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[[Image:Post Danmark Rundt 2005.jpg|thumb|400px|Post Danmark Rundt 2005, [[peleton]] on stage 2 near [[Randers]]]] ...to 1988, and then after a break of 7 years, from 1997 until most recently 2005, with no plan to end it. It has approximately half a million spectators on

...19]], [[1965]] in [[Lima]], [[Peru]] (but a [[Belgian]] citizen), was head of design at [[Lamborghini]] from [[1998]], where he was responsible for the [ ...5, Donckerwolke will become [[SEAT]] Design Director overseeing the design of future SEAT models.

...season, he lost his seat on the yamaha France R1 to fellow Australian and 2005 Superbike World Champion, Troy Corser.

...e in the 2006 [[MotoGP]] season. After racing in junior championships such as [[Superteen]], he entered the European [[Superstock]] series in 1999, winni ...Yamaha and all the bikes etc as well. At [[Philip Island]] he made history as the first rider to switch bikes to change to wet tyres mid-race, although h

[[Image:SC06 2005 Porsche Carrera GT wheel.jpg|right|thumb|300 px|Magnesium alloy wheel on a ...ot forging from [[magnesium]] [[alloy]]s ZK60 and MA-14 (Russian variation of ZK60). Cast magnesium disks are used in motocycle wheels.

In [[2000]], he switched to the [[CART]] circuit, finishing as runner-up in 2001, but came back to IRL on [[2003]]. In the final race at [ After recovering from his injuries, he raced in the [[2005]] Indianapolis 500, replacing an injured [[Buddy Rice]] who effectively rep

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...gary]]. He is a successful businessman, and initially took up motor racing as a hobby. He is Israel's first Formula One driver, and the first [[Jewish]] ...th Nissany's personal sponsor, UPEX, might have allowed him to participate as Minardi's third driver in additional grands prix.

...corporated with headquarters in [[Turin]]. Operates first as a distributor of electric vehicles manufactured by Melex, in various [[European]] markets. ...h (Florida, USA) buys 100% of Green Company. The international development of Green Company starts.

| Province || [[Province of Milan|Milan]] (MI) | Population as of || [[December 31]], [[2004]]

...omotive industry with 25,000 employees and a turnover of 4 billion euro in 2005. ...nym of quality and innovation in the automotive world of which it was part of its birth, development and evolution.

'''Chris Walker''', known as The Stalker, is a much loved [[United Kingdom|British]] [[motorcycle]] race .... He lists his determination as his best feature, and his love of puddings as his worst.

...Due to its short duration (usually 2 minutes 30 seconds), it is often used as an [[interstitial program]]. ...with various degrees of success. One recurring obstacle was an abrupt end of line. The character would often almost fall off the edge into oblivion and

...f [[circuit of Spa-Francorchamps]] takes place precisely where a good part of the event. ==Structure of the event ==

[[Image:2000 Ford Taurus.jpg|thumb|300px|right|A [[Ford Taurus]], one of the most recognizable sedans built to date.]] ...humb|300px|right|The [[Ford Five Hundred]], a large sedan introduced for [[2005]].]]

...s won the Finnish motorcycle [[ice racing]] championship in 2000, 2004 and 2005 in the 125[[Cubic centimetre|cc]] class and in 2004 also in the 500cc class * Rookie of the Year in 2002

...ion, a professional stage race, was first run in [[2004]], but the history of the event dates back to [[1951]]. ...ng the involvement of different sponsors, it has also variously been known as:

...home championship, he had a chance to race at the 1994 Japanese Grand Prix as a '[[wild card]]', shocking the field by challenging for the win, although ...tive machinery, in which his solid finisheing ensured that his 100% record of top 10 championship finishes continued.

...oduction. All production W12 engines to date (April, 2005) use four banks of three cylinders (two narrow-angle [[V6]] engine blocks), coupled to a commo ...m/h (185.45 mph), breaking the old record by 12 km/h (7.5 mph). Production of the W12 Coupe was considered but is currently cancelled.

:''See also [[Bugatti]] for an overview of the marque'' ...ce]]. It is a subsidiary of [[Volkswagen AG]] and was founded in [[1998]] as a successor to the legendary [[Bugatti]] company.

...[[England]], and after leaving the [[Europe]]an racing scene due to a lack of opportunities, he moved to the [[United States]] in [[1999]]. He then spent ...2006. Shortly after his first IRL test with Ganassi, he won the [[24 Hours of Daytona]] with Ganassi teammates [[Scott Dixon]] and [[Casey Mears]]. After

...[[tire]]s, and [[cable]]s (for [[energy]] and [[telecommunications]]). In 2005 Pirelli sold its cable division to [[Goldman Sachs]] which changed its name In the [[1950s]] Alberto Pirelli commissioned the building of a famous [[skyscraper]] in Milan in the area in which the first factory was

...mpany's [[Formula One]] constructor. On October 25, 2006, he was appointed as the company's [[CEO]]. ...|rally]] series, but decided his strength was as a co-driver; he continued as such with the [[Peugeot]] Talbot Sport rally team until his retirement from

...ending on the ground conditions. Like many international cycle sports, CX- as it is sometimes abbreviated- is administered by the [[Union Cycliste Inter ...the sport, although unridable sections are generally a very small fraction of the race distance.

...National Youth Theatre]], later securing a place at the [[Guildhall School of Music and Drama]]. ...Gwyneth Paltrow]] and ''[[Enduring Love]]'' (2004) with [[Rhys Ifans]]. In 2005, Craig played a Jewish, South African-born [[Mossad]] agent in [[Steven Spi

...since it debuted at the now-closed Ascot speedway in the 1950s. Among the 2005 participants were [[Tony Stewart]], [[Jason Leffler]], and [[J.J. Yeley]]. [[Drag racing]] is presented at this facility as well. In 2003, in cooperation with local law enforcement, Irwindale Speedwa

...in Ding town in [[Zhuhai]] City, [[Guangdong Province]], People's Republic of [[China]]. ...was the BPR Global GT Endurance Series. The circuit soon became the hotbed of local motorsports with teams from Hong Kong and Macau setting up their base

...illeneuve]]. The venue hosted the [[Champ Car World Series]] [[Grand Prix of Montreal]] from 2002-2006. ...r time of the year, it is one of the quietest, being located in the middle of a river, on an island filled with greenery and animals, joggers and cyclist

| First held || 2005 ...cing|motor race]] that debuted on [[August 21]], [[2005]] as part of the [[2005 Formula One season]]. It is held at the newly built [[Istanbul Park|Istanbu

...GT.jpg|thumb|350px|A [[halo vehicle]], produced in order to promote sales of an entire [[marque]]]] ...owcase the talents and resources of the manufacturers and to promote sales of other vehicles within a [[marque]].

...behind, when necessary, or hide it when not in use. Though considered more of a styling exercise than a working production vehicle, the final working sho

...combined world and Spanish 250cc racing over the next 2 seasons, finishing as runner-up in his domestic series in 1995. ...n have usually only had Tech 3's [[James Ellison]] near them at the bottom of the timesheets.

