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The Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth. Mercedes-Benz's collaboration with Cosworth birthed one of the most iconic cars of its era: the Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth. Developed for Group A touring car racing it had a lively 2.3-liter inline-four engine built by Cosworth, with a full 16 valves and dual overhead camshafts. With 185 horsepower under the bonnet, it packed a serious punch for its day. But it wasn't just about raw power; the 190E Cosworth was engineered with enhanced suspension, brakes, and aerodynamics this gave it fantastic handling on both track and road. The success of the 190E 2.3-16 in motorsport, mainly in DTM racing, helped to cement its reputation as an icon of the era and with a combination of luxury, performance, and motorsport heritage why wouldn't you love this 80's legend #MercedesBenz #Cosworth #AutomotiveHistory #ClassicCars

The first development with the participation of Sayer became the Jaguar C-Type (and Jaguar XK120-C), the racing version of the Jaguar XK120 is built in a straight body. In 1951, this car was used by Jaguar for the first time to win the Le Mans race. The next car was the Jaguar D-Type, which appeared in 1954, a stronger car with new aerodynamic shapes. It will be smaller and more refined than the Jaguar C-type, and will immediately sit in another place in the Le Mans races of 1954. In 1955, there was a terrible accident in this area, one of the worst in the history of auto transport, which caused the death of more than 80 people. To avoid panic among the spectators, the race was continued, and the Jaguar D-type moved in it, after the leading Mercedes-Benz team began racing. Regardless of the outcome, the tragedy took a heavy toll on Lyons and burned out all the corporate racing programs that focused on the production of road sports cars. The factory team was sold privately and, under the support of Jaguar, raced at Le Mans for several decades. An attempt was made to sell the Jaguar D-type, which differed little from the road cars of that time, and was also less comfortable. The car has never been used, including at a high price. The deluxe Jaguar D-type, released under the Jaguar XK-SS brand, also did not know its buyers, and sold about tens of cars. And then you decided to develop a new car, using all your savings in racing to the top. #jaguar #racing #lemans #autoindustry #development🚗

🚩 Mr Stroll & the God Odin In Norse mythology, the Valkyrie were a group of maidens who served the god Odin and were sent by him to the battlefields to choose the slain worthy of a place in Valhalla. Aston Martin and Heart of Racing will enter two Valkyrie hypercars in the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. Their objective is an overall victory in the Hypercar class. A bit of history: 2016 Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing partnered to develop a hypercar, initially codenamed AM-RB 001. Also, a way of stopping Adrian Newey from leaving to join Ferrari by allowing him to be the 'Lead Designer.' (ref: Previous article). The brief was to create a road-legal car with Formula 1 performance. The name, the Aston Martin Valkyrie, was announced in 2017. Cosworth built the V12 engine, and Rimac provided the hybrid battery system. In 2018, prototype testing began with a focus on aerodynamics. In 2019, the 6.5-litre V12 engine was announced, claiming 1,000 bhp plus an electric motor for a combined 1,160 bhp. Also, the Valkyrie appeared at events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Production plans were limited to 150 road cars and 25 track-only versions (Valkyrie AMR Pro). During 2020, Covid inevitably slowed development. In 2021, final rigorous testing and first deliveries planned. Ten cars, fewer than planned, were delivered in the last quarter of 2021, causing the company to miss its profit target. In 2022, full-scale production starts at Aston Martin's Gaydon facility. However, there are drawbacks to owning a vehicle designed like a Formula One racing car. According to a Bloomberg report, servicing the Valkyrie could cost £355,000 over three years. Returning to the opening paragraph, if you replace maidens with sales ladies, the God Odin with the God Stroll, and Aston Martin in front of Valhalla, it kinda makes sense.

