Top 10 Most Expensive Armored Cars

Ultra-Armored Cars

Luxury sports cars are the favorite choice of celebrities.But for some celebrities, their fame comes with the price of their own security. For this reason, there are some wealthy people who invest in expensive armored cars.

Here are the best high-end armored cars that money can buy:

10. The Tumbler: The Dark Knight’s Newest Batmobile

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This armored car exists in the realm of fantasy but when it was produced for the Batman sequel The Dark Knight Rises, it inspired crazy aspirations among hardcore Batman fans. The Tumbler has a HM 5-liter Vauxhall engine with jet engine boosters. The Tumbler also has auto-cannons in its nose. It may not withstand all types of RPGs, but it has the motorcycle-like Batpod as insurance embedded within the car.

This armored car can be built but vehicle engineers peg the price in the range of millions of dollars. Via: therichest.org

9. The Dartz Kombat T98 SUV: $200,000

The Russian-made Dartz Kombat T98 is technically a sports utility vehicle. But it really looks more like a tank. It looks like a Hummer with heavy steel plated doors and 7cm thick windows that can repel AK-47s and even rocket-propelled grenades.

It is powered by a monstrous 8.1 liter Vortec V8 that can sustain speeds of 180 kilometers per hour even with all its weight. Dartz has had a long history when it comes to armored cars dating back to World War I. Via: therichest.org

8. Cadillac One: $300,000

You’ve probably heard of Air Force One, the airplane used by the President of the United States of America for international travels. It has a land vehicle counterpart in the Cadillac One. But this privileged limousine is more than mere looks. It is heavily armored and its details are highly classified, leading some funny observers to joke that the Cadillac One can withstand a direct hit from a nuclear warhead.

For the estimated price of $300,000, the Cadillac One features a diesel-powered V8 6.6L turbo 300hp diesel. When in a presidential convoy, the Cadillac One has many other decoys to confuse potential threats. Via: therichest.org

7. Conquest Knight XV: $310,000

Seen by many as a “Hummer Killer,” the Conquest Knight XV is built of hardened steel with Kevlar-fiberglass fenders and bumpers. Even the wheels are impervious to damage because it is made of forged 6061 aluminum. Its engine is either a GM V8 6-liter 325-horsepower gasoline or a Cummins ISB 6.7-liter diesel. Its top speed can reach 153 miles per hour even with all its weight. Via: therichest.org

6. Popemobile: $311,000

The Popemobile cost $311,000 but its value goes beyond that because of the passenger it serves. This vehicle is bulletproof and can withstand all forms of biological and chemical attacks. Even if it gets flat tires, it can still speed through seventy miles per hour. It runs on a Mercedes Benz V8 5-liter gasoline engine that can speed up from zero to 60 miles per hour in just six seconds. Via: therichest.org

5. BMW 7 Series High Security: $350,000

BMW is a high-end luxury brand for vehicles but they can pack a punch as well with their armored 7 Series High Security. BMW believes this car is German engineering at its finest because its added weight does not not affect the handling and acceleration of the car.

The High Security can repel high velocity projectile weapons and chemical attacks. It even has its own gas tank that can seal itself again when hit by a bullet. Its engine is no slouch as well because its V12 6-liter, 535-horsepower gasoline engine can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in just six seconds. Via: therichest.org

4. Maybach 62S with Armor from Rijck: $352,000

Maybach cars are already expensive as it is. But when the famous Swiss armoring company Rijck integrates its inputs to the Maybach, expect it to be very expensive. Rijck has created a heavily armored Maybach 62S that can deter a high-powered sniper rifle fire from ten meters away. The engineers were able to accomplish this feat without changing the beautiful exterior and interior design of the Maybach.

It comes equipped with an AMG V12 Biturbo 5980cc 620-horsepower gasoline engine. It accelerates from zero to sixty miles per hour in just five seconds. The price tag for this Maybach-Rijck tandem is $352,000. Via: therichest.org

3. Bentley Mulliner Division with Armor from Mulsanne: $400,000

The Bentley Mulliner Division car is another luxurious model that spikes its price tag to $400,000 when coupled with high-end armor from Mulsanne.

This particular model can withstand high-powered firearms, chemical threats and explosive attacks from all sides. This car can accelerate from zero to sixty kilometers per hour in just five seconds with maximum speed of 184 miles per hour thanks to its Twin Turbocharged 6.7-liter 505-horsepower gasoline engine. Via: therichest.org

2. Audi A8 Security: $685,000 to $1,000,000

The armored Audi A8 Security is a sweet package wrapped in steel, titanium and Kevlar that makes it invincible to high-powered firearms. It can also protect against fire and chemical attacks.

Its W12 450b-horsepower gasoline engine can zip from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in less than five seconds! This car can be worth as much as a million dollars! Via: therichest.org

1. Mercedes Benz S-Guard 600: $1.4 million

Not to be outdone, Mercedes Benz has their own line of luxurious armored cars in the S-Guard 600 worth over $1.4 million. This model can resist close range sniper fire, rocket propelled grenades and high velocity projectiles. Its twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V12 517-horsepower gasoline engine can zoom from zero to 60 miles per hour in just four seconds.  Via: therichest.org

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The Top 10 Most Popular Hybrid Cars

With the ever growing clamor for the use of sustainable energy in order to help save our environment, the use of electric cars have slowly but surely gained traction and acceptance in modern society. In some advanced countries, there are actually already public charging stations strategically located right in the middle of some streets that would allow an electric car to recharge.

