Night of the iguana, sort of

Article Abstract:

A driver describes his participation in the development of the prototype Ford Contour SVT. The car is tested at a 24-hour car race. The SVT comes with a 200-hp DOHC 2.5-liter V-6 engine. Ford plans to put the SVT into production in 1996, possibly under the HO designation.

author: Phillips, John
Personal narratives, Product development, Automobile racing drivers, Race car drivers, Ford Contour (Automobile)

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The Billy Wagon

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Car and Driver magazine continues its tradition of creating unique cars with the Ford Taurus SHO Wagon. Features such as low-load springs give the station wagon ride and handling similar to the Taurus sedan. A V-6 engine produces 220 horsepower.

author: Phillips, John
Cover Story, Design and construction, Station wagons, Ford Taurus (Automobile)

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The lounge lizard

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An automobile by Ford is modified. The automobile was repainted, a police scanner installed, a supercharger installed, and lower-compression pistons installed. The car wound up with 355 horsepower. Performance is detailed.

author: Phillips, John
Ford Crown Victoria (Automobile)

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subjects list: Automobiles, Remodeling and renovation
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