Racing Class: LMP1 Engine: TDI 120º V6 3,700 cc Power: 540 HP Torque: Over 665 lb-ft Weight: 900 kg Transmission: XTrac 6 speed Sequential Drivetrain: Mid engine, Rear wheel drive Additional Information: 2011 24 hours of Le Mans winner
Engine: 1799 cm3 (78-92 hp-From the VW 1500) - 3600 cm3 (166 hp-From the Ford Falcon Sprint)
Transmission: 4-speed manual from the VW 1500
Drivetrain: Front-engine-rear-wheel drive
Country: Argentina
Info: 104 units produced (only 3 of them with the Falcon Sprint engine).
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Engine: 1799 cm3 (78-92 hp-From the VW 1500) - 3600 cm3 (166 hp-From the Ford Falcon Sprint)
Transmission: 4-speed manual from the VW 1500
Drivetrain: Front-engine-rear-wheel drive
Info: 104 units produced (only 3 of them with the Falcon Sprint engine).
Body Style: 2-door hardtop, Engine:331 cu in (5.4 L) FirePower V8 [1955 C-300], 354 cu in (5.8 L) FirePower V8 [1956 300B] (340 hp), 354 cu in (5.8 L) FirePower V8 (355 hp, option) Power: 300-355 HP Weight: 1,240 lbs. (562 kg.) Transmission: 2-speed PowerFlite automatic, 3-speed manual Drive train: front engine, rear-wheel drive
With the development of it's hemispherical head V8 engine, Chrysler had a top performer in the early 1950s. Chrysler engineers perfected the 331cu. in. "hemi" and proved its race worthiness in Europe at LeMans with the Cunningham C4-R race cars. Chrysler wanted to create a high performance luxury car using this engine. They created the C-300 and it was named such because of it's power output. It was the first postwar American production car to have 300 horsepower.
Called the "Gentleman's fast car," the Chrysler C-300 was designed by non other than Virgil Exner and was the beginning of Chrysler Corp's. "Forward Look" designs. It's front clip was taken from the Imperial but the rest didn't look like an Imperial. The C-300 was Chrysler's flagship model. With a base price of $4,109 ($40,500 today), it featured leather upholstery, PowerFlite transmission, well designed instrumentation, and high performance.
Displacing 331.1 cubic inches with a compression ratio of 8.5:1, it was fitted with a pair of Carter WFB 550-cfm four-barrel carburetors; a high-lift, solid-lifter camshaft; and a fairly large-diameter exhaust system with free-flow mufflers. Riding on a heavy-duty stiff suspension, it handled like a giant sports car--so well, in fact, that at Daytona in 1955, Tim Flock took first place on both the road course and in the flying mile in a C-300. The C-300s easily dominated NASCAR that year and in 1956, winning the championship hands-down both years. The C-300 was a racecar aimed at the NASCAR circuits that was sold for the road for homologation purposes.
For 1956, Chrysler the C-300 was revised as the 300B with minor exterior changes. The companion of this generation was the DeSoto Adventurer which shared the same mechanics as the 300B. The 300B had a larger 354 cu. in. engine with an optional performance package producing 355 horsepower. The 300B was the first American car to produce 1 horsepower per cubic inch. The 300B had a top speed of 140 mph.
Despite the 300 arousing interest from it's performance, production was relatively low. Chrysler sold 1,725 C-300s in 1955 and 1,102 300Bs in 1956. Chrysler introduced the redesigned 300C in 1957. Amongst the 300 letter series, the first generation Chrysler 300 is amongst the most iconic and collectable. Many consider the 1955 Chrysler 300 as the first muscle car.
Body Style: 2-door hardtop, Engine:331 cu in (5.4 L) FirePower V8 [1955 C-300], 354 cu in (5.8 L) FirePower V8 [1956 300B] (340 hp), 354 cu in (5.8 L) FirePower V8 (355 hp, option) Power: 300-355 HP Weight: 1,240 lbs. (562 kg.) Transmission: 2-speed PowerFlite automatic, 3-speed manual Drive train: front engine, rear-wheel drive
With the development of it's hemispherical head V8 engine, Chrysler had a top performer in the early 1950s. Chrysler engineers perfected the 331cu. in. "hemi" and proved its race worthiness in Europe at LeMans with the Cunningham C4-R race cars. Chrysler wanted to create a high performance luxury car using this engine. They created the C-300 and it was named such because of it's power output. It was the first postwar American production car to have 300 horsepower.