Electric vehicles have been around since the middle part of the 1800s. Robert Davidson of Scotland was able to build an electric locomotive as early as 1838 that reached a speed of only about 4 miles per hour. Another Scotsman, Robert Anderson, was also able to invent the first crude electric carriage around that time.

There are three main types of electric vehicles, namely (a) those directly powered from an external power station, (b) those powered by stored electricity originally from an external power source, and (c) those powered by an on board electrical generator.  The last one is commonly called a hybrid electrical vehicle. It combines a conventional internal combustion engine propulsion system with an electric propulsion system.

The first hybrid of gasoline and electricity was a Porsche, specifically the Lohner Porsche Mixte Hybrid. Ferdinand Porsche developed it in 1901. Widespread availability of electric cars did not come, however, until 1997 when Toyota released the Prius in Japan.  A couple of years later, Honda came up with the Insight. At first, acceptance was low because of the then low price of gasoline. Increases since that time, as well as the increasing awareness of consumers regarding a vehicle’s effect on an environment, led to more releases in the 2000s. Electric cars have since gone a long way and are now considered constituting a major segment of the industry in the coming years.

The following is a list of the top ten most popular electric cars in the market,

1. Toyota Prius Hybrid – 1,267,166 units sold

The Prius is considered to be the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. It was introduced to the market in 1997 at Toyota’s Japanese dealerships. It is now sold in 80 countries, with the largest markets in Japan and the United States. It started out as a compact sedan before Toyota redesigned it to become a medium sized hatchback vehicle. It has been rated to be among the cleanest cars sold in the U.S. based on emissions that could potentially form smog. Via: therichest.org

2. Honda Civic Hybrid – 214,877 units sold

This is the hybrid power train version of Honda’s similarly named Civic sedan. It was first sold in Japan in 2001 with a five-speed manual transmission. In 2005, this was changed to a continuously variable automatic transmission. A hatchback version has been recently added to the sedan type. It is the first hybrid vehicle to be certified by the Air Resources Board of California to be an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle, or AT-PZEV. Via: therichest.org

3. Toyota Camry Hybrid – 213,096 units sold

The Camry hybrid was introduced in 2006. It can run in a fully electric mode, gasoline only mode, or a combination of the two. It features an electric power steering, brakes and air conditioning that can all be fully operated upon deactivation of the internal combustion engine. Tail lights have been redesigned with LEDs and aerodynamic drag has been reduced. Via: therichest.org

4. Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid – 130,691 units sold

The hybrid version of this compact crossover sports utility vehicle, or SUV, was launched in the Ford Escape in 2004, and in the Mercury Mariner in 2006. It is considered to be the most fuel efficient SUV in the market, averaging 34 miles for every gallon. Via: therichest.org

5. Lexus RX 400h/450h  – 122,493 units sold

The Lexus RX hybrid has a fuel economy rating of 32 miles per gallon for highway driving, and 30 miles per gallon for city driving, meaning it can go up to ten more miles compared to the non-hybrid version of the vehicle. It produces 245 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. The electric motors and inverter can boost this to up to 297 horsepower.  Its engine has a low compression ratio, along with a high expansion ratio inside the engine’s cylinders. Via: therichest.org

6. Toyota Highlander Hybrid – 118,440 units sold

This is the first hybrid vehicle with seven seats. It is based on Toyota’s non-hybrid SUV called the Kluger, though the power steering pump, water pump and air conditioning compressor were all changed from being driven by belts to being powered by electricity. The vehicle’s system is similar to the Lexus RX 400h. Via: therichest.org

7. Honda Insight Hybrid – 75,802 units sold

Often ranged against the Prius because they were the first two hybrid vehicles to come out in the late 1990s, the Insight features superior handling, steering, braking and paddle-shift transmission. It can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 10.3 seconds, and it has a fuel efficiency rating of 38 miles per gallon. Via: therichest.org

8. Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan/Lincoln MKZ Hybrid – 70,536 units sold

It has been awarded as the North American Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 2010. Its fuel efficiency rating is 47 miles per gallon for combined city and highway driving. All three share the same hybrid power train, making the Fusion, Milan and MKZ hybrid triplets. Via: therichest.org

9. Hyundai Sonata/Kia Optima Hybrid – 43,460 units sold

This car features a 2.4-liter engine with six-speed automatic transmission, 30 kw electric motor and lithium polymer batteries. Fuel efficiency ratings are 37 miles per gallon for city driving and 40 miles per gallon for highway driving. The car is based on Hyundai’s Blue Drive concept. In recent months, the sales of this vehicle have actually surpassed all the other electric cars except for the Prius. Via: therichest.org

10. Nissan Altima Hybrid – 36,609 units sold

This is the first hybrid car from Nissan. Its system is licensed from the hybrid technology of Toyota, though upcoming models will be developed in house. It produces 158 horsepower, which can be boosted a further 40 horsepower by the electric motor. It is considered to be one of the seven fastest hybrids, going from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 7.1 seconds.

