The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Vspec is one of the most sought after cars EVER produced. Still not street legal in the U.S., we got our hands on one and sweet baby Jesus it was a seriously awesome experience!
The McLaren Senna is McLaren's greatest supercar to date, named after the famed Brazilian McLaren Formula 1 driver, Ayrton Senna. The 2019 Senna combines active aerodynamics with exotic materials like carbon fiber to make it one of the fastest, most agile road cars ever made.
he Lamborghini Urus is Lambo's first mass-market SUV. So how's it stack up?
King of the Hammers is the newest rage in off road racing, and Ultra 4 is the top dog unlimited class. KOH entails high speed, hill climb, rock crawling, jumps, Baja 1000 style whoop sections, and every other suspension articulating obstacle you can throw at it.
The 1970 Speedkore / Dodge Charger is one of those things that's just totally absurd. Full carbon fiber everything. Dodge Demon V8. Dry sump. Pumps out 950HP. Just watch the video :D And let us know what other cars you like to see.
The Acura NSX is one of the world’s most beloved sports cars. Join James as he goes inside and out on this 1990s icon, and explains how Honda built a Formula 1 car for the street!
The Porsche 959 put every other supercar to shame upon it’s debut in 1986. It’s all wheel drive, twin turbocharged and has a top speed of 197 miles an hour. It won the Dakar Rally. Join James as he explores every aspect of this 1980s animal.
Just a few days ago Pininfirina Automobili unveiled one of the coolest cars of the Geneva Autoshow: the Battista. This all electric supercar makes 1900 horsepower and hits zero to sixty in under two seconds. Join James as he explores this $2 million beast inside and out!
Have you ever wanted to explore a police car, without being put in the back of one? Now is your chance! Join James as he checks out America’s hottest police car, the Ford Police Interceptor Utility! Check out the lights, sirens, and everything else that turns a regular Ford Explorer into a car fit for Law Enforcement!
Without a doubt, Rolls-Royce builds the most luxurious cars in the entire world. The Cullinan is their new SUV and stepping inside of it feels like you’re stepping into a cathedral. With all of it’s insanely over the top features, it’s the world’s most expensive SUV ever… and James kinda wants one. He’s going to go bumper to bumper to see if he should!
This week we're going Bumper to Bumper on the Napoleon Motorsports electric powered Chevy Camaro EL1 Formula Drift car. This thing is full Tesla ludicrous mode, 515 horsepower, 800+ pounds of torque. Travis Reeder will be driving it this season of FD.
We all know about the legendary Evo 8 and 9, but what about the OG cars that started it all for Mitsubishi? There were only 5,000 examples ever made of the Evo II, they were only sold in Japan, and we got our hands on one thanks to our friends at Top Rank. Get ready to go intercooler to rally-wing on the 1994 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution II.
What do the new Ford Ranger and Toy Story 4 have in common besides years of anticipation? A lot more than you think. Join James as he dives into Ford’s return to the mid-size truck market, and sees if the wait was worth the hype!
The RUF CTR was designed to take on the baddest supercars of the 80s like the Ferrari F40 and Porsche’s own 959...and it did. The CTR was capable of a 213 mile an hour top speed and looked good doing it. Join James as he dives under the hood of the Pfaffenhausen Fury (I just made that up). It’s the one and only RUF CTR Yellowbird!
It’s known as the AE86, the Trueno, the eight-six, but one thing is certain: There is no car more iconic in anime and in drifting than the Toyota Corolla AE86. The actual Drift King in Japan drove one, it’s the reason many of us got into drifting, and today we get to go Bumper 2 Bumper on one!
Jason Whipple of Rotiform Wheels had a simple idea for his 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco: build a fun track car that could be driven home after a day of driving. What he ended up building was a little different. This Scirocco is powered with help from a USF3 racing engine, has a full roll cage, and one of the coolest paint jobs we’ve ever seen.
If the legendary Lexus LFA were to have a little bro this would be it, the all-new 2020 Lexus RC-F Track Edition. In order to fully see what the new RC F Track Edition was capable of we took it to Thunderhill Raceway Park along with our friend Kevin from Vsauce2 and it was … just watch the episode!
What did Kamikaze airplane pilots who survived WWII do when they got back home? Well, they created one of the coolest most badass and unique car cultures ever! They evolved a unique style that transcended from fashion and motorcycles to cars … this is the story of Bosozoku car culture.
There are a million variants of the famous Porsche 911, but this GT3RS is probably the coolest! It’s a track car that for some reason is legal to daily drive! Today we go front diffuser to rear race wing on the 2019 Porsche 911 GT3RS.