..., [[Lebanon]] and the [[United Arab Emirates]] all hoping for the prestige of hosting a Formula One Grand Prix. The Bahrain Grand Prix has usually been the third race of the Formula One calendar. However, in the [[2006 Formula One season|2006 se

...tart.jpg|thumb|250px|'''Start of the race, Levegh #20 car is in the center of the frame''']] ...Mercedes-Benz still used drum-brake in 1955, but also used a special hood as an "air brake".

|Last season || 2005 ...David Coulthard]]. He very nearly joined Formula One at just 19 [[year]]s of age but joined [[Formula 3000]] instead. There would be no title, but a so

...raw smaller crowds. Air races are usually held at small [[airport]]s. Many of the planes used also perform acrobatic stunts during the races. ..., Gloucestershire. The aircraft fly singly, and have to pass between pairs of pylons]]

|Previous Year || 2005 |Best Cup Pos || 47th - [[2005]] ([[NEXTEL Cup]])

|Also known as:||Fiat Siena |colspan=2|''This article is part of the [[automobile]] series.''

...al [[piston]]s. See also [[rotary engine (disambiguation)]] for other uses of this term, and [[rotary engine]] for the World War I [[aircraft engine]]s b ...zda]], consistently refers to [[Mazda Wankel engine|their Wankel engines]] as ''rotary engines''.

...its 40 year existence. It now plays host to both the first and last round of the [[FIA]] and [[FIM]]/[[UEM]] European Drag Racing Championship, along wi ...'s resident) fireforce 2 piloted by Martin Hill broke the record in easter 2005.

'''Prada, SpA''' is an Italian fashion company (also known as a "label" or "house") with retail outlets worldwide. The company, originally known in [[Italian language|Italian]] as ''Fratelli Prada'' ("Prada Brothers"), was founded in [[1913]] by Mario Pra

...sidered an industrial designer although she may challenge the same aspects of a product. ...cs]], it can also encompass the engineering of objects, usefulness as well as usability, market placement, and other concerns.

...Atomic Time]] (TAI), as measured by atomic clocks and a fractional number of seconds from UT. ...RS announced in July 2005 that the next leap second will be on 31 December 2005.

...o made an electrical version, but production ceased for the transformation of [[Fiat]]'s industry for the war effort following [[Italy]]'s entry into Wor ...[[Euro]]'s in 2003. The ''Zero'' was equipped with a 1.9 liter [[engine]] of that produces approximately 15 hp and could reach 70 km/h (44 Mph) and coul

...t: one with three banks of cylinders, one with four and one with two banks of cylinders and two [[crankshaft]]s. The classical W engine uses three banks of cylinders, all connected to one [[crankshaft]].

...professional driver in [[auto racing]]. His nickname is "NutSack" because as he said on the Mitch Melnick Team 990 show "I got a big one" . ...Penske in [[1992]] and ended up starting 11 races, many of his starts were as a substitute driver for the injured [[Rick Mears]].

...o the public. Currently there are three [[engine displacement]] categories of Grand Prix motorcycles: 125 [[Cubic centimetre|cc]], 250 cc and MotoGP (up ...ed over time, and 350cc and 500cc sidecars. Up through the 1950s and most of the 1960s, [[four-stroke]] engines dominated all classes. In the 1960s, [[

...for famed Bugatti racing driver, [[Pierre Veyron]] who won the [[24 hours of Le Mans]] in 1939. ...ed by [[Hartmut Warkuss]] of Volkswagen rather than [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]] of [[ItalDesign]] who had handled the three prior Bugatti concepts.

...ked of the house of Noale and nearly resumes in identical way the liveries of the 125, this model turns out to be much similar, nearly equal to the model ...istica and members, however this model has not had much happening, exactly as the ciclomotore ononimo and in fact is remained in production only for two

...s classes from [[Group A]] to [[Supertouring]] then the category now known as [[V8 Supercar]]. There would not be another race after 1996 due to politica ...px|Wellington Street Race 2006 Proposal Number 2 For The New Zealand Round Of The V8 Supercars.]]

'''[[Indy Racing League]]''' <br> [[Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County] ...ther auto races and [[motorcycle]] races such as the [[American Federation of Motorcyclists]] series.

...w won its bid to host a Grand Prix event, replacing the [[Suzuka Circuit]] as host to the [[Japanese Grand Prix]] in the [[2007 Formula One season]].[htt ...ul. The speedway brought the first Formula 1 race to [[Japan]] at the end of the 1976 season. The race had a dramatic World Championship battle between

...on.jpg|thumb|270px|right|'''Ducati Monster at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy''']]] ...are best-known for their L-twin [[Desmodromic valve]] engines (also known as a '''90° [[V-Twin]]''') and tubular steel trellis chassis, both features d

It engaged in the construction of demonstration models for foundries and the automotive industry. ...e to learn, test out their ability, with others for excellence. A customer of special importance was [[Lancia]], and mock-ups produced for this company w

...tive Italian volcanoes|volcanos in Italy]] and the formerly separate islet of '''Vulcanello'''. ...d [[sulfur]]. This was the principal activity on the island until the end of the [[19th Century]].

'''Formula A''' (FA) is the top level of Go-kart racing or ''[[karting]]''. This class uses 100cc [[two-stroke]] e As the ''[[Formula One]]'' of karting, Formula A has very high costs, and drivers typically spend $100,00

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...ROC.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Hornish competing in a 2006 [[International Race of Champions]] race at [[Texas Motor Speedway]]]] ...ske Racing]]. He also competes in the invitation-only [[International Race of Champions]].

...'' (born [[10 December]] [[1976]] in [[Lambeth]], [[London]]), often known as Shakey or Shaky, is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[motorcycle]] [[road raci While working as a road tester for Colin Schiller's Fast Bikes magazine, Shakey sat and pass

...A Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer in the exclusively Ferrari parking lot at the [[2005 United States Grand Prix]]]] '''Berlinetta Boxer''' is the name for a series of [[automobile|car]]s produced by [[Ferrari]] in [[Italy]] between [[1973]] a

...ce|Clermont-Ferrand]] in the [[Auvergne (région)|Auvergne]] ''[[région]]'' of [[France]], is primarily a [[tire|tyre]] manufacturer. However, it is also ...rançaise des Pneumatiques Michelin'', "Michelin tyre manufacturing company of France." Michelin's North American headquarters are located in [[Greenvill

'''Sir Stirling Moss [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]]''' (born [[September 17]], [[1929]] in [[London]]) ...was a pioneer in the British [[Formula One]] racing scene and is regarded as the greatest driver never to win the Formula One Drivers' World Championshi

...rnationale de l'Automobile|FIA]] and used to compete in the outright class of the [[World Rally Championship]] (WRC). ...f 2500 units, based on a pre-existing [[Group A]] model, to which a number of modifications may be added, including but not limited to increasing engine

...can reach easily over 100 miles per hour and due to the unprofessionalism of the driving, crashes can occur easily, at times with deadly results. ...often object to the use of the term ''[[drag race]]'' to describe an event of this type.)