Called the "Gentleman's fast car," the Chrysler C-300 was designed by non other than Virgil Exner and was the beginning of Chrysler Corp's. "Forward Look" designs. It's front clip was taken from the Imperial but the rest didn't look like an Imperial. The C-300 was Chrysler's flagship model. With a base price of $4,109 ($40,500 today), it featured leather upholstery, PowerFlite transmission, well designed instrumentation, and high performance.
Displacing 331.1 cubic inches with a compression ratio of 8.5:1, it was fitted with a pair of Carter WFB 550-cfm four-barrel carburetors; a high-lift, solid-lifter camshaft; and a fairly large-diameter exhaust system with free-flow mufflers. Riding on a heavy-duty stiff suspension, it handled like a giant sports car--so well, in fact, that at Daytona in 1955, Tim Flock took first place on both the road course and in the flying mile in a C-300. The C-300s easily dominated NASCAR that year and in 1956, winning the championship hands-down both years. The C-300 was a racecar aimed at the NASCAR circuits that was sold for the road for homologation purposes.
For 1956, Chrysler the C-300 was revised as the 300B with minor exterior changes. The companion of this generation was the DeSoto Adventurer which shared the same mechanics as the 300B. The 300B had a larger 354 cu. in. engine with an optional performance package producing 355 horsepower. The 300B was the first American car to produce 1 horsepower per cubic inch. The 300B had a top speed of 140 mph.
Despite the 300 arousing interest from it's performance, production was relatively low. Chrysler sold 1,725 C-300s in 1955 and 1,102 300Bs in 1956. Chrysler introduced the redesigned 300C in 1957. Amongst the 300 letter series, the first generation Chrysler 300 is amongst the most iconic and collectable. Many consider the 1955 Chrysler 300 as the first muscle car.
Years 1987 - 1989
Engine: 3.4l Twin turbo Boxer 6
Power: 469 hp
Weight: 1147 kg
Power to weight: 2.44 kg/hp
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Drivetrain: Rear engine RWD
Introduced for the 1987 model year and based on the Porsche 911, the CTR featured an enlarged and highly tuned version of Porsche's 3.2 litre flat-six cylinder engine, lightened body panels, an integrated roll cage (adding chassis stiffness in addition to occupant safety), upgraded suspension and braking systems, a custom-designed transmission, and several unique trim pieces such as polyurethane bumpers, and the use of the fender-mounted oil filter (a Porsche feature for the 1972 MY only) necessitated by relocating the oil tank forward to clear the intercooler on that side.
Much attention was given to aerodynamic considerations, with the body being de-guttered seam welded and the use of filler panels for the door pillars and 935-style mirrors. Prototype models had NACA-style intercooler intake ducts over the rear fenders (later dropped, as it was discovered that air was pulled out, rather than in, at speed due to a low-pressure area), while later models had additional slots in the rear bumper corners for the air to exit.
Developing 469 hp (350 kW) and 408 lb·ft (553 N·m) of torque and weighing in it at only 2,530 pounds (1,147 kg), the CTR provided stellar performance, with a 0-60 mph time of around 4 seconds and a top speed in excess of 200 miles per hour (320 km/h). Although a small group of vehicles such as the Ferrari F40 and Porsche 959 were faster to 60 miles per hour (97 km/h), the Yellowbird could outperform all competition when it came to top speed, topping out at 211 miles per hour (340 km/h), a top speed that made it the fastest sports car in the world at the time of its release.
The car received its nickname, Yellowbird, during testing by Road & Track magazine, whose staffers noted the contrast created by its yellow paintwork against the overcast skies on the day of their photo shoot.
