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Electric vehicle tuning mirrors classic engine tuning
Automotive preparer Ricardinho ACF has demonstrated that electric drivetrains can be tuned for more power and torque.
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Audi's Diesel Revolution at Le Mans
Audi engineers, despite dominating Le Mans with gasoline power, developed a radical aluminum-silicon alloy diesel V12 for the R10 TDI.
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1971 Saab Sonett III Offered After Full Restoration
A fully restored 1971 Saab Sonett III sports coupe is for sale. The car features a 1.7-liter Ford V4 engine and a 4-speed manual transmission.
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Hot Rod Ferrari Colombo V12 Engine Listed for Sale
A rebuilt 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE Colombo V12 engine, modified for higher performance by Dark Horse Motors, is now for sale in California.
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Red Wing Heritage Blacksmith Boots Made in Minnesota
Red Wing Shoe Company's Heritage Blacksmith boot, introduced in 2014, is a modern take on classic workwear, made in the USA with traditional construction.
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Allison V-1710 V12 Aircraft Engine Listed for Sale
A rebuilt, zero-hour Allison V-1710-35 V12 aircraft engine, capable of 1,150 horsepower, is being offered for sale on eBay for $49,500.
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Porsche 993 RS Speedster Built Via Sonderwunsch Program
A one-off Porsche 993 Speedster, powered by a 3.8-liter Carrera RS engine, has been completed in 2024 through the manufacturer's Sonderwunsch program.
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1979 Mercury Bobcat V-6 Found in Colorado Junkyard
A 1979 Mercury Bobcat 3-Door Runabout with the optional Cologne V-6 engine has been documented in a Greeley, Colorado, salvage yard.
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1971 Volvo 142S with 550,000 miles sells for $6,668
A 1971 Volvo 142S coupe, driven over 550,000 miles by its original owner, sold for $6,668. The car, finished in Safari Yellow, features a rebuilt B20 engine and an overdrive transmission.
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Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C Type RA-R: The Ultimate Rally Replica
The Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C Type RA-R, a 2006 JDM-only homologation special, makes its case as the finest rally replica.
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Rolls-Royce V8 Coffee Table Sells at Auction
A custom coffee table built around a 6.75-liter Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow V8 engine has been sold via a no-reserve auction.
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Modified 1984 Mercedes G-Wagon Overland Camper for Sale
A 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300GD, converted into an overland camper with a turbo diesel engine swap, is offered for sale after a three-year renovation.
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Packard Merlin V12 Cylinder Head Desk Lamp Heads to Auction
A desk lamp crafted from a cylinder head of a WWII Packard Merlin V-1650 aircraft engine is set for auction. The lamp retains original valves and springs and is part of the Roush Aviation collection sale.
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Rare 1987 Bristol Beaufighter Offered for Sale
A 1987 Bristol Beaufighter, the 16th of 18 built, is for sale in Wrexham. The turbocharged British luxury car, finished in Olive Green, has 55,000 miles and recently received £9,000 in mechanical work.
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1991 Pinzgauer 6x6 Camper Listed for Sale
A 1991 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 718K, originally a UK fire engine, is for sale as a converted two-berth overland camper.
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1972 Chevrolet El Camino for Sale
A rare 1972 Chevrolet El Camino built for South Africa is now for sale. It's a Holden ute with a 308 V8 that has undergone a custom restoration.
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Evante Sports: Rare Lotus-Elan-Inspired Car
A 1988 Evante Sports, built by Vegantune, was a limited-run re-engineered Lotus Elan featuring a 1.7-liter twin-cam engine, 720-kg weight, and 140-160 bhp. The article traces its origins, design, performance, production history, and current sale status.
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1958 Facel Vega FV4 Typhoon With 392 Hemi V8 for Sale
A 1958 Facel Vega FV4 Typhoon is for sale, powered by a 392 Hemi V8 engine.
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Holden Monaro CV8
The Holden Monaro CV8 is a high-performance coupe that was produced by Holden, an Australian automaker, from 2001 to 2006. According to the source, Silodrome, it was also sold in the USA as the Pontiac GTO and in the UK as the Vauxhall Monaro. The car was praised for its performance and design, with a 5.7 liter LS1 V8 engine producing 302 bhp.