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Porsche's early PDK buttons, introduced with the 911 997.2 in 2008, felt cheap and awkward.
Though upshifts and downshifts could be done one-handed, the design was clunky. Thankfully, paddles replaced them by the 991 generation.
Though upshifts and downshifts could be done one-handed, the design was clunky. Thankfully, paddles replaced them by the 991 generation.
December 26, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Porsche's early PDK buttons, introduced with the 911 997.2 in 2008, felt cheap and awkward.
Though upshifts and downshifts could be done one-handed, the design was clunky. Thankfully, paddles replaced them by the 991 generation.
Though upshifts and downshifts could be done one-handed, the design was clunky. Thankfully, paddles replaced them by the 991 generation.
Imagine this: a couple stranded by the roadside, a baby on the way. Who comes to their rescue? Two Mercedes F1 drivers!
But who should take them to the hospital—the seven-time champ or the fearless young gun?
Decisions, decisions! 🤔🤣
But who should take them to the hospital—the seven-time champ or the fearless young gun?
Decisions, decisions! 🤔🤣
December 25, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Imagine this: a couple stranded by the roadside, a baby on the way. Who comes to their rescue? Two Mercedes F1 drivers!
But who should take them to the hospital—the seven-time champ or the fearless young gun?
Decisions, decisions! 🤔🤣
But who should take them to the hospital—the seven-time champ or the fearless young gun?
Decisions, decisions! 🤔🤣
The Ligier JS11, a striking ground effect car of the late ’70s, won its first two races in 1979 with Laffite and Depailler. However, title hopes faded due to Depailler’s injury, Ickx’s struggles, and chassis flex undermining its ground effect.
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December 24, 2024 at 8:25 PM
The Ligier JS11, a striking ground effect car of the late ’70s, won its first two races in 1979 with Laffite and Depailler. However, title hopes faded due to Depailler’s injury, Ickx’s struggles, and chassis flex undermining its ground effect.
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The Honda N600 debuted in the U.S. in '69 as the 600 Sedan, Honda's 1st official export. Originally designed for Japan, it 1st sold in Hawaii before reaching the West Coast by '70.
This compact car featured a 9000rpm all-alloy engine making 35-45hp and a 4speed synchronized trans.
This compact car featured a 9000rpm all-alloy engine making 35-45hp and a 4speed synchronized trans.
December 23, 2024 at 4:55 PM
The Honda N600 debuted in the U.S. in '69 as the 600 Sedan, Honda's 1st official export. Originally designed for Japan, it 1st sold in Hawaii before reaching the West Coast by '70.
This compact car featured a 9000rpm all-alloy engine making 35-45hp and a 4speed synchronized trans.
This compact car featured a 9000rpm all-alloy engine making 35-45hp and a 4speed synchronized trans.
From Gandini’s Successor to Hyundai’s Visionary
After hitting a home run trilogy at Lamborghini with the Diablo VT 6.0, Murciélago, and Gallardo, the Peruvian-born Luc Donckerwolke could have rested on his laurels.
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After hitting a home run trilogy at Lamborghini with the Diablo VT 6.0, Murciélago, and Gallardo, the Peruvian-born Luc Donckerwolke could have rested on his laurels.
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December 22, 2024 at 10:28 PM
From Gandini’s Successor to Hyundai’s Visionary
After hitting a home run trilogy at Lamborghini with the Diablo VT 6.0, Murciélago, and Gallardo, the Peruvian-born Luc Donckerwolke could have rested on his laurels.
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After hitting a home run trilogy at Lamborghini with the Diablo VT 6.0, Murciélago, and Gallardo, the Peruvian-born Luc Donckerwolke could have rested on his laurels.
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I hope everyone has a lovely day! 😊
Here's a photo of Neil Oatley and Steve Nichols (Ayrton Senna’s race engineer and designer of the McLaren MP4/4) standing beside Senna’s car, intently observing the mechanics at work during the 1988 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Here's a photo of Neil Oatley and Steve Nichols (Ayrton Senna’s race engineer and designer of the McLaren MP4/4) standing beside Senna’s car, intently observing the mechanics at work during the 1988 Hungarian Grand Prix.
