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Mosler MT900 and Consulier GTP! Supercars Ahead of Their Time – The Downshift Ep. 58

In 1985 one of the most groundbreaking designs in automotive history went into production – the Consulier GTP, the first production car with no structural metal. Weighing in at 1900lbs and using only a Turbocharged 2.2 liter Chrysler engine with 175hp, the GTP ran circles around most sport cars of the time which prompted the company to take it racing. With over 1g of grip on the skidpad from the factory, the GTP was in it’s element on the racetrack, so much so, they were asked not to return to many of the racing series that they entered after numerous uncontested victories. Bad press and no compromise race-bred styling led to slow sales. Several redesigns based on the original GTP where made, which included the Intruder and the Raptor with it’s famous V shaped windshield to reduce drag.... Read More | Share it now!

2013 Honda Civic Si: Competition for the Ford Focus ST? – Ignition Ep. 70

On this episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago sizes up the 2013 Honda Civic Si. With a naturally aspirated engine and 170 lb-ft of torque the Si attempts to compete in a increasingly competitive sport compact segment. Does this ninth generation Civic pack enough performance to take on rivals like the Ford Focus ST and the Volkswagen Golf GTI? Carlos takes it to the mountains and the test track to find out. ... Read More | Share it now!