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...d diesels in cargo and passenger ships. These engines have a displacement of 1,000 L or more. ...) engine configurations in smaller cars saw that the shorter engine length of the V6 became highly desirable, and these days most six-cylinder engines ar

...Moto Guzzi]], [[MV Agusta]] and Mondial announced that they would pull out of Grand Prix competition citing increasing costs and diminishing sales (MV Ag ...Bialbero to his first championship in 1951. It will be shown at the Legend of the Motorcycle. Credit: John Goldman. <small>[http://www.velocetoday.com Ve

...nd]] and the [[Czech Republic]]. It was originally named '''Lausitzring''' as it is located in the region the Germans call [[Lausitz]] ([[Lusatia]]), but ...eature which is unique in continental Europe: a highspeed oval race track, as used in the USA by [[NASCAR]], the [[Indy Racing League]] and [[CART]] Cham

...a joint collaboration project with the Italian design house; [[Bertone]]. Of the successful project came three cars: the BAT 5 in [[1953]], the BAT 7 in ...o commission three concept vehicles with extensive research on the effects of drag on a vehicle. The idea was to create vehicles with the lowest possible

'''Berlinetta Boxer''' is the name for a series of [[automobile|car]]s produced by [[Ferrari]] in [[Italy]] between [[1973]] a ...Ferrari later allowed for the production Dino road cars to use the layout as well. The company also moved its V12 engines to the rear with its [[Ferrar

...atic Sea]] and is the center of the [[province of Ancona]] and the capital of the region. The city is located 133 miles northeast of [[Rome]] and 127 miles southeast of [[Bologna]].

[[Image:GallardoMotoreL140.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''For more of the [[Lamborghini V10]] click here!''']] ...|V]] configuration, having 10 [[cylinder (engine)|cylinder]]s in two banks of five.

[[Image:SanPellegrinoBottle.jpg|thumb|150px|A 750ml bottle of San Pellegrino]] [[Image:Sanpellagrinoaranciatacan.jpg|thumb|150px|right|A can of San Pellegrino Aranciata]]

...d Prix World Cup of Motorsport]] race since [[2005-06 A1 Grand Prix season|2005-06]]. ...so was [[Brands Hatch]], where the first race, the [[2005-06 A1 Grand Prix of Nations, Great Britain]] race was held.

A school boy motocross rider from 1982 through 1989, and was voted Rider of the Year in season 1986-87. Hodgson made the leap to road racing on Easter ...h in the Championship. In [[1994]] he was selected by [[Honda|HRC]] as one of only five officially supported riders in 125cc World Championship with Team

|Production || 2005 - Current ...and considered to be the first "sports" scooter, the design and technology of the SR50 has evolved considerably over the years, although it has consisten

...umb|400px|'''Lamborghini Murciélago Spider at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''']] ...hini]] and designed by [[Luc Donckerwolke]]. It was introduced in [[2002]] as the successor to the [[Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo]]. The [[car body style|bo

...e:Jackie Stewart speaking.jpg|thumb|250px|Jackie Stewart speaking at the [[2005 United States Grand Prix]]]] ...]] racing champion. He is well-known in the United States as a commentator of racing television broadcasts where his Scottish English accent made him a d

...b|350px|left|'''1967 Ferrari 330 GT Spider at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''']] ...truly unique product. Production ended in [[1968]] with the introduction of the [[Ferrari 365]] series.

...ls WERE [[motorcycles]] [[engines]] with a roller drive mounted on a frame of a bicycle. The engines were produced by others manufactures, but later '''B ...ish or styling. The ''Titan'' 175 was added to the lineup in 1953, as well as its sister model, the ''Uranus'', which at had a 125 cc; both had a four-st

...Bielsko-Biala]], [[Poland]]. From 1998 to April 2004, 1.1 million examples of the Seicento had been produced. ...[Fiat 600]]. The car was rebadged as 600 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original model.

| Production || 2002-2005 ..., a gold colored frame and was built solely out of high end materials such as [[carbon fiber]], [[kevlar]] and [[titanium]]. Specs included [[Öhlins]] R

...teur mountain [[bicycle]] races, gave Xaus his first motorcycle at the age of five, a Montesa 25cc. Aged 14 he was racing dirt-bikes, but his father conv ...port, taking his first ever victory at [[Misano]]. In [[2000]] he rode one of the official [[Ducati]] factory team Supersport bikes, finishing seventh an

...ermitting an opera company to "rise from the ashes" despite losing the use of two theatres (to fire and legal problems respectively). (Since opening and ...f La Fenice in 1837. Original at Museo Correr.jpg|thumb|275px|The interior of La Fenice in 1837.]]

...ends of him as supporters. As a matter of fact, the adventure in the world of motors started in the early '90s, importing Corvettes from the U.S. and pre ...r could receive not merely the passion for cars, but also a valuable asset of technical know-how and human knowledge.

|Opened || [[2005]] '''[[AMA Superbike]]'''<br>Honda Summit of Speed

[[Image:Laz 69.jpg|frame|George Lazenby as James Bond 007]] ...[Australia]], and served in the [[Australian Army]] [[Special forces]] and as a military [[unarmed combat]] instructor.

...near [[Shanghai]] in the [[People's Republic of China]]. It was the venue of the inaugural [[Formula One]] [[Chinese Grand Prix]] on [[26 September]] [[ ...med from swampland to international racetrack within 18 months with a team of 3000 engineers working around the clock.

...roach to that of circuit racing. The entertaining and unpredictable nature of the stages, and the fact that the vehicles are in some cases closely relate ...to the [[Formula One]] juggernaut. This has produced unprecedented levels of visibility in recent years, but in many ways removed the motorsport from it

|Production:||[[2005]] &mdash; present ...l Spring 2005, and the [[United States]] did not get the F430 until Summer 2005.

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...organised by the ''Le Dauphiné Libéré'' newspaper. Along with the [[Tour of Switzerland]], the Dauphiné Libéré is an important race in the lead-up t ...[[Luis Ocaña]], [[Charly Mottet]] and [[Bernard Hinault]] share the record of the most wins, with three each.

...ovince of Foggia|Foggia]]<br />[[Province of Lecce|Lecce]]<br />[[Province of Taranto|Taranto]] | ...nian. The region extends as far north as Monte Gargano, and was the scene of the last stages in the [[Second Punic War]].

...number refers to total engine displacement (5.5 litres) and the model name of [[Maranello]] refers to the town where the Ferrari headquarters are located ...lthough the 550 was a softer GT model, it did take the place of the F512 M as the company's upmarket coupe, discounting the F50 [[supercar]].

...ension and the engine of the 996SPS and finally the 996R which was the top-of-the line in the 996 range which featured the new 998 cc Testastretta engine ...ofter, less peaky power delivery and less top-end power: 83.5 kW (112 bhp) as against the SPS’s 92.4 kW (124 bhp) the 996 was built with a new air inta

| Flag || Flag of the United States.svg|10px ...e 1982 race was won by Michele Alboreto in a Tyrrell, but that was the end of Formula One racing in Las Vegas since the races had drawn only tiny crowds.

