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[[Image:auto_mirage_pick_wick_1974.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''1974 Auto Mirage ''Pick Wick''''']] ...ollaborated to produce buggys before embarking on the adventure of [[micro cars]].

After these famous races and cars, several road cars and even computer games adopted the Gran Turismo name: [[Category:Auto racing by type]]

<tr><td><font face="Arial">[http://www.rogers-auto-art.ca '''Roger Lusty'''] ...ortraits, including classic and custom cars, motorcycles, and all forms of auto racing. Roger’s originals and commissioned work, hang in collections acro

...ls one or more of the electrical subsystems in a [[vehicle]]. Some modern cars have up to 70 ECUs, including: [[Category:Auto parts]]

...eels''', or '''mag wheels''', are sometimes used on [[Auto racing|racing]] cars, in place of heavier [[steel]] or [[aluminium]] [[wheel]]s, for better perf * [[Auto racing]]

...[[Tatra T-87]], T-111,T-815 etc., as well as [[TVR S Series|TVR S1]]. Some cars also use a backbone as a part of the chassis to strengthen it; examples inc

[[Image:MidgetCarsRacingAngellParkJune2007.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Midget cars racing at [[Angell Park Speedway]]]] :''This article is about full-size midget race cars. For the smaller version youth racer, see [[Quarter-midget]]. For the Briti

...August]], [[1905]] - [[February 5]], [[2003]]) was a [[Germany|German]] [[auto racing]] driver who drove for [[Mercedes-Benz]] in the famous "[[Silver Arr ...rennen]] which saw the first appearance of [[Silver Arrows]] Mercedes Race cars, the [[1937]] [[Monaco Grand Prix]] (considered his greatest victory), and

...relationship with Chinetti due to his success in selling the maker's road cars in the important American markets, and thus NART received a continuous line ...with [[John Surtees]], as the factory team competed the last two races in cars painted white and blue. This was done as a protest concerning arguments bet

...have their wheels below the body or fenders, in the manner of most street cars, [[stock car racing|stock car]]s, or [[touring car]]s. Open-wheel racing i ...to enclose the driver's body, with the head exposed to the air. In modern cars, the engine is located directly behind the driver, and drives the rear whee

...have their wheels below the body or fenders, in the manner of most street cars, [[stock car racing|stock car]]s, or [[touring car]]s. Open-wheel racing i ...to enclose the driver's body, with the head exposed to the air. In modern cars, the engine is located directly behind the driver, and drives the rear whee

...ly]], [[30 Jan]] [[1905]] - Feb, 1995) was an Italian [[bobsled]]der and [[auto racing|racing driver]]. ==Auto racing career==

...r international [[auto racing]] competitions customarily [[paint]]ed their cars in '''racing colours''' reflecting the nation of origin of the car or drive ...heir origin in the national teams competing in the [[Gordon Bennett Cup in auto racing|Gordon Bennett Cup]], which was held annually in 1900-1905, and were

...in servicing Italian and British cars in the Twin Cities, Special Interest Auto can handle all your needs.<br>

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..., which, since the 1970's, are often joined by wings mounted on top of the cars to give them sufficient downforce so as not to become airborne as readily a ..., including [[Jeff Gordon]] and [[Tony Stewart]]. As a challenging form of auto racing, sprint car racing is considered an excellent training ground for NA

...t-4 engine, which produced between 40 bhp to 48 bhp. As most of Alfa Romeo cars this was also used in racing purpose. RM top speed was around {{Auto kmh|90}}. RM Sport version had [[Zagato]] chassis.

...he behest of the FIA. It allowed a variety of [[touring car racing|touring cars]] of different sizes and displacements to race together, from the small [[F ...car, Group 1 (for standard touring cars) and Group 2 (for modified touring cars).

...in January of 2003,[auto accident fatality] he owned a large collection of cars he had acquired, all of them restored, including but not limited to, a ford

'''Ice racing''', with [[automobile|cars]], [[motorcycle]]s or [[snowmobile]]s, takes place on [[freezing|frozen]] [ ...l-[[rubber]] and [[screw|studded]] [[tire]]s. These classes are applied to cars and motorcycles, although a greater percentage of motorcycles use studded t

...died in [[Milan]], [[May 9]], [[1949]]) was an Italian racecar driver and auto constructor. During his career, he raced for two teams, [[Mercedes-Benz]] a Trossi backed one of the most unusual Grand Prix cars, the Trossi Monaco of 1934. This car featured a 16 cylinder, two stroke cy

'''Legend Car racing''' is a style of race cars. They are 5/8-scale replicas of [[United States|American]] [[automobiles]] ...tight specifications to ensure cars are quite similar with each other. All cars utilize the same parts, engine, tires. The only variable (in theory) is the

ISO tried to grab as many cars as possible, and thanks to them have preserved many models as of today. ...ial production. Ultimately, the estimated high price of a proliferation of cars, the company remained together but was later sold to Germany. The fate of a

...ly inexpensive, which makes F3 an attractive entry-level into higher class auto racing. ...heir GP careers) although started to decline in the UK when small [[sports cars]] powered by [[Coventry-Climax]] and [[Ford]] engines became more important

...ly one quarter (1/4) the size of full size [[midget car racing|midget race cars]] and gain speeds of up to about 45 mph. ...ican, and Fiser. Other brands are ProFab, Bullrider, BlueDot, and Ricecars Cars are protected by body panels which are made of fiberglass, plastic, sheetme

..., a fashion which Cadillac executives resented. And, as the more expensive cars of that time were usually sold as chassis, drive-train, fenders, radiator, ...ngine and put alongside the cylinder heads. At first, Earl and the concept cars toured the [[United States]] in the GM [[Motorama]] shows.

...[[Beach buggy]] manufacturer [[Autozodiaco]]. It was also sold as the All Cars Snuggy |{{flagiconItaly}} [[Italy]]||ALL-CARS Charly II||ALL-CARS srl, [[Pianoro]] || 125&nbsp;cc || 2 ||1977-1985 ||

|Team(s) || Auto Union ...ny experience in normal race cars. The rear engined [[Silver Arrows]] of [[Auto Union]] were hard to drive, and only he and Italian Legend [[Tazio Nuvolari

...achieved victory again in 1961, however, due to the unreliability of their cars they never won Le Mans. Camoradi also purchased a single Tipo 63 (a more po [[Category:American auto racing teams]]

...e managed in most cases to reduce the weight of [[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]] cars through better design. During that period Mercedes also developed a stream ...f the last century. He designed with his co-worker Josef Mickl the famous Auto Union Grand Prix car and the Cisitalia Grand Prix car.

|[[Auto Avio Costruzioni 815|Auto Avio Costruzioni]] || 1938 - 1947 || <font color=red>'''R'''</font> |[[Auto Cars]] || 1907 ||

...a sports car introduced as a [[Bertone]] prototype in 1972 at the [[Turin Auto Show]]. The next year it was on display at the [[Paris Motor Show]], badged ...giving reverse visibility surpassing most cars, especially similar sports cars.

...uses up central space, making it impractical for any but two-seater sports cars. ...ccesses in racing, the RMR platform has been popular for road going sports cars despite the inherent challenges of design, maintenance and lack of cargo sp

'''Sprint cars''' are small, high-powered race cars designed primarily for the purpose of running on short [[dirt track racing| ...ce so as not to become airborn as readily as was previously the case. When cars went airborn, the wings would break off or absorb the impact of the flip, l

...R, because the lower speeds make "paint swapping", where the bodies of the cars actually rub against one another, practical without a very high likelihood ..., Late Model, Sportsman, Mini Stock, Legends Cars, X Mods, X cars, Super-X cars,

...ACO), which are slightly modified if necessary, mainly to allow additional cars to compete. ...[[prototype#Automobile_racing|prototypes]] and two for [[Gran Turismo|GT]] cars. Class winners of this event receive an automatic invitation to the succeed

...om [[Italy]]. They participated in 31 grands prix, entering a total of 32 cars. ...e. This was later modified by [[Simon Hadfield]] into a [[ground effect in cars|ground effect]] 'wing' car.

'''Maserati V8RI''' (1935 - 1936) were four racing cars made by [[Maserati]] of [[Modena]]. 320&nbsp;bhp and a maximum speed of {{Auto kmh|270}}. The "RI" denoted ''Ruote indipendenti'', the

...d and the 288 GTO never raced thus all 272 cars built remained purely road cars. (400HP) | 200 road cars produced.

...knew the track well having won the race one year earlier, came to test the cars of his team, the Scuderia Materassi. *[[Auto racing|Auto Racing]]

...rt of the [[Peugeot]] team. He debuted with them in 1909 in the Coupe de l'Auto at [[Rambouillet]] and in 1910, went to Italy to compete in the [[Targa Flo ...th four camshafts and four valves per cylinder. Boillot won the Coupe de l'Auto in 1913 and became the darling of French racing fans when he won his second

'''Rallycross''' is a spectacular form of [[Sprint (race)|sprint]] style [[Auto racing|automobile racing]], held on a closed mixed-surface [[circuit (racin In rallycross several cars start abreast at the same time, and drive three to six laps on a rather sho

...doors, 3 or 6 (or more) wheels, or special abilities not usually found on cars. ...icles with a working drivetrain and accessories. The state of most concept cars lies somewhere in between and usually does not represent the final product.

...ir 60s and 70s. Ladies’ races are held at every meeting and the sharing of cars between family members is encouraged. It is an affordable motor sport. Indi ...he Fiat Cinquecento and Citroen AX have been added to the list of eligible cars for 2006.

...permanent track most famous for hosting the annual [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] auto race. The track uses local roads that remain open to the public most of th ...rce in the era of Group C cars helped braking to some degree but presently cars are tending towards low downforce to seek higher speeds in the face of powe

Cars with a Saxomat clutch did not have a clutch pedal. The Saxomat consisted of [[Category:Auto parts]]

[[Image:BATcars.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Three Original BAT cars. From left: BAT 5, BAT 7, BAT 9]] ...he Italian design house; [[Bertone]]. Of the successful project came three cars: the BAT 5 in [[1953]], the BAT 7 in [[1954]], and finally the BAT 9 in [[1

'''Coil bind''' is a style of setup used in various levels of [[NASCAR]] [[auto racing|racing]]. Coil bind setups utilize very soft front [[Suspension (ve ...p times, the cars are more sensitive to [[turbulence]] generated by nearby cars.

Technical regulations mandate that World Rally Cars must be built upon a production car with a minimum of 2500 units, based on ...base model need not have the characteristics of the WRC, as evidenced from cars such the [[Peugeot 206]] and [[Peugeot 307|307]], [[Citroën Xsara]], or th

...ck") is a type of [[tire]] that has no [[tread]] pattern, used mostly in [[auto racing]]. By eliminating any grooves cut into the tread, such tires provide ...which must be able to operate in all weather conditions. They are used in auto racing where competitors can choose different tires based on the weather co

..., Ferrari grew up with little formal education but a strong desire to race cars. During [[World War I]] he was a mule-skinner, his father Alfredo and broth He left CMN in 1920 to work at [[Alfa Romeo]], racing their cars in local races he had more success. In 1923, racing in Ravenna, he acquired

...up (often called [[Brooklands]]) was popular among older sports and modern cars in vintage style. [[Category:Auto parts]]

[[Image:LolaT332.jpg|thumb|[[1974]] [[Lola Racing Cars|Lola ]] T-332]] '''Formula 5000''' (or '''F5000''') was an auto-racing formula that ran different series in various regions around the worl

...nual transmission]] used on [[motorcycle]]s and high-performance cars or [[auto racing]], where [[gear]]s are selected in order, and direct access to speci ...gine|engine]] from the transmission, thus stopping all torque transfer. In auto racing, this process is slow and prone to human error; hence the developmen

...Spokane, Washington]], and worked as a school principal before becoming an auto racer. ...trol and crashed before the race started. In [[1987]], Sneva crashed three cars, two in practice, and one during the race. He would ultimately suffer crash

...he only modern V16 engine. It began production in [[1991]] but only a few cars were produced before the company closed its doors for good. [[image:autounionv16.jpg|thumb|right|Cover of Road & Track magazine showing Auto Union V16 engine in chassis]]

...cing]] driver. Despite many successes in [[Grand Prix motor racing]] for [[Auto Union]] in the early [[1930s]], during the era of the famous "[[Silver Arro ...lly unbeatable when he got the new [[Auto Union#The Auto Union racing cars|Auto Union car]], which was designed by Porsche. Its rear mounted engine provide

...such as a [[convertible]], or be a new product, or even an entire line of cars that have a [[cachet]] about them. *[http://www.partstrain.com/blog/?p=190 Auto Blog - Halo Car definition and listing]

...by [[Chrysler]] and [[Maserati]]. It was introduced at the [[Los Angeles Auto Show]] in [[1986]] but was not available until late [[1989]]. The TC was i ...II]]. The normal Turbo II was used on [[automatic transmission]]-equipped cars.

