Grassroots Upset At The 2011 RallyCar Sno*Drift Rally

Grassroots Upset At The 2011 RallyCar Sno*Drift Rally »

More than living up to its name, Sno*Drift Rally is the only winter rally on ...
Inside The New 2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC [Specs]

Inside The New 2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC [Specs] »

Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team recently debuted the Fiesta RS World Rally Car. The ...
Inside The Mini Countryman WRC [SPECS]

Inside The Mini Countryman WRC [SPECS] »

Based on the production Mini Countryman, the MINI WRC is a 1.6-liter turbocharged, all-wheel drive ...
Inside The Borg Warner EFR Turbocharger

Inside The Borg Warner EFR Turbocharger »

Borg Warner fashions the EFR turbine housing out of cast stainless steel, a material that ...
Dyno Test – 13whp In A Bottle – RSR RAN UP Oil Additive

Dyno Test – 13whp In A Bottle – RSR RAN UP Oil Additive »

As RSR tells it, nano technology is basically a dispersion of certain elements to a ...
Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept

Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept »

Powering the 918 RSR Concept is an “updated” 563hp, 10,300RPM V8 engine, based on the ...
Entries posted on “May, 2011”
First Look – 407hp Twin Turbo 2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible

First Look – 407hp Twin Turbo 2012 BMW 6-Series Convertible

The new BMW 6-Series Convertible has been released in picture form and is set to debut with a twin-turbocharged 407hp V8 engine or a BMW TwinPower Turbo inline-six 320hp engine.

May 21st, 2011 | Filed under New Cars | Read More »

Dyno Test – 13whp In A Bottle – RSR RAN UP Oil Additive

Dyno Test – 13whp In A Bottle – RSR RAN UP Oil Additive

As RSR tells it, nano technology is basically a dispersion of certain elements to a nano scale level by lasers and chemical reaction methods.

May 20th, 2011 | Filed under Featured, Parts Reviews | Read More »

Formula DRIFT Announces Driver List for Abu Dhabi Event

Formula DRIFT Announces Driver List for Abu Dhabi Event

A diverse selection of the top drivers from around the globe will showcase world-class drifting to the Middle East.

May 20th, 2011 | Filed under Motorsports | Read More »

DTM Goes Korean With Hankook Tire

DTM Goes Korean With Hankook Tire

DTM has recently signed a three-year contract to make Hankook Tire the exclusive supplier for its series. After Dunlop pulled out of the series in late 2010, the series was left without an official tire for the 2011 season.

May 18th, 2011 | Filed under Motorsports | Read More »

Mercedes-Benz Jumps 34 Places On Fortune’s Best Companies List

Mercedes-Benz Jumps 34 Places On Fortune’s Best Companies List

As the only car company to appear on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list, Mercedes-Benz apparently was a kickass office space in 2010

May 18th, 2011 | Filed under New Cars | Read More »

Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept

Porsche Debuts 563hp 918 RSR Concept

Powering the 918 RSR Concept is an “updated” 563hp, 10,300RPM V8 engine, based on the unit from the RS Spyder. Lifting technology from the GT3 R Hybrid

May 11th, 2011 | Filed under Auto Shows, Featured | Read More »

Turbo Engine Tech 101 – What Is Wheel Trim and A/R Ratio

Turbo Engine Tech 101 – What Is Wheel Trim and A/R Ratio

When discussing the spool-up and high-end flow characteristics of a given turbocharger, the term “wheel trim” may pop up. If you’re in the market for a turbocharger upgrade, comparing new units, or are planning your own backyard DIY turbo kit, you’re bound to run across wheel trim.

May 10th, 2011 | Filed under Featured, Tech | Read More »

Piston Tech – Build A Forged Turbo Engine The Right Way

Piston Tech – Build A Forged Turbo Engine The Right Way

There is a good deal of engineering attention showered on pistons, especially those specifically designed for turbocharged engines. Most turbo pistons provide a lower static compression ratio (about 8.5:1 to 9.0:1) than your OEM piston.

May 5th, 2011 | Filed under Featured, Tech | Read More »