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...|Italian]] automobile maker [[Iso Rivolta]]. The Fidia, produced 1967-1975 in 192 copies, was the only four-door model from Iso. ...vrolet]] [[V8]] engine, and was quite quick off the line (0-60 in around 7 seconds). The body design was the work of [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]] (then at [[Ghia]])

...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 [[Tazio Nuvol ...urrently on display at the [[Alfa Romeo Museum|Alfa Romeo History Museum]] in [[Arese]], [[Italy]].

|Length:||4702 mm (185 in) |Width:||2035 mm (80 in)

...lfa's primary sports model from its introduction in 1931 to its retirement in 1939. ...ne. The short wheelbase version of this car won the [[Targa Florio]] race in [[Sicily]], but it was the [[Italian Grand Prix]] victory at [[Autodromo Na

...the most popular Maserati vehicle since the automaker withdrew from racing in the [[1950s]], and it outsold its two biggest rivals, the [[Ferrari Daytona ...laced quad-cam 370hp V8 engine. It had a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 6.8 seconds, had a top speed of 154 mph and could be operated by either a five-speed [[

...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

'''Santa Pod Raceway''' was founded in [[1966]] as Europe's first permanent [[drag racing]] venue. It was built on ...akes its hospitality trailer to major events in motor sport and helps alot in the local community, offering disabled and local people free admission.

...oduction model]] produced by [[Lamborghini|Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.]] in 1963. It was based on the [[Lamborghini 350GTV]], a prototype showcased at ...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

...omic Time]] (TAI), as measured by atomic clocks and a fractional number of seconds from UT. ...'s rotation slowed temporarily in the past seven years. The IERS announced in July 2005 that the next leap second will be on 31 December 2005.

...[[1986]]. It was built with the [[Group B]] [[rally racing|rally series]] in mind but was never entered there. ...nd the required multiplier for turbocharged cars (1.4). With this formula in mind, the GTO's V8 was rated at 3,997 cc equivalent.

...17]], [[1989]]. It is named after [[shamal]], a hot summer wind that blows in large areas of [[Mesopotamia]]. The Shamal was designed by [[Marcello Gandi ...the Shamal. The name "Shamal" appears on either side of the central pillar in chrome lettering. The car has alloy wheels, a small rear [[spoiler (automot

| 165 in (4191 mm) | 75 in

...el motorsport in its own right, autocrossing is a great way to get started in road racing. Autocross events are usually held in large paved areas like parking lots or airfields. Typically, new courses ar

...el motorsport in its own right, autocrossing is a great way to get started in road racing. Autocross events are usually held in large paved areas like parking lots or airfields. Typically, new courses ar

The Stradale, first built in 1967, was based on the [[Autodelta]] [[Alfa Romeo T33]] racing car. The car ...ale to the public in 1968 at US$17,000 (when the average cost of a new car in 1968 was $2,822).

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

...produced by the time the model was replaced by the new [[Ferrari 348|348]] in 1989, bringing the total for the 308/328 generation to nearly 20,000. The 3 ...he 328 retailed from $58,400-$62,500 ($130,388 - $139,542 in 2016 dollars) in the United States.

...after being bought by [[De Tomaso]] in 1975, and the Bora was discontinued in 1978. ...our flexible mounts. Additionally, the aluminium engine cover came trimmed in deep-pile carpet and the window between the passenger's compartment and the

...[Dino (car)|Dino 308 GT4]] had an unrelated V8 and was rebranded "Ferrari" in 1976, thus ending the use of the "Dino" trademark. ...Fiat 130. Performance was impressive, with a 0-60 mph time of less than 8 seconds. Fuel was delivered via three Weber 40DCNF carburetors. Two body designs we

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

|Successor:||Still in production | Trim levels || 55,60,75, S, SX, ELX, Sporting, GT & Selecta

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

...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

|Length || 4902 mm (193.0 in) |Width || 1956 mm (77.0 in)

...s coming to an end, and was somewhat disappointed that Ferrari's dominance in international motorsport had faded somewhat over the years. As a result, En ...was cooling as the forced induction engine generated a great deal of heat. In consequence, the car was somewhat like an open-wheel racing car with a body

...ompetitor for a decade, Scarfiotti won the European mountain driving title in 1962. He was proclaimed Italy's best driver in both [[1962]] and [[1965]].

...ina Ferrari. The Daytona name was chosen to commemorate Ferrari's success in the [[24 Hours of Daytona]] race. ...ach 280 km/h (174 mph). 0-60 mph acceleration was just 5.4 seconds.

...nd more recently, the [[Dodge Neon SRT-4]]. The name for any sport compact in a hatchback form is a "hot hatch". ...compact is usually designed with a practical design philosophy and profit in mind. This philosophy has led to several compromises when it comes to perfo

...uction cars dating back to the Lancia [[Lancia Lambda|Lambda]] (introduced in 1922) to use the famous sliding pillar front suspension. All three series p In addition to the saloons, a number of special bodied Appias were produced, i

...|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]].

|Successor:||Still in production ...ilo in most markets, however the 5-door Stilo continues to be manufactured in [[Brazil]].

