Automotive manufacturers have understood the advantages of placing a car’s engine in the middle (or, behind the driver and ahead of the rear wheels) for some time. By placing the engine there, the weight balance of the car can be made much more even over the front and rear axles. This allows (in most cases) … Continue reading
Turbine powered automobiles have been tried and tested many times as a replacement to the conventional piston engine. Essentially a jet-engine mated to a mechanical drive shaft, turbines allow a vast power curve and relative simplicity. The idea became gained popularity in the late 1950’s “Jet Age” and was experimented with heavily by Chrysler in … Continue reading
>You don’t often see exotic English supercars parked in front of your local supermarket, but this Lotus Exige S was spotted in front of a Wegmans in Erie a few days ago. The perfect choice for making 148 mph runs to pick up a few rolls of toilet paper – which you may very well … Continue reading
> A while back, a family friend was looking to buy the Caterham 7 you see here. We took a drive with him out to Warren, PA so he could see the car first hand. The owner’s house was in a very nice little wooded area with great driving roads all around it which made … Continue reading