...r]] produced by Italian automaker [[Alfa Romeo]]. It was firstly presented as a [[concept car]] at the 2003 [[Frankfurt Motor Show]] and later released f [[Image:Alfa Romeo 8c back.jpg|250px|thumb|Rear view of 8C concept car]]

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...onship]]. Supersport racing has also been one of the most popular classes of national racing for many years. ...gible for World Supersport,a motorcycle must have a [[four-stroke]] engine of between 400 and 600[[cubic centimeter|cc]] for [[Straight-4|four-cylinder]]

|Production:||[[2005]]&ndash;present ...to be produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] from [[2005]], in both [[coupe]] and [[convertible]] (Spider) forms.

...neva Auto Show]]. It was named to honor the classic [[Maserati Birdcage]]s of the 1960s and [[Pininfarina]]'s 75th [[anniversary]]. ...d mounted at 65°. The Birdcage 75th's engine has been tuned for racing and as a result produces over 700&nbsp;[[brake horsepower]].

...]] was covered completely by a steel cowling to appeal to a broader market of people, often turned off by the dirty/greasy stereotype often applied to [[ ...ge:woivespa.jpg|350px|thumb|'''Vespa going to [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]]'''

...in Motor Company|Austin]] [[Mini]] of [[1959]]. Today, superminis are some of the biggest selling cars in Europe. In [[2004]], the best selling cars in [ ...ermini is considered to be the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Fiat]] [[Fiat 500|500]] of [[1957]], and the design was further popularized by the [[United Kingdom|Br

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...t allows all three wing surfaces to provide lift in the upwards direction, as opposed to a conventional configuration, where the [[horizontal stabilizer] ...ing and canard airfoils are custom sections designed by Dr. Jerry Gregorek of Ohio State University to achieve 50% [[laminar flow]] at cruise.

...ish car introduced by the [[Italian]] automaker [[Alfa Romeo]] in [[1997]] as the replacement for the [[Alfa Romeo 155|155]]. Its distinctive style with ...the performance market. The GTA subsequently stopped production in October 2005, citing poor sales and the upcoming replacement to the 156, the [[Alfa Rome

...roach to that of circuit racing. The entertaining and unpredictable nature of the stages, and the fact that the vehicles are in some cases closely relate ...to the [[Formula One]] juggernaut. This has produced unprecedented levels of visibility in recent years, but in many ways removed the motorsport from it

The '''Lancia Stratos HF''', widely known as Lancia Stratos was an [[automobile]] made by [[Italy|Italian]] car manufact ...ra in rallying as it was the first car designed from scratch for this kind of competition. The three leading men behind the entire rallying project were

...demolition derby under way at the [[Greenwich, Ohio]] Firemen's Festival, 2005]] ...ules vary from event to event, the typical demolition derby event consists of 10 or more drivers competing by deliberately ramming their vehicles into on

...mplies, the race runs for eight hours consecutively and teams are composed of two riders and one alternate. The race began in 1978 as a race for prototype [[Isle of Man TT|Tourist Trophy]] Formula One (TT-F1) motorcycles which meant the big

...ce off-road [[motorcycles]] on an artificially made dirt tracks consisting of steep jumps and obstacles. [[Professional]] Supercross [[contest]] [[races ...Supercross are similar in many respects, there are significant differences as well. For example, the Supercross races are heavily advertised and televis

[[Image:Course bol d or 2005.JPG|thumb|right|300px|24 hours of endurance racing on a tough track: the 'Bol d'Or']] ...held annually in [[France]]. Originally, it was an [[automobile]] as well as motorcycle race.

...suring from 7 to 80 [[meter]]s long. It employs 2,800 people directly, out of which over 100 specialised engineers who comprise the group's design team. ...based on their turnover growth compared with the sales volumes and number of employees and included top European companies from different sectors. The g

...m:1px solid #999;" |[[Image:Fiat Croma front 20071102.jpg|280px|Front view of a first generation Croma]] | Production || 1985-1996<br/>2005 - present

...for sale in the state of [[California]], followed by the [[United States]] as a whole in model year 1968. Their use became widespread in the following d ...travelled by each vehicle, and equally substantial increases in the number of vehicles in use, have meant that the overall reduction in pollution has bee

...d an unrelated V8 and was rebranded "Ferrari" in 1976, thus ending the use of the "Dino" trademark. ...to that of the Fiat 130. Performance was impressive, with a 0-60 mph time of less than 8 seconds. Fuel was delivered via three Weber 40DCNF carburetors.

...Hatch''' is a [[motor racing]] circuit in [[Kent]], [[England]]. The name of the circuit is thought to derive from "de Brondehach" - a [[Gaelic language ...ndance were treated to some spectacular racing over the years; events such as [[Jo Siffert|Jo Siffert's]] epic duel with [[Chris Amon]] in [[1968 in spor

...]]. It can basically be considered a closed-circuit, sponsored, legal form of [[street racing]] performed by professional drivers. ==Characteristics of a touring car==

....jpg|thumb|right|250px|The [[Bugatti Veyron 16.4]] has reached a top speed of 407 km/h (253 mph).]] ...the term is subjective and disputed, especially among enthusiasts. The use of the term is dependent on the era: a vehicle that is considered to be a supe

...ries organized by the [[Stéphane Ratel Organisations]] (SRO) at the behest of the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile]] (FIA). The championship ...modifications from the road car they are based on, but GT1 allows the use of exotic materials, better [[aerodynamics]], larger [[brake]]s, wider [[tyre]

|Province ||[[Province of Genoa|Genoa]] (GE) |Population as of ||[[2005-12-31]]

...have entered a [[A1 Grand Prix]] race since [[2005-06 A1 Grand Prix season|2005-06]]. ...according to seasons. If necessary, a small flag indicate the nationality of the driver if its different from the associated A1 Team.

...wn in popularity for other vehicles, such as high-end luxury cars, because of their safety and convenience, costing double the price of sports tires.

...season in second place, scoring his first podium finish in the second race of the season. The next year, Pedrosa entered the same championship, but healt ...week after winning the championship, eighteen year old Pedrosa broke both of his ankles in a practice crash at Phillip Island (Australia), ending his se

...do talking about the present. There is always uncertainty about the future of the sport, and disagreements about the direction in which Formula One shoul ...sponsors are also at odds with the demand for an exciting spectator sport as the drivers are encouraged to reduce risk to satisfy the funders.

...rowd. However, politics and the ensuing [[World War II|war]] meant the end of [[Grand Prix motor racing]] in the country for fifty years. ...which are not part of the [[Indo-European languages|Indo-European]] family of [[languages]].

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Until the end of [[War World II]] Malaguti had to stop production while [[Italy]] was invade ...the [[Vietnam war]] era of the 1960s and 1970s, Malaguti exported over 70% of its first scooters to Vietnam. The first 50cc Malaguti scooter was called t

[[Image:Transmission diagram.JPG|thumb|The differential on the rear [[axle]] of a car]] ...]s to rotate at different speeds, while supplying equal [[torque]] to each of them.

