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Vehicle interior equipment generally inclues [[passive safety]], [[dashboard]], [[shifter]] for selecting gear ratios and [[wikt:ancillar ...y equipment such as [[stereo]]s, [[air conditioning]], [[cruise control]], car [[phone]]s, [[positioning system]]s, cup holders, etc.

*[[Passive safety|Automobile safety]] [[Category:Car safety|*]]

...d in [[Rozzano]], [[Milan]], after many insistence for the need to improve safety on the roads of [[Italy]], the authoritative magazine ''[[Quattroruote maga ...up of the [[Fiat 1500]]C, just to reinforce their proactive industry. The car was displayed at the ''Turin Motor Show'' in 1965 and then went literally a

...ics similar to that of a motorcycle and the rear axle similar to that of a car. Often such vehicles are owner–constructed using a portion of a rear ...dvantage of tax advantages, or as in the US to take advantage of the lower safety regulations, they are being classed as [[motorcycles]]. As a result of thei

...out plate" and is, with no fears riverenziali, as a new, attractive "style-car", filled with captivating details, comfort and a touch of vanity. Being "be ...her with large in the passenger, are quietly imagine that you are before a car instead of to a light quadricycle.

...front wheels, it is better for the engine to be located in the rear of the car - either a RR or MR design. ...king. This tendency is referred to as [[oversteer]] and creates potential safety issues in racing applications as well as for ordinary drivers on wet or icy

[[Image:Oldtimer-Dashboard.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A dashboard from a [[1940s]] car]] ...y Continental GT dashboard.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The dashboard of a modern car, a [[Bentley Continental GT]]]]

...-engined, rear-wheel drive]] [[sports car]] produced by the Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari, based on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. ...ed Ferrari built for the film Toby Damnit. This car represents the second car in Ferrari's Special Project program.

...maller version youth racer, see [[Quarter-midget]]. For the British sports car with its own race series it's the MG Midget. ...reason modern midget cars are fully equipped with [[roll cage]]s and other safety features. They are intended to be driven for races of relatively short dist

|Class:||[[Midsize car |Midsize]] The '''Fiat 132''' was an [[executive car]] produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] [[automobile]] company [[Fiat]] from [[

A '''concept car''' is a [[Automobile|car]] [[prototype]] made to showcase a new vehicle's styling, [[technology]], a ...[[Harley Earl]] is generally credited with inventing the concept, or show, car, and definitely did much to popularize it through its traveling [[Motorama]

...me [[unconsciousness|unconscious]], for instance). Traditionally, American car manufacturers (who more often sold cars with [[bench seat]]s, thus requirin ...e damage in the event of a crash - less momentum can be gained through the car rolling and hence more energy is transferred to the disfigurement of the cr

...ed in the [[NASCAR]] modified division. The rule book committee for Legend car racing is called INEX. ...Carolina]]. The designers determined that racers wanted an affordable race car.

..., compact, has excellent handling and has been developed to meet very high safety standards according to Garage Italia who believe that the best of [[Italian ...guarantee good visibility and comfort. Maximum attention has been pain to safety and protection: the chassis has been designed with a top case built with tu

...fety belt''', is a harness designed to hold the occupant of a [[automobile|car]] or other [[vehicle]] in place if a [[collision]] occurs or, more commonly ...ssociated [[paralysis]], or "seat belt syndrome", has led to a revision of safety regulations in nearly all of the developed world requiring that all seats i

|Class:||[[subcompact car]] ...is the [[sedan (car)|sedan]] version of the [[Fiat Palio]] [[small family car]], built in [[Turkey]] at the [[Tofaş]] facilities of the Italian automake

| Class || [[Sports car]] ...nte Del Jarama|Jarama]] racing circuit near [[Madrid]], while he meant the car to be named for the Jarama bullfighting region in Spain. In this way it ca

...y Control''' (ESC) is the generic term for systems designed to improve a [[car handling|vehicle's handling]], particularly at the limits where the driver ...rride a car's physical limits. If a driver pushes the possibilities of the car's [[chassis]] and ESC too far, ESC cannot prevent a crash. It is a tool to

A '''fuel pump''' is an essential component on a [[automobile|car]] or other [[internal combustion engine]]d device. Fuel has to be pumped f In earlier [[Automobile|car]]s built before the late [[1970s]], the pump was mechanically driven by a l

| Events || [[Can-Am]]<br>[[Champ Car World Series]]<br>[[Formula One]]<br>[[American Le Mans Series]]<br>[[Atlan ...rt)|Alan Wilson]] to redesign the circuit, with the aim of modernizing its safety feature in accordance with current [[FIA]] regulations. The resulting redev

'''Car tuning''' is both an '''industry''' and a [[hobby]], in which an [[automobi ...le. Another major facet of tuning includes performance modification to the car exterior. This includes changing the aerodynamic characteristics of the veh

...d for [[low cost]] operation. They are designed for drivers who use their car primarily for personal transportation. Typical economy cars are small, lig ...ign) allowed it to be the first car to exemplify the ideals of the economy car. It was far less expensive, smaller, and more austere than its hand-built

...63)]] [[Jaguar (car)|Jaguar]] [[Jaguar E-Type|E-Type]] is a classic sports car.]] ...igned primarily for performance driving while not being a rally orientated car.

