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U.K. Dealer Sells 'Death Trap' Twice, Faces Jail Time

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He sold the car through his store, Shelby's of Netherton. Hickman also "admitted failing to act with due care when supplying a product, and permitting another to use a motor vehicle when its use involved a danger of injury," according to Car Dealer. He was supposed to refund 3,500 pounds to the first customer.

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Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

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By comparison: The new Ford Shelby GT 350 will feature a naturally aspirated 5.2L The 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 is powered by an aluminum 5.8-liter A dedicated 48‑volt electrical sub-system—another key future technology from Audi ( earlier post )—supplies electrical energy to the turbocharger.

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