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1993 James Hardie 12 Hour

Class T : Turbo and 4WD Cars - mixed class featuring small turbos, Ford Laser, Hyundai Scoupe and Mitsubishi Lancer but also larger Mitsubishi Galant and Subaru Liberty but was largely dominated by larger sports cars, Lotus Esprit, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Toyota Supra and in particular the factory supported team of Mazda RX-7s.

AMC Eagle

The Eagle also bridged the sizable price gap between the low-end imported 4WD Subaru and the large-sized domestic four-wheel-drive vehicles like the Jeep Wagoneer.

Chevrolet S-10

Base 2WD models came with 15x6.5-inch wheels with directional vents, Xtreme and ZQ8 models came with 16x8-inch wheels while 4WD models (including the ZR2) used 15x7-inch wheels.

Data Kakus

Travel to Data Kakus involves a five hours 4WD drive from Bintulu or Belaga, to get to Data Kakus you have to take the Bintulu-Bakun road and look for the junction to KTS camp from KTS camp to Simpang Jonat it takes about 60 km using the logging road and from simpang Jonat it takes another 18 km to reach Data Kakus.

Ecotax

Spain reduced taxes for cars that produced less CO2 (some of which will be exempted), while the more consuming, like SPV and 4WD saw their taxes increased.

FF Developments

FF ( Ferguson Formula) Developments Limited (FFD) was a British company founded by Major A.P.R. (Tony) Rolt to exploit 4WD technology, Rolt had worked as Technical Director at Harry Ferguson Research for many years.

Four-wheel drive in Formula One

Fred Dixon and Tony Rolt had gotten together to consider the possibility of using 4WD in circuit racing, and with Harry Ferguson keen to promote the transmission systems of his Ferguson tractor firm work began on the P99 in 1960.

Government incentives for fuel efficient vehicles in the United States

2006-08 Lexus RX 400h 2WD or 4WD, $2,200 (purchased on/before 30 September 2006) / $1100 (purchased 10/01/06-03/31/07) / $550(purchased 04/01/07-09/30/07) / $0 (purchased on or after 10/01/07)

2005-07, 09 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD, $1,950 (purchased on/before 31 March 2009) / $975 (purchased 04/01/09-09/30/09) / $487.50 (purchased 10/01/09-03/31/10) / $0 (purchased on/after 04/01/10)

2006-07, 09 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD, $1,950 (purchased on/before 31 March 2009) / $975 (purchased 04/01/09-09/30/09) / $487.50 (purchased 10/01/09-03/31/10) / $0 (purchased on/after 04/01/10)

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD, $2,200 (purchased on/before 31 March 2009) / $1,100 (purchased 04/01/09-09/30/09) / $550 (purchased 10/01/09-03/31/10) / $0 (purchased on/after 04/01/10)

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD, $2,200 (purchased on/before 31 March 2009) / $1,100 (purchased 04/01/09-09/30/09) / $550 (purchased 10/01/09-03/31/10) / $0 (purchased on/after 04/01/10)

2006-08 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2WD or 4WD, $2,600 (purchased on/before 30 September 2006) / $1300 (purchased 10/01/06-03/31/07) / $650(purchased 04/01/07-09/30/07) / $0 (purchased on or after 10/01/07)

Hyundai Clix

The drive system is a full-time 4WD and tyres are Michelin 255/45R19.

Janela, Cape Verde

Janela is linked with the road linking to Paul and the rest of the island including the island capital of Porto Novo and Ribeira Grande, the road linking directly through the island's easternmost point is treacherous and is accessed only with 4WD or SUV vehicles as well as bikes.

Kings Tableland, New South Wales

The ridgetop fire trail itself is accessible to 4WD and AWD vehicles in good weather conditions, and is a popular MTB route.

V15

Laffly V15, a French light 4WD artillery tractor used during World War II

Xtrac Limited

Endean, together with Chris Goddard, who had been working on the electronic components essential to the system, in 1983 developed the first ever so-called Xtrac 4WD system for Norwegian rallycross star Martin Schanche.


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