When a person sees an F1 car accelerate to 100 mph in 3 seconds, they know they are seeing an engineering marvel. The engines get a lot of focus, but the real speed comes from the materials they use to build the car. F1 sees the value in their materials and weighs the value of the heat, and the rigidity and structure of each part of the car.
A major part of F1 cars are the ...
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How Innovative Materials Progress in Motorsport
The phrase “Race on Sunday, sell on Monday” suggests a successful race could lead to sales on the Monday after the event. This is particularly relevant in the automotive industry. However, it does take longer than a day for technology to trickle down from motorsport to road cars.
The advancement of materials technology in road cars is exemplified by carbon fibre. In the 90s...
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The Science Behind the Exhaust Systems
It may look like a collection of basic metal tubes, but an F1 exhaust system is a carefully crafted component of the car. The engineering challenges involved in the designing, shaping, and manufacturing of each part stretches the limits of the science of materials and their uses.
In F1, the main problem concerning exhaust systems is the heat. When the engine ignites, the ex...
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Can an estate car still have that sporty feel?
If you need to have a practical estate car perhaps because you need to transport products for work or because you use the vehicle for camping holidays and need plenty of room for camping equipment you may feel that you need to choose between practicality and looks but fear not, the new Mazda 6 Tourer2.5 GT Sport could be the answer to your prayers.
All Mazdas are well equip...
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Top tips for keeping your brand-new car safe
When you get a new car, you are likely to have spent a lot of money on it and so you’ll want to do everything you can to keep it safe. The number of car thefts have rocketed in recent years especially if your car is of a desirable brand. Make sure that your insurance is up to date and that it offers a good level of protection against vandalism or theft. Ensure that your excess...
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