Lotus Esprit V8: attaining supercar status

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The V8 engine became Esprit's latest improvement with the current industry trend toward ultra-powered cars. The result is an exotic, powerful and classy car with a really impressive appearance although driving comfort is hampered by the Esprit's somewhat limited driver's space.

author: Hong, Patrick
Design and construction, Remodeling and renovation, Sports cars, Lotus Esprit (Automobile), Lotus Cars USA Inc.

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Rolex 24 hours of Daytona

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The Prototype Technology Group BMW M3 emerged victorious in the GTS-3 class of the 1997 Rolex 24 racing event at Daytona despite early body damage. The car was driven by Javier Quiros, Tom Hessert, Bill Auberlen, Derek John Hill and Boris Said. It emerged ninth overall.

author: Hill, Derek John
Achievements and awards, Daytona 500 (Automobile race), BMW 3-Series (Automobile), 1997 AD

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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
Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Automobiles, Racing, Race cars, Chrysler Corp., C, Dodge Viper (Automobile)

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