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The 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder became the first production car ever to run a lap at the Nürburgring in under seven minutes.
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Porsche introduced its advanced 918 Spyder at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, but production did not begin until
September 2013 and lasted only until June 2015. A true gas-electric hybrid, its V-8 engine operates in conjunction
with two electric motors, one on each axle. For optimum performance and efficiency, the Spyder is fitted with all-
wheel drive and electrically-assisted steering. #thepetersen #petersenmuseum #porscheeffect #porsche918spyder 📸 @iamted7

2008 John Force Racing Ford Mustang 25th Anniversary Funny Car
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John Force was a force to be reckoned with in Funny Car racing. He is one of the most dominant drag racers, with more than 140 career victories. Beyond winning, John Force also introduced new safety features to Funny Car racing in 2008 after the death of Scott Kalitta. With the help of Dave Lahey, Kenny Bernstein, and Tony Schumacher, they developed a sensor that would automatically shut down the fuel pump and deploy parachutes in the event of an engine backfire. The device was made a mandatory safety requirement in 2009. #johnforce #funnycar #fordmustang #thepetersen #petersenmuseum #thevault #petersenvault presented by @hagertyclassiccars 📸 @iamted7

There is nothing more distinct than this 1965 Ford Zebra Mustang by Barris driven by Nancy Sinatra in “Marriage on the Rocks” (1965).
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Noted Hollywood customizer George Barris radically restyled this Mustang for its appearance in the 1965 movie “Marriage on the Rocks”. To achieve the desired look, Barris reworked the roof into an open-front, targa style and replaced the existing grille assembly with a specially fabricated front-end having deeply recessed headlights. The stock rear sheet metal was modified for a fastback effect and a full-width taillight installed. Unusual even for an extreme custom, the roof and exterior side panels were covered with faux zebra fur. The modifications were so extensive that the car is difficult to recognize as a Mustang. #thepetersen #petersenmuseum #mustang #fordmustang #nancysinatra 📸 @iamted7

1951 Sauter Porsche 356 Roadster
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Industrialist Heinrich Sauter and fabricator Hans Klenk l worked with Porsche to build a more competitive 356 racer with a re-contoured body and a 1.5-liter engine to replace the stock 1.3-liter unit. The modifications proved successful and in 1952 the Porsche won six of the seven races in which it was campaigned. Unusual on a Porsche, reverse-hinged doors gave the car a split-second advantage in Le Mans-style racing, which required drivers to begin the race by first getting in the car. #porscheeffect #thepetersen #petersenmuseum #porsche356 📸 @iamted7

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6060 Wilshire Boulevard,

Los Angeles, CA, 90036,

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