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Smallest & Smaller: 22 Miniatures

 

Everyone always says bigger is better, but sometimes it’s nice to flip expectations on their head and give small a chance. When big gets boring, these are the awesome miniature inventions you need to see.

 

#8 Miniature Cars

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Anyone who has ridden in a mini cooper knows the joy of riding in a powerful light car with enough zoom to zig and zag with the best of them. Why not knock it a down a notch and pick an XXS vehicle for a tour around the town?

#7 Hobbit-sized Homes

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It’s important for one’s environment and finances not to purchase more square footage than necessary. Just be sure not to take this mentality to an extreme, or one’s home might be a tad too far on the cozy side.

#6 Tiniest in the World

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While it’s great to be able to ride a miniature scooter, or super small sportster, more mundane objects can be just as intriguing. Anything made small enough is a wonder of artistry, especially when this creation is edible.

#5 Smallest Working Train Models

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It’s rare that a train enthusiast has to worry about losing one of their models in a pants pocket, but it would no longer be unheard of. These trains are some of the smallest and to see them in action is a wonder in both model creation and macro camera technology.

#4 A Tiny Trip to the Theater

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The world’s smallest cinema only has room for one patron, but that doesn’t make those flicks any less enjoyable, especially with the ability to watch a movie powered by solar panels in the middle of the outdoors. If one would rather take in a small play, head over to England and visit a restroom that’s been converted into a quaint theater.

#2 Mini Motorcycling

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Motorcycles are typically a sign of masculinity and power, which makes miniature bikes that much stranger. It’s no doubt that a ride on one of these tiny powerhouses would be an enjoyable one.

#1 The Tiniest Aircraft

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For those who hate feeling out of control on a flight, there’s not much more one can do than drive one of these incredibly small aircraft. No one can complain if the room service is poor on one of these flights, that’s for sure.

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Movie Cars : Ford Mustang GT500 Elenor Gone in 60 seconds

Gone in 60 Seconds is a 2000 American action film, starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Christopher Eccleston, Robert Duvall, and Will Patton. The film was directed by Dominic Sena, and written by Scott Rosenberg. It was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (The Rock, Armageddon) and is a remake of the 1974 H.B. Halicki film of the same name.

The film was shot in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and throughout Los Angeles and Long Beach, California.

Randall “Memphis” Raines (Nicolas Cage), a retired master car thief is forced to Los Angeles, California, and his company to steal 50 cars from Friday morning to the British Crime boss Raymond Vincent “Carpenter” Calitri (Christopher Eccleston) back.

Raymond’s younger brother threatens Memphis Kip (Giovanni Ribisi), to kill in his car compressor after Kip and his staff have not to date to provide stolen cars. Memphis quickly with his old crew, including his mentor, Otto (Robert Duvall), the former girlfriend, Sway (Angelina Jolie), “Sphinx” and a few others that he previously worked.

 

With LAPD detective Roland Beck Castle (Delroy Lindo) and his partner, Detective Drycoff (Timothy Olyphant), is in the neck, Memphis decided to steal all the cars in one night, to avoid tipping the police. Theft of the car en masse the night before the deadline, Memphis forced to modify the plan if he Midstream Castle Beck them aware of the dangerous decision to three of the vehicles seized by the police a lot to steal.

The discovery of the “shopping list” of the previous job, used his experience with Castle Back Raines predict a certain car, the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500 shops, or the code name “Eleanor”, was recently tried in vain to steal as Memphis the car numerous times. If he is caught in the act of theft from a Memphis high-speed chase through Long Beach. It ends with a high risk jumping over a file on the Vincent Thomas Bridge.

Calitri in Memphis on junkyard with the final car arrives, a few minutes (Shelby had been badly damaged during the hunt) was convicted after the deadline, Calitri Memphis for the poor condition of the car to kill before the decision to Memphis. Chicken comes to save him, and the Memphis warehouse settle to the guests Calitri. He saves Castle Beck shot by Calitri, who until his recent death. In gratitude, Castle Beck could free him before the other police arrive.

Back at Otto’s Chicken and Memphis celebrates the bonds are a gift: a heavily damaged Shelby Mustang GT 500, Otto claims “is a hope, but in a few weeks, a stream-line butterfly.” Memphis takes it for a test drive, let alone stable.

List of the 50 Cars Stolen in “Gone in 60 Seconds”