== V12 road cars == ...d thus cost. Their use has been thus confined to costly luxury and sports cars, in which they give superlative performance and smoothness characteristics.

...heir origin in the national teams competing in the [[Gordon Bennett Cup in auto racing|Gordon Bennett Cup]], which was held annually in 1900-1905, and were ...the weight limit for GP cars introduced in 1934, German Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union teams did not apply the traditional white paint in order to save weig

...racer Gianpiero Moretti in the 1960s, the company sponsored many prototype cars in the IMSA series including the [[Ferrari 333 SP]] sports prototype car, a ...some regional [[Subaru]] and [[Mitsubishi Motors|Mitsubishi]] performance cars.

.... This allowed Autodelta to use the [[Balocco]] test track for new racing cars and prototypes. ...TZ]] introduced in June 1962. The TZ was updated to TZ2 in 1965, with both cars taking many wins in various championships. Alfa Romeo and Autodelta would

[[Image:AUTO AVIO-01-(Ferrari).jpg|center|70px]] ...er-bottom:1px solid #999;" |[[Image:Auto Avio Costruzioni 815.jpg|250px|'''Auto Avio Costruzioni 815''']]

|Manufacturer || [[Fiat|Fiat Auto]] ...ily car]]s manufactured by the [[Italy|Italian]] [[automaker]] [[Fiat|Fiat Auto]] from 1961 to 1967, which replaced the [[Fiat 1200]]. The 1300 and 1500 we

...nject the same verve and sportiness to SEAT design. The result was SEAT's 'auto emoción' philosophy which saw more expressive design in the form of the 20 ...iura concept|Lamborghini Miura concept]], first shown at the [[Los Angeles Auto Show]] in January 2006.

[[Image:Gtp_sports_cars.jpg|thumb|300px|GTP sports cars racing at [[Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course]] in 1991]] '''Sports car racing''' is a form of circuit racing, with cars that have two seats and enclosed wheel wells. They may be purpose-built or

...t year. As a teenager, Reventlow's money afforded him the latest in exotic cars that led to his involvement in motor racing. ...s one of the last people to speak to Dean when they met on their way to an auto race in [[Salinas, California]]. Dean was killed a few hours later in his r

...b frame saw regular production in the 60's and 70's General Motors X and F cars. [[Category:Auto parts]]

...gnes]], [[Vaucluse]] &ndash; [[February 13]], [[2005]], [[Nimes]]) was a [[auto racing|racing]] driver. Began racing cars in 1938 and by 1950 had been successful enough in [[Grand Prix motor racing

...who use their car primarily for personal transportation. Typical economy cars are small, light weight, and inexpensive to buy. ...or vehicles that could navigate narrow streets and alleys. These European cars, such as the [[Austin Seven]], would also start to catch on in [[Japan]] du

...can Speed Association|ASA]] and [[Auto Racing Club of America|ARCA]] stock cars during the course of the season.

Custom-built coupé race cars often simply have a piece of sheet metal that forms the dash. Whenever a n [[Open wheel car|Open wheel race cars]] have no space for a dash, so the instrument cluster is integrated into th

...ris. Affronted by Ferrari's reaction, Lamborghini decided to "build better cars than Ferrari" and to prove that [[supercar]]s did not have to be as tempera ...loped many unique designs that describe the Italians best when they design cars: luxurious, smart and safe.

...nced by the [[Gordon Bennett Cup in auto racing]], Jules Goux began racing cars in his early twenties. Success came in 1908 on a circuit set up on roads ar

...ing the cessation of hostilities they turned to various vehicles including cars, ambulances, hearses, light commercial vehicles etc. ...had a good relationship with [[Monteverdi]] for whom they produced various cars.

...ed up because of the ease to construct a track and the low cost of lumber. Cars and motorcycles were both raced on board tracks. ...de of board tracks, carpenters would repair the track from below after the cars raced down the straightaways at 120 miles per hour.

...and 1980s it was the exception rather than the rule, at least on European cars. The trend to [[front wheel drive]], greater vehicle mass and wider [[tire ...two different assist curves (boost curve), while on Volkswagen/Audi group cars, the amount of assistance is automatically regulated depending on vehicle s

'''Auto racing''' (also known as '''automobile racing''', '''autosport''' or '''mot Auto racing began almost immediately after the construction of the first success

...' is an [[Endurance racing|endurance race]] for [[Sports car racing|sports cars]] held at [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps]] in Belgium. ...4h race for touring cars and GTs is held, and an endurance race for sports cars and GTs. The 500km race at Spa counted towards the [[World Sportscar Champi

===Auto racer=== ...me/1990/Barney_Oldfield_main.htm]. Oldfield spent much time to prepare the cars.

...omobil-Verkehrs- und Übungs-Straße''', better known as '''AVUS''', was a [[Auto racing|motor racing]] circuit on the south-western outskirts of [[Berlin]], ...n 1926 the track played host to the first [[German Grand Prix]] for sports cars (won by [[Rudolf Caracciola]] in a [[Mercedes-Benz]]).

...omobil-Verkehrs- und Übungs-Straße''', better known as '''AVUS''', was a [[Auto racing|motor racing]] circuit on the south-western outskirts of [[Berlin]], ...n 1926 the track played host to the first [[German Grand Prix]] for sports cars (won by [[Rudolf Caracciola]] in a [[Mercedes-Benz]]).

'''Auto racing''' (also known as '''automobile racing''', '''autosport''' or '''mot Auto racing began almost immediately after the construction of the first success

...'' is a road [[car]] produced in [[1963]] by the company [[Bandini|Bandini Cars]] [[Forlì]]. ...is time is Corna that realized a sober and sports coupé, which was used as auto staff, an elegant black pastel by [[Ilario Bandini]].

...e end of the year, but the company continued to produce [[Formula Junior]] cars. {{F1 cars 1959}}

...o adjust the timing you actually had to take out a piece of the dash! Both cars were being built simultaneously. That same year [[Bertone]] showed the Grifo A3/L prototype at the Turin Auto Show, while Iso showed off the (partly unfinished) competition version; the

...]. These so-called [[Alfa Romeo BAT|BAT]] (Berlina Aerodinamica Technica) cars used the [[Alfa Romeo 1900|Alfa Romeo 1900 Sprint]] chassis. ...h design was a special [[Ford Mustang]], introduced at the 1965 [[New York Auto Show]] and commissioned by [[Automobile Quarterly]].

...'Bathurst 1000''' is a 1000 km motor race for [[touring car racing|touring cars]], conducted at the [[Mount Panorama Circuit]] near [[Bathurst, New South W ...history, having been conducted for numerous categories such as production cars, [[Group C]], [[Group A]], [[Super Touring]] and currently the popular [[V8

'''Motorama''' was an auto show staged by [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]] from [[1949]] ...931]]. They were almost invariably held in conjunction with the [[New York Auto Show]] that for many years was held traditionally in the first week of Janu

They were notable for entering a total of 49 World Championship rounds, with cars such as the [[Maserati]] [[Maserati 250F|250F]], various [[Maserati]]-power [[Category:Italian auto racing teams]]

...to the attention of the movie industry, and they were soon asked to create cars both for personal use by the studio executives and stars and as props for f ...as the [[Hirohata Merc]] for its owner, was shown at the 1952 [[Motorama]] auto show and was so popular it overshadowed the best work of Detroit's top desi

...engine. The car debuted at the 1968 [[Salon International de l'Auto|Geneva Auto Show]]. ...S were built, bringing the production total of the Islero nameplate to 225 cars. Ferruccio Lamborghini himself drove an Islero during that era.

...and helped prepare cars to compete in that year's [[Gordon Bennett Cup in auto racing|Gordon Bennett Cup]]. He drove a [[Germany|German]] [[Opel|Opel-Darr

Ward's father owned an auto wrecking business in [[Los Angeles]]. He was 14 years old when he built a [ He began racing [[midget car racing|midget cars]] in 1946 after he was discharged from the Army. He finished poorly. His sk

...ing in 1932, when he was 19-years-old, and became successful in the midget cars. He was inducted in the [[National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame]].

:''This article concerns auto racing; [[Track racing|motorcycles]], also race on dirt tracks.'' ...cars are purpose-built racing vehicles, stock cars (also known as fendered cars) can be either purpose-built racecars or street vehicles that have been mod

...e race took place for 12 hours each between 8am to 8pm and between it, the cars were locked up overnight to prevent maintenance work performed on it. In the early days of endurance racing cars and motorcycles raced side by side, but the two were soon separated.

...ed by [[traffic cone]]s, rather than racing on a track with multiple other cars, as in [[road racing]] or [[oval racing]]. Autocross tends to place more em ...nizations such as the [[Sports Car Club of America]] (SCCA) and [[National Auto Sport Association]] (NASA) sponsor autocross events throughout the United S

...ing under one minute for the fastest drivers to complete. For this reason, cars and drivers do not generally cross between the British and continental Euro ...of the European national series, attracting many new F2 and 2-litre sports cars during the 1970s and early 1980s. Notable champions from this period inclu

...ed by [[traffic cone]]s, rather than racing on a track with multiple other cars, as in [[road racing]] or [[oval racing]]. Autocross tends to place more em ...nizations such as the [[Sports Car Club of America]] (SCCA) and [[National Auto Sport Association]] (NASA) sponsor autocross events throughout the United S

...automaker [[Lamborghini]] in the 1970s. It was introduced at the [[Turin]] auto show in [[1970]] but it wasn't until [[1973]] that it became available for ...automaker [[Lamborghini]] in the 1970s. It was introduced at the [[Turin]] auto show in 1970 but wasn't available to buyers until 1973.

...of racing where various classes of specially modified vehicles (including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and buggies) compete in races through [[off-road]] en [[Category:Auto racing by type]]

...rel. These carburetors found use in [[Maserati]] and [[Alfa Romeo]] racing cars. Twin ''updraught'' Webers fed [[supercharger]]s on the 1938 [[Alfa Romeo 8 ...[Fiat]], [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], [[Lamborghini]], [[Lancia]], [[Lotus Cars|Lotus]], [[Maserati]], [[Porsche]], [[Renault]], [[Triumph Motor Company|Tr

The '''Mediterranean Grand Prix''' was a non-Championship [[auto racing|motor race]], held at the [[Autodromo di Pergusa]], in [[Sicily]], [ | [[Lola Racing Cars|Lola]]-[[Zytek]]

...Over the years, the race included both [[sports car]]s and [[sedan|saloon cars]]. Latterly, it was contested by competitors running in the [[Fédération [[Category:Auto races]]

...rging the pump in the tank is one of the safest places to put it. In most cars, the fuel pump delivers a constant flow of gasoline to the engine; fuel not ...ent this will also prevent fuel leaking from any ruptured fuel line. Other cars have an additional ''roll over valve'', that will shut off the fuel pump in

...assis' for their cars, including [[Ferrari]] and American models. Building cars for famous names, including Henry Ford Jr. and President Peron of Argentina ...as sold to New York collector, Bob Lee, off the stand at the 1956 New York Auto Show. At the direction of [[Enzo Ferrari]], Lee bought the car for $9,500,

Various sports and "fast touring" '''[[Lancia]]''' cars have had bodies built or designed by the great Italian design house '''[[Za {| style="margin:0 auto;" align=center width=75% id=toc

...ent to work in a car garage, where developed a strong love for engines and cars. ...terassi worked himself on the engines and the frameorks, modifying the old cars to make them 30 kilograms lighter.