Between 1950 and 1959, the 24 hours of Le Mans was dominated by British built and designed Jaguar cars. Five of the 10 races were won with drivers in Jaguar cars, including a hat-trick between 1955 and 1957 for the Jaguar D-Type. We tell the story of the decade of British domination > https://lnkd.in/eztWNNeH #jaguarcars #jaguarracing #lemans24

Ford Motor Company Mustang GT4 Makes Highly Anticipated Australian Racing Debut at Phillip Island Excitement is mounting as the all-new Mustang GT4 gears up for its highly anticipated Australian racing debut at the iconic Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. The event, marking the third round of the 2024 Shannons SpeedSeries, will be nothing short of spectacular as Ford Australia celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Mustang with the Ford Mustang 60 Years Race Phillip Island. Ford enthusiasts and racing fans alike are in for a treat as the event promises car club displays, owner parade laps, and special ticket offers exclusively for Mustang owners, creating an electrifying atmosphere at one of Australia’s most renowned […] - https://lnkd.in/dVwCyrYu #automotive #evs #ev #electricmobility #emobility #ebikes #fleets #evfleet #evnews #autonews #electricvehicles #electricvehicle #automotiveindustry #automotivejobs #cleantech #cleanenergy #hydrogen #lithium #evbattery #sustainability #climatechange #australia #ford #mustang

The Pomeroy Index is a way of measuring the relative speed of cars from different eras. The index effectively gives an idea of the advantage in the lap time that a car would have over another car racing in an entirely different era. It can also be used to compare cars that have not competed against each other. #PomeroyIndex

🚨 New Benchmark for American Performance 🚨 The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD has rewritten history at the Nürburgring, shattering the sub-7-minute barrier with a blistering lap time of 6:57.685. This makes it the fastest American production car ever on the Green Hell, surpassing the Dodge Viper ACR’s 7:01 record and proving that Ford is ready to take on the world’s best. Developed by Ford Performance and Multimatic, this street-legal supercar is the ultimate fusion of racing pedigree and engineering excellence. With a supercharged V8, advanced aerodynamics, and relentless attention to detail, the GTD is more than just a Mustang—it’s a global contender. CEO Jim Farley said it best: “We’re proud to be the first American automaker with a car that can lap the Nürburgring in under seven minutes, but we aren’t satisfied. We’ll be back.” With fierce competition from European supercars like the Porsche 911 GT3 and even upcoming challengers like the Corvette ZR1, the Mustang GTD has taken the fight to the next level. And Ford isn’t stopping here. This isn’t just about lap times; it’s a shift in what’s possible for American performance cars. The Mustang GTD proves that the Blue Oval means business—on the track, on the street, and around the world. https://lnkd.in/ekU38Gxq 💬 What do you think of Ford’s sub-7-minute Nürburgring achievement? Can the GTD compete with the European icons? Let us know in the comments! #FordMustang #MustangGTD #Nürburgring #PerformanceCars #Supercars #Innovation #Automotive #AutomotiveAddicts Ford Motor Company #FordMustangGTD

On Day 05, June 19 Race Car Vehicle Dynamics As a race engineer, Rex Keen said the goal is to set up a car to meet the specific preferences and requirements of the driver, ensuring the vehicle performs as desired at the right times and in the right ways. Many factors come into play when it comes to the handling of a race car, such as weight distribution, wheelbase, and the car's center of gravity. Understanding fundamental concepts such as understeer and oversteer is crucial for a race engineer working closely with a driver. Even if a car is perfectly set up, the results can vary based on the driver's inputs or in endurance racing scenarios where multiple drivers are sharing the same car.

#formula1 #GRRhistoric #video. Following the huge success of the Lotus 79 with its innovative ground effect aerodynamics, the extreme Lotus 80 that was intended to follow was a disaster. #goodwood #goodwoodelevenses Formula 1 The Goodwood Group #f1 #drivetosurvive #autos #autosport #automotive #automotiveindustry #car #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

Having worked with NASCAR and clients related to Formula 1 race car design, I've come to appreciate the excitement, speed, and yes, even the noise of professional auto racing. If you've ever been on pit road during a race at #Daytona, you know what I'm talking about. That's why I'm genuinely anticipating the rise of Formula E. While it may take time for high-performance E racing to gain widespread acceptance and viewership, it's worth the wait for both sustainability and diversification. It's a natural progression of the amazing science and technology that already drive racing, and it's where we need to go from an environmental perspective. #FormulaE #AutoRacing #Sustainability #Innovation