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Consulier GTP – One Man, One Supercar Vision

Consulier GTP – One Man, One Supercar Vision

The Consulier is one of those ahead-of-its-time stories. Built between 1985 and 1993, the GTP had the specs, the street cred of a supercar.

By Ronan Glon | August 10, 2022
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Tesla Hasn’t Conquered the World
Tesla Hasn’t Conquered the World

Tesla does indeed dominate the US market for EVs, however it's not the same everywhere around the world.  And we have to assume that their market share in the US will dwindle once the major OEMs continue to broaden their EV model lineup in the coming years:

By Ronan Glon | September 28, 2022
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The Stuff of Legend – Mercedes 300 SLR
The Stuff of Legend – Mercedes 300 SLR

The Mille Miglia was a dangerous race, not just for drivers but also for the spectators who pressed up to and over the edge of the roadway, to better see and feel and hear the cars hurtling by.

By Ronan Glon | August 24, 2022

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Classic: Buick Grand National & GNX

Generally speaking, the large-displacement muscle car era gradually came to an end in the late-1970s. Consumer demand remained strong but the United States was still feeling shockwaves from the oil crisis that rocked the world in the middle of the 1970s, leading legislators to continuously push for ever-stricter emissions regulations.

By Ronan Glon | April 18, 2014
Features , Cars
Racecar Profile: Radical SR3 RS

The SR3 is the most popular offering in Radical’s racecar lineup, with nearly 1000 examples delivered to customers worldwide. Designed to be fast and agile in the hands of both seasoned pros as well as novices, the SR3 offers incredible traction, light weight, and a wide range of adjustability to suit the driver’s requirements. Since its introduction in 2002, the SR3 has proven itself to be very competitive within multi-marque championships around the world, with a multitude of class wins to its credit. With its two seater configuration and advanced data logging capabilities, it is also an ideal design for driver coaching and instruction. Let’s take a closer look at the Radical SR3, as well as the extensive list of options and services offered by SR3 builders here in the US.

By Bradley Iger | April 14, 2014
Features , Cars
Gallery: 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I by Pinin Farina

The Pinin Farina-bodied cabriolet that Ferrari introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1957 was not only heralded as a triumph in design for its elegant rear haunches, covered headlamps, and long, shapely hood, but it was also the car that marked a new chapter in Maranello history as the company’s first series-produced open-top model.

By Winding Road Staff | April 08, 2014
Features , Cars
Gallery: Mazda’s Secret Motorsport Treasure Trove

Nestled in the basement of Mazda’s North American R&D offices in Irvine, California, is an incredible stash of rare and interesting vehicles from Mazda’s motorsport history. But this basement isn’t just some sort of sarcophagus for bygone race cars – many of the cars housed here are kept in race-ready shape, and a fair amount of race prep for cars currently being campaigned occurs here as well.

By Winding Road Staff | April 08, 2014
Features , Cars
WR TV: 2010 Volkswagen GTI Autocross at the GM Assembly Plant

This past weekend Multimedia Editor Chris Amos bolted on his summer wheels/tires and headed out to a local autocross hosted by the Corvette Club of Michigan at General Motors’ Cadillac assembly plant in Detroit.

By Winding Road Staff | April 08, 2014
Features , Cars
Classic: The History of the Citroën DS

Over five decades after its introduction, the Citroën DS is remembered as one of the most influential cars ever to come out of Europe. It’s not the rarest or the most expensive Citroën ever built but it left an indelible mark on the automaker’s history.

By Ronan Glon | April 04, 2014
Features , Cars
Racecar Profile: Phoenix Raceworks F1K.12 Formula 1000

Formula 1000 is an open wheel SCCA class that utilizes a 1000cc motorcycle engine in a single seat race car with full racing aero, chassis tuning, suspension and brakes. 200 horsepower may not sound like an excessive amount of grunt for a car, but consider this: A race-ready F1000 weights 800 pounds (or less), which means these F1000 cars actually have a better power-to-weight ratio than a Bugatti Veyron. To put it another way – F1000 racing is serious business.

By Winding Road Staff | March 28, 2014
Features , Cars
Classic: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Unveiled last January at the Detroit Motor Show, the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has been hailed as one of the most advanced sports cars ever manufactured by General Motors. While the technology it packs is the fruit of decades of research on and off the track, the origins of the Z06 name go back to 1957 when the American Manufacturers Association (AMA) instated a prohibition-like ban on factory-backed racing.

By Ronan Glon | March 21, 2014
Features , Cars
10 Questions Raised by the 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited

Recently we spent a week with Subaru’s diminutive rear drive coupe and we came away with a bit of insight regarding the facts and fiction surrounding the
much-lauded Toyobaru.

By Bradley Iger | March 20, 2014
Features , Cars
Gallery: 120 Years of Mercedes-Benz Motor Racing History

Celebrating 120 years of Mercedes-Benz motor racing and the 80th anniversary of the legendary Silver Arrows, Mercedes-Benz has provided this gallery of both vintage and modern racing images, chronicling the team’s achievements in motor racing history during the past 120 years.

