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[[Image:auto_mirage_pick_wick_1974.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''1974 Auto Mirage ''Pick Wick''''']] '''Auto Mirage''' of [[Bologna]], like the ''All Cars'' (Autozodíaco), collaborate

is an Italian racing venue in [[Salò]] on the banks of [[Lake Garda]], These were arranged in three periods.

...ZK60 and MA-14 (Russian variation of ZK60). Cast magnesium disks are used in motocycle wheels. * [[Auto racing]]

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

...ame, weighing in at 85 kg and exceeding the speed of 85 km/h. FIAMC closed in 1953.

...[[September 21]], [[1953]]) is a [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[automobile racing|auto racing]] driver, twice winner of the [[Indianapolis 500|Indy 500]]. ...]]. Success continued to elude him until he moved to the [[United States]] in [[1984]], where he immediately won the Super Vee championship.

...i after the conquest of the World Championship in the 125 class at Mondial in 1949''']] ...buting on [[June 4]], [[1950]]. He scored no championship points, and came in seventh place.

...1947. In 1947 they presented a three-wheeled [[automobile]] at the ''Milan Auto Show'' under the designation ''Atomo''. The drive was a 246 cc 2-cylinder [

...in 1960 the automotive catalog with all technical data. The small factory in Turin with the car was equipped with a single-car with 11bhp, the later Bug

...ocated in [[Milano]], produced a Moped with a 175 cc engine fitted with an auto [[transmission]]. They produced motor bikes with 98 cc and 123-cc ''Train'' ...developed accelerator device. The production of motorcycles ended probably in 1926.

...l'') based in [[Pesaro]], was an [[Italian]] [[motorcycle]] brand, created in 1950 when [[Giovanni Benelli]] had disagreements with his brothers and star ...cc which were mostly scooters. In 1954 the company was renamed [[Motobi]]. In 1957, after the death of Giovanni the lead taken by his sons Marco and Luig

...[[Maserati]] (1953-1957), until the company dropped factory works racing. In 1958 he started his own company, known as '''Tec-Mec''' (''Studio Tecnica M ...the tipo F/415 [[Formula One]] car, mostly based on the [[Maserati 250F]], in which Colotti had been deeply involved.

...dustria Motori Vassena'') was an [[Italian]] motorcycle manufacturer based in [[Lecco]] and founded by [[Pietro Vassena]]. ...e developed engines for [[Rumi]] and in 1953 a prototype of a [[Carniti]] "auto motor scooter".

...l Midget Nationals]] held in early January at the [[Expo Square Pavilion]] in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]]. ...n the first half of the twentieth century include [[Angell Park Speedway]] in [[Sun Prairie, Wisconsin|Sun Prairie, Wisconsin]] (near [[Madison, Wisconsi

...n was completed and a sample vehicle displayed at the [[Geneva Auto Show]] in 1996. At the time of showing, it was believed that the car was ready for pr ...e owned the only prototype until 2000, when it was auctioned at the Geneva Auto Show and was sold to a private car collector.[http://www.lambocars.com/rel/

...his sport belong to a team that is sponsored by large corporations. Unlike auto racing races, however, air racing races usually draw smaller crowds. Air ra |[[image:red.bull.air.race.arp.750pix.jpg|thumb|right|250px| '''Air racing''' in England: the Red Bull Air Race heat held at Kemble airfield, Gloucestershir

...a 6 [[cylinder]], 2 stroke [[engine]] with 996 cc was finished and mounted in a [[Simca 1000]]; it had been extensively tested. With a triple Solex [[car

...of [[Chrysler]]'s chief designers. Introduced at the [[1987]] [[Frankfurt Auto Show]], it was a fully functional, four-door, four-seat sport [[sedan]]. ...r went beyond the clay model stage, but when Chrysler acquired Lamborghini in 1987, the design was resurrected and with some fairly minor tweaks, turned

...iola, born in Germany to a hotelier family, was a champion racer in Europe in the [[Grand Prix motor racing]] era. ...ons, Caracciola began racing as an employee for [[Mercedes-Benz]] in 1922. In 1926, he entered the first-ever German Grand Prix at the [[AVUS]] track nea

...ustria]]n and [[Germany|German]] cities, in the spring of 1900 he ended up in [[Paris, France]] where he found work at the new [[Renault|Renault Automobi ...zaro]] and [[Louis Chevrolet]] driving for [[Fiat]], Ferenc Szisz finished in fifth place behind the winner, fellow Frenchman [[Victor Hémery]] driving

...dified vehicles (including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and buggies) compete in races through [[off-road]] environments. ...was the National Off-Road Racing Association (NORRA). The body was formed in 1967 by Ed Pearlman. The first event was a race across the [[Mexico|Mexican

[[Image:2005 Ford GT.jpg|thumb|350px|A [[halo vehicle]], produced in order to promote sales of an entire [[marque]]]] A '''halo vehicle''' (or '''halo model''') in [[automobile]] [[marketing]] is a car designed and marketed to showcase the

...ube frame]] chassis, the aerodynamics for six passengers, a steering wheel in the middle of the vehicle and a plexiglass roof that could be electrically

...tes|American]] [[automobiles]] from the [[1930s]] and [[1940s]] once raced in the [[NASCAR]] modified division. The rule book committee for Legend car ra ...other. All cars utilize the same parts, engine, tires. The only variable (in theory) is the body style.

...significant influence on [[techno music|techno]] and [[electronic music]] in general. Particularly well known are [[Donna Summer]]'s [[disco]] hits prod ...e Chase," the theme from the film ''[[Midnight Express]]''. Both were hits in the [[United Kingdom|UK]]. The full movie score for the film "Midnight Exp

...automotive industry with 25,000 employees and a turnover of 4 billion euro in 2005. ...pment manufacturer and has always been a synonym of quality and innovation in the automotive world of which it was part of its birth, development and evo

...s. The car has top speed of 174 mph and it accelerates from zero to 60 mph in six seconds. The Nuvola was named after the legendary Italian race driver [ ...urrently on display at the [[Alfa Romeo Museum|Alfa Romeo History Museum]] in [[Arese]], [[Italy]].

...ent that indicates [[turbocharger]] or [[supercharger]] boost [[pressure]] in an [[internal combustion engine]]. ...erformance driving to be aware of when that powerband is being approached, in the same way a driver wants to be aware of engine rpm.

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

'''Lance Reventlow''', born [[February 24]], [[1936]] in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]] – died [[July 24]], [[1972]] near [[Aspen, ...lworth]] department store fortune and was then one of the wealthiest women in the world. The marriage, Barbara Hutton's second of seven, did not last and

...match," "it should be sleek and eye-catching" and its price should be "one in a rarefied atmosphere of its own. but the proper application of the term is ...ry]] also cites the use of the word in an advertisement for an unnamed car in ''[[The Motor (magazine)|The Motor]]'' dated 3 November 1920, "The Supreme

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

A Porsche factory driver who competes in the American Le Mans series with a GT3 Porsche. ...Car legend returns to racing as owner of a Porsche Factory Team contending in the American Le Mans Series GT Championship.

...] now referred to as the Brno Circuit. It was held in the town of [[Brno]] in [[Czechoslovakia]] (now the [[Czech Republic]]). ...jured when [[Hermann Lang]] skidded off the track. The spectators had been in a prohibited area but Lang was sued anyway.

'''Zhuhai International Circuit''' (ZIC) is located at Jin Ding town in [[Zhuhai]] City, [[Guangdong Province]], People's Republic of [[China]]. The motor racing circuit was constructed in 1996 with [[Formula 1]] in mind. The first international race held at the circuit was the BPR Global G

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*[[National Auto Sport Association|NASA]] Championships [[2006]] *[[Championship Auto Racing Teams|CART]] [[1980]], [[1983]]-[[2003]]

...cars: the BAT 5 in [[1953]], the BAT 7 in [[1954]], and finally the BAT 9 in [[1955]]. ...a Romeo 1900]] chassis. Each year between 1953 and 1955 at the [[Turin]] [[Auto show]], Bertone and Alfa Romeo presented a BAT concept, the BAT 5, 7 and 9.

...speed gearbox. The vehicle was produced until the end of the company's run in 1924. ...46, at the end of the war, the 158 starts racing again successfully, until in 1950 it wins the World Formula 1 title. [http://www.alfa.co.nz/History/1940

...p]], which was held annually in 1900-1905, and were definitely established in the [[Interwar period|1920s and 1930s era]] of [[Grand Prix motor racing]], ...Benz and Audi used silver paint when they returned to international racing in the 1990s.

