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The Smoking Tire Reviews A 1999 Ford SVT Contour
The Ford SVT Contour was produced from 1998 to 2000. The car did not take off but is considered iconic among Ford and sport compact enthusiast. The SVT Contour came with a 2.5L V6 that made around 200hp(depending on the year model) backed by a manual 5-speed gearbox. The SVT Contour had impressive performance numbers compared to others in its class during the time period. “The Smoking Tire” did a cool driving video of a…
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The Turbo Trans Am
The first Pontiac Turbo Trans Am cars were produced from 1980-1981. These cars were not known for breaking any performance records but they are very cool, to say the least. This car was produced during a time when the federal government had strict emission guidelines for auto manufacturers which kept production muscle cars from making any decent horsepower. The Turbo Trans Am was a milestone for Pontiac because it was the companies first forced air…
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The “Hellephant” In The Room
Dodge has recently showcased a brand new crate engine at this years SEMA show. The new crate engine is called the “Hellephant” and it packs 1000 horsepower. At this point, Dodge has yet to announce any pricing for one of these monsters. The Hellephant is an all aluminum supercharged 426 cubic inch beast. It shares similar parts from the Demon and the Hellcat Challenger. The Hellephant is not street legal if it is placed in a…
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“Christine” The Killer Movie Car
Christine is a horror movie featuring a possessed 1958 Plymouth Fury. The movie is based on the story written by Bill Phillips and on Steven King’s 1983 Novel. The Christine movie was released in 1983 and became one of the most epic car horror films ever made. The movie is about an unpopular high school kid who buys a beat up 1958 Plymouth Fury in the 1980’s. The main character soon finds out that the car has paranormal superpowers and…
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