A fleet of facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been spotted undergoing what appears to be a final evaluation test before going on sale mid year. Seen with minimal of camouflage, the entourage was consisted of four different variants although it’s hard to tell which models they were. What’s clear though is the …
Read More »Retro hour: 1936 video brilliantly explains how transmissions work
In yet another retro edition of ForceGT, we present “Spinning Levers” – a training video from the 1930’s which brilliantly explains transmission fundamentals. The educational video was produced by Jam Handy on behalf of Chevrolet. It begins with a simplistic understanding of how a lever works and progressively increases the …
Read More »Amazing video shows how Forged Pistons are made [video]
The piston is one of the most important components of internal combustion engines (rotary’s excluded). It’s a solid disk that cycles back and forth throughout the hollow cylinder of the engine block. The piston connects to the crankshaft via a connecting rod and as fuel is ignited hot gasses formed …
Read More »Retro Hour: How differentials work? Vintage 1937 clip explains [video]
The differential, it’s in every car but it’s probably one of the most taken for granted components. It allows you to take the tightest turns without wearing down your tires or tearing your drive train apart. Even if you understand how the differential works this video presentation is worth a …
Read More »A better view of the Mazda RX-Vision Concept [video]
Time for all you rotary fans to get excited. Mazda has finally uploaded their press conference video giving us a 360 degree view of the stunning RX-Vision concept. The concept car is simply gorgeous, from the stunning sides to the RX7 inspired rear and the aggressive front end. The curves become …
Read More »Hyundai Genesis show-offs AWD System with a Light Show
Hyundai has released a video demonstrating their HTRAC AWD system on the Genesis. The HTRAC is Hyundai’s clever system that provides drastically improved handling in all weather conditions both increasing safety and guaranteeing driver enjoyment. The aim of the video is to demonstrate how HTRAC adjusts power distribution to the wheels …
Read More »Video: Quarter Mile Matchup with Bugatti Veyron,Lamborghini Aventador,Lexus LF-A & McLaren MP4-12C
Together they have 46 cylinders and cost as much as a small country. They are also some of the fastest rides to get you from A to B on the planet. In this drag race of epic proportions, Automobile magazine assembled four of the fastest carbon-fibre sports cars to determine …
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