Speed and Splendor: 30 Fascinating Facts About Cars

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The ignition on all Porsches is located on the left side of the wheel. This is because back when Porsche was primarily a racing team, the driver could save a fraction of a second by starting the car with his left hand, while simultaneously switching the car into gear with his right hand.


27. The Mercedes-Benz SLS has explosive bolts that separate the doors from the car for the easy exit during a serious accident.


28. One of the fastest speeds ever achieved on the German Autobahn was 432kph (268mph) in a Mercedes-Benz W125, in the year 1938.


29. At top speed, the Bugatti Veyron will empty its 26-gallon tank in 12 minutes.


30. If a Mclaren F1 traveling at 100 mph went past a stationary Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4, and the 4-turbo, 1,000,000€ worth Veyron set off at full speed as the McLaren passed, the Veyron would top 200 mph first.

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