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The roadster engine and drive shaft are offset from the centerline of the car. This allows the driver to sit lower in the chassis and facilitates a weight offset which is beneficial on oval tracks. [17] One story of why this type of racing car is referred to as a "roadster" is that a team was preparing a new car for the Indianapolis 500.
Inspired by the Porsche 356 which was created by Ferry Porsche, as well as Spyder prototypes built and raced by Walter Glöckler starting in 1951, the factory decided to build a car designed for use in auto racing. [12] The Porsche 550 Spyder was introduced at the 1953 Paris Auto Show. [13]
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a high performance sports car manufactured by German marque Porsche. [6] The 918 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid powered by a mid-mounted naturally aspirated 4.6 L (4,593 cc) V8 engine, developing 447 kW (608 PS; 599 hp) at 8,700 RPM, with two electric motors delivering an additional 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp) for a combined output of 652 kW (875 hp) and 1,280 N⋅m (944 lbf ...
When automobiles arrived it was applied to a light two-seater with minimal coachwork. The term was interchangeable with spyder, derived from a light form of phaeton carriage known as a spider. [4] Originally meant to denote a faster and lighter vehicle than a touring car, the two terms eventually became interchangeable. [5]
Full-size car, middle range model Concord: 1951 1952 1 Full-size car, least expensive model Cranbrook: 1951 1953 1 Full-size car, top-range model Belvedere: 1954 1970 Chrysler B platform: 7 Top line model, 1954-1955, Mid-range model full-size car until 1965; intermediate car until 1970 Plaza: 1954 1958 1 Entry-level car Savoy: 1954 1964 ...
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Wolf spider. What they look like: With over 200 species of wolf spiders crawling around, it’s no wonder that they range in size and appearance.“The largest species can be up to an inch and a ...
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