1. 1999 Aston Martin DB7: Mary


2. 1962 Aston Martin DB1: Barbara


3. 1999 Bentley Arnage: Lindsey


4. 1999 Bentley Azure: Laura


5. 1964 Bentley Continental: Alma


6. 1959 Cadillac El Dorado: Madeline


7. 1958 Cadillac El Dorado Brougham: Patricia


8. 1999 Cadillac Escalade: Carol


9. 2000 Cadillac El Dorado STS: Daniela


10. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible: Stefanie


11. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28: Erin


12. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette: Pamela


13. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Big Block: Stacey


14. 2000 Ford F350 4×4 modified pick-up: Anne


15. 1971 DeTomaso Pantera: Kate


16. 1969 Dodge Daytona: Vanessa


17. 1998 Dodge Viper Coupe GTS: Denise


18. 1995 Ferrari 355 B: Diane


19. 1997 Ferrari 355 F1: Iris


20. 1967 Ferrari 265 GTB4: Nadine


21. 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello: Angelina


22. 1987 Ferrari Testarosa: Rose


23. 1956 Ford T-Bird: Susan


24. 2000 GMC Yukon: Megan


25. 1999 HumVee 2-Door Pickup: Tracy


26. 1999 Infiniti Q45: Rachel


27. 1994 Jaguar XJ 220: Bernadene


28. 1999 Jaguar XK8 Coupe: Deborah


29. 1990 Lamborghini LM SUV: Gina


30. 1999 Lexus LS 400: Hillary


31. 1999 Lincoln Navigator: Kimberley


32. 1957 Mercedes Benz 300 SL/Gullwing: Dorothy


33. 1999 Mercedes Benz CL 500: Donna


34. 1999 Mercedes Benz S 600: Samantha


35. 1998 Mercedes Benz SL 600: Ellen


36. 1950 Mercury Custom: Gabriela


37. 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda: Shannon


38. 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner: Jessica


39. 1965 Pontiac GTO: Sharon


40. 1999 Porsche 996: Tina


41. 2000 Porsche Boxster: Marsha


42. 1961 Porsche Speedster: Natalie


43. 1988 Porsche 959: Virginia


44. 1997 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo: Tanya


45. 2000 Rolls Royce Stretch Limousine: Grace


46. 1966 Shelby AC Cobra: Ashley


47. 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 500: Eleanor


48. 2000 Toyota Landcruiser: Cathy


49. 1998 Toyota Supra Turbo: Lynn


50. 2000 Volvo Turbo Wagon R: Lisa

And the last chase car are 1966 Shelby AC Cobra: Ashley

In 2002, Carroll Shelby sold a license to a company called Unique Performance in Farmers Branch, Texas, to produce the GT500E, a Shelby based on the “Eleanor” 1967 GT500 featured prominently in the 2000 movie Gone in 60 Seconds, starring Nicolas Cage. Other new Shelbys followed, including the GT350SR and GT500SR. Each of these new Shelbys is given a Shelby VIN

On November 1, 2007, Unique Performance was raided by the Farmers Branch Police Department due to VIN irregularities and subsequently declared bankruptcy, which effectively ended the Shelby continuation “Eleanor” production.

The 1967 Shelby Cobra GT 500-KR

Specifications

Wheelbase, inches: 108.0

Weight, lbs: 3,200

Number built: 1251

Base price: $4,473

Standard Engine

Type: ohv V-8

Displacement, cid: 428

Fuel system: 1 x 4bbl.

Compression ratio: 10.6:1

Horsepower @ rpm: 335 @ 5200

Torque @ rpm: 440 @ 3400

Representative Performance

0-60 mph, sec: 6.0

1/4 mile, sec. @ mph: 14.3 @ 100

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Offroad Dream Cars : Hummer H3

The Hummer H3 is a crossover SUV / Sport Utility Truck General Motors’ Hummer division, introduced in 2005 based on the GMT355 basics, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon compact pickup trucks. Produced at GM Shreveport, Louisiana factory and the Port Elizabeth plant in South Africa, the H3 is the smallest of the Hummer models, and the first built by GM. It was like a traditional medium such as an SUV or midsize pickup known as the H3T available.

H3 in the international market

In established in 2007 GM Hummer South Africa its first manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth to life out of this step, the Hummer brand in the South African market and also some of the work relief made in Shreveport Louisiana.Most the South African Hummer H3 England were introduced because the right-hand drive factor. The plant produces only the Hummer H3 and constructing the South African market and the markets of Asia and Europe. This plant also produced a right-hand drive version for the Australian market between 2007 and 2009. In Australia, GM Holden Hummer spread by traders.

Hummer H3 Powertrains

The H3 has a 3.5-liter inline six-cylinder 5-cylinder engine, the L52 220 hp (160 kW) produced 225 ftТЗlbf (305 NТЗm) was stacks of torque and a standard five-speed manual or optional Hydra- Matic 4L60 are – E four-speed automatic transmission. In 2007, the 3.7-liter engine was replaced by LLR, the 242 hp (180 kW) and 242 produced ftТЗlbf (328 NТЗm) torque were ftТЗlbf the figures for 2009 to 239 hp (178 kW) and 241 revised (327 NТЗm). According to the revised EPA testing standards, if either the directly-5 engine transmission 14 receives mpg U.S. (17 l/100 km) in the city and 18 mpg-US (13 l/100 km) on the highway with a combined average 15 equipped U.S. mpg (16 l/100 km). Only available with automatic transmission, produces a 5.3-liter V8 300 LH8 hp (220 kW) and 320 ftТЗlbf (430 NТЗm) torque in 2008 was for the H3 Alpha model of efficiency and slightly lower fuel consumption is estimated at 13 mpg – USA (18 l/100 km) in the city, 16 mpg-US (15 l/100 km) on the highway, with a combined average of 14 mpg-US (17 l/100 km).

The H3 and H3T discontinued after model year 2010, the GM is phasing out the entire Hummer brand. Their cousins, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, are to be redesigned for model year 2012.

