Get your geek on. We’re going for a simulated lap of Monza with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz F1 engine. It turns 15,000 rpm and it’s turbocharged. Oh, and they said you should turn up the sound. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
Video: Ford unveils rapid prototyping for sheet metal parts
Here’s some interesting new technology that has huge potential all across the automotive specialty industry: rapid prototyping for sheet metal components. Continue reading
Video: 1911 Indianapolis 500
Here’s some exceptional, seldom-seen film footage of the inaugural 1911 Indianapolis 500-Mile Sweepstakes. You’ve never seen anything like this—just watch. Continue reading
Video: 1955 Darlington Southern 500
The original 1955 Southern 500 ran for over five grueling hours. Lucky for us, here’s a newsreel version from back in the day that packs all the action into just a few minutes. Continue reading
Video: Dinky Harley Panhead rumbles like a big one
Here’s another great miniature engine by master builder Ron Colonna that runs like the real thing. This one’s a Harley-Davidson Panhead V-Twin.
Video: Ernie Adams and his dwarf ’49 Mercury
Prepare to be blown away. Here’s easily the most awesome automobile you’ll see today. Ernie Adams builds dwarf cars from scratch that are incredible in every way—and then he drives them. Here’s one of his recent jawdroppers, a ’49 Merc. Continue reading
Video: Six cubic-inch V8 with blower—Hear it scream
Here’s a miniature miracle from Conley Precision Engines: a 6.095 cubic-inch V8 (that’s around 100cc) with its own equally dinky Roots-type blower. Yes, It runs. Check it out. Continue reading