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The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 4:02pm On Feb 07, 2016
1880 – 1889

At only 10mph, the Benz Motorwagen was slower than a horse carriage, but still the fastest car of the decade


http://carworldng..com.ng/2016/01/the-fastest-car-of-every-decade-1880.html

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 4:03pm On Feb 07, 2016
1890 – 1899

The steam-powered Stanley Runabout could reach lightning speeds of up to 30mph

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 4:04pm On Feb 07, 2016
1900 – 1909

The 60hp Mercedes Simplex was originally built as a racecar and could reach speeds of up to 73mph, which means this 110-year old car could still pass you on the highway

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by mebad(m): 4:07pm On Feb 07, 2016
Keep Em coming

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 4:07pm On Feb 07, 2016
1910 – 1919

Like the Simplex, the Austro-Daimler Prince Henry started life as a racecar and could go as fast as 85mph. Its engine was designed by Ferdinand Porsche, who would later start the world-famous automaker we know and love to this day.

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 4:08pm On Feb 07, 2016
1920 – 1929

The Auburn, Indiana-made Duesenberg Model J could reach up to 119 mph and was the pride of American engineering at the time.

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by xpac01(m): 4:51pm On Feb 07, 2016
Following...

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by Lagusta(m): 7:23pm On Feb 07, 2016
Time to learn.....

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by lonelydora: 4:50am On Feb 08, 2016
Spreads mat........ another great opportunity to learn

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by godwinkessi: 5:22am On Feb 08, 2016
Nice thread

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 8:52am On Feb 08, 2016
1920 – 1929

The Auburn, Indiana-made Duesenberg Model J could reach up to 119 mph and was the pride of American engineering at the time

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 8:53am On Feb 08, 2016
1930 – 1939

An upgraded version of the Model J, Duessenbreg’s Model SJ was rolled out in 1932. It’s top speed was 140mph, while the one-off Mormon Meteor could reach and impressive 170 mph.

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 8:54am On Feb 08, 2016
1940 – 1949

After World War II, Jaguar developed a straight six engine that would serve them well for decades. One of the first cars to run on it was the XK 120, with a top speed of 120mph, as the name suggests. The speed could be taken even further to 135mph if drag was reduced by folding the windshield and passenger

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 8:56am On Feb 08, 2016
1950 – 1959

Combining English engineering with a classy Italian body, the Aston Martin DB4 GTcould achieve speeds of up to 153mph and look good while doing it. The DB4’s successor became Bond’s first Aston Martin.

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 9:03am On Feb 08, 2016
1960 – 1969

With its V12 engine, the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 “Daytona” could reach speeds of up to 174mph, taking the World’s Fastest Car title from the Lamborghini’s 171mph Miura

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 9:03am On Feb 08, 2016
1970 – 1979

The main contenders for the 1970s were the Lamborghini Countach and the Ferrari GT4 Berlinetta Boxer. Neither car was able to achieve their advertised top speed (200mp for the Countach and 188mph for the BB), but the BB won by a razor-thin margin with 175mph

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 9:04am On Feb 08, 2016
1980 – 1989

The Prosche 959 rolled out in 1986 and was the fastest car in the world, going just short of 200mph. This lasted for about a year, until the Ferrari F40 came out and broke the 200mph barrier with 202.

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 9:05am On Feb 08, 2016
1990 – 1999

The McLaren F1 had to be made significantly slower to race at LeMans and it still beat the rocketships it was up against. Its 240 mph is still considered one of the most amazing feats in automotive history

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 9:06am On Feb 08, 2016
2000 – 2009

With its 268mph, the Shleby SSC Aero officially became the World’s Fastest Car in 2007, when it was officially timed by the people from Guiness Records

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by hrhjnr(m): 9:09am On Feb 08, 2016
2010 – present

The Henessy Venom GT has a top speed of 270mph. It’s not considered a production car becasue so few have been made, but anyone with means can order one. The Koenigsegg One can theoretically beat it by 3mph, but it has yet to be tested.

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by DECOtech(m): 10:52am On Feb 08, 2016
hrhjnr:
1890 – 1899
The steam-powered Stanley Runabout could reach lightning speeds of up to 30mph
30mph - lightening speed!
lolz!

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by looseweight: 11:00am On Feb 08, 2016
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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by MrAboki: 11:00am On Feb 08, 2016
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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by brunofarad(m): 11:01am On Feb 08, 2016
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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by edlion57(m): 11:01am On Feb 08, 2016
If two fat ppl enters this present one ....will it still move

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by MrAboki: 11:01am On Feb 08, 2016
Lies.


I cant see the Konigsegg and the Bugatti on that list.

I cant even see Innosson on the List. angry

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by dailynews0: 11:01am On Feb 08, 2016
Hmm
Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by SmartMugu: 11:02am On Feb 08, 2016
I prefer tracing my roots. The first one (Benz Motorwagen) is still the best! No over-speeding, no worries about accidents, no rush to get anywhere - get there when u get there. Simple life!
Bae would like this for val. cool

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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by asumo12: 11:03am On Feb 08, 2016
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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by princejtb4real(m): 11:03am On Feb 08, 2016
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Re: The Fastest Car Of Every Decade (1880-present) by olojuede01: 11:03am On Feb 08, 2016
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