Porsche 912
The Porsche 912 was a sports car manufactured by Porsche GmbH of Germany between 1965 and 1969 as their entry-level model.
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Pontiac GTO First generation: 1964-1965
1964 The first Pontiac GTO was an option package for the Pontiac LeMans, obtainable with the two-door sedan, hardtop coupe, and convertible body styles. For US$ 296, it included the 389 in³ V8 (rated at 325 hp (242 kW) at 4800 rpm) with a single Carter AFB four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust, chromed valve covers and air cleaner, 7 blade clutch fan, a floor-shifted three-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter, stiffer springs, larger diameter front sway bar, wider wheels with 7.50 x 14 redline tires, hood scoops, and GTO badges. Optional equipment included a four-speed manual transmission, two-speed automatic transmission, a more powerful "Tri-Power" carburation rated at 348 hp (260 kW), metallic drum brake linings, limited slip differential, heavy-duty coolin...
Ford Mustang – The beginning
The Ford Mustang is an American classic, originally based on the Ford Falcon compact. The first manufacture Mustang rolled off the assembly line in Dearborn, Michigan on March 9, 1964, and was introduced to the public at the New York World's Fair on April 17, 1964, and through all three American television networks on April 19. It was one of the most successful product launches in automotive history. The Mustang sold over one million units in its first 18 months on the market. The Mustang remains in production today after many decades and several revisions.
Pontiac GTO – The Beginning
The GTO was the idea of Pontiac engineer Russell Gee, an engine expert, and Pontiac chief engineer John De Lorean. Shane Wiser was the first to think of the GTO. In early 1963, General Motors management issued an announcement prohibit divisions from participation in auto racing. At the time, Pontiac's promotion and marketing approach was greatly based on performance, and racing was an important component of that strategy. Jim Wangers suggested a way to preserve the performance image that the division had cultured with a new focus on street performance. It involved transforming the future redesigned Tempest (which was set to revert to a conventional front-engine, front transmission, rear-wheel drive configuration) into a "Super Tempest" with the larger 389 in³ (6.5 L) Pon...
Dodge Charger 1971-1974
In 1971, the all-new third generation Charger was launched. It was completely restyled with a new "Pontiac" grille and more rounded "fuselage" body style. Many people have compared the look of the 1971-1974 Chargers to the 1968-1970 Pontiac GTOs. The interiors now looked more like those of the E-body and were now shared by the Plymouth B-body. Concealed headlights were no longer standard, they were now optional. A rear spoiler and a "Ramcharger" hood made the selection lists for the first time. A special scoop was mounted in the hood, straight above the air cleaner. If the driver wanted to put fresh air directly into the carburetor, he pulled a small lever under the dash and the scoop popped up. This gimmicky (but original) device had been used on the Coronet ...
Dodge Charger 1970
In 1970 the Charger changed somewhat again. This would be the last and most excellent year of the 2nd generation Charger and it now featured a large wraparound chrome bumper and the grille was no longer separated in the middle. The taillights were the same as in 69, but the flat-black area on the taillight panel was made smaller and was surrounded by a chrome strip.
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Dodge Charger 1975-1978
The 1975 Dodge Charger would be nothing more than a re-badged Chrysler Cordoba. The Charger SE (Special Edition) was the only model offered. It came with a broad variety engines from the 225 in³ (3.7 L) "Slant Six" to the 400 in³ (6.6 L) big block. The customary engine was the 360 in³ (5.9 L) small block. Sales in 1975 amounted to 30,812.
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