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NASCAR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (#)

„Some have wondered why "major league" NEXTEL drivers are allowed to compete in the "minor league" Busch races with such frequency, and whether Busch is an adequate developmental series. Sportswriter Bob Margolis noted that much of this is due to the similarities between the cars used in the two series (they are mostly alike except for the engines), and the desire for NEXTEL drivers to get as much practice time as possible to learn about the track and car setup before the main race ...“

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just-auto.com Factsheet on Porsche (#)

„Ing. Porsche AG), (pronounced "porsh-uh") is a German manufacturer of sports cars, founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche, the engineer who created the first Volkswagen. The company is located in Zuffenhausen, a city district of Stuttgart. Porsche has a reputation for producing high-end sports vehicles that, despite their high performance, are reliable and tractable enough to be used for daily driving, and of high manufacturing quality and durability.“

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ZAP Engages Lotus Engineering for EV Feasibility Studies (#)

„Unfortunately, the cost of traction batteries with high specific power and capacity plus long life is still sky-high. That is why the only pure BEV applications we'll be seeing in the next few years are small sports cars and light-duty commercial vehicles. Some organizations, especially those on a use-it-or-lose-it cap ex budget, would rather eat the amortization than suffer the recurring fuel costs of a regular truck. Moreover, in some work environments, e.g.“

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Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/01/16

AUTO PEOPLE -- Marketing Evolution’s Rex Briggs, Legendary Pat Ryan; Who’s Shifting Gears? More (#)

„Briggs: I really love work and the challenge of isolating the effects of different marketing influences. But when I am not working, I love to take my sports cars to the racetrack, strap on a helmet and go all out. There is something Zen-like when racing into a corner and sorting out breaking, gear and cornering. The mind is so engaged in the moment that there is no room to worry about work, or wonder if you should check your Blackberry.“

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Tesla Reveals High-Profile Electric Roadster; Calculates EV is More Than 3x as Efficient (WTW) as Fuel Cell Vehicle (#)

„There are no pumping losses associated with a high-displacement gasoline engine, so there is almost no efficiency penalty at all for adding in extra peak power. What this means though is they can market a vehicle to be competetive price-wise with high-end sports cars. Making the vehicle have less performance competetive with a $14000 econobox however would be difficult, as the LiION batteries likely cost more than that by themselves ...“

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Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/07/20

Dodge Aims High With Demon Roadster Concept (#)

„“In the manner of timeless British sports cars, the interior of the Dodge Demon is purposely functional, not frivolous,” says Dan Zimmerman, principal interior designer. “Everything relating to the driving experience is emphasized. Everything you need – the gauges, circular AC outlets, radio – is encapsulated in a cross-bar brushed aluminum bezel that also accentuates the width of the cabin.”“

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2007 Toyota FT-HS Concept - Latest News, Features, and Auto Show Coverage - Automobile Magazine (#)

„Toyota insiders recognize that, to go up against established sports cars, their entry needs a compelling differentiating quality. "We want to do something original," says Hunter. "We asked ourselves, 'What can we do that no one else can do?' The answer was a hybrid." The FT-HS is a hybrid sports car--the name stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sports.“

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just-auto.com Factsheet on Jaguar (#)

„The company is now owned by the Ford Motor Company. Jaguar is known for its luxury saloons and sports cars, market segments it has been in since the 1930s. Jaguar merged with the British Motor Corporation (the Austin-Morris combine) to form British Motor Holdings in 1966. After merger with Leyland and Rover, the resultant company then became British Leyland Motor Corporation in 1968.“

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Mitsubishi Accelerates Electric Vehicle Work, Announces New Research Vehicle and Testing Partners (#)

„for more proof here is a link to the model I drive every day: (http://www.daihatsu.com/catalogue/cuore/index.html) It's a great car, perfect for passing SUV's and sports cars in real driving conditions (peak hour) being so small I can squeeze past a bus with out changing lanes, change lanes in to smaller gaps and park where you would never dream of parking.“

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Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/10/12

You’re Outta Here - AutoWeek (#)

„Jackson said Martin was dropped from Speed for inaccuracies in his commentary during the broadcasts, specifically in comments on muscle cars, and because of columns published in Martin’s magazine, Sports Car Market, suggesting that the muscle car boom was losing steam and warning readers of questionable bidding practices at auctions ...“

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Porsche Sportec SPR1 - RSportsCars.com (#)

„The Sportec SPR1’s heart, situated inside the rear end, is a twin-turbo flat-6 engine featuring more than 800 bhp. This power allows performance ratings high above the possibilities of comparable sports cars. Thus, the coupe sprints to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, to 124 mph in 8.7 seconds and is capable of a top speed above 236 mph.“

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Acura previews 2008 NSX with Advanced Sports Car Concept (#)

