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LA Show: WORKS Speed Mitsubishi Lancer
WORKS, an automotive engineering, tuning, and racing specialist, pulled the curtains off the race-prepped SPEED World Challenge (SWC) Lancer at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The WORKS SWC Lancer will continue its efforts through the off-season with the goal of running a full racing schedule for the 2008 calendar year. Two-time (2005 and 2006) United States Touring Car champion David Brown will head the driving effort for 2008. -Continued after the jump The race ready Lancer features several mods including front and rear WORKS/hlins coilovers, WORKS two-piece rotors featuring Brembo aluminum calipers, a WORKS racing clutch with `Spin' flywheel, and a fully built and balanced Mitsubishi four cylinder engine. Inside the car there is a WORKS `Throw' short shifter with `Grab' shift knob, WORKS carbon fiber panels, a single Recaro Pro Racer seat, Tilton pedal assembly, and a custom roll cage installed by Impact Engineering. Pending final homologation, the SWC Lancer will receive a few more racing and performance parts from WORKS and their partners before heading to tracks across the US and Canada.
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Last-known Mgb Works Rally Car Going Under Auction
An extremely rare 1964 MGB which is said to be the last known genuine MG works rally car is being offered for auction, 35 years after bidding farewell to the world of motorsports. One of two only official MGB rally cars built in 1964, the specific example...
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Officially-official: Limited Edition Mini Jcw World Championship 50
Revealed for the first time at the 2009 MINI United Festival in Silverstone, the MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 is yet another special edition model built to commemorate the Cooper racing team's first Formula One World Championship title...
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Gsr Premium Edition Introduced In Japan
Mitsubishi has refreshed its 2009 Lancer Evolution X line-up with the introduction of a new top-of-the-line GSR Premium edition that sits above the RS and GSR models. No different mechanically from the other EVO Xs, the Premium edition is distinguished...
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Mitsubishi Racing Lancer: First Official Photos
Following the release of a teaser sketch in July, Mitsubishi revealed the first official photos of its latest cross-country rally car, the turbo-diesel “Racing Lancer†that has been developed for the 2009 Dakar Rally that will take place in...
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Mini Cooper S Jcw Challenge: Race Track Version Coming To Frankfurt
In cooperation with John Cooper Works (JCW) team, MINI will present a track race version of the Cooper S at the forthcoming IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt. Compared to the stock version and apart from the addition of a welded safety cage, the RECARO bucket...
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