A test of Car wits. . . Maybe just useless info we have that will never use elsewhere

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super light or sport leicht (lightweight)... one or the other...
 
Originally posted by bengee
super light or sport leicht (lightweight)... one or the other...
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:tick: & question?
 
It means super light? At first glance, the car is heavy, but then I suppose it weighs in the same range as its competitors, and its high weight is well justified I suppose.
 
The name SL ( sport leicht ) comes from the first gen. SL (300 SL) .... and those cars were build to be light sport cars.... these days it should be SH .... Sport Heavy

greets
 
Sorry to back track, just have to laugh at the pic of the NSX...with a '82 or so 323/GLC. "Nice!" - What me and that guy in the red coat at thinking. :)
 
Originally posted by MazKid
Sorry to back track, just have to laugh at the pic of the NSX...with a '82 or so 323/GLC. "Nice!" - What me and that guy in the red coat at thinking. :)
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Errm, that's a Ford Escort XR3i in the background.

http://www.xr3i-extra.co.uk/gallery/pic354.html

Except that red one has slats in the back window...
 
I have no idea what this car is and i was wondering if anyone here does. If no one knows then someone else may post a question... BTW that is not me in the background, nor did i take the picture (my gf did). No that is not her in the background.

I decided to post this pic here rather than in the guess that car game or a new thread, so dont yell at me please...
 

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Here is another angle...
 

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Didn't the car have any brandname tags/labels/icons? If not, my guess would be that it's some kitcar.
 
I forgot to add that I wasn't there... The people who were with my gf said it was a maserati. However I find the side vents and areo hood, signs that point in directions away from maserarti. I was also thinking it was a kit car...Wish i could find a definate answer.
Well snoopie if you like you can post another question (or wait a bit for another answer)...

Do those side vents remind anyone else of amg/merc...
 
It's a Qvale Mangusta, has a Ford Mustang 4.6 V8 I believe. Has now stopped production, the design bought by Rover and has been rebodied and turned into the MG SV X Power:
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Thanks mr pushrod... completely forgot about qvale... your turn...
 
Ok, can we do motor bike related questions? I'm not huge into bikes, but this question is a corker!
 
Originally posted by mr_pushrod
Ok, can we do motor bike related questions? I'm not huge into bikes, but this question is a corker!
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Man, im missing like 4 pages of questions a day :(

Again, damn me the depths of damnation for butting in, just remember Pushrod is due a question, but for those awake will america sleeps, try this on for size.

q: Has the Dutch car company Spyker ever built a 4wd? If so what model and year?

Mr pushrod, sorry again ;)
 
the Spyker 4wd was made in 1902, and was powered by a 8.6L, 6 cyl engine, i dont know the name, though
 
Originally posted by miniMADness
the Spyker 4wd was made in 1902, and was powered by a 8.6L, 6 cyl engine, i dont know the name, though
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Yea, close enough.....stupid google :irked:

;)


...but i gotta real cracker for my next one...but its your turn now
 
Well im busting the rules again :( but im only at work for another 2 hrs and i wanna see how long it takes to get this one answered, so to make it up to miniM, ill post a pic in his thread :D

q: What is the only turbo charged and supercharged car to date?
 
Originally posted by Mike Rotch


q: What is the only turbo charged and supercharged car to date?
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1989 - 1992 Nissan March Super Turbo

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Ah, but it's not! There is also the Lancia Delta S4!
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This was designed for Group B and had a 1.8 litre 4 cylinder 16v lump with a turbo and supercharger. I'll ask the motorbike question first, but does this mean I have to ask another? :)

Q. What motorbike had a 32 valve engine and what was else was strange about this motor?
 
Wouldn't that be the Honda Goldwing, with the H-6 engine?
 
Originally posted by mr_pushrod
Nope, but right manufacturer :D
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Oh, then it's the marvelous NR750, with the oval pistons!

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Correct!
 

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As no one seems to have a question to ask, I'll have another go. Where did Volvo get it's name?
 
Originally posted by mr_pushrod
As no one seems to have a question to ask, I'll have another go. Where did Volvo get it's name?
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Volvo = Latin; means "I roll".


///M-Spec
 
Correct! Your go, obviously mine aren't hard enough, lol.
 
Originally posted by mr_pushrod
Correct! Your go, obviously mine aren't hard enough, lol.
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As a general rule, if you can find the answer with a keyword Google search, people are going to get it within minutes ;) Might want to aim for questions not easily 'googleable'.


///M-Spec
 
Bugger, I figured that one would be fairly hard to google, obviously not! So, where is your question?
 
..that in mind, here's mine. Have fun with your favorite search engine :trouble:

<In Alex Trebec voice>

Only 3 examples of this car have ever been made, all sold to 'clients' who were required to sign contracts promising never to use them in racing. This ultra rare Ferrari closed cockpit racer is derived from a famous road car, which, in turn was developed along side a sports prototype which was a winner at Daytona.


///M-Spec
 
<catiously and unconfidently presses the buzzer>

What is a Ferrari Daytona Competizione, that was based on the 365 GTB/4~GTS/4???
 
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