Classic Recreations just might have built the most badass Boss 429 Mustang in the world. It’s murdered out, and wants to eat you alive. Join James as he gets under the hood of this bada** Buff Horse!
For the last 7 years Odi Bakchis has been building up his S14 Silvia, and the story is nothing short of spectacular! After a crash at Formula Drift Vegas, this car was on the verge of meeting the crusher, but now this LS swapped, supercharged Nissan makes almost 1,000 HP and absolutely rips! Join James Pumphrey as he shows you every reason this badass S14 Silvia is currently the best drift car in America!
This 24k Gold Plated DeLorean is the culmination of excess in the ’80s. This is a story about a man who had it all … money, drugs, cars and a desire to build a car company to rival the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini … or at least that was the plan. We are going gold hood to gold rear bumper on this DeLorean DMC.
The Civic used to be the bang-for-your-buck sport compact king, but somewhere along the way we kinda forgot front-wheel drive sports cars. Can front-wheel drive be just as sporty, if not faster than, everything else? Today we’re going to look at one example that might just from that it can be! Strap in and join Pumphrey as he goes bumper to bumper on the record-setting, Time Attack Spoon Sports FD2 Civic Type R!
The Chevrolet Corvette is probably one of the greatest American cars of all time. It is the pride and enjoy of Chevy in the racing world, capable of taking on the likes of Porsche, Ferrari, and Aston Martin in the GT circuit. But at one point Chevrolet wanted to kill this Corvette Grand Sport and this is its story …
The Honda Prelude usually does not come to mind when you think of an EPIC car build, but Big Mike used this Prelude as a canvas for his vision of THE perfect Honda Prelude … We’re talking Steve Jobs would be proud of this build. We are going fully one-off custom front bumper to asymmetrically perfect rear bumper.
Before rally legends like the Audi Quattro and the Subaru WRX there was the Ferrari powered Lancia Stratos. It dominated rally stages in the 70’s and 80’s and then suddenly met its end … until now! This is the New Stratos Rally Supercar powered by a twin-turbo Ferrari motor.
The new 2020 Chevy C8 Corvette is and probably will be the most talked-about car of the year. The engine is now in the back, everyone wants to see it, and we have the first one on the West coast! We are going frunk to trunk on the 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette.
The BMW E30 M3 is one of the coolest cars to come out of the ’80s! A ready to race homologation special that is now worth over six figures if it’s in the right shape … so why would anyone cut one up and drop in one of the most advanced BMW engines to date? We are going front M3 badge to rear M3 badge on the S55 Swapped BMW E30 M3.
Imagine a world without the Ford Mustang! Thankfully we have the Ford Falcon to thank for the development of the 1964 Ford Mustang, and the rest is history. However, this Ford Falcon Futura is the result of a son who decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and create a track-ready monster … that he daily drives!
The Lexus LFA is the super car that was meant to rule them all … powered by a v10 engine, an F1 exhaust note, carbon fiber everything … so what happened? We are going Bumper to Bumper on the Lexus LFA.
How does one go from being a math teacher to building one of the coolest Mazda RX-7 FDs ever? This is Aaron Parker’s Mazda FD RX-7 which is the star of Netflix’s new show: Hyperdrive, and we are going bumper to bumper on this home built pro-drift car … that does not have an LS.
The Ford GT ... Ford’s halo car, incredibly hard to purchase, already the coolest homologation car to date, so how do you make it even more rare? Well how about a SIX FIGURE paint job? We are going Bumper 2 Bumper on this Mystichrome 1/1 Ford GT
The Toyota Supra is single-handedly one of the coolest and fastest JDM cars ever made! So how do you make it cooler and faster? Well, you build it to demolish supercars on the half-mile by building an engine that makes 1,300 HP! Join James Pumphrey as he goes Bumper 2 Bumper on this A80 Toyota Supra built for the half-mile.
What do you do after you drop a Ferrari motor in a Toyota GT86? Well, you find yourself a NASCAR Cup Car and swap it with a 2JZ! Join James Pumphrey as he exlpores what happens when the finally put a 2JZ in a NASCAR on Bumper 2 Bumper!
The infamous Bosozoku gangs of Japan took car and motorcycle customizing in a whole new direction, creating a style that is unlike any other in the world. The Bosozoku style of customization led to new movements such as Kaido racers. And now Kaido Racer builds are taking over old Japanese scooters and turning them into one of the coolest scenes in SoCal.
The Dodge Viper has been described by most to be one of the most visceral driving experiences ever. So if you're a world-famous DJ who happens to love adrenaline and whose name is Steve Aoki chances are you would own a 1997 Dodge Viper GTS … right? We are going Bumper to Bumper on a Canadian Dodge Viper that lived its entire life in Japan, until now!
