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Take a look at the 1,000mph...

Take a look at the 1,000mph car. Twelve years on from their last record breaking run, Andy Green OBE and Richard Noble OBE are at it again. Auto Express was there back in 1997 supporting the pair, when they famously piloted the Thrust supersonic car (SCC) through the sound barrier onto a world-record speed of 763.053mph. And this time theyň€™re looking to go three steps further.



The car was given a...

The car was given a makeover two years ago, but the changes were confined to the engines, suspension and interior, making the S-Type better to drive than it had been at launch. Now, the Coventry firm has given its mid-size exec a fresher exterior, plus further cabin revisions. And, as we revealed last year, there will be a diesel for the first time.


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As its name suggests...

As its name suggests, the Flo Control enables you to adjust the rate at which the fuel comes out – so you can have quick refilling without the stuttering delivery of a standard can, or a slow, controlled dribble if you’re replenishing a small fuel tank.

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First revealed with...

First revealed with a striking yellow colour scheme at the Frankfurt expo last September, the show star has been back to the paint shop and will appear with this pearlescent white finish (image). While still badged as a concept, it is virtually showroom ready.

When it goes on sale in March, the Type R will be powered by the same 2.0-litre 197bhp unit as the previous-generation hot hatch. That means it will have less power than rivals, but engineers want to retain a back-to-basics feel by not using turbos or superchargers.




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