Mosler TwinStar

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Mosler TwinStar

The Mosler TwinStar was an automobile developed by Mosler Automotive in 2000. The vehicle was essentially a Cadillac Eldorado that had been modified to fit two Northstar V8 engines. One engine remained in the factory-equipped location underneath the hood and another was located in what was formerly the vehicle's trunk.

Each engine was capable of making 300 horsepower (225 kW) and was connected to the nearest axle, creating an all-wheel drive (AWD) layout, in which all 4 wheels provide power to propel the car forward.

This car was likely inspired by a similar car, a twin-engined Oldsmobile Toronado [1] built in 1966 by the owner of Grant's Piston Rings.

[edit] Specifications

Body layout: Two door, luxury/sports coupe
Engine(s): Two Cadillac Northstar V8 engines.
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Horsepower: 600 horsepower (from the combined output of both engines)
Performance: 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.5 seconds. Estimated quarter mile time in 12.5 seconds
Top Speed: 207 mph (320 km/h) (estimated)