...fortunately, not too long after this, the Rivolta family sold its interest in their company, and the project died without the Varedo ever being introduce ...o was seeking to move into the mid-engined sportscar market that had grown in popularity during the late sixties and was continuing to grow during the se

...:800px-BobbyLabonteCarApril2007.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Bobby Labonte Car in April 2007''']] ...s to control the [[Aircraft attitude|pitch attitude]] of the body. This is in contrast with conventional setups which place the stiffer springs at the fr

...hancements of the 1970s was the widespread adoption of padded dashboards. In the [[1990s]], driver's side [[airbag]]s became mandatory and passenger-sid There are a wide variety of dashboards used in various applications.

...two fuel pumps for this purpose: one low pressure/high volume supply pump in the tank and one high pressure/low volume pump on or near the engine. ...ough (difficult to diagnose) faulty hose connections. A leaking connection in a pressure line will show itself immediately.

|Wheelbase || 2450 mm (96.6 in) |Length || 4500 mm (177 in)

...cle shop, learning the basics of applied mechanics; later, he went to work in a car garage, where developed a strong love for engines and cars. ...help of some wealthy friends, opened his own workshop in Via dei Poggi 12, in Florence: he called it "L’Autogarage Nazionale", and signed a contract of

...d a surface of wood boards. The genre was popular in the [[United States]] in the early [[20th century]]. ...ed by 1915. By 1931 there were 24 operating board tracks, including tracks in [[Beverly Hills, California]], [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], and [[Brookly

...Bertone]] for [[Lamborghini]]. It was first presented in 1974 at the Turin Auto Show. ...wheels, and underwent nearly 40,000 miles of testing before it was placed in the Bertone museum.[http://www.lambocars.com/pro/bravo.htm] It was never pu

...ized for the sake of practicality and cost. Concept cars are often radical in design. Some use non-traditional, exotic, or expensive materials, ranging ...drivetrain and accessories. The state of most concept cars lies somewhere in between and usually does not represent the final product.

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

...ar shows to vintage races to world class sports car racing events. Located in the quiet Northwest corner of [[Connecticut]], it is renowned as the most p ...terations were made to the false grid/pre-grid area to expand the pitlane. In January-February 2006, the track made some safety upgrades that included th

...ith Vittorio Mazzonis in 1937, and a [[Lancia Aprilia]] with P. U. Gobbato in 1938. ...assimino's design; he also co-drove an 815 with owner [[Lotario Rangoni]] in the 1940 [[Mille Miglia]].

...RL]] pit lane for his sometimes choleric temperament. He currently resides in [[St. Petersburg, Florida|St. Petersburg]], [[Florida]]. ...mmates [[Scott Dixon]] and [[Casey Mears]]. After five races he lies third in the series behind [[Helio Castroneves]] and Dixon.

[[Fissore]] [[Fiat]] 600 2+2 Started in 1920 by the four [[Fissore]] brothers (Bernando, Antonio, Costanzo and Giov In the 1930's they began modifying producion cars before the war turned their

...g current]] by an [[alternator]], then [[Rectifiers|rectified]] and stored in a [[battery (electricity)|battery]] for later use. ...ra [[fighter aircraft]]. These allow the aircraft to maintain a safe speed in a steep descent. The [[Saab 17|Saab B 17]] [[dive bomber]] used the deploye

| [[Alfa Romeo in motorsport|Alfa Romeo]] ...y in two of the four championship rounds when [[Antonio Ascari ]] drove it in the [[European Grand Prix]] at [[Spa]] and [[Gastone Brilli-Peri]] won the

...y 17]], [[1929]] - [[November 29]], [[1975]]) was an [[England|English]] [[auto racing|motor racing]] champion. ...mbassy Hill team, including up-and-coming driver [[Tony Brise]], also died in the accident.

|width="40%"|Manufacturer:||[[Fiat]] Auto S.p.A. It is produced in [[Brazil]], [[Turkey]], [[South Africa]] and [[China]].

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

|Length || 3670 mm (144.4 in.) |Width || 1620 mm (63.7 in.)

...illegal, as such driving is prohibited by many traffic regulations. Speeds in an illegal street race can reach easily over 100 miles per hour and due to Most common form of street racing in the US is a [[drag race]] of [[automotive tuning|modified]] stock cars happ

...[[carburetor]]s, currently owned by [[Magneti Marelli]] Powertrain S.p.A., in turn part of the [[Fiat|Fiat Group]]. ''Fabbrica Italiana Carburatori Weber'' in 1923 when [[Edoardo Weber]] (1889–1945) produced carburetors as part of a

...turer that wins four or more of the first seven races, the first race held in 1905. Eventually, the winner was [[Peugeot]] (1925), but the race continue ...quo; [[Bologna]]-[[Castelfranco Emilia]]-Sant'Agata Bolognese-San Giovanni in Persiceto-Bologna. Since 1914 most of the Coppa Florio was co-organized wit

...ton City]] in [[Wellington]], [[New Zealand]]. The race was first proposed in 1984 and first took place a year later with a different layout from that to ...ge:NZL Wellington 1996.png|thumb|200px|Wellington Street Circuit Used Once In 1996 For The Australian V8's.]]The race went through four different types o

...only referred to as the '''FIA''', is a non-profit association established in 1904 to represent the interest of motoring organisations and motor car user ...rde]], [[Paris, France]], it consists of 207 national member organisations in 122 countries worldwide. Its current president is [[Max Mosley]].

...edway, which has 4 riders per race, Grasstrack racing can have many riders in each heat and the circuit is normally longer allowing higher speeds. Grasst ...r racing careers in Grasstrack. Some Speedway riders continue to take part in national Grasstrack meetings when their schedule permits.

...ailways, then ''Isothermos'' bought the rights to [[Ferret]] [[scooters]]. In 1950 they introduced a modified dual-piston engine 123 cc version two-strok 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

...ted in a single Grand Prix. The company was founded by [[Valerio Colotti]] in 1958. ...yd Casner]] of [[Camoradi International]]. The team made its single outing in the [[1959 United States Grand Prix]], but the car, driven by [[Fritz d'Ore

The '''Swiss Grand Prix''' was the premier [[auto race]] of [[Switzerland]]. In its later years it was a [[Formula One]] race. ...[[Bern]]. The Swiss Grand Prix counted toward the [[European Championship (auto racing)|European Championship]] from 1935 to 1939.

...vehicles" (HPV or PPV or [[velomobile]]s) or [[engine|motorized]] vehicles in the form of a [[motorcycle]], [[All terrain vehicle]] (ATV) or [[automobile ...r&ndash;engine, rear&ndash;drive [[Volkswagen Beetle|Volkswagen "Beetle"]] in combination with a motorcycle front end. Other trikes include ATVs that are

...traction on the ground than there is friction between the tire and wheel. In this case the wheel would spin within the tire without being able to turn t ...tandard wheel or may be formed as part of the wheel when the wheel is made in the factory. The outer ring is then bolted onto the inner ring with the be

'''Raymond Sommer''' (August 31, 1906, Mouzon, in the Ardennes ''[[département]]'' of France - September 10, 1950) was a [[G ...n 12 laps in the lead. Sommer traveled to Long Island, New York to compete in the 1936 [[Vanderbilt Cup]] where he finished 4th to the winner, [[Tazio Nu

...rand Prix''' was a [[auto racing|motor race]] held at [[Syracuse Circuit]] in [[Sicily]], [[Italy]]. For most of its existence, it formed part of the [[F *Results in ''Dark Gray'' denote [[Formula 2]] events.

'''Circuito da Boavista''' was a [[Formula One]] street course in [[Porto|Oporto]] (Porto), [[Portugal]] used twice for the [[Portuguese Gran ...all neighborhoods back to the start-finish line. First a grand prix event in [[1958]], the course of Boavista took drivers at amazing speeds across tram

...e style with its high curved flanks made it, to some, the best looking car in its class. For any, this is the car with the 'hidden' rear door handles whi ...developed front-wheel drive car (the station wagon offered all-wheel drive in left-hand drive markets) with a double wishbone front suspension and an all

...n aerobatics pilot Peter Besenyei at speed in his Extra 300 at an air race in England]] ...ion]] of [[speed]]. The competitors in a race try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of [[time]]. Typically this involves [[traversing]] som

|width="40%"|Manufacturer:||[[Fiat|Fiat Auto S.p.A]]. ...t Automobiles]]' "world car" project, [[Fiat Palio|Palio]]. It is produced in [[Brazil]] and exported from Betim, [[Minas Gerais]] to the [[European Unio

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

...is a former racing driver from [[USA|the United States]]. He participated in 15 [[Formula One]] grands prix, all during [[1983]], debuting on [[March 13 ...second time to go on for the win. Danny would set the pace at Indy again in 1988, leading 91 of the first 101 laps, until he drifted out and hard into

...7 resulted in an invitation to compete in the 1908 [[American Grand Prix]] in [[Savannah, Georgia]] where he finished third. He returned to the United s ...rned him the position of 'works' Fiat driver alongside [[Vincenzo Lancia]] in 1905.

