The word supercar is thrown around describing various high performance cars, but only applying to few. This begs the question; what makes a car a supercar? There are many factors that a vehicle must satisfy before it can be considered a supercar. A few of these factors include, performance, brand name, and exclusivity. Performance is made up of three parts: handling, power, and speed. Brand name is important because of heritage and history. Exclusivity is important because of its rarity, price, and materials used. Supercars have been the pursuit of many companies for over a hundred years, but only few have succeeded.
There are many factors that make a high performance car deserving of the title, supercar. The biggest factor is performance. Performance is made up of three parts: handling, power, and speed. Handling is how well the vehicle goes around a corner, which depends on the vehicle’s weight and suspension. A lighter vehicle will corner faster than one with heavier weight because centrifugal force which pulls a rotating body away from itself. Suspension is also key because it reduces body roll. Body roll is how the weight of the car transferred from side to side. The heavier the car, the more body roll which in turn, slows the car down. Power is another important factor in becoming a supercar. Power is created by the engine which is then interpreted into horsepower and measured in watts. Horsepower originated for horses pulling power against a steam engine. In modern times one horsepower is the equivalent to 746 watts. The more power a car has, the higher speed a vehicle can achieve. Speed is one of the most important aspects in a vehicle becoming a supercar. A general rule in a vehicle becoming a supercar is the top speed...
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...xty-seven mile an hour record, until now. The Current world’s fastest car is now the Hennessey Venom GT. Last year, 2013, the Venom reached a speed of two-hundred and sixty-five miles an hour. This year, 2014, the Venom reached a speed of two-hundred and seventy miles an hour, making it the official worlds fastest car.
The word supercar is thrown around describing various high performance cars, but only applying to few that meet the stringent criteria. This begs the question, what makes a car a supercar. There are many factors that a vehicle must satisfy before it can be considered a supercar. Performance, brand name, and exclusivity are all necessary components of supercars. When purchasing a supercar, one is buying a part of that company’s heritage and history. Supercars have been the pursuit of many companies for over a hundred years, but only few have succeeded.
In conclusion, from the early 1950's and 1960's there has been two cars that have taken the American people by storm, the Chevrolet Camaro and the Ford Mustang. Both rivals have tried from day one to out do and out perform each other to bet the first to develop an affordable sports car that handles and performs like a $90,000 dollar muscle car. Each in its own right have established itself on the car market place with such creations by Ford for its 590-HP Super Stallion and Chevrolet for its 600-HP Big Block Camaro. The Camaro and Mustang have been looked at as the "First true American sports cars." They are arguably the two most rivaled sports cars of yesteryear and today. "The Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang are quintessential American pony cars and as such, continue to fight the good fight over which is best" (
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...ot of factors to look at. One of these factors is the scarcity of the car. If they have made a lot of the car you want, it will be less expensive. Another factor is if the car has been changed from its original state or condition. If it has been broken or damaged it won't be as valuable. A third factor is the year it was made. If a car is 35 years old it is considered a classic. Classic muscle cars are more valuable than newer ones, but if a car is not yet a classic, than a new one will be worth more. Another factor in buying muscle cars is the market value. If you are looking to buy a car and there is another car that is just like it, chances are they are around the same price. You also need to look at the prices of gas. You don't want to buy a car that needs a lot of gas. You should also make a budget. You don't want to be paying for a car that you can't afford.
Some say that automotive racing began when the second car was built. For over a hundred years, competition has driven innovation in the car industry, thus the industry maxim “Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.” NASCAR and drag racing contributed greatly to muscle cars’ success. Muscle cars were born from these competitions as factory made race cars. Because of this, the muscle car quickly moved from a low quantity specialty item to the image of the American automotive scene. Each brand had to have one and each one needed better performance and personality than the next. The Golden Age began in the 1960s with the introduction of more performance models such as the Chevy SS Impala and the Ford Galaxy Starliner (Auto Editors).
...e practically endless, and each person will have his or her own opinion on which is better based on the desired outcome of the setup. It is almost is basically a given that a turbocharger will produce more peak power, but the power band on the supercharger is the main property it has going for it. Each set up is complicated to some extent, but the supercharger is an easier way to learn what you’re doing as it is much less work than installing a turbocharger. Turbochargers are more in depth and require more tuning and more modifications in order for it to operate efficiently and correctly. If the end game is to produce as much power as possible the turbo is going to be the best bet, but if the goal is to reach peak power as quick as possible the supercharger might fit the bill better. At the end of the day everybody has their own opinion and nobody is going to win.