...ive]]. However, the [[1973 oil crisis]] had intervened and demand for such cars slowed. Furthermore, the front wheel drive layout and modest V6 powerplant ...were manufactured between late 1984 and 1988. These were the [[US$]]80,000 cars that were built to order only.

...Both the races also had international drivers entering their international cars in the races. ...d mainly vehicles from the [[FIA GT Championship]] regulations. These were cars such as the [[Holden Monaro|Holden Monaro 427C]], [[Mosler MT900|Mosler MT

[[Category:Cars of Italy]] [[Category:Veteran auto stubs]]

[[Ferrari]]'s earliest cars used engines designed by [[Gioacchino Colombo]], who had formerly designed ...[[Alfa Romeo]] (where he was long employed), but his first car, the 1940 [[Auto Avio Costruzione 815]], used a [[Fiat]] [[straight-8]]. It was only natura

...relaxed pollution reqirements, leading to higher efficiency, three-wheeled cars are usually very economical to run. One of the most famous three wheeled cars is the dirty yellow [[Reliant Regal|Reliant Regal Supervan III]] from the T

The '''Grand Prix de Pau''' is an [[auto race]] held annually in [[Pau]], [[France]]. The race was first held in [[1 | [[Lola Racing Cars|Lola]]

Until 1969, the steeply banked oval was also used, with chicanes to slow cars down. A lap was 10,1 km long, about twice as long as the regular "flat" cir | Jo Siffert {{flagiconSwitzerland}} <br> [[Derek Bell (auto racer)|Derek Bell]] {{flagiconUK}}

..., and the fact that the vehicles are in some cases closely related to road cars, draws massive spectator interest, especially in [[Europe]], [[Asia]] and [ ...all continents, taking its stylish sideways driving style and specialized cars to a vast global market, estimated by some to be second only to the [[Formu

...romo in 1958. One final appearance was made by both Formula One and sports cars in 1960 before both chose not to return to Argentina for the time being. | {{flagiconUnited Kingdom}} [[Derek Bell (auto racer)|Derek Bell]]<br>{{flagiconSwitzerland}} [[Jo Siffert]]

[[Alfa Romeo]] concept cars that have not gone into production: | [[Zender (auto)|Zender]]

'''Auto racing''' (also known as '''automobile racing''', '''autosport''' or '''mot Auto racing began almost immediately after the construction of the first success

...decessor, the 125 S had a new [[V12 engine]] (the "125") like most Ferrari cars of the following decades. The 125 S was replaced by the [[Ferrari 159 S|15 Of the two 125 S cars built in 1947, both were dismantled and parts are thought to have been reus

...Aurora [[Formula 1]] with his own team and a Williams FW06-1. He ended his auto racing career in 1980. [[Category:Motorcycle racers who have driven F1 cars|Agostini, Giacomo]]

...two 2+2 prototype '''3500GT''', revealed at the [[Salon International de l'Auto]] in [[Geneva]], March 1957. as well as wider 185x16" radial tyres. All cars had leather interior and

...A. Industria Construzione Automobile of Naples – it was thought that these cars would appeal to people willing to spend more for the dependability and ease ...tandard-Triumph to supply chassis and mechanical components to build 1,000 cars.

*by Justin Couture / American Auto Press ...the more powerful motor, the SantAgata firms engineers went to work on the cars ability to corner. The steering system has been looked over with a fine too

...production model). The car was presented to the public on the 1963 [[Turin Auto Show]]. [[Category:Lamborghini custom and concept cars|350GTV]]

'''Street racing''' is a form of [[auto racing]] that takes place on the streets,usually at a stop light, during no ...acing in the US is a [[drag race]] of [[automotive tuning|modified]] stock cars happening late at night on straight public roads with very low traffic that

'''Lime Rock Park''' is a [[road racing|road course]] [[auto racing]] facility located in [[Lakeville, Connecticut]]. Owned by [[Skip Ba ...radius making it the simplest corner. Turn 7 begins by plunging under the auto bridge before turning right onto the front straight. The Downhill starts to

|Predecessor || [[Auto Avio Costruzioni 815]] :''See also [[Auto Avio Costruzioni 815]], the [[Ferrari 125 F1|125 F1]], a [[Formula 1]] race

'''Auto racing''' (also known as '''automobile racing''', '''autosport''' or '''mot Auto racing began almost immediately after the construction of the first success

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...'s new [[IMSA GT Championship|WSC]] class, which replaced the previous GTP cars. ...nd [[Team Scandia]]. In the following round, at [[Lime Rock]], the Italian cars monopolized the podium, and would take three more wins until the end of the

...the driver's door, where it was not unknown for [[United Kingdom|British]] cars to also have their [[Hand brake|handbrake]]. ([[Left-hand drive]] models re ...gear is located forwards, and to the left. In many trucks and some sports cars it is instead in a "dog leg" position, back and to the left. There is usual

...articipated in 6 grands prix during the early 1970s, entering a total of 6 cars. ...as a fifth place for Mariella in the [[Coppa Autodromo at Monza]]. Similar cars continued to be seen in 1969 with Georges Ferreira, Pino Pica and Giorgio P

...velopment of a road version was stopped at a late stage. Today some racing cars hold a road title in Europe, after minor modifications to allow road compat ...to take care of these high output small engine was not compatible with the auto repair industry in several territories.

...] in the South. The open wheel racers were built for racing, and the stock cars were ordinary automobiles modified to varying degrees. ...gh as 1500. The sport is popular in Australia and Canada also. Many of the cars may also race on [[Short track motor racing|asphalt short tracks]] during t

...[[Alfa Corse]]. The car debuted at the [[Grand Prix de Pau]] in 1938, two cars were entered to race, one for [[Tazio Nuvolari]] and the other for [[Luigi ...1940s [[Jean-Pierre Wimille]] won a couple of races in Europe. One of the cars was brought to [[Argentina]] where it gathered some success and victories i

...rs were respectively [[Bernd Rosemeyer]] and [[Tazio Nuvolari]], both in [[Auto Union]] 'Silver Arrows'. ...tion. This opened in [[1973]], and is the largest collection of Grand Prix cars anywhere in the world.

...wed by 21 [[aluminum]]-bodied Intermeccanica-[[Puch]] (IMP) 500ccm-engined cars, of which one won the [[Nürburgring]]. ...small [[Ford Anglia#Anglia 105E (1959–1967)|Ford Anglia]] engine. These cars and some other prototypes were designed by [[Franco Scaglione]]. The &laqu

| Drivers || [[Nanni Galli]], [[Derek Bell (auto racer)|Derek Bell]], [[Chris Amon]] ...from [[Italy]]. It participated in 10 grands prix, entering a total of 11 cars, and scored one championship point.

..., and the fact that the vehicles are in some cases closely related to road cars, draws massive spectator interest, especially in [[Europe]], [[Asia]] and [ ...all continents, taking its stylish sideways driving style and specialized cars to a vast global market, estimated by some to be second only to the [[Formu

...vehicle)|suspension system]] invented by [[Citroën]] and fitted to Citroën cars, as well as being adapted by other car manufacturers, notably [[Rolls-Royce ...em has inherent advantages over steel springs, generally recognized in the auto industry, it also has an element of complexity, so automakers like [[Merced

...e again. He was 50 years of age. 14 peoplewere killed in the thousand mile auto race of May 12. [[Alfonso de Portago]] crashed into a crowd of spectators a ...5 seconds. Taruffi and [[Alberto Ascari]] participated in the Pan-American auto race in the mountains of [[Mexico]] in November [[1951]]. They held 1st and

The 1960 running was a race of attrition, with only four cars finishing within 5 laps of winner [[Jack Brabham]]. Accidents and mechanic ...07, the track staged a round of the WTCC, and in it will also star classic cars, making it a revival to the "golden age" races of the 1930s and 1940s.

...ne of the few men to compete at the Grand Prix level on motorcycles and in auto racing. ...rcycle racing on a full-time basis, instead electing to pursue a career in auto racing.

...s great rival as an entry level formula, [[Formula Vee]], the Formula Ford cars use full racing suspension setups. ...y [[Formula Ford 1600]] series exist for drivers of the older Kent powered cars.

...e Crosswagon Q4 and Sportwagon Q4 (both using the 1.9 L JTD engine). These cars were equipped with a [[Torsen]] four-wheel drive system. ...esten Autos 1998, Paul Pietsch Preis - (Innovation prize for Common Rail, (Auto Motor und Sport - Germany)

...ellington 500''' was a 500 km street race for [[touring car racing|touring cars]] which took place at [[Wellington City]] in [[Wellington]], [[New Zealand] ...he Australian V8's.]]The race went through four different types of touring cars classes from [[Group A]] to [[Supertouring]] then the category now known as

...ate. Using his significant inheritance, he attempted to buy out two of the cars qualified ahead of him and withdraw them placing himself in the race. When

'''Jody David Scheckter''' ([[January 29]], [[1950]]-&nbsp;) is a former [[auto racing]] driver, the [[1979]] [[Formula One]] World Drivers Champion. He wa ...ressive Scheckter was involved in a big accident which took nearly a dozen cars out of the race, an incident which in many ways summed up his early career.

...died [[February 24]], [[1955]] in [[Florence]]) was an [[Italy|italian]] [[auto racing]] driver. ...f the race without earning any championship points. Biondetti loved racing cars and continued to compete in sports car and endurance events, earning a seco

The '''Vanderbilt Cup''' was the first major trophy in American [[auto racing]]. An international event, it was founded by [[William Kissam Vander ...tic Ocean]], some of whom had competed in Europe's [[Gordon Bennett Cup in auto racing|Gordon Bennett Cup]]. The first Long Island race featured seventeen

...red to be the quintessential Ferrari model, and one of the greatest sports cars - indeed, one of the greatest automobiles - of all time. ...eight on the list of [[Sports Car International Top Sports Cars|Top Sports Cars of the 1960s]], and number one as the top sports car of all time. Similarl

...e drivers from non-fascist countries in the cars. Sommer turned to sports cars once more, winning the [[SPA 24 Hours]] endurance race with co-driver [[Fra

...[[Louis Chiron]]. Realizing that factory cars were always faster than the cars owned by private entrants, Dreyfus reasoned that his only chance of winning ...ed by the German teams and jumped at the chance to drive the most advanced cars available, as a [[Jew]] this option was not available to Dreyfus. Instead h

|Manufacturer || [[Fiat|Fiat Auto]] ...ily car]]s manufactured by the [[Italy|Italian]] [[automaker]] [[Fiat|Fiat Auto]] from 1961 to 1967, which replaced the [[Fiat 1200]]. The 1300 and 1500 we

...For much of their history Champ Cars have been similar to [[Formula One]] cars, although there have traditionally been several key differences between the ...e tracks mean that the cars tended to be heavier and more sluggish than F1 cars, which race exclusively on road and street courses.

...4. The well-known manufacturer of aircraft engines introduced at the Milan Auto Show a kind of truck for transporting freight before 1922. In 1923 followed ...lower the car's axle and thus its center of gravity. Compared with larger cars, with engine capacities above 4500 cc, the 158 with its 1500 cc seems like

180 cars and many subsidiary exhibits: ...90, this modern two story building houses exhibits of both racing and road cars. The museum was built by the local government in collaboration with Ferrari

...d transmission, and was quite a hit when it debuted at the 1972 [[Torino]] Auto Show. After the car was mechanically sorted out, it was found to be a great

...h front wheel drive cars date to the early days of the automobile. [[Alvis Cars]] of the [[United Kingdom]] introduced a front wheel drive model in 1928, b ...successful models were the 1934 [[Citroën Traction Avant|Traction Avant]] cars from [[Citroën]] in Europe, and the contemporary [[Cord 810|810]] from [[C

...00km Suzuka''' is an annual 1000 [[kilometer]] endurance race for [[sports cars]] held at the [[Suzuka Circuit]]. It is a round of the Japanese [[Super GT] ...e in the Super GT calendar. Previously, the race was open to JGTC/Super GT cars, but with only a handful of competitors from the Super GT entering.

