Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Corvair: Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Corvair
The Chevrolet Corvair was a rear-engined automobile produced by General Motors from 1960 to 1969. The Corvair was offered in a wide range...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Corvair: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Corvair - History
The Corvair name originated as a fastback show car in 1954, which, like many Chevy concept cars of the period, were based on the Corvette...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hippie: Encyclopedia - Hippie
Hippie (also hippy) is a term originally used to describe some of the rebellious youth of the 1960s and 1970s. The word hippie was popula...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Corvair Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Corvair Engine - Problems
The Corvair engine design was so unique that good dealer service and maintenance was spotty. Mechanics, unused to the aluminum head and c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Corvair Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Corvair Engine - 164
The engine was stroked out to 164 in&sup3 (2.7 L) for 1964. Power output was boosted to 95 hp (70 kW) for the bas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unsafe At Any Speed: Encyclopedia - Unsafe At Any Speed
Unsafe at Any Speed: The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile by Ralph Nader, published in 1965, is a book detailing his claims...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Corvair Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Corvair Engine - Trivia And Arcana
Many Corvair engine fans acquired a second life after the demise of their engines, mounted bottom side out on the outside of the wheels o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Corvair Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Corvair Engine - Corvair Engines Swapped Into Volkswagens
Initially, the cooling fans were designed with a twist to the vanes, so that they were only efficient when rotating in the correct direct...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turbocharger: Encyclopedia Ii - Turbocharger - Applications
Turbocharging is very common on diesel engines in conventional automobiles, in trucks, for marine and heavy machinery applications. In fa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Vega: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Vega - Problems
Forgotten today is that the Vega was a strong seller, especially in the wake of the Arab Oil Embargo, which drove Americans away from tra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Laura Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Laura Bush - Early Life
Laura Bush was born Laura Lane Welch in Midland, Texas, the only child of Harold Bruce Welch (1912–1995) and Jenna Louise Hawkins (born...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Plymouth Valiant: Encyclopedia Ii - Plymouth Valiant - 1960
The Valiant appeared in 1960 as its own marque and was advertised as the Valiant by Chrysler Corp. For 1961, it was assigned to Plymouth,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John De Lorean: Encyclopedia Ii - John De Lorean - Professional Life
John De Lorean - Packard Motor Company. DeLorean's time in the employ of Chrysler lasted less than a year, when he was offered a $14,00...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mid-size Car: Encyclopedia Ii - Mid-size Car - North America
The mid-size class grew out of the compacts of the early 1960s. One of the first, the Ford Fairlane, was refered to at its introduction i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Commercial Failures: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Commercial Failures - Computing Flops
List of commercial failures - Hardware flops. 3Com Audrey and Kerbango The failures of these simple web and audio devices were widely...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Automotive Superlatives: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Automotive Superlatives - Firsts
Full-production vehicles are listed here. Many were preceded by racing-only cars. First automobile manufacturer - Panhard et Levassor (1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turbocharger: Encyclopedia Ii - Turbocharger - Principle Of Operation
A turbocharger is an exhaust gas driven supercharger. All superchargers have a gas compressor in the intake tract of the engine which com...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Flat Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Flat Engine - Boxer Engines
Boxer engines of up to six cylinders have proved highly successful in both automobiles and motorcycles, and continue to be popular for li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gm A Platform: Encyclopedia Ii - Gm A Platform - 1961
The first A platform was a "compact" (for the time) platform for the FR layout 1961 Buick Special, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac Tempes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vehicles In Grand Theft Auto Series: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vehicles In Grand Theft Auto Series - Road Vehicles
List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Heavy vehicles. Benson — VC, SA Boxville — VC, SA Bus — 1, 1969, 2, 3, VC, SA, LCS...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oldsmobile Cutlass: Encyclopedia Ii - Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1961
1961 was the first year for the "compact" Cutlass line, using GM's new A-body unibody platform. The base model was the F-85, which came i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hippie: Encyclopedia Ii - Hippie - Origins
In the 1940s and 1950s the term hipster came into usage by the American Beat generation to describe jazz and swing music performers, and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Porsche 928: Encyclopedia Ii - Porsche 928 - 928 Evolution
The evolution of the 928 during its 18 years of production is quite subtle, and often confuses individuals interested in purchasing a 928...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deep Space Homer: Encyclopedia Ii - Deep Space Homer - Synopsis
At work, Homer and all employees are ordered to participate in the Worker of the Week award festivities. Everyone who participates, excep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford Falcon: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford Falcon - Falcons In Australia
Ford Falcon - General description. Ford Australia claims that four million of its versions of the Falcon have been sold since 1960, and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Product Recall: Encyclopedia Ii - Product Recall - Information On Recalls?
