State of the art V8s: Cadillac Eldorado vs. Lincoln Mark VIII
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The 1993 Cadillac Eldorado and the Lincoln Mark VIII, two luxury cars with aluminum, multivalve V8 engines are tested and evaluated. Both engines are efficient, and both cars are in the mid-$30,000 range. However, the Lincoln engine and car design are judged somewhat more sophisticated.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1993
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A car for China
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China is considering sponsoring the development of national compact car that would cost around $5,000. However, the development of such a car would be costly and would require a significant modification in conventional Chinese automotive manufacturing.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1996
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Boom! Mach 1
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Richard Noble's ThrustSSC jetplane broke the sound barrier in Oct 1997 by posting a new land speed record of 763 mph. The plane has no wings and is powered by two Rolls-Royce engines. It was piloted by Andy Green.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1998
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