December 21, 2024 at 9:27 PM
I hope everyone has a lovely day! 😊
Here's a photo of Neil Oatley and Steve Nichols (Ayrton Senna’s race engineer and designer of the McLaren MP4/4) standing beside Senna’s car, intently observing the mechanics at work during the 1988 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Here's a photo of Neil Oatley and Steve Nichols (Ayrton Senna’s race engineer and designer of the McLaren MP4/4) standing beside Senna’s car, intently observing the mechanics at work during the 1988 Hungarian Grand Prix.
“Well, Mark’s got a habit of flying, hasn’t he?” - Ross Brawn
For context, Mark Webber went airborne twice in his Mercedes CLR during the 1999 Le Mans—once in practice and again in qualifying—due to the car's severe aerodynamic instability.
During the 2010 European F1 GP:
For context, Mark Webber went airborne twice in his Mercedes CLR during the 1999 Le Mans—once in practice and again in qualifying—due to the car's severe aerodynamic instability.
During the 2010 European F1 GP:
December 21, 2024 at 7:07 PM
“Well, Mark’s got a habit of flying, hasn’t he?” - Ross Brawn
For context, Mark Webber went airborne twice in his Mercedes CLR during the 1999 Le Mans—once in practice and again in qualifying—due to the car's severe aerodynamic instability.
During the 2010 European F1 GP:
For context, Mark Webber went airborne twice in his Mercedes CLR during the 1999 Le Mans—once in practice and again in qualifying—due to the car's severe aerodynamic instability.
During the 2010 European F1 GP:
The 1989-1990 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix is a true sleeper. Powered by a McLaren-tuned 3.1L turbo V6 with 205 hp and 220 lb-ft, it drives the front wheels through a 4-speed auto.
ASC added flared bodywork, hood louvers, and suspension upgrades to match its enhanced performance.
ASC added flared bodywork, hood louvers, and suspension upgrades to match its enhanced performance.
December 20, 2024 at 9:32 PM
The 1989-1990 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix is a true sleeper. Powered by a McLaren-tuned 3.1L turbo V6 with 205 hp and 220 lb-ft, it drives the front wheels through a 4-speed auto.
ASC added flared bodywork, hood louvers, and suspension upgrades to match its enhanced performance.
ASC added flared bodywork, hood louvers, and suspension upgrades to match its enhanced performance.
Does anyone know a Formula 1 driver by the name of Jenson Zipper? 🤔🤣
December 20, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Does anyone know a Formula 1 driver by the name of Jenson Zipper? 🤔🤣
What’s a Twin Rear Axle Coupling?
These systems use on-demand clutches for each rear-axle half-shaft, with ring and pinion gears but no diffs. Fully engaged, they act like 4WD but avoid binding through partial clutch engagement, mimicking limited-slip diffs.
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These systems use on-demand clutches for each rear-axle half-shaft, with ring and pinion gears but no diffs. Fully engaged, they act like 4WD but avoid binding through partial clutch engagement, mimicking limited-slip diffs.
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December 19, 2024 at 8:10 PM
What’s a Twin Rear Axle Coupling?
These systems use on-demand clutches for each rear-axle half-shaft, with ring and pinion gears but no diffs. Fully engaged, they act like 4WD but avoid binding through partial clutch engagement, mimicking limited-slip diffs.
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These systems use on-demand clutches for each rear-axle half-shaft, with ring and pinion gears but no diffs. Fully engaged, they act like 4WD but avoid binding through partial clutch engagement, mimicking limited-slip diffs.
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Was this 2018 battle at COTA the beginning of the Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton era?
December 18, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Was this 2018 battle at COTA the beginning of the Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton era?
Remember the cracking wheels on the Corvette C7 Grand Sport?
A combination of factors—less durable cast aluminum wheels, stiff suspension transferring more impact, low-profile tires, and potential manufacturing defects—led to wheels constantly bending or cracking.
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A combination of factors—less durable cast aluminum wheels, stiff suspension transferring more impact, low-profile tires, and potential manufacturing defects—led to wheels constantly bending or cracking.
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December 18, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Remember the cracking wheels on the Corvette C7 Grand Sport?
A combination of factors—less durable cast aluminum wheels, stiff suspension transferring more impact, low-profile tires, and potential manufacturing defects—led to wheels constantly bending or cracking.
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A combination of factors—less durable cast aluminum wheels, stiff suspension transferring more impact, low-profile tires, and potential manufacturing defects—led to wheels constantly bending or cracking.
