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• Graphite-reinforced plastic
  ...ufacture composites has hitherto limited their use in applications where a high number of complicated parts is required. ...bly is most widely used in the "safety cell" monocoque chassis assembly of high-performance race cars.
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• Itom
  ...ith tubular frame and automatic clutch; this was soon followed with a two-speed version. 1953 - introduction of the Esperia, which had a 2 speed gearbox and a pressed steel monocoche (Italian: monoscocca) frame.
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• Ducati Monster
  | Transmission || 6-speed ...odromic valve]] engines (also known as a '''90° [[V-Twin]]''') and tubular steel trellis chassis, both features designed by the late [[Fabio Taglioni]] ([[1
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• Turbo-Hydramatic
  ...1980s]] onward, it was progressively replaced by later four-speed and five-speed automatics (which incorporate an overdrive gear), some of which continue to ...lutch to provide second gear reaction, the TH400 is able to withstand very high torque input. As a result, it met with considerable success in commercial
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• Dirt speedway racing
  ...cal and regional racetracks throughout the nation: some estimates range as high as 1500. The sport is popular in Australia and Canada also. Many of the car ...vy block with stroker crank, high flow degreed aluminum cylinder heads and high-flow exhaust headers. Engines are capable of 750 hp (560 kW) and redline at
  13 KB (2,197 words) - 09:41, 8 October 2009
• Ollearo
  |Maximum speed || 90 kilometers per hour, average 65 km per hour ...ket saturated with other brands and needed to present a business plan at a high technical level, to attract the attention of "afficionados" and obtain cons
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• Bandini formula 3
  * Structure and [[material]]: frame of elliptical section tubes, special [[steel]] aeronautics derivation; patent No. 499843 * [[Exchange (mechanical) |Gearbox]] and clutch: 4 speed+ RG, clutch single dry disc
  6 KB (916 words) - 11:24, 13 February 2009
• Fiat 8V
  | Transmission || 4 and 5-speed manual ...rd form giving a top speed of 190 km/h. The engine was connected to a four speed gearbox. The car had independent suspension all round and drum brakes on al
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• Lancia 037
  ...ual shock absorbers in the rear in order to cope with the stresses of high speed off road driving. The 037 is notable as it retained the rear wheel drive l
  4 KB (677 words) - 11:04, 18 October 2009
• Lancia Lambda
  * '''5th series''', produced 1925, 1,050 built. 4-speed gearbox. *Four-speed manual transmission
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• Ducati Desmosedici RR
  *Gearbox: 6-speed; Cassette type *Frame: Tubular CrMo steel trellis hybrid, carbon fiber seat support, aluminum [[swingarm]]
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• Disc brake
  ...lly do best when hot and will have reduced braking force when cold. Also, high heat pads typically have more aggressive compounds and will wear discs down ...a thin spot will develop by the repetitive contact of the pad against the high spot as the disc turns. When the thin section of the disc passes under the
  14 KB (2,301 words) - 09:07, 18 September 2009
• Four-wheel drive
  ...ep Wrangler]] is a 4WD vehicle with a transfer case to select low range or high range 4WD.]] ...] (angular force) evenly, while distributing [[angular velocity]] (turning speed) such that the average for the two output shafts is equal to that of the in
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• Dirt track racing
  ...cal and regional racetracks throughout the nation: some estimates range as high as 1500. The sport is popular in Australia and Canada also. Many of the car Today’s current dirt super [[late model]]s feature steel constructed tube frame chassis with aluminum bodies that give them a sleek
  19 KB (3,038 words) - 10:55, 14 December 2008
• ALCA
  '''Dimensions''': 2.50 m long, 1.02 m wide, with high canopy closed 1.06 m, 1.50 m [[wheelbase]], turning space of 2.75 m and wei '''Performance''': 75 Km / hr maximum speed, maximum gradient 25% surmountable, stopping distance at 60 km / hour: less
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• Riva Boats
  ...68'.jpg|right|thumb|340px|Ferretti model 68' (2005) cruising at 31 [[Knot (speed)|knots]] in the rarely-calm [[Aegean Sea|Aegean]].]] *''Pershing S.p.A.'' (high performance open cruisers, 11 to 35 meters)
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• Spark plug
  The plug is connected to the high voltage generated by an [[ignition coil]] or [[Magneto (electrical)|magneto ...tion chamber]] and therefore must also seal the combustion chamber against high pressures and temperatures, without deteriorating over long periods of time
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• De Tomaso
  ...[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] [[Ford Cortina|Cortina]] engine, and had a top speed of 215 km/h (134 mph). It featured an [[aluminium]] backbone [[ch ...Ford]] engines; powered by a 4.7-litre iron-block [[V8]] engine and with [[steel]] and [[aluminium]] coupé bodywork from [[Ghia]] – an Italian coachb
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• Bicycle brake systems
  ...m today. As the machines were [[fixed gear bicycle]]s a rider could reduce speed by reversing the thrust on the pedals. Otherwise, a rider who wanted to st ...ed on bicycles today. [[Track bicycle]]s, however, which are ridden at top speed continuously, continue to be built with no brakes; since they are fixed gea
  26 KB (4,406 words) - 08:46, 12 September 2009
• Motorsport
  The [[1930s]] saw the radical differentiation of racing vehicles from high-priced road cars, with [[Delage]], [[Auto Union]], [[Mercedes-Benz]], [[Del ...st well-known form of motorsport, with cars designed specifically for high-speed racing. The wheels are not covered, and the cars often have aerofoil wings
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