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1965 Volvo 122S 'Amazon'
Engine 1782cc/4-cyl/OHV Power and torque 96bhp@5600rpm, 106lbft@3500rpm Transmission Four-speed manual Suspension Front: independent, wishbones, coil springs, ARB. Rear: live axle, coil springs, radius arms Brakes Discs front, drums rear Top speed 92mph 0-60mph 14sec Fuel economy 28mpg
1991 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2
Engine 3600cc/6-cyl/OHC Power and torque 250bhp@6100rpm; 229lb ft@4800rpm Transmission Five-speed manual Suspension Front: independent, struts, coil springs, ARB. Rear: semi-trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar Brakes Discs all round Top speed 162mph 0-60mph 5.7sec Fuel economy 20mpg
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