Typically, the arguement is that a turbo makes more power than a supercharger, which is not entirely true. For instance, the Lysolm (aka "screw-type" Supercharger, known as the PSI in Top Fuel) was the choice of forced induction for Top Fuel cars for years until they were banned for giving an unfair advantage to the cars using it. If it's good enough for Top Fuel, it's good enough to make some pretty good power on a street car. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not telling anyone to run out and buy themselves a supercharger right now. In fact, I'm not even implying that it's better than a turbo. I'm just making a case for it. Just as I'll make a case against the idea that turbos are all about lag and disproporational power curves. That's not entirely true. A turbo compressor that is well matched to the motor and tuned properly can result in a car that makes power smoothly over a broad powerband. Per a conversation with Texan, the Audi R8, a LeMans car running in the LMP900 class, is a good example of a turbo car that drives like a very powerful all motor car.
This is how the modern muscle cars, such as the Chevy Camaro, came into existence. Without muscle cars much of the speed and safety technology we know today would either be nonexistent or very expensive. Those are the differences between all the different types of cars, from a convertible to a muscle car. Additionally this is a brief account of historical events and societal changes that have influenced the production of muscle cars. These are the ways that muscle car production has helped create and yet change the racing industry by making it safer and more interesting.
The issue of whether customers should buy FWD and RWD cars is complex and controversial. Different people hold different ideas due to their drive experience and consumers attitudes. On one hand, lots of people believe that only RWD cars represent Luxury and high-performance. On the other hand, the car made on FWD are much cheaper and popular. However, most of customers are blind and ignorant on it. Many of them don’t even know the automobile layout of their sedan after use it for decades.
In order to have a fast and efficient car all these things I have discussed need to be taken into consideration. A fast car should be designed with aerodynamic surfaces for a balance of maximum production of downforce and minimum drag creating surfaces. It should have as small an engine as possible to reduce mass and reduce the necessary size of the frontal area, but a large enough engine to be able to produce enough horsepower to be able to create more force than the resistance the car faces to accelerate and enough to balance with those forces at high speeds. The tires should be wide enough for fast acceleration and good cornering but not so wide it creates large amounts of rolling resistance. Your overall best example of such a car would be formula one races or Indy cars because they have to have good handling, fast acceleration and reach and maintain high speeds.
This paper is a look at the physics behind car racing. We look look at how we can use physics to select tires, how physics can help predict how much traction we will have, how physics helps modern cars get there extreme speed, how physics lets us predict the power of an engine, and how physics can even help the driver find the quickest way around the track.
There are many different kinds of vehicles on the road, but the ones that stand out the most are muscle cars and sports cars. Their unique design and body styles will catch people’s attention wherever they go. The Ford Mustang, a high performing muscle car introduced in 1964, is the most notable muscle car on the streets. It is most known for its unique body design with a long hood and short, rear decks. Their high performing V8 engines make their exhausts have a really deep, loud growl. When you think of sports cars, the first that comes to mind is the Chevrolet Corvette. Its sleek body style paired with its ability to stick to the ground around corners, makes it a very notable sports car in America. The two most iconic versions of these
The world of technology is ever changing and advancing. With the automotive industry in play technology is constantly surpassing what is available today with what can be done for tomorrow. Technology and the automotive industry go hand in hand with constant improvement to components of cars. Due to technology advancement there is competition within the car industry, especially between American car companies and European car companies. European car companies provide their buyers with innovative variety and revolutionary luxuries. European car technology is superior to American car technology due to their safety, entertainment, and luxury features.
"You can see that it is difficult to say which is better. The main advantages to supercharging are low-end response and simplicity. The main advantages to turbocharging are efficiency and the realization of maximum power. It is up to the vehicle owner to decide which solution is best for him or her" (Turbocharger or Supercharger).
Another strategy used by BMW to differentiate itself from other automakers in the market is the proactive usage of technology and innovativeness in the development of products. From the early 1990’s, BMW has been on the forefront of incorporating technology in its designs in line with the technological advances of the modern world. This has led to the creation of inventive products. The uniqueness of these auto products put BMW in a position of advantage. The development of the hydrogen car as early as 2000 was an indicator of the company’s innovative strategy. In addition, the company also presents itself as environment friendly creating a whole range of vehicles in this category. This is a differentiation strategy meant to boost the company’s image and reputation amongst customers. In addition, this gives the environment conscious customers a variety of products to choose from giving BMW an upper hand in the industry.
In today’s society when you think about super extravagant, high end, luxurious vehicles, what top of the line automotives can you actually think of that comes to mind? If you guessed correctly it would actually be no other than “The Mercedes Benz”. Mercedes Benz is known to man as one of the finest cars of luxury dated back to the late 1800. In 1886 Karl Benz invented the first horseless tricycle. Later on in the early 1900’s both Karl Benz and Gottlieb Dailmer whom were both born in Germany teamed up and branded the first “Mercedes”, which was known as the first automobile which was also developed by William Maybach. Also known for the first car with four wheels