Author Archives: Jason Udy
At 11’3” long the Rocketman is 15” longer than the original 1959 Mini. BMW says it is not hinting at an upcoming future model, but it is intended to preview the design language direction they have planed. Ready for the Geneva motor show next week the Rocketman uses the 3+1 seating layout of the Toyota [...]
Last Wednesday, students from Utah Valley University‘s Automotive Department went on a field trip to Southern California. The trip was the idea of Professor Todd Low for students in his High-Performance Engine class. The students got to visit CP Pistons/Carrillo Rods, Edelbrock and Pomona Raceway. They drove down on Wednesday. Thursday morning they visited CP Pistons/Carrillo [...]
Ford unveiled the specs for its new Fiesta RS WRC rally car just in time for its first race February 10, 2011. The car past the tough new technical specifications required for homologation by the FIA, for WRC’s “new cost-effective regulations.” Paperwork is expected to be finalized this week. One of the “cost-effective regulations” is [...]
Shelby announced the 50th Anniversary 289 Cobra at the 40th Anniversary Barrett-Jackson Auction last Friday (January 21,2011). Only 50 of the 50th Anniversary cars will be built: all in “Shelby Black” with “a premium wine colored leather interior, special badges, wire wheels and other items,” according to Shelby’s website. The original (1962-1965) Cobras were European [...]
