BMW E39 M5

BMW E39 M5

The BMW M5 has always been a pretty sweet ride, but the E39 model released near the close of the 90’s was the best version of that decade. The E39 M5 had a significant increase in power and was produced in much greater numbers than the previous generations. The E39 M5 has a S62 V8 engine under the hood that produces 394 horsepower mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The suspension uses thicker front and rear anti-roll bars than previous models, polyurethane auxiliary springs, and steel balljoints. These upgrades give the E39 M5 a rigid suspension, able to handle the roughest roads, while still giving the occupants a smooth ride. The E39 M5 is no slouch either, with a zero to sixty time of 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph.

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BIGFOOT

BIGFOOT

Year created: 1975

Bigfoot is known as the original Monster Truck, and it was created in 1975 and introduced to the public in 1979. The truck is both owned and operated by Bob Chandler. The truck has the distinction of being the inspiration for the term “Monster Truck” that was coined by Truck-a-Rama promoter Bob George. Bigfoot is the first truck to be used in promotions for driving over junk cars in the first even car crushes, and would go on to see a number of different versions of the truck over the years. To date, there have been 21 Bigfoot trucks driven in competitions, and similar to the Undertaker, the trucks can be entered in more than one competition at a time. The company has established strong relationships with Summit Racing, ViCor, and Firestone as well as Microsoft.

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GRAVE DIGGER

GRAVE DIGGER

Year created: 1981

Grave Digger is one of the most popular monster trucks of all time. The truck was originally conceived in 1981, and the lead driver and creator of the auto, Dennis Anderson, actually keeps several machines running to allow the truck to compete in multiple events at the same time. Anderson was also one of the early pioneers in Monster Truck competitions in the United States making the current schedule of competitions possible for other professional truck drivers. Anderson would go on to sell the Grave Digger team to USA Motor Sports in 1998, and still drives for the company to this day. To date, there have been 32 trucks with the Grave Digger title, and the current auto is powered by a 555 cubic inch Merlin engine rated at approximately 1700 horsepower.

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DODGE NEON SRT-4

2003-2005 DODGE NEON SRT-4

In the late 90’s and early 2000’s the Dodge Neon was a common sight on the road. It was affordable and gas efficient and plenty of teenagers drove them. That made the Neon SRT4 such a great sleeper, unless you knew what that hood scoop meant, you would assume it was just another Neon. Under the hood was a 2.4 liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produced 215 horsepower and 245 lb-ft of torque.The only available transmission was a five-speed manual. Zero to sixty time was 5.6 seconds, while the quarter-mile time was 14 seconds. The suspension received an overhaul so the Neon SRT4 could handle higher speeds as well as harder cornering. Underestimating this little car at a stop light was a big mistake.

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JEEP CHEROKEE PPV / SSP

JEEP CHEROKEE PPV / SSP

The Jeep Cherokee PPV / SSP has found widespread employment by United States law enforcement agencies since the early 1990s. The PPV model of the popular SUV was produced from 1992 through 2001, and remains in use in some law enforcement agencies in the country today. The XJ variant of the Cherokee continued through the model year 2001, and included an engine rated at 195 HP. The Cherokee was succeed by the Jeep Liberty which did not include a special service package, although police departments have started to replace legacy Cherokees with the Liberty model of the automobile. The XJ edition of the Cherokee was offered with three choices in engine size: 1 – TurboDiesel, 2 – 4.0 liter AMC 242, and 3 – 2.5 liter AMC 150.

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