What could I possibly say about this car that hasn’t already been said? The F40 is a Godfather of supercars. An ultimate expression of performance at all costs. The 2.9-liter turbocharged V8 redefining what a street-legal car was capable of. Then entire car was sculpted to maximize engine cooling and downforce, accentuated by the tall,Continue reading “Winged Car Wednesday: Ferrari F40”
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Winged Car Wednesday – Chaparral 2E
The predecessor to the Chaparral 2F discussed last year, the 2E was the original big-wing car, featuring an open cockpit compared to the 2F’s closed driver compartment. Bolted directly to the rear suspension, that massive airfoil could be adjusted via a pedal under the driver’s left foot for maximum downforce when cornering and minimal dragContinue reading “Winged Car Wednesday – Chaparral 2E”
Winged Car Wednesday – Koenigsegg Agera One:1
When a car weighs less than 3,000 lbs, but has over 1,300 hp, a massive wing is needed to help keep the rear-end planted; especially when surpassing speeds of 275 mph. And that is exactly what the ridiculous Koenigsegg Agera One:1 has – a giant rear wing. A nicely sculpted, very functional piece of engineering,Continue reading “Winged Car Wednesday – Koenigsegg Agera One:1”
Winged Car Wednesday – Ferrari F50
The F50 was the pinnacle of Ferrari’s technology in 1995. It took everything the brand had learned over decades of racing and applied it to a road car. That included the 512 hp 4.7L V12 engine, which was really an IMSA racing unit, itself an enlarged derivative of the Ferrari Formula 1 V12. TheContinue reading “Winged Car Wednesday – Ferrari F50”
Winged Car Wednesday – Lamborghini Countach
We are back this week for Winged Car Wednesday with an absolute legend. Although it had been around since the 1970s, nearly ever child had a poster of this car on their wall, or wanted one, in the mid-1980s. A starring role in the hit movie Cannonball Run only helped further the legend. Not onlyContinue reading “Winged Car Wednesday – Lamborghini Countach”
Winged Car Wednesday – Subaru Impreza 22B STi
The Subaru Impreza WRX STI is synonymous with having a big wing. It is a signature piece for the model, stemming from its involvement in World Rally Car competition. The epitome of the WRX STI for many Subaru fans is the Impreza 22B STi. Built to celebrate Subaru’s 40th anniversary and the fact it wasContinue reading “Winged Car Wednesday – Subaru Impreza 22B STi”
Winged Car Wednesday – Plymouth Superbird
Do I really need to elaborate as to why this car qualifies for Winged Car Wednesday? The original massively winged road car, the Superbird was built with one goal in mind – win at NASCAR super speedways. Back when the SC in NASCAR actually stood for stock cars, Chrysler sought an easy way to makeContinue reading “Winged Car Wednesday – Plymouth Superbird”
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