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Sure looks like a boxy hatchback wagon, but that's just my opinion.

The kind of mind that has a problem with the fact that different grades of gas yield different power should own a Prius or a Leaf, or spend time in the 3rd world where gasoline can get really, really crappy.

http://vehiclevoice.com/tag/ford-carrousel/ The concept was RWD, with a 460 supplying the go. There was also the MiniMax, which was FWD, but no pictures of it seem to exist.

But a year older.

http://articles.sae.org/11120/ "The software additionally is capable of detecting high load, including trailer towing, and adjusts the split to ensure durability of heat-sensitive AWD parts is maintained."

Engine insertion problems with the assembly lines at Wixom and St. Thomas prevented this from happening, IIRC.

Finally, things started to change . . .

Meanwhile, wherever he is, Zora pounds his head in frustration . . .

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/25/us-autos-subaru-idUSKBN0K304M20141225 Subaru scraps plan to shift Crosstrek production to U.S. Fuji Heavy, which has a policy of making cars in markets where they are sold, decided to make the new vehicle in Japan because of capacity constraints in Indiana and the relatively high sales price of the crossover SUV, which makes domestic production more viable, the source said.

The days of the 8,000 rpm super-screaming FWD V-6 are gone, replaced by today's EB low-rpm/max torque approach through a distributed AWD system that co-ordinates with chassis/ride management. Time marches on, the original SHO formula is a dead-end.

You're entitled to your opinion, but "very low belt lines"? You do need your eyes tested, IMHO if you cannot see how small the roller-skate rear wheels look on most of those sleds. IMHO, "very low belt lines" implies a drop from the "A" pillar like we saw out of Italy in the late 1970's, and adopted by GM and others.

From LeftLane News: Ford Racing promises Mustang EcoBoost tuning device in 2015 Ford has announced plans to offer aftermarket tuning for its full range of EcoBoost engines. Ford Racing has already developed a programming handset for the Focus ST's 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, along with the Fiesta ST's 1.6-liter EcoBoost mill.

Burn outs, drag racing, solid rear axle provides more tire smoke.

Then there's Cosmo Topper. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topper_(TV_series)

The Weirdest Things You Never Knew About The Making Of Repo Man http://io9.com/the-weirdest-things-you-never-knew-about-the-making-of-1673079559 Repo Man came out 30 years ago, but it remains one of the weirdest, and most beloved, cult movies of all time. But how did this genre-smashing comedy, about a punk kid who starts repossessing cars only to find one very special car, ever get made in the first place?

IIRC, the GT was not designed specifically for an FIA-sanctioned racing class, unlike the original GT40, originally penned by Eric Broadley, aka Mr. Lola. It seems that this new car is purpose-derived, like the original. Superformance builds an improved MkII chassis tub GT40, recognized by the FIA. http://www.superformance.com/ From 2009, here's a C&D review: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/superformance-gt40-mkii-specialty-file

Check out the LAST picture in the series. What's the disguised sled in front of it?

With high-grade flush-fit door windows, like the A-7/A-8 have on the showroom floor production models. Lincoln will have to do better.

It's not easy, being hard-of-thinking.

Gives Paris that gritty look.

IMHO, looks kinda old.

Gives 'em time to work the production problems out . . .

THIS KEEPS GETTING BETTER DEP'T.: Chevy Trax engineer says GMC version possible Check out the comments. "Oh well nobody can whore a platform out like GM. "

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