Sean Szymkowski, Contributor
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"The Fast and the Furious" was almost entirely different altogether, but Jesse's Volkswagen Jetta is one of the more peculiar stories.
Back again is Craig Lieberman, technical director for the first...
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Deep dive: Suki's Honda S2000 jump in "2 Fast 2 Furious"Following the surprise success of "The Fast and the Furious" at the box office, Universal was prepared to make a sequel. This time, the cars, stunts, and everything needed to be bigger and better. Craig Lieberman, technical director for the first three films in the franchise, is back to spill some...
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The story behind Leo's Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R from "The Fast and the Furious"Fans of "The Fast and the Furious" may have always wondered why such a minor character had one of the coolest cars in the film. We're talking about Leon and his bright yellow R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R. Once again, Craig Lieberman, technical director for the first three "Fast and Furious" films, has...
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1992 Acura Legend: 100 Cars That MatterHonda blazed a trail in 1986 with its Acura luxury brand that Nissan and Toyota soon followed with Infiniti and Lexus, respectively. Although the Legend and Integra went on sale in the mid-1980s with the brand’s genesis (no pun intended), it wasn’t until the 1990s that both took off and...
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How the cars for "The Fast and the Furious" were chosenIt's hard for us, as consumers, to remember that even though movies are made to entertain, they have one purpose for production companies: they need to make money. The same goes with the cult-classic movie "The Fast and the Furious" of 2001. In another episode of behind-the-scenes knowledge about...
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Zone out as this R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Vspec II gets a bathWatch this rare Midnight Purple II Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Vspec II get detailed by loving hands.
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We all know and love the hero cars from "The Fast and the Furious," but how about one of the lesser appreciated cars?
Craig Lieberman, technical director for the first three "Fast and Furious" films,...
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Do oil catch cans really work?Oil catch cans help reduce the build up of deposits on intake valves. Here's how.
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Deep dive: Brian's Mitsubishi Eclipse from "The Fast and the Furious"Watch as former "Fast and Furious" technical director Craig Liebermann details the history and modifications that went into one of the star cars from the first movie, Brian O'Connor's Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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What does a five-star crash-test rating mean?Engineering Explained breaks down the federal government's rating scale and explains how testers arrive at their scores.
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Is the 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Club Sport the best driving classic 911?Harry's Garage makes a case for the best driver's 911 from Porsche's past.
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Did the Toyota Supra or Dodge Charger win the drag race in 2001's "The Fast and the Furious?"Anyone who's watched 2001's "The Fast and the Furious" has likely always wondered one question: did Brian's Toyota Supra or Dominic's Dodge Charger win the final drag race? Thankfully, "Fast and Furious" expert Craig Lieberman has an explanation. Lieberman was the chief technical director for the...
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Die-hard fans of the "Fast and Furious" franchise often have one main complaint: the plot lines hardly revolve around illegal street racing and fast cars anymore.
If you ask Craig Lieberman, the...
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Why hydrogen-powered combustion engines aren't a good ideaIs hydrogen the future fuel source for the combustion engine?
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Meet the man responsible for the cars in "The Fast and the Furious"The technical adviser to the iconic film walks us through the car selection for the characters and development.
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Uber-rare McLaren F1 LM-Specification sells for $19.8MJust two McLaren F1s were upgraded to F1 LM spec, and one of them was just sold at a 2019 Monterey Car Week auction.
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Meet the French firm rebuilding classic Porsches in a modern waySinger is the big name in the business when it comes to classic Porsches with modern engineering, but the French have something to say about that. Ateliers Diva is the name, and it rebuilds classic Porsches with a very modern twist—as in, the company goes down to the car's structure and...
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How Honda gets over 700 horsepower from a 2.2-liter V-6Honda's engine it currently runs in the IndyCar series is a 700-horsepower 2.2-liter turbocharged V-6. Keep an eye on the displacement figure. Now, realize the Honda Civic Type R features a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine with 306 hp. Where in the world is Honda getting nearly 400 more hp from the IndyCar...
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Quick and efficient: VW ID R used one quarter of the energy of a gas car for Nürburgring lap Sean SzymkowskiTwo months ago, Volkswagen announced it had obliterated the previous EV lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with its ID R time-attack special. Two months later, after crunching all of the...
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IndyCar will turn to hybrid powertrains for 2022 seasonIndyCar will switch to hybrid powertrains in 2022 that will make 900 horsepower.
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You need $89,040 to buy the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage EditionThe 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition adds a modest $2,330 to the cost of the base model.
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Convertible Dodge Challenger, Michal Schumacher's recovery, 1935 Bugatti Aerolithe replica: The Week In ReverseWe discovered a Dodge Challenger convertible; an update on Michael Schumacher's health surfaced; Jay Leno took a look at an impeccable 1935 Bugatti Aerolithe replica. It's the Week in Reverse, right here on Motor Authority. There's no such thing as a Dodge Challenger convertible. Or is there? A...
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Netflix "Hyperdrive" is "American Ninja Warrior" on wheelsIn 2018, Netflix made it clear it was ready to launch a slew of automotive-focused television shows. The latest piece of that strategy is nearly here. This is "Hyperdrive," which can be best described as the offspring of "American Ninja Warrior" and "The Fast and the Furious." Drivers from around...
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GMC's Ford Bronco competitor reportedly killedA possible GMC-exclusive body-on-frame mid-size SUV has been killed, according to a new report.
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