How global rallycross supercars hit 60 mph in 1.9 seconds
Regulations limit them to 2 liter engines and 45 millimeter turbocharger restrictor plates, which ultimately are the two factors limiting power. The engines produce about 600 horsepower, and over 650 lb-ft of torque, rocketing these machines from 0-60 in as fast as 1.9 seconds. 1.9 seconds! If we do the math, 60 mph is equivalent to 88 ft per second. 88/1.9 = 46.3 ft/sec squared, or if we divided by 32.2, it means the cars accelerate at over 1.4 longitudinal g’s!! That’s faster than any production vehicle, regardless of how much it costs. So how do they achieve such mind blowing acceleration? First and foremost, you’ll need all wheel drive and an absurd power to weight ratio. With a minimum weight of 2921 pounds including the driver and all fluids, the vehicles are carrying less than 5 pounds of weight for every horsepower the engine produces. All wheel drive is obviously critical for maximizing acceleration, but it’s also important that the engine torque finds its way to the wheels with the most traction. To do this, plate and ramp style mechanical limited slip differentials are used front and back. A shallow ramp angle in an LSD will lock up more easily under throttle. With the differential locked up, torque goes wherever it finds grip. A steep ramp angle will provide little lock-up, or if it’s as steep as 90 degrees, no lockup.
2026-04-08T16:32:18Z
This BMW EV costs around $70,000 and can drive itself in traffic
In this demonstration, he looks at a BMW electric SUV expected to cost around $70,000, focusing on its advanced automated driving and parking technology. One unusual detail is that this BMW can steer, accelerate, and brake on its own in certain situations, reducing the workload for the driver. It can also park itself automatically, even in tight spaces, using cameras and sensors to guide the car with precision. The system shows how BMW is moving closer to semi-autonomous driving in everyday vehicles. After watching the demo, it’s clear this BMW is as much about technology as it is about performance.
2026-03-10T11:18:39Z
Supercharged Mustang GT 5.0 - 700hp daily driver; Lexus LX470 features and surprises (Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series)
Daily driving with Mickey Thompson ET Street tires is quite the experience, delivering 13 mpg and a thrilling ride powered by a Whipple Supercharger producing 785 hp on the 2020 Mustang GT 5.0, using 91 octane gas with a booster. Russel chose this supercharger kit because it's smog legal in California. For a similar price, you could consider a Shelby GT500 with comparable power and a 10-speed DCT. If you're looking for more throttle sensitivity in any 2011+ Mustang, a pedal commander might be worth trying. The "answrd" series offers car reviews by real owners, featuring vehicles like the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, various BMWs, Drift Cars, and more. Welcome to the family, Goldie! Our new adventure vehicle is a 2000 Lexus LX470, perfect for overlanding. We're eager for modification suggestions as this model hails from the same lineage as the Series 100 Toyota Land Cruiser. Given the current market craze for 4Runners, Lexus LX, Lexus GX, and Toyota Land Cruisers, we're thrilled to have found this bone-stock LX470 with just 106,000 miles. Ben.
2026-03-31T20:23:49Z