September 9, 2010 – 5:34 am
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| Suzuki AS50 1969 |
Specification :
Manufacturer : Suzuki
Production : 1969
Engine : 50cc two stroke, rotary disk valve, single cylinder.
Source : www.cyclechaos.com
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Manufacturer : Audi
Productions : 1974
Engine : 5 cylinder power and 4 cylinder economy
Source : netcarshow.com
The Audi 100 was launched in 1976, with crisper styling and an unusual five-cylinder engine (the first gasoline 5 in the world – Mercedes-Benz had shown the way in 1974 with their three litre Diesel 5cyl in the Mercedes-Benz C111). It was initially a 100 bhp (74 kW) engine offering “5 cylinder power and 4 cylinder economy”, and later upgraded to 136 bhp (100 kW).
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August 15, 2010 – 12:31 pm
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| Suzuki A100A Go-Fer 1976 |
Specifications:
Manufacturer : Suzuki
Production : 1966-1976
Engine : 98cc, 2 stroke, Rotary disc-valve engine, Automatic (pump) lubrication.
Photo Credit : CycleChaos.com
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| Suzuki A100A Go-Fer 1976 |
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| Suzuki A100A Go-Fer 1966 |
January 3, 2011 – 12:19 pm
April 26, 2011 – 11:53 am
Manufacturer : Aston Martin
Productions : October 1958 – June 1963
Engine : all dohc I-6, 3670 cc, 240 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 240 lbs-ft @4250 rpm; Vantage: 266 bhp @5750 rpm
Transmission : 4-speed manual with optional overdrive or optional Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic
Source : netcarshow.com
Work on the DB4 started in 1956, at the same time as the DB Mark III. The key people involved in the development of the DB4 were general manager John Wyer, chassis designer Harold Beach, and engine designer Tadek Marek. Every major component in the DB4 was new. The four-seater body was design by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, using their ‘Superleggera’ system by which alloy panels are fixed to a tubular frame built onto the very strong platform chassis.
The entirely new car was shown at the London Motor show in 1958, sharing a stand with the DB Mark III which was to continue in production for almost a year. The DB4 was the first production car to capable of 0-100-0 mph in under 30 sec. claiming to reach the 100 mph mark in 21 seconds. A very impressive car that put Aston Martin back in competition with other Mediterranean sports car manufacturers.
A four-seater convertible was announced at the London Motor Show in 1961.
Manufacturer : Audi
Productions : 1985
Engine : 441 kW (600 PS/591 bhp)
Source : netcarshow.com
The Audi Sport Quattro S1 was introduced at the end of 1984 as an update to the Audi Sport Quattro. The car featured a inline 5-cylinder engine that displaced 2,110 cc (128.8 cu in) and produced an officialy quoted figure of 350 kW (480 PS/470 bhp). However, the turbocharger utilised a recirculating air system, with the aim of keeping the turbo spinning at high speed, and the actual figure was in excess of 500 bhp (373 kW/507 PS) at 8000 rpm. In addition to the improved power output, an aggressive aerodynamic kit was added that featured very distinctive wings and spoilers to the front and rear of the car to increase downforce. The weight was lightened to just 1,090 kg (2,403 lb), and now accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.1 seconds.
September 22, 2010 – 11:04 pm
Toyota Corona T10 1957–1959
Toyota Corona T10 Specifications :
Manufacturer : Toyota
Productions : 1957-1959
Assembly : Toyota City, Japan
Body style(s) : 4-door sedan
Layout : FR layout
Engine(s) : 995 cc (60.7 cu in)P engineStraight-4, 997 cc (60.8 cu in) P engineStraight-4
Transmission(s) : 3-speed manual transmission
Wheelbase : 94.5 in (2400.3 mm)
Length : 154 in (3911.6 mm)
Width : 57.9 in (1470.7 mm)
Height : 59.8 in (1518.9 mm)
Curb weight : 960 kg (2,100 lb)
Suspension : monocoque chassis structure, and an independent front suspension using double wishbones.