...prototype '''3500GT''', revealed at the [[Salon International de l'Auto]] in [[Geneva]], March 1957. *Front disc brakes and limited slip differential became optional in 1959,

...the rest of the front suspension. When its bearings were replaced starting in the 1950s by ball joints, more complicated suspension designs became availa ...ving like a pin, the part was not necessarily still called a king pin; but in newer designs, the term may be used not for an actual pin but the [[Axis of

...ta "Pinin" Farina]] (Following the company, his surname became Pininfarina in 1961, as a result of combining his nickname and surname). ...r 3,000 people in subsidiary company offices throughout Europe, as well as in Morocco and China.

...sed with great designers. It is, after all, men who make the machines, and in the first half of the twentieth century, Italy produced a number of enginee ...e head with valve angle of 90 degrees. The war halted its development, but in 1922 Merosi again produced a DOHC engine, a six cylinder, but it was to pro

...the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|FIA]] and used to compete in the outright class of the [[World Rally Championship]] (WRC). ...A]], manufacturers are no longer required to build "Homologation Specials" in order to meet approval. The base model need not have the characteristics of

|Wheelbase || 2200 mm (86.6 in) |Front Track || 1300 mm (51.2 in)

...engine. The car debuted at the 1968 [[Salon International de l'Auto|Geneva Auto Show]]. ...-marker lights (instead of teardrops on the original), and a fixed section in the door windows. Various other changes included larger brake discs, revis

...Italy 1910.jpg|thumb|250px|Map of automobile industry in [[Turin]], Italy in the 1910s.]] ...mployer in the country, with a labour force of over 196,000 (2004) working in the industry.

Mario Boano left [[Ghia]] in 1953 and in the following year founded his own company together with his son, Gianpaolo ...Boano was refounded as [[Carrozzeria]] [[Ellena]] by [[Ezio Ellena]] (son-in-law of Boano) and Pollo and continued to make [[Ferrari]]'s, [[Fiat]]'s (in

.... In most applications a pressure differential helps to seal the valve and in some applications also open it. Poppet valves are used in many industrial process from controlling the flow of rocket fuel to control

...ce]], [[France]]. It is a subsidiary of [[Volkswagen AG]] and was founded in [[1998]] as a successor to the legendary [[Bugatti]] company. ...[[Lamborghini]] (for VW's [[Audi]] division), the [[Rolls-Royce]] factory in [[Crewe]], [[England]], and the [[Bentley]] marque.

...He won the very first race he entered and before long decided to compete in the sidecar class. At age twenty-two, he won the German sidecar mountain ra ...the Mellaha Lake course in [[Libya]] which was then the fastest racetrack in the world. Lang dominated the event, winning it for three straight years. T

...r to the [[Lamborghini 350GT|350GT]]. First presented at the 1966 [[Geneva Auto Show]]. ...hout the car. The larger body shape enabled the +2 seating to be installed in the rear, where the 350GT only had room for luggage or +1 seating. The body

...el motorsport in its own right, autocrossing is a great way to get started in road racing. ...nizations such as the [[Sports Car Club of America]] (SCCA) and [[National Auto Sport Association]] (NASA) sponsor autocross events throughout the United S

...el motorsport in its own right, autocrossing is a great way to get started in road racing. ...nizations such as the [[Sports Car Club of America]] (SCCA) and [[National Auto Sport Association]] (NASA) sponsor autocross events throughout the United S

[[Image:BELLASI race car.jpg|thumb|right|200px|'''Bellasi race car in action''' [http://historiasyhazanias.blogspot.com/ <small>Source</small>]]] ...from [[Italy]] that raced under [[Swiss]] nationality. They participated in 6 grands prix during the early 1970s, entering a total of 6 cars.

| Wheelbase || {{convert|2990|mm|in|1|abbr||on}} | Length || {{convert|4907|mm|in|1|abbr||on}}

...sh while [[Hermann Lang]] driving a [[Mercedes-Benz W154]] was the winner. In this race [[Eugenio Siena]] driving a 312 was killed after hitting a wall. In the 1938 [[Mille Miglia]], [[Clemente Biondetti]] and Carlo Pintacuda took

...dible "e" -- "PORSH-uh", not "PORSH". The german name "Porsche" originates in Czech "Boreš" [boresh]. ...gymnasium) in Liberec. He got a recommendation for a job at [[Bela Egger]] in [[Vienna]] at the age of 18. After work, he sneaked into university classes

...Scuderia were used for circuit racing and not rallying, and they took part in national as well as international racing. When big sponsorship entered the ...international rallies to promote the brand and it has become quite famous in the oldtimer world.

...rder-bottom:1px solid #999;" |[[Image:Mount Panorama street racing circuit in Australia.png|250px|Map of the track]] ! colspan=2 |'''Mount Panorama street racing circuit in Australia'''

...windshield and headlights from [[Ferrari 250 LM]], Jaguar differential, an in house build the frame with small tubes of molybdenum steel, designed and im ...tuned from 197 hp to 230 hp. The 2.6 Liter V8 engine came back and placed in the 268a; it was very powerful.

..., two-door, two-seat [[24 Hours of Le Mans|Le Mans]]-style [[sports car]], in the spirit of the [[Maserati 350S|350]] and [[Maserati 450S|450S]], that wa ...sion was stopped at a late stage. Today some racing cars hold a road title in Europe, after minor modifications to allow road compatibility.

...a clothing manufacturing headquartered in [[Carinaro]] outside [[Naples]] in the [[Province of Caserta|Province of Caserta (CE)]], [[Italy]]. It is curr ...began life as an engineering and [[automobile manufacturer]] in [[Turin]] in 1910 when the 45 year old [[Venice|Venetian]] Antonio 'Papa' Chiribiri foun

...re|OBE]]''' (born [[September 17]], [[1929]] in [[London]]) is a British [[auto racing]] driver. ...win the Formula One Drivers' World Championship. He came second four times in a row from [[1955]] to [[1958]].

...ance, [[Car handling|handling]], reliability, etc.). Adjustments can occur in [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspensions]], [[brake]]s, [[Transmission (mechanics ...ceptions to some of these. Generally changes should be made one at a time, in small steps.

...d on the [[Lamborghini 350GTV]], a prototype showcased at the 1963 [[Turin Auto Show]]. The success of the 350GT ensured the company's survival, and establ ...a very capable power plant that could reach well into triple-digit speeds in top form. The manufacture of the bodies was entrusted to [[Carrozzeria Tour

|width="40%"|Manufacturer:||[[Fiat]] Auto S.p.A. ...ced in [[Poland]]), [[China]] and [[Vietnam]] and also built under licence in [[Nampo]], [[North Korea]], as the [[Pyonghwa]] Hwiparam.

...[[Fiat]]. It is the replacement for the [[Fiat Siena|Siena]] and has been in production since 2002. ...only sold with one engine. In Romania, Fiat decided that the best strategy in order to compete with the local low-cost model, the [[Dacia Logan]], is to

...ipped with a 569 cc four-cylinder, side valve, water-cooled engine mounted in front of the front axle, and so was a full-scale car rather than a [[cyclec In 1955 the mid-size rear wheel drive [[Fiat 600]] was launched by Fiat and th

...by [[Lamborghini]] and designed by [[Luc Donckerwolke]]. It was introduced in [[2002]] as the successor to the [[Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo]]. The [[car b An open-top version called the '''Murciélago roadster''' was introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The roadster features similar performance to

| '''[[Connaught]]-[[Alta auto racing team|Alta]]''' | [[Connaught]]-[[Alta auto racing team|Alta]]

...sion|manual]]<br>6 speed&nbsp;'F1'&nbsp;[[semi-automatic transmission|semi-auto]] |Wheelbase || 2451 mm (96.5 in)

...P Corsa had 73 bhp and top speed 137 kmh (85 mph), it won its own category in Parma-Berceto race. In 1914 Marco Ricotti from [[Carrozzeria Castagna]] designed A.L.F.A. 40/60 HP

The '''Fiat 520''' is a name of two different Fiat produced car in 1920s. ...claimed 90 bhp. For several years in the early 1920s it was the only car in the world offered with a V12 engine.

|width="40%"|Manufacturer:||[[Fiat]] Auto S.p.A. ...station wagon version and the [[Fiat Strada|Strada PickUp]] are also sold in [[Europe]] with the names '''[[Fiat Palio Weekend]]''' and '''Strada Malibu

[[Image:FM-Auto-Logo-lg.jpg|center|90px]] ...ralli]] (but everyone calls him Mario), decides to open up a small company in his homeland, the beautiful [[Tuscany]].

