3. How much does a 918 Spyder weigh?The 918 Spyder is a model of lightweight design. Its two electric motors were comparatively heavy, so Porsche designers and engineers had to find ways to make weight savings. That meant a load-bearing structure comprising of a carbon fibre monocoque with ...
“it was a lot of fun working out how to recreate the steering on the car and the details like the fuel-line connection points to the six-cylinder engine.” “it gave me an appreciation for how much the sport has changed since 1988 and how much the cars have evolved. they were much...
Gasoline engine: The hybrid car has agasoline enginemuch like the one you will find on most cars. However, the engine on a hybrid is smaller and uses advanced technologies to reduce emissions and increase efficiency. Fuel tank: The fuel tank in a hybrid is the energy storage device for the...
A: Honestly, I don't know. The V6 replacement is a much better engine than the V8. The V8 had a peak of 430 horsepower. The V6 is 100 hp more. and it's lighter and more compact. And I can put it behind the front axle as a mid-engine and it allows me to d...
The lone performance option, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber, was a must-have upgrade over the lesser Pilot Sport S 5. As much as the configurator allows, the interior mimics the exterior. The dash is wrapped in Centenary Saddle Tan leather, while the lower half (seat inserts included) ...
“I don't know another sport that can give you so much adrenaline” Having spent a year in the background as Caterham’s reserve driver, his last appearance in F1 came for Lotus at the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2013, after being drafted in for the last two races of the...
But similarly no hybrid does much to help steady-state motorway cruising. The savings come at lower and variable speeds. How does it feel? The peaceful electric running is always nice to have. Also, unless you're paying special attention, the starting and stopping of the engine is wholly fu...
“There is as much, or more, opportunity for innovation and technology transfer in F1 than there is in any electric racing series,” says Rushbrook. “There is real technology and innovation as we’re learning about electrics on road vehicles, to test it [on racing cars], try it out, an...
But this build is about much more than scale. The size allows for a whole new level of complexity and detail. The BMW M 1000 RR has a fully functional gearbox with 3 speeds + neutral operated by a built-in quick shifter, it has realistic front and rear suspension, ...
Actually selling hundreds of thousands at a profit is another matter entirely. “Production hell” nearly sent Tesla under. A lead on flashy software must be backed up with giant presses, paint shops and assembly lines. As such, manufacturing an EV is in many ways not much different to ...