What’s it like to drive a 330-mph Top Fueler? The job is a lot more complicated than we may imagine. Here’s professional wheel man Clay Millican to give us a lesson. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
Ford’s Experimental Turbine T-Bird
The Motor City was crazy about gas turbine engines in the 1950s. Here’s an enthusiastic example from the Ford engineering staff: a prototype ’55 Thunderbird with turbine power. Continue reading
TIme-Lapse Video: Building the Porsche 911 GT3
Through the magic of time-lapse photography, see a brand new Porsche 911 GT3 manufactured in just four minutes from start to finish. Continue reading
Secrets of the Ford Y-Block V8, 1954-62
The Y-Block of 1954-62 might not be the most beloved of the Ford V8s, but it’s a fascinating engine with some quirky and noteworthy features. Continue reading
Video: Why Corn-Based Ethanol is a Bad Idea
Corn-based ethanol has some real benefits, says the always insightful Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained, but it’s not a solution to the USA’s energy needs. Continue reading
Video: Converting a VW Beetle to Electric Power in One Day
A UK firm that specializes in EV conversions of vintage cars invented an interesting challenge: Perform a complete conversion of a Volkswagen Beetle in just one day. Continue reading
Secrets of the 1957-61 Chevy Turboglide
While the Chevrolet Turboglide was ultimately a dead end, it was an essential step in automatic transmission development at General Motors. Continue reading