...vent took place in 1965 before the race switched to [[Formula Two]] rules. In 1985, Formula Two was replaced by [[Formula 3000]] and the Mediterranean Gr | [[March Engineering|March]]-[[BMW in motorsport|BMW]]

...cage.jpg|thumb|right|270px|The Maserati Birdcage 75th at the [[2006]] [[LA Auto Show]].]] ...ama]] at [[Pininfarina]]. It was first introduced at the [[2005]] [[Geneva Auto Show]]. It was named to honor the classic [[Maserati Birdcage]]s of the 196

...eden]] - [[September 11]], [[1978]], [[Monza]], [[Italy]]) was a Swedish [[auto racing|racing driver]]. ...eden. He developed his driving style at a young age, when he was competing in [[karting]], and carried this style forward into [[Formula 1]].

...d and built by [[Lamborghini]]. It was first revealed at the 1981 [[Geneva Auto Show]] with the new [[Lamborghini Jalpa|Jalpa]]. ...at again lead to failure of the design. It was the placement of the engine in the rear, which gave unfavorable handling characteristics when accelerating

...cycle racing|motorcycle]] and [[Kart racing|kart]] racing facility located in [[Tooele, Utah]]. ...er, [[Road America]]. The Outer course is one of the fastest road courses in North America, with AMA Superbikes posting average speeds over {{convert|10

...ian Arsenal|Arsenal of Venice]]. The paperwork for that order still exists in the company's archives. ...de Herstal]]; as a result of this partnership, Beretta makes under license in Italy the [[Minimi]] squad automatic weapon for Italian Armed Forces issue.

...closely related to road cars, draws massive spectator interest, especially in [[Europe]], [[Asia]] and [[Oceania]]. ...This has produced unprecedented levels of visibility in recent years, but in many ways removed the motorsport from its “grassroots” past. For better

| Manufacturer || [[Fiat|Fiat Auto]] | Wheelbase || 2540&nbsp;mm (100&nbsp;in.)

|Manufacturer || [[Fiat|Fiat Auto]] ...1200]]. The 1300 and 1500 were essentially nearly identical, but differed in [[engine displacement]], as indicated by model names. They were available a

...ne of the few men to compete at the Grand Prix level on motorcycles and in auto racing. ...ted at [[Pangbourne College]], but left early and worked for a short time in the family business before his father sent him to work at Triumph motorcycl

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...l in turns, independent of its [[Hooke's law#Spring equation|spring rate]] in the vertical direction. In a turn, the [[sprung mass]] of the vehicle's body rotates around its roll a

...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

...ture the Vespa today, although the Vespa was a much more prevalent vehicle in the 1950s and 1960s when it became the adopted vehicle of choice for the UK ...environmental restrictions compelled Piaggio to pull out of the US market in 1985. Vespas would have completely disappeared from the American scene if i

...cars seat belts also prevent rear-seat passengers from crashing into those in the front seats. ...ently in older cars, now uncommon except in some rear middle seats. (also in passenger aircraft).

...European cars, such as the [[Austin Seven]], would also start to catch on in [[Japan]] during the same time period, leading to the start of their own au ...I]], but after the war, [[Volkswagen]] would be founded to produce the car in the new democratic West Germany, where it would be a success.

...iguez]] in [[Mexico City]]. It first appeared as a non-championship event in 1962 before being held as a championship event from 1963-1970 and 1986-1992 ...Cancún]]. In 2005, the governor of the Quintana Roo state (where Cancun is in) boldly stated Mexico would have a Grand Prix on the calendar for F1 2006.

A '''blowoff valve''' is a pressure release system present in [[turbocharge]]d engines, its purpose is to prevent [[compressor surge]] an ...or relief valve''' is a vacuum-actuated valve designed to release pressure in the intake system of a turbocharged or centrifugally supercharged car when

'''Auto racing''' (also known as '''automobile racing''', '''autosport''' or '''mot ...he construction of the first successful [[gasoline|petrol]]-fuelled autos. In [[1894]], the first contest was organized by Paris magazine [[Le Petit Jour

...might also be stationed at strategically chosen positions along the course in order to communicate to drivers who cannot see the flagstand. This is espe == Flags in auto racing ==

...meo]]'s factory racing team. Throughout the years, Alfa Corse has competed in various forms of motorsport, from [[Grand Prix motor racing]] to [[touring ...ack from [[Scuderia Ferrari]] to "[[Il Portello]]". Enzo Ferrari was still in charge of department.

'''Ruote Borrani S.p.A.''' (established 1922 in [[Milano]]) is an [[Italian]] manufacturer of [[wheel]]s, famous for supply ...erbo]] in [[Pescara]] (1924). Leadership transferred to [[Cesare Borrani]] in 1937.

...nale]] assembly was carried out by the company ''Carrozzeria [[Vignale]]'' in Turin, Italy. ...the standard Triumph - ''"Italian bodywork at its best, British tradition in sports car engineering at its finest.”''

|Wheelbase || 2770 mm (109.1 in) |Length || 4851 mm (191 in)

The '''Fiat 60 HP''' was introduced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat in 1904 to meet the demand of very rich export markets, including USA. The ca [[Category:Veteran auto stubs]]

'''Auto racing''' (also known as '''automobile racing''', '''autosport''' or '''mot ...he construction of the first successful [[gasoline|petrol]]-fuelled autos. In [[1894]], the first contest was organized by Paris magazine [[Le Petit Jour

...8]] in [[Scarborough, Ontario]], [[Canada]]) is a professional driver in [[auto racing]]. His nickname is "NutSack" because as he said on the Mitch Melnick [[Image:PTracyLaguna1993.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Tracy at Laguna Seca in 1993''']]

...ebodied [[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|400GT] ...y [[Marcello Gandini]] of [[Bertone]]. The name "Espada" means "[[sword]]" in [[Spanish language|Spanish]], referring to the sword that [[Torero|bullfigh

...closely related to road cars, draws massive spectator interest, especially in [[Europe]], [[Asia]] and [[Oceania]]. ...This has produced unprecedented levels of visibility in recent years, but in many ways removed the motorsport from its “grassroots” past. For better

...[[berlinetta]], first shown at the 1947 [[Salon International de l'Auto]] in [[Geneva]] (59 made) and the [[convertible|spider]] shown at the 1948 [[Sal A 2-litre [[straight-six]] (120&nbsp;bhp) was used in the '''A6 GCS''' two-seater racing car, «G» denoting ''Ghisa'', cast iron

...0''' was a small [[rear engine|rear-engined]] [[rear wheel drive]] [[car]] in the tradition of the [[Renault Dauphine]] and was produced between [[1964]] ...possessed a certain charm with its large rolling eyes and its short tail, in which the engine sat.

...It made an appearance at the [[Vignale]] stand at the [[Salon di Torino]] in 1965 and was so well received that Maserati immediately made plans to put a ...the car managed to turn out a top speed between 240-250 kph (150-156 mph). In 1969, however, contrary to Maserati tradition, the Mexico was also made ava

...[[sports car]] and [[auto racing]] [[automobile|car]] made by [[Ferrari]] in the early [[1960s]]. It is widely considered to be the quintessential Ferra ...umerical part of its name denotes the [[engine displacement|displacement]] in cubic [[centimetre]]s of each cylinder of the [[internal combustion engine|

...a classical design that established a solid foothold for the fabled marque in America. ...acturers during his working life and in his spare time enjoyed making toys in his basement workshop. Mike fondly remembers his grandparent's set of dinin

...vision Severstal-Auto in 2001, and the company changed its name to Sollers in 2008. ...ase, S and SX. Car was manufactured in new [[Sevel Sud|Sevel Sud factory]] in [[Val di Sangro]], Italy. Other almost identical cars were: [[Alfa Romeo AR

|Wheelbase || 2500 mm (98.4 in) |Length || 4115 mm (163.9 in)

...the replacement for the [[Fiat 850]]. Production of the 127 in Italy ended in 1983 following the introduction of its replacement, the [[Fiat Uno]]. ...the Year]] award in 1972, and quickly became one of the best-selling cars in [[Europe]] for several years.

