Maserati put an end to its successful factory-sponsored racing program in 1957 because it found itself in dire financial straits after enduring a challenging decade. Racing boosted the company’s image worldwide, but it also drained precious resources that management believed could be better allocated to developing profitable road-going models.
Those familiar with drag racing know that the key to a fast run is a great launch, and the key to a great launch is good grip. While some might think those big, smoky burnouts performed just before lining up at the tree are done simply for dramatic effect, they’re actually done to heat up the tires and increase their grip.
In this video, Chevy pits its Nürburgring-worthy 2014 Camaro Z/28 against the rival Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca at the General Motors proving grounds in Milford, Michigan.
Chevrolet has published a video of the 2014 Camaro Z/28 lapping the infamous Nürburgring in 7:37.40 as part of 10 hours and 1000 miles of testing over the course of a week. That’s faster than the Lexus LFA, Ferrari 430 Scuderia, and Chevy’s own C6 Corvette ZR1. And this was in semi-wet conditions.
To some of us, Jay Leno is known more for his impressive car collection and knowledge than for his chin or his jokes, and that combination of passion and fame often gets him seat time in some pretty special cars. Most recently, General Motors gave Leno the honor of being the first person outside the company to test drive the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.
Jaguar has pulled the wraps off its newest concept car, which it is calling Project 7. The aluminum-bodied, single-seat roadster is based on the 2014 F-Type, and is named in honor of Jaguar’s seven wins at Le Mans.
Bizarre as it sounds, if a report from The Detroit Bureau is to be believed, a new Supra from Toyota could be in development using bits and bobs from Tesla. That’s right, the next Supra could be an EV, or at least a hybrid.