Some refer to the 1970 Chevelle SS as the "ultimate American muscle car". The 1970 Chevelle SS454 is considered to be "the ultimate Chevelle". With its intimidating body style, powerful motor and growling dual exhaust the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is every bit pure American muscle. Two engines were available in Chevelle's1970 super sport package.…
Then there were the sport’s cars…enough said. Flashy, stylish, status symbols, expensive repair bills, and no room for anything in the back seat. More and more it looked like we were headed into the mini-van / compact car selection. We looked at the big sedans that were available. The problem with the bigger cars was the fact that we had to get UP out of them.…
The Hellcat “belts out a staggering 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque and a base price of just $60,990,” simplifying into just “$86.27 per horse” (Calabi). Through the simplification of this statistic, the writer is able to communicate with the average person and reveal the horsepower and torque capable by the new Challenger comes at a reasonable price. Secondly, the power of the Hellcat is intensified as “Dodge created the most powerful muscle car ever… with front rotors the size of large pizzas… [and] a clutch pedal evidently lifted from a leg-press machine at the gym” (Calabi). Calabi is able to relate the standard features engineered by Dodge to common day items that a person would come in contact with. By relating the rotors to pizza, and the clutch to a-leg press machine, the car is given a masculine connotation, showing its immense power.…
Ford vs Chevrolet Hi dad and welcome back to earth. (Wait for audience) No I'm not crazy , my dad is not here, he's in heaven..…
Don went to high school in Bentleville Washington county. He was class president for four years, on graduation day he was valdictorian. He got his pilot’s license when he was 16. He served in the air force, then attended Penn state University for a degree in Business Administration.…
Do you want to know what makes super cars go fast? Tune in to this science project to find out. In this science project, you will see aerodynamics, drag, and wind speed do its process on cars. In my experiment,on each car, there are streamers on them. When my wind tunnel turns on, streamers that fly everywhere will represent drag, and streamers that stick to the car will represent aerodynamics.…
The primary purpose of this Dodge advertisement is to excite young male car enthusiasts. This commercial is very well put together; leaving the consumer electrified, wanting to reevaluate their current car decision. Dodge has truly outdone themselves, and has created the perfect advertisement for their…
The GMC Sierra is a highly suitable truck for those who enjoy participating in a multitude of activities. Constructed in the United States, this American dream car does and has everything nearly everyone looks for in a vehicle. Its safety features, comfortable interior, and outstanding performance are characteristics this car contains that consumers will not only approve of, but appreciate as well. Safety is one of the first traits a person will look for in a vehicle. Many people who are looking into purchasing a new car have families.…
Charged Ride My friend Tyler and I drove to Stowe, Vermont. This drive was an exhilarating experience for many reasons. Most certainly not an experience I will soon forget. We left in the early morning, or should I say the middle of the night.…
NASCAR technician: Craving for Racing They say it’s not for me, they say it can’t be done, however I plan to prove them wrong. My future plans are to become exactly what they say I cannot, an Automotive Technician specializing in NASCAR racing. Before I can pursue my dream of becoming one of the fastest NASCAR racers I must first have as much knowledge in mechanics as I can. In order to do this, I plan to become certified in the automotive industry.…
A teenager who was test driving a go-cart in Monument was killed in a crash with a pickup truck. Although it can be fun to drive non-traditional vehicles, your safety as well as the legality of the vehicle should be a top priority when operating a non-traditional vehicle, both in public and on your own land. Know the legality of your vehicle on public roadways. The Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles can provide information about what vehicles are legal and what vehicles are not legal on public roadways. Make sure you understand the law regarding registering your non-traditional vehicle.…
what's even more interesting is what sparked the creation of such an iconic american vehicle. Quite often many tend to believe that the muscle car was created simply to satisfy the need for speed or just a concept from automobile companies, when in reality the muscle car has a much deeper history. For example, “The need for fast car’s started with prohibition during the 1920’s bootleggers and moonshiners wanted to be able to outrun police car so they would often modify their cars. ”(gentlemansgazette.com) This shows that the muscle car has a well rooted history since the 1920’s.…
The 2015 Toyota Camry is one of the number one selling vehicles in America. The first Toyota Camry was created in Japan in the year of 1982. The Camry then was known as a compact car but it has now grown to a bigger vehicle know as a sedan. The Toyota Camry is known for its many astonishing features, such as; good on mileage, comfort and safety.…
Have you ever dreamed of speeding down a racecourse or highway at an extremely high speed, risking life and limb for that exhilarating feeling? Well, hot rods made this dream come true for many people. A hot rod is generally defined as an old American car modified with a heftier engine and increased aerodynamics to achieve a high linear speed. No one really knows the origin of the term “hot rod”, but it could be linked to the late 1930s in Southern California. 1930s…
The efficiency found in each mile. Performance is the driving force of the Dodge Charger.” This shows that the Dodge Chargers engine is more than anything can compete with but that's what they say making it seem like it is everything. This is why it is important to go to other websites before making a commitment to the creators website because is biased. Just as the Charger the Challenger also has unbiased claims on the car.…