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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.
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 ...
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 Siva S160 Spyder is an automobile which was produced during the 1970s in Great Britain by Siva Engineering. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Conceived as a Hillman Imp -engined GT car for British sports car manufacturer Marcos , the car was ultimately re-designed to become the Siva S160 Spyder. [ 3 ]
Due to the confusing nature of the names "Maserati Coupé" and "Maserati Spyder" (which could refer to any coupé or convertible Maserati has made) the Coupé and Spyder are both commonly referred to as the 4200 GT, [7] [8] which is an evolution of the prior model name and a reference to the increase in engine displacement from 3.2 L (3,217 cc ...
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The Laviolette was the second C8 model to be developed, and was unveiled by Spyker at AutoRAI 2001. [5] The Laviolette has the same Audi 4.2-litre V8 engine producing 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) as the Spyder, but replaces the Spyder's retractable soft top roof with a fixed glass canopy and an integrated roof air intake, making it the first C8 Coupé. 55 Laviolettes were built in total.
We come in contact with it all the time, but the markings on the one-dollar bill remain shrouded in mystery. Until now. 1. The Creature. In the upper-right corner of the bill, above the left of ...