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Funny Car is a drag racing car class. Funny cars have forward-mounted engines and carbon fiber automotive bodies over the chassis, giving them an appearance vaguely approximating manufacturers' showroom models. The first funny cars were built in the mid-'60s and so-called because the rear wheels had been moved forward on the chassis to improve weight transfer under acceleration, increasing traction on the rear tires, which were oversized compared to stock. Looking at the cars, they didn't quite look stock, hence the name "funny."
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∙ 8y agoA National Hot Rod Association Funny Car is a specialized type of quarter-mile drag racing car with a one-piece molded fiberglass body built to resemble a production car. It got it's name from the 1965 Dodge/Plymouth altered wheelbase car. When people first saw them they said, look at that "Funny Car". The rear axle and later the front axle, was moved forward several inches to help with weight transfer/traction during launch.
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When was She Has Funny Cars created?
She Has Funny Cars was created on 1966-10-31.
What has the author Cameron Steele written?
Cameron Steele has written: 'Funny cars' -- subject(s): Funny cars, Juvenile literature
Do Chevrolet funny cars have Chevrolet engines in them?
Chevrolet funny cars use V8 engines mostly. These engines are designed for high performance cars like the Chevrolet, Ford, and the Chrysler. A lot of the funny cars used the 426 cubic inch Hemi produced by Chrysler.
What kind of car is made in Thailand?
funny cars
Can cars cry?
wow... your soooooooooooooo funny..... im laughing! (dork)
How do you build funny cars?
aluminum and steel welds and the hood is carbon fiber
What is the loudest car in the world?
Funny cars and dragsters run with no muffler. They are LOUD.
What characterises a funny car at drag racing?
There are many funny cars that are entered into drag races. A funny car is characterized as having tilt up fibreglass over a custom fabricated chassis.
When is the movie Cars opening?
The new pixar film cars about cars racing and preforming funny antics, is already playing in theaters. You can check your local listings by phone or online.
Why is the movie Cars so appealing to children?
It is appealing because all kids love cars and its funny and its very colorful and entertaining! It's fun to watch comedical cars race around!
How many feet is the race track for funny cars?
1/4 mile or 1320 feet.
What car is currently the fastsest car in the us?
top fuel funny cars are fastest with piston engines
