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		<title>Koenigsegg CCR Evolution</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Koenigsegg CCR Evolution is one of the most exclusive sports cars in the world, and we are extra proud to show it off since it&#8217;s an all Swedish car. Here&#8217;s a fresh clip showing the Koenigsegg CCR Evolution on the strip.]]></description>
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<p>The Koenigsegg CCR Evolution is one of the most exclusive sports cars in the world, and we are extra proud to show it off since it&#8217;s an all Swedish car. Here&#8217;s a fresh clip showing the Koenigsegg CCR Evolution on the strip. </p>
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		<title>The world&#8217;s most expensive cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2006 20:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Forbes have published a list of the world&#8217;s most expensive cars in 2006. The list contain few surprises but it&#8217;s a nice compilation. On the picture above you can see the Bugatti Veyron &#8211; it&#8217;s only $1,192,057&#8230; World&#8217;s most expensive cars 2006 [MSNBC] via [digg]]]></description>
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<!--adsense#test--> Forbes have published a list of the world&#8217;s most expensive cars in 2006. The list contain few surprises but it&#8217;s a nice compilation. On the picture above you can see the Bugatti Veyron &#8211; it&#8217;s only $1,192,057&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11751103/from/RS.3/">World&#8217;s most expensive cars 2006</a> [MSNBC]<br />
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		<title>Koenigsegg CCX</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2006 22:42:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re proud to present the official information about the brand new Koenigsegg CCX which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show (76th Salon International de l´Auto in Geneva)on Tuesday February the 28th. It will be interesting to see if they are able to take back the title as the world&#8217;s fastest production car from [...]]]></description>
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<!--adsense#test--> We&#8217;re proud to present the official information about the brand new Koenigsegg CCX which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show (76th Salon International de l´Auto in Geneva)on Tuesday February the 28th. It will be interesting to see if they are able to take back the title as the world&#8217;s fastest production car from Bugatti later on.</p>
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<p>Full press release:</p>
<p><strong>Koenigsegg CCX</strong></p>
<p><strong>First Impression</strong><br />
The first impression of the Koenigsegg CCX is its dynamic stance and futuristic, aggressive attitude. It appears amazingly low and broad, with the cockpit-like semicircular windscreen and organically shaped rear hood as key features. The smooth and polished body is gently curved, almost simplistic; a fully integrated design. Lines and surfaces appear thoroughbred and slippery, projecting an image of velocity onto the machine. This design shouts in a<br />
clear and universal language: &#8220;I travel at extreme speed&#8221;.</p>
<p><img src="http://i.fosfor.se/w/w060226_3c.jpg" alt="Koenigsegg CCX" border="0"/></p>
<p><strong>Machined for Speed</strong><br />
Koenigsegg’s design seeks to give an interpretation of strength and flowing motion. The body of a Koenigsegg is formed for one ultimate purpose; superior performance. Its beauty is the beauty of speed itself. The surfaces are shaped to perfect aerodynamics, an appearance that does not deceive. All aspects of this machine serve its one fundamental objective; performance.</p>
<p>Both the body and chassis of a Koenigsegg are made of extremely lightweight carbon fiber composite, reinforced with Kevlar and aluminum honeycomb. Its race-bred suspension system brings the driver in control of all movement, even under the toughest racing conditions.</p>
<p><strong>Overview</strong><br />
Koenigsegg manufactures exclusive super cars for a select elite of enthusiasts. Space age materials and uncompromising quality both in finish and function make these cars among the very best in the automotive history. The CCX overall performance is unmatched by any other series-produced car today.</p>
