Leo Parente and ShakeDown get an up-close look at the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 racecar, one of nine competing at the Spa24. McLaren works driver, Rob Bell, takes us on a talk-around tour of the car and its systems. Lest you think production-based race cars lack technology, and as such, are less mega than LMP cars, listen to Rob.
Archive for the ‘Sports Car’ Category
Vintage cars like a Ferrari 250, the E-Type Jaguar and the original Porsche 911 have always been prototypes of automotive beauty. But there are some new models on the market today that can stand up to the handsome rides of old. Such specimens as the brand-new Jaguar F-Type, the sultry Ferrari 458 Spider, and the obscure Zenvo ST1 Supercar made our list of the most beautiful cars of 2012.
Behind the List
In past years we have rounded up some beautiful vintage whips, so for the latest graduating class of stunners we considered only models that are new on sale this year.
But just being popular or expensive isn’t enough to make this list  … More
Godzilla has officially been placed on the endangered species list. The Nissan GT-R, which rightfully earned the nickname of Japan’s most powerful figure, has not yet been approved for a second-generation, with signs pointing to a one-and-done situation.
The GT-R’s combination of speed, handling and price took the world by storm when it launched in late 2008, but a shifting focus at Nissan means the modern version of the car might not get a crack at a second generation. According to … More
Chevrolet became the final American manufacturer to roll a pony car into the NASCAR Nationwide Series, and the 2013 Camaro was unveiled a few miles from its unofficial birthplace.
Before the Nationwide race at Lucas Oil Raceway Park in Clermont, Ind., last July, a group from the design studio for Chevrolet descended on NASCAR garage with calculators, cameras and open minds.Â
After meeting with NASCAR, measuring the styling lines of the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger and being briefed on the parameters for construction, the designers were  … More