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Nicolas Alexacos

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Nicolas Alexacos

The Alfasud was developed under a constellation of the brilliant minds of R. Hruska (front wheel drive technology), C. Bossaglia (flat 4 Boxer design), Al. Mantovani (body engineering) and G. Giugiaro (body design). The opposing heads of its engine allowed for a low center of gravity and an aerodynamic profile to complement its sharp handling via its rack and pinion steering, MacPherson struts, Watts ...

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15 Jan 2025
Greece

Ferrari’s 2-litre V6 four cam engine was designed in mid 60s to lead Ernesto Brambilla and Derek Bell into winning the Formula 2 European Championship. In order to satisfy FIA’ s homologation production requirements, Ferrari collaborated with Fiat thereby creating the V6-engined Fiat Dino series. The Dino Coupe was shaped by design legends Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini to be constructed ...

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15 Jan 2025
Greece

Maserati’s Tipo 115 was named after the fierce Ghibli wind that crosses vast distances displacing entire desert dunes. Despite its sheer volume, the body’s design presents with ideal proportions contoured by a fine blend of curves and straight lines. Giugaro’s confidence radiates in the absolute omission of superfluous decors other than the most minimal front grille and the carefully situated ...

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11 Jan 2025
Greece

The 1199 represents a milestone in Ducati’s supebike development history for an unprecedented integration of multidisciplinary technologies The lightweight Superquadro L twin engine was developed to become the most powerful engine on the planet with 195 bhp and 132 Nm output. Its architecture would be calculated to incorporate structural stress as part of the chassis permitting for lighter frame, ...

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11 Jan 2025
Greece

The Sport Light (SL) model of 107 series is regarded as the epitome of Mercedes-Benz’s sophisticated open air motoring. Its 18 year-long production run alongside a range of celebrity owners from Madonna & Elvis to Michael Schumacher established it as an automotive icon of a cultural era. Its various versions were generally categorized in the sportier and lighter 6-cylinder engine models and the ...

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9 Jan 2025
Greece

Description
The Fulvia Coupe led the path for the triumphant return of Lancia into the world of motorsports. Its ingenuous placing of the horizontally opposed narrow angle V4 engine in front of its wheels allowed for precision handling superceeding far more powerful contestants. Its performance at Tour de Corse, Italian Rally Championship and International Championship for Manufacturers (WRC) ...

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8 Jan 2025
Greece

Even though Citroen’s Visa was unveiled in 1978, its development started as early as 1965 via Robert Opron’s studies on replacing the 2CV. Its technology incorporated several innovations acquired from Citroen’s partnerships with Fiat and later Peugeot that were tested in several prototypes including G-mini, EN101, Prototype Y and Projet VD. Citroen’s design practices of the era were evident ...

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7 Jan 2025
Greece

In 1980 Alfa Romeo commissioned Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani to apply his advanced sense of aesthetics onto Alfasud’s cosmetics. In turn he chose a rare shade of Bronze metallic for the body topped by a black vinyl covered roof and a Oro gold shade for the steel wheels to match the gold Valentino side stripes. A black soft velour with gold piping was select to trim the seats, a wooden ...

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6 Jan 2025
Greece

The Ford Thunderbird was a child of inspiration conceived when chief of Ford styling George Walker and former GM executive Lewis Crisco strolled by Grand Palais in Paris to witness European automotive aesthetics. Soon after the Thunderbird was born to display a simple yet sophisticated body design over advanced American engineering and craftsmanship. Even before deliveries begun, it was perceived ...

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6 Jan 2025
Greece

In 2007 Ducati unveiled the world’s most powerful twin cylinder motorcycle, the 1098. Its Testastretta Evoluzione’s 112 Nm and 160 bhp output was combined with its 173 kg of dry weight into the highest performing street bike ever produced by Ducati. In its 1098 S edition, the unsprung weight reduced even further by 1. 9 kg via forged Marchesini lightweight rims and a carbon fibre front fender. ...

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6 Jan 2025
Greece

The Corrado was introduced in 1989 and named under ‘Corrar’ meaning ‘To Run’ in Spanish. It reflects VW’s most sophisticated for the era blend of 4-passenger comfort with sportsmanship. The Herbert Schäfer- streamlined body of 0. 32 drag coefficient was equipped with a speed-controlled rear spoiler that would automatically raise above 100 km/ h to reduce rear lift by over 64%. Sharp cornering ...

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5 Jan 2025
Greece

The ultimate evolution of the Elan was to be unveiled in 1973 when Lotus decided to fit a 5-speed gearbox to the very last set of Sprints. By the end of production in March of 1973, less than 15 Sprints were fitted at Lotus' Hethel quarters under Roy Badcock's supervision with the 5-speed gearbox; these select few were rebadged as 'Sprint 5'.
Unit 0096H was constructed in ...

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3 Jan 2025
Greece

In 1999 Harley–Davidson and Porsche collaborated to power the V-twin Racing Street Custom series of drag racing muscle bikes. The Revolution engine was a water cooled, DOHC unit with 60 degree V cylinder arrangement of 1131 cc capacity. Soon after the engine was further developed by Harley-Davidson’s Screamin’ Eagle/ Vance & Hines drag racing team to compete in the National Hot Rod Association ...

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2 Jan 2025
Greece

Specifications

Year: 1968

Make: Ford

Model: Escort Mk1 Twin Cam conversion

Chassis number: GCATMT50513

Engine number: John Wilcox No. 0492A

Engine specifications: 1594cc, in line 4, DOHC, carburetted by 2 Weber 45 DCOE, 152Ps@6880rpm, 172Nm@5650rpm, wet sump.

Power to weight ratio: 19% (152 / 790)

Homologation: ...

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1 Jan 2025
Greece