* [[Car safety]]

...ggiola study the body as a function of parameters relating to occupational safety and torsional rigidity. <br> ...t time at the Stockholm Exhibition of 1956 and was originally designed for car racing, and the changes to the international sports regulations prevented t

...d to reduce the volume of "dirty air", allowing drivers to close in on the car in front, encouraging [[overtaking]]. The [[bodywork]] is mainly made of pr =="Powered by Ferrari" car (2008-09 onwards)==

...frame and a body glass resin layered by hand which provides a significant safety level. The visibility provided by large glass surfaces, 4 disc [[brakes]], {{A-Z multipage list|Car Information and Photos by Marque|Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...[human]]s, associated with the use of safety features such as [[Automobile|car]] [[seat belt]]s and [[bicycle helmet]]s. The evidence is particularly comp The theory grew largely out of investigations of [[road safety]] interventions. It was noted that some interventions had failed to achieve

|Class:||[[Supermini car|Supermini]] ...heel drive]], [[transverse engine]] setup, as well as the first Fiat group car with [[rack and pinion]] steering. Primulas were built in the Autobianchi f

...ssing other cars is strictly prohibited, unless not passing would create a safety hazard. ...at the beginning of a caution period and no one is allowed to pass another car without mutual consent (excluding crashed and immobile cars). In some race

...ear hosts everything from car shows to vintage races to world class sports car racing events. Located in the quiet Northwest corner of [[Connecticut]], it Many local and national car clubs, such as the [[BMW Car Club of America]] and [http://www.pca.org Porsche Club of America], hold w

...ghini Espada''' is a [[grand tourer]] which was built by [[Italy|Italian]] car manufacturer [[Lamborghini]] between 1968 and 1978. ...ly rebodied [[Jaguar E-type]]. It was to fill the spot of a true four seat car in Lamborghini's lineup, which already included the [[Lamborghini 400GT|400

Very high speeds and a complete lack of safety precautions lead to spectacular wrecks on the board tracks in the 1910s, of [[Category:Stock car racing]]

...instead slide out toward the outside of the turn. Oversteer can throw the car into a spin. The tendency of a car to oversteer is affected by several factors such as mechanical traction, ae

In about 1967, Lombardi elected to produce a sports car based on then-new [[Fiat 850]] mechanicals package - certainly a big step u ...o seem relatively free of scale: Unless something or someone is around the car, it looks as it if may be as large as the aforementioned M1 or Pantera.

...by [[Kenny Bräck]] and [[Sébastien Bourdais]]), plus a few British [[Stock Car Speed Association|SCSA]] races. .... Among other series, [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]] (German Touring Car Championship) and [[Superbike World Championship]] take place there annuall

==Car Details== ...plastic|carbon-fiber]] [[chassis]]. Both the exterior and interior of the car have been completely redesigned. The 3.5 liter Bugatti engine has had its

{{Racing car | ...ria Toro Rosso]] are using to contest the [[2009 Formula One season]]. The car was revealed to be an [[Red Bull RB5|RB5]] with a Ferrari engine in [[Barce

...fa Romeo 2600]] berlina. The entire mechanicals were taken from the latter car, including the 130bhp 2584cc straight-six engine. In 1966 the de Luxe took The car was sold officially through [[Alfa Romeo]] and had the model designation 10

...bike racing|Superbikes]], [[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|MotoGP]], [[Champ Car]] ...her circuits. Today these sloped or curved bends have been modified due to safety issues.

...occurrence and consequences of [[automobile accident]]s. ([[Road traffic safety]] more broadly includes roadway design.) ...the employer providing the vehicle generally plays a major role in setting safety, maintenance, and training policy. As in non-occupational driving, young dr

|Body Styles:||[[FF layout|FF]] 3-door [[supermini car|supermini]]/[[city car]] The '''Fiat Seicento''' is a [[city car]] produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] company [[Fiat]], introduced in late 19

|Class || [[City car]] .... Images of the new Fiat 500 were presented on [[March 20]], 2007, and the car was launched officially on [[July 4]], 2007, with 250,000 in attendance. Th

{{Racing car ...car was launched on 3 February at Ferrari's facility in [[Maranello]]. The car, which is driven by [[Fernando Alonso]] and [[Felipe Massa]], made its debu