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

...- 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

...nder 2.0 L 20V turbo (220 bhp). With a 0 - 60 mph time of just over 6 seconds, the 2.0 20V turbo was the fastest [[Europe]]an [[front wheel drive]] car a ...o received a 6-speed gearbox and a large, satin gloss push starter button. In addition, the sills of the Turbo version were colour matched with the body

...nder 2.0 L 20V turbo (220 bhp). With a 0 - 60 mph time of just over 6 seconds, the 2.0 20V turbo was the fastest [[Europe]]an [[front wheel drive]] car a ...o received a 6-speed gearbox and a large, satin gloss push starter button. In addition, the sills of the Turbo version were colour matched with the body

...[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.

...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.

...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.

...ch is an evolution of the prior model name and a reference to the increase in [[engine displacement]] from 3.2 L (3217 cc) to 4.2 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

|Successor:||Still in production ...he [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Fiat]] since [[1994]]. It is currently in its third generation.

...''' (also known as '''FMX''') is a variation on the sport of [[motocross]] in which motorcycle riders attempt to impress judges with jumps and stunts. ...), in which each rider gets three jumps — usually covering more than 60 feet — from a dirt-covered ramp. A panel of 10 judges evaluates the s

|Wheelbase || 2540 mm (100 in.) |Length || 4285 mm (168.7 in.)

|Length || 4665 mm (183.7 in) |Width || 1962 mm (77.2 in)

...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

|Successor:||Still in production ..., with some influence from the slightly more modern [[Alfa Romeo 147|147]] in the double wishbone front suspension setup and the multilink rear system. T

...zil it was the ''bola de futebol de fenemê'' (soccer ball of a truck), and in Chile its still called the "huevito" (little egg). ...e together, adding a refrigerator and shaping the result ''like a teardrop in the wind''.

...econd model produced by Pagani. It will cost £850,000 when it goes on sale in the spring. ...r 1000 Nm. Its top speed is over 230 mph and it has a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. Using [[Pirelli]] tires, the Pagani Huayra is capable of withstanding 1.5g

In the early 1960s, Maserati's reputation was at a high. With growing sales, P It was equipped with a 4.1 L (4136 cc/252 in³) [[V8 engine]], producing 256 hp ([[horsepower#hp (SAE)|SAE]]) (191&

...ding the driver of 145 kilograms, can accelerate from 0-60mph in under 4.5 seconds, and has a top speed of 75mph. It has a better power to weight ratio than a ...not used in Europe. In straight chassis the driver sits in the center, but in offset chassis the driver sits on the left side. Straight chassis are used

...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]].

...ed {{IPA|/ˈki.mi ˈmɑ.ti.ɑs ˈræik.kø.nen/}}) (born [[October 17]], [[1979]] in [[Espoo]], [[Finland]]) is a race car driver, currently driving for [[Scude ...r promise from his team boss. Heading to [[Team McLaren|McLaren Mercedes]] in [[2002 Formula One season|2002]] he was nicknamed ''Iceman'' and began to b

...tsworld Communicators]], who also produce the daily event highlights shown in 186 countries. ...ip season|1973]]. The [[World Rally Car]] is the current car specification in the series. It evolved from [[Group A]] cars which replaced the banned [[Gr

|Last position || 4th (60 pts) ...Company|Wrigley's]] [[Chevrolet Impala]] for [[Earnhardt Ganassi Racing]] in the [[Sprint Cup Series]].

...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

...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.]]

...ans]] and [[2001 12 Hours of Sebring]] sports car races. Alboreto competed in [[Formula One]] from {{f1|1981}} until {{f1|1994}}, racing for a number of ...ean Formula Three Championship|European Formula Three]] Championship crown in 1980 paved the way for the Italian's entrance into Formula One with the [[T

...f 51 victories at the [[2001 Belgian Grand Prix]] . Prost now races on ice in the [[Andros Trophy]]. ...s Formula One debut and took his first race victory at his home Grand Prix in France a year later, while he was driving for the [[Renault F1|Renault Fact

...convert from one unit to another is to carry through the units themselves in the mathematical operation. To illustrate this process, consider the follow : 183 cm / (2.54 cm/in) = 72.0 in

...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

...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

...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]

|Budget:||$60,000,000 ...ealand]]er [[Martin Campbell]]. Campbell would later sign to direct [[2006 in film|2006's]] Bond film ''[[Casino Royale (2006 film)|Casino Royale]]''.

...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.

...ula One constructors|Formula One constructors]] and [[Bernie Ecclestone]]. In particular, [[Mercedes-Benz]], [[BMW]], and [[Honda]] (collectively the [[G ...ll as the first Grand Prix to have a driver of [[Afro-Caribbean]] ancestry in the field.