[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As I pull up to the hotel entrance, the 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 shudders the ground beneath my McLaren 620R. Also trembling, with palpable excitement, is the parking concierge, who appears barely old enough to drive. “Are those the Senna racing seats?” he blurts, transfixed, ignoring the other vehicles. For a model comprising just…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The current Honda Civic Type R, despite its track-focused and aggressive nature, made on hell of a daily driver. And, it was the first Type R from Honda or Acura that landed on U.S. roads since the Acura Integra Type R won over the hearts of ricers and tuners from coast to coast…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Here’s the short answer: Horsepower is a unit of measurement referring to the power produced by a mechanical engine, though it was inspired by horses. James Watt | Dcoetzee/Wikimedia Commons The long answer involves lessons in history and mathematics, so buckle in. The story starts with a Scottish-born engineer names James Watt who…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Pick of the Day is a 1950 Lagonda Drophead Coupe that’s a “remarkable example of a post-WWII British luxury car,” says the Jackson, Mississippi, dealer advertising the coupe on ClassicCars.com. Lagonda was a British luxury car manufacturer founded in 1906 that Aston Martin acquired in 1947. Shortly after the acquisition, the manufacturer…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Lotus’ highly-anticipated Evija is getting close to production and it promises staggering performance. Matt Windle says that, currently, there are a few Evija prototypes, each focusing on a different aspect – one focuses on battery management, another on build and tech, and a third one – on the motors. The one he drove…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] In case you haven’t noticed, outside of a few entry-level cars like the Hyundai Kona EV and Chevy Bolt, for example, electric cars are pretty fast. And the cost to make even an entry-level EV fast isn’t all that high. EVs are opening the door for automakers to expand their performance lineups exponentially,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Battered by the constant nagging for more eco-friendly (and boring) vehicles, as well as the eventual substitute of electricity for coal fuels, many car enthusiasts fear dark times are upon us. Luckily, the internal combustion engine doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon, as you are about to see in this video,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Rimac Automobili’s YouTube channel hits us with more details regarding the Rimac Concept Two’s straight-line performance. We already know that the Rimac Concept Two will be a very quick car. The combined power of its electric propulsion system is 1,914 horsepower (1,408 kilowatts) and 1,696 pound-feet (2,300 Nm). Mate Rimac – the founder…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A British startup known as Viritech and based in MIRA Technology Park is aiming to become the “world’s leading developer of hydrogen technology,” and it all starts with the development of the Apricale – a hydrogen-powered hypercar that promises 1,100 horsepower. The car itself will be sold in limited numbers for a price…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] As I was checking out AutoHunter’s docket, the online collector car auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, this trio of power-packed muscle cars grabbed my attention. If any of these muscle cars pique your interest, visit its AutoHunter listing to learn more, peruse its photo gallery and sign up to bid. Nothing screams American…