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Ferrari engines sometimes powered cars that didn't wear the prancing horse. Cars powered by a Ferrari engine include the ASA 1000 GT, Fiat Dino, Lancia Stratos, and Lancia Thema. Get valuable details on these cars.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The baby bull slims down and muscles up for a lightweight title fight with Ferrari. Entering as a late-season 2007 entry is a high-performance Gallardo coupe called Superleggera--''superlight'' in Italian.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The biographies of Ferrari's designers, engineers, and managers describe their contributions to Ferrari's success. They were indispensable to the creation and growth of the greatest name in high-performance motoring. Learn about these talented men.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

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Speed freaks want one thing and one thing only: the fastest car on the planet and the designation of “World Speed King.” Take a look at the car that may bring the title of World’'s Fastest Car back to the North American continent.

By William Harris

The history of Ferrari sheds light on the mystery of the world's most exciting automobiles and the men behind them. Discover how Ferrari evolved from the racetrack to the legendary status it holds today.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The Caparo T1 is a street-legal F1 race car with a higher horsepower-to-weight ratio than any other previous model. How does the Caparo T1 travel so fast, and why is this race car street legal?

By Ed Grabianowski

The 2000-2008 Cadillac lineup include a string of boldly styled new models triggering Cadillac’s comeback. Learn how models like the Escalade CTS XLR and SRX competed with the imports and pleased carbuyers and critics alike.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

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Occasionally, a car design comes along that somehow remains relatively untouched for decades. These cars can garner a loyal band of supporters and enthusiasts whose passion for the model might seem, to an outsider, to go well beyond the merits of the car itself.

By Jonathan Strickland

The 1930-1939 Cadillac models established Cadillac as a leader in luxury automobile design. From the Cadillac Sixteen in 1930 to the classic 1938 Cadillac Sixty Special, learn how Cadillac became a giant among luxury automakers.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1940-1949 Cadillacs showcased important engineering developments and beautiful designs. Learn about features like the eggcrate grille, bullet-shape fenders, fastback roofline, the hallmark tailfin and the overhead-valve V-8 engine that were rolled out in the 1940s.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1950-1959 Cadillacs reflected the prosperity and ambition of the era. Cadillacs of the 1950s were finned, chromed, and loaded with features inspired by the jet age.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

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The 2007 Ford Mustang model year included the Shelby GT500 the most powerful production Mustang ever and the Shelby GT. Learn all about the 2007 Mustang and Shelby Mustang models.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The Ford Mustang has always been a symbol of American freedom. For the chief engineer of the 2005 model, that's especially true. Find out how Vietnamese-born Hau Thai-Tang came to work on the Mustang.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The redesigned 2005 Ford Mustang and the 2006 Mustang and 2007 Mustang models it spawned showcase everything that’s best about America’s favorite pony car. Go behind the scenes to learn all about the newest Mustang.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The Ford Mustang was rejuvenated for 1999 with "New Edge" styling more power and many key refinements. By 2003 Mustang was the only pony car in America. Learn all about the 1999-2004 Mustang saga.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

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The mission for Ford's Special Vehicle Team was "to use the best-available resources from both inside and outside Ford to explore new ways of creating and marketing high-performance vehicles." Learn more about Ford's SVT group.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

Mustang’s silver anniversary was golden indeed for Ford coming during one of the icon’s best-loved generations. Learn how the 1987-1993 generation managed to survive slumping sales in a sputtering economy to maintain its popularity.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

Leading up to 1994 Ford held off the pony-car competition by creating a stronger sleeker more agile Mustang. Learn about the best Mustang in years arriving in time for the original pony car's 30th birthday

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The Ford Explorer quickly became America’s top-selling SUV after its introduction in 1991. Learn useful details about the Ford Explorer including safety recall information and reliability ratings.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

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The Mustang II was reasonably popular in its time, but history has pushed it to the bottom of fans' consciousness. Find out how an energy crisis and government regulations broke this pony car.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

Mustang began a second revolution with the sophisticated "New Breed" of 1979. It was a new kind of Ford pony car but was every inch a Mustang. Learn more about the 1979-1981 Ford Mustang.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

April, 13 1964 was a big day for Lee Iacocca. He introduced his brainchild the Ford Mustang to the world lauding its versatility ranging from bargain to high-performance versions. Read excerpts of his unveiling speech.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The sales success of the 1965 Ford Mustang was a key factor in launching Trans-Am racing, which was staged on road courses coast to coast. Learn more about the struggles for Trans-Am dominance.

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In 1969 and 1970 the Mustang had it all -- except buyers. Learn all about the personalities, the updated designs and the rocky road for 1969 and 1970 Ford Mustangs.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

Joe Oros oversaw designs for nearly every Ford vehicle for a dozen years, but his biggest success was a rush job: the Ford Mustang. Read in his own words how the winning design came together.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide