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...ment of the cars was left to the non factory teams. 1971 would be the last year a BWA raced competitively when [[di Nuzzo]] managed 2nd place in a F3 race ...BWA and were working with their own brand and were a supplier of castings of well known companies such as [[Momo]] and [[ATP]].

...ce: “Kleinwagen International” (German) written by Walter Zeichner edition of 1999''']] ...ilable in the market. The Atomo disappeared from the market after only one year.

...losed down in 1899, '''[[Bernardi]]''' formed his own company and produced the [[Bernardi]] until 1901.''' [http://www.3wheelers.com/enter.html <small>Sou ...fact, the vehicle was a motorized [[tricycle]]. '''Miari & Giusti''', was the first [[automobile]] company in [[Italy]].

...] and car production was discontinued by the new owners. The 6/8 model was the only model they ever produced. ...ssion]] had three gears plus reverse with a cone of leather [[clutch]] and the cardan [[coupling]].

...wheels at the rear. This was the traditional automobile layout for most of the 20th century. ...bout 200bhp, as the weight transference during acceleration loads the rear wheels and increases grip.

...ronic traction control can avoid wheelspin but largely negates the benefit of extra power. ...ion of the final drive, coastdown losses are reduced by approximately 2-3% of flywheel power and hence overall efficiency is slightly higher than with a

...1909, producing four and six [[cylinder]] models. In 1909 the registry of the [[Piacenza]] company was erased from operation. ...locipedi Milano Orio e Marchand.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''Old Ad Poster from the early 1900's''']]

...P3 and the GT, in addition to off-road models of 50 cc, as the Holy Cross, the Cross Corsa CR and Zündapp Cross. In 1974, in the list is: the Mini Minor, Mini Cross and Cross Race Special.

...anello.jpg|250px]]'''Ferrari 550 Maranello at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''' |colspan=2|''This article is part of the [[automobile]] series.''

In 1899, built the first car (a motorized cart with a single cylinder engine), and began mass production In 1901 improved its single-cylinder engine, reaching an output of 8hp.

...cc motorcycle for motocross with a Sachs engine that was prepared by them. The bike performd very well in races. ...sheet metal and a redesigned chassis based on a greater excursion off the wheels.

...vals, the [[Ferrari Daytona]] and the [[Lamborghini Miura]]. It debuted at the [[1966]] Turin Motor Show. ...works for [[ItalDesign]], worked at coachbuilder [[Ghia]] when he designed the Ghibli.

...rom [[Sweden]]. He was [[Indy Racing League|IRL]] champion in 1998 and won the [[Indianapolis 500]] in [[1999]]. ...d wheels with [[Tomas Scheckter]]'s car, that sent Bräck's car flying into the catch fencing and it broke apart.

[[Image:1885Benz.jpg|thumb|A photograph of the [[Benz Patent Motorwagen]].]] ...and Cyclecars. The term [[Tricycle]] is used somewhat interchangeably, but the term ''three-wheeler'' is more often applied to motor vehicles.

...wheels]] to many [[Italian]] [[racing car]]s and [[luxury car]]s up until the 1960s. ...otive history, both on the road and on the race track. Afterwards, Borrani wheels remained a major option for Ferrari owners until as late as 1984.

|Class || [[Sports car]] ...cabriolet was made by Carrozerria Pavesi of Milan; very few of those were the GTS version.

...mance and low fuel consumption, this immediately guaranteed the popularity of Motom. ...it divided the form of the two arms with rigid tubes that allowed room for the [[wheel]].

...could achieve top speed of 35km/h. Despite having such a small engine, the car used fuel 8L/100 km. ...Turin]], and the other one in the ''Ford'' Museum in Dearborn, Michigan in the USA.

[[Image:BATcars.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Three Original BAT cars. From left: BAT 5, BAT 7, BAT 9]] ...came three cars: the BAT 5 in [[1953]], the BAT 7 in [[1954]], and finally the BAT 9 in [[1955]].

...e [[Fiat]] group and the 14-26 hp Fiat-Brevetti left the factory with just the [[Fiat]] name. ...in the history of famous Italian He became as a founder of APS that is in the Society with Matteo Piemontese Automobili Ceirano.