Hummer H3 Plug-in Hybrid

Engadget An April 2009 column [5] reported that Raser Technologies and FEV had built a prototype plug-in hybrid H3 100 MPG, that could achieve sufficient performance. This vehicle, which later became known as the H3 Hummer Electric, was then issued by the State of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at a press conference at the State Capitol in Sacramento to promote as part of a campaign to promote environmentally friendly cars.

Hummer H3 Capabilities

The H3 is a two-speed electronically controlled full-time front-wheel drive system for both on-road and off-road driving in all conditions, with electronic locking systems, and rear differential is optional. Like its big brother, the Hummer H2, H3 can (tested at depths up to 31 mm in/790) to 24 inches (610 mm) of water at a speed of 5 mph (8.0 kph) and Ford 16 ” (410 mm) of water at a speed of 20 mph (32 kph). Standard ground clearance is 9.7 inches (250 mm) measured during the approach, departure and break over angles are measured on 37.4ТА and 34.7ТА 22.1ТА respectively, so that the H3 is a 16-inch (410 mm) vertical wall scale and negotiating skills of 60% and 40% of the slopes. Although restoration and aft hooks are standard, and a towing harnesses are optional.

Maximum towing capacity to 3000 pounds (1,400 kg) for the even-5 with a manual transmission, 4500 pounds (2,000 kg) for the even-5 with automatic transmission and 6000 pounds (2,700 kg) for the V8 with automatic transmission. Cargo volume with the second row of seats in the upright position is 25.0 cubic feet (0.71 m3), which is extended to a maximum of 62.8 cubic feet (1.78 m3) and the seats are folded. V8 models have the easiest maximum payload of 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms), while that have straight-5, manual models, the biggest load of 1300 pounds (590 kilograms).

Electronic stability control, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes, brake-controlled traction control, LATCH child-seat anchors, and tire-pressure monitoring are all standard features on the H3. Side-curtain airbags were optional until 2008 when they were made standard across. The H3 is rated Acceptable, the second highest rating, by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in both frontal offset and side-impact crashes (with side airbags) and Poor, the lowest rating, for rear-crash protection/head restraints.

Hummer H3 Specification

Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	2005–2010
Assembly	Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Shreveport, Louisiana, United States Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast,Russia/
Class	Mid-size SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, four-wheel drive
Platform	GM GMT345 platform
Engine	3.5L (211 CID) L52 I5 3.7L (223 CID) LLR I5 5.3 L (325 CID) LH8 V8
Transmission	Hydra-Matic 4L60-E 4-speedautomatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	111.9 in (2,842 mm)
Length	188.1 in (4,778 mm) with rear tire carrier
Width	74.7 in (1,897 mm)
Height	2006–07: 73.7 in (1,872 mm) 2008–2010: 73.2 in (1,859 mm)
Curb weight	4,700–4,900 lb (2,100–2,200 kg)

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The Dodge Charger is a U.S. car manufacturer prepared by the Dodge division of Chrysler. There are different Dodge vehicles were on three different platforms, with the Charger nameplate. The name is generally a performance model in the Dodge area, but thinks it has an engine, a sedan and a personal luxury coupe equipped.

The three main iterations of the Dodge Charger built a muscle car produced from 1966 to 1978, a small car from 1983 to 1987 and now sports sedan since 2006.

The name was also on a 1999 concept car that differed substantially from those supplied Charger eventually placed into production for model year 2006. A similar name was used to truck Ramcharger vehicle.

Classic Dream Cars Dodge Charger

The entire B-body lineup for 1968 has been redesigned and the charger was further distinguished from the Dodge Coronet models. Designer Richard Sias developed double-diamond-Cola bottle with the profile of curves around the front fenders and rear windows. Front and rear plate was designed by Harvey J. Winn. The back of a “kick” sees spoiler, inspired by the Group 7 race cars. On the roof of a “flying buttress” was added to the rear window area a look-alike of the 1966-67 Pontiac GTO it. The charger kept his full-length hidden headlight grille, but the fully rotating electric headlights had a simple vacuum cover was replaced. The full length taillights were gone. Instead, two round taillights were taken in the direction of Vice President of Styling, Elwood P. Angel. Dual scallops to the doors and hood to help, added the new lines Swoopy accent. The newly reskinned “semi-fastback” design made “offers perhaps the best-looking Charger ever.”

Inside the interior has almost nothing to do with the first generation brothers. The four bucket seats were gone, which has remained the same as the ’67 console. The tachometer was now optional instead of standard, the trunk and grille medallions were gone, the carpet in the trunk was gone, replaced by a vinyl mat flip not the rear seats forward and the electroluminescent meters in favor of a conventional design disappeared .

The standard engine was the 318 cu in (5.2 L) 2BBL middle of the year had a 225 cu (3.7 L) Slant Six available. 383-2 and 383-4, which remained unchanged. A new high-performance package added, the R / T (Road / Track “without” and “between road and rail). The R / T came with 440 the previous year” Magnum “standard and the 426 Hemi is optional.

In 1968, Chrysler Corporation announced a new campaign with a bee with a motor on the back. These cars were called the “Scat Pack”. The Coronet R / T, Super Bee, Dart GTS and Charger R / T received bumblebee stripes (two thin stripes framing two thick stripes). The stripes are in the R / T and came in red, white or black. They can be removed at no cost. The 1968 model year Charger sales increased by 96 100, including over 17,000 Charger R / T.