...n and they turned the event into a ''Voiturette'' race for smaller, 1500cc cars. Still, a specially-built W165 Voiturette Mercedes driven by [[Hermann Lan | [[Auto Union]]

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...is was a fundamentally different series based on obsolete [[Formula 5000]] cars with sports car bodies. ...and chassis [[downforce]] which resulted by its end it in truly outrageous cars with well over 1000 [[horsepower]] (750 kW), wings, active downforce genera

...ew Zealand Formula Ford Championship|Formula Ford]], [[New Zealand Touring Cars|New Zealand V8's]], [[Toyota Racing Series]], [[V8 Supercars]] ...record at around 55 seconds and a very long back straight leading into a {{Auto km/h|50|0}} hairpin.

..., for assistance in starting on steep inclines (in [[manual transmission]] cars), or for initiating [[handbrake turn]]s, as the release button can be held ...utomatic transmission and not the parking brake. Also, manual transmission cars are recommended to be left in in their lowest gear (usually either first or

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Between 1946 and 1966, all Ferrari cars were equipped with Borrani wheels as original equipment. The two rookies th ...fa Romeo]], [[Bianchi (motorcycles)|Bianchi]], [[Lancia]] and other racing cars, used by such drivers as [[Enzo Ferrari]] when winning the first [[Coppa Ac

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...left Austro-Daimler after differences about the future directions of their cars. ...ity]] for his work for Daimler. He constructed more very successful racing cars, dominating racing in the [[1920s in Sports|1920s]]. His idea of a small, l

...nto. The Ypsilon is Lancia's best-selling model, in spite of the fact Fiat Auto is trying to market the Lancia brand as luxury. The engine range goes from [[Category:Subcompact cars]]

'''Maserati A6''' (1947 - 1956) were various cars made by [[Maserati]] of [[Italy]], for the [[Maserati Brothers|Alfieri brot ...wo-door [[berlinetta]], first shown at the 1947 [[Salon International de l'Auto]] in [[Geneva]] (59 made) and the [[convertible|spider]] shown at the 1948

The '''Circuit de Catalunya''' [seer-kweet-da-Cataloonya] is a [[auto racing|racetrack]] in Montmeló, to the north of [[Barcelona]], [[Spain]]. ...little elevation change and few exciting corners. Overtaking is rare, as cars are unable to follow each other through the fast final corner due to [[turb

...[automobile]]s marketed in the 1890s down to about [[World War I]]. These cars are also often called by the name they were originally known by, "horseless * Pre-[[1905]] vehicles are '''veteran cars'''

...day, many of its sportscar models can still be found at various European [[auto show]]s. During its existence though, Moretti Motors produced a variety of ...934 on [[Giovanni Moretti]] was more known as a producer of small [[sports cars]]. His [[motorcycles]] were produced with [[Ladetto]], [[DKW]] and [[JAP]]

...f [[Germany]] and [[Steyr Automobile|Steyr-Puch]] in [[Austria]] each made cars that were legally based on the Fiat 500. ...d [[MINI (BMW)|BMW MINI]] but may well be substantially cheaper than those cars, with a projected starting price possibly as low as £5000. [http://www.eur

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...number of distinct [[auto racing]] competitions in heavily-modified street cars. It is notably popular in [[United Kingdom|Britain]], [[Germany]], [[Scand ...and tires. Aerodynamic aids are usually added to the front and rear of the cars. Regulations are usually designed to limit costs by banning some of the mo

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...or events including the Targa Florio. It was one of the iconic Grand Prix cars of the 1920s, along with the [[Bugatti Type 35]], and enabled Alfa Romeo, a ...won at over {{Auto kmh|158}}, and then went on to win the speed trial at {{Auto kmh|195}}. The car was the first creation of Alfa’s new designer [[Vittor

...ircuit in the world. It was the first ever oval style race track built for cars. ...dge drove his car for the full duration, with the drivers of the other two cars taking the more familiar shift approach.

...g [[car]] model produced from [[1959]] until [[1962]] by [[Bandini|Bandini Cars]] [[Forlì]]. ...e differences between different cars, engines had to come necessarily from auto series produced in a large number of units on which they were allowed limit

...he 1960s, several minor F1 teams used Alfa Romeo [[straight-4]] engines in cars such as the [[LDS (automobile)|LDS]] Mk1 and Mk2 "Specials", [[Cooper Car C ...dynamic chassis around the bulky unit. When aerodynamic [[ground effect in cars|ground effect]] became important in 1978, it was clear that the low, wide e

...ch more modern in terms of styling (comparable to the much later 90's XJ40 cars) and more sports car like. ...he Maserati Quattroporte III was developed on the exact same chassis, both cars share e.g. suspension, shocks and differential.

...cessful models were the [[1934]] [[Citroën Traction Avant|Traction Avant]] cars from [[Citroën]] in Europe, and the contemporary [[Cord 810|810]] from [[C ...of the [[Ford Taurus]] bringing front wheel drive to prominence in midsize cars. By the mid 1980s, most formerly rear wheel drive Japanese models were fro

'''Sebring International Raceway''' is a road course [[auto racing]] facility located in [[Sebring, Florida]]. The raceway occupies a ...known as the "safety pin". Gendebien Bend was also reprofiled to slow the cars' entry to the Ullman straight.

...'s chassis is heavily based on its predecessor, the 360. Internally, both cars are referred to with the same number (131), though the F430 has the ''Evolu ...rrari 250 TR 61 Spyder Fantuzzi|250 TR61]] [[24 Hours of Le Mans|Le Mans]] cars of [[Phil Hill]].

...re|OBE]]''' (born [[September 17]], [[1929]] in [[London]]) is a British [[auto racing]] driver. ...ated in 525 races overall, as many as 62 in a single year, in 84 different cars. Like many drivers of the era, he competed in several formulas - sometimes

As a teenager, Louis Chiron fell in love with cars and racing. He learned to drive at a young age and joined the Grand Prix ci Louis Chiron's career came to a end with his retirement in 1938 and auto racing itself a year later with the outbreak of [[World War II]]. When raci

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He began racing in [[Champ Cars]] and the [[Indianapolis 500]] in the early 90's, initially for [[PacWest]] In 2005, Sharp, along with [[Delphi (auto parts)|Delphi]], his personal sponsors, moved from [[Kelley Racing]] (which

...along the right side of the road. The 1927 Fiat 520 was one of the first cars, presumably in recognition of this trend, to place the steering wheel on th [[Category:Vintage auto stubs]]

...s]]: GT1, or '''Grand Touring Cars''', and GT2, or '''Series Grand Touring Cars'''. Each category has an annual driver champion, team champion, and manufa For the 2006 season, the FIA has created a new class called GT3. GT3 cars are even closer to their production counterparts and are very simply racetr

...ther smaller cars that had BMW motorcycle engines. At least two additional cars were built 1948, derived from the "Marco" style, one using a Fiat 1100 engi ...a few exceptions including a couple of [[Lancia Aurelia]] based [[concept cars]] in 1955.

...on production cars during normal daily driving. This is because production auto parts have a much larger [[factor of safety]], and often more systematic [[

...r with this layout, the [[De Tomaso Vallelunga|Vallelunga]], but otherwise cars designed for the road were almost uniformly [[FR layout|front-engined, rear ...m [[Bertone]], who would later go on to design almost all of Lamborghini's cars, was chosen to design the body. Both body and chassis were launched five mo

'''Oran Park Raceway''' is a [[Auto racing|motor racing]] circuit at [[Narellan, New South Wales|Narellan]] in ...ds slower than [[Frank Matich]]'s outright time set in a 2.6 litre [[Lotus Cars|Lotus]] [[Sports Car]].

...ing to human life and health. Special safety features have been built into cars for years, some for the safety of [[car]]'s occupants only, some for the sa ...on of Vehicle Regulations]], an [[international]] standards body advancing auto safety. Many of the most life saving safety innovations, like [[seat belts]

...ing to human life and health. Special safety features have been built into cars for years, some for the safety of [[car]]'s occupants only, some for the sa ...on of Vehicle Regulations]], an [[international]] standards body advancing auto safety. Many of the most life saving safety innovations, like [[seat belts]

...ting points. Some anti-roll bars, particularly those intended for use in [[auto racing]], are adjustable, allowing their stiffness to be altered by increas .... This can be used to advantage, in fact many front wheel drive production cars will lift a wheel when cornering hard, in order to overload the other wheel

...was held on [[November 24]]&ndash;[[November 25|25]], 1956 with 31 sports cars competing at the [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace|Interlagos]] circuit. [[Category:Auto races]]

...uded the [[Lamborghini 400GT|400GT]] and [[Lamborghini Miura|Miura]]. 1217 cars were made, making it the most successful Lamborghini model at the time. ...ed to meet [[United States]] safety requirements, and some people consider cars produced with them to be the S4, but Lamborghini did not officially change

...estigious races of its day. These early races were dominated by home-grown cars and drivers, and [[Alfa Romeo]] in particular was almost unbeatable. The Mi ...illed. Germany's state-funded [[Silver Arrows]] of [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[Auto Union]] would come to eclipse all their rivals for the subsequent five year

...interior elements of the vehicle or from being thrown from the vehicle. In cars seat belts also prevent rear-seat passengers from crashing into those in th ...ap''': Adjustable strap that goes over the waist. Used frequently in older cars, now uncommon except in some rear middle seats. (also in passenger aircraf

: ''This article is about the 1969-1971 race car. For road cars designated '''512 BB / 512 BBi''' and '''512 TR / F512M''' see [[Ferrari Be ...interpreted as "5.0&nbsp;L/12 cylinders". Modern Ferrari V12 powered road-cars also use this type of designation.

...oducing [[MR layout|mid-engined]] racing cars in [[1963]]. Although these cars shared their names (based on engine displacement) with road models, they we ...50 P''' racer was almost entirely unrelated to the other [[Ferrari 250|250 cars]]. It was a mid-engined sports car racer with a [[Ferrari 250#250 Testa Ro

...mmanding a downshift to increase the braking effect of the engine. On some cars, the upshift and downshift operations can also be commanded by pushbuttons [[Category:Auto parts]]

The Iso 250 cc engine was also used in engineer's Glas's Auto [[Isetta]]. The engine was also used for the [[Isetta]], later built under ...ars later, [[ISO]] passed on motorbikes and began the production of luxury cars. [[Renzo Rivolta]], who now owned the brand had decided that the [[Iso Rivo

...long and ultimately unsuccessful campaign, in the U.S. and abroad, to make cars that are capable of compensating for dangerous driving behaviour is the Par ...end that by making it impossible to explore the dynamic behaviour of their cars, overzealous ESC systems spoil much of the fun of driving. Consequently, so

...as well as private clients. Most prototypes have served solely as concept cars, although several have become production models, including the [[Ferrari 61 ...n Uddevalla, Sweden. This joint venture is owned by Pininfarina and Volvo Cars in a 60/40 split.

On the 8 June 1908, Nazzaro set the auto speed record at 193kph for 2.75 miles and briefly exceeded 200kph, the firs ...he company went into liquidation in 1916, after having produced around 230 cars plus some 50 trucks. At the end of the war Nazzaro tried again, this time a

...oting brakes had custom two-door bodies fitted to the chassis of pedigreed cars from the likes of Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar and Rolls-Royce. It replac ...azine gives the FF the title of “Most Beautiful Super Car 2011” at Shangai Auto Show.

