What's all this business about structural rigidity?
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The structural rigidity of an automobile has a direct impact on many factors that contribute to its overall driving quality. A rigid car will allow better mounting points for the suspension. Rigidness also lessens the amount of vibrating, a factor that contributes to the perception of quality.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1996
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'98 Chrysler Concorde LXi and Dodge Intrepid ES
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The Chrysler Concorde and Dodge Intrepid were redesigned for the 1998 model year, and the redesigning included reducing engine noise and making the body rounder. The V-6 engines are all new and made from aluminum. The cars will cost between $24,000 and $26,500.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1997
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Karting diary: how I bought a kart and raced it 10 times - all for $3,000
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An amateur racer bought a used kart and enrolled in the Yamaha Can Class for a total cost of $3,000. The class included 10 short-track sprint races and two days of test driving. The Yamaha Senior Sportsman is the Can class for adults.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1997
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