...oped by [[Siata]] using the British coachbuilder ''MG-TF'' for the classic car body. [[Siata]] ceased production in 1970. ...into production. Production was limited to 13 cars a day and this dampened the enthusiasm.

...50 LM]], Jaguar differential, an in house build the frame with small tubes of molybdenum steel, designed and implemented a low and sleek lightweight body ...ned from 197 hp to 230 hp. The 2.6 Liter V8 engine came back and placed in the 268a; it was very powerful.

...e'' 125 cc two-stroke engine and was named "Bassotto" because it had small wheels. [http://www.flickr.com/photos/lrosa/171415756/ <small>Source: Luigi Rosa's ...intensifies and Alpino starts spreading rapidly, thanks to the reputation of being virtually indestructible, and models remaining without changes until

|Drive wheels || RWD '''Serpollet Italiana''' was an Italian automotive steam car manufacturer (under French licence) based in [[Milan]] with operations in 1

...errari]] F2002''' was one of the most dominant [[Formula One car]] designs of all time, designed by [[Ross Brawn]], [[Rory Byrne]], and [[Paolo Martinell ...ps a little down on power, and on a par with the 2002 season's [[McLaren]] car.

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|Class:||[[Supermini car|Supermini]] ...uilt in the Autobianchi factory in [[Desio]] and were priced comparably to the [[BMC ADO16|Austin/Morris 1100]] models built in Italy by [[Innocenti]].

...e Shamal was designed by [[Marcello Gandini]], who is famous for designing the [[Lamborghini Countach]]. ...n either side of the central pillar in chrome lettering. The car has alloy wheels, a small rear [[spoiler (automotive)|spoiler]] and a blacked-out grille wit

==The Founder, Vittorio Guerzoni== ...the legendary twenties will cry out to the wonder throughout Italy on two wheels and on which, no less than as their manufacturer, will then fall into obliv

|Production Year || 1964 |Number of Doors || 2

...&ndash; [[May 26]], [[1955]]) was one of [[Formula One]]'s first stars and the first great [[Ferrari]] driver. ...Miglia]] in a Ferrari sports car that he eventually started racing on four wheels regularly.

|Body Styles:||[[FF layout|FF]] [[compact car|compact]] 3-door & 5-door [[hatchback]] The '''Alfa Romeo 147''' is a [[compact car|compact]] automobile produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] since [[2000]].

...ghini Espada''' is a [[grand tourer]] which was built by [[Italy|Italian]] car manufacturer [[Lamborghini]] between 1968 and 1978. ...]. 1217 cars were made, making it the most successful Lamborghini model at the time.

|Designer || [[Giovanni Michelotti]] of [[Vignale]] ...the [[Paris Motor Show]]. It was named for the [[Cooper-Maserati]] win at the [[Mexican Grand Prix]].

...ge:Mondial.jpg|thumb|400px|left|'''Mondial at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]]''' ...ari, with more than 6,800 produced in its 12-year run, and is today one of the most affordable Ferrari models.

...s [[Torsion (mechanics)|torsion]] resistance. The effective spring rate of the bar is determined by its length, diameter, and material. ...nt over-rotation, as well as shock brackets that keep the piston travel in the stock position.

|Class || [[Sports car]] |Related || [[Dino (car)|Dino 206 GT]]<br>[[Dino (car)|Dino 246 GT & GTS]]

...roject was a four door saloon built on a Ceirano chassis, the first use of the silent-bloc system. They went on to make bodies for numerous manufacturers ...the company to [[Borgo San Pietro]] di Moncalieri. In the following years the company diversified and created a prototype section, and later a special re

...als. In 1968 [[Ghia]] took total control of the company and the production of cars ceased. They continued to work in other areas. ...use in more adverse weather conditions. OSI also made a [[coupé]] based on the 850 which can be seen here.

...Image:fiat124.jpg|280px]]'''Fiat 124 Sedan at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''' | Class || [[Family car]]

...b|350px|left|'''1967 Ferrari 330 GT Spider at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''']] |Class:||[[FR layout|front-engined]] [[sports car]]

...umb|400px|'''Lamborghini Murciélago Spider at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''']] ...d in [[2002]] as the successor to the [[Lamborghini Diablo|Diablo]]. The [[car body style|body style]] is a two door, two seat [[coupé]].

