The U.K. is fairly well-known in automotive circles for its small-volume performance car manufacturers, but those companies’ existence moving forward will depend on their ability to adapt. That’s why Ariel is trying to get ahead of the curve. Ariel, maker of the is set to reveal its new electric supercar by the end of August, and it surprisingly will be even more extreme than its current Atom or Nomad, according to Autocar. The all-wheel-drive EV, codenamed P40, is expected to go into production by 2020. Propelled by four 295-horsepower electric motors, which produce a combined 1,180 horsepower and 1,328 foot-pounds of torque, the new model r... NESN.com
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Ford Gives Behind-Scenes Look At Its 2016 Return To Le Mans In New Film
If you’re getting antsy waiting for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, this new documentary from Ford should hold you over. Ford released a documentary titled “The Return” on Thursday, according to a press release.. The automaker’s first film on Amazon Prime Video, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at the the development of the Ford GT LM GTE-Pro race car alongside the GT supercar, as well as Ford’s triumphant return to the 24-hour race. In taking pole position and finishing first in its class, the GT seemingly had an easy go of things on its debut at Le Mans. Behind closed doors, though, there always are problems to overcome when developing a race
Ford Took Inspiration From Dark Side Of Force For Mustang’s Face-Lift
Most car designers typically look to animals or fighter jets for inspiration when they’re working on a new model. But Ford’s main influence for the 2018 Mustang came from a galaxy far, far away. For the 2018 model year, Ford gave the Mustang a face-lift, with the most noticeable change coming in the form of a more angular front fascia. The Blue Oval’s design team made these tweaks to make the pony car look more menacing, so it took inspiration from none other than Darth Vader, according to Autoblog. Ford design manager Melvin Betancourt recently told Autoblog design elements from Emperor Palpatine’s errand boy’s helmet clearly are visib... NESN.com