<p>Two models have currently been in production; the CC8S, and the magnificent 806 hp CCR, which still holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest and most powerful streetcar. Both Koenigsegg models are built to excel on the road or racetrack, yet are still highly comfortable for long distance traveling.</p>
<p><img src="http://i.fosfor.se/w/w060226_3d.jpg" alt="Koenigsegg CCX" border="0"/></p>
<p><strong>A Machine for Safe Driving</strong><br />
Koenigsegg creates each car specifically for each customer. They are individual pieces of art. Leather contrasted with futuristic controls and refined surfaces enclose the occupants. It is an environment for adventure. The Koenigsegg hardtop is stored under the front bonnet during roofless driving. Crash-tests have verified that in terms of safety, a Koenigsegg is a truly Swedish car.</p>
<p>The CCX is the latest iteration of the Koenigsegg CC family. The CCX is in many aspects a new car since it has been re-engineered to comply with the US regulation and market demands. Still, it has been a key issue for the Koenigsegg Team to keep the distinctive and record breaking CC shape. Koenigsegg believes it is important to avoid trends and instead hone the aerodynamic shape of the CC range for the future, only enhancing its unique look and appearance with tighter lines and a more aggressive stance. At Koenigsegg they also believe in continuity. A new Koenigsegg shall show clear lineage from its predecessor and shall not follow any other design trends &#8211; but enhance its already proven concept and shape to perfection.</p>
<p><img src="http://i.fosfor.se/w/w060226_3e.jpg" alt="Koenigsegg CCX" border="0"/></p>
<p><strong>Body &#038; Interior</strong><br />
The CCX features a completely new set of body and interior parts. The new body incorporates a new front bumper design, engineered to function well in the stringent 2.5 mph bumper test, including enhanced brake cooling, fog lamps and US side position lights. The front lamps have been slightly redesigned to suit the new bumper line.</p>
<p>There is a new scoop on the front bonnet acting as a larger fresh air-intake for the occupants and new air vents have been added behind the front wheels in order to further evacuate air from the cockpit. The frontal shape revisions now allow for effective track use options to be added.</p>
<p>The side rocker panels feature side skirts in order to further enhance downforce by increasing underbody area. The new exterior of the car has been created using the industry leading Icem Surf CAD software, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish as well as optimal highlights.</p>
<p><img src="http://i.fosfor.se/w/w060226_3f.jpg" alt="Koenigsegg CCX" border="0"/></p>
<p>The car is 88 mm longer in order to comply with the US rear impact regulations and in order to free up space around the rear muffler. The rear clamshell now features a glass window over the new CCX engine, clearly showing off the bespoke and unique Koenigsegg Block casting. The mufflers have received improved cooling, by incorporating grill vents above in the clamshell. The number plate area is now adapted to suit both US and Euro size number plates.</p>
<p><strong>Space</strong><br />
There is a further 50 mm in headroom, making the CCX the most spacious super car on the market, truly considering the taller drivers needs. Koenigsegg believes to have found a unique market niche by enabling really tall drivers to fit well inside the car, still with its highest point only1120 mm above the tarmac.</p>
<p><strong>Seats</strong><br />
In corporation with Sparco, and Koenigsegg test driver Loris Bicocchi, Koenigsegg has developed a new seat design for the CCX. The structure of the seat are still carbon fiber, but now feature fully padded front surface and a tilting backrest. The striking and very comfortable Tempur padded CCR seats can still be fitted in the CCX on special order.</p>
<p><strong>Wheels / Brakes</strong><br />
The optimal ceramic 382 mm front discs are coupled to 8 piston calipers and in the rear the 362 mm size is retained with 6 piston calipers. The optional industry first carbon fiber wheels save another 3 kg per wheel compared to the already lightweight magnesium wheels that comes as standard. The ceramic discs save another 2 kg per wheel, giving the Koenigsegg CCX lower unsprung weight than any other super car.</p>
<p>Koenigsegg now also offers the ceramic disc and carbon wheel upgrade to all previous Koenigsegg models.</p>
<p><strong>Aerodynamic Enhancement</strong><br />
