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Google reveals interesting things all the time
The McLaren F1 Gearbox Prototype Used A Chevy V8.
McLaren needed an engine to test the gearbox for the F1. The motor needed to have enough torque to replicate what they expected from their eventual production unit, so they picked a good ol' Chevy 454 big block. 'MERICA!
or how about
The Ford GT Is So Strong That During The "Roof Crush" Test, It Broke The Crushing Machine.
Alternatively, Ford didn't have a roof-crushing machine strong enough to crumple even one measly little supercar. Lawl.
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'03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 || modded with mods'n'stuff
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