...rà Spider, a convertible with a small canvas top; only five were produced. As for the Maserati Barchetta it seems that the design house "Synthesis Design ...the Coupé and the Barchetta still were available (prepayment required) in 2005/2006 in Italy, Austria and Switzerland. However, it seems there were no car

...005-06 [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|FIA]] [[A1 Grand Prix]] of Nations''' [[Image:2005-06 A1 Grand Prix season.png|thumb|Competing countries (orange), race locati

...o by the name of its reinforcing [[fiber]]s ([[carbon fiber]]), an example of part-for-whole [[metonymy]]. The plastic is most often [[epoxy]], but other ...g increasingly common in small [[final good|consumer goods]] as well, such as [[laptop]] [[computer]]s, [[tripod]]s, [[fishing rod]]s, [[racquet]] [[spor

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...spots. The application of pre-preg also means that a very specific amount of [[resin]] can be used, reducing weight. From [[2008-09 A1 Grand Prix season ...a 4.5-litre [[Ferrari/Maserati engine|Ferrari/Maserati]] V8 engine capable of delivering 600 bhp in [[#PowerBoost|PowerBoost]] mode. The new engine weigh

...med too dangerous; it was narrow and very bumpy, and spectators complained of poor viewing areas. The [[FIA]] removed the race from the F1 calendar until ...y of [[Spielberg, Austria|Spielberg]], Spielberg was now given as the site of the Grand Prix. It was a mainstay on the calendar until hosting its final r

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...ted since. After surpassing Fangio's long standing record for total number of World Championship titles, [[Michael Schumacher]] said - ''"Fangio is on a ...aces and he was Argentine National Champion in 1940 and 1941. The outbreak of [[World War II]] halted his rise, and he could not begin racing in [[Europe

...rs on more than one occasion for the “Biscione” Carmaker, sometimes by way of contract, and sometimes in sheer freedom”. ...conti, a name chosen in honor of a Milan family ancestry, the coat of arms of which represents the Alfa Romeo marque.

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...alve [[MultiJet]] units, with 70 (52&nbsp;kW)&nbsp;bhp or 90&nbsp;bhp. All of these engines can be matched with the Dualogic [[Electrohydraulic manual tr ...ne (the same as in the [[Fiat Punto|Grande Punto]]) and the latest version of the [[General Motors|GM]]-sourced Powertrain 1.8-litre 8-valve 114&nbsp;hp

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.... It first appeared as a non-championship event in 1962 before being held as a championship event from 1963-1970 and 1986-1992. ...endar for F1 2006. The plan was halted, possibly scuttled, later that year as a debate arose about whether the land the circuit was to be built on was pr

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...nit but with an 81&nbsp;mm bore. The 365 California used the same chassis as the 500 Superfast but with an evolutionary [[cabriolet]] body by [[Pininfar On [[June 28]], [[2005]], a pristine 365 California sold for €736,000 ([[USD|US$]]890,000).

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...6W]], a 6-wheeled sports car that has two axles (four wheels) in the front of the car. ...was a [[4x4]] off-road vehicle with the exterior body consisting entirely of flat, interchangeable panels. It was powered by a 2000 cc turbocharged dies

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...ved him to [[England]] at a young age to further his racing career outside of Australia. He contested the national 125cc GP championships in [[Britain]] His season on an [[Aprilia]] under the guidance of [[Lucio Ceccinello]] was turbulent, with no podium places from 15 race star

...Motor Company|Ford]] [[Ford Cortina|Cortina]] engine, and had a top speed of 215&nbsp;km/h (134&nbsp;mph). It featured an [[aluminium]] backbone [[chass ...WOI.jpg|thumb|300px|left|'''Some Pantera's at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]]'''

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[[Image:FerrariGG50 2.jpg|thumb|right|270px|'''2005 Ferrari GG50 design''']] On 13 February 1968, Italdesign of Turin was founded, under the original name of Studi Italiani Realizzazione Prototipi S.p.A. The company was founded and d

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...e [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace]] in [[Interlagos]], a district in the city of [[São Paulo]], [[Brazil]]. ...the Grand Prix returned to Interlagos, where it has stayed since. In {{F1|2005}}, for the first time, the Brazilian GP decided the World Championship, won

...jpg|thumb|left|300px|'''Ferrari 360 Spider at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]]''' ...s and aluminum chassis. The 360 was replaced by the [[Ferrari F430]] in [[2005]].

...d races since the 1950s and currently hosts races in the [[Sports Car Club of America|SCCA]] [[Speed World Challenge Series]], [[American Le Mans]], ASRA ...the kink." Many cars have prematurely finished their race on this section of road.

[[Image:F3000.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''Formula 3000 is a type of Formula Racing''']] ...rules. (It has been observed [[Bernie Ecclestone]] had purchased a job-lot of DFVs in 1984, with no obvious use for them at the time).

...well as improved safety all around. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (as of 2006) has been the only venue for the Mexican Grand Prix. ...Interamericana de Entretenimiento, S.A. de C.V. or CIE, through OCESA, one of CIE's subsidiaries. CIE also organizes the [[NASCAR]] and Desafío Corona r

...shes in any racing series. Ironically, the series is now dominated by many of the same wealthy multi-car teams that once dominated CART. ...race in [[Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg|St. Pete]] for [[2005 in IRL|2005]].

|Last season || 2005 |Last position || 10th (7 points) (as [[Minardi]])

...dar''' has become an annual publication that belies its origin in [[1964]] as merely a trade calendar published by the [[Pirelli]] company's UK subsidiar ...t is not sold and is only given as a corporate gift to a restricted number of important Pirelli customers and celebrity VIPs. The Pirelli Calendar is per

...1967. It was first staged at [[Mosport]] Park in [[Bowmanville, Ontario]] as a [[sports car racing|sports car]] event before it alternated between Mospo ...event on the planet, behind the first place [[Super Bowl XXXIX]] and the [[2005 UEFA Champions League Final|UEFA Champions League Final]].

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...age:Green_flag.jpg|thumbnail|The flagman waves the green flag at the start of the [[Aaron's 499]] at [[Talladega Superspeedway]] on [[April 6]], [[2003]] ...ically, the primary flagman, sometimes the [[Grand Marshal|grand marshal]] of a race, waves the flags atop a flagstand near the start/finish line. On a l

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...anguage|Greek]] ''πρωτότυπον'' (''prototypon''), "primitive form", neutral of ''πρωτότυπος'' (''prototypos''), "original, primitive", from ''π ...my)|category]]. Prototypes are typical instances of a category that serve as [[benchmark]]s against which the surrounding, less representative instances

...di]] is renowned for its [[Quattro]] AWD system, Lamborghini uses a system of its own. ...dvanced six-speed electro-hydraulically controlled auto-clutch manual, or, as Lamborghini abbreviates it to, "E-gear". The latter allows the driver to ma

...held at the [[Circuit de Catalunya]] in [[Barcelona]], [[Spain]], as part of the annual Formula One championship season. ...ng|Grand Prix]] in [[1913]] was not actually run to the Grand Prix formula of the day, but to touring car rules, taking place on a 300-kilometre road cir

'''Jacarepagua''' (also known as "'''Autódromo Internacional [[Nelson Piquet]]''' {do Rio de Janeiro}") is ...rous slow-speed corners; however, the scenic backdrop of the [[mountain]]s of Rio is quite stunning.