Body Style: 4 door fastback (for GS and exclusively GZ), 5 door hatchback (for GSA), 5 door estate, 3 door van
Engine: 1-1.3l flat 4 air cooled (GSA), 2l Birotor Wankel (GZ)
Power: 54-65 HP for flat 4s and 107 HP for Birotor
Torque: 70-98 Nm for flat 4s, 140 Nm for Birotor
Weight: 900-950 kg
Transmission: 4 and 5 speed manuals, 3 speed semi automatic (Birotor used this one only)
Drivetrain: FF
Body Style: 2-door roadster Engine: 235 cu in (3.9 L) Blue Flame I6, 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8 (1955 only) Power: 150-195 HP Weight: 2,886 lb (1,309 kg) (1953–1954), 2,805 lb (1,272 kg) (1955) Transmission: 2-speed "Powerglide" automatic, 3-speed manual (1955 only) Drive train: front engine, rear-wheel drive
Harley Earl, as head of GM's Styling Section, was an avid fan of sporting cars. He recognized that GIs returning after serving overseas in the years following World War II were bringing home MGs, Jaguars, Alfa Romeos. In 1951, Nash Motors began selling an expensive two-seat sports car, the Nash-Healey, that was made in partnership with the Italian designer Pininfarina and British auto engineer Donald Healey, but there were few moderate-priced models. Earl convinced GM that they needed to build an inexpensive all-American two-seat sports car, and with his Special Projects crew began working on the new car in late 1951. The last time Chevrolet offered a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible/roadster body style was in 1938 with the Chevrolet Master.
The secretive effort was code-named "Project Opel" (after GM's German division Opel). The result was the hand-built, EX-122 pre-production Corvette prototype, which was first shown to the public at the 1953 General Motors Motorama on January 17, 1953 as a "dream car." When production began six months later, at an MSRP of US$3,513 ($34,982 in 2021), it had evolved into a considerably costlier car than the basic $2,000 roadster Harley Earl originally had in mind.
The 1953 model year was not only the Corvette's first production year, but at 300 produced it was also the lowest-volume Corvette. The cars were essentially hand-built and techniques evolved during the production cycle, so that each 1953 Corvette is slightly different. All 1953 models had Polo White exteriors, red interiors, and black canvas soft tops. Order guides showed heaters and AM radios as optional, but all 1953 models were equipped with both. Over two hundred 1953 Corvettes are known to exist today. They had independent front suspension, but featured a rigid axle supported by longitudinal leaf springs at the rear.
In 1954, 3,640 Corvettes were produced. New colors were available, Pennant Blue, Sportsman Red, and Black, in addition to Polo White. Again, the six-cylinder engine and Powerglide automatic were the only engine and transmission available and was not what sports car enthusiasts expected.
In the October 1954 issue of Popular Mechanics there was an extensive survey of Corvette owners in America. The surprising finding was their opinions in comparison to foreign sports cars. It was found that 36% of those taking the survey had owned a foreign sports car, and of that, half of them rated the Corvette as better than their previous foreign sports car. Nineteen percent rated the Corvette as equal to their foreign sports car and 22% rated the Corvette as inferior. While many were well pleased with the Corvette, they did not consider it as a true sports car. The principal complaint of the surveyed owners was the tendency of the body to leak extensively during rain storms.
Chevrolet debuted its 265 cu in small-block V8 in 1955 and the engine found its way into the Corvette. At first 1955 V8 Corvettes continued with the mandatory-option Powerglide automatic transmission (as did the few 6-cylinder models built), but a new three-speed manual transmission came along later in the year for V8 models only. Exterior color choices were expanded to at least five, combined with at least four interior colors. Even soft-tops came in three colors and different materials. Despite all this, only 700 1955 Corvettes were built, making it second only to 1953 in scarcity. Very few six-cylinder 1955 models were built, and all documented examples are equipped with automatic transmissions. The "V" in the Corvette emblem was enlarged and gold colored, signifying the V8 engine under the hood and 12 volt electrical systems, while 6-cylinder models retained the 6-volt systems used in 1953-54.