...information). Number without parentheses are Championship points; numbers in parentheses are total points scored. ...ing for Maserati but for the 1933 season he was signed by the [[Alfa Romeo in motorsport|Alfa Romeo]] team of [[Scuderia Ferrari]]. Driving an Alfa Rome

...order-bottom:1px solid #999;" |[[Image:Fiat_500.jpg|280px|A white Fiat 500 in Pisa, Italy]] ...igh levels of congestion in Italian cities. Measuring only 2.97 m (9 ft 9 in) long, and originally powered by a tiny 479 cc two-cylinder, aircooled engi

Nardi Danese (1947) following a one off race car built in 1932 (capable of 180km/h with a 65bhp JAP 998cc two-cylinder air-cooled vee ...rdi-Danese production alternated between these [[Alfa Romeo]] powered cars in this "Marco" style, along with two additional Alfa Romeo powered coupe and

...ulsion was by a 2L {{Auto bhp|175|0}} in-line six engine, actually a split-in-half version of [[Lamborghini]]'s 4L V12, mated to a five speed transmissio ...orange (color)|orange]] livery, although the original show car was painted in silver. This car was driven only once by Princess Grace and her husband as

...s each year that are run on road courses. It is also host to several other auto races and [[motorcycle]] races such as the [[American Federation of Motorcy With the closure of [[Riverside International Raceway]] in [[Riverside, California|Riverside]], [[California]] after the 1988 season,

...[[convertible]] made by [[Fiat]], introduced at the November 1966 [[Turin Auto Show]], and manufactured until 1985. Most of the cars were exported to the ...m along with a shorter wheelbase. Fiat designed and manufactured the Coupé in-house while the Spider's [[monocoque]] was designed and produced by Italia

...unted to the [[crankshaft]] such that opposing pistons move back and forth in opposite directions at the same time, somewhat like a [[boxing]] competitor The configuration results in inherently good balance of the reciprocating parts, a low center of gravity

...r use as an emergency brake, for assistance in starting on steep inclines (in [[manual transmission]] cars), or for initiating [[handbrake turn]]s, as th ...ed, however, that increasing vehicle moving resistance may increase damage in the event of a crash - less momentum can be gained through the car rolling

The code has grown in complexity over the years as is evident from the mix of metric and imperial * The width of the tire - in millimeters, from sidewall edge to sidewall edge.

...0; background:#808080; color:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #999;" |[[Image:Auto Club Speedway (formerly California Speedway) - Speedway.png|290px]] ! colspan=2 |'''Auto Club Speedway of Southern California'''

'''Piaggio''' is a company based in [[Italy]] that produces cars, motorcycles, scooters and aeroplanes. Founded by Rinaldo Piaggio in [[1884]], Piaggio initially produced locomotives and railway carriages. Dur

...s an [[Italian]] [[automobile]] manufacturer, founded by [[Frank Reisner]] in 1959, ([[Torino]]). Larger american [[V8]] engines were used in the &laquo;Apollo GT&raquo;, of which 101 cars were made for ''Internationa

...t low-key opposition but achieved little thereafter. At the [[Italian GP]] in September OSCA entered two works cars for Franco Rol but the car was a long ...success in 1960 with victory in the Italian [[Formula Junior]] series but in 1962 the aging [[Maserati]] brothers sold the company the [[MV Agusta]] mot

...ass]] and, to a lesser extent, in the [[BMW 7 Series|7 Series]] by [[BMW]] in 1995. It came to prominence immediately, when the original [[Mercedes-Benz ESC compares the driver's intended direction in [[steering]] and braking inputs, to the vehicle's response, via lateral [[a

...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 ...made them very expensive which forced that branch of the factory to close in 1952.

...Milan]], [[Italy]], manufactured, or at least tried to produce a small car in series tandem-cylinder two-stroke, called [[Volpe]]. ...filled and sealed with transverse reinforcements, the dvidida Structure is in three parts, the previous accommodation of the [[battery]] and a small trun

...eel racers]] in the Northeast and West and [[Stock car racing|stock cars]] in the South. The open wheel racers were built for racing, and the stock cars ...out the nation: some estimates range as high as 1500. The sport is popular in Australia and Canada also. Many of the cars may also race on [[Short track

...sold in the [[1970s]]. A low-power version, the '''Scorpion''', was sold in the United States at the same time. [[Spyder|Spider]] versions of the Mont ...type [[Abarth 030]], the car was known as the X1/8 (later the X1/20) while in development, and was intended to be a Fiat-branded 'big brother' to the [[F

...yka Samochodów Małolitrażowych|FSM]] (Polski Fiat 126p, 1973-1992)<br>Fiat Auto Poland (1992-2000) | Length || 3054 mm (120.2 in.)

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|Wheelbase || 2300&nbsp;mm (90.5&nbsp;in) |Length || 3546&nbsp;mm (139.7&nbsp;in)

|Length:||4512&nbsp;mm (177.6&nbsp;in) |Width:||1923&nbsp;mm (75.7&nbsp;in)

...on || 6-speed manual<br>6-speed 'F1A' [[Semi-automatic transmission|semi-auto]] |Length || 4902&nbsp;mm (193.0&nbsp;in)

|Wheelbase || 2950mm / 115 in |Length || 4790mm / 186.8 in

...p''' or '''CanAm''', was an [[Sports Car Club of America|SCCA]]/[[Canadian Auto Sport Clubs|CASC]] [[sports car racing]] series from [[1966]] to [[1974]]. ..., [[turbocharging]] and chassis [[downforce]] which resulted by its end it in truly outrageous cars with well over 1000 [[horsepower]] (750 kW), wings, a

...a]] ([[SeverstalAvto]])<br> [[Ho Chi Minh City]], [[Vietnam]]<br>([[Mekong Auto]]) ...In [[Singapore]], a 1.4-litre LAV variant is marketed as the Fiat Panorama in 5 and 7-seater versions.

...er would actually be 100, each Reventón is clearly stamped with its number in the sequence of 20 between the drivers and passengers seats. ...hp. According to the official release, the Reventón accelerates to 100km/h in the same time as the [[Lamborghini Murciélago#LP640|Murciélago LP640]] (3

...r-1986.jpg|thumb|270px|Juan Manuel Fangio driving a [[Mercedes-Benz W196]] in the 1986 Oldtimer Grand Prix at the [[Nürburgring]]]] ...utbreak of [[World War II]] halted his rise, and he could not begin racing in [[Europe]] until 1947.

...he years was held to a variety of vehicle class regulations and durations. In F1 1957 the Pescara Grand Prix formed a round of the [[Formula One]] World ...sea. The pit and paddock complex was located at the end of this straight. In an effort to slow competitor speeds past these pits the Pescara circuit bec

...- only the third engine designed by the firm. 3,000 Gallardos were built in just two years, making it the company's most-produced model to date. The s ...a much more practical car to drive. It is also much more practical to use in bad weather than many other supercars, thanks to rear-biased [[all-wheel dr

This is a list of [[auto racing]] tracks sorted by country. *[[Auto Polis International Racing Course|Autopolis]] - [[Kamitsue, Oita|Kamitsue]]

...00 spectators. It operated as a dirt track until 1953. The track was paved in 1954. ...Series]]), and the [[Indy Racing League]]. There have also been many races in regional series such as [[ARTGO]].

...nd tilted 15 ° along the longitudinal axis. The box steering could well be in a perfect position to avoid bump and roll steer. ...ge: Texas, _race_f._junior.jpg|250px|thumb|A Bandini driving a recent race in the speedway Texan]]

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...ork is styled by the automotive stylist Thomas Tjaarda and is manufactured in Cherasco, Italy by Laforza International, srl. ...and modified cross members, (transmission) and other details to use the {{auto CID|302|1}} [[Ford Windsor engine|Ford V8]] (more commonly known as the 5.0

...oday feature [[transverse engine|transverse]] engine mounting, though many in prior decades were positioned [[longitudinal engine|longitudinal]]ly instea ...in Europe, and the contemporary [[Cord 810|810]] from [[Cord Automobile]] in the United States.

'''Carrozzeria Touring''' (established [[March 25]], [[1926]] in [[Milan]], discontinued 1966) was an Italian [[automobile]] [[coachbuilder] ...onio Ascari]], and was located in a suburb immediately north of [[Milan]] (in via Ludovico de Breme 65) only a short distance from Alfa Romeo, Italian Ci

In 1972 Geneva the Lancia HF coupe was introduced, featuring Bosch-D-Jetronic [[Category:Vehicles introduced in 1970]]

...produced in fairly high numbers for Ferrari, with more than 6,800 produced in its 12-year run, and is today one of the most affordable Ferrari models. ...ounted [[transverse engine|transverse]]ly. The engine was originally used in the [[1974]] [[Ferrari GT4|''Dino'' 308 GT4]]. The chassis was also based

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...He was the 1932 [[European Championship (auto racing)|European Champion]] in [[Grand Prix motor racing]]. Dr [[Ferdinand Porsche]] called Nuvolari "''Th ...factory team, [[Alfa Corse]]. In 1932 he took two wins and a second place in the three European Championship Grands Prix, winning him the title. He won

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...allying|rally]] car during the 1970s and early 1980s. It started a new era in rallying as it was the first car designed from scratch for this kind of com ...cept car called '''Stratos Zero''' first shown at the [[Turin Motor Show]] in 1970. The body was wedge-shaped, and unusually short and wide, providing ma

...it was [[1971]] before a Ferrari V12 was placed behind a road-going driver in the [[Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer|365 GT4 BB]]. ...50#250 Testa Rossa|250 Testa Rossa]] [[V12]] engine. The car was produced in [[1963]] and won the [[12 Hours of Sebring]], [[24 Hours of Le Mans]], and

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...at sports cars with little room for spare tires and jacks. They have grown in popularity for other vehicles, such as high-end luxury cars, because of the ...irreparably damaged in the process. In addition, if the tire is punctured in the sidewall or at the edge of the tread, repair may be impossible or unsaf

...4-door [[fastback]] (called '''Berlina''') and 2-door [[coupé]] (presented in 1977), both designed by [[Pininfarina]]. There were only 15,272 berlinas an ...tradition was revived with the presentation of the [[FWD]] [[Lancia Beta]] in 1971, the first Lancia to be developed under Fiat supervision. The Gamma ca

...'''1947-present:''' Gran Premio di Roma)'' was an [[automobile race]] held in [[Rome]], [[Italy]] from 1925 until 1991. ...rand Prix was run to [[Formula One]] rules, but neither event was included in the World Championship.

