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First Look: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive
Being a Mercedes-Benz supercar, it’s no surprise that this thing is fast. 62 miles per hour comes up in a scant 3.9 seconds, thanks to the 740 horsepower and 737 pound-feet of torque generated by the four electric motors. Each motor weighs in at just under 100 pounds (99.21 to be exact), and can spin to 13,000 rpm. An axially arranged transmission allows each wheel to be driven selectively by the four motors.
McLaren Unveils 2012 F1 Challenger
The Formula 1 circus continues to rev up, as the various teams begin to unveil the cars that will compete in 2012. McLaren-Mercedes revealed its 2012 challenger today at its Woking, England factory.
Model Evolution: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Janis Joplin sang about them, and they’ve been seen or mentioned in everything from Dallas, to Beverly Hills Cop, to I Love You Phillip Morris, to Family Guy. Yes, we are referring to the legendary Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. This grand tourer is an icon of the rich and famous, and quite a performance machine to boot. Join us as we recap its history.
First Look: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series
Mercedes-Benz debuted the 2012 C63 AMG Coupe Black Series, a special edition that the company is calling its fastest C-Class ever. Its 6.2-liter V-8 engine boasts 510 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque, up 59 horsepower and 14 pound-feet over the current C63 AMG. Capable of 0-60 miles per hour in just 4.2 seconds, the Black Series borrows some technology and components from the SLS AMG.
Sebastian Vettel to Drive Red Bull Formula 1 Car at Nürburgring Nordschleife
Vettel’s surprise announcement that he would be back in action, joining Daniel Ricciardo for a special event at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
Speed Secrets: How To Make The Most Out Of A Test Day – Part 1
Okay, you finally have a test day where you’re able to focus just on tuning your car’s handling and your own driving, instead of having the pressure of an event’s practice, qualifying, and race. Yes! But how do you make the most it?
Book Review: Total Competition by Ross Brawn and Adam Parr
If you like books that give an “inside look” on racing, you’ll probably like Total Competition. It mainly discusses Formula One, but the discussion happens between two very high level recent participants.
Speed Secrets: How To Best Use A Test Day – Part 1
Okay, you finally have a test day where you’re able to focus just on tuning your car’s handling and your own driving, instead of having…
USGP Update: The Disqualification of Hamilton and Leclerc Explained
The 2023 USGP will be remembered not only for its thrilling racing, but also for the DQ’s of top drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
AMG ONE Documentary to Showcase Highs and Lows
An upcoming AMG ONE documentary promises to fully unpack the extraordinary journey of the F1-powered hypercar from conception to production.
Carlos Sainz Ends Red Bull Domination at Singapore
From the moment the lights went out in Singapore, Sainz took his pole position and never relinquished the lead.
Fernando Alonso Shocks in Bahrain with Spectacular Podium
Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso shocked the F1 world with a spectacular 3rd place during the 2023 Formula 1 season opener at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Join Our FREE Formula 1 Fantasy League
It’s finally F1 race week with the Bahrain GP approaching this weekend, and we invite you to join our Formula 1 Fantasy League!
We Rank The 2023 Formula 1 Grid!
Where most cars seem to have slightly-tweaked paint jobs, some have significant changes, and one seems to NOT have a paint job!
Drive to Survive – Season 5 Release Date Announced!
Netflix’s highly successful documentary series about Formula 1, Drive to Survive, will drop on February 24th!
Driven: 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec
Its action was light at low speeds, loaded up in corners, and confidently weighted on the highway, which is the ideal setup in any new car.
7 Safe-Driving Technologies that Can Help Prevent Car Accidents
These days, cars have all the bells and whistles that engineers can create. Our vehicles are safer than ever, but with those new features, drivers face new challenges.
Formula 1 Budget Drama
The final teams are believed to have now submitted their accounts for 2021 and the FIA is understood to be aware of two breaches. Red Bull and Aston Martin have been named in the paddock as the two teams although this has not been officially confirmed.
Review: 2020 Honda Civic Si HPT Coupe — Does It Live Up To The Si Badge?
Does this latest 10th generation, 2020 Honda Civic Si 2-Door Coupe live up to the legendary Si badge? We think so.
Coded Messages From COTA (USGP 2019)
Because Winding Road World Headquarters is in Austin, we tend to pay a little more attention to F1 when the show comes to town.
1999 Petit Le Mans: Three Of The Heavy Hitters 20 Years Ago
The Petit Le Mans comes back to its home for 21 years, Road Atlanta, for another 10 hours of end-of-season action on October 12th. In 1999, the field looked quite a bit different than it will this year, with some pretty awe-inspiring and historic cars battling between the pine trees and trying to stay out of the red clay.