Although not a part of the original Corvette project, Zora Arkus-Duntov was responsible for the addition of the V8 engine and three-speed manual transmission. Duntov improved the car's marketing and image and helped the car compete with the new V8-engined Ford Thunderbird, and Studebaker Speedster, and turned the Corvette from its lackluster performance into a credible performer. In 1956 he became the director of high-performance vehicle design and development for Chevrolet helping him earn the nickname "Father of the Corvette."
The Corvette was planned to have a limited production run. But it's improvements led to the creation of a new car market in the U.S. and one of the most famous sports cars of all time.
First it was called "Renault GT", But it was produced as "Varela Andino GT".
It was produced in 2 series (the first one from 1970 to 1973 and the second one from 1974 to 1980). The first one had a Renault Ventoux engine (845 cm3, around 40 hp) and the second one had the Renault 12 engine (1.4 litre, around 70 hp).
Production: 110 units (1st one 10 units aproximately and the 2nd one 100).
Weight distribution: 45% (front) 55% (rear).
Pedals from the Renault 4.
Frontal springs made by AG.
Chassis made by Spina Hermanos.
Rims by SIAP.
Top speed of 105 mph.
There was also one prepared by Oreste Berta, wich had a top speed of 111 mph.
Body Style: 2-door convertible, 3-door hatchback Engine: 2.3L I4, 2.3L turbocharged I4, 2.8L V6, 3.3L V6, 3.8L V6, 4.2L V8, 5.0L HO 4-BBL V8, 5.0L HO EFI V8 Power: 86-210hp Torque: 119-295 lb-ft Weight: 1198-1325kg Transmission: 3-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic, 4-speed manual, 5-speed manual Drivetrain: front-engine, front-wheel drive Additional Information: the Mexican Market 3rd-generation Mustang from 1979 to 1986 was a rebadged US-spec Capri. The US-spec 3rd-gen Mustang is not included in this nomination. In the mid-1980s, the Capri RS was the quickest product Ford US had made; it had a 0-60 and quarter-mile time slightly faster than the Mustang SVO.
Body Style: 3 door hatchback, 5 door hatchback, 2 door convertible
Engine: 1.8-2.0l I4
Power: 100-170 HP
Torque: 150-228 Nm
Weight: 940-980 kg
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Drivetrain: FF
Note: Superboss is also included
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2960-3770-3818 cm3
The GS200 was the first argentinian car that passed the 124 mph.
Between 122 and 215 hp.
Last design of Battista Pininfarina, who died on April 3rd 1966.
All versions (Sedans: 300 - 300 S - 380 S- S - TS - L - SE - Grand Routier - GR _ Coupes: 380 - 380 W - TS - GS/GS200 - TS (1973) - GS (1973) - TSX - ZX) are included.
Participated in the 1969 84 Hours of Nürburgring. The team had J. M. Fangio and Oreste Berta as the team principals.
Drivers:
1st car: Rubén Luis Di Palma, Oscar "Cacho" Fangio and Carmelo Galbato.
2nd car: Gastón Perkins, Eduardo "Chino" Rodríguez Canedo and Jorge Cupeiro.
3rd car: Eduardo Copello, Alberto Rodríguez Larreta and Oscar Mauricio Franco.
Only the 3rd car finished. Ended 4th (1st in its category), with 67 hours in the lead and 334 laps.
Body style: 2-door coupe Engine: 7.0 L Twincharged LS7 V8 Power: 1104 HP / 6900 rpm Torque: 1055 lb-ft / 4500 rpm Weight: 1688 kg Transmission: 7-speed F1 paddle shift with auto mode Drivetrain: Mid engine, Rear wheel drive (MR) Additional Information: The Zenvo ST1 is a high performance sports car manufactured by Danish company Zenvo Automotive. It is the company's first model and is manufactured almost entirely by the hands of a small team of workers, with the exception of a CNC router.
Body Style: 2dr Coupe
Engine: 3.8L TTV6
Power: 710 hp
Torque: 585 lb-ft
Weight: 1740 kg (?)
Transmission: 6-speed auto
Drivetrain: F-AWD
Country: Japan/Italy
Additional Information: 50 built, limited edition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the GT-R in 2019 - Price of about $1 million