...a [[sedan]], [[station wagon]] or [[coupé]]. The Kappa was only available in [[left-hand drive]], as Lancia pulled out of [[right-hand drive]] markets a ...'Trikappa'''), but these are far less known nowadays than the 1990s Kappa. In writing, Lancia often referred to the Kappa simply as the '''k''' (lower ca

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...[1966]] and [[1973]]. A [[mid-engine]]d layout had been used successfully in competition, including by the [[Ford GT40]] and [[Ferrari 250 LM]] at [[24 ...ds on both the front and rear of the car. There was a small trunk located in the very rear of the tail behind the engine.

[[Motorcycles]] vary greatly in design for each discipline. Broadly speaking, motorcycle sport can be divid ...n addition to "regular" motorcycles, [[top fuel]] motorcycles also compete in this category.

...was established in 1999 to organize endurance [[road racing]] competitions in [[North America]]. [[Image:GrandAm_LagunaSeca.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Racing action in the 2005 Grand-Am Road & Track 250 at Laguna Seca]]

...''' is generally acknowledged to be one of the most dramatic [[auto racing|auto races]] of all time. [[Mike Hailwood]], on the mighty but evil handling, fo ...ders appeared to be in a dead heat. The closest of finishes appeared to be in the cards.

...ensuing [[World War II|war]] meant the end of [[Grand Prix motor racing]] in the country for fifty years. ...ar [[Budapest]], the race has been a mainstay of the racing calendar. Run in the heat of a central European summer, it also holds the distinction of bei

...]] [[V8]]-powered 2-seat [[sports car]], replacing the [[Ferrari 328|328]] in 1989. ...of the quad-cam, 4-valve per cylinder V8 engine which was originally found in the 288 GTO supercar. The engine produces 300&nbsp;hp (224&nbsp;kW) and sit

...e]], [[Scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]] or [[moped]] is [[modding|modified]] in order to improve its '''performance, handling and presentation''' and impro Car tuning is related to [[auto racing]], although most performance cars never compete. Rather they are bui

...was 2,604,000. During 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, the car became very popular in countries such as [[Spain]] (as [[Seat 600]]), where it became the [[cultur ...{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

The '''Lamborghini Diablo''' ("devil" in [[Spanish (language)|Spanish]]) was a [[sports car]] built by [[Lamborghini ...over 4 seconds, with a top speed of 202 miles per hour (325 [[km/h]]). As in the Countach, the Diablo was rear wheel drive and the engine was mid-mounte

...sport usually presented at [[county fair]]s and festivals. They originated in North America and quickly spread to other western nations. ...r several derbies. [[Image:demo72.JPG|left|thumb|250px|A demolition derby in the early 1970's.]]

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|Successor:||Still in production ...]] and [[Volkswagen Polo]] also helped the Punto become an instant success in the European marketplace.

...d [[CanAm]] series. A small number of road going cars were derived from it in 1967, called [[Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale]]. ...Romeo started development of Tipo 33 in early 1960s, first car being built in 1965. First version was sent to 1963 established

...Wisconsin]]. It has hosted races since the 1950s and currently hosts races in the [[Sports Car Club of America|SCCA]] [[Speed World Challenge Series]], [ ...lex hosts two series of karting events. It hosts weekly events on Tuesdays in the summer. It also hosts approximately six Saturday events during the summ

..., [[Milan]], [[Italy]], with an Italio-Swiss ownership. They participated in 46 grands prix, entering a total of 76 cars. [[Image:EuroBrunfcar.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Oscar Larrauri in the EuroBrun in 1988]]

...ransmission|manual]]<br>''[[Saxomat]]'' [[Semi-automatic transmission|semi-auto]] ...e demise of this model in 1970 left a void only filled by [[Lancia Gamma]] in 1976.

|Foundation || [[1959]] in [[Modena]] ...Argentinian]]-born [[Alejandro de Tomaso]] (1928&ndash;2003) in [[Modena]] in 1959.

...ing]] competitions in heavily-modified street cars. It is notably popular in [[United Kingdom|Britain]], [[Germany]], [[Scandinavia]], and [[Australia]] ...om production cars, whereas some current touring car series are also raced in [[silhouette racing car]]s. Touring cars race exclusively on [[road racing

...ve changed dramatically since the first [[Formula One]] World Championship in [[1950]]. This article covers the current state of F1 technical and sportin ...which includes the cockpit, a structure designed to reduce impact directly in front of the cockpit, and the [[fuel]] tank directly behind the cockpit. Ad

...ix motor racing''' has its roots in organized automobile racing that began in France as far back as 1894. It quickly evolved from a simple road race from ...ve to the United States. Beginning in 1910, he would become a major figure in American racing and the designer of a car for General Motors that bears his

|Designer || Ferrari Styling Centre under [[Flavio Manzoni]], in collaboration with [[Pininfarina]] | Wheelbase || {{convert|2720|mm|in|abbr||on}}

.... One of his first customers was [[Ferrari]], who used chassis' from Gilco in many of their cars (including the [[Ferrari 125|125]], [[Ferrari 166|166]], ...r of their own cars, and also built chassis' for private customers, mainly in the 750 and 1100 Sport categories, who used mechanicals and engines from va

...ght to the circulations of their sponsoring [[newspaper]]s (''[[L'Équipe|L'Auto]]'' and ''[[La Gazzetta dello Sport]]'' respectively); Juan Pujol of the da ...the spring, but since [[1995 Vuelta a España|1995]] the race has been run in September. The course includes two individual time trials. The finish of

...cle of a four cylinder, four stroke engine. The volume displaced is marked in red.]] ...normally stated in [[cubic centimetre]]s, [[litre]]s or [[cubic inch]]es. In a [[piston engine]], this is the volume that is ''swept'' as the [[piston]]

|Successors:||Still in production ...oduced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] from [[2005]], in both [[coupe]] and [[convertible]] (Spider) forms.

...n the [[Formula One]] calendar after the [[Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari]] in [[Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari|Imola]], [[Italy]] and the [[Autódromo Jos ...any of the worlds best race tracks. Corner 1 is very similar to corner one in [[Autódromo José Carlos Pace]], [[Brazil]] and has also been compared to

...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 ...involving the use of [[Greek letter]]s as model names. The Lybra is built in the [[Rivalta]] plant near [[Turin]].

...the course at [[Autodromo Nazionale Monza|Monza]], which was built in 1922 in time for that year's race, and has been the location for most of the races ...] fame. The Italian Grand Prix counted toward the [[European Championship (auto racing)|European Championship]] from 1935 to 1938.

...the [[Rhine]] valley, the circuit is completely flat, without any changes in elevation. ...to be used as test track for [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[Auto Union]] in 1936. In 1938 it was renamed the ''Kurpfalzring'' and that name was used until [[194

...e straight line trajectory. Understeer covers several different phenomena, in particular, there is a big difference between linear range understeer, typi ...latter is 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

...Giovanni Farina S.A.''' at [[Turin]]. Learning from his experience gained in his earlier career, Farina combined his aesthetic design ideas with an indu ...worked there included [[Boano]], [[Frua]] and [[Michelotti]]. They closed in the early 1950's. [http://www.carsfromitaly.net <small>Source</small>]

...ghetti]], but it could not be constructed in time. The team made its debut in the [[1955 Grand Prix de Pau]], where Alborghetti suffered a fatal crash. [[Category:Italian auto racing teams]]

'''Scuderia Serenissima''' was a successful [[auto racing]] team in the early [[1960s]]. Funded by [[Giovanni Volpi]], Serenissima used [[Ferr In [[1963]], Volpi began developing his own prototype [[GT car]], the '''Jungl

...[[1970]] and [[1971]], then withdrawn from competition following a change in the regulations. ...;cc. However, in the specific case of [[Le Mans]] racing cars, regulations in those days restricted maximum displacement to 5.0&nbsp;L (the Ferrari 512 r

...ch is an evolution of the prior model name and a reference to the increase in [[engine displacement]] from 3.2&nbsp;L (3217&nbsp;cc) to 4.2&nbsp;L (4244& ...Show]]. Sales in the United States began in March 2002 for the Spyder and in May for the Coupé. The release of the Spyder heralded Maserati's return to

...nationale de l'Automobile]] (FIA). The championship is mostly concentrated in Europe, but throughout the years has visited other continents, most lately ...ategories are based on production road car designs, which must be produced in a [[homologation|minimum quantity of 25 examples]] to qualify. Both types

...any 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 II, bu ...driver [[Jean-Pierre Wimille]] winning the [[24 hours of Le Mans]] twice (in 1937 with [[Robert Benoist]] and 1939 with [[Pierre Veyron]]).