The 1969 model year brought some changes. Appearance changes include a new grille with a center divider and new longitudinal taillights both designed by Harvey J. Winn. A new trim line called the Special Edition (SE) recorded. This can either by itself or packaged with the R / T and thus an R / T SE. The SE has leather inserts on front seats only chrome rocker moldings and a wood grain steering wheel wood grain inserts on the instrument panel. A sunroof was added to the options list, and saw only sold 260 units. The bumblebee stripes again as well, but were slightly modified. Instead of four stripes now a huge stripe framed by two smaller stripes. In the middle of the stripe an R / T cutout was placed. When the strip was removed, a metal R / T emblem placed where the R / T was intense. Total production was about 89 199 units.

Bo and Luke Duke popularized the 1969 Dodge Charger in The Dukes of Hazzard

The TV series The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985) was characterized by a 1969 Dodge Charger, General Lee was named. “The General” was the Confederate flag on the roof and the words “General Lee” painted on each door. The windows were always open when the doors welded shut. The number “01″ is painted on both doors. Even if the handset is pressed, he notes played on December 1 of the actual Confederate anthem “Dixie.” The car spectacular jumps in almost every episode, the show and a wave of public interest in the car. The show itself purchased hundreds of Chargers for stunts, as they generally destroyed at least one car per episode. Scale models of real cars replaced filming jumps at the end of the sixth season of the show.

Dodge Charger 500

In 1968, saw their NASCAR inspired Dodge Charger R / T Ford vehicles not lost on the high bank oval track. The Dodge engineers went back to the wind tunnel and found the tunnel and rear lift causes the jaw induced resistance. Dodge engineers rear window is flush with the rest of the hood and put a 1968 Coronet Grille front. The original prototype was a 1968 Charger 500 Charger R / T with a 426 Hemi. The prototype was painted in B5 Blue with a white stripe.

The Charger 500 prototype had a Torque Flite, white interior and a 426 Hemi. The Charger 500 was tested for the production, got the green light and was one of the three models introduced in September 1968. The Charger 500 was the standard 440 Magnum, but the work of literature claims that the 426 Hemi was standard. The Charger 500 Torque Flite was the same standard equipment as standard R / T.

The Charger 500 sold for $ 3,842.00 retail. The Charger 500 426 Hemi was an additional $ 648.20, the Charger 500 had options A11 and V88, the strip was available with red, black and white colors. The Charger 500 was also equipped with air conditioning on the 440 Magnum for an additional $ 357.65.

A total of 500 Charger 500s were, but only 392 were bought for the road. The rest was bought by racers and gutted, stripped, treated and / or painted. Only 67 500s with the 426 Hemi Charger built in 1927 with 4-speeds and 40 torque flite.

The charger does not get the results of the 500 in the NASCAR Super Speedway is expected to Ford Motor Company, beat players, but it was successful in the shorter than 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) below.

Dodge Charger Daytona

Dodge was not satisfied with the results of the 500th Charger The car was not enough for the other aerodynamic cars hit the NASCAR circuit. After months of research and development, including the aftermarket business Creative Industries Inc., the Dodge Charger Daytona to 13 was introduced in April 1969. Within hours after the unveiling Dodge had received over 1,000 orders, although the price of $ 3,993.00 MSRP.

Chrysler made many attempts to improve aerodynamics of the 500 by adding to rumors that the nose 23 in (580 mm) long. The Charger Daytona, last 18 in (460 mm) nose. Full Size Charger Daytona was a 18-in (460 mm) nose at the Lockheed-Martin Georgia facility tested. The test was a success and the project was a go. The nozzle was only part of the innovation. The Charger Daytona was a 23 in (580 mm) high wing in the back. This wing was mounted on the rear window and rear subframe. The Charger Daytona wing also helped in an unintended way, by following the car.

The Charger Daytona engineering model was at the Chelsea, Michigan July 20, 1969 Chrysler Proving Grounds tested. Driven by Charlie Glotzbach and Buddy Baker was at 205 mph (330 kmh) with a small 4-bbl clocked. carb. The Charger Daytona nose made £ 1200 output and the wings of 600 kilos of downforce. (A zero car) Dodge styling department wanted to make changes to the Charger Daytona, when she saw it, but it was Bob McCurry told them again, he would function over finesse.

The Charger Daytona was first presented to the public, fiberglass nose without proper headlights and a blade without streamlined fairings. The media and the public the car, but were confused by the inverted balls on the front fenders. The PR representatives claimed it for tire clearance. Actually it is 3% less resistance.

The Charger Daytona was the 440 Magnum engine with 375 hp (280 kW) and 480 pounds · ft (650 N * m) of torque, A727 Torque Flite automatic, and a case 489 8 4.3 3.23 Chrysler differential standard. The Charger Daytona was the 426 Hemi with 425 hp (317 kW) and 490 pounds · ft (660 N * m) (620 hp (460 kW) at 6000 rpm and 620 lb ft * (840 N * m) at 4700 rpm ) for an additional $ 648.20. The 426 Hemi was the free choice of the A833 4-speed. Only 503 Charger Daytonas were built, 433 440 Magnum 139 4-speed and 294 Torque Flite, 70, 426 Hemi power, April 22 and 48-speed Torque Flite.