Between the raised speedster humps there is a new type of vortex generator originally conceived and patented by Torbjörn Gustavsson at Vortaflow and implemented as a Ram Air engine booster by Christian Koenigsegg on the CCX. Due to the fact that there is a fresh air engine intake right below the rear window, the vortex generator redirects the air directly into the air intake and thereby creating a positive pressure in the air box. To normally obtain this phenomenon in a mid engine car a roof scoop is required, increasing frontal area. In the case of the CCX, the small frontal area can still be kept and rearward visibility is unaffected, even though it has now got true ram air intake over its mid mounted engine.</p>
<p><strong>Electronics</strong><br />
The CCX now features, wholly digital, intelligent fuse and relay unit. This means that there are not physical fuses or relays as such. The unit is programmable and is can-bus connected to a display unit which sends crucial information to the driver. The main advantages of this system are its reliability, light weight, small physical size, programmability and direct information to the driver. The system is prepared for future upgrades and functions.</p>
<p><strong>Unique Koenigsegg Engine</strong><br />
The engine in the CCX retains the incredible performance and power of the CCR engine, while running on US 91 octane fuel and complying with California emission regulations. In order to reach this challenging goal, extensive rework had to be done to emission related items, such as new cylinder heads with larger valve area and more optimally flowing cylinder head ports. Dual smaller injectors per cylinder were integrated, as well as new camshafts, a new carbon fiber individual runner intake plenum, a new engine management system, updated fuel and EVAP system. New exhaust system where the catalytic converters are moved closer to the engine for earlier light-off time. A returnless fuel system has also been implemented with pumps integrated into the new fuel tank. All in all, a heavy rework in order to retain the unique performance of the CCX engine and at the same time comply with the strictest emission regulations in the world.</p>
<p>The new and cleaner CCX engine also incorporates the first engine block design that is specifically created and cast for Koenigsegg, with the Koenigsegg shield embossed in the casting on both left and right side of the engine block. The new block design is an all aluminum construction made out of 356 aluminum with T7 heat treat that has undergone a High Intensity Pressure process in order to further enhance block integrity as well as cylinder bore chill during casting. The new block reaffirms the future development of Koenigsegg engines and makes Koenigsegg stand out among low volume supercar manufacturers, due to the fact that Koenigsegg engineer the engine completely in house in combination with the fact that it is also built, assembled, and dyno tested in the Koenigsegg production plant. The Koenigsegg Engineers also incorporated the most powerful internal piston coolers in the industry &#8211; bringing down the piston temperature, by as much as 80% more than competing systems, which was a must in order to run high cylinder pressure with 91 octane fuel.</p>
<p><strong>Koenigsegg CCX</strong><br />
Standard price: 458.000 Euro + VAT &#038; ex works<br />
Fully equipped: 510.000 Euro + VAT &#038; ex works<br />
Standard price: 540.000 USD + VAT &#038; ex works<br />
Fully equipped: 600.910 USD + VAT &#038; ex works</p>
<p>* Koenigsegg reserves the right to change the information above without notice. Due to fluctuation of the exchange rates prices may change.</p>
<p><strong>Standard Equipment</strong><br />
* Detachable roof<br />
* Climate Control<br />
* Electric rear view mirrors<br />
* Leather interior<br />
* Central locking<br />
* Electric windows<br />
* Alarm with immobilizer<br />
* Toolkit<br />
* Driver side airbag<br />
* Power steering<br />
* Hydraulic ride height control<br />
* Servo assisted brakes<br />
* ABS<br />
* Traction control, with 5 different settings<br />
* Stereo with CD-player<br />
* Tire pressure sensors<br />
* Car cover</p>
<p><strong>Payment Terms</strong><br />
Down payment 25% of agreed price if order<br />
Final payment 2 weeks before delivery<br />
Delivery is ex works &#8211; Koenigsegg/Ängelholm/Sweden</p>
<p>Delivery Time T.B.D. at order</p>
<p><strong>Optional Equipment</strong><br />
* Custom color leather interior 4000 €<br />
* Custom paint color 5000 €<br />
* Parking Sensor 2800 €<br />
* Rearview Camera 3000 €<br />
* GPS Navigation 5000 €<br />
* Ceramic Brakes discs 15000 €<br />
