Honda Fit Rally Car subcompact seems an unlikely choice for off-road rally competition against machines built for racing like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. But thanks to clever engineering maximizing its dimensions and powertrain, the Fit earned respect as a giant-killing racer on loose surfaces worldwide. Let’s examine how Honda transformed its humble hatchback into a…
Datsun 280ZX – The Sophisticated Second-Generation Z The Datsun 280ZX marked the second generation of Nissan’s famed Z sports car when it debuted in 1979. With an emphasis on style, luxury and grand touring abilities, the 280ZX represented a more refined take on the concept versus its predecessor, the Datsun 240Z. But a switch to…
How fast do rally cars go? Watching the World Rally Championship, it’s clear rally cars can sustain incredibly high speeds over all types of terrain. But just how quick are the latest WRC, Rally2, and Rally3 machines? What factors limit velocity on stages? Let’s delve into what determines rally car top pace and how progress…
Lotus Rally car name conjures images of racetrack glory in Formula 1 and sports car racing. But the British automaker also boasts a lesser-known history of giant-killing achievements in international rally competitions. Despite modest resources, Lotus models including the Cortina MK2 and Sunbeam Lotus stunned established makes in the 1960s and 1970s. Let’s explore how…
Golf Rally car of Volkswagen’s venerable Golf/Rabbit hatchback seems an unlikely candidate for the brutal demands of professional rallying. But Volkswagen Motorsport cleverly optimized generations of Golfs into podium-winning underdogs punching far above their weight class through reliability and suspension expertise. Let’s explore the various variants like the GTI and Golf Syncro that proved front-engine,…
350z Fairlady Nissan – Rebirth of the Affordable Japanese Sports Car When Nissan debuted the 350Z coupe in 2002, it reignited enthusiast passion for affordable driving purity lost since the original 240Z. Codenamed Z33, the new 350Z drew heavy inspiration from predecessors cementing Nissan’s sports car credentials since 1969. From a long nose/short deck silhouette…
Toyota GR86, a Toyota gr series car. Today we introduce you to the Toyota GR 86. It’s officially introduced to you. Toyota GR 86 It is a global strategic FR compact sports car first unveiled by Toyota Motor Japan at the 2011 Tokyo International Motor Show. Unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009, the…
Fiat 124 – Italy’s Working Class Hero Reborn for a New Era Among 1960’s affordable roadsters bringing top down motoring joy within reach beyond wealthy playboys, few earned greater working-class affections across Europe than Fiat’s pert Pininfarina-styled 124 Spider. Revived for 2017 leveraging Japanese engineering sharing underpinnings with Mazda’s contemporary Miata, the latest mid-engine Fiat…