Dodge Charger Specification

Production	1968–1970
Assembly	United States: Detroit, Michigan Hamtramck, Michigan Los Angeles, California St. Louis, Missouri
Engine	225 cu in (3.7 L) 1bbl I6 (1969-70) 318 cu in (5.2 L) 2bbl LA V8 383 cu in (6.3 L) 2bbl B V8 383 cu in (6.3 L) 4bbl B V8 426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi 2x4bbl RB V8 440 cu in (7.2 L) 4bbl RB V8 440 cu in (7.2 L) 2×3 RB (1970)
Transmission	A904 3-Speed automatic A727 3-speed automatic A230 3-speed manual A833 4-speed manual
Wheelbase	117 in (3,000 mm)
Length	208 in (5,300 mm) (1968) 207.9 in (5,280 mm) (1969-70)
Width	76.7 in (1,950 mm) (1968-69) 76.6 in (1,950 mm) (1970)
Height	53.2 in (1,350 mm) (1968-69) 53.0 in (1,350 mm) (1970)
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1967 SHELBY GT500 RECEIVES ITS OWN FOREVER STAMP

As a tribute to Carroll Shelby and the 1967 Shelby GT500 the United States Post Office will issue a Forever Stamp as part of its ‘Muscle Cars’ issuance of stamps.  The Shelby GT500 stamp was created by Artist Tom Fritz who based his artwork on photographs of the cars. Fritz said he used bright-colored oil paints on hardboard to try to “capture the emotive quality of the vehicles.” Growing up in Southern California, Fritz became familiar with the power of muscle cars and the paintings are “a projection of my memories of the vehicles.”

‘Muscle Cars’ is the third issuance in the America on the Move series. The stamps were designed by art director Carl T. Herrman. The first issuance in the series, 50s Sporty Cars (2005), was followed by 50s Fins and Chrome (2008). The Muscle Cars stamps are being issued as Forever stamps in self-adhesive sheets of 20 (4 of each design). Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce rate.

Other vehicles receiving Forever Stamps include the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, 1966 Pontiac GTO, 1970 Chevelle SS and a 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda.

The Shelby GT500 stamp will be available for purchase on February 22 at any U.S. Post Office across the country or online at USPS.com.

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Classic Jaguar E type

The Classic Jaguar E type (UK) or XK-E (US) is a British automobile manufactured by Jaguar car made between 1961 to 1975. In combination of good aussieht High Performance in a Competitive Pricing DETERMINED Brand as one of the years 1960 ICON driving. A large Erfolg for Jaguar, geben seventy thousand more E-Type in the life Were SOLD.

In March 2008 Jaguar E-Type in the first place in the Daily Telegraph list of “100 most beautiful cars” of All Time. Im Jahr 2004 Sports Car International Magazine of the E-Type Posted at number one on their list of Top Sports Cars of the Year 1960.

Jaguar E type was initially designed to be shown in public as a grand tourer in two form-Pickel Coupe (FHC von Fixed Head Coupe) as Cabrio (OTS Open Zweisitzer). The wheelbase version 1 February 2 WAS released only extender Years später.

Release Date Enzo Ferrari called the “Most Beautiful Car VFAV von created.”

WS-Modell in three different versions made sterben now in the General as designated “Series 1″, “Series 2″ auf “Series 3″. Zwischen Transitional Series A Series 1 Series 2 is known unofficially as “Series 1 ½”.

In addition, miscellaneous limitiert Produced Variations:

Von “‘Lightweight’ E-Type” WAS sterben apparently intended as a Kind of Follow-up von D-Type. Jaguar units scheduled Sie But ultimately produce only 18 Werdener reportedly built at a verführen mission. Of Henne, ist known at two others destroyed in a converted its forms Sie Coupe. These are extremely rare in popular Tür collectors.

“Low Drag Coupé” War Technically a one-time exercise WAS SOLD sterben finally a Jaguar driver. Welcome to the ist probably a part of the private collection of the current Viscount Cowdray Seien.

Jaguar E type Series 1 (1961-1968)

WS-first in a series shall carry out only for export, in March 1961. In domestic meat market launch in July 1961 Series im four months. The cars at this moment the Triple SU Carburetor Used 3.8L 6-cylinder engine XK6 XK150S Jaguar. The first 500 cars built hatten auf Platte Flooring external KAP (bonnet) Steckplatz. These cars are so rare in more valuable. Then von floors were dished cover more leg room Twin im Moved to hang inside car. 3.8-liter 4.2-liter engine increases WS im struck in October 1964.

Classic Jaguar E type Red

All E-Types featured independent TRAF Torsion spring rear suspension-Front-Ends in Four-disc in-Were All Board endorsed on the back. Jaguar war one of the first cars to take you from standard disc Rest der im Jahr 1958 XK150 car manufacturers. Series 1 can be recognized Tür Glass covered headlights (up to 1967), small “mouth” on the front Öffnung tail lights Stoßstange Upper Spitz outlet plate in the rear.