...''WOI Poster for 2011'''<br> Artwork and Layout by Michael Jekot<br>Wheels Of Italy Show ...''WOI Poster for 2009'''<br> Artwork and Layout by Michael Jekot<br>Wheels Of Italy Show

[[Image:Arturo Magni 1994.jpg|thumb|right|255px|The Magni Arturo]] ...). When the M.V. Agusta is withdrawn from the competitions, Magni, with to the sons, begins one new activity.

...high safety standards according to Garage Italia who believe that the best of [[Italian]] design and engineering has been concentrated into this perky, a ...has been designed with a top case built with tubular cells in concurrence of forces to resist both fontal and lateral impacts.

{{Racing car | Tyres = [[Bridgestone]]<br />[[BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik AG|BBS]] Wheels (front and rear): 13" |

...rs. This has been the successor to the earlier dominant aerodynamic theory of streamlining. [[Champ Cars]] employed ground effect to some extent, but [[F ...t when close enough to the ground the tarp will suddenly be sucked towards the ground.

...cc]] two-[[cylinder]]) and the 14-18HP (2724cc four-cylinder). The success of these models led to more being introduced, including a six-cylinder model. ...used by Diatto. A bodyshop was also founded for the internal production of the bodies.

|Class:||[[micro car]]<br />[[FR layout|FR]] The ''Topolino'' was the name given to an [[automobile]] model manufactured by [[Fiat]] from 1936 to

| Class || [[Sports car]] ...6-wheeled sports car that has two axles (four wheels) in the front of the car.

...public. The FF costs US$300,000, with 800 being produced during the first year. ...660|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 8,000 rpm and {{Convert|683|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} of torque at 6000 rpm.

...right|thumb|290px|'''Autobianchi Bianchina at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy''']]] ...at the [[Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci"|Museum of Science and Technology]] in Milan.

{{Racing car | Designer = [[Mario Almondo]]<br>(Director of Operations)<br> [[Aldo Costa]]<br>(Technical Director)<br> [[Gilles Simon (

| Current year || 1978 ...mula One]] World Championship from [[1973]] to [[1978]]. It took place at the [[Scandinavian Raceway]] in Anderstorp ([[Gislaved Municipality]]), about 3

...McQueen was using a buggy. It was love at first sight. He returned to see the film another 4 times and began to dream that maybe one day could hold one. ...sacrifice, opened in [[Bologna]] a small business buying and selling cars of all kinds, called "All Cars".

[[Image:014.jpg|thumb|300px|'''Vespa Scooter at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]]''' ...itially produced locomotives and railway carriages. During [[World War I]] the company focused on producing airplanes.

...d vehicles, is scheduled for Spring/Summer 2001. The bodywork is styled by the automotive stylist Thomas Tjaarda and is manufactured in Cherasco, Italy by ...sor engine|Ford V8]] (more commonly known as the 5.0 Liter) EFI engine and the AOD transmission, coupled with a "2wd high, 4wd high, 4wd low" Newprocess 2

...a few more cars from existing parts and maintained parts supply under for the vehicles under Ceirano new Management from late 1926 onwards. ==Three model series of the Aurea were produced:==

...(5.5 litres) and the model name of [[Maranello]] refers to the town where the Ferrari headquarters are located. ...take the place of the F512 M as the company's upmarket coupe, discounting the F50 [[supercar]].

...dling]], particularly at the limits where the driver might lose control of the vehicle. ...ediately, when the original [[Mercedes-Benz A-Class]] (without ESC) failed the [[moose test]]; since Mercedes-Benz could not afford to be perceived as mar

...tti]], 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. ...d not start the race due to a problem with his [[Maserati 2.5 L6]] engine. The team did not return to Formula One afterwards.

{{Racing car | Tyres = [[Pirelli]] P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)<br />[[OZ Group|OZ]] Wheels (front and rear): 13"

...erated [[drum brakes]] were available and centre-lock [[wire wheels]] were the usual fitment. ...[Brixia-Zust (Brixia-Züst)]], just after OM took over [[Zust]] car company of [[Brescia]], Northern Italy.

|Class:||[[Large family car]] ...n wagon]], remained popular on the Italian market until it was replaced by the all-new [[Lancia Lybra|Lybra]].

