Turbo-Rocket V8: Remembering the Automotive World's First Mass-Produced, Turbocharged V8
27 Nov 2023, 11:34 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / For gearheads, the 1960s is the decade when muscle cars were born in the US, but it's also when the first mass-produced turbo engines were introduced in cars
5 Ridiculously Quick High-Performance Sedans From the 1980s
5 May 2023, 21:34 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Whether naturally-aspirated or turbocharged, these high-performance four-doors could embarass many potent sports cars back in the 1980s
Lambo Twin-Turbo Madness: The Story of the Rarest and Most Powerful Countach Ever Built
2 Mar 2023, 15:22 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Back in the 1980s, a Swiss Lambo dealer who thought the Countach was too slow, had two of them converted to 700 hp+, twin-turbo power
Forget Ferraris or Lambos, the Radical SR10 Is the Most Exciting Track Weapon out There
20 Feb 2023, 15:57 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Capable of embarrassing almost any supercar out there, the Radical SR10 delivers the most thrilling driving experience of any track weapon that money can buy
The Saturn Sky Red Line Is a Future Classic That You Can Buy for Less Than $15,000
7 Jun 2022, 14:15 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Grossly underrated, the Sky Red Line is a brilliant two-seat roadster that was produced in limited numbers and is bound to become collectable in the future
Meet the Fox-Body Mustang’s Long-Forgotten, Race-Bred Sibling, the Wild GTP
15 May 2022, 08:52 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Even if it never reached its potential, the Mustang GTP was an outrageous, front engine, rear-wheel-drive monster that deserves to be remembered
Now 50 Years Old, BMW’s Turbo Was a Fascinating Concept That Paved the Way for the M1
12 May 2022, 14:22 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Six years before the first M-badged Bimmer hit the streets, the Germans unveiled their first, true show car that managed to blow people's minds
Grossly Underrated, the 1980s SVO Is One of the Best Performance Mustangs of All Time
12 Apr 2022, 14:10 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / The unsung hero of the Fox platform, the Mustang SVO was an epic performance car which proved that a big V8 is not always better
TAG TTE P01: When Porsche Broke With Tradition and Created a 1,060-HP Twin-Turbo V6
17 Jan 2022, 16:09 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Known for their amazing flat-six engines, Porsche tried a new recipe in the 1980s, which led to one of the best Formula 1 units of the turbocharged era
Porsche 930: One of the Most Dangerous, Yet Thrilling Turbocharged Cars Ever Built
5 Jan 2022, 14:42 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Porsche's first 911 Turbo was an unforgiving brute, but those who managed to tame it were treated to an unforgettable experience that few cars could deliver
Nissan RB26DETT: The Skyline GT-R’s Legendary Turbocharged Inline-Six
26 Dec 2021, 09:14 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Developed specifically for the most capable, performance-oriented versions of the Skyline range, the RB26 remains one of the best engines ever built in Japan
Remembering the Alfa Romeo Busso V6, One of the Best-Sounding Engines Ever Built
6 Dec 2021, 12:13 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / A Giuseppe Busso masterpiece, this engine wasn't the most powerful V6 ever made, yet it produced an epic six-cylinder symphony that will live forever
Remembering the McLaren MP4/4 and How It Became the Greatest F1 Car of All Time
28 Oct 2021, 21:16 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / In 1988, this amazing machine won 15 out of 16 races including ten 1-2 finishes and absolutely embarrassed its competition
The Pioneering Oldsmobile Jetfire: World's First Car Powered by a Turbocharged V8
15 Oct 2021, 12:17 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / One of the world's first turbocharged production models, the Oldsmobile Jetfire added forced induction to a good ol' American V8
1987 Buick GNX: The Muscle Car That Could Hold Its Own Against a Ferrari Testarossa
27 Sep 2021, 14:34 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / One of the best examples of turbocharging and downsizing done right is the 1987 Buick GNX, one of the most iconic muscle cars of all time
1980 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am: America’s First Muscle Car With a Turbocharged V8
16 Sep 2021, 14:08 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / With the outrageous Pontiac's Turbo Trans Am, the golden era muscle car of the '60s and '70s took its last breath through a turbocharger
Remembering the Outrageous GMC Syclone 30 Years After It Embarrassed a Ferrari
8 Sep 2021, 14:14 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Years before the F-150 Raptor or the Ram 1500 TRX, GMC created a spectacular performance truck that was capable off putting many sports cars in their place
Looking to Boost Your Ride’s Horsepower? Here Are Seven Ways to Do It
19 Mar 2021, 08:18 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / More power is never a bad thing, especially if your vehicle is lazy or you simply want to blow everyone's minds at the next car meet
For Porsche, ‘Turbo’ Means Much More Than Forced Induction - Here's Why
14 Dec 2020, 11:27 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Porsche's iconic Turbo model launched 45 years ago and has become more than a designation for turbocharged variants; it is now a principle of excellence
Here's How Volvo's PowerPulse Tech Makes the Magic of Turbos Even More Magical
11 Dec 2017, 12:09 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Volvo took a technological solution that's been around for ages and gave it a new spin (yes, pun intended) to improve turbocharging