S243 viewsWe're there: after completion of all development activities, there is now a full AC Schnitzer accessory range for the MINI. A performance upgrade for the MINI Cooper S, an aerodynamics range, suspension components with wheel/tyre combinations, and accessories for the interior - leaving nothing to be desired.
Thanks to the AC Schnitzer engineers, the standard engine which already developed a substantial 120 kW / 163 HP using compressor technology, has now been given a further boost in performance by optimising the compressor ratios and simultaneously remapping the control unit. After the AC Schnitzer treatment, the 1.6 l power plant delivers a powerful 142 kW / 193 HP at 7,000 rpm. Equipped in this way, the MINI Cooper S takes just 7.0 seconds to sprint from 0 - 100 km/h and has a top speed of 235 km/h. To improve response behaviour, the performance upgrade is combined with the AC Schnitzer special steel sports rear silencer with chromed tailpipe.
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Alfa Romeo Brera236 viewsThe new Alfa Romeo Brera is to make its debut at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, the venue chosen for the first public appearance in 2002 of the original Giorgetto-Giugiaro designed concept car, which has gone on to gain international acclaim.
Available in three levels of trim, Brera also offers customers a choice of a 2.4 JTD 200 bhp turbo-diesel power-unit and two petrol engines (the 185 bhp 2.2 JTS or the 260 bhp 3.2) coupled to either an automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual gearbox depending on the version. Together with all the delights one expects in an Alfa Romeo, this new car delivers outstanding dynamic performance thanks to the use of quadrilateral front suspension and Multilink rear suspension. Along with the excellent driving experience, comfort is further enhanced by the integral 'Alfa Q4' traction control system fitted to some versions. Brera offers the most sophisticated electronic systems to monitor and control key dynamic parameters of braking and roadholding to deliver greater driving safety.
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Abt Sportslines Audi Q7210 viewsAbt Sportsline’s presentation of the tuned version of the Audi Q7 coincides with the sales launch of the multifunctional sports car from Ingolstadt.
Abt Sportsline’s engineers succeeded in clearly enhancing the innately powerful 3.0 TDI power unit. The modified six cylinders V-engine now provides 272 HP instead of the standard 233 and an explosive torque of 580 Nm (standard: 500 Nm).
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Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Pre-Production232 viewsThe definitive version of the gorgeous exclusive Alfa 8C Competizione, Gran Turismo car that is to be produced in a limited edition makes its debut in Paris. The car, designed by Alfa Romeo, is directly derived from the concept car that aroused such admiration at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and has benefited from the best technical and industrial know-how that the Alfa-Maserati Sports Centre can offer. The cooperative venture between both manufacturers was conducted with a view to ensuring integration between the Alfa Romeo design departments and the Maserati production departments.
The absolute satisfaction of a sporty drive
To see it is to love it: wide tyres, low-slung ride and styling of poised aggression. To die for, in fact. Hear the engine and weep: a full, convincing throaty roar. Now all that remains is to sit behind the wheel, engage first gear and you are off to try out your Alfa 8C Competizione. You are left with one doubt: how will you drive a sports model whose bonnet conceals a 4700 cc eight cylinder engine hat unleashes 450 bhp of power and 470 Nm of torque when you touch the accelerator. The unexpected answer is: with great ease - even more easily, simply and instinctively than your normal car in fact. Provided you allow yourself the time and satisfaction (because this is about pleasure, after all) of getting used to the more direct controls and prompter responses: the sort you could only expect from a true sports car on mixed routes or – even more so – on the track where speed and transverse acceleration are much more controllable.
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BMW Alpina B7216 viewsTo power the BMW ALPINA B7, ALPINA specially developed a higher-performance version of BMW’s 4.4-liter, 90-degree V-8 engine and mated it to a 6-speed automatic transmission featuring steering wheel mounted shift controls. The motor produces 500 horsepower at 5,500 rpm along with maximum torque of 516 lbs.-ft. at 4,250 rpm, and propels the B7 from 0-60 mph in a mere 4.8 seconds. ALPINA 21-inch wheels carry Z-rated performance tires, while the sport-tuned suspension includes Active Roll Stabilization. The B7 aerokit includes a rear spoiler to improve stability, handling, and performance at high speeds.
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Vintage Styles VIII by Eric M.G.200 views
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