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...] is an British [[motorcycle]] racer. Toseland was the {{SBK|2007}} [[List of Superbike World champions|World Superbike Champion]] on a [[Ten Kate Racing ...t Relief, as well as playing a piano set at the British sports personality of the year awards 2007.

...Automobili S.p.A.''' is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[automobile]] manufacturer of high-performance [[supercar]]s and high quality carbon fiber that [[Lamborg ...s drawings to [[Juan Manuel Fangio]] who he planned to name the car after (as the Fangio F1).

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...both commonly referred to as the '''4200&nbsp;GT''', which is an evolution of the prior model name and a reference to the increase in [[engine displaceme ...Almost as soon as it was introduced, the Spyder was selected by [[Forbes]] as the Best GT for 2001.

...[[engineering]] services company situated just outside [[Milan]], the hub of [[Italy]]'s world-famous [[Haute couture|fashion]] industry. The company's premises occupy an area of 23,000 square metres, of which 11,000 square metres are covered.

...y be built by the converter, or assembled from a [[kit car]], and vehicles of this type are also noted below.<br> Vehicles may be converted by a manufacturer (as was done by [[Ford Motor Company]] to create the [[Ford Ranger EV]]) or by

'''Moto Morini''' is an [[Italy|Italian]] maker of [[motorcycle]]s. It was founded by [[Alfonso Morini]] in [[Bologna]], in 19 ...ary 22 1898. Before he was 16 he was repairing motorcycles, and at the age of sixteen, opened a workshop. This was just before [[World War I]] broke out.

[[Image:Barolo veduta.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Vineyards around the town of [[Barolo (CN)|Barolo]].]] ...ucers, responsible for approximately one-fifth of world wine production in 2005.

''See'' [[Formula One regulations]] ''for a summary of the current technical and sporting regulations.'' ...eams from achieving higher rpm and horsepower too quickly. As of the start of the 2006 season most engines on the grid rev up to 19,000 rpm, with the Cos

|Current year || 2005 ...en-Württemberg''' is an [[automobile racing]] track situated near the town of [[Hockenheim]] in [[Baden-Württemberg]], [[Germany]]. Amongst other motor

...y from 19 countries. In [[Singapore]], a 1.4-litre LAV variant is marketed as the Fiat Panorama in 5 and 7-seater versions. The Doblò carries a payload of up to 730kg, with an interior volume of 3.2m3.

| class="lightbg" id="car_specsleft" | Country of origin ...time we heard from Lavaggi, until 2005 when he announced the construction of an all new LMP1 sports prototype.

| Founded || 2005 ...de l'Automobile]] (FIA), and races (collectively known as ''A1GP World Cup of Motorsport'') are held in the traditional Formula One off season, the north

| Rear suspension = ''as front'' ...bu Dhabi Grand Prix]]. It was driven by {{F1|2005}} and {{F1|2006}} [[List of Formula One World Champions|World Champion]] [[Fernando Alonso]] and {{F1|2

...a great abundance of ease and comfort. Although there can be a great range of "vehicles" that offer luxurious settings, a true luxury car will be a car ( [[Image:Wood-Luxury-Car.jpg|thumb|250px|Woodgrain trim is one of the most iconic luxury car attributes]]

...ive oil is regarded as a healthful dietary oil because of its high content of [[monounsaturated fat]] (mainly [[Oleic acid]]) and [[polyphenol]]s. ...the major olive oil producing countries. It officially governs 95 percent of [[global]] [[production]], and holds great influence over the rest. IOOC te

...ent state of F1 technical and sporting regulations, as well as the history of the technical regulations since 1950. ''Accurate as of 21 December 2005''

...5|195]] at the [[Brussels Motor Show]] that year, the 212 was an evolution of the 166 &mdash; a [[sports car]] for the road that could also win internati ...d be a tremendous boost for Maranello. However, Pinin Farina was as proud as [[Enzo Ferrari]], and neither would go to the other to request business up

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...is 60,000 units per year, 1/3 to be sold by Fiat and 2/3 by Suzuki, badged as the [[Suzuki SX4|SX4]]. Design was handled by [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]]'s [[It ...in December 2005, it was the official car of the [[2006 Winter Olympics]]. As the car is four wheel drive, it is considered a 4x4, and 4x4=16, hence the

...leum electric hybrid vehicle|Petroleum electric hybrid vehicles]] make use of both an on-board [[rechargeable energy storage system]] (RESS) and a fueled [[Image:Hybridpar.png|thumb|right|400px|Structure of a parallel hybrid electric vehicle]]

...used [[Ferrari]]s to much success until the founder financed the [[History of Ferrari#The great walkout|exiled Ferrari]] company, [[ATS]]. Thereafter, [ ...Volpi]]. The project was carried out by [[Sasamotors]] of Modena and known as Jungle GT.

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...well as improved safety all around. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (as of 2008) has been the only venue for the Mexican Grand Prix. ...Interamericana de Entretenimiento, S.A. de C.V. or CIE, through OCESA, one of CIE's subsidiaries. CIE also organizes the [[NASCAR]] and Desafío Corona r

| Current = 2005 ...jpg|thumb|230px|[[Fernando Alonso]] won the drivers' championship at the [[2005 Brazilian Grand Prix]].]]

...ly in the [[automobile|automotive]] industry for listing the maximum power of [[internal-combustion engine]]s. The various types of horsepower (metric) are:

| Current year || 2005 ...ship. It is currently held at the [[Silverstone Circuit]] near the village of [[Silverstone]] in [[Northamptonshire]]. The British and [[Italian Grand Pr

|Production || 1995-2005 ...miums), with the Spider being essentially a two-seat [[cabriolet]] version of the GTV. The rear seats can be optionally deleted to increase the very tiny

...bition in internal combustion engines. The major fraction of the majority of motor oils is derived from [[crude oil]] (see [[Petroleum]]). ==Use of motor oil==

...ine [[Formula 2]] 156, which would be turned into the [[Formula 1]]-winner of 1961. ...acer produced in [[1963]], winning the [[12 Hours of Sebring]], [[24 Hours of Le Mans]], and the manufacturers' championship. It was a mid-engined sports

|Last season || 2005 ...aul Stoddart]], who sold it to [[Red Bull]] in 2005. The team is now known as [[Scuderia Toro Rosso]], [[Italian language|Italian]] for ''Team Red Bull''

...irst shortened to 480&nbsp;km, then discontinued overall due to the demise of the [[World Sportscar Championship]]. In 2000, the 1000&nbsp;km were resumed, with new competitive cars of BMW and Audi.

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...teams wanted to be able to display the logos of their sponsors as clearly as possible. ...in a shade of red known as [[rosso corsa]] being the national racing color of Italy. At certain events where tobacco sponsorships are prohibited, teams m

...rs Group Ltd.''' is a British specialist car manufacturing company and one of the oldest independent car marques in Britain. Based in [[Weybridge, Surrey ...iness. They wanted the factory as a warehouse but allowed the service side of AC to continue.

