The quantum crushing engineers over at AMG have summited many a nerd apex. They’ve obliterated previously held thresholds time and again since the company’s formation in 1967, and have continued to do so throughout their partial sale to Mercedes-Benz in 1990 and their eventual complete absorption under the Daimler AG umbrella in 2005. And with […]
2
Aug
Another engineering marvel from AMG... but is it enough?
26
Apr
What it's really like to drive a 740 horsepower EV?
Remember when we talked about spending a day on the famous Paul Ricard Circuit with a 740 horsepower, $600,000 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive? Well this is the complete story of taking the Fastest EV in the world on a ex-Formula One track… The feeling is surreal. Does not compute. Syntax error. I’m already […]
16
May
Total gamer immersion without compromise for $18,400
Add the Motion Simulator company to Ariel, makers of one of the world’s most blisteringly quick custom build cars, and what do you get? Howsabout the TL1 — for $18,400 (£11 500), it’s possibly the gamer’s ultimate boner dream. Entertaining a 180-degree spherical projector screen and variable driving position cockpit, the TL1 is the ultimate in […]
8
May
Celebrating 85th anniversary of Nürburgring, the world’s most demanding racetrack
The ultimate judge of all time pieces is commemorating the 85th anniversary of the world’s most demanding racetrack with the new Nordschleife 1927 24-hour watch. The Nordschleife is the hardest section of the Nürburgring, which many consider to be the most demanding racetrack in the world. German for ‘North Loop,’ the Nordschleife opened for business on June 18, […]
12
Sep
Racetrack-worthy supercar based on Blancpain racing series
While all attention is naturally on the gamechanging Aventodor at present (my god what a car), Lamborghini doesn’t want you to forget about its cash cow Gallardo — the best selling Lambo of all time. Its brand new LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is the most extreme Gallardo ever — a special edition vehicle based on […]
24
May
75 years of BMW's legendary racetrack-ready sports coupé
Yesterday it was the Aston Martin V12 Zagato tribute, and today it’s BMW’s turn to play their homage card. Their new 328 Hommage was crafted to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of BMW’s watershed 328 line, the sports coupé that helped define the Bavarian Motor Works very brand. Similar to the go-kart like Weismann Spyder Concept […]
