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CONTRIVANCE ENGINEERING SPECIAL |
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www.contrivanceengineering.com |
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Congratulations to Contrivance team on their
record setting runs.
Thanks for letting us be a small part in your effort.
ProAm
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This car is the current world record holder in land
speed racing class E/GMR. The record was first set by this car in August of
2004 shattering the existing world record of 170.484 mph by 43.249 mph
establishing a new world record of 213.733 mph. Subsequently in 2005 this
car reset the record at 221.524mph. |
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The Class designation is broken down as follows: |
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E: engine displacement of 260 cubic inches max. (4.26
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G: normally aspirated gasoline |
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MR: modified roadster, vintage category (1923-1938
body). |
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Extensive modification are allowed except that the body
must be an exact replica of the original 1923-38 body. |
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Modifications to this car include: |
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Custom frame |
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Full length stainless steel belly pan |
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Wheel base stretched to 115 inches |
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Track width narrowed to 50 inches |
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Custom made wheels with 300 mph rated tire |
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Axle fairing and inner wheel discs |
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Navy strut air foil designs on nose, hood scoop, valve
cover fairings |
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Ford 9 inch spool |
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Turbo 3501 transmission direct drive |
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Wilwood 4 wheel disc brake |
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Engine |
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260 cubic inch small block chevy |
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4.00 inch bore x 2.56 inch stroke |
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Electromotive full sequential fuel injection and
ignition |
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567 horsepower @ 9300 rpm |
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Additionally, this car has also been fitted with an A
class engine (500 cubic inch max.) and competed in the A/GMR category and
achieved a speed of 245.48 mph running against an existing record of 248.510
mph. |
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jer@proamauto.com |
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| ProAm Auto
Accessories |
| 6125 Richmond Ave. |
| Houston, TX 77057 |
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