Dodge Viper – America’s Supercar Obliterates the Competition When Dodge unleashed their Viper concept supercar in 1989, it shocked the world by out-accelerating icons like Porsche. Ferrari and Lamborghini without the aid of driver aids or turbochargers. Back to basics, American muscle paired with an enormous V10 engine and brute force power spawned this intimidating…
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…
Introduction to Traction Control Systems Traction control is a vital feature in modern vehicles. It boosts safety by preventing wheel spin in slippery conditions. This system uses sensors to monitor wheel speed. When it detects a wheel spinning faster than others, it adjusts the engine power and applies braking if necessary. This action helps maintain…
Maintaining your vehicle’s engine efficiency is crucial for optimal performance and longevity. One key aspect to monitor is the fuel trim system lean, which plays a significant role in how your engine manages the air-fuel mixture. When the fuel trim system operates in a lean mode, it indicates that the engine is receiving more air…
Honda Sports Car Golden Era of Precision Sports Cars While known today primarily for practical sedans and SUVs, Honda’s enthusiasm took hold over 30 years ago when its lightweight sports cars ruled the roads providing everyday thrills. We revisit Honda’s 1990s competitive peak through Japan-exclusive special models like the NSX Type R and Integra Type…
Rally Group B cars formula revolutionized the sport with some of the most powerful and technologically advanced cars ever competed in motorsports, from 1982 to 1986. Group B attracted big-budget factory efforts from the top brands, sparking an era of intense competition and innovation before danger forced Authorities to ban the class. In just five…
C4 Gorvette gained esteem as an affordable, robust supercar for customization. Tuners transformed them with unique aero, lowered suspensions, V8 turbocharging and much more. Let’s dive into the creative Corvette phenomenon! Arrival of an American Classic America’s iconic Chevrolet Corvette landed when exports began in 1975. The C3 Corvette’s muscular V8 performance and sleek styling…
While often an underdog, Mazda Rally Car has fielded some highly competitive and iconic rally racers since the 1970s. Models like the RX-7, 323 GTX, and Protege highlighted the brand’s engineering capabilities against more powerful opponents. Let’s look back at Mazda’s history of giant-slaying achievement in rallying. Mazda Rally Car’s Rotary Power on Loose Surfaces…