Posts Tagged ‘ Supercar ’

Auto Union D-Type (Audi) and some supercharger history.

June 1, 2009
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Auto Union D-Type (Audi) and some supercharger history.

Tweet Audi was commissioned to set up a racing car for Hitler for a 1939 race season. Their weap of choice includes: A signle overhead cam (SOHC) V12 engine with 2 valves per cylinder. Twin roots style positive displacement superchargers in a non-intercooled setup, with a very peculiar twincharged setup it seems where one...

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Even supercars get jealous

April 20, 2009
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Even supercars get jealous

Tweet   The remarkable Audi R8 supercar (which shares only 15% of it’s DNA with the Lamborghinni Gallardo), seems to be envyous of it’s italian cousins and looking to step away from Audi’s civil nature and adopt a more sinister attitude.     This remarkable car, with its rear biased AWD and a V8...

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Carbontech Redback Spyder and Engine Performance Parts

April 16, 2009
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Carbontech Redback Spyder and Engine Performance Parts

Tweet Carbontech Redback Spyder – Engine Performance Parts   Anyone who’s seen the movie MAD MAX is familiar with Mel Gibson’s ford XB Falcon, with the modified Concord front end and the infamous Blower protruding through the hood. In the movie, Max goes on a vengeful rampage where he is the judge, the jury...

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