...taly|Italian]] [[automobile|car]]-manufacturing company. It was founded by the [[Argentina|Argentinian]]-born [[Alejandro de Tomaso]] (1928&ndash;2003) in ...aso produced various prototypes and racing cars, including a [[Formula 1]] car for [[Frank Williams]]'s team in 1970.

|Class || [[Sports car]] |Similar || [[Audi R8 (road car)|Audi R8]]<br>[[Ferrari F430]]<br>[[Maserati GranTurismo]]

|Class || [[Sports car]] The '''Lancia Montecarlo''' is a [[MR layout|mid-engined]] [[sports car]] which was produced by [[Lancia]] in [[Italy]] from 1975 to 1982.

...For the 1750/2000 GTV Coupe, see [[Alfa Romeo 105/115]] Series Coupés. For the 1750/2000 Spider, see [[Alfa Romeo Spider]].'' | Body style || 4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]

...]] made by [[Maserati]] of [[Italy]], being the company's first attempt at the [[Gran Turismo]] market and large-volume production. ...Giulio Alfieri]] developed the two 2+2 prototype '''3500GT''', revealed at the [[Salon International de l'Auto]] in [[Geneva]], March 1957.

...ge:Daytona005.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Daytona at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]] |Class:||[[FR layout|front-engined]] [[sports car]]

[[Image:ABC.jpg|thumb|300px|'''Autobianchi at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]]''' [[image:Logoautobianchi1.gif|thumb|180px|'''Autobianchi badge on a car's front fascia''']]

|Successors || [[Alfa Romeo Arna]], [[Alfa Romeo 33 (road car)|Alfa Romeo 33]] ...examples of the Alfasud Sprint and Alfa Romeo Sprint were built in total. The Sprint was sold in Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

|Class:||[[MR layout|mid-engined]]; [[coupe]]; [[sports car]] ...les did not start until Spring 2005, and the [[United States]] did not get the F430 until Summer 2005.

|Class:||[[city car]]<br>[[FR]] |Body style:||[[sedan|saloon]]<br>convertible<br>cabriolet<br>estate car

|Class:||[[Sports car]] ...panish (language)|Spanish]]) was a [[sports car]] built by [[Lamborghini]] of [[Italy]] between [[1990]] and [[2001]].

| class = [[Sports car]] ([[S-segment|S]])<!-- per [[WP:CARCLASS]], this should not be changed to ...Italian sports car manufacturer [[Ferrari]], introduced in 2015 to replace the previous [[Ferrari 458|458]].

|Body Styles:||[[FF layout|FF]] [[full-size car|full-size]] [[sedan]] The '''Alfa Romeo 166''' is an [[executive car]] that was produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] [[automaker]] [[Alfa Romeo]] between 1998 and 2007.

...r:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #999;" |[[Image:Estoril.png|230px|Route of the Autódromo do Estoril]] |Record year || [[1992]]

|Class:||[[Sports car]] |colspan=2|''Measurements relate to the 1988-1990 '''25th Anniversary''' Countach''

...ing Front: 12.0 to 12.7in x 13in Wheels<br>AVUS Racing Rear: 13.7in x 13in Wheels ...ified car is drive by [[Sébastien Bourdais]], four-consective-time [[Champ Car]] winner, and Vettel.

...engine]] mounted amidships. Produced from 1971 to 1978, it had a top speed of 174 - 177 mph. ...year. Maserati struggled after being bought by [[De Tomaso]] in 1975, and the Bora was discontinued in 1978.

...g|thumb|right|250px|'''1948 Gilera at [http://www.wheelsofitaly.com Wheels Of Italy]''']] [[Image: First LogoGilera1909WP.jpg|right|thumb|120px|'''The Gilera logo of 1909''']]

...jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Peugeot 306]] hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access]] ...illar (car)|C-Pillar]] and thus [[Renault 5|no room for a side window over the load area]]. Others acheive this by a [[Rover SD1|steeply raked rear window

...r.jpg|thumb|300px|left|'''1965 Alfa Spider at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''']] ...offman|Dustin Hoffman's]] Spider (1966 1600 Duetto) runs out of gas in ''[[The Graduate]].'']]

|Class:||[[Executive car]] ..., as Lancia pulled out of [[right-hand drive]] markets after the demise of the Thema.

