The Giant-Slaying Fiat 131 Abarth In the late 1970s, an unfancied Italian challenger arrived to shake up the world rally championship. The boxy little Fiat 131 Abarth overcame extreme odds by toppling rivals with superior power and pedigree. Through determination and development, the 131 Abarth evolved into a giant-slayer against established competitors. In the hands…
The Thrilling Toyota GR Yaris: Giant-Slaying Hot Hatch In a world dominated by high-powered sport sedans, Toyota made waves by introducing an unexpected new performance car – the GR Yaris hot hatch. This rally-bred pocket rocket packages a fierce powertrain into a featherweight body. The brilliant blend of power and agility enables the GR Yaris…
The Dominant Ferrari 512M The Ferrari 512M represents one of the most dominant sports prototype racers ever built. This iconic Ferrari model clinched both the constructor’s and driver’s World Championship titles in 1971 and 1972. The 512M demonstrated Ferrari’s excellence in engine performance and aerodynamic design. Its successes cemented Ferrari’s reputation for producing competitive and…
Installing skid plates to protect a car’s vulnerable underbody parts has long been a popular modification for off-roading. But some motorsport enthusiasts take skid plating to the extreme, essentially creating unique “skid plate cars” designed for competitive abuse over the roughest terrain. Engineering Skid Plates for Maximum Protection The core of any skid plate car…
The mid-engine Lancia 037 was the last rear-wheel-drive car to claim the World Rally Championship back in 1983, defeating the high-tech Audi Quattros. This lightweight, nimble machine embodied the final evolution of traditional rally car design before four-wheel-drive and significant aerodynamics became mandatory. An Unlikely Champion Over All-Wheel-Drive Rivals The limited-production 037 triumphed when the…
Like many young racing enthusiasts, you may dream of becoming a professional NASCAR driver one day. It’s natural to watch stars like Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott and Denny Hamlin battle it out on Sundays and imagine yourself behind the wheel. Yet making it to the top series in auto racing’s biggest stage seems like an…
Key features of the Nissan Vanette Spacious interior The Nissan Vanette has a spacious interior that can be easily customized to suit every need. With flexible seating configurations and ample storage options, the van offers comfortable and adaptable space for passengers and cargo. Multifunctional seating and storage space Vanette offers flexible seating arrangements that can…
The engines are fired up for this Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race, the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. As the first race of the Round of 8 in the NASCAR playoffs, the stakes are high and tensions will be even higher as drivers jockey for position both on the track and in…