...as many vehicles fall between classes or even outside all of them. Not all car types are sold in all countries and names differ in some cases between [[Br |&nbsp;-||rowspan=2|[[Supermini car|Supermini]]||A class||[[Fiat Panda]]

'''Understeer''' is a term for a [[car handling]] condition in which during cornering the circular path of the [[v ...s also often referred to as pushing, plowing, or refusing to turn in. The car is referred to as being "tight" because it is stable and far from wanting t

{{Racing car ...10. On 20 February, [[Fernando Alonso]] declared that the F10 was the best car he had ever driven, and that its true pace was being hidden from its rivals

|Class:||[[Large family car]] ...ng the Dedra was withdrawn from right-hand drive markets a year later. The car, after 1993 also sold as a [[station wagon]], remained popular on the Itali

...he collection of components, linkages, etc. which allow for a [[automobile|car]] or other [[vehicle]] to follow a course determined by its driver, except ...cause the rear wheels steer in the same direction as the front wheels, the car is transitioned more gently into turning.

...from the ''Dipartimento della Pubblica Sicurezza'' ([[Department of Public Safety|Department of Public Security]]), and the keeping of public order. It is a [[Image:polizia.di.stato.car.arp.jpg|thumb|right|''Polizia di Stato'' Alfa Romeo 156 in [[Rome]]]]

Through the years, Estoril has had numerous problems with safety, failing safety inspections on more than one occasion. Estoril sometimes has high [[crossw ...car, Dallara World Series and [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]] touring car events. On [[October 23]] [[2005]], the Autódromo do Estoril hosted the t

| Class || [[Family car]] | Body style || 4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]<br>5-door [[station wagon]]|

| Class || [[Large family car]] ...dels were [[executive car]]s, the Croma was marketed in the [[large family car]] segment, replacing the [[Fiat 132/Argenta|Fiat Argenta]].

The '''Alfa Romeo Alfa 6''' is an [[executive car]] produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] automaker [[Alfa Romeo]] from 1979 to 1 ...lly was a costly extra. The car was also designed to set new standards in safety; for example it featured a shock sensor in the boot which would cut off the

*Honda Safety & Riding Plaza Kyushu *Sports & Safety Riding Field SPA Naoiri

...of the Esses and run from Turn 10 to Turn 11 (the hairpin) for additional safety for motorcyclists, including runoff available in the motorcycle Turn 11 (th *Fastest Lap: [[Marco Werner]], 110.641 mph, [[Audi R8 Race Car|Audi R8]], [[July 17]] [[2004]]

|Body Styles:||[[FF layout|FF]] [[compact car|compact]] 3 and 5-door [[hatchback]] The '''Fiat Tipo''' is a [[small family car]] designed by the [[I.DE.A Institute|IDEA]] design house and produced by th

...came to be produced in series, opposed by the rigid concepts of structural safety of Edward Po On stone, however, had been launched and the '''Romeo''' had d {{A-Z multipage list|Car Information and Photos by Marque|Information and Photos by Marque|}}

* [[Car safety]] * http://www.caradvice.com.au/105/car-frame-chassis/

[[Image:Lloyd Kleinbus.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Lloyd (car)|Lloyd LT 600 van]] with front suicide door]] ...t is familiar to many English-speakers and often used openly in the custom-car trade.

*[[Champ Car]] World Series - Road America Grand Prix - September 21-24, 2006 ...ge:Indy cars at Turn Eight at Road America.JPG|thumb|right|Retired [[Champ Car]] racers going around turn eight at the Kohler International Challenge]]

...cars and motorcycles. The [[Hong Kong Police Force]], responsible for road safety, tends to place [[roadblock|roadblocks]] in areas where it commonly occurs. ...s, the leading car chooses the course, and the finish is when the stalking car quits.

For safety, Laforza offers an 18-gauge steel body, a rugged box-ladder frame, European The car has an electronically fuel injected 5-litre V8 engine, an electronic four-s

The '''FIA GT Championship''' is a [[sports car racing]] series organized by the [[Stéphane Ratel Organisations]] (SRO) at ...o qualify. Both types may undergo significant modifications from the road car they are based on, but GT1 allows the use of exotic materials, better [[aer

...xperienced Formula One driver and the new Cooper F3 was a very competitive car in its class. Soon Stewart was besting McLaren's times, causing McLaren to Also, in 1966, a crash triggered his fight for improved safety in racing. In lap one of the [[1966 Belgian Grand Prix]] at [[Circuit de Sp

...a single take with no editing, using a camera attached to the bumper of a car. The length of the film thus was limited by the capacity of the camera reel ...ions of other cars, the visible headlight beam and the final shot when the car is parked in front of curbstones on the Sacre Coeur hill. Here, the driver

{{Racing car ...r to the day after the launch of its predecessor, the [[Ferrari F10]]. The car's chassis designation has been chosen to celebrate the 150th anniversary of

...tto Giugiaro]] at [[Italdesign Giugiaro]], and was a large luxury [[sports car]] with [[V8]] power and estimated price near [[USD|US$]]100,000. The Brera ...Challenge Bibendum 2002, and "the Most Fascinating Car" award at the Super Car Rally 2002 form [[Paris]] to [[Monte Carlo]].

