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More power and torque than an e28 M5.😮 530i 3.9 p1 530i 3.9 p2 530i 3.9 p3 530i 3.9 p4

Came across a new Porsche book after reading the review by blogger Joe Sherlock, his review is below and another showing sample pics, book cover etc. Got mine on amazon.com, but they seem to be out of stock at the moment. It's real nice, mainly covers the air cooled 356 & 911, which are my favorites anyway, lol. https://www.4legend.com/2020/livre-cranswick-on-porsche-de-marc-cranswick-veloce-publishing/ Joe Sherlock review

Good to see the big bug getting some traction.😁 Type 4 literature

MotorWeek tested the e39 M5 and said it was the greatest sport sedan of all time. I think that statement still stands in terms of the model's impact, even though faster cars have come since then.I remember reading in European Car magazine about the magazine's guy boiling tire smoke off the tires and 400 hp, which seemed a lot back then. MotorWeek & the e39 M5 Classic 5-er - No Bangle Ignition think the Chevy SS has finally surpassed the e39 M5. Chevy SS Vs e39 M5 - Streets of Willow circuit

For those into Corvettes, this might be of interest. I came across these UK magazine test times. I think they show what a showroom car can do. Since they were export cars, it's unlikely they were enhanced for magazine testing. '82 TBI 350 1968 L68 427 4 speed 0-60 6.1 seconds top speed 145 mph (Motor) 1984 TBI Automatic 0-60 7 seconds top speed 139 mph (Motor) 1984 TBI Automatic 0-60 7.2 seconds top speed 138 mph (Fast Lane) 1984 TBI Automatic 0-60 6.6 seconds top speed 142 mph (Autocar) 1986 TPI Stick 0-60 6 seconds top speed 151 mph (Autocar) 1989 ZR-1 (380 hp) 0-60 5.6 seconds (Autocar) 1992 LT1 Automatic 0-60 5.8 seconds top speed 162 mph (Performance Car) The LT1 car did a 14.3 second 1/4 mile at 100 mph in wintery conditions. The ZR-1 beat the 1986 car in 30-70 mph acceleration 4.5 to 6.3 seconds.

Nice article with the late George Barris. I have always liked the car (sig the wide body and Mohawk bias belted rubber), but some might not, lol. Discuss!! Feverish Urban Cowboy Bird!

The Nova seems more current in thinking. Recent cars have smaller turbo engines for emissions and economy, plus better handling with less weight in the nose. The old school way was more displacement and don't worry about the understeer! Would anyone put a turbo 4 into a classic musclecar? SEMA Nova 2.0T e12 LS7 V8 e12 3.5L Gremlin 401-XR

Interesting article about the GTA's planned US introduction for 1986 model year. GTA in Popular Science magazine

Looking at this comparison report with the BMW 325e and the Mercedes 190E, the little Caddy comes out not too bad. Even 30 years ago the German car buyer would never have considered a Caddy, regardless of how good it was. Originally conceived as a BMW 320i & Audi 4000 import fighter, on basic specs Cadillac seemed to be in the ballpark, or were they? Popular Science Aug 1985 Page 1 Popular Science Aug 1985 page 2 Popular Science Aug 1985 page 3 Bimmer

BMW and other European brands often use their past great models as a selling point. Something Lexus and Infiniti can't really do. So which models from the past contribute to the BMW legend? I think some came from tuners. BMW 530GS p1 BMW 530GS p2 e12 5-er

In German spec the 924 Turbo was as fast as a 911 SC 3.0, handled better, was more economical and cost less. But lacked that 911 mystique.

Some rides didn't get the credit they deserve when new, or were once well known and have become forgotten in the interim. Like the Blown 312 Y block '57 Fairlanes, that had the kind of power FE V8 Mustangs only had a decade later. What other cars would you add? Ford Fairlane Gremlin 401-XR '67 Firebird 400

The falling level of horsepower and speed in the '70s sparked interest in the gray market. Expensive imports were brought in, federalized for emissions/bumper laws and sold at high prices to wealthy buyers in small numbers. It continued until the mid '80s. From that point on companies got a handle on pollution controls and high performance brands started bringing the "good" versions back to America. Didn't happen overnight though! November 1978 333i page 1 333i page 2 333i page 3

With stats of 0-60 mph in under 9 seconds and top speed of 120 mph were the Trans Am 455 and BMW 530i 4 speeds, the fastest full 4 seater cars in 1975 America? I can't think of any others. Firebird T/A

Maybe that should be Afternoon Delight, if anyone can remember that popular Starline Vocal band song? Lol. Cars from that time can get a bad wrap, but there were some worthwhile things from those days like GM's radial tuned suspension (RTS) and ESC ignition, and some interesting rides. What notable cars can you think of from those years? Mazda Rotary Pacer Pickup

The infamous 1976 arcade game Death Race, based on the 1975 Roger Corman directed 1975 movie Death Race 2000 starring David Carradine & Sylvester Stallone. You race around, knock over/kill pedestrians and pick up points. Parents had the game banned! But we can enjoy it now. 1976, the future has arrived! BTW there's a good modified C3 Corvette in this film. Death Race

What racing games, arcade & console, would you say were the great games prior to Gran Turismo? Pole Position and Bump N' Jump are pretty legendary. Bump N' Jump Firebird

Consumer Report ran a test of the Seville against the Mercedes 280S in 1976. Although the 450SE would have been a better match engine wise, but the 4.5 liter was priced much, much higer than the Seville. However, since those days the 5 series has been a closer target of the Seville/STS so it's interesting to see how they both looked at the start,lol. ^_^

From today's perspective do you think the original Seville was a good buy next to imported competition from Mercedes, BMW? Caddy Seville (206 inches long, 4,300 lbs) $12,479 180 hp, 0-60 mph 11.5 Vs BMW 530i (190 inches long, 3,300 lbs) $9,187 176 hp, 0-60 mph 8.7 seconds. Seville Vs e12 530i

It's good that they keep an eye on quality. Fiero sold over 100,000 in its first year but quality problems tarnished it. I don't think they will make the same mistake twice. B)

Large car sales in Australia are down with the price of gas, same for Ford. If they made the LPG (liquified petroleum gas) option standard on the Commodore it might help. Everyone is looking for better gas mileage.