By Winding Road Staff | March 11, 2014
Features , Cars
Classic: The Subaru Impreza 22B-STi

The limited-edition Subaru Impreza 22B-STi is remembered as one of the most iconic Japanese sports cars of the 1990s. Although it boasts a menacing look and is packed to the brim with race-derived technology, it owes its existence to the homely Leone and Subaru’s aspiration to take on big names in the ruthless world of rallying.

By Ronan Glon | March 07, 2014
Features , Cars
Gallery: Porsche LMK 917

It’s hard to determine what attracts us to this 917 replica more – the fact that this is the only 917 clad in the 1971 Sebring-winning Martini livery that builder WerkzCars ever produced, or the seemingly incongruous setting of the serene suburban America backdrop used for the photos. One thing’s for sure – it’s a pretty fantastic way to wake the neighbors. Or rather, it will be, once you add an engine and transmission.

By Winding Road Staff | February 27, 2014
Features , Cars
Gallery: 8 Cutaways Reveal the Magic of Lancia

A few weeks ago, we brought you Nine Amazing Ford GT40 Cutaways, showcasing the finer details that are hidden beneath the stunning bodywork of the legendary racecar. This week, our friends at Motorsport Retro have once again given us a chance to get under the skin of auto racing icons, with the x-ray treatment being applied to Lancia’s finest. Which one is your favorite?

By Winding Road Staff | February 25, 2014
Features , Cars
Classic: The Origins of the Mazda Miata

In 1979, auto journalist Bob Hall suggested Mazda produce a small two-seater roadster inspired by the rear-wheel drive Alfa Romeo, MG and Triumph sports cars that ruled the roads in the 1960s. Whether Hall accurately predicted the shrinking roadster market would all but collapse over the following years is a point of debate, but his advice was of paramount importance to Mazda’s future.

By Ronan Glon | February 21, 2014
Features , Cars
Racecar Profile: Lotus Elise S Cup R

Even in production trim, the Lotus Elise has earned a reputation for outstanding handling characteristics and a very engaging driving experience, which can partially be attributed to its light weight and mid-mounted engine. The race-only Elise S Cup R takes these fundamentals a step further to create a turnkey race car designed for private race teams that’s essentially ready to hit the track right out of the box.

By Winding Road Staff | February 13, 2014
Features , Cars
Gallery: 1978 Lola T-620 Pro Super Vee

Bring A Trailer offers us the chance to get our hands on this 1978 Lola Formula Vee (chassis HU-25), which has been fully restored and prepared for vintage racing. The car includes full log books since it was purchased new from Carl Haas Lola in 1978, and has SCCA Pro Super Vee and USAC mini Indy race history.

By Winding Road Staff | February 12, 2014
Features , Cars
Gallery: 10 Awesome Turbocharged F1 Cars

Motorsport Retro brings us this collection of especially palatable boosted F1 cars from yesteryear. Forced induction seems to be infiltrating every corner of motoring these days, and for the 2014 season, even Formula One is getting in on the act. Although it remains to be seen if this change will bring a new level of intensity to F1 that we’ve been craving, perhaps this collection of turbocharged F1 cars will help us determine the necessary ingredients for boosted success.

By Winding Road Staff | February 12, 2014
Features , Cars
Progress Report: Driveless Cars

The current popular line of thinking dictates that soon, and in a fairly sudden paradigm shift, driveless cars will be among us, carting us from place to place with little or no input from the driver, a la the Google car. The reality of driveless car technology is that most of its implementation will likely be rolled out gradually through embedded features on your everyday vehicle which will provide different aspects of driving assistance. You might not realize it, but some of the fledgling steps of this technology can probably already be found in your current daily driver.

By Bradley Iger | February 11, 2014
Features , Cars
Gallery: RevoZport A45 AMG

American fans of the CLA45 AMG who are longing for a 5-door hatchback version in the States may want to avert their eyes. What you see here is the A45 AMG which is, unfortunately, only available across the pond.

By Winding Road Staff | February 04, 2014
Features , Cars
Racecar Profile: TMG GT86 CS-V3

Based on the MX5-fighting Toyota GT86 production car (or Scion FRS if you’re in the States) the GT86 CS-V3 offers a capable and affordable turnkey option for would-be private racing teams. Initially developed for V3 class in VLN, the GT86 CS-V3 is also eligible for any production-based class, giving potential owners a wide range of racing options. With its immediate and unrestricted availability, the GT86 CS-V3 is also ready to hit the track without delay.

By Winding Road Staff | February 03, 2014
Features , Cars
Gallery: Nine Amazing Ford GT40 Cutaways

Motorsport Retro brings us this amazing collection of Ford GT40 cutaways that showcase the complexity and timeless charm of the legendary GT40. Especially notable for its consecutive victories at the Le Mans 24 Hour between the years 1966 and 1969, the Ford GT40 continues to be remembered as one of the greatest racing cars of all time.

By Winding Road Staff | January 28, 2014

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