Posts Tagged: technology

How the McLaren 12C can Save Your Life

The McLaren 12C (as it’s now known) is the first supercar to come out of the McLaren Workshop since the F1 back in the early 1990s’. With its’ innovative design and Formula 1 inspired technologies…

Ferrari Goes Turbo with Future Models

Could the Future of Ferrari be Electronically-Driven Turbos? As we know, turbocharging is an efficient way of getting that extra power you’re looking for out of your engine even if you’re driving something as simple…

BMW M8 Rumors Leaking

BMW i8 Concept could be the start of the new M8

There’s been lots of talk around the new BMW i8 electric hybrid sports car. But despite its’ technical achievements and its’ futuristic styling and a motor charging out 362 electric ponies, this BMW may not…

Lykan Hypersport Supercar by W Motors

Lykan Hypersport Supercar

Recently there’s been some buzz at the Dubai motor show, as there always is at motor shows. However, this is uniquely special because it’s not Ferrari or Lamborghini debuting something incredible but a small automaker…

How a Formula 1 Car is Made

Red Bull reveals the Infiniti RB9 Formula 1 car

Red Bull & their Formula 1 car the RB9 have been dominating this year’s Formula 1 Series. And who would have thought that they built it to do just that? In their video series “How…

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta With Chris Harris

The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

After some time of being banned from driving their cars, the illustrious Chris Harris from Drive TV returns with a new review of the 740hp, V12 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. In this video he powers the…

Nissan GT-R Turbo-Charging into Production

The Nissan GT-R is a full fledged supercar in its’ own right. If you’ve been to one of our events you know how aggressively it takes to the track, and how it’s able to eat…

“Porsche 918 Could Be Quicker,” Says Marc Lieb

Mark Lieb, the multiple Nurburgring 24-Hour champion claimed that while setting the record lap around the Nurburgring in the Porsche 918 hybrid supercar he wasn’t going full out like he does on an ultimate qualifying…

Porsche 918 Spyder Nurburgring Record Lap

Porsche’s 918 Spyder has become the first Hybrid Production Supercar to break the record at the world famous Nurburgring with a lap time of 6 minutes and 57 seconds. Although it is not the fastest…

How Lamborghini’s Fighting Bull Was Born

The Lamborghini Aventador – One of the most iconic Lamborghini’s we know today. It began as a project to celebrate the company’s history and legacy over the past 50 years. From the beginning the car…

Why Traction Control is a Smart Thing to Leave ON

Steve Sutcliffe from Autocar UK tries a little experiment involving a Lamborghini Gallardo and their ESP Traction Control system. Like many cars today, you have the ability to turn the traction control on and off….

Jay Leno & the McLaren P1 at Top Gear

Jay Leno, lucky customer of the first P1 that rolls out of McLaren’s garage, was given the opportunity to visit the McLaren Production Center to see how their new supercar is made. During the tour…

BMW’s M4 Concept Is Released!

Lately there’s been a lot of talk about BMW’s latest move to end the M3 line. Yes, it’s been saddening. Yes, it sounded like the wrong move. But no, it isn’t the end of the…

Sitting at the Controls of the Ferrari F430 on Track Times

Ferrari F430 Guages

In this week’s episode of Track Times Joe goes through and shows us all the features of our Rosso Corsa Convertible F430 while out at the Pittsburgh event. www.XXSPEED.com Filmed at: Pittsburgh International Raceway –…

Carbon Fiber Construction Presented by Koenigsegg

Ever wondered how carbon fiber is made for car parts? Let’s just say it’s not as simple as Tony Stark telling Jarvis to start fabrication. The process is quite labor intensive. So who better to…