Inside R Magic’s 580hp Mazda FD3S RX-7 Turbo
With almost 600hp, a welded and caged body, and a six-speed sequential transmission, the car moves on track.
With almost 600hp, a welded and caged body, and a six-speed sequential transmission, the car moves on track.
One of the fastest production based Subaru Imprezas is the Tomei/Cusco/Voltex time attack racecar. Its speed is also impressive, consistently running at the front of time attack events against cars with 600-700hp.
The 2,425lb 350Z uses a double-wishbone setup front and rear with inboard bellcrank actuated dampers, similar to a formula racing car. Note also how highly mounted the steering rack is in proportion to the engine…
After seeing the numbers, we have no doubts about the capability of the 650whp 2.6L AQ engine. A whopping 20mph difference separates the two cars on each straight.
This Subaru WRX STI is JUN’s latest demo car, built as a high-performance street car. They would gain notoriety in the 1990s with their 700hp+ 8-second S14-chassis Nissan Silvia drag car, 250-mph Toyota Supra and road racing Hondas.
With a line-up of tuning parts and experience in both rally and road racing, Works has become one of the most well known Mitsubishi aftermarket companies.
Porsche. Mere mention of the manufacturer conjures up names like Donohue, Rohrl and Dean. It’s distinctive 911 series of sports car has been made for decades and is one of the most recognizable auto designs on the market today.
There’s more to going fast than just bolting in a stiffer suspension and getting a 10-minute lube shop lifetime alignment special. Going fast requires details. Details that are often beyond the understanding of a normal mechanic shop.
Long ago, before the dawn of dual-clutch gearboxes, electronic stability controls and factory 20-inch wheels, the Mazda Miata began its domination by combining the essence of a classic English sports car with Japanese reliability.