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Lancia Stratos

The Lancia Stratos was designed to be a rally car -- it found success on and off the race course. With 190 horsepower in road-going trim, the Stratos could exceed 140 mph. Learn about the Lancia Stratos. More »


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How Champ Cars Work

Champ Cars have carbon fiber bodies, 900-horsepower engines and top speeds of over 230 mph! With the help of the Motorola PacWest Racing Team and CART, go behind the scenes to learn about the car the team and the driver!

Jaguar C-Type

The Jaguar C-Type racecar twice won LeMans in the 1950s, and boosted Jaguar's credibility. This car featured a twin-cam 3.4-liter inline six-cylinder engine that produced 204 horsepower. See a profile pictures and specifications for the C-Type.

Jaguar D-Type

The Jaguar D-Type blended road-racing science with art. It clearly demonstrated Jaguar's mastery of its chosen subject with three straight victories at LeMans. See D-Type pictures and specifications.

Lancia Stratos

The Lancia Stratos was designed to be a rally car -- it found success on and off the race course. With 190 horsepower in road-going trim, the Stratos could exceed 140 mph. Learn about the Lancia Stratos.


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