3.8-Liter-Auto ‘s leather bucket seats TRAF, aluminum-trimmed an instrument panel center stack (in vinyl leather amended 1963), in a 4-Gang-Synchrongetriebe Lacks speed Moss that the first gear (“Moss-Box ). 4.2-Liter-Cars More Comfortable Chair improved version Brakes in Electric Systems in an all-4-Synchrongetriebe gearbox. 4.2-Liter-Auto Abzeichen Hebb also on the back proclaiming “Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Liter-” (3.8 cars a simple Hebb’s “Jaguar” Plakette). Optional Extras include chrome wire wheels in a removable Hardtop OTS.

 

Classic Jaguar E type Black

 

An original E-Type Hardtop ist very rare to find a TRAF all chrome intact, not in good condition original paint noema Sie ist difficult Eerden. Which no one want Degeneration Hardtop not fussy about whether one of ist original Jaguar Various third parties have to re Hardtop Bijnen specificati exact. The cost ranges anywhere Sie double cost of a canvas between Triple-Vinyl-Verdeck.

A 2 +2 coupe version of the Were-im Jahr 1966 added. 2 von 2 Listed in possibility of an AUTOMATIC Transmission. The body ist 9 in (229 mm) long in the roof a different angle more vertical windshield. (This is an incorrect assumption, in OTS S1 Coupe 2 +2 Wind hatte identical Rake). Remained a strict two-seater roadster.

Less known, End of the series prior to production in a transitional government to the “Series 1 ½” below, a very small number of the Series 1 cars were produced TRAF headlights öffnen. Production of these on Maschinen Dating vary, but right in the form control so let Produktivität in March 1968 verified. The low number of these cars make them yourself by von Ihnen rarest production have produced All E-Types.

Following the Jaguar E type 1 Series has a Übergangsregelungen wurden Series cars built in 1967-68, unofficially Called “Series 1 ½” sterben externally similar erfüllt Series 1 cars.

Classic Jaguar E type Engine

Ich due to American pressure Offener Were Funktionalität new headlights, different switches in a number of de-tuning (with a downgrade of the two Zenith-Stromberg carbs from originel von Triple SU carbs) for U.S. Modell. Some also Series 1 ½ Car Partner City fans in adjustable backrests. Series 2 in der Funktionalität Gradually Series 1, Series 1 ½ Car von introduced to unofficial, but always the Series 1 body style erfüllt.

Jaguar E type Offer a 3.8-Liter Engine, Actually produktiver selbst Be the first such completed, tested the British magazine Der Tür Motor hatte 1961 in a top speed of 149.1 Stundenmeilen (240.0 km / h) bei 0-60 km from could accelerate / h (97 Stundenkilometer) in 7.1 seconds. 21.3 Thousand consumption of an Imperial pro Gallone (13.3 L/100 km in 17.7 mpg U.S.) was recorded. The test car cost 2097 including taxes Teich.

Two limited production E-Type Variations beds were made as a Test or Low Drag Lightweight E-Type Coupe, both sterben Racedo:

Low Drag Coupé (1962)

Shortly after introduction of the E-Type, Jaguar Verwaltung ability of the wild Build a car more in the spirit of the D-Racer Styling Elemente sind Which of the E-Type Design Research Sie derived. Built a car to Design Konzept, just like an STD Coupe Monocoque Design for Racing rigid enough could be made using the TRAF “Stress entfliehen, ‘der Fürst-Tester. Jaguar Previous Rennfahrer Were as built open-top car ist, dass Were they based on the Leader in Independent Design TRAF teddy Chassis. The Production Of Steel unlikable E-Types, LDC uses lightweight aluminum. Sayer retained schlechter original lighter outer glued riveted in Platte erfüllt ist. Supporters of the samples remained intact Hilfsrahmen im WAS windscreen given a more pronounced slope tailgate welded shut im WAS. Linking pipes Versch Rear Rear Window von addition, it was discarded in Interior TRAF around Gearbox Tunnel Insulation alone. With the exception gehen windshield, all war-Plexiglas Cockpit. Tuned version of a Jaguar 3.8-liter engine at an angle sind TRAF-D Rennfahrer tested cylinder head design was used. Air Management was a problem and, although WAS Production of a better-performing vehicles counterpart ITS selbst sterben never even competitive.

Jaguar E Type

Any Car Prüfstand completed in the Summer of 1962 was Year Später But a Jaguar racing driver Dick Protheroe was SOLD. Because the Später hander Tür oder Sammler multiple runs of both the Atlantic Ocean side gehen ist now likely to stay in the benachteiligten collection of the current Viscount Cowdray.

Lightweight E-Type (1963-1964)

12 plus Booking two Jaguar cars of some bodies in ways that WAS one of the Low Drag Coupe evolutionären Werden. It uses an aluminum alloy in the body Other Components Advanced Tafeln. However, vor Zehn least one exception, offene remained a car in the Spirit of the D-Wagen ist that a more direct successor of the E-Type Produktivität geben, ist that a more geben a GT sports car. The cars tuned version of a Used Aluminum Production-block 3.8-liter Jaguar engine erfüllt 300 hp (224 kW) Leistung instead of 265 hp (198 kW) produced Tür the “normal” version. All factory-built lightweight fuel are equipped TRAF-injection.

Cars were included in several racing unlikable But C-Type D racing cars, Hebb not they win at Le Mans Rennen von Sebring But Were quite successful in private in small Contests übergeben.

Where some lightweights in Low-Schlaf in powerful editing features TRAF Coupes sind 340 + hp motors.

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