...ularity for other vehicles, such as high-end luxury cars, because of their safety and convenience, ...ace than conventional radial tires, however manufacturers cite the various safety advantages of run flat tires as justification to counter this argument (see

...t over the line was [[Émile Levassor]] but he was disqualified because his car was not a required four-seater. [[Image:formula_one_car.jpg|thumb|300px|right|A modern Formula One car]]

...es set indirect limits on these dimensions, and nearly every aspect of the car carries size regulations; consequently the various cars tend to be very clo The car must only have four wheels mounted externally of the body work with only th

...Championship|BTCC]]; [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]]; [[World Touring Car Championship|WTCC]] ...Clark|Clark Curve]], whose off-camber, uphill approach tends to carry the car towards the outside. After the Clark Curve comes the pit straight, and anot

...interest in Maserati in 1968, the concept of a mid-engined two-seat sports car was proposed. [[Lamborghini]] and [[De Tomaso]] already had the Miura and M ...ission. Suspension was independent all round (a first for a Maserati road car) with coil springs, telescopic shocks and anti-roll bars. Citroën's advanc

...|250px|An [[automobile]] airbag, like this one in a crashed [[SEAT Ibiza]] car, deflates after 0.3 seconds.]] ...bags in 1971. The first example of an airbag in a production [[automobile|car]] was in [[1972]] when the 1973 model [[Oldsmobile Toronado]] was released.

...' ('''ESC''') is a computerized technology that improves the safety of a [[car handling|vehicle's stability]] by detecting and minimizing skids. When ESC ...unction, Mitsubishi's newly developed TCL system had a preventive (active) safety function which improved the course tracing performance by automatically adj

...ified car is drive by [[Sébastien Bourdais]], four-consective-time [[Champ Car]] winner, and Vettel. ...und the prohibition of chassis sharing, as both teams were legally using a car developed by an 'independent' third party. Team Principal Franz Tost commen

...of demolition derby for compact cars is increasing in popularity. Compact car events have the advantages of an abundant supply of usable vehicles, which ...springs]]. In many instances, roll bars, [[fire extinguisher]]s, and other safety equipment is installed.

...smission, suspension, and interior driver and front passenger controls and safety equipment. Their performance specifications are almost identical, with some ...ta and coordinates it with the Cambiocorsa transmission and other Maserati safety systems. Skyhook then calculates, and recalculates, the data at least 40 ti

|Body Styles:||[[FF layout|FF]] [[compact car|compact]] 3- or 5-door [[hatchback]] The '''Alfa Romeo 145''' and '''Alfa Romeo 146''' were two [[compact car|compact]] cars produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]

* [[catchpoints]] and [[safety siding]]s to prevent runaways doing too much damage. ...sure can also be used to operate loading and unloading doors on [[Railroad car#Freight cars|wheat, coal and ballast wagons]]. On passenger coaches, the ma

...t over the line was [[Émile Levassor]] but he was disqualified because his car was not a required four-seater. [[Image:formula_one_car.jpg|thumb|300px|right|A modern Formula One car]]

|Related:||[[Enzo Ferrari (car)|Enzo Ferrari]] ...rand tourer]], the MC12 qualifies as a supercar, meeting all criteria. The car entered production in [[2004]] with 30 to be produced (5 not for sale) and

...nated in Europe in the early 20th century, and gained a modest foothold in car-crazy Europe. Not blind to the growing popularity, auto manufacturers began ...ime stands on the world circuit. Deaths are now very rare thanks to modern safety regulations including the [[HANS]] device and improved spectator control po

...was not actually run to the Grand Prix formula of the day, but to touring car rules, taking place on a 300-kilometre road circuit at [[Guadarrama]], near ...at the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]] resulted in regulations governing spectator safety, and the pedestrian-lined street track at Pedralbes was dropped from the ra

| Class || [[Sports car]], [[Supercar]] The '''Pagani Huayra''' is a [[Mid-engine design|mid-engined]] [[sports car]] produced by [[Pagani]]. It is a successor to the [[Pagani Zonda]] and is

|Class:|| [[supermini car|Supermini]] The '''Fiat Punto''' is a [[supermini car|supermini]] produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Fiat]] since [

...e of "vehicles" that offer luxurious settings, a true luxury car will be a car ([[sedan]], [[coupé]], [[hatchback]], [[station wagon]], [[roadster]], etc ...Luxury-Car.jpg|thumb|250px|Woodgrain trim is one of the most iconic luxury car attributes]]

...Ironically, the series is now dominated by many of the same wealthy multi-car teams that once dominated CART. ...on road courses, especially when compared to [[GP2 Series|GP2]] and Champ Car chassis.