* Carbon Rims 11000 €<br />
* Sport Auto Event &#8211; Nurburgring 3000 €<br />
* Driving education, Loris Bicocchi 1500 €<br />
* Extended Warranty up to 3000 km/2years 6000 €</p>
<p><img src="http://i.fosfor.se/w/w060226_3g.jpg" alt="Koenigsegg CCX" border="0"/></p>
<p><strong>Technical Specifications</strong></p>
<p><strong>Performance</strong><br />
* Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0 &#8211; 60 mph) 3.2 seconds<br />
* Top Speed: 395+ km/h (245+ mph)<br />
* Standing quarter-mile: 9.9 seconds, end speed 235 km/h (146 mph)<br />
* Braking distance: 31m (100-0 km/h)<br />
* Lateral G-force: 1.3G<br />
* Fuel consumption: Highway 13 l/100 km<br />
* Combined: 17 l/1000km</p>
<p><strong>Engine</strong><br />
* Type: Koenigsegg V8 cast aluminum, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts<br />
* Displacement: 4.700 cm3<br />
* Compression: 8.2:1<br />
* Lubrication: Dry sump with oil spray piston cooling, oil cooler<br />
* Sequential, multiport fuel injection. Twin Rotrex centrifugal superchargers with response system 1.2 bar boost pressure.<br />
* Power output: 806 Bhp at 6900 rpm<br />
* Max Torque: 920 Nm (678 ft/lb) at 5700 rpm</p>
<p><strong>Body</strong><br />
* Two-door, two-seater with removable hardtop stowable under the front hood lid. Body made of pre-impregnated carbonfiber/kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements.</p>
<p><strong>Chassis</strong><br />
* Semi monocoque made of pre-impregnated carbonfiber and honeycomb.<br />
* Front and rear suspension: Double wishbones, adjustable<br />
* Racing gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, pushrod operated.<br />
* Anti-roll bar. Electronically adjustable ride hight.<br />
* Rear brakes: Ventilated discs ¤ 362 mm, 32 mm wide. 6 piston light alloy calipers. Power assisted. Koenigsegg Advanced Control system.<br />
* Optional: 380&#215;34 mm ceramic discs with 8 piston calipers.</p>
<p><strong>Wheels</strong><br />
* Koenigsegg magnesium allot wheels with center locking.<br />
* Optional: Carbon / Magnesium wheels.<br />
* Front: 19&#8243; x 9.5&#8243;<br />
* Rear: 20&#8243; x 12.5&#8243;</p>
<p><img src="http://i.fosfor.se/w/w060226_3h.jpg" alt="Koenigsegg CCX" border="0"/></p>
<p><strong>Tires</strong><br />
* Michelin Pilot Sport 2<br />
* Unidirectional with asymmetric tread pattern<br />
* Front: 225/35-19 (Y)<br />
* Rear: 335/30-20 (Y)</p>
<p><strong>Transmission</strong><br />
* Specially developed 6-speed gearbox. Torque sensitive, limited slip differential.<br />
* Clutch: Dual plate, ¤ 215 mm (8.46 inch).</p>
<p>Final ratio: 3.545<br />
* 1st gear: 2.875<br />
* 2nd gear: 1.773<br />
* 3rd gear: 1.267<br />
* 4th gear: 1.000<br />
* 5th gear: 0.833<br />
* 6th gear: 0.711<br />
* Reverse gear: 3.000</p>
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		<title>Koenigsegg CCX &#8211; more photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Three days ago we posted links to two hot photos of the soon to be unveiled new super car from the Swedish manufacturer Koenigsegg &#8211; the Koenigsegg CCX. Now we have found 4 brand new photos for you to enjoy. Koenigsegg CCX &#8211; 2006 [Serious Wheels]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2006-Koenigsegg-CCX.htm"><img src="http://i.fosfor.se/w/w060223_3.jpg" alt="Koenigsegg CCX" borderborder="0" /></a><br /><!--adsense#test--> Three days ago we posted links to two hot photos of the soon to be unveiled new super car from the Swedish manufacturer Koenigsegg &#8211; the Koenigsegg CCX. Now we have found 4 brand new photos for you to enjoy.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2006-Koenigsegg-CCX.htm">Koenigsegg CCX &#8211; 2006</a> [Serious Wheels]</p>
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		<title>Koenigsegg CCX &#8211; photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a couple of weeks we will know everything of the new model from Koenigsegg &#8211; the super car manufacturer that held the world record until the Bugatti Veyron was launched. The new model is called Koenigsegg CCX and here&#8217;s two photos of the new Swedish super car: Koenigsegg CCX &#8211; photo 1 [Autoblog.it] Koenigsegg [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.it/post/2850/foto-della-koenigsegg-ccx"><img src="http://i.fosfor.se/w/w060220_1.jpg" alt="Koenigsegg CCX" borderborder="0" /></a><br /><!--adsense#test--> In a couple of weeks we will know everything of the new model from Koenigsegg &#8211; the super car manufacturer that held the world record until the Bugatti Veyron was launched. </p>
