0-to-60 times: effective or deceptive?

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Many automotive enthusiasts take a negative view towards the altering of test results to obtain 'actual' 0-60 mph acceleration figures for cars with traction-control. However, even supposedly raw data is not that accurate as many variables also affect performance.

author: Reynolds, Kim
Measurement, Testing, Motor vehicles, Acceleration (Mechanics), Acceleration

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Charmed by a snake

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American stock car racing in 1997 will see the entry of Chrysler's Viper GTS-R road car. The car features improvements in intake systems and will have retuned camshafts, a strengthened but lightened chassis and a responsive power-assisted steering system.

author: Hill, Derek John
Product/Service Evaluation, Automobiles, Racing, Race cars, Chrysler Corp., C, Dodge Viper (Automobile)

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General Motors EV1

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The EV1, an electric vehicle designed and built by General Motors, represents a failed attempt at solving today's pollution and transportation problems. It is severely limited in terms of range and requires more advanced fuel cell technology.

author: Reynolds, Kim
General Motors Corp., GM, Electric vehicles

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subjects list: Evaluation, Product information, Automobile industry
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