Readers of a certain vintage might remember when the Volkswagen Jetta had a signature icy-blue instrument cluster you could spot in after-dark traffic, or when Mazda stuck a big, race-inspired analog tach front and center of the cluster in the RX-8. Meanwhile, Lexus brought high-precision analog Optitron gauges to market, creating some beautiful displays along the way. If you happened upon a Dodge Viper and got a peek inside, you’d probably spot the 220-mph speedometer in short order.
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