Was The 1962 Shelby Cobra CSX 2000 Really Repainted To Fool The Press?
The story goes that Carroll Shelby's prototype Cobra was painted multiple colors over time to make it seem like he had several cars, not just one. But was it?
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Why Formula 1 Bans Beryllium And Other Exotic Metals From Racing Engines
McLaren had a winning concept with an engine that used beryllium instead of steel or aluminum. Then F1 barred it, and McLaren's edge was gone.
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Here's How F1 Drivers Train To Handle G-Forces At High Speed
Formula 1 drivers experience extreme levels of g-force during a race. To protect themselves, they train vigorously, and some of the exercises are pretty weird.
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Connecticut Set America's First State Speed Limit In 1901, And It Was Charmingly Low
If you were driving in the Nutmeg State in 1901, you might have been startled to see a sign telling you how fast you were allowed to go. It wasn't very fast.
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Ford's Thriftpower Inline-Six Powered The Falcon, Mustang, And Bronco For 24 Years
The Thriftpower powered everything from Mustangs to Falcons to Mercury family cars, and there's a good reason why Ford used it for nearly a quarter century.
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What Does The Lexus F Sport Package Include (And Which Models Offer It)?
While they're no substitute for V8 performance, Lexus' F Sport packages can transform these reliable, laid-back luxury cars into truly sporty machines.
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How Speed Cameras Are Fighting Off Vandalism (And Bullets)
You may not like them, but speed cameras work and reliably reduce serious crashes. Manufacturers are now building tougher systems designed to withstand bullets.
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You May Guess Ferrari, Maybe Lamborghini, But This Was The Last Gated Manual Sports Car
The last sports car with a true gated manual came from a manufacturer few enthusiasts would expect, despite the shifter's exotic-car legacy.
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Bonneville Speed Week Is Where Some Of The Weirdest And Rarest Records Are Set
Bonneville Speed Week is an iconic event known for some of the wildest records on land. Here are some of the most remarkable records set at Bonneville.
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All Wankel Engines Are Rotaries, But Not All Rotaries Are Wankels
The Wankel engine powered the Mazda RX-7 to fame, but other pistonless rotary designs reveal why the category is broader than many enthusiasts realize.
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Here's Some Stuff You Can Tow With A Slate Truck (And Some You Probably Shouldn't Try)
Wondering how much weight a Slate truck can handle? We break down the limits of the Slate's hauling capabilities, including what's safe and what’s not.
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Is It Legal To Buy A Retired Cop Car With Police Graphics? That Depends Where You Drive
Driving a marked police car – even one that's retired and without a siren – can get you in a heap of trouble. But how does the law treat simply buying one?
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Wisconsin's Milwaukee Mile Is The World's Oldest Operating Motor Speedway
One of America’s most historic racing venues has shifted through eras of sports and entertainment while continuing to host major motorsports events.
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You Can't Buy Mazda's $10,000 Flair Crossover, And Not Just For The Obvious Reason
Mazda's new tech-packed Flair looks like a bargain at $10,000, but there are several good reasons why you'll probably never see it on American roads.
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How The Two-Door Chevy Tahoe Took The Blazer's Place
The Tahoe became a defining piece of GM’s full-size SUV strategy in the 1990s, shaping how Chevrolet structured its truck-based lineup.
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Why Those Fuzzy-Dice Hanging From The Review Mirror Have Nearly Disappeared
They were the ultimate symbol of cool, but rearview mirror fuzzy dice are a dying breed. Uncover the history and decline of this classic car trend.
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How The Cosworth BDA's Belt-Drive 16-Valve Head Set The Bar For NA Engine Performance
Explore the 4-valve revolution that maximized cylinder head airflow and set a high-revving benchmark that engine builders still study today.
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Why Bristol Motor Speedway Went From Concrete To Dirt To Concrete To Dirt...
Bristol Motor Speedway is known for having modified its racing surface numerous times over the years. Here's why the owners made these changes so frequently.
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Elvis Once Tested How Bullet-Resistant Cadillacs Are, Here's How It Went
The King of Rock and Roll was notorious for shooting inanimate objects that displeased him, and in the late '60s, his gold Eldorado joined the list.
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GM's AFM And DFM Often Get Blamed For Lifter Failure, So Let's Explore How They Work
The idea behind GM's active and dynamic fuel management systems is brilliant, but they may be asking too much of the poor hydraulic lifters.
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Why Did So Many German Performance Cars Cap Their Top Speed At 155 MPH?
If you're wondering why most German cars that push over 500 horsepower top out at 155 mph, it's completely intentional and kind of brilliant.
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Why The Toyota 22R-E Cast-Iron Block Made The Pickup And 4Runner Unkillable
Toyota's 22R-E engine was as tough and reliable as it was simple. In fact, it was the secret to the success of the virtually unkillable Toyota truck lineup.
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Why There's A Wall Of Junk Cars In A Utah Canyon
In Utah's Catstair Canyon, off Highway 89, is a massive wall of rusted old cars. They were left there 60 years ago for a very specific, practical task.
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The Renault 5 Turbo Was A Hot Hatch That Could Go Over 800 Miles On One Tank Of Gas
Renault made the 5 Turbo to compete in intense rally events. But a certain addition to the car allowed to have an absurd range of around 800 miles.
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TVR's Speed Six Made Almost 100 HP Per Liter (And Was Half Of The Speed Twelve)
One of TVR’s most famous engines redefined performance benchmarks, but its development led to an even more extreme project that changed everything.
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The Vector W8 Was America's Only True Independent 20th-Century Supercar
Despite its Ferrari-rivaling performance in the '90s, the wildly ambitious Vector W8 ultimately became a cautionary tale of mechanical failures and bankruptcy.
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Why Don't More Automakers Use Magnesium Engine Blocks?
Magnesium is lighter than aluminum, but why is it rare under the hood? Discover the engineering, corrosion, and cost challenges associated with magnesium.
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