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In the late 80s, Jaguar’s Design Centre at Whitley developed a sleek estate car based on the XJ40—a stunning ‘Shooting Brake’ seriously considered for production.
But with the tough economic climate of the early 90s, doubts about its viability led to its cancellation.
But with the tough economic climate of the early 90s, doubts about its viability led to its cancellation.
December 17, 2024 at 9:19 PM
In the late 80s, Jaguar’s Design Centre at Whitley developed a sleek estate car based on the XJ40—a stunning ‘Shooting Brake’ seriously considered for production.
But with the tough economic climate of the early 90s, doubts about its viability led to its cancellation.
But with the tough economic climate of the early 90s, doubts about its viability led to its cancellation.
Luca Badoer’s F1 career was one of persistence but little success. After a point-less stint with backmarker teams - BMS Scuderia, Minardi, Forti- in the 90s, he became Ferrari’s test driver at the turn of the millennium.
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December 17, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Luca Badoer’s F1 career was one of persistence but little success. After a point-less stint with backmarker teams - BMS Scuderia, Minardi, Forti- in the 90s, he became Ferrari’s test driver at the turn of the millennium.
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The story of Prost GP’s AP02
When Alain Prost returned to F1 as the owner of Prost GP, after acquiring Ligier, he hired John Barnard, to develop the AP02, driven by Olivier Panis and Jarno Trulli.
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When Alain Prost returned to F1 as the owner of Prost GP, after acquiring Ligier, he hired John Barnard, to develop the AP02, driven by Olivier Panis and Jarno Trulli.
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December 17, 2024 at 2:07 AM
The story of Prost GP’s AP02
When Alain Prost returned to F1 as the owner of Prost GP, after acquiring Ligier, he hired John Barnard, to develop the AP02, driven by Olivier Panis and Jarno Trulli.
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When Alain Prost returned to F1 as the owner of Prost GP, after acquiring Ligier, he hired John Barnard, to develop the AP02, driven by Olivier Panis and Jarno Trulli.
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Imagine paying just £33 / $42 USD for a Formula 1 ticket?!
Well, that was the price to pay at Brands Hatch in 1974! 😱
*adjusted for inflation
Well, that was the price to pay at Brands Hatch in 1974! 😱
*adjusted for inflation
December 17, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Imagine paying just £33 / $42 USD for a Formula 1 ticket?!
Well, that was the price to pay at Brands Hatch in 1974! 😱
*adjusted for inflation
Well, that was the price to pay at Brands Hatch in 1974! 😱
*adjusted for inflation
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII, sold in the U.S. from ‘03 to ‘05, was simpler than its Euro and JDM counterparts, lacking Active Yaw Control and Active Center diff until 2004. Powered by a 276-hp 4G63 engine, it offered a 5- or 6-speed manual, with the MR variants featuring Bilstein shocks.
December 16, 2024 at 9:19 PM
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII, sold in the U.S. from ‘03 to ‘05, was simpler than its Euro and JDM counterparts, lacking Active Yaw Control and Active Center diff until 2004. Powered by a 276-hp 4G63 engine, it offered a 5- or 6-speed manual, with the MR variants featuring Bilstein shocks.
The split headlight trend is a design disaster that needs to go.
Tiny headlights and oversized grilles create an unbalanced look, ruining brand identity with a poor headlight-to-grille ratio. This misguided attempt to stand out misses the mark.
Tiny headlights and oversized grilles create an unbalanced look, ruining brand identity with a poor headlight-to-grille ratio. This misguided attempt to stand out misses the mark.
December 16, 2024 at 1:28 AM
The split headlight trend is a design disaster that needs to go.
Tiny headlights and oversized grilles create an unbalanced look, ruining brand identity with a poor headlight-to-grille ratio. This misguided attempt to stand out misses the mark.
Tiny headlights and oversized grilles create an unbalanced look, ruining brand identity with a poor headlight-to-grille ratio. This misguided attempt to stand out misses the mark.
F1 trivia question
What is Red Bull’s lowest-ever finishing position in the constructors’ standing and in which years?
Try to answer without google! 😁
What is Red Bull’s lowest-ever finishing position in the constructors’ standing and in which years?
