Nissan Racing cars built an automotive reputation by crafting affordable, reliable transportation – the Japanese firm harbored strong racing ambitions since its founding. Consequently, Nissan involved itself in racing motorcycles and automobiles to hone technologies and prove engineering capabilities targeting victories. Motorsport exploitation allowed continuous improvements introduced into road models over decades. Ultimately, racing remains…
Volkswagen Corrado – VW’s Forgotten Sports Coupe The Volkswagen Corrado represented VW’s attempt to add a true sports car to its model range alongside more traditional economy-focused models. Sold from 1988 to 1995 initially just in Europe, the swoopy Corrado brought coupe style and lively performance unseen in VWs since the Scirocco. Under the sleek…
In the rarefied air-dominating six-figure hypercars, manufacturers increasingly rely on innovation to advance supercar formulas beyond imagination. For nascent supercar manufacturer McLaren, this meant demonstrating what its Formula 1 racing pedigree could achieve in a plug-in hybrid production car melding space-age creature comforts with unfathomable performance potential. The result was 2013’s game-changing McLaren P1. Against…
The Lancia 037 is a mid-engine rally car built by Italian car manufacturer Lancia in the early 1980s. The developers had purpose-built it to compete in the FIA World Rally Championship, and in 1983, it became the last rear-wheel drive car to win the championship. A supercharged four-cylinder engine producing around 265 horsepower powered the…
The Mini Cooper Rally Car emerged as a shockingly capable car in the 1960s thanks to its lively handling and tuning potential. Despite modest horsepower, specially prepped Minis humbled far more powerful cars to become one of rallying’s greatest underdogs. Let’s explore the Mini’s rise to rally prominence. From Commuter Runabout to Motorsport When initially…
Honda Civic Type R vs Toyota Supra – Battle of Japanese Performance Icons The Honda Civic Type R vs Toyota Supra represent the pinnacles of performance for their respective brands. Both boast turbocharged engines, advanced chassis engineering, and racing pedigrees. But which Japanese icon delivers the most thrilling driving experience? Let’s examine how they compare….
Engine oil is the lifeblood of your car. It performs several crucial functions, including: Lubrication: It reduces friction between moving parts, preventing wear and tear. Cooling: It absorbs heat generated by the engine and helps dissipate it. Cleaning: It removes dirt and debris from the engine, preventing buildup and clogging. Protection: It forms a protective…
De Tomaso Pantera – Italy’s American Muscle Superstar As the 1960s expired mourning lost luminaries, a daring Modenese hopeful named Alejandro de Tomaso harbored ambitions of returning racing glory back to Italian soil through a tiny upstart workshop bearing his name. Lacking resources to develop machines completely from scratch, he cleverly imported a surplus 351…