Photo Credit : 社員乙
September 19, 2010 – 1:41 am
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| Vespa 150 TAP 1956-1959 |
Vespa 150 TAP Specifications :
Manufacturer : Piaggio (France)
Productions : 1950′s
Photo Credit : Rama and symboles-et-traditions.com
The Vespa 150 TAP is an Italian Vespa scooter modified to transport a M20 75 mm recoilless rifle, which was used in the 1950s by the French Airborne Forces (Troupes aéroportées, or TAP). It was produced by Ateliers de Construction de Motocycles et Automobiles (ACMA), a licensed assembler of Vespas in France, in 1956 and 1959.
Its mounted M20, a U.S.-made light anti-armour cannon, was very light when compared to a standard 75mm cannon but was still able to penetrate 100 mm of armour by so-called HEAT warhead. The recoil is counteracted by venting propellant gases out the rear of the weapon which eliminated the need for a mechanical recoil system or heavy mounts, enabling the weapon to be fired from the Vespa frame.
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| Vespa 150 TAP 1956-1959 |
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| Vespa 150 TAP 1956-1959 |
The scooters would be parachute-dropped in pairs, accompanied by a two-man team. The gun was carried on one scooter, while the ammunition was loaded on the other. Due to the lack of any kind of aiming devices the recoilless rifle was never designed to be fired from the scooter, the gun was mounted on a tripod which was also carried by the scooter, before being fired.
The “Bazooka Vespa” was relatively cheap: Vespas cost roughly $500 at the time, and the M20s were plentiful. Roughly 800 of these scooters were deployed in the Algerian War.
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| Vespa 150 TAP 1956-1959 |
Source : wikipedia.org
January 30, 2011 – 10:40 am
Nissan R380-II Specification :
Manufacturer : Nissan
Productions : 1967
Engine : GR8 (6-cyl. in line, DOHC), 1,996cc
EngineMax. power : Over 162kW (220PS)/8,500rpm
EngineCarburetors : Weber 45 DCOE (x3)
Transmission : ZF 5-speed
Brakes : 4-wheel disc
Tires (front, rear) : 550L-15, 650L-15 (Dunlop R7)
The R380 set new speed records in 1965 and 1967. First, on October 6/14, 1965, the R380-I established 5 world records. Then, on October 8,1967, this commemorative car – Type II (modified type II) – set no fewer than 7 international records (50km, 50 miles, 100km, 100 miles, 200km, 200 miles, 1 hour) on a course in Yatabe, Ibaraki Pref. (driver: T. Yokoyama).
Source : www.classiccar.co.nz
Manufacturer : Honda
Productions : 1981
Engine : Twin cylinder Air-cooled Four-stroke, Single Over Head Cam Parallel twin.
Transmission : -
Honda introduced several 200 cm³ bikes with similar engines but different body variations in the 1980s. The model introduced in South Africa and Pakistan was known as the CD 200 “Road Master”. It was a detuned version of the Honda CD185 twin. The CD 200 sold more for its looks then performance as its square speedometer, huge front and rear mudguards, twin chrome exhausts, neatly tucked in choke behind handle bars and a chrome plated fuel tank with the Honda logo contributed to an interesting styling.
The bike was a cheap commuter vehicle with a claimed 100 miles (160 km) per gallon and a smooth ride. Too slow for a 200 cm³ bike, its top speed was only 70 mph (112 km/h) as the engine was detuned to keep maintenance cost to a minimum. This bike targeted users who wanted a comfortable cheap transport suitable for long routes with low maintenance. Use of simple drum breaks in rear and front and a single carburetor were other measures used to keep the maintenance low. The bike accelerated hard up to 65 mph (105 km/h); after that it was a flat ride. The engine had to be revved very hard to create any kind of excitement as the bike was too heavy (140 kg) for an engine that produced a modest 16 bhp.
This model suffered from various manufacturing faults like a noisy cam chain and an unreliable electrical starter (later models were upgraded with 12 volts CDI system in the UK.). In the UK the CD200 was affected by legislation restricting learner riders to bikes limited to 125 cm³ and 12bhp. Honda introduced a 125 cm³ Benly after the CD200 was withdrawn.The CD 200 Road Master was sold in South Africa until late 2004 and was used mainly as a courier/delivery bike.It retained the 6 volt electrics and points ignition.
