Motorsports/Performance

As fast as one, two, Formula SAE Hundreds of college engineering students recently experienced the thrill of Formula SAE (FSAE), SAE International's series of competitive challenges for open-wheel racecars that were designed and built by school teams from around the world. Nearly 100 FSAE racecars doted the infield of the Michigan International Speedway on May 13-16. Read full story

GM Europe reveals high-performance wagon The new version of the wagon joins VXR versions of the Insignia hatch and sedan but with emphasis on both high performance and load-carrying capability. Its technical specification includes a turbocharged 2.8-L V6 gasoline engine producing 239 kW (320 hp), Adaptive 4x4, and an electronic limited slip differential (eLSD). Read full story

Quaife control for Ford's high-performance Focus RS Front-wheel drive and high power and torque outputs are not always easy technology associates, despite advances in electronic traction control systems. The new Focus RS returns exceptional figures for a front-wheel driver, including 224 kW (300 hp) and 440 N·m (325 lb·ft), a combination that calls for special control solutions. Read full story

New chassis design bolsters drag racing safety John Force Racing, Ford Motor Co., and the NHRA collaborate to improve the safety of Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars in the wake of the fatal crash of Force's team driver Eric Medlin. Read full story