...'s fastest, most powerful and most expensive vehicle and it remains one of the highest performing street legal vehicles ever produced. ...ning the necessary equipment to be a street-legal product. It was the last car to be commissioned by [[Enzo Ferrari|Enzo]] himself before his death.

...e]] and was also Alfa's first production car without separate chassis. The car was introduced first time for bigger audience in 1950 [[Paris Motor Show]]. ...sions and 5-speed manual in Super Sprint version, brakes were drum brakes. The 1900 has independent front suspension (double [[wishbone]]s, coil springs a

'''Omer''' (''Omer Fabbrica Italiana Motocarri''), a historical brand of mopeds located in [[Reggio Emilia]]. It was an [[Italian]] brand that in 19 ...4-stroke motor – a miniature 350! I knew I had to have one. However, over the ensuing years despite chasing a few leads down I realized that I was not go

...a cross section through a gun barrel and sight. [[Piaggio]] S.P.A. is now the sole owner. ...arna]]. There is a small company [[museum]] in the city, situated next to the oldest production facilities.

{{Racing car | Tyres = [[Bridgestone]]<br />[[BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik AG|BBS]] Wheels (front and rear): 13"

|Layout & Class:||[[FF layout|FF]] [[mid-size car|mid-size]] ...r [[Fiat Croma]] (project ''Tipo 4''). The Tempra shares its platform with the [[Lancia Dedra]] and [[Alfa Romeo 155]].

...mobiles that were then available. Just think, Fiat was founded in the same year, 1899. ...tisement announced ' lets you start from stationary as efficiently as with the best clutch'. Between 1926 and 1928 about 100 motorcycles were produced.

...Image:1955FiatV8BerlinettaCoupe.jpg|280px|1955 Fiat 8V Berlinetta Coupe, 1 of only 3 built by Fiat.]] | Class || [[Sports car]]

...hy of constant improvement and perfection based on the results of a series of experiences. ...for the Sprint (2380 wheelbase), it was decided to use the shorter one for the roadster (2250 wheelbase) as it was lighter and easier to handle.

...o made with the [[Reggiano]] designed body at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''']] The Stanguellini Tradition<br>

...ferent layouts as and when they were the best solution at the time to meet the design parameters. ...ger at Fiat by 1937 and he had become director of the engineering division of Fiat by 1950.

:''"600" can also refer to the later [[Fiat Seicento]]'' | Class || [[City car]]

...4.0 litres. The F12berlinetta was named "The Supercar of the Year 2012" by car magazine [[Top Gear (magazine)|''Top Gear'']]. ...passo d'oro]] ADI. Accepting the award was Ferrari’s Senior Vice President of Design, [[Flavio Manzoni]].

...on plants, as is common in electric trains; from chemical energy stored on the vehicle in batteries or diesel fuel; from nuclear energy, on nuclear submar ...reduce the wear on brake systems, and reduce the total energy requirement of a journey.

...ale of a portion of the business. Sr. Ferrari envisioned producing 100 of the small cars per week. His management team disagreed with an ambitious launc ...their market image as the most powerful, fastest production [[GT cars]] in the world. Price was a problem.

...ing mechanical Volkswagen, and marketed under the name "Puma" at the price of 1,300,000 lire with motor preparation or 440,000 lire in mounting kit. A copy of the Buggy "Puma" in 1974 was the protagonist of the film "Altrimenti ci arrabbiamo" played by Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.

|Year || 2007 ...] centre. They split from the firm and finished the development, marketing the bike as their own.

...ange [[gear ratio]]s automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears [[manual transmission|manually]]. (Simila ...ally more efficient. (This balance may finally shift with the introduction of practical [[continuously variable transmission]]s; see below.)

