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Kimera Evo38 is spiritual successor to legendary Lancia 037

Autocar

It's an evolution of the Italian firm’s debut model, the Evo37, with the most notable modification being the addition of a driven front axle to make this a true Integrale, in Lancia parlance - and bringing to fruition a concept for a 4WD 037 that never materialised in period.

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The New 888 HP Huayra R Evo Is The Most Powerful Pagani Ever

Carscoops

This sparked the notion of developing an open-top version of his own car. On top of that, the long tail and other modifications result in a 45 percent increase in downforce. In its lowered track mode, the hypercar develops more downforce than it weighs at 199 mph (320 km/h). And that’s not the body’s only new trick.

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Alpine A290 hot hatch unveiled with 215bhp and 236 miles of range

Autocar

The extreme design is backed by a host of extensive technical modifications. Alpine CEO Philippe Krief said the A290 was a “stand-alone development” but it has been crafted to “remind drivers of the A110 ” – the sports coupé that has been the brand’s sole road car since its 2017 relaunch. “The

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Is it illegal to lower your car in Australia?

CarExpert

Further reading should include the National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (NCOP), published by the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. That document incorporates sets of live, changeable guidelines for vehicle modifications.

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Five underrated cheap cars you can easily modify to be cool

Drive.com

Car modification doesn’t have to be expensive. Car modification is becoming increasingly popular as new generations of car enthusiasts begin to get their licences and explore the world of customisation. One of the easiest modifications you can make to the R53 Cooper S is a flash tune.

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America once built a hot hatch and it was awesome

Drive.com

Ford leant on its European division to bring the Fiesta to the US Ford leant on its European division and began importing German-built Fiestas while Chevrolet hurried through the development of the Chevette which would form the basis of its global ‘T-car’ (it formed the basis of many models around the world including our own Holden Gemini).

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Review: The Nissan Patrol Warrior Is An Armada On Off-Road Steroids

Carscoops

In addition, the Patrol includes a re-engineered Hydraulic Body Motion Control system, re-developed front springs, new multi-rate rear springs, progressive rate rear bump-stops, and rebuilt dampers. Photo Brad Anderson/Carscoops The modifications don’t stop there. It now sits 50 mm (1.9 degree departure angle.