Scientists from the Research Institute for Car Engineering and Resources (RICER) have discovered that there seems to be a correlation between the number of stickers on a car and the amount of drag it produces. This rivals the long-held belief that such stickers increase performance through increasing the bhp of the car’s engine; instead, the RICER scientists claim that there is a fundamental change in the drag of a car once a sticker is applied. We asked for clarification from Dr. Boye Holmes, director of RICER, on this process. Continue reading Scientists Discover that Stickers may Help Reduce Drag
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The Petrolholics’ Podcast: Episode 2
Episode 2 – Koenigsegg Skid Marks
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Tom and Carmen discuss Fernando Alonso’s crash in Barcelona, which turned out to be much more serious then speculated. Some good news is revealed about Marussia even after going into administration. They touch base on the recently announced Hellcat recall and shady practices from Dodge dealers. Tom shares new details about for the upcoming sports series from McLaren and shares his opinion on the new Audi R8 with great depth. Carmen explains the long awaited Fiat-Mazda project and shares it’s official name. Ford posts a witty advertisement in Geneva and their new GT gets a price tag.
Tom and Carmen then cover the major reveals from the Geneva Motor show which includes the wild Lamborghini Aventador SV, sophisticated Bentley EXP10 Speed 6 concept, and last but not least the radical and elegant Koenigsegg Regera. The Regera’s powertrain, specifications, and direct drive system is explained thoroughly. Tom and Carmen also express their excitement for a planned Koenigsegg Chicago opening.
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The McLaren 675LT
McLaren Automotive—which has been teasing the debut of the new Sport Series—released information detailing a new model to join the P1 GTR at the Geneva Motor Show: the 675LT. Continue reading The McLaren 675LT
Meet the Ferrari 488 GTB: A 660 Horsepower Turbocharged Beast
The day has come, Ferrari no longer has a mid-engine naturally aspirated car in its lineup. While I’m sure everyone will miss the naturally aspirated flat plane grunt that was produced by predecessors, the staggering performance of the new 488 GTB is almost enough to make anyone forget it.
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Williams Racing – Engineer of the Future Award
Williams, along with Haymarket Specialist Media/AUTOSPORT, developed a new award program that champions engineering students with a passion for motorsport. The award, called the “Engineer of the Future Award,” selects the strongest and most passionate candidate from a select handful of the most prestigious engineering universities in the UK. Even though the title of “engineer of the future” would be enough, the award is much more than just a piece of paper and a title.
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Holy FXX K
After months of speculation, Ferrari has finally announced their La Ferrari based track weapon . Say hello to the 1035 Horsepower FXX K. If you thought the Enzo based FXX was insane, prepare for your mind to be blown. Continue reading Holy FXX K
Toyota has Developed the Future
It’s a bold claim to say that an automaker has developed the future. To make our lives easier, Toyota has done this itself. Introducing: the 2015 Toyota Mirai—which means “future” in Japanese.
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