<p>The new model is called Koenigsegg CCX and here&#8217;s two photos of the new Swedish super car:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.it/post/2850/foto-della-koenigsegg-ccx">Koenigsegg CCX &#8211; photo 1</a> [Autoblog.it]<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.it/post/2853/koenigsegg-ccx-altra-foto">Koenigsegg CCX &#8211; photo 2</a> [Autoblog.it]</p>
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		<title>The Koenigsegg</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:43:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mikael</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a Swedish blog and we are of course proud of almost all Swedish products. Many of you may know that Volvo and SAAB both are Swedish brands from the beginning, but what many doesn&#8217;t know is that one of the World&#8217;s fastest cars actually is a Swedish one &#8211; the Koenigsegg. A supercar [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://wheels.fosfor.se/the-koenigsegg/"><img src="http://img.infotropic.com/i/050605_1.jpg" alt="Koenigsegg " border="0"/><br /></a> This is a Swedish blog and we are of course proud of almost all Swedish products. Many of you may know that <a href="http://www.volvocars.com">Volvo</a> and <a href="http://www.saab.com">SAAB</a> both are Swedish brands from the beginning, but what many doesn&#8217;t know is that one of the World&#8217;s fastest cars actually is a Swedish one &#8211; the Koenigsegg. A supercar with 806 horsepowers that goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, and had the world speed record with 388 km/h until the Bugatti Veyron stole the record. </p>
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<p>The Koenigsegg project was started in 1994. With a long tradition of building high quality cars and a large number of suppliers to the racing car industry, Sweden offered a suitable breeding ground for the development of a world-class supercar.  </p>
<p>It took 3 years of development and prototyping before The Koenigsegg CC was shown at Cannes film festival, and it took another 3 years before the first production car was assembled.</p>
<p>The latest iteration of the Koenigsegg model, the CCR, will cost you a $600 000, so it&#8217;s really expensive. But then you will be a proud owner of one of the world&#8217;s coolest cars. A true swedish product!</p>
<p><img src="http://img.infotropic.com/i/050605_2.jpg" alt="Koenigsegg "/></p>
<p><strong>Performance </strong><br />
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.2 seconds<br />
Top speed: 395+ km/h (242+ mph)<br />
Standing quartermile: 9 seconds, end speed 235 km/h (146 mph)<br />
Braking distance: 31 m (100–0 km/h)<br />
Lateral g-force: 1.3 g<br />
Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 13 l/100 km<br />
Combined: 17 l/100 km</p>
<p><strong>Body </strong><br />
Two-door, two-seater with removable hardtop stowable under the front boot lid. The body is made of preimpregnated carbonfibre/kevlar and lightweight hard-foam sandwich reinforcements. </p>
<p><strong>Dimensions </strong><br />
Ground clearance: 100 mm (3.9 inch)<br />
Fuel capacity: 80 litres (17.6 gallons)<br />
Luggage compartment: 120 litres (26.4 gallons)<br />
Dry weight: 1180 kg </p>
<p><strong>Engine</strong><br />
Type: V8 cast aluminium, 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts. Cam cover of carbonfibre.<br />
Displacement: 4.700 cm3.<br />
Compression: 8.6:1<br />
Weight: 215 kg<br />
Lubrication system: Dry sump with unique oil spray piston cooling. Oil cooler.<br />
Oil: SAE 10W60 fully synthetic racing.<br />
Oil tank capacity: 12 litres (2.64 gallons)<br />
Induction system: Sequential, multipoint fuel injection. Dual Rotrex centrifugal compressors with 1.4 max boost pressure. Intercooler.<br />
Fuel: 98 RON unleaded.<br />
Ignition system: Direct coil on plug. Transistorised.<br />
Power output: 806 bhp at 6.900 rpm.<br />
Maximum torque: 920 Nm (678 ftlb) at 5.700 rpm.<br />
Maximum rpm: 7.600 rpm</p>
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		<title>Koenigsegg at 388 km/h</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s not the fastest car in the world any longer &#8211; the Bugatti Veyron is a little bit faster &#8211; but it&#8217;s a strong runner up. This short video clip shows when Koeniggsegg became the world&#8217;s fastest production car topping 388 kilometers per hour. Please let us know if you have trouble viewing the clip [...]]]></description>
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