...development process, with the intention of expanding the range of products in a short time, substantially reducing the “time to market” of new models ...st major assignment for a new vehicle (and a new production unit to locate in Southern Italy).

A small number of road going cars were derived from it in 1967, called [[Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale]] The number was also used in the 1980s for the unrelated road car, [[Alfa Romeo 33 (road car)]].

...es and often had custom bodywork. All America models used a [[live axle]] in the rear, were [[FR layout|front-engined]], and had [[worm and sector]] ste .... Bergman wasn't too fond of the car, or of Rossellini's love for Ferraris in general.{{-}}

...championship pursuit and regular road car production, resources available in [[Maranello]] would not allow for Ferrari to produce the smaller car withou ...ng their market image as the most powerful, fastest production [[GT cars]] in the world. Price was a problem.

...in astronomy, calories and mmHg in the medical sciences, and electronvolts in physics are not part of the specific system of units known as SI, to just s ...gram second system of units|centimetre-gram-second]] (cgs) system, which, in turn, had a few variants.

...and driven [[by Piero Dusio]] (later to found [[Cisitalia]]) won its class in the [[1937 Mille Miglia]]. ...pider) (both 1939) which were capable of 135km/h and 125km/h respectively. In 1939 a small number of cars called the Amica were built. Designed by [[Bert

...32WP.jpg|200px|right|thumb|'''''Jeannin'' victorious in the ''GP of Rome'' in 1932''']] Jonghi was founded in [[Milan]] from the remains of "[[Nagase & Ray]]" and was moved to [[France]

...ity or by application of another external force. Common examples are found in [[transport]] applications. More generally the term is also used for other ...n language|Persian]] ''charkh'', all meaning "circle" or "wheel", and also in [[Lithuanian language|Lithuanian]], ''sukti'' means "to rotate". The Latin

...ship. Hill was described as a "thoughtful, gentle man" and once said, "I'm in the wrong business. I don't want to beat anybody, I don't want to be the bi ...tions. He and Gendebien would go on to win the famous endurance race again in [[1961 24 Hours of Le Mans|1961]] and [[1962 24 Hours of Le Mans|1962]].

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...[Endurance racing]] and [[Sports car racing]] event on the [[Nürburgring]] in Germany, organized by the [[ADAC]] since 1953. ...the race was not held in the following two years. It became quite popular in the 1960s and 1970s though, and even more so after [[Formula One]] decided

...nited States Auto Club]], the [[Sports Car Club of America]], Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), the [[Championship Racing League]], the [[Indy Racing ...PG IndyCar World Series''', the '''CART FedEx Championship Series''', and, in the organization's second to last year, the '''Bridgestone Presents The Cha

...a Roadster. It also powered top of the range coachbuilt production models. In 2004 Alfa Romeo revived the 8C name for a V8-engined concept car which has ...ton 2007.jpg|235px|left|thumb|ex-Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeo 8C 2600 Monza in unusual color.]]

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...]] the Canadian Grand Prix moved to its current home on [[Île Notre-Dame]] in [[Montreal]]. In 2005, the Canadian Grand Prix was the most watched Formula One GP in the world. The race was also the third most watched sporting event on the p

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...to racing|motor racing]] circuit at [[Narellan, New South Wales|Narellan]] in southwestern [[Sydney]], [[Australia]]. Most of the circuit is visible from ...seconds, only 0.8 seconds slower than [[Frank Matich]]'s outright time set in a 2.6 litre [[Lotus Cars|Lotus]] [[Sports Car]].

...ng a change in the regulations, and some 512 in private hands were entered in [[CanAm]] and [[Interserie]] races. ...orts car championship and [[24 hours of Le Mans]] racing cars, regulations in those days restricted maximum displacement to 5.0&nbsp;L. The Ferrari 512 d

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...ea of horsepower persists as a legacy term in many languages, particularly in the [[automobile|automotive]] industry for listing the maximum power of [[i ...on the fact that [[Christopher Columbus]] first sailed to [[the Americas]] in [[1492]]. The memory aid states that 1 hp = 1/2 Columbus or 746 W.

...is 500]] has been a round of the National Championship since its inception in 1911. ...|AAA]]). AAA introduced the first championship for racing cars as early as in 1905 but it was cancelled after a couple of serious incidents. Barney Oldfi

...ian car giant [[Fiat]], after having been a part of [[Ferrari]] (a company in which [[Fiat]] has a majority stake) for some years. ..., based on one the [[Fontana del Nettuno, Bologna]]. Alfieri Maserati died in [[1932]] but three other brothers, Bindo, Ernesto and Ettore, kept the firm

...in 1903, Isotta and Fraschini were assembling Renault autombiles beginning in 1899. ...their Tipo D that featured a 17 liter 100 hp (75)engine. For a short time, in 1907 Isotta-Fraschini merged with the French company [[Lorraine-Dietich]]

...nufacturer]] [[Fiat]] from 1974 to 1984. It was exhibited at 1974 [[Turin Auto Show|Turin Motor Show]]. ...ade in 1978 and 1981, and all models were produced until production ceased in 1984.

...onship is run, is a time-card enduro, whereby a number of stages are raced in a [[time trial]] against the clock. ...ns exactly per the defined schedule, with early or late arrivals resulting in penalties to the riders' scores. This sort of event is not technically a R

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...ula Three]] and [[Formula 3000]], the team was one of the least successful in Formula One history. The tiny team never had appropriate human, financial o ...ing 1990. From 1987 to 1991, the Coloni team made 82 attempts to take part in a Formula One race but only qualified 14 times. On the five occasions when

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...leading cause of injury-related deaths, an estimated total of 1.2 million in 2004, or 25% of the total from all causes. ...e, 45% of all fatal injuries to workers under age 18 between 1992 and 2000 in the United States resulted from transportation incidents.

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...cing until 1924. After the 1923 success of the new [[24 hours of Le Mans]] in France, the [[SPA 24 Hours]], a similar 24 hour endurance race, was run at ...t drivers today say that the Spa course is the most challenging race track in the world.

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...as founded by [[Horacio Pagani]] an Argentine company manufacturer, living in Italy; at San Cesario sul Panaro ([[Modena, Italy]]). Also involved at the In 1988, [[Horacio Pagani]], former manager of Lamborghini's composite departm

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...A.]]''', and is now controlled by the [[Fiat]] group. The company is based in [[Maranello]], near [[Modena]], [[Italy]]. ...artered in Modena. Ferrari prepared and successfully raced various drivers in [[Alfa Romeo]] cars until 1938, when he was officially hired by Alfa as hea

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...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 aero-engine d He died in Turin in 1996.

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...a real race, unlike the earlier endurance contests that covered 12h, 24h (in 1961 and 1967), 36h, 84h and even 96h, like the [[Marathon de la Route]]. T ...urance racing events at very long tracks, at least until Spa was shortened in the late 1970s.

...3 and built in its homeland until 1995, with production still taking place in other countries. ...well packaged cars could be too. It was voted [[European Car of the Year]] in 1984.

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...d in the mountains of [[Sicily]] near [[Palermo, Sicily|Palermo]]. Founded in 1906, it used to be the oldest [[sports car racing]] event, part of the Wor After 1973, it 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 i

...Formula One season]], after [[Paul Stoddart]] sold his remaining interest in the Minardi team at the end of 2005. Scuderia Toro Rosso is the sister team ...lineup is [[Sebastian Vettel]], third driver for [[BMW Sauber|BMW-Sauber]] in 2006 before switching to a race seat at the team midway through the 2007 se

...from 1933 there was also 6C version with Alfa Romeo own body manufactured in [[Portello]]. ...an effort to boost its image, the company decided to go racing, beginning in 1911 with some success. Shortly thereafter, Europe would find itself at war

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...econd model produced by Pagani. It will cost £850,000 when it goes on sale in the spring. ...not use a dual-clutch in oil bath was because it would lead to an increase in weight of over 70 kg, negating the advantage of the ability of such transmi

...pe of [[formula racing]]. It was replaced by [[Formula 3000]] in 1985, but in 2009 the [[Formula Two]] name returns. The 2009 FIA Formula Two Championshi ...o racing, the high performance nature of the cars and the expense involved in the series has always meant a need for a path to reach this peak. For much

...omobili) was founded in 1904 as stated in the chronicles a posteriori, or, in the "mare magnum" of companies that sprang up like magic between 1904 and 1 ...the Fiat, little is known of others, and others acquired a role as the Spa in the field of heavy vehicles. But all still left a mark, and throughout the

...and [[Mile]]s) was an open-road endurance [[racing|race]] which took place in [[Italy]] twenty-four times from [[1927]] to [[1957]] (thirteen before the ...g) sports cars like [[Alfa Romeo]], [[Ferrari]] (which debuted as a marque in the 1940 event), [[Maserati]] and also [[Porsche]] famous.

