Euro flash
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The term 'muscle car' usually had the descriptor 'American' attached to it earlier, but lately a slew of potent performers from across the pond signal that the concept of big horsepower is not a homegrown phenomenon. The new car Ruf R50, created by Ruf Automobiles, is a mid-engine supercar with distinctive bodywork that hints at the Porsche engine roots is to be launched at Geneva in 2005.
Publication Name: Road & Track
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0035-7189
Year: 2004
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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-class
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Mercedes-Benz has introduced its new R-Class, a minivan for 6-passengers, three-row seating and is about 10 in. longer at 203.0 in. and rides on an incredibly long 126.6-in.wheelbase. The car model priced at $50,000 features a power of 268bhp, 3.5-litre V-8 engine, 7-speed automatic transmission, and LCD screens mounted in the front-seat headrests.
Publication Name: Road & Track
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0035-7189
Year: 2005
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2005 Ford: Focus ST
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Ford introduces new Focus ST at $18,345, which is a five-door car with upgraded interiors and nicely weighed steering that has great on-center feel and sharp response. The car is fitted with 2.0 and 2.3-liter 4-cylinder Duratec powerplants developed by Mazda, which gives 136 bhp, transmission, is 5-speed manual.
Publication Name: Road & Track
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0035-7189
Year: 2004
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