...its maximum engine displacement capacity reduced to 800 cc, ostensibly for safety reasons. ...ricted to 800 cc. The stated reason for this reduction is to improve rider safety, as the power output and top speed of MotoGP machines has been increasing s

...''2007 World Touring Car Championship season''' is the 4th [[World Touring Car Championship]] season. Scheduled to begin on [[March 11]], it will end on [ !No.!!Driver!!Team!!Car

|Class:||[[Sports car]] ...ghini Diablo''' ("devil" in [[Spanish (language)|Spanish]]) was a [[sports car]] built by [[Lamborghini]] of [[Italy]] between [[1990]] and [[2001]].

...Championship for five years in a row. The massive commercial interests of car companies and team sponsors are also at odds with the demand for an excitin ...e key areas which determine changes to the rules of Formula One: increased safety, lower costs and increased excitement for the spectator.

...nated in Europe in the early 20th century, and gained a modest foothold in car-crazy Europe. Not blind to the growing popularity, auto manufacturers began ...ime stands on the world circuit. Deaths are now very rare thanks to modern safety regulations including the [[HANS]] device and improved spectator control po

! Car ...ned by the [[Louis Ravel|brother]] of the [[Maurice Ravel|composer]]. His car was struck [[head-on collision|head-on]] by a [[van]] traveling at high spe

...ne. Handling and braking are the major components of a vehicle's "active" safety. The maximum lateral acceleration is sometimes discussed separately as "ro ...emphasize handling above passenger space and comfort, are called [[sports car]]s.

...and releases energy as [[heat]]. In [[chemistry]] and the field of [[fire safety]], anything that is capable of [[combustion|burning]] is called ''fuel''. H ...>O) and electrical energy, which then can drive an electric motor to run a car (or a variety of other uses). In this reaction the [[chemical energy]] of t

...ash;[[Open-wheel|open wheel racers]] in the Northeast and West and [[Stock car racing|stock cars]] in the South. The open wheel racers were built for raci ...their car's backend around through a corner. The multiple drivers show the car angle at different points in a corner. ]]

'''[[Grand American Road Racing Association|Grand-Am]] [[Rolex Sports Car Series]]'''<br>[[6 Hours of Watkins Glen|Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen]]<b ...|| [[Grand American Road Racing Association|Grand-Am]][[Rolex Sports Car Series]]

...] banking dynasty who became a [[Grand Prix motor racing|Grand Prix]] race-car driver, a [[scriptwriter]], a [[theatrical producer]], a [[poe]]t, and one .... At the outbreak of [[World War I]], 12-year-old Philippe was sent to the safety of the family's vineyard in the village of [[Pauillac]] in the [[Médoc]].

...ingly it was Alfa Romeo, with their new [[Alfa Romeo 158|158 ''Alfetta'']] car, that took the honours in this last competition before the outbreak of [[Wo ...] and entered by [[Scuderia Centro Sud]]; an Italian team, with an Italian car and two Italian drivers, won the final iteration of this famous Italian eve

|Class:||[[Sports car]] ...g beneath the [[Lamborghini Murciélago|Murciélago]]. It is also the first car to feature the new [[Lamborghini V10]] engine - only the third engine desig

...opened in 1986, the circuit boasted a new pit complex, as well as improved safety all around. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (as of 2006) has been the o ...aseball stadium was built on the innerpart of this curve. When the [[Champ Car]] series began using the track in 2002, the ''peraltada'' curve was partial

...ermo, Sicily|Palermo]]. Founded in 1906, it used to be the oldest [[sports car racing]] event, part of the World Championship until 1973. While also a who ...t was a national sports car event until it was discontinued in 1977 due to safety concerns. It is since run as a [[rallying]] event, and is part of the ''[[I

...ted with a straight-six short-stroke BMW. This was converted into a sports car, however. ...advantage. In the early years of the formula there was much concern about safety, with a high number of accidents resulting in injuries to drivers and, unfo

...ll time. The company is legendary for producing some of the best [[sports car|sports cars]] in the world. The original Bugatti failed with the advent of ...on the engine blocks, lightening holes in every conceivable location, and safety wires threaded through almost every fastener in intricately laced patterns.