{{Racing car | Tyres = [[Pirelli]] P Zero<br />[[BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik AG|BBS]] Wheels (front and rear): 13"

...Milan which only the most elite could own. Today Isotta-Fraschini is a set of several companies. ...founders, [[Cesare Isotta]] and [[Oreste Fraschini]]. This high-end luxury car marque was established as Fabbrica Automobili Isotta-Fraschini. Prior to es

...]]. It is one of the world's most popular [[spectator sport]]s and perhaps the most thoroughly [[commercialization|commercialized]]. === The Start===

...aJeannin1932WP.jpg|200px|right|thumb|'''''Jeannin'' victorious in the ''GP of Rome'' in 1932''']] ...from the remains of "[[Nagase & Ray]]" and was moved to [[France]] taking the [[brand]] "'''Constructions Mécaniques Jonghi'''" and later became both "'

...rder-bottom:1px solid #999;" |[[Image:Ferrari F50.jpg|280px|Ferrari F50 at the Scarsdale Concours]] ...t was developed from the 3.5L V12 used in the 1992 Ferrari F92 Formula One car.

...e is one of only two Italian Formula One World Champions in the history of the sport. ...Miglia]] in a Ferrari sports car that he eventually started racing on four wheels regularly.

...]]. It is one of the world's most popular [[spectator sport]]s and perhaps the most thoroughly [[commercialization|commercialized]]. === The Start===

|Class:||[[Luxury car]] |Body Style:||4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]] (''Lancia'')<br>2-door [[coupé]] ''([[Pininfarina]])''<br>2-door

...anciabeta.jpg|280px]]'''Lancia Beta Spider at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''' |Body style || 4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]] (berlina)<br>2-door [[coupé]]<br>2-door [[Targa top|targa]] (Spid

...ket), including the Junior proved one of the many financial speculation of the period, intended to end up like a soap bubble? ...] may be considered not only the pioneers but the true founding fathers of the Italian automotive industry.

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

...state of F1 technical and sporting regulations, as well as the history of the technical regulations since 1950. ''Accurate as of 21 December 2005''

...sp;GT''', which 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&n ...ost as soon as it was introduced, the Spyder was selected by [[Forbes]] as the Best GT for 2001.

...ly in the [[automobile|automotive]] industry for listing the maximum power of [[internal-combustion engine]]s. The various types of horsepower (metric) are:

| Aka || Gold Leaf model was also sold as the Alfetta 159i in some markets | Body style || 4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]<br>2-door [[coupe]]

...]. There have been five generations of the car, each separated by a period of roughly five years. ...irst-generation Quattroporte of 1963, which bore a striking resemblance to the earlier drawing.

...in the late 1980s by Claudio Zampolli (an Italian [[Ferrari]] dealer) and the record producer [[Giorgio Moroder]]. ...oder" badge, as Giorgio Moroder pulled out of the Cizeta project in 1990. The prototype remains with Giorgio Moroder to this day.

|Car Team || 20 - [[Joe Gibbs Racing]] |Previous Year || 2005

...motDB2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''Bimota DB2 at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]]''' '''Bimota''' is an [[Italian]] [[motorcycle]] [[company]] located in the city of [[Rimini]].

...ts torpedo''' is a racing car model, produced from [[1950]] to [[1956]] by the italian company [[Bandini|Bandini Cars]]. ...st) and the many victories gained in different categories by the two sides of [[Atlantic Ocean]].

| Caption || The start of a [[Formula One]] race in 2008 ...]]. It is one of the world's most popular [[spectator sport]]s and perhaps the most thoroughly [[commercialization|commercialized]].

...9;" |[[Image:1957 Maserati 250F Grand Prix Recreation.JPG|280px|Recreation of a 1957 Maserati 250F]] | [[List of Formula One World Constructors' Champions|Constructors' Championships]] ||

...h birthday, 50 special edition Murciélagos were built up during the autumn of 2003. ...2004 for the 2005 model year. The roadster features similar performance to the coupe with a more aggressive rear flank, as well as a considerably higher

...l equipment brand is famous for quality, simplicity, and efficiency; while the motorcycles in their day gained notoriety for being robust and innovative. ...founded almost on a whim by [[Pietro Laverda]] junior (son of the founder of

|Layout & Class:||[[FF layout|FF]] [[supermini car|supermini]] ...[[supermini car]] produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Fiat]]. The Uno was launched in 1983 and built in its homeland until 1995, with product

| Team(s) || [[Team Lotus|Lotus]], [[Cooper Car Company|Cooper]], [[Lola Cars|Lola]], [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari]], [[Honda |Video || John Surtees driving a [[Ferrari]] in the 1964 Grand Prix

...t suspension.triddle.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The front suspension components of a [[Ford Model T]].]] ...ge from damage and wear. The design of front and [[rear suspension]] of a car may be different.

