Master craftsman George Britnell created this working model of the legendary Ford 300 cubic-inch inline six. See it rumble and roar just like its full-sized cousin here. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
A Visit to GM’s New Reduced Scale Wind Tunnel
General Motors has an awesome new $30 million gadget at its Warren, Michigan Technical Center: a reduced-scale wind tunnel with advanced instrumentation and a rolling ground plane. Here’s a detailed look inside. Continue reading
Video: Tiny Porsche 911 Engine Screams Like a Real One
Frits Hofman has a love of Porsches, it’s safe to say. He spent 10 years building this exquisite model of the 2-liter flat six in his 1966 Porsche 911, precise down to the miniature Solex three-barrel carbs. Hear it scream to 12,000 rpm. Continue reading
Video: See a Cylinder Block Casting Made From Scratch
Here’s the most informative five minutes you’ll spend today. In the latest installment in our no-nonsense tech series, see how a cylinder block is created—from raw aluminum ingot to finished casting. Continue reading
1963 Corvette Sting Ray: Biography of a Sports Car
Here’s a rare 1963 General Motors film showcasing the design and development of the all-new Corvette Sting Ray—includes a look inside the GM Technical Center and a visit with Mr. Corvette, Zora Arkus-Duntov. Enjoy! Continue reading
Video: Presenting the Swincar E-Spider
From France, here’s a new kind of vehicle that offers an entirely different kind of off-roading experience. It’s called the Swincar E-Car, and its capabilities are astonishing. Is this a brand new way to enjoy the outdoors? Watch this. Continue reading
Video: 5-Liter V-Twin Built From Aircraft Parts—Hear it Rumble!
To power his custom motorcycle, the Flying Millyard, craftsman Allen Millyard constructed this monster V-twin from two cylinders of a World War II-vintage aircraft engine. How does it run? Awesome. Watch this. Continue reading