Try to answer without google! 😁
December 15, 2024 at 8:10 PM
F1 trivia question
What is Red Bull’s lowest-ever finishing position in the constructors’ standing and in which years?
Try to answer without google! 😁
What is Red Bull’s lowest-ever finishing position in the constructors’ standing and in which years?
Try to answer without google! 😁
Lance Stroll: “He just came back like an idiot!”
*He does the exact same thing… 🤦♂️
*He does the exact same thing… 🤦♂️
December 15, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Lance Stroll: “He just came back like an idiot!”
*He does the exact same thing… 🤦♂️
*He does the exact same thing… 🤦♂️
I Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend!
Check out this throwback ad featuring Carroll Shelby in a classic Castrol commercial—talk about legendary! 🤩
Check out this throwback ad featuring Carroll Shelby in a classic Castrol commercial—talk about legendary! 🤩
December 15, 2024 at 1:13 AM
I Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend!
Check out this throwback ad featuring Carroll Shelby in a classic Castrol commercial—talk about legendary! 🤩
Check out this throwback ad featuring Carroll Shelby in a classic Castrol commercial—talk about legendary! 🤩
The Fiat 500, or "Cinquecento," was a post-war icon, produced from ‘57 to ‘75 with over 3 million units sold.
Designed by Dante Giacosa, this 9-foot-long city car featured started with a rear-mounted 479cc engine with 13hp, offering Italians an affordable urban mobility solution.
Designed by Dante Giacosa, this 9-foot-long city car featured started with a rear-mounted 479cc engine with 13hp, offering Italians an affordable urban mobility solution.
December 14, 2024 at 9:07 PM
The Fiat 500, or "Cinquecento," was a post-war icon, produced from ‘57 to ‘75 with over 3 million units sold.
Designed by Dante Giacosa, this 9-foot-long city car featured started with a rear-mounted 479cc engine with 13hp, offering Italians an affordable urban mobility solution.
Designed by Dante Giacosa, this 9-foot-long city car featured started with a rear-mounted 479cc engine with 13hp, offering Italians an affordable urban mobility solution.
The Viper V10 engine is not a Truck engine.
While loosely based on the cast-iron Chrysler Magnum 5.9L V8, it was reengineered as an aluminum V10 with help from Lamborghini, then under Chrysler ownership.
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While loosely based on the cast-iron Chrysler Magnum 5.9L V8, it was reengineered as an aluminum V10 with help from Lamborghini, then under Chrysler ownership.
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December 14, 2024 at 5:11 PM
The Viper V10 engine is not a Truck engine.
While loosely based on the cast-iron Chrysler Magnum 5.9L V8, it was reengineered as an aluminum V10 with help from Lamborghini, then under Chrysler ownership.
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While loosely based on the cast-iron Chrysler Magnum 5.9L V8, it was reengineered as an aluminum V10 with help from Lamborghini, then under Chrysler ownership.
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Remember the Pink Mercedes F1 clone?
When the RP20 debuted in ‘20, its resemblance to the ‘19 Mercedes W10 earned it the nickname “Pink Mercedes.” After the Styrian GP, Renault protested its brake duct design.
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When the RP20 debuted in ‘20, its resemblance to the ‘19 Mercedes W10 earned it the nickname “Pink Mercedes.” After the Styrian GP, Renault protested its brake duct design.
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December 13, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Remember the Pink Mercedes F1 clone?
When the RP20 debuted in ‘20, its resemblance to the ‘19 Mercedes W10 earned it the nickname “Pink Mercedes.” After the Styrian GP, Renault protested its brake duct design.
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When the RP20 debuted in ‘20, its resemblance to the ‘19 Mercedes W10 earned it the nickname “Pink Mercedes.” After the Styrian GP, Renault protested its brake duct design.
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Back when Renault was a powerhouse in the F1 engine world, this vintage footage captures an engineer bench-testing a magnificent V10 engine from the early 1990s.
RIP Renault engine program.
Also, I need this setup in my living room 😆🤣
RIP Renault engine program.
Also, I need this setup in my living room 😆🤣
December 13, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Back when Renault was a powerhouse in the F1 engine world, this vintage footage captures an engineer bench-testing a magnificent V10 engine from the early 1990s.
RIP Renault engine program.
Also, I need this setup in my living room 😆🤣
RIP Renault engine program.
Also, I need this setup in my living room 😆🤣