: an automobile rebuilt or modified for high speed and fast acceleration
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Recent Examples on the WebThe famous 1949 Mercury hot rod featured in the 1978 musical will be sold on August 20 at a Mecum Auctions event in Monterey, California. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 But in the spirit of the sordid ‘80s, illicit substances were discovered during the stop and the man in question ended up behind bars, with the hot rod Hammer getting seized by the DEA. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 29 July 2022 Was this a hot rod hacked together by rogue Ford engineers to explore the possibilities of super-quick work trucks? Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 1 July 2022 Mendoza included an image of a miniature hot rod and a family photo plucked from her husband’s wallet, encased in a resin cube.New York Times, 22 June 2022 The Challenger is the hot rod of the duo, packing a 108 cubic-inch PowerPlus V-twin engine that churns out 122 hp and 128 ft lbs of torque, figures which rival some small cars. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 15 June 2022 One choice is to get a hot rod conversion, like the one for Hawk’s car.Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2022 Power tools scream and sparks fly in the garage at Brothers Custom Automotive in Troy Tuesday afternoon as workers fine-tune a hot rod assortment that spans decades. Lauren Wethington, Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2022 His mechanic friend instead shows him a defunct Naboo starfighter that the two of them and the droids repair to be a super fast hot rod. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022 See More