! colspan=2 |'''Champ Car''' | category || [[Open wheel car|Open wheel racing]]

Fuji remained a popular [[sports car racing]] venue and was often used for national races. Speeds continued to ...driver and Super GT team manager [[Masanori Sekiya]] and there is a Toyota Safety Education Center, a mini circuit. In addition to motorsports, Fuji also hos

...opened in 1986, the circuit boasted a new pit complex, as well as improved safety all around. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (as of 2008) has been the o ...aseball stadium was built on the innerpart of this curve. When the [[Champ Car]] series began using the track in 2002, the ''peraltada'' curve was partial

...r the operation of international teams. Paul Cherry, formally of the Champ Car Racing Team, Sigma Autosport, was later brought in as the General Franchise ...must have the same nationality as the team they are driving for. The team car should also represent the country. The team owner, principal and crew howev

| Class || [[Sports car]] / [[Roadster]] ...iv><div style= "font-size:87%;"><blockquote>"the X1/9 is a remarkably safe car with excellent handling and high reserves of roadholding..."</blockquote></

== 2006 GP2 car modifications == ...fication GP2 Car has been designed by [[Dallara Automobili]]. The 2006 GP2 car features a biplane [[rear wing]], with the triplane rear wing used in 2005

Lamborghini is redefining the future of the super sports car with a unique technology demonstrator. Boasting an extremely lightweight co ...ni in carbon-fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) technology. The super sports car brand from Sant'Agata Bolognese is the only vehicle manufacturer in the wor

...came to be used informally to refer to the driver's seat of a [[automobile|car]], especially a high performance one, and this is official terminology in [ ...d-wired dedicated switches must still be used for reasons of integrity and safety, many traditional controls are replaced by multi-function re-configurable c

The '''Pagani Zonda''' is a [[Mid-engine design|mid-engined]] [[sports car]] produced by [[Pagani]] in Italy. It debuted in 1999 and continues throug ...neering was done by [[Formula One]] champion, [[Juan Manuel Fangio]]. The car was originally to be named for him, the "Fangio F1", but the name was chang

...blant]], [[Quebec]] after Formula One took over the event. After [[1971]] safety concerns led to the Grand Prix moving permanently to Mosport. In [[1978]] t ...the Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport in 1961. Several international sports car as well as Formula One drivers participated in the event. For the first fi

The '''European [[Car of the Year]]''' award was established in 1964 by a collective of [[automob ...ion from each country is based on the size of the country's car market and car manufacturing industry. The jury for 2006 consisted of 58 members from 22 c

...ore than ever appreciated and admired for their innovative design and road safety. {{A-Z multipage list|Car Information and Photos by Marque|Information and Photos by Marque|}}

...0px|[[Fernando Alonso]] qualifying in a [[Renault F1|Renault]] Formula One car at the [[2005 United States Grand Prix]]]] The first major technological development, [[Cooper Car Company|Cooper's]] re-introduction of mid-engined cars (following [[Porsche

...MPV]] built by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Fiat]] since 2003. The car is based on the ''Project 188'' platform, originally used for the [[Fiat Pu ...ite instruments, the specially designed seats with leather, and a standard safety equipment which features double front and side airbags, ABS brakes with EBD

|Layout & Class:||[[FF layout|FF]] [[Mid-size car]] ...a Romeo 156''' (known internally as the type 932) is a [[compact executive car]] introduced by [[Italy|Italian]] automaker [[Alfa Romeo]] at the 1997 [[Fr

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...ornia Speedway) - Sports Car.png|<center><font color=black> Primary sports car layout ...], with the JGTC race being unique as a night race. The GARRA Rolex Sports Car Series no longer races at Auto Club Speedway. The [[NASCAR West Series]] he

...irections. This type of carbon fiber assembly is most widely used in the "safety cell" monocoque chassis assembly of high-performance race cars. .... [[Downforce]] was also affected, but compensated for with design of the car's [[underbody]] and [[rear diffuser]].

|Car number || 3 ...en/}}) (born [[October 17]], [[1979]] in [[Espoo]], [[Finland]]) is a race car driver, currently driving for [[Scuderia Ferrari]]. He is the reigning [[Fo

The major rule change of 1994 was the banning of driver aids in the car, such as [[traction control]], in an attempt to "''humanize''" the sport, r ...putting Schumacher into the lead. Senna couldn't keep up with Schumacher's car and span off and retired from the race, a result of his efforts to catch up

...004.jpg|thumb|215px|[[Michael Schumacher]] driving a modern '''Formula One car''' at the [[2004 United States Grand Prix]]]] ...i|Ferrari]] spends hundreds of millions of dollars a year developing their car, while the former [[Minardi]] team spent less than 50 million) had the opti

| Class || [[Small family car]] The '''Lancia Delta''' is a [[small family car]] produced by Italian automaker [[Lancia]] with the first generation being

|Car number || 21 ...ich was at the chaotic [[2003 Brazilian Grand Prix]], a race abandoned for safety reasons with 15 laps remaining. After much confusion regarding rules and te

...use "hp (SAE)" to indicate the power of the engine, given that particular car's complete engine installation. It measures engine power at the [[flywheel] ...s were often exaggerated, while those for the highest-performance [[muscle car]] engines were frequently underrated.

