See the latest in automotive technology for 1984 on display in this detailed engineering review of the C4 Corvette. Continue reading
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Video: GM’s 1956 XP-500 Free-Piston Car
Often mistaken for a Firebird turbine prototype, or simply forgotten by many, this is the 1956 General Motors XP-500 free-piston car. Get the fascinating story here, including a video of the prototype in action. Continue reading
Video: Assembling the 2017 Nissan GT-R Twin-Turbo V6
We’ve got your engine porn right here. See the Nissan GT-R 565-hp twin-turbo V6 roar to life in this brief but fascinating—and highly instructional—video.
The Pontiac Tri-Power Story
Nothing looks more awesome under the hood of a classic Pontiac muscle car than the factory triple-carburetor system known as Tri-Power. Here’s the story behind the legendary setup. Continue reading
Video: Viper V10-Powered Motorcycle
Here’s another amazing creation by master craftsman Allen Millyard: a motorcycle powered by an 8-liter V10 from a Dodge Viper. This is no toy or stunt—it’s roadworthy and it runs 207 mph. Watch the video. Continue reading
Video: 1965 Mercury Wrist-Twist Steering
From the ’60s, a time when almost anything could seem like a good idea, comes Mercury’s Wrist-Twist Steering experiment. See the crazy automotive invention in action here. Continue reading
Video: Big Red, Ford’s 1964 Turbine Truck
The Big Three’s experiments with the gas turbine engine may not have been successful, but they were memorable. This rare Ford clip features Big Red, the Ford turbine truck of 1964. See the mammoth rig in action here. Continue reading