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Chevy's 327 Proved You Don't Need A Big Block To Win Races
Chevy made waves with its engine designs throughout history. Its small-block 327 proved that size wasn't the only thing that could help you win races.
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The History Of Allison Transmission, And Why GM Is No Longer In The Picture
Allison transmissions were featured in General Motors vehicles for almost a century. The breakup between the companies was a long time in the making.
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Why Honda's F22C1 Engine In The S2000 Was Unique To The US
The Japanese automaker has produced some fantastic cars over the years, but few compare to the S2000 that launched with a high-revving 2.0-liter VTEC engine.
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Chevy Experimented With A 2-Rotor Corvette In '73
The rotary engine isn't very common today, but back in 1973, Chevy experimented with one of its own in a special concept design. It didn't get far, though.
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The History Of The Dual-Clutch Transmission
The history of the DTC stretches back to early 20th century, when inventors explored ways to make gear changes smoother long before modern electronics existed.
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This Is The Rarest Chevy Engine Ever Made (And The Cars It Powered)
It was nicknamed the Mystery Motor and the Porcupine. Whatever you call it, this engine is so rare that only nine examples are still known to exist.
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The Rise And Fall Of Front-Engine F1 Cars: What Really Forced The Switch
Formula 1 racing wasn’t always at the forefront of automotive engineering. In the early days, the sport used front-engine cars, but eventually had to switch.
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Why Did Cars Stop Using Bench Seats, And Could They Come Back?
Cars used to use bench seats in the front, but now bucket seats are the standard choice today. Here's why that is, as well as whether bench seats could return.
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This Commer Engine Had A Clever Trick That Set It Apart
In the 1950s, Commer created a special engine known as the TS3. Its unique design allowed it to stand out, and many still recognize it today.
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When (And Why) Did Cars Switch From Leaded To Unleaded Fuel?
The first gallon of leaded gasoline was sold in 1923, and it wasn't officially banned until decades later. Why did the toxic fuel endure despite known risks?
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These Are Ford's 5 Biggest Sales Flops
For a company that popularized the automobile, Ford has had its fair share of flops. And by flops, we mean cars that failed to impress buyers and fizzled out.
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The First Car With Power Windows Is Older Than You Might Think
Power windows go back many decades, to an era of innovation that preceded electrical operation. Instead, they worked by way of complex hydraulics.
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Why Did Car Tires Switch From Inner Tubes To A Tubeless Design?
Older car tires used to use inner tubes for their tires, but tubeless designs have reigned supreme in the modern era. Here's why the switch was made.
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Chrysler's Slant-6 Was An Oddly Tilted Engine That Refused To Die
Chrysler created the Slant-Six all the way back in 1960. Despite its odd design, it lasted for a long time, and it even inspired the design of a concept car.
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Ayrton Senna's Secret IndyCar Test With Penske Was Closer To Greatness Than Anyone Realized
Formula 1 champ Senna had lots of reasons to give IndyCar racing a whirl at the end of the 1992 season. The results spark questions about what might have been.
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GM Nearly Shut Down The Corvette Program, And Ford May Have Accidentally Saved It
With all the hoopla that surrounds the Chevy Corvette these days, it's hard to remember the days seven decades ago when it was an endangered species.
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North America's First Tire Factory Didn't Make Car Tires At First
BFGoodrich made history by creating North America's first tire factory in Akron, Ohio. However, it originally didn't manufacture car tires at all.
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5 Of The Largest 4-Cylinder Engines Ever Made (Ranked By Displacement)
Four-cylinder engines are usually kept small to minimize vibrations. But the size and power of the five largest four-cylinders are tough to beat.
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Ford 428 Vs. Pontiac 428: Here's How The Engines Compare
The Pontiac and Ford 428 cubic-inch engines ruled the late '60s and early '70s, but they also share a dirty little secret you need to know about.
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5 Old School Car Accessories No One Uses Anymore
From minibar gloveboxes to record players, cars came with accessories that show automakers were once bold, creative, and only mildly concerned with safety.
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Pan Am Tried A Rooftop Airport Hub In NYC, And The Result Was A Fatal Mistake
Everyone was optimistic about new ideas in aviation and city life in the 1970s — until Pan Am's rooftop experiment collapsed in a dramatic fashion.
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Why Chrysler's Secret Ball-Stud Hemi Never Stood A Chance
In the late 1960s, Chrysler created the Ball-Stud Hemi as a leaner alternative to its heavy big-blocks, but it arrived at the wrong place and wrong time.
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5 Concept Pontiacs That Never Made It To Production
There are many Pontiac concepts out there, but there are five models worth mentioning in particular, even though they never made it to production.
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Volkswagen Restored Azul, The Blue 1977 Bus That Miraculously Survived The Palisades Fire
It stands as a tale of hope, passion, and automotive enthusiasm, the kind of story that us car nerds can't get enough of.
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Why Metric And Imperial Horsepower Are Different
Metric horsepower is different from imperial horsepower, which can be pretty confusing. Here's why those numbers don’t line up as neatly as you’d expect.
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Why Modern Engines Still Measure Power Output In Horsepower
Have you ever wondered why we still measure an engine's output in horsepower? It all started as clever marketing, but the term never went away.
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Here's What That Boomerang On The Back Of Old School Limos Was For
Many old school limousines had a boomerang attached to their back. While it's certainly stylistic, that strangely-shaped addition wasn't just for aesthetics.
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