===Car release schedule=== ...ty car as it emerged from the pit lane but after it had crossed the safety car control line. It took the race stewards twenty minutes to pass verdict on t

...l is [[Franz Tost]], formerly of [[BMW]]'s motorsport division. Its latest car, the [[STR2|STR2]] is nearly identical to the Red Bull RB3, as both were de ...ed the [[Concorde Agreement]] as each team is expected to design their own car. Toro Rosso claim that this design was originally produced during 2004 by [

...h of its mystique or challenge in its adaptation for the modern, much more safety-conscious era of 21st century Formula One. [[Image:Safety Car at 2006 Brazil.jpg|thumb|right|240px|At the [[2006 Brazilian Grand Prix]]]]

...hi site) were delivered in 1971. In the same way as Fiat Topolino made the car widely popular in Italy in the forties and fifties, so on a different scale ...nal concepts of visibility and performance while paying extra attention to safety and confining noise levels.

...at they would run with a new "Earth livery" on their [[Honda RA107|RA107]] car, the first time since [[1968 Formula One season|1968]], when sponsorship in ...None'' <!-- Do not add Sébastien Bourdais. Just because he has driven the car does not make him a test driver. -->

.... Lamborghini is the main counterpart to [[Ferrari]] in the Italian sports car business. The Italian company was founded in 1963 by businessman [[Ferrucci ...lted by Ferrari's reaction, Lamborghini took it upon himself to repair his car's clutch; in the process, he discovered that the design shared components w

...[[rubber]], before they moved into tyres for [[bicycle]]s and later for [[car]]s. Michelin owned the automobile manufacturer [[Citroën]] between [[1934] ...Michelin would not allow the Formula One teams it supplies to race due to safety concerns, Michelin's share price fell by 2.5% (though it recovered later th

...and the [[Italian Grand Prix|Italian round]] were also under threat, with safety works taking place and the [[Circuit de Catalunya]] in financial difficulty ...pril 9]], despite the fact it had now received official clearance from FIA safety inspector [[Roland Bruynseraede]]. The Pacific round was moved due to the K

...t association that represents the interests of motoring organisations and car users worldwide. The FIA is also the governing body for [[Formula One]] and ...safety]] performance assessment programme. He has also promoted increased safety and the use of green technologies in motor racing. In 2008, stories about

Motor racing began on the Isle of Man in 1904 with the Gordon Bennett car trials. The future of the TT is always in doubt with regards to the safety, especially "Mad Sunday" when any member of the public can attempt to race

...m [[wear and tear]] as well as to provide a high-friction bond between the car and the road to improve acceleration and handling. Today most tires, espec ...ges. By Dunlop's time, the bicycle had been fully developed (see [[Rover (car)|Rover]]) and it proved a far more suitable application for pneumatic tires

...has become an iconic figure in the history of the sport, renowned for his car control, aggressive driving style, and a 'never give up' attitude. His son, ...s said that on the track he was scrupulously fair and did not put anyone's safety other than his own in jeopardy and those who worked with him usually referr

...11 [[Targa Florio]] with two 24 HP models. In 1914, an advanced Grand Prix car was designed and built, the [[Alfa Romeo Grand Prix|GP1914]] which featured ...Romeo with the [[Alfa Romeo 20/30 HP|Torpedo 20-30 HP]] becoming the first car to be badged as such.Their first success came in 1920 when [[Giuseppe Campa

The '''24 Hours Nürburgring''' is a [[touring car racing|touring car]] and GT [[Endurance racing (motorsport)|endurance racing]] event on the [[ ...of Le Mans]]. The ADAC had held its first [[1000 km Nürburgring]] [[sports car racing]] event in 1953. As the [[1000 km Spa]] had been introduced in 1966,

...ge from damage and wear. The design of front and [[rear suspension]] of a car may be different. ...es for a 2000lb race car and a 10,000lb truck are very different. A luxury car, taxi, or passenger bus would be described as having soft springs. Vehicles

|Car number || 5 ...nese]] [[Formula 3000]] Championship and the [[DTM (racing)|German Touring Car Championship]] in the early [[1990s]].

..., causing them to withdraw from the race when the FIA refused a change for safety reasons, insisting on keeping to the letter of the regulations. !valign="middle"| Car<br />no.

|Class || [[City car]] ...or "Nuova Panda" (in [[Italian language|Italian]]), and was the [[European Car of the Year]] in 2004.

