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 A 1949 vintage Ford diesel pickup truck covered the 19.99-kilometer track with a 1439-meter vertical drop and 156 corners in 11 minutes 24.065 seconds. The new diesel record holder for the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb ( PPIHC ) is a redesigned 1949 Ford F1 pickup with a 6.7-liter Cummins engine. The car was a part of Exhibition Devision, which took the 3d place in the race.  Driven by pilot Scott Birdsell, the retro pickup climbed to the top of Colorado's Pikes Peak in 11 minutes 24.065 seconds, improving the previous record holder result, the Mercedes-Benz C300D 4Matic, by more than 13 seconds. The record holder's specifications were not disclosed. Under the hood, the 6.7-liter Cummins supercharged engine is rumored to deliver 1,400 hp. It is known that the car was equipped with a modified braking system, sport shock absorbers and super-wide Toyo tires. According to Scott Birdsell, the final stage of the race was especially difficult. Due to the many corners, a...

History  The legendary F-series pickups , which include the Ford F-150 Raptor, have been in production for over 60 years. The first car was produced already in 1948, and the F-150 modification came out in the 1970s. After (from the 9th generation) the cars were “re-qualified” into a separate model. They are now the world leader in their class of sales. More than 800,000 pickups are sold annually. The 11th generation F-150 first manufactured in 2003. The car received a wide range of motors and 3 body types. The novelty has become much better, more "mature" outside and inside.  Exterior The American pickup truck Ford F-150 of the 3rd generation has noticeably matured. This is immediately apparent from the front of the vehicle. It is distinguished by large optics, a solid radiator grille, which received wide ventilation holes. Fog lights are installed in the bumper. The side exterior mirrors have received a clear, regular, rectangular shape. The car also changed in the rear, whe...

Production of the first Ford Explorer series began in April 1990, and in May of that year Ford Explorer became available for purchase. Today a car of this brand has become a kind of symbol of America. Explorer immediately gained recognition in the US automobile markets, and went far ahead of its competitors. Cars conquered customers with a very spacious, comfortable cabin, as well as passenger capacity: in the Explorer, it accommodated from five to seven people. A clear plus was the push-button inclusion of the front axle and the price of the Ford Explorer. However, it is worth noting that the simple structure of the front suspension, as well as the stiffness of the rear axle, did not allow the Ford Explorer car to develop high speed. Explorer replaced the Bronco 2. Both of these models were derived from the Ford Ranger, so the Ford Explorer took over many of the Ranger's features and options. The developers of the SUV wanted to create a car for all occasions. General Motors follow...

The legendary Ford Mustang car appeared in the lineup of the American manufacturer in 1964 in two body styles: a convertible and a two-door sedan (coupe). Two years later, the company sold 1,000,000 copies of the car. The manufacturer offered ample opportunities for individualizing the machine. For example, only one Mustang interior could be designed in one of 34 options. A year after the start of production, various Mustang sports modifications began to be released. Overhaul of the car was carried out in 1969. The machine gained in size and weight, and also received new modifications. The second generation Mustang debuted in 1974. Cars became smaller but retained all types of bodies. In 1978, a third generation car was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. After that, the model was constantly updated, receiving new body options and engines. In 1993, Mustang IV entered the market, which was stylized as the first model. For the 40th anniversary of the brand’s history, the company launche...

Returning to the models of past years, you can see a variety of ideas and forms. But in the matter of evolution, not only victories, but also defeats are important. Failed attempts help to create more successful models that can later become legendary. One of these attempts will be described in this article.   The Ford Corsair was designed to fill the price gap between the cheaper Cortina and the expensive Zephyr and Zodiac variants. He went into production in 1964 in the back of a sedan and in 1967 in the back of a station wagon. FORD CORSAIR 1967   A distinctive feature of this model is the arrow-shaped nose, and the Ford Thunderbird model is taken as the basis for the design. The design of the model was a cross between Taunus and Thunderbird. But, nevertheless, such a design did not delight the imagination of customers, and rather rejected than attracted to itself.   In the first versions, the car had a 1.5-liter engine with 60 horsepower. In subsequent versions, ...

Ford Model T, also known as the Tin Lizzie, is a car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1908 to 1927. It was the first car in the world to be produced in millionth series. The production of practical and affordable cars, organized by Henry Ford, has improved the lives of many people around the world. Having introduced assembly line assembly, Ford not only established mass production of cars, but also directed the development of industry along a new path. Henry Ford was born in the village of Springfield in Michigan on July 30, 1863. He was the eldest of six children, William and Mary Ford, who owned a prosperous farm. Henry spent his childhood on the parent's farm, where he helped the family and attended a regular rural school. The huge interest in technology that Henry showed at a very young age, and allowed him to become one of the most famous industrialists in the world. At the age of 12, Henry equipped a small workshop where he enthusiastically spent all his free time....