Being aware of product recalls is important for the safety of anyone who comes in contact with the product and perhaps for the enjoyment ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oldsmobile Cutlass: Encyclopedia Ii - Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1970
The 1970 Cutlass came in two body styles: the notchback Cutlass Supreme and fastback Cutlass S. The base model on the platform remained ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oldsmobile Cutlass: Encyclopedia Ii - Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1973
The Cutlass was redesigned for 1973-1977 using GM's new "Colonnade" A-body platform. The model lineup consisted of the Cutlass "S", Cutla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oldsmobile Cutlass: Encyclopedia Ii - Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1978
The 1978 Cutlass moved to a new version of the G-body with a shorter wheelbase. A mild restyle came in 1981. This Cutlass was lighter tha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oldsmobile Cutlass: Encyclopedia Ii - Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1979
The same model lineup continued, with a revision of both the front grille and taillight lenses. A diesel-powered Oldsmobile 260 (based on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Porsche 928: Encyclopedia Ii - Porsche 928 - Conception
By the late 1960s, Porsche had changed significantly as a company, and executives including owner Ferry Porsche were toying with the idea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turbocharger: Encyclopedia Ii - Turbocharger - Reliability
As long as the oil supply is clean and the exhaust gas does not become overheated (lean mixtures or retarded spark timing on a gasoline e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turbocharger: Encyclopedia Ii - Turbocharger - Design Details
When a gas is compressed, its temperature rises. It is not uncommon for a turbocharger to be pushing out air that is 90 °C (200°F). Com...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turbocharger: Encyclopedia Ii - Turbocharger - Lag
A lag is sometimes felt by the driver of a turbocharged vehicle as a delay between pushing on the accelerator pedal and feeling the turbo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turbocharger: Encyclopedia Ii - Turbocharger - Applications
Turbocharging is very common on diesel engines in conventional automobiles, in trucks, for marine and heavy machinery applications. In fa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turbocharger: Encyclopedia Ii - Turbocharger - History
The turbocharger was invented by Swiss engineer, Alfred Buchi, who had been working on steam turbines. His patent for the internal combus...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Porsche 928: Encyclopedia Ii - Porsche 928 - Styling Changes
The 928's styling developments can largely be summed up with the following characteristics: Styling was the same from 1978 through 1980 a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Porsche 928: Encyclopedia Ii - Porsche 928 - Later Variants
Porsche introduced their first revision of the 928, the 928S, in 1980 in Europe, although it was 1983 before the car reached North Americ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Plymouth Valiant: Encyclopedia Ii - Plymouth Valiant - 1967
The Valiant/Dart line reached its greatest heights after a total redesign in 1967, with the wheelbase now 108 in (2743 mm) for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Plymouth Valiant: Encyclopedia Ii - Plymouth Valiant - 1963
The Valiant was totally reskinned for 1963, with a ½ in (12.7 mm) shorter 106 in (2692 mm) wheelbase. The Valiant wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Plymouth Valiant: Encyclopedia Ii - Plymouth Valiant - 1974
The Valiant was refreshed again in 1974, with the sedan getting the Dart's longer 111 in (2819 mm) wheelbase. 1974 also introdu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oldsmobile Cutlass: Encyclopedia Ii - Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1964
The car grew larger for 1964 when it moved to GM's new body-on-frame A-body platform. The Vista Cruiser, a stretched-wheelbase version of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Porsche 928: Encyclopedia Ii - Porsche 928 - Design
The 928 featured a large, front-mounted and water-cooled, V8 engine driving the rear wheels. Originally displacing 4.5 L and featuring a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oldsmobile Cutlass: Encyclopedia Ii - Oldsmobile Cutlass - 1982
The smaller Cutlass Ciera line was introduced on GM's new front wheel drive A platform, while the Cutlass Supreme remained on the (now re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turbocharger: Encyclopedia Ii - Turbocharger - Principle Of Operation
A turbocharger is an exhaust gas driven supercharger. All superchargers have a gas compressor in the intake tract of the engine which com...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford Falcon: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford Falcon - Falcons In Argentina
In Argentina, Falcons closely resembling the 1960s North American Falcons were built until the early 1990s. Green Falcons became infamous...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John De Lorean: Encyclopedia Ii - John De Lorean - Childhood
John Zachary DeLorean was born on January 6, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, the eldest of four sons of Zachary and Kathryn Pribak DeLorean. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John De Lorean: Encyclopedia Ii - John De Lorean - Education
John attended Detroit's public grade schools, and was then accepted into Cass Technical High School, a technical High School for Detroit'...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John De Lorean: Encyclopedia Ii - John De Lorean - Delorean Delorean Or De Lorean?
De Lorean's name is most often seen spelled without the space, as DeLorean. Typewritten documents of the De Lorean Motor Company universa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ford Falcon: Encyclopedia Ii - Ford Falcon - Falcons In North America
Historically, the Big Three auto manufacturers, (GM, Ford and Chrysler), focused purely on the larger and more profitable vehicles in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hippie: Encyclopedia Ii - Hippie - Hippy
Neo-hippies or simply hippy is a name given to turn of the 21st century youths who still believe in the hippie philosophy from back in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hippie: Encyclopedia Ii - Hippie - Politics
Hippies often participated in peace movements, including peace marches such as the USA marches on Washington and civil rights marches, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hippie: Encyclopedia Ii - Hippie - Drugs
Driven by the appeal of the Sixties "psychedelics guru", Harvard professor Timothy Leary, who advocated use of these drugs as a form of m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hippie: Encyclopedia Ii - Hippie - Legacy
By 1970, much of the hippie style, but little of its substance, had passed into mainstream culture. The media lost interest in the subcul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hippie: Encyclopedia Ii - Hippie - Pejorative Connotations
The term hippie has also been used in a derogatory sense, to describe long-haired unkempt drug users. Among those of the Beat Generation,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vehicles In Grand Theft Auto Series: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vehicles In Grand Theft Auto Series - Aircraft
List of vehicles in Grand Theft Auto series - Airplanes. Andromada — SA (Available only through use of GameShark, Action Replay or o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Laura Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Laura Bush - College Years Teacher Librarian
Welch earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1968 from Southern Methodist University in Dallas where she was a member of Kap...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mid-size Car: Encyclopedia Ii - Mid-size Car - Japan
In Japan, the term mid-size car probably does not have the intermediate sense that it does in other markets. Due to space restrictions th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turbocharger: Encyclopedia Ii - Turbocharger - Design Details
When a gas is compressed, its temperature rises. It is not uncommon for a turbocharger to be pushing out air that is 90 °C (200°F). Com...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turbocharger: Encyclopedia Ii - Turbocharger - Reliability
As long as the oil supply is clean and the exhaust gas does not become overheated (lean mixtures or retarded spark timing on a gasoline e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Turbocharger: Encyclopedia Ii - Turbocharger - Lag
A lag is sometimes felt by the driver of a turbocharged vehicle as a delay between pushing on the accelerator pedal and feeling the turbo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Laura Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Laura Bush - Marriage And Family
Laura Welch met George W. Bush in 1977 at a backyard barbeque at the home of mutual friends. After a three-month courtship, she married h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mid-size Car: Encyclopedia Ii - Mid-size Car - Europe Australia & New Zealand
Cars in Europe's equivalent category to North America's mid-size are generally known as family cars or large family cars (small family ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Laura Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Laura Bush - First Lady Of Texas
Laura Bush became the First Lady of Texas when her husband was elected as the Governor of Texas and served as first lady of that state fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Automotive Superlatives: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Automotive Superlatives - Power
List of automotive superlatives - Most power. Petrol/gasoline - (naturally-aspirated) - 485 kW (660 PS/651 hp) - 2003 F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Automotive Superlatives: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Automotive Superlatives - Some Notes About Units Of Measurement Used Herein
List of automotive superlatives - Engine capacity/displacement. 1 liter = 1,000 cubic centimeters = 61.0237 cubic inches 1 cubic inch ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Automotive Superlatives: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Automotive Superlatives - Dimensions
List of automotive superlatives - Overall. Shortest (3 wheels) - 1340 mm (52.8 in) - 1962 Peel P50 Shortest (4 wheels) - 228...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Corvair: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Corvair - Engineering
The Chevrolet Corvair engine, unique for an American car, presented a different set of requirements for mechanics, many of whom treated t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chevrolet Corvair: Encyclopedia Ii - Chevrolet Corvair - Modifications
Many sports car purists were more interested in the Corvair (particularly the 1965 and later cars) than in more conventional designs, suc...   » Read the article