...ari]] [[Formula One]] 1.5&nbsp;L V8 engines ''(none of them used in a road car)'' ....6&nbsp;L (13600&nbsp;cc/829 cu&nbsp;in³) 2003 Cadillac Sixteen ([[concept car]])

...no different to those that had raced earlier in the season. Indeed Varzi's car was built before the war. Championships for drivers or constructors were no ...a refusal of the Italian government to fund the expensive design of a new car. Surprisingly, Alfa Romeo involvement in racing was made with a very thin b

...running of the event at Albert Park in 2005, Webber drove his Williams F1 car over the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a promotional event, and the Melbourne ci ...he crash, and Brundle’s subsequent rush back to the pits to take the spare car for the re-start, ensured the first race in Melbourne gained widespread cov

[[File:Coulthard pacific f3000.JPG|thumb|left|Coulthard's [[Formula 3000]] car that he drove for [[Pacific Racing]] in the [[1993 International Formula 30 ...ig name in the second Williams, and Mansell, at that time reigning [[Champ Car|Indycar]] champion, fitted the bill. Coulthard showed flashes of speed, but

|Car number || 4 ...(born [[September 20]], [[1975]], in [[Bogotá]], [[Colombia]]) is a [[race car driver]] in [[NASCAR]] and a former [[Formula One]] and [[CART]] driver. He

...es before being settled in Varzi's favour on the final lap when Nuvolari's car caught fire. The race became a round of the new [[European Championship (au ...erful [[Formula Two]] cars, the race was run to [[sports car racing|sports car]] rules instead and did not form part of the World Championship. Since [[19

...cing rear-wheel drive. These models were known as ''dwarf safeties'', or ''safety bicycles'', for their lower seat height and better weight distribution. Sta ...levelled off or declined as motorized transportation became affordable and car-centred policies led to an increasingly hostile environment for bicycles. I

...urney]]). He also won races in [[midget car racing|midget cars]], [[sprint car racing|sprint cars]], and [[drag racing]]. ...hree under [[United States Auto Club|USAC]]-sanctioning, one under [[Champ car|CART]]), the [[1978 Formula One season|1978]] [[List of Formula One World D

...' for his intellectual approach to competition. Skilled at setting up his car for race conditions, Prost would often conserve his brakes and tyres early ...rised the British team by declining their offer of a race drive in a third car at the final race of the [[1979 Formula One season|1979 season]] — reason

[[Image:Car rally.jpg|thumb|right|224px|A [[Subaru Impreza]] [[rally car]] uses 4WD for traction on loose dirt.]] ...icle continuously. AWD can also be thought of as automatic 4WD, having the car engage all four wheels when conditions warrant and disengage without notify

Ferrari first competed in F1 in [[1950]] (the team's first F1 car was the Tipo 125 F1), making it the oldest and most successful team left in ...ormula One season]] brought new rules for 2.5-liter engines; Ferrari's new car, designated the [[Ferrari Tipo 625]], could barely compete against Fangio w

...in older or specialized [[automobile]]s such as those designed for [[stock car racing]]. However, most cars built since the early [[1980s]] use [[computer ...iple to adjust and maintain. This rose to position of domination in the UK car market for that reason. Other, similar designs are used on some European an

...ing testing at Valencia, Super Aguri turned up to test their SA07B interim car for the first time. ===New car launches===

...th the track that--though repaved in June 2006, and incorporating improved safety features--exhibited serious problems with surface deterioration. Hayden wen ...cost. A basic production 125&nbsp;cc bike costs about the same as a small car. These bikes are raced in national championships around the world as well a

...fight at a local warehouse owned by Drax and then again on top of a cable car, after which Dr. Goodhead is captured. ...promptly pointed a gun into his face. It is assumed that she parachuted to safety while Bond and the pilot freefalled and fought over the one remaining parac

...6-02.jpg|thumb|right|230px|[[Fernando Alonso]] driving his [[Renault R26]] car during a testing session held in February 2006 at [[Circuit de Valencia]].] ...proposal for an alternative World Championship. On [[March 27]], the five car manufacturers involved lodged applications for the [[2008 Formula One seaso

Beginning almost an hour after ''Casino Royale'', Bond is then involved in a car chase in [[Siena]], Italy. The official synopsis shows that after his captu ...los Lopez (who was suspended from office five months beforehand) drove his car into the filming location in the village of Baquedano and almost ran over a

...disappointing, the car was unstable on the straight, however Ford sent one car to Germany for Phil Hill and Bruce McLaren to race in the [[1000km Nürburg ...on the market which was able to sustain the torque of the 7.0&nbsp;L, the car featured a new 4 ratio Kar Kraft gearbox. Two Mark IIs were entered by Shel

*[[Honda Safety & Riding Plaza Kyushu]] *[[Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course]], [[Lexington, Ohio|Lexington]], [[Ohio]]

===By car=== Drivers in Austria are also required by law to carry certain safety equipment. This includes a reflective vest, first aid kit and traffic warni