...che]] called Nuvolari "''The greatest driver of the past, the present, and the future.''". ...e title. He won four other Grands Prix including a second Targa Florio and the [[Monaco Grand Prix]].

...age:bertonex191300.jpg|280px]]'''Fiat X1/9 at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''' | Class || [[Sports car]] / [[Roadster]]

'''Osella''' is an [[Italy|Italian]] racing car manufacturer and former [[Formula One]] team based in Volpiano near [[Turin ...se to [[Formula Two]] in [[1975]] achieving some success with its own car (the Osella FA2); [[François Migault]] scored one point.

...umb|215px|[[Michael Schumacher]] driving a modern '''Formula One car''' at the [[2004 United States Grand Prix]]]] ...e current Formula One regulations specify that cars must be constructed by the racing teams themselves.

...Army Air Corps used them to form its first heavy bomber squadron in 1918. The Caproni factories used its big productive capacity and tecnology, in other ...marque name "Capriolo" (the word Capriolo, is the name of a small deer in the [[Italian]] language).

|colspan=2|''This article is part of the [[automobile]] series.'' ...] and [[convertible]] versions have been produced. Construction is mainly of [[Graphite-reinforced plastic|carbon fiber]].

...nly perceived as the stepping stone to the higher and more expensive ranks of motorsports. ...i F50. A kart like this can be driven by race licence holders over the age of 11.

[[Image:IMGP3711.jpg|thumb|left|300px|'''ATS at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy''']]] ...tween [[1963]] and [[1965]], formed after the famous "[[History of Ferrari#The great walkout|Palace Revolution]]" at [[Ferrari]].

! [[List of Formula One World Constructors' Champions|Constructors' Championships]] ! [[List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions|Drivers' Championships]]

...career at the highest level. In 1979 he finished second by four points in the championship to teammate [[Jody Scheckter]]. ...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,

...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, especially th ...re_repair_shop.JPG|thumb|300px|left|A tire repair shop in Vologda, Russia. The text painted says "Tire mounting" (''Shinomontazh'')]]

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...n, construction, and equipment to minimise the occurrence and consequences of [[automobile accident]]s. ([[Road traffic safety]] more broadly includes r ...njury-related deaths, an estimated total of 1.2 million in 2004, or 25% of the total from all causes.

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...always uncertainty about the future of the sport, and disagreements about the direction in which Formula One should progress. ...ng spectator sport as the drivers are encouraged to reduce risk to satisfy the funders.

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| Class || [[Luxury car]], [[Sport car]], [[Racing car]] <small>''This article is about the 1930's Alfa Romeo 8C. For the new sports coupe, see [[Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione]].''</small>

| Current year || 2007 ...first Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide in 1985. Melbourne is now the host of this event.]]

| Class || [[Small family car]] ...een 1979 and 1994, the second generation running from 1993 until 1999, and the third generation Delta entering production in 2008. It was first shown in

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

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...mpact 1939 Ardea. It was a 20° narrow-angle engine displacing just 903 cc, the smallest V4 ever built. Bore and stroke were new again at 65 mm by 68 mm, a ...houses automobilistiche|Casa]] [[Torino|Torinese]] from [[the 1939]] [[to the 1953]].

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...e Forever (film)|Diamonds Are Forever]]'' ([[1971 in film|1971]]). This is the first and only Bond film to be directed by [[Peter R. Hunt]], who before wa ...w]] suit; Broccoli noticed him as a Bond-type man, because of physique and the character's elements, and offered him an audition.

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...[Piaggio|Piaggio & Co. SpA]], Europe's largest motorcycle manufacturer and the world's fourth largest motorcycle manufacturer by unit sales. ...ed the industry in ground-breaking innovation &mdash; for the greater part of its history.