...1965 to 1985, and then with live flag-to-flag coverage beginning in 1986. In May 2006, the race celebrated its 90^th running and 61<sup>st</su ...nsidered Harroun to be a hazard during the race, as he was the only driver in the race driving without a riding mechanic, who checked the oil pressure an

...initially manufacturing oilcloth followed by sporting goods, specializing in tennis rackets, bicycles, and clothing and, during the war, military unifor ...own team, [[Scuderia Torino]], and won his class in the 1937 Mille Miglia in a 500cc [[Siata]].

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...al]] group based in [[Turin]] in the [[Piedmont]] region. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including [[Giovanni Agnelli]]. Fiat has also ...ng its products to other countries. [[Joint venture]] operations are found in [[Italy]], [[France]], [[Turkey]], [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[China]], [[Se

...nsor (commercial)|sponsor]]s becoming more important with the rising costs in Formula One, many teams wanted to be able to display the logos of their spo ...ver the years however, like the red color of Ferrari, which has its origin in a shade of red known as [[rosso corsa]] being the national racing color of

...st Lancia produced by the company after it had been taken over by [[Fiat]] in 1969. The company chose the name Beta for a new vehicle to be launched in 1972. The choice of name symbolised a new beginning as it reflected the fac

...automobile]] from [[the houses automobilistiche|casa]] [[Torino|torinese]] in two periods, from [[the 1931]] to [[the 1936]] and from [[the 1940]] to [[t ...“a new” model, represented from large [[Lancia Dilambda|Dilambda]] (exited in [[the 1929]]), and one more dated, also glorious [[Lancia Lambda|Lambda]] t

...dicate itself to the mass production, it takes to body the idea to attempt in the construction of a model of limited dimensions, risen of utilitaria (sec In the first months of [[1930]] the technical office of it begins the studies,

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...[[Triple Crown of Motorsport]]). The history, spectacle and glamour result in the race being considered "the jewel of the Formula One crown". ...tight corners, making it one of the most demanding tracks in Formula One. In spite of the relatively low average speeds, it is a dangerous place to race

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...arlo Chiti]] and [[Giotto Bizzarrini]], who were both prominently involved in the development of the [[Ferrari GTO]] and, as refugees from the infamous [ ...g for the racing team, while a number of other famous drivers were engaged in the development of the road car. [[Sefarino Allemano]], the famed [[Turin]]

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...performance area because rapid and violent manoeuvres are often only used in unforeseen circumstances. (This discussion is directed at road vehicles wi ...he is used to. Other things that a driver must adjust to include changes in tires, tire pressures and load. That is, handling is not just good or bad;

...he Cosworth V8 powering the Williams going up to an astonishing 20,000 rpm in qualifying trim. ...0 rpm and well over 1,000 hp (750 kW). Even with the restrictions the V10s in the 2005 season were reputed to develop 960 hp (715 kW). The new 2.4L V8 en

...agle]] 4x4 drivetrain and suspension components. The third differential is in the center. This setup is used on most AWD vehicles to this day.]] [[Image:Mercedes M-Class at a carshow in Chicago 2005.jpg|thumb|right|224px|The [[Mercedes-Benz M-Class]] is a 4WD/A

...une 26]], [[1906]] under the auspices of the [[Automobile Club de France]] in [[Sarthe]], with a starting field of 32 automobiles. ...F-GP1912.jpg|thumb|left|Georges Boillot winning the 1912 French Grand Prix in Dieppe, France]]

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...&lang=en DMH]) is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[motorcycle]] manufacturer located in [[Bologna, Italy]]. ...placement motorbikes Ducati has gained prominence in motorcycle racing and in the motorcycle industry.

...nship]] and [[NASCAR]] (the other being [[Dan Gurney]]). He also won races in [[midget car racing|midget cars]], [[sprint car racing|sprint cars]], and [ ...and, along with [[Juan Pablo Montoya]], the only driver to have won a race in the [[NASCAR]] [[Sprint Cup Series]], Formula One, and an Indianapolis 500.

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...|mid-engined]] [[sports car]] produced by [[Pagani]] in Italy. It debuted in 1999 and continues through the present, with production proceeding at rough ...be named for him, the "Fangio F1", but the name was changed upon his death in 1995, renamed after an [[Zonda wind|air current above Argentina]].

...rface in granite, shale, brick granules or similar unbound material rolled in on the base ground". Competitors use this surface to slide their machines s ...g the [[Speedway World Cup]] whilst the highest overall scoring individual in the [[Speedway Grand Prix]] events is pronounced the Speedway world champio

...ill''' [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] (born [[17 September]] [[1960]] in [[London]]) is a retired [[United Kingdom|British]] racing driver and the 1 ...aces, Hill ascended another tier of open wheel racing by joining Mooncraft in the International [[Formula 3000]] championship, where, although often comp

...in [[Italian language|Italian]]), and was the [[European Car of the Year]] in 2004. ...the [[Fiat 126]]. The drive for a mechanically simple car was also evident in the rear suspension, which used a [[dead axle]] suspended on [[leaf spring]

...vehicles]] and is used to dampen the oscillations caused by irregularities in the road surface, to protect the wheel from [[wear and tear]] as well as to [[Image:Tire_repair_shop.JPG|thumb|300px|left|A tire repair shop in Vologda, Russia. The text painted says "Tire mounting" (''Shinomontazh'')]]

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...ulia|Giulia]] [[Sedan (car)|Berlina car]]. These appealing cars were made in a wide variety of models over a period of 13 years, so they provide a lot o ...feature the four cylinder, all-light-alloy [[Alfa Romeo Twin Cam engine]] in various cubic capacities from 1290 cc to 1962 cc, all with two valves per c

...A is also the governing body for [[Formula One]] and other international [[auto racing|motorsports]]. ...echnologies in motor racing. In 2008, stories about his sex life appeared in the British press. Despite the controversy, Mosley retained his position.

...mobile manufacturers|car manufacturers]] were increasing their involvement in the sport. ...g as far afield as [[Formula Three Sudamericana]]. Forti continued racing in F3 until 1991, when it quit the formula to concentrate solely on [[Formula

...fferent countries in [[Europe]]. The current organisers of the award are ''Auto'' ([[Italy]]), ''[[Autocar]]'' ([[United Kingdom|UK]]), ''Autopista'' ([[Sp ...e award is not restricted to European cars, but nominees must be available in at least five European countries, and have expected sales of 5,000 a year.

...ret Service agent, Commander James Bond 007. Released in September, [[1964 in film|1964]], the film was produced by [[Albert R. Broccoli]] and [[Harry Sa In 1965 [[Norman Wanstall]] received an [[Academy Award for Sound Editing]] fo

...ing film, ''[[Diamonds Are Forever (film)|Diamonds Are Forever]]'' ([[1971 in film|1971]]). This is the first and only Bond film to be directed by [[Pete ...mes Bond films, [[Sean Connery]] quit the role to pursue other film roles. In his place Albert R. Broccoli initially chose actor [[Timothy Dalton]], howe

...and Ronzoni competing in the 1911 [[Targa Florio]] with two 24 HP models. In 1914, an advanced Grand Prix car was designed and built, the [[Alfa Romeo G ...en [[Giuseppe Campari]] won at [[Mugello]] and continued with second place in the [[Targa Florio]] driven by [[Enzo Ferrari]]. Giuseppe Merosi continued

...limited to automobiles built after World War II. Many odd vehicles emerged in the early days of the automobile industry. There is [[#Pre-War|a section]] ...riginal vehicle manufacturer and offered for commercial sale to the public in new condition - cars modified by either professional tuners or individuals

...r was the Tipo 125 F1), making it the oldest and most successful team left in the championship. The team's current drivers are [[Michael Schumacher]] and ...h moderate success, until the birth of his first son [[Dino Ferrari|Dino]] in [[1932]].

...gions, are a popular form of [[recreation]], and have been adapted for use in many other fields of human activity, including children's [[toy]]s, adult [ ...ologies; more recently, bicycle technology has, in turn, contributed ideas in both old and newer areas.

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

...industry's infancy to its place today as the oldest European manufacturer in continuous motorcycle production. Guzzi is now one of seven brands owned by ..., enjoyed prominence in world-wide motorcycle racing, and led the industry in ground-breaking innovation &mdash; for the greater part of its history.