„I have high hopes for this car. As a fan of sports cars in general I have to say, Honda has really been dragging their feet on this one. The NSX was underpowered and underwhelming from after the first year. I want to believe Honda knows what it is doing, but if it never does it, then they obviously don't.“

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2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 revealed (#)

„Chrysler has revealed the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 — a more powerful version of its popular two-seat sports cars. It will arrive in Dodge showrooms in North America this summer. The SRT model gains an additional 90 horsepower from the new 8.4-liter powerplant, for a total of 600 hp and 560 lb.-ft.“

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iZoom Site (#)

„"Does anyone actually need a Porsche?" asks Wolfgang Durheimer, Porsche board member and head of Porsche vehicle research and development. "Let's be brutally frank," he continues, "no one really need our sports cars. Their practical value is not very high."“

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Report: Porsche profits $28,000 per car (#)

„What insult are you talking about, I said they are bad ass sports cars. But they are not above criticism, they are not as beautiful as the true exotics, and they aren't a bargain for there performance. Porsche is still on my short list of money is no object dream cars.“

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Razor redux: Dodge readies Solstice-fighting roadster (#)

„"I miss the bad old days when every maker had some wow cars going for them. Sports cars, rally cars, and just some really atypical cars. I hope some sense of wonder and "wow" comes from all of this soon."“

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European Automotive Hall of Fame (#)

„Under Nuccio's guidance, Carrozzeria Bertone produced numerous landmark sports cars, including the Lamborghini Miura, Espada and Countach; the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint and Montreal; the Iso Grifo; Lancia Stratos; Fiat 850 Spider and the Dino Coupe.“

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Compare New Sports Cars at Automobile Magazine (#)

„New Sports Car comparison tools can help navigate through the sea of information given by the manufacturers so you can easily see the differences between car models. Select an option below to compare new Sports Cars today.“

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10Best Cars: Best Performance Car - 10Best Cars - Car and Driver January 2006 (#)

„But the hard-riding, rattle-prone Vettes of yesteryear are history. Standard Vette, convertible, or Z06—for the money, these star-spangled sports cars offer an unbeatable combination of performance, style, and surprising utility.  “

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Comparison Test: The 13 Quickest Cars You Can Buy - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Scared their delicate drivetrains with their spindly little halfshafts would snap like Slim Jims after a few hard launches. Scared their effete little sports cars wouldn't be too impressive on a good old American dragstrip.“

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European Automotive Hall of Fame (#)

„He produced sports cars and racing cars on an industrial basis, so he could offer them at reasonable prices. Even his Grand Prix models were series-produced. And they were good.“

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Automotive News (#)

„ MG last week took its first steps to restart production. In Birmingham, England, two preproduction MGTF sports cars were built at the former MG Rover plant at Longbridge ...“

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IZoom.com - the online home for auto enthusiasts (#)

„McCabe hopes for regional and national MiniFASTCARs leagues, and says that control stations can be install in sports bars as far as 50 miles from the nearest facility.“

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Honda to Debut Hybrid Sports Car Concept at Geneva (#)

„Sports cars: it's all about petal to the metal, max acceleration then stomp on the break at the next red light. Hybrid makes sense when testosterone overpowers the brain.“

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Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/02/05

AutoWeek (#)

„BACK TO:   AW Home  |   Motorsports News   |   Sports Cars“

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Early look: Toyota Hybrid X concept (#)

„Thats the worst thing a car can do. Not only that but the Prius design has less drag coefficient than most sports cars. Its FUNCTIONAL.“

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Toyota to Show Hybrid Sports Car Concept in Detroit (#)

„Toyota proves that through light weight design and superior engineering sports cars can still be part of a sustainable tomorrow.“

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Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/01/03

UK: Melling eyes TVR manufacturing unit: Automotive News & Comment (#)

„Rochdale-based Melling Sports Cars is lining up to bid for TVR's closed manufacturing plant in Blackpool.“

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2007 Lexus LF-A Sports Car Concept - Latest News, Auto Show Coverage, and Future Cars - Automobile Magazine (#)

„Home  » Future Cars  » 2007 Lexus LF-A Sports Car Concept“

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New Sports Car Recalls & Problems at Automobile Magazine. (#)

„Home » New Cars » Recalls » Sports Cars“

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Sports Car Rebates, Incentives, & Best Sports Car Deals at Automobile Magazine (#)

„Home » New Cars » Rebates » Sports Cars“

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New Sports Cars | Research All New Sports Car Models at Automobile Magazine (#)

„Home » New Cars » Sports Cars“

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Compare New Cars at Automobile Magazine (#)

„ Sports Cars“

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Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept - RSportsCars.com (#)

„2007 Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept “

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Acura's Second Rear-Drive Concept: Detroit Preview - Popular Mechanics (#)

„The first was the Advanced Sedan Concept at the L.A. Auto Show. When a car company that, in it’s history, has had only one rear-drive car (the now-discontinued “

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:48 PM