...e original vehicle) and designed-from-scratch "formula" and "sports racer" cars can be used in club racing. ...me go on to professional racing careers. The club is also the source for [[Auto race workers|race workers]] in all specialties, without whom racing organiz

...every aspect of the car carries size regulations; consequently the various cars tend to be very close to the same size. ...d off by the FIA, known as ''[[parc fermé]]''; they may not do work on the cars, other than routine maintenance, until they are released from ''parc fermé

...a certain minimum speed in order to produce a significant effect. But some cars have had rather unstable aerodynamics, such that a minor change in angle of [[Category:Auto racing]]

...eden]] - [[September 11]], [[1978]], [[Monza]], [[Italy]]) was a Swedish [[auto racing|racing driver]]. ...hip]]. Peterson stayed at March until [[1973]], when he signed for [[Lotus Cars|John Player Team Lotus]] to partner [[Emerson Fittipaldi]].

...sion|manual]]<br>6 speed&nbsp;'F1'&nbsp;[[semi-automatic transmission|semi-auto]] ...tock with a special handling package and remapped fuel chip. Serie Fiorano cars are Spiders and can easily be identified by the numbered plaque on the dash

...-chairman, [[Ferdinand Piëch]], Volkswagen purchased the rights to produce cars under the Bugatti [[marque]] in 1998. This followed the purchase of [[Lamb ...ouring [[sedan (car)|sedan]], introduced at the [[Salon International de l'Auto|Geneva Motor Show]] in [[1999]]. Later that year, the [[Bugatti 18/3 Chiro

[[Image:FM-Auto-Logo-lg.jpg|center|90px]] ...ing and the experience gained in the construction of many different racing cars, the desire to offer a new service crops up: [[classic car]] restoration, u

...the original car, and at least one of the replicas survives at the [[Volo Auto Museum]] in [[Illinois]]. ...he famed Batmobile would be built off the stretched-out platforms of other cars, such as the [[Chevrolet Caprice]] and [[Buick Riviera]]. This style was ut

Originally, De Tomaso produced various prototypes and racing cars, including a [[Formula 1]] car for [[Frank Williams]]'s team in 1970. == De Tomaso sports cars ==

...under the name of Scuderia: Formula Libre. During the years 1960/70/80 the cars belonging to the Scuderia were used for circuit racing and not rallying, an [[Category:Italian auto racing teams]]

...of the marque's most reliable, inexpensive to maintain, and even practical cars due to its 214&nbsp;hp (160&nbsp;kW), proven drivetrain, and four seats. ...[1980s]], and would be the standard for the marque's future mid-engined V8 cars, beginning with the [[Ferrari 348|348]], introduced later in the year.

...ttle thereafter. At the [[Italian GP]] in September OSCA entered two works cars for Franco Rol but the car was a long way off the pace of the [[Alfa Romeos ...nge in the regulations for the [[World Championship]] in 1954 rendered the cars obsolete and it was not until a new 1.5-liter F2 began in 1957 that OSCA re

...owoff valves to the atmosphere. In the United States, Australia and Europe cars featuring unmuffled blowoff valves are illegal for street use. [[Category:Auto parts]]

...y. Yet the failure of the 12 cylinder GP engine to defeat the Mercedes and Auto Unions in the late 1930s cost him his job at Alfa Romeo. Jano went on to [[ ...ould design a car which would dominate the voiturette class of 1500cc race cars. The birth of the 158 Alfa was a combination of the efforts of [[Enzo Ferra

...he company is legendary for producing some of the best [[sports car|sports cars]] in the world. The original Bugatti failed with the advent of World War I ...9). The company was known for its advanced engineering in its premium road cars and its success in early [[Grand Prix motor racing]], winning the first eve

...by one percent to be validated. There are numerous other class records for cars, and [[Motorcycle land speed record|motorcycle]]s fall into another, separa ...e [[Land speed record for railed vehicles|rail speed record]] exceeded the auto speed record. However, the current unmanned record is held by a railed vehi

...91. [[Nicola Larini]] and [[Eric van de Poele]] were signed to drive. Both cars had to face pre-qualifying for the first half of the season and each driver [[Category:Italian auto racing teams]]

...ing focusses on the tuning of an engine for [[motor sport]], although many cars built by hobbyists never compete but are rather built for display at motor ...e engine management system software. This allows the manufacturers to sell cars in various markets with different tax and emissions regulations without the

...[[1960s]] were the '''Americas'''. They were large [[gran turismo|touring cars]] with the largest V12 engines and often had custom bodywork. All America The first America cars were the '''340'''. Using the new [[Ferrari Lampredi engine|Lampredi]] [[V

Car tuning is related to [[auto racing]], although most performance cars never compete. Rather they are built for the pleasure of owning and driving ...the air filters; but they could also install a more powerful engine on the cars they modify.

...types were allowed during the 1972 and 1973 seasons. Production of the 400 cars required for [[homologation]] in [[Group 4 (racing)|Group 4]] were launched ...r, the car would remain a serious competitor and proved able to beat works cars in several occasions when entered by an experienced private team with a tal

...s a racing [[car]] built from [[1957]] until [[1961]] by [[Bandini|Bandini Cars]]. ...the bar of soap was much in demand [[USA | USA]] where it was used both as auto racing that as "out of range" to be submitted to the streets in the city.

...to one pipe. Manifolds are often made of [[cast iron]] in stock production cars, and may have material-saving design features such as to use the least meta ...oduced as [[Aftermarket (automotive)|aftermarket]] performance systems for cars without [[turbocharger]]s.

The car is produced at the moment only in [[Tychy]], [[Poland]], by Fiat Auto Poland alongside a sister model, the second generation [[Ford Ka]] due for ...ieved in recent years, with the 500 being substantially cheaper than those cars, with a starting price of €10,500. The basic price is 10,500 euro in Ital

The '''Grand American Road Racing Association''' or '''Grand-Am''' is an [[auto racing]] sanctioning body that was established in 1999 to organize enduranc ...of the [[Ferrari 360]], the new Ferrari 430, and historic [[Ferrari]] race cars.

...about the ideal 1.5&nbsp;L engine for use in the [[1958]] [[Formula 2]] [[auto racing]] series. Jano, formerly of [[Alfa Romeo]] and [[Lancia]], pressed ...er of [[Formula 1]], Formula 2, and [[Grand Prix motor racing|Grand Prix]] cars from [[1959]] through the early 1960s. Appearing in [[1958]], it used a 77

[[Automobile|Cars]] can come in a large variety of different '''body styles'''. Some are sti ...xtile cover for what amounts to a large [[sunroof]]. Used on several older cars such as [[Citroën 2CV]] and [[Fuldamobil]].

...cond A1 Grand Prix season. All teams used a control chassis ([[Lola Racing Cars|Lola]]), engine ([[Zytek Engineering|Zytek]]) and tyre ([[Cooper Tire & Rub |[[Michael Devaney]]<br>[[Richard Lyons (auto racer)|Richard Lyons]]

...re were only 15,272 berlinas and 6,789 coupés built. As with several other cars of the period, the fastback style had a conventional boot at the rear, and ...onic fuel injection. At the same time a lot of cosmetic work was done; the cars got a new corporate grille, 15-inch "sunburst" alloy wheels, and a slightl

...Nardi became known for setting up the [[Fiat 508]] (chassis for the 1940 [[Auto Avio Costruzioni 815]]), and doing the development work following Massimino ...lished a workshop in ''Via Vincenzo Lancia'', [[Torino]], building racing cars, prototypes and small-series special designs.

...Flying Mantuan'') or ''Nivola''. He was the 1932 [[European Championship (auto racing)|European Champion]] in [[Grand Prix motor racing]]. Dr [[Ferdinand ...in automobile racing. For 1931, he decided to concentrate fully on racing cars and agreed to race for [[Alfa Romeo in motorsport|Alfa Romeo]]'s factory te

...and Prix de la Baule]], Hellé Nice decided to try her hand at professional auto racing. In 1929, driving an [[Omega-Six]], she won an all-female Grand Prix In addition to her fast cars, Hellé Nice lived a fast life. Her fame meant there was no shortage of sui

* [[Abarth]] (road and race cars) * [[Alfa Romeo]] (road and race cars)

...litres are rare, due to taxation discouraging the use of fuel-inefficient cars. ...se in the context of the classic-car hobby, auto racing, and so forth. The auto industry nowadays uses [[International System of Units|SI]] for this purpos

...yka Samochodów Małolitrażowych|FSM]] (Polski Fiat 126p, 1973-1992)<br>Fiat Auto Poland (1992-2000) ...tern bloc]] countries and for several years it was one of the most popular cars in [[Poland]] and in [[Hungary]], too. It also found market success in [[Au

In 1925 the company was revamped and the name was changed to '''''Auto Costruzioni Meccaniche Chiribiri''''' but sales of road going vehicles were ...es of Chiribiri cars and film of Nuvolari driving (mostly) Alfa Romeos and Auto Unions].

...ry sports cars, cruising motorcycles, and aircraft than ordinary passenger cars. ...engine luxury sports cars, while Subaru uses it in its [[all-wheel drive]] cars, where the difficulties of fitting the engine between the front wheels are

...rom his native Poland before the War. He was employed by most of the major auto manufacturers during his working life and in his spare time enjoyed making ...father chose medicine as a profession, he certainly had excellent taste in cars. During Mike's formative years he was exposed and given unfettered access t

It is common practice among automobile manufacturers to configure production cars deliberately to have a slight linear range understeer by default. If a car An old bit of [[auto racing|racing]] humor says that an understeering car goes through the fence

...has become the near-exclusive province of closed-bodied automobile racing cars. On non-race days, Mount Panorama is open to the public. Cars can drive in both directions around the circuit for no charge. However, a s

...k|Danish]] [[auto racing|racing driver]]. He has won many championships in auto racing but his most famous achievement is being the only person to win the ...ced in Japan in the early 90s, concurrently in [[Formula 3]] and [[Touring Cars]]. He was [[All-Japan Formula Three|Japanese Formula 3]] champion in 1993,

In May 1965, under commission from the German concessionaire [[Auto Koenig]] for their client, [[Herr Rupertzhoven]], Maserati built a 'Mexico' [[Category:Sports cars]]

Grand Touring]] cars. Race lengths vary from 1 hour, 40 minutes to 12 hours. ...by multiple drivers (2 or 3, depending on the length of the race), and all cars compete together simultaneously.

...They have grown in popularity for other vehicles, such as high-end luxury cars, because of their safety and convenience, ...-supporting run flat tires are fairly common on light trucks and passenger cars and typically provide for the vehicle to drive for 50&nbsp;miles at around

...ires. Similar trolley poles are used singularly on some [[tram]] (trolley) cars. Each pole is connected by a nonconductive cord to a self-winding wheel, al ...US) Electric Auto Association, as many as ten thousand full-sized electric cars are on American roads today. Most are [[Electric vehicle conversion|convert

...ar of the Year]] award in 1972, and quickly became one of the best-selling cars in [[Europe]] for several years. ...ictional western [[Pennsylvania]] town, some of the movie's "Assan Motors" cars were in various stages of completion.