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|Company type || [[Public company|Public]] (subsidiary of [[Fiat|Fiat S.p.A.]]) ...owned directly by the Italian car giant [[Fiat]], after having been a part of [[Ferrari]] (a company in which [[Fiat]] has a majority stake) for some yea

| Date of birth || 10/31/1967 | Place of birth || [[Vail, Colorado|Vail]], [[Colorado]]

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The '''[[FIA]] European Hill Climb Championship''', formerly referred to as the '''European Mountain Championship''', is the most prestigious [[hillcli == 2005 FIA calendar==

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...Grand Touring) sports cars like [[Alfa Romeo]], [[Ferrari]] (which debuted as a marque in the 1940 event), [[Maserati]] and also [[Porsche]] famous. ...ile the first cars had started at 9 PM the previous day. In the early days of the race even winners needed 16 hours or more, so most competitors had to s

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|Current year || 2005 ...'''French Grand Prix''' (''Grand Prix de France'') was a race held as part of [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile]]'s annual [[Formula One]] au

The '''Belgian Grand Prix''' is an automobile race, part of the [[Formula One]] World Championship. ...motorcycle racing until 1924. After the 1923 success of the new [[24 hours of Le Mans]] in France, the [[SPA 24 Hours]], a similar 24 hour endurance race

...hicles were equipped with the feature. According to the [[IIHS]] one-third of fatal accidents could be prevented by the technology. In 1987, the earliest innovators of ESC, Mercedes-Benz, [[BMW]] and [[Toyota]] introduced their first [[tractio

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Next = 2005 ...n Racing|BAR]] and [[Renault F1|Renault]], as well as the poor performance of [[WilliamsF1|Williams]] and [[Team McLaren|McLaren]].

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...was also noted for his award-winning charity work, raising money on behalf of [[refugees]], the [[Red Cross]] and other worthy causes. ...and a conquering personality.") His "[[tenor C|high C]]" would become one of his trademarks.

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..., roomy, boxy well packaged cars could be too. It was voted [[European Car of the Year]] in 1984. ...back]]. It also featured [[ergonomic]] "pod" switchgear clusters each side of the main instrument binnacle, (that could be operated without removing the

...ounded in 1946 in [[Cagliari]], and since 1986 is a member [[Iveco]], part of the [[Fiat Group]]. In 1951 Astra moved to [[Piacenza]]. From 1946 to 1986 ...he enormous experience gained since its inception and through a wide range of heavy vehicles civilians but also military, ASTRA is a manufacturer referen

At its introduction, the California was part of a trio of motorcycles that included the Special, California and Ambassador and was ba ...no fewer than fourteen different names were used to describe three levels of trim. During the same period, all models used a 1064cc engine and the Tont

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|Last season || 2005 ...losing the [[2003 Formula One season|2003]] and [[2005 Formula One season|2005]] championships to [[Michael Schumacher]] and [[Fernando Alonso]] respectiv

...used for cushioning, in particular after very rapid inflation in the case of an automobile [[collision]]. There have been airbag-like devices for [[aeroplane]]s as early as the 1940s, with the first patents filed in the 1950s.

...(north loop). With a lap length of over 25 km, it allows the participation of more than 200 cars, and over 700 drivers. ...Rennen Nürburgring''' in German, it was introduced in 1970 by the [[ADAC]] as a real race, unlike the earlier endurance contests that covered 12h, 24h (i

...elebrated its 90^th running and 61^st consecutive year of uninterrupted occurrence. ...age:speedageindy.jpg|thumb|left|Cover of Speed Age magazine, showing start of first Indianapolis 500 race]]

...me to Bizzarrini S.p.A. in 1966. The marque has been revived with a number of [[concept car]]s in the 2000s. ...lmo Marconi]] on his inventions, especially the radio, following which one of the Livorno Library sections was named The Bizzarrini Library.

...the team, scoring points several times, most notably by running the whole of the wet [[1997 Monaco Grand Prix]] without a pit stop (and with a damaged f ...tude. He also finished third at [[Autodromo Nazionale Monza|Monza]], ahead of Irvine.

...r|sports cars]] in the world. The original Bugatti failed with the advent of World War II, but has been resurrected twice, most recently under the [[Vol ...cess culminated with driver [[Jean-Pierre Wimille]] winning the [[24 hours of Le Mans]] twice (in 1937 with [[Robert Benoist]] and 1939 with [[Pierre Vey

...magazine]]s from different countries in [[Europe]]. The current organisers of the award are ''Auto'' ([[Italy]]), ''[[Autocar]]'' ([[United Kingdom|UK]]) ...y's car market and car manufacturing industry. The jury for 2006 consisted of 58 members from 22 countries.

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...first Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide in 1985. Melbourne is now the host of this event.]] ...b|220px|Demonstration event held in Melbourne just before the start of the 2005 Grand Prix]]

...resented [[1993]] in [[Geneva Motor Show|Geneva]], the Guarà was available as [[Coupé]] and open [[Barchetta]]. The latter corresponds to the coupe but ...he Barchetta still can be ordered at the factory (prepayment required): in 2005 the Guarà is available in Italy, Austria and Switzerland.

...t suspension.triddle.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The front suspension components of a [[Ford Model T]].]] ...luggage from damage and wear. The design of front and [[rear suspension]] of a car may be different.

...ycles]] still are carburated due to lower weight and cost, however [[as of 2005]] many new models are now being introduced with [[fuel injection]]. ...plane engines still have the updraft carburetor, as do many small engines, as on [[lawnmower]]s and so on.

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...tory, spectacle and glamour result in the race being considered "the jewel of the Formula One crown". ...rners, making it one of the most demanding tracks in Formula One. In spite of the relatively low average speeds, it is a dangerous place to race.

...orld Championships on both two and four wheels. He is also the ambassador of the [[Racing Steps Foundation]]. ...n a [[grasstrack]] competition. In 1950, when he was 16, he joined Vincent as an apprentice whilst with them he bought his first car, a [[Jowett Jupiter]

...e [[EON Productions]] Bond franchise and the first to star [[Roger Moore]] as [[United Kingdom|British]] Secret Service agent, Commander James Bond. The ...in the 1977 film, ''[[The Spy Who Loved Me (film)|The Spy Who Loved Me]]'' as a villain who is killed in the pre-title sequence.

...Productions]] [[James Bond]] series and the third to star [[Roger Moore]] as [[United Kingdom|British]] Secret Service agent, Commander James Bond. Rele ...den Gun]]''. It is also the first wholly original Bond film to be written, as [[Ian Fleming]] only gave permission for the title to be used. The film was

..., are manufactured from [[synthetic rubber]], however other materials such as steel may be used. For most of history wheels had very little in the way of shock absorption and journeys were very bumpy and uncomfortable.

...tions]] [[James Bond]] series and the fourth film to star [[Sean Connery]] as British Secret Service agent, Commander James Bond 007. Released in [[1965 ...n an original screenplay by [[Jack Whittingham]]," which also was credited as being "Based on the original story by [[Kevin McClory]], Jack Whittingham,

...[Barbara Broccoli]], and was also the first Bond film made after the death of veteran producer [[Albert R. Broccoli]]. The film is dedicated to his memor ...ics, steals the plane with the torpedo and escapes before the missile hit, as does Gupta with the GPS encoder.

| Number of Editions || 57/58 | First Winner || [[August Prosenik]] ([[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia|Yugoslavia]])

...h birthday, 50 special edition Murciélagos were built up during the autumn of 2003. ...milar performance to the coupe with a more aggressive rear flank, as well as a considerably higher price tag.

