Posts By Ed M.
Honda Civic Type R – Synchro Racing Team – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
The Type R is a race car built for the road. As we celebrate Type R Takeover Week, The Engine Room has looked at one of the most unique race teams in the world.
Synchro Motorsport is Honda’s … Read More
Drag Race – Audi SQ7 vs Honda Civic Type R vs Supercharged Mazda MX-5 – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
The Audi SQ7 is the most powerful Q7 available and even has seven seats beating its SUV rivals, the BMW X5M and Range Rover Sport SVR, who only have five. Under the bonnet the Audi SQ7 boasts twin-turbocharged … Read More
Sixth Generation BMW 7 Series G11 Unveiling – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.2016 BMW 740i Specs:
PRICE AS TESTED: $96,095 (base price: $82,295)
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
DISPLACEMENT: 183 cu in, 2998 cc Power: 320 hp @ 6500 rpm Torque: … Read More
Michelle Obama and James Corden Carpool Karaoke – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
James Corden’s White House tour takes an unthinkable turn when First Lady Michelle Obama joins him for a drive around the grounds singing Stevie Wonder and Beyonce. Surprise guest Missy Elliott drops in to sing “This Is For … Read More
2017 Hyundai Genesis G80 – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.Even though the U.S. specification of the 2017 Genesis G80 isn’t available with the 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 in the South Korea-spec Genesis G80 Sport, the entry-level V6 and range-topping V8 are good enough. The 3.8-liter Lambda V6 engine develops 311 … Read More
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Hot Lap, Review, Track Footage – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.The 2017 Grand Sport features a 6.2L LT1 V8 engine, capable of 460 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. The compact design lowers the hoodline, providing optimal weight balance. A dry-sump oil system delivers oil flow through the most extreme … Read More
2017 Rolls Royce Dawn was awarded Best of Best Interior and Exterior Winner – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.The German Design Council has recognised the outstanding design of the new Rolls-Royce Dawn at the Council’s annual awards. Recognised in two separate categories, Dawn was awarded ‘Best of Best’ (Interior) and ‘Winner’ (Exterior). The awards will be officially presented … Read More
Drag Race – Ford Focus RS vs Volkswagen Golf R – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
Two four-wheel drive mega hatches go head to head in this drag battle.
Both feature manual gearboxes, but the Focus has 50bhp and 67lb ft of torque more than the Golf R. Can the understated VW take the … Read More
Motor Trend – Understeer – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
When driving cars at the limit, there’s one thing that can be as frustrating as an overprotective mother. Too much understeer! On this episode you’ll learn the tools for coping with a car that won’t turn.
Top Gear Behind The Scenes Track Test – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
Top Gear gives you an exclusive BTS looks at the latest Top Gear magazine shoot down at the track, where wheels were smoking as the team put in the work!
Drag Race – Tesla Model S P85D vs McLaren 650S – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
The Tesla Model S P85d is a seriously fast car. It has two electric motors, one for each axle, which between them produce some 682bhp. And, electric motors being electric motors, it makes its peak torque at zero … Read More
200MPH crash with a 1800WHP Camaro – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
Nacho Bernal has made dozens of high speed passes in his QMP Racing Engines LSX436 Twin Turbo Camaro SS tuned by Cunningham Motorsports, pushing nearly 1800HP to the wheels! He’s an experienced driver who understands that no matter … Read More
Nice trap nabs thugs in Russia – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
Nice trap nabs thugs in Russia, looks like the bicycle rider was just a diversion to stop the thugs and the rest of the team jumped in as soon as the criminals exited the car.
Toyo Tires Ferret is the ultimate off road vehicle – Video
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.
Toyo Tires® has unleashed ‘The Ferret’ with off-road champion BJ Baldwin behind the wheel to prove that Toyo® Open Country® tires are capable of taking any vehicle across every terrain. It’s like nothing you’ve ever seen. Toyo Tires.
BMW M5 Competition Edition – Official
July 22, 2016 | Ed M.Munich. The BMW M Division has developed an exclusive special edition of the world’s most successful high-performance business sedan, setting yet another highlight in the current BMW M5 model range. With power output increased to 441 kW/600 hp and a maximum torque of … Read More
Mercedes-AMG GT and GTS Unveiling – Video
July 21, 2016 | Ed M.
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE:GT, $115,000; GT S, $150,000
ENGINE TYPE:twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
DISPLACEMENT:243 cu in, 3982 cc Power: GT, 456 hp @ 6250 rpm; GT S, 503 hp @ … Read More
Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang Unveiling – Video
July 21, 2016 | Ed M.
PRICE AS TESTED: GT350, $56,970; GT350R, $66,970 (base prices: GT350, $49,995; GT350R, $63,495)
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
DISPLACEMENT: 315 cu in, 5163 cc Power: 526 hp @ 7500 rpm Torque: … Read More
Off-Roading with a classic Porsche 911 – Video
July 21, 2016 | Ed M.
A day of adventure in the LuftAuto Safari 911. Designed and built by E-motion Engineering for Luftgekült 3, “designed in form and function to be both a daily driver as well as a capable off-roader.”
Nissan employees build 48 kWh LEAF prototype – Video
July 21, 2016 | Ed M.In a demonstration of their passion for innovation, Nissan engineers have created a prototype Nissan LEAF with a 48 kWh battery – in their spare time.
Following the manufacturer’s principles of on-going research and development … Read More
Red Koenigsegg Regera driven by Christian von Koenigsegg – Video
July 21, 2016 | Ed M.
Red Koenigsegg Regera driven by Christian von Koenigsegg, this car was spotted in southern Sweden.