...mospheric and 1.5&nbsp;L [[supercharging|supercharged]] engines. Formula 2 cars were allowed, and the World Championship was run under F2 rules in 1952 and *[[Bristol Cars|Bristol]] inline-6 2.0&nbsp;L

: ''This article is about the early 1970s race cars. For road cars designated 512 BB/i, 512 TR or F512M see [[Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer]] and [ ...uary 1970, related to the [[Ferrari P]] sports prototypes. The V12-powered cars were entered in the [[1970 World Sportscar Championship season]] by the fac

...urin]] in 1926 to manufacture tuning accessories for Italian (mainly Fiat) cars. Their cylinder heads with [[overhead valves]] (for the 500A) were particul ...ere capable of 135km/h and 125km/h respectively. In 1939 a small number of cars called the Amica were built. Designed by [[Bertone]] and with bodies constr

...rabham]]<br>[[Team McLaren|McLaren]]<br>[[WilliamsF1|Williams]]<br>[[Lotus Cars|Lotus]]<br>[[Wolf]]<br>[[Ensign]]<br>[[Ligier]] ...nevertheless after 4 laps he was already 5th, overtaking 12 full-blown F1 cars. Unfortunately his front suspension broke and he was forced to retire after

|Sport || [[Auto racing]] ...979 in sports|1979]], who incidently, had broken away from [[United States Auto Club|USAC]]. George blueprinted the IRL as a lower-cost open-wheel alternat

...traction is exceeded at the lower tractive side. Most [[Audi]] [[quattro]] cars, notably excluding the [[Audi A3|A3]] and [[Audi TT|TT]], use a center Tors ...h 100% of the power going to the rear axle under normal conditions. Sports cars using this type of system usually drive only the rear under normal conditio

...ortion of the business. Sr. Ferrari envisioned producing 100 of the small cars per week. His management team disagreed with an ambitious launch schedule. ...r eroding their market image as the most powerful, fastest production [[GT cars]] in the world. Price was a problem.

...d international competitors. Each country was allowed to enter up to three cars. Following Bennett's lead, in the United States, the wealthy [[William Kiss ...n each day, and each lap took about an hour using the relatively primitive cars of the day. From the 32 entries representing 12 different automobile manuf

* [[Tour de France (auto)]] : [[1957]], [[1958]], [[1959]] | [[Lotus Cars|Lotu]]

..., that it is occupied some planning, accomplishment and maintenance of the cars from contest of the [[Alfa Romeo|house]] of [[Arese]]. ...ad fece its debut in the contests, and immediately began to run using some cars that came entrusted him from the [[Alfa Romeo]], that by means of the finan

...:autosportlemans.jpg|thumb|right|1952 Le Mans race, depicted on cover of ''Auto Sport Review'' magazine.]] | {{flagiconUnited Kingdom}} [[Derek Bell (auto racer)|Derek Bell]]<br>{{flagiconGermany}} [[Hans-Joachim Stuck]]<br>{{flag

==List of Touring cars== * 1940 [[Auto Avio Costruzioni 815]]

manufacturers of parts for racing 101 and 105 series cars. (UK) - Spare parts for Alfa Romeo cars since 1962. (Germany)

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==Formula Three, Formula Two, Sports cars== ..., the 5th 1973 event in the European automaker's championship for 2,000 cc cars.

...cing and was expanded to be used as test track for [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[Auto Union]] in 1936. In 1938 it was renamed to ''Kurpfalzring'', which lasted u ...e grandstands situated there) named ''Motodrom''. This made setting racing cars up difficult, as a choice had to be made - whether to run low [[downforce]]

...ipping side as it delivers to the slipping side. Most [[Audi]] [[Quattro]] cars, notably excluding the [[Audi A3|A3]] and [[Audi TT|TT]], use a center Tors ...of the power going to the '''rear''' axle under normal conditions. Sports cars using this type of system always drive only the rear under normal condition

...nited States Auto Club]], the [[Sports Car Club of America]], Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), the [[Championship Racing League]], the [[Indy Racing ...as founded to take over sanctioning from the AAA, which ceased sanctioning auto racing in the general outrage over motor racing safety that followed the [[

...e") was the name given to the first Fiat 500 which was one of the smallest cars in the world at the time of its production. Launched in 1937, three models *'''India''' [[First (Auto) | First]], the manufacturer began a collaboration with Fiat in 1950 and ma

...ransmission|manual]]<br>''[[Saxomat]]'' [[Semi-automatic transmission|semi-auto]] ...y 12,633 sold over 13 years, the Flaminias were truly exclusive and unique cars, and are very rare collectibles now. Interestingly, coupés outsold the 4-d

...ssivly tuned Koni shock absorbers. The suspension system could be left in "auto" mode where it was controlled entirely by the computer, or any of four sepa ...had presented an open-topped concept version of the VT at the 1992 Geneva Auto Show alongside the coupe when the car debuted there, but it was another 3 y

...o entry doors and the hatch) or five-door (four entry doors and the hatch) cars. In Europe, [[city car]]s, [[supermini car|superminis]], and [[small family Small cars often incorporate a hatch tailgate to make the best use of available space.

...transmission]], and an advanced six-speed electro-hydraulically controlled auto-clutch manual, or, as Lamborghini abbreviates it to, "E-gear". The latter a ...ardo.JPG|thumb|250px|right|The Lamborghini Gallardo Spyders at the 2006 LA Auto Show.]]

Instead, they continued to make cars for [[Formula Junior]] and [[Formula Three]]. One of the customers was [[Lo {{F1 cars 1955}}

| [[Hersham and Walton Motors|HWM]]-[[Alta auto racing team|Alta]] *Mercedes also had not seen the last of their troubles -- after all three cars left contention with mechanical problems at Monaco, the [[24 hours of Le Ma

These 2 cars build by Stabilimenti Farina, not to be confused by [[Pininfarina]], and af Other info states that all [[Siata]] cars was build by [[Carrozzeria]] [[Motto]] , despite what badge there was on th

...]s were driven by [[privateer (motorsport)|privateer]]s, but these 1600 cc cars were considered rather underpowered for a relatively short and fast race de ...ather than the shortest time over a fixed distance as in most conventional auto races.

...[[7 April]], [[1968]]) was a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[Formula One]] (F1) [[Auto racing|racing driver]]. Twice World Champion, he was the dominant driver of ...as sufficiently impressed to give Clark a run in one of his Formula Junior cars, and the rest, as they say is history.

...cc [[Straight-6|I6]]<br>2.9&nbsp;L 2905&nbsp;cc [[Straight-8|I8]]<br>(road cars) ...on in 1931 to its retirement in 1939. In addition to the two seater sports cars it was used in the world's first genuine [[Open wheel car|single-seat]] Gra

...ilized. However, this increased speed, coupled with the fact that compact cars tend to be less crashworthy, makes injuries more frequent. Vehicles from t ...tery]], and occasionally cutting an escape hatch in the roof. To make the cars last longer, they are occasionally pre-bent, [[frames]] notched, rear [[bum

...[[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer of racing cars and high-performance sports cars formed by [[Enzo Ferrari]] in 1929. At first, '''[[Scuderia Ferrari]]''' sp ...Ferrari prepared and successfully raced various drivers in [[Alfa Romeo]] cars until 1938, when he was officially hired by Alfa as head of their racing de

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...nship]], [[Interserie]] and [[CanAm]] series. A small number of road going cars were derived from it in 1967, called [[Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale]]. In these years, the 5L sports car were banned. The 3L cars of Alfa, the [[Ferrari 312PB]] and the Matra challenged for outright victor

...e following 20 years, Covini developed several two-door [[sports car|sport cars]] with diesel engines: the T46, [[Covini Engineering#B24|B24]], [[Covini En ...tructure and a refreshed interior, and went into limited production of 6-8 cars per year, as a result of a tie-up between [[PMI]] and [[Covini Engineering]

...for any race during the entire 1990 & 1991 seasons. Furthermore, Coloni's cars failed to qualify for most races in 1989. |align="left"|{{flagiconUS}} [[Tom Jones (auto racer)|Tom Jones]]

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...y, a system called 'negative ground'. In the past this was different, some cars had 'positive ground', but such vehicles were found to suffer worse body co [[Category:Auto parts]]

...] company, [[ATS]]. Thereafter, [[Enzo Ferrari]] would no longer sell his cars to Serenissima, so the company turned to [[De Tomaso]], ATS, and [[Maserati ...its way into a single-seat closed sports car built by [[Carrozzeria Sports Cars]] in [[1969]]. The final Serenissima car was designed by [[Ghia]] that sam

Above all else, rust is the number one problem facing these cars. A rust free Monte Carlo or Scorpion is truly a remarkable find. For every problem with the cars, there is a documented solution. Replacement panels are being produced. P

...on foot waving a red flag and blowing a horn. This effectively killed road auto development in the UK for most of the rest of the 19th century, as inventor ...to take off in western Europe, especially in France where, in 1903, 30,204 cars were produced, representing 48.8% of world automobile production that year.

...rs was extremely difficult. In his very first race for Mercedes, one their cars dominated, a furious Fagioli abandoned his vehicle after having been given ...t team orders. He left Mercedes at the end of the 1936 season and joined [[Auto Union]] where his rivalry with Caracciola escalated, culminating at the [[

...to racing]] driver who has won championships in [[Sprint car racing|sprint cars]], [[Indy Racing League|Indy car]]s, and [[Stock car racing|stock car]]s. ...ter midgets for a handful of years before moving up to the [[United States Auto Club|USAC]] series. Stewart was the USAC rookie of the year in [[1991]], a

...L 6.3]], tuned by [[Mercedes-AMG]] to the so-called [http://www.spiegel.de/auto/aktuell/0,1518,415796,00.html "Red pig" ]. This heavy and fast vehicle with ...s as well as the G2 and G3 classifications used for non-homologated racing cars of lower classes.

...y appeared as a [[concept car]] at the [[2002]] [[Salon International de l'Auto|Geneva Motor Show]]. It was designed by [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]] at [[Italdes ...h three engines: a 200bhp 2.4 JTD turbo-diesel, or 2.2 JTS and 3.2 [[V6]]. Cars with the diesel or 2.2 petrol will be front wheel drive, whilst the V6 will

...an's design and made it practical. It was tested successfully on Cadillac cars of [[1911]] and first installed by [[Cadillac]] on production models in [[1 [[Category:Auto parts]]

...ss ownership. They participated in 46 grands prix, entering a total of 76 cars. ...failing to start a single race in 1989, the team returned in 1990 with two cars once again. Pavanello had now left the partnership altogether, and the team

...] [[sports car]] that debuted at the 2007 [[Frankfurt Motor Show|Frankfurt Auto Show]]. It ranks as the most powerful and expensive [[Lamborghini]] road c Cars UK reported the production of 9 Lamborghini Reventón Roadsters, with MSRP

...L 6.3]], tuned by [[Mercedes-AMG]] to the so-called [http://www.spiegel.de/auto/aktuell/0,1518,415796,00.html "Red pig" ]. This heavy and fast vehicle with ...s as well as the G2 and G3 classifications used for non-homologated racing cars of lower classes.

...ovember 1966 [[Turin Auto Show]], and manufactured until 1985. Most of the cars were exported to the [[United States|US]]. ...n the US market in 1968. In 1969, the Spider was one of the few affordable cars with 4 wheel disc brakes, double overhead cams, hesitation wipers, steering

...{Auto kmh|95}} empty with the 633&nbsp;[[cubic centimetre|cc]] engine to {{Auto kmh|110}} with the 767&nbsp;cc version. The car had good ventilation and de ...of a fringed top to shield its occupants from the Mediterranean sun, these cars were originally made for use on large yachts of the wealthy ([[Aristotle On

...stead of by a spring, and are used in some high speed [[motorcycle]] and [[auto racing]] engines, eliminating '[[valve float]]' at high [[RPM]]. ...four-stroke]] engine. On high performance engines e.g. used in [[Ferrari]] cars, the camshaft is moveable and the cams have a varying height, so by axially

...ear the Casio Triangle. The cars were Winston Cup and Winston West Series cars and the field was by invitation for the two races, run after the 1996 and 1 ...P 3]], [[MotoGP 4]], ''[[Tourist Trophy (video game)|Tourist Trophy]]'', [[Auto Modellista]] and as the final race in Taito's racing game ''[[Continental C

...rm water no longer ran underneath the cabin as in the older front-radiator cars. This also had the side effect of making the doors very wide. ...hp (Euro) from the same 3.4 litre engine (different exhaust). The revised cars are called 348 GTB and GTS, The lower body being body-colored instead of bl

...ri 250|250MM]], [[Ferrari 500|500S]], [[Ferrari 250 GT|250GT]] and some F1 cars). Other car companies followed, including [[Cisitalia]], [[Fiat]], [[Stangu Gilco also construced a very small number of their own cars, and also built chassis' for private customers, mainly in the 750 and 1100

...urned" in engines in fundamentally the same method as traditional gasoline cars. High-speed cars, [[bus]]es, [[submarine]]s, and [[rocket]]s already can run on hydrogen, in

...e pinnacle of open-wheeled auto racing, the high performance nature of the cars and the expense involved in the series has always meant a need for a path t ...les for voiturette racing permitted 1.5 L supercharged engines; Grand Prix cars were permitted 3.0 L supercharged or 4.5 L "normally aspirated" (unsupercha

...ni Asso (Ace Pistons), and in his spare time, given the passion for racing cars, he had improvised a builder, building a tube frame with iron, an Alfa Rome [http://www.marcianoprototipi.it/auto/'''Official Website''']

Most cars sold in the [[United States]] since the [[1950s]] have been equipped with a ...ted (and expensive) to build and repair than manual transmissions. In most cars (except US family, luxury, sport-utility vehicle, and minivan models) they

...in the [[United States]], is the second-oldest surviving [[automobile]] [[auto racing|racing]] track in the world (after the [[Milwaukee Mile]]), having e ...tar. There were terrible injuries to the race car drivers and spectators. Cars caught fire, there were deaths, and the race was halted and canceled when o

Liuzzi was born in [[Locorotondo]], [[Italy]], and like most auto racing drivers, began his career in [[kart racing]] in [[1991]]. Highlights Liuzzi then moved on to [[automobile|cars]]; he raced in the 2001 [[German Formula Renault]] Championship, finishing

...drive. However, the [[1973 oil crisis]] had intervened and demand for such cars disappeared. Furthermore the technical backbone didn't convince the custome ...were manufactured between late 1984 and 1988. These were the [[US$]]80,000 cars that were built to order only.