...that involves usually 4 and sometimes up to 6 riders competing over 4 laps of an oval circuit. A variant of [[Track racing]], Speedway is administered internationally by the [[Fédér

...onships, but based on the same point system. The series currently consists of 12 three-day events driven on surfaces ranging from gravel and tarmac to sn ...l gearbox]]es, aerodynamic parts and other enhancements bringing the price of a WRC car to around US$1 million (€700,000).

...C, and the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Mille Miglia Roadster. It also powered top of the range coachbuilt production models. In 2004 Alfa Romeo revived the 8C n ...t|thumb|Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B [[Carrozzeria Touring|Touring]] Spider 1937 in 2005 [[Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance]].]]

...natus Populusque Romanus &ndash; [[SPQR]]''<br/>(The Senate and the People of Rome)</small> ||[[Mayor of Rome|Mayor]]|| [[Walter Veltroni]]<br/>(''[[Left-Wing Democrats]]'')

...n, construction, and equipment to minimise the occurrence and consequences of [[automobile accident]]s. ([[Road traffic safety]] more broadly includes r ...f injury-related deaths, an estimated total of 1.2 million in 2004, or 25% of the total from all causes.

...screenwriter [[Paul Haggis]] and directed by [[Martin Campbell]], director of the 1995 Bond film, ''[[GoldenEye]]''. Despite initial controversy over Cra ...]] consortium's acquisition of [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|MGM]], parent company of Bond film series rights co-owner [[United Artists]].

|Production:||[[2005]]-present ...argeted for Asia Pacific markets). Between 1997 and 2005, 680,000 examples of the 156 were produced, a huge success for the brand.

...te double Formula One world champion, [[Graham Hill]], and is the only son of a world champion to win the title. ...seasons in Formula 3, where he won four races, Hill ascended another tier of open wheel racing by joining Mooncraft in the International [[Formula 3000]

...Nuova Panda" (in [[Italian language|Italian]]), and was the [[European Car of the Year]] in 2004. ...ts but this spirit of robust simplicity was adhered to throughout the life of the model.

[[Image:IMGP3711.jpg|thumb|left|300px|'''ATS at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy''']]] ...operated between [[1963]] and [[1965]], formed after the famous "[[History of Ferrari#The great walkout|Palace Revolution]]" at [[Ferrari]].

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...aircraft]]. As of 2009, Fiat is the world's sixth largest carmaker as well as Italy's largest carmaker. ...lso has factories in [[Argentina]] and [[Poland]]. Fiat has a long history of licensing its products to other countries. [[Joint venture]] operations are

|Last season || 2005 ...ng with [[Jacques Villeneuve]]) who has won two legs of the [[Triple Crown of Motorsport]].

Previous = 2005 | ...he second year in a row, edging out retiring legend [[Michael Schumacher]] of [[Scuderia Ferrari]] by 13 points. Renault also retained the Constructor's

...of the season several drivers from several teams had mathematical chances of fighting for the title. Eight different drivers won a Grand Prix, amongst t ...lliams, had a chance of claiming the 2003 championship right until the end of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix. Another notable race was the Hungari

...;" |[[Image:MaxMosley.jpg|center|230px|'''Max Mosley''' has been president of the influential [[FIA]] since [[1991]].]] | Title || President of the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile]]

...ly (see [[List of Formula One World Championship pointscoring systems|list of pointscoring systems]] for more information). Numbers without parentheses a | Titles || CART IndyCar World Series champion, CART Rookie of the Year

...rand Prix. He was taken on by reigning world champions Ferrari for the end of the season - in only his fifth season racing cars - and from 1978 to his de ...profound effect. Since 1982 he has become an iconic figure in the history of the sport, renowned for his car control, aggressive driving style, and a 'n

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|Caption || Schumacher before the [[2005 United States Grand Prix]]. ...n in a single season. Schumacher is the only German to have won the [[List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions|drivers' championship]].

...in [[Formula One]] from {{f1|1981}} until {{f1|1994}}, racing for a number of teams, most notably the [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari factory team]]. ...Italian's career in motorsport began in 1976, racing a car he and a number of his friends had built in the Formula Monza series. The car, however, achiev

...camshafts, four valves per cylinder and twin ignition. However, the onset of [[World War I]] halted automobile production at ALFA for three years. ...ead designer, and the company continued to produce solid road cars as well as successful race cars (including the 40-60 HP and the [[Alfa Romeo RL|RL Tar

...|Live and Let Die]]'' ([[1973 in film|1973]]) due to his death in December of 1999. ...60/trivia]. It also additionally references several Fleming novels as well as novels by other official Bond authors.

...imi Räikkönen]] by one point at the [[2007_Brazilian_Grand_Prix|final race of the season]], making Raikkonen the third Finnish driver to take the title. ...ds and instead stage their own rival series, before signing a [[memorandum of understanding]] (MoU) at the [[2006 Spanish Grand Prix]].

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...ations and other authors have also written various unofficial permutations of the character. ...re "official". [[Albert R. Broccoli]] and [[Harry Saltzman]] produced most of these up until [[1975]], when Broccoli became the sole producer. From [[199

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...form of [[recreation]], and have been adapted for use in many other fields of human activity, including children's [[toy]]s, adult [[fitness]], [[militar ...ration of specialized designs for individuals who pursue a particular type of [[cycling]].

...ations and other authors have also written various unofficial permutations of the character. ...re "official". [[Albert R. Broccoli]] and [[Harry Saltzman]] produced most of these up until [[1975]], when Broccoli became the sole producer. From [[199

...were held for many years. Due to the rising cost of competition, the last of these occurred in 1983. National championships existed in [[South Africa]] ...gle seater racing category in worldwide motorsport. It was initially known as Formula A, but the name Formula One was widely used

...uropean manufacturer in continuous motorcycle production. Guzzi is now one of seven brands owned by [[Piaggio|Piaggio & Co. SpA]], Europe's largest motor ...ed the industry in ground-breaking innovation &mdash; for the greater part of its history.

...bout the race organisiation and its history is contained in the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] article. ...|thumb|right|250px|'''[[1952 24 Hours of Le Mans]] race, depicted on cover of Auto Sport Review magazine''']]

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...iver records#Youngest world drivers championship winners|youngest]] [[List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions|World Drivers' Champion]] in the sport ...history, with seven-time World Champion [[Michael Schumacher]] coming out of retirement after a three-year absence.

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...rgest, has a wealth of unique historic architecture and has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe during the 1990s. ...the day and night, theatre, life in the streets, ''castellers'', and most of it for free!

...'' [http://www.wien.at] (German: ''Wien'') is the capital and largest city of [[Austria]], and the Historic City Centre was inscribed on the [[UNESCO Wor ...a Vienna - Foto Giovanni Dall'Orto, genn 2004 03.jpg|thumb|Statue in front of the Parliament]]