...of Fame]] dedicated to enshrining those who have contributed the most to [[auto racing]] either as a driver, owner, developer or engineer. Although people ...rly induction). They are voted on by a 150-member panel from the worldwide auto racing media.

A small number of road going cars were derived from it in 1967, called [[Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale]] ...the T33/3 had to compete with the Group 5 (Porsche 917s and Ferrari 512s) cars for the Championship--but in 1971 the T33 won three Championship overall vi

...ew Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) "strongly recommends" that people buy cars fitted with stability control. ...da6]] that have traction control but not ESC. ESC is rare among subcompact cars as of 2008. The 2009 [[Toyota Corolla]] in the United States (but not Canad

...h a lap length of over 25 km, it allows the participation of more than 200 cars, and over 700 drivers. ...GT2-spec, turbo-charged Porsche, modified [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters]] cars from Opel and [[Abt Sportsline]]-Audi, and the [[Schnitzer Motorsport]]-ent

...er licence. Russian conglomerate Severstal divested the division Severstal-Auto in 2001, and the company changed its name to Sollers in 2008. ...ud|Sevel Sud factory]] in [[Val di Sangro]], Italy. Other almost identical cars were: [[Alfa Romeo AR6]], [[Peugeot J5]], [[Citroën C25]] and [[Talbot Exp

...Lybra''' is a premium [[mid-size car]] from [[Italy|Italian]] [[Fiat|Fiat Auto's]] upscale marque [[Lancia]]. Based on the [[Alfa Romeo 156]] floorpan (an [[Category:Mid-size cars]]

...number of cylinders. The new model was introduced at the 1985 [[Frankfurt Auto Show|Frankfurt Salon]] alongside the Mondial 3.2 series. ...diator grille and front light assembly layout. Thus all the eight-cylinder cars in the range shared fairly unified front and rear aspects, providing a homo

...manufacturer of [[automobile racing|racing cars]] and [[sports car|sports cars]], established in 1914 in [[Bologna]]. The company's headquarters are now i ...e other brothers, Bindo, Ernesto and Ettore, kept the firm going, building cars that won races.

...ced injury and death rates in all [[first world]] countries. Nevertheless, auto collisions are the leading cause of injury-related deaths, an estimated tot [[Image:Ferrari F430 dash at 2006 Chicago Auto Show.jpg|thumb|[[Ferrari F430]] steering wheel with [[airbag]]]]

'''Martin Brundle''' (born [[June 1]], [[1959]]) is an [[England|English]] [[Auto racing|motor racing]] and former [[Formula One]] driver known chiefly as th ...n in F1, but circumstances were sadly against him. His successes in sports cars proved his class however.

|width="40%"|Manufacturer:||[[Fiat]] Auto S.p.A. ...by giogetto giugiaro, famous italian designer whom had previously designed cars for Alfa Romeo.

...0 hp. On the other hand, the ex-First L190 chassis was one of the heaviest cars in the field. Handling was bad, reliability was poor. As a result, the Life [[Category:Italian auto racing teams]]

...Sharknose" Formula 1 car. Even 40 years later, the highest performing road cars have difficulty breaking 8 minutes without a professional racing driver or ...racks were becoming increasingly dangerous for the latest generation of F1 cars. In 1967, a [[chicane]] was added before the start/finish straight, called

...n synthetic resin, made every person on board more like a child on a pedal cars that an adult "in car ". The five cars do not ever presented on departure.

...were built before the shutdown of the firm in 1994. Subsequently, 2 more cars were completed (one more coupe, and one spyder) in 1999 and 2003. ...[California]], called Cizeta Automobili USA. He currently services exotic cars as well as continues to build (on demand) the Cizeta V16T.

...charger]]s (of somewhat smaller dimensions than the [[BMW 3 Series]] (E21) cars of the time) and a luxurious interior. ...y [[Giulio Alfieri]] (1924 - 2002). The carbureted 2.5L engine 185hp and {{Auto ftlbf|208|0}} of torque in North American spec and slightly more elsewhere.

...] industrialists with a passion for motor sport yearned to build their own cars. ...ened a factory in Turin and became the first company to build entirely new cars in Italy after the war, beating Fiat and Ferrari by some considerable time.

...he biggest domestic car manufacturer, Kappas served as official government cars (replacing Themas). This boosted the Kappa's profile in that country and ga [[Category:Executive cars]]

...on changed from the [[United States Automobile Club|USAC]] to Championship Auto Racing Teams ([[CART]]). At Indianapolis he won his first "500" by virtue o ...ash at Sanair. The March chassis, like most contemporary open-wheel racing cars, sat the driver far forward in the nose, with little protection for the leg

...ship for drivers of single seater (commonly referred to as [[open wheel]]) cars. ...obile Association|AAA]]). AAA introduced the first championship for racing cars as early as in 1905 but it was cancelled after a couple of serious incident

But above all, they are fondest of their long tradition of race cars and engineering. While visiting Modena and adjacent areas, it became eviden ...Stanguellini became synonymous as a tuner of [[FIAT]] cars. Initially the cars built were 750's and 1100's but there was also an effort in the bigger cate

*[[Kohler]] International Challenge with Brian Redman(vintage cars) - July 16, 2006 [[Image:Indy cars at Turn Eight at Road America.JPG|thumb|right|Retired [[Champ Car]] racers

...areer. After the 1980 season, he decided to quit motorcycling to pursue an auto racing career. He retired with twelve 500cc pole positions in 27 starts, gi [[Category:Motorcycle racers who have driven F1 cars|Cecotto, Johnny]]

...to racing, working as a mechanic on other drivers' cars. Hill began racing cars at an early age, going to [[England]] as a [[Jaguar (car)|Jaguar]] trainee ...d to [[sports car racing]] with [[Ford Motor Company]] and the [[Chaparral Cars]] of [[Jim Hall (race car driver)|Jim Hall]].

...&nbsp;ft·lbf (608&nbsp;N·m) of torque will also be a high for Ferrari's GT cars. Most of the modifications to the engine were done to allow it to fit in th ...ft.lbf|448|0}} @ 5600 rpm || 8400 rpm || {{Auto bhp|362|0}} per tonne || {{Auto ft.lbf|265|0}} per tonne

...car]]s and high quality carbon fiber that [[Lamborghini]] also uses in its cars. The company was founded by [[Horacio Pagani]] an Argentine company manufac ...pleting the [[Nürburgring]] in 7:27:82, but has since been beaten by other cars, such as the [[Maserati MC12]], and [[Dodge Viper]] SRT10 ACR.

'''Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca''' is a paved road racing track (used for both [[auto racing]] and [[Motorcycle sport|motorcycle racing]]) originally built in 19 ...ovember 9]], [[1957]], was won by [[Pete Lovely]] (who still races vintage cars to this day) driving a [[Ferrari]]. In the intervening years, the track has

...s [[Tranquillo Zerbi]], designer of [[Grand Prix motor racing|Grand Prix]] cars for Fiat. In 1933 when work commenced on the Fiat 500, the director of the ...bsp;km/h was claimed. A batch of twenty cars was laid down in 1946 and the cars were raced successfully throughout the rest of the 1940s.

...anamericana]], the ''MM'' made ''[[Gran Turismo]]'' (Grand Touring) sports cars like [[Alfa Romeo]], [[Ferrari]] (which debuted as a marque in the 1940 eve .../Jenkinson car, #722, left Brescia at 7:22 AM (see below), while the first cars had started at 9 PM the previous day. In the early days of the race even wi

...Bhp 1.6 Mpi unit (replaced in 1997 by the 86Bhp 1.2 16v FIRE unit). 55,000 cars were built between 1994-2000 ...ontinuously variable transmission|CVT]]/[[semi-automatic transmission|semi-auto]] (Speedgear)

'''Watkins Glen International''' (nicknamed "The Glen") is an auto race track located near [[Watkins Glen, New York]], at the southern tip of ..., Hopkins was the most recognizable starter in Grand Prix racing. Once the cars had taken their places, Hopkins strode across the front of the grid with hi

...s introduced for the first time [[1965]] on the [[Salon International de l'Auto|Geneva Motor Show]] and had the original 843 cm³ engine tuned to produce [[Category:Subcompact cars]]

In 1922, all vehicles were allowed, cars, motorbikes, and even bicycles with supporting engines. Over 100 entrants s [[Category:Auto races]]

| Manufacturer || [[Fiat|Fiat Auto]] ...n was dropped altogether due to relatively low popularity of compact sedan cars in Europe. Nevertheless, the Marea (in both body styles) is still manufactu

...5–1954 by Alfa Romeo. 6C refers to to a straight 6 engine. Bodies to these cars were made by coachbuilders like: James Young, [[Zagato]] ,[[Carrozzeria Tou ...r, Europe would find itself at war. Both racing and the market for private cars would disappear by 1915 when Italy joined the fighting.

...[Image:autosportlemans.jpg|250px|1952 Le Mans race, depicted on cover of ''Auto Sport Review'' magazine.]] ...d concentrate on the ability of manufacturers to build sporty yet reliable cars. This would drive innovation in not only reliable but also fuel-efficient v

...ayed at the Auto Show in Turin in 1968 was the first of more than 75 dream cars that the company has built and presented on every continent, earning its pr ==Concept Cars==

...z]], [[Auto Union]], and [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]] teams all sent three cars and the event drew a very large crowd. However, politics and the ensuing [[ ...rian Grand Prix is associated with processional races, with sometimes many cars following one another, unable to pass. [[Thierry Boutsen]] demonstrated thi

...e [[United States]], and New Zealand, these drivers are able to keep their cars sliding for extended periods of time, often through several turns. ==Cars==

...available with air starters. After the end of World War I, they started an auto repair shop. In 1921 the car production was disbanded and taken over by [[S ...is in 1903, in 1904 transformed the Ceirano & C. in STAR, Società Torinese Cars Rapid object of this brief survey. The Rapid will last until 1921, then ter

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...hich in a sense predates them. As of 2002 there were 590 million passenger cars worldwide (roughly one car for every eleven people), of which 140 million i ...from the [[Daimler Motor Company]] founded in 1896 and making their first cars made in 1897.

...redibly. In Fangio's era, for example, drivers could actually use multiple cars in the very same race. ...life, Fangio represented [[Mercedes-Benz]], often driving his former race cars in demonstration laps. In [[1990]], he was inducted into the [[Internationa

...came in two engines options from 9 and 12 HP. The Ceirano brothers Classic Cars had been addressed (see the history of [[Rapid]]), and therefore already kn ...ar (we find him as head of the Assembly ", the" factory of cycles cars and cars Giovanni [[Ceirano]], founded in [[Turin]] Corso Vittorio Emanuele 9 in 189

...over Fiat, seeing how the boy was more interested in mysticism than making cars (he studied religion at [[Princeton University|Princeton]] and took part in ...ersified the Group's holdings, but Umberto refocused its activities on its auto and mechanics division. He then brought in [[Giuseppe Morchio]] to mastermi

...nufacturer]] [[Fiat]] from 1974 to 1984. It was exhibited at 1974 [[Turin Auto Show|Turin Motor Show]]. ...The 131 was given the Mirafiori name after the [[Turin]] suburb where the cars were produced. Naming the car in this way marked a break with the former F

...ique to the championship. The current Formula One regulations specify that cars must be constructed by the racing teams themselves. ...ernationale de l'Automobile|FIA]] mandated that as of the 2006 season the cars must be powered by 2.4 litre naturally-aspirated engines in the [[V8 engine

...ks" or "factory" team (i.e. the official team of the company producing the cars, as opposed to a customer team which buys them off the shelf) therefore app ...e new [[Arrows]] team which had been established by former [[Shadow Racing Cars|Shadow]] personnel was sued by Shadow on the grounds that the Arrows FA/1 c

...lts turned out to be disappointing, with minor problems often stopping the cars after they qualified well. The team had little funds so tests were few and [[Category:Italian auto racing teams]]

...img59/1287/acrs23jm.jpg dual airbags] were an option on several full-sized cars made by the [[Buick]], [[Cadillac]] and [[Oldsmobile]] divisions. These dev ...ms [[NHTSA]] used to justify requiring that airbags be installed on all US cars. [http://www.scienceservingsociety.com/ts/text/ch15.htm]

...ince the late 1960s, replacing the previously used [[list of international auto racing colors|national colors]]. With [[sponsor (commercial)|sponsor]]s bec ...ited, teams may use an alternate non-tobacco livery. At historical events, cars are allowed to use the livery which was used when the car was actively comp

Fiat-based cars are constructed all around the world, with the largest number produced outs ...group's activities were initially focused on the industrial production of cars, industrial and agricultural vehicles. Over time it has diversified into ma

...e. Both general admission and, for a fee, reserved camping exists. RVs and cars are allowed into the track. Fans that show up during the week (and in some | {{flagiconUSA}} [[Chaparral Cars|Chaparral Cars Inc.]]

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Cars, for use on public roads, whose engineering requirements emphasize handling Cars with relatively soft suspension and with low unsprung weight are least affe

...ause General Motors had already used the name Monte Carlo for one of their cars. The Scorpion name was a reference to Abarth. ...tre (200 Nm). The Coupé VX and HPE VX can be distinguished from the normal cars by the offset bulge on the hood which is required to clear the new air inta

...]] and [[Collesano]] from over 600 meters down to [[sea level]], where the cars raced from [[Campofelice di Roccella]] on the [[Buonfornello]] straight alo ...tised in the week before the race in public traffic, often with their race cars fitted with license plates. Porsche factory drivers even had to watch onboa

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...]], at age 18, initially competing primarily in modified roadsters, sprint cars and midgets. In [[1965]] he raced in the [[Indianapolis 500]] for the first ...cord 10 times on oval, road and dirt tracks to capture the [[United States Auto Club]] national championship.

Since its introduction in the [[NSU Motorenwerke AG]] (NSU) and [[Mazda]] cars of the 1960s, the engine has been commonly referred to as the ''[[rotary en ...released into the exhaust. At first, while manufacturers of piston-engine cars were turning to expensive [[catalytic converter]]s to completely oxidize th

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...that was first revealed at the [[2006 Paris Motor Show]]. The twenty white cars feature two-tone black and white trim inside and out, with interiors finish ...nsitivity. Production of the top-of-the-line Murciélago was limited to 350 cars, priced far above the base LP640's sticker price, at [[Euro|€]]300,000, o

...Ultimately, only 12 [[chassis]] were built, including just eight complete cars, with the company constantly struggling with inadequate working capital. Vo ...hp (180&nbsp;kW) and accelerating to 257&nbsp;km/h (160&nbsp;mph). Only 12 cars were reportedly built, and few exist today.

...8]] in [[Scarborough, Ontario]], [[Canada]]) is a professional driver in [[auto racing]]. His nickname is "NutSack" because as he said on the Mitch Melnick Fascinated by cars since boyhood, at age 16 in [[1985]] Tracy became the youngest ever [[Canad

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...cing and was expanded to be used as test track for [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[Auto Union]] in 1936. In 1938 it was renamed the ''Kurpfalzring'' and that name ...e grandstands situated there) named ''Motodrom''. This made setting racing cars up difficult, as a choice had to be made - whether to run low [[downforce]]

...as the oldest operating motor speedway in the world, hosting at least one auto race every year since [[1903]]. The track holds the distinction of being th ...m Clark]] won the first victory for a rear-engined Indy Car in his [[Lotus Cars|Lotus]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]].

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...ne for drivers and one for [[#Drivers and constructors|constructors]]. The cars race at speeds often in excess of 300 km/h (185 mph). ...scope is continually expanding. Formula 1 cars are the most expensive race cars currently in production and the [[sport]] is among the most expensive in th

...ld of automobile manufacturing when they decided to start importing French cars to be assembled in [[Italy]]. ...and the Fraschinis, with the straightforward motto, “Import, sell, repair cars” founded their own company, the Società Milanese Automobili Isotta, Fras

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...with the Coupé's debut following shortly thereafter at the 2002 [[Detroit Auto Show]]. Sales in the United States began in March 2002 for the Spyder and i ...sign Giugiaro|ItalDesign]], who also designed the [[Maserati Ghibli]]. The cars were built at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant in [[Modena]], [[Italy]].

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...[film director]], [[entrepreneur]], [[Humanitarianism|humanitarian]] and [[auto racing]] enthusiast. He won numerous awards, including an Academy Award fo ...ed race car in [[Walt Disney Pictures|Disney]]/[[Pixar]]'s ''[[Cars (film)|Cars]]''. Similarly, he served as narrator for the 2007 film ''[[Dale (film)|Dal

...won races in [[midget car racing|midget cars]], [[sprint car racing|sprint cars]], and [[drag racing]]. ...ican Championship Car Racing|IndyCar]] titles (three under [[United States Auto Club|USAC]]-sanctioning, one under [[Champ car|CART]]), the [[1978 Formula

...elease on January 25, 2011. The official world debut will be at the Geneve Auto Salon 2011 in March. ...been reduced, to make the Huayra class leading amongst 12 cylinder sports cars with values that are respective of much smaller vehicles in the market. The

...ar event, without incurring a penalty. The 1900mi endurance event featured cars from 8 different European starting locales. 72 survivors crossed the finish

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...power from the [[engine]] simultaneously. In the [[United States]], these cars are included in the broader [[sport utility vehicle]] category. While many ...ve vehicle was built in [[1908]] by (what became) the [[Four Wheel Drive]] Auto Company (FWD) of [[Wisconsin]]. FWD would later produce over 20,000 of its

...lagging somewhat, and since the early 1990s, almost all gasoline passenger cars sold in [[first world]] markets like the United States, Europe, Japan, and ...fficiency, and therefore commercially insignificant to the final customer. Auto manufacturers were eventually motivated by emission regulations to address

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...ty vehicle]] by still being a car, sharing its forward bodywork with other cars in a manufacturer's range. The popularity of the minivan in the 1980s and e ...x]] introduced the first affordable enclosed automobile, which shifted the auto industry away from open vehicles towards meeting consumer demand for enclos

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...in an idling manner or be connected by a one-way clutch or freewheel. With cars it is more usual to join the two sources through a differential gear. Thus ...MC Graphite SUV concept vehicle at the 2005 [[North American International Auto Show]] in [[Detroit]].

...part of the pre-[[World War II|Second World War]] [[European Championship (auto racing)|European Championship]] and was included in the first Formula One [ ...r caught fire. The race became a round of the new [[European Championship (auto racing)|European Championship]] in 1936 and 1937, and both races were won b

...[[Alfa Romeo Giulia|Giulia]] [[Sedan (car)|Berlina car]]. These appealing cars were made in a wide variety of models over a period of 13 years, so they pr ...carburator|twin carburettors]], except for US market 1750 GTV and 2000 GTV cars which were fitted with [[fuel injection]]. Competition models featured cyli

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...tured a powered fully-retracting roof and was one of the cheapest open-top cars in the world at the time. Since the [[Fiat X1/9]] most Fiat cabriolets have The Punto has always been popular with amateur [[auto racing|racing drivers]] due to its low cost and the wide availability of sp

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...legance of form. So was born the '''[[Bandini 750 sport siluro]]'''. These cars, when their headlights were removed, qualified to race in the sports catego ...o]] in 1952, with a 750 sports torpedo displayed at the in 1953 [[New York Auto Show]] at [[Madison Square Garden]]. Despite his commitments, Bandini himse

...nd continues through the present, with production proceeding at roughly 10 cars per year. As of June 2009, 106 Zondas had been built, considering also tes ...ht clusters and [[exhaust system|exhausts]]. Only fifteen 7.0&nbsp;L C12 S cars were produced.

...of the Fiat corporate grille across all versions. Mechanically however the cars remained largely unchanged. ...le the original Panda never gained the kind of cult following that similar cars such as the [[Citroën 2CV|2CV]] and [[Volkswagen Beetle|VW Beetle]] enjoy,

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...E net hp. The change was meant to 'deflate' power ratings to assuage the [[auto insurance]] industry and environmental and safety lobbies, as well as to ob ...note the power of early [[20th century]] British [[automobile|cars]]. Many cars took their names from this figure (hence the [[Austin Motor Company|Austin]

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...lished off but no damage to the tire has occurred.(Note: NASCAR legal race cars have coil springs on all four corners) ...ubtracting the unsprung, sprung and [[jacking forces]] at each wheel. Some auto racing circles use false terms, or combine things like jacking forces and s

...fferent countries in [[Europe]]. The current organisers of the award are ''Auto'' ([[Italy]]), ''[[Autocar]]'' ([[United Kingdom|UK]]), ''Autopista'' ([[Sp ...tated objective is to find a "single, decisive winner" among all competing cars.

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...r production and engineering expertise and contracted Innocenti to produce cars under license from BLMC. The [[Innocenti Mini]] used the mechanical compon ...pick-up truck powered by the Lambretta engine, named as 'Vikram'. [[Bajaj Auto]] is a major Indian automobile manufacturer that had also produced scooters

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...ycle Association. In the United Kingdom the national governing body is the Auto Cycle Union. ...series. In Europe, the FIM is the dominant sanctioning body for bikes and cars.

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...its peak included over forty drivers, most of whom raced in [[Alfa Romeo]] cars; Enzo himself continued racing, with moderate success, until the birth of h ...y's intention to buy him out and absorb the Scuderia; his company became [[Auto Avio Costruzioni Ferrari]], which manufactured machine tools until the expi

...er 24 hours to be classified, which leads to dramatic scenes where damaged cars leave the pits to crawl around the track one last time in order to finish o ...was permitted in the early decades. Until the early [[1980s]] most of the cars were raced with a two driver team. In [[1950]], [[Louis Rosier]] won the ra

...that allowed up to 14:1 compression; but settled for 12.5:1 in production cars. The cylinder head design was known as the "May Fireball" head, it was dev In an auto-ignition [[diesel engine]], (no electrical sparking plug—the hot air of c

...t occurs. These days, most spare tires (sometimes called "doughnuts") for cars are smaller than normal tires (to save on trunk space, gas mileage, and cos Alternatively, many modern cars and trucks are equipped with [[run flat tires]] that may be driven with a p

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