This Subaru WRX STI is what happens when you buy a cool daily driver, then attend some driver courses, and ultimately you then decide to pursue a racing career. Most of us dream of taking our cars and skills to the professional arena, but Mark Jager made it happen and this is his story.
When this Acura Integra pulled up to the line against Vin Diesel in his Mazda RX7 and Paul Walker in his Mitsubishi Eclipse in the first Fast and Furious movie, everything changed. The Fast and the Furious and cars like the Acura Integra shaped the tuning scene and changed what it meant to be a gear head. This Acura Integra was lost for years but we found it and are stoked to bring you an exclusive look at Ja’Rule’s Acura Integra from The Fast and the Furious.
Yup, you read the title right, we FLIPPED the world’s smallest car! Aside from being extremely sketchy to drive, the Peel P50 has a very cool and odd backstory. And believe it or not, you can still buy one.
This De Tomaso Pantera was owned by the King of Rock n Roll himself, Elvis Presley. Not only is the Pantera a very unique car that is Italian by design and American by heart, but this one has a very troubled past … hence the gun shot on the steering wheel.
The Ford Mustang comes in many flavors nowadays, everything from the peppy four-cylinder EcoBoost engine up to the V8 in the GT500, and of course the new all-electric Mustang badged Ford Mach-E. But Peregrine Automobiles decided to go back to the performance roots of hot rod ‘stangs with their carbon fiber, 800HP, $171,000 Revenge GT. This is their story.
VW is known for making some iconic cars like the Beetle, Passat, Jetta, Polo, and Scirocco. But what if we told you that Volkswagen took a ton of different colored parts, put them together, and created an actual mismatched paint OEM rainbow production model … the Harlekin Polo and Golf.
We finally got ourselves some project cars, Nissan 350Zs to be exact … well two of them. A few months ago we filmed a brand new show called HiLow! The objective was to build one 350Z with cheap parts and the other 350Z with top-of-the-line expensive parts. The journey was probably the most fun we’ve had at Donut, and the final results were very interesting. HiLow drops tomorrow on YouTube, but in the meantime, we're giving you a sneak peek and going Bumper 2 Bumper on our very own Nissan 350Zs!
This story begins with the Audi RS2 Avant back in 1992, a car that was never brought to the United States. It has taken Audi about 25 years to finally give the US an ultra-fast wagon, the 2020 Audi RS6 Avant. Everyone in the USA is ecstatic to finally get their hands on this exclusive Audi, so is it worth the hype?
Volvo is not necessarily known for it’s racing heritage or modding community, but it has a big presence in both! Volvo 240’s dominated the racing scene back in the day, from there people started modding their plain jane looking Volvo 240’s into track and street racing ready weapons. But the best part about modding a Volvo 240 is that the exterior looks like an assuming brick, this, in turn, makes them great platforms for sleepers … and this one is pretty insane!
We all know what a fire truck looks like, and we all know how dangerous it is to be a firefighter! But what exactly is inside a fire engine and how many firefighters ride inside one? Thanks to the Oxnard Fire Department we were able to discover all the surprising features inside and outside a fire truck! We are going front winch to rear emergency hose on a brand new 2020 Pierce Fire Truck!
VW is known for making some iconic cars like the Beetle, Passat, Jetta, Polo, and Scirocco. But what most of VW models have in common is that they are FWD (front-wheel-drive). So what exactly does it take to convert a FWD VW Golf into a RWD (rear-wheel-drive) drift machine? Mike Day had a pretty good idea, he pulled the motor out of a BMW and then set off to figuring out exactly how’d he make that powerplant work in the VW Golf … the final result is pretty insane! We are going front bash bar to rear wheel driven Golf on Mike Day’s MKIII Volkswagen Golf.
The Subaru WRX STI is getting a new engine in 2022 and its the engine out of an SUV? how can this 260hp FA24 from the Ascent become the 400hp busier of a boxer that will power the new JDM Rally bred beast? We break this block down to its basic parts and explain just how Subaru is gonna get more horsepower than they’ve ever given the STI out of this new platform. so stop in for an inside look at Subaru’s new FA24 Engine.
The McLaren F1 is considered by most to be the first hypercar ever. When McLaren and its lead designer, Gordon Murray, released it back in 1992 it shocked the automotive world with it unique design and race inspired functionality. The McLaren F1 was full of firsts, it used carbon fiber, space grade metals, it had a Formula One derived engine by BMW, and it had three seats! Three seats in a hypercar! And those are only a few of the incredible engineering features in the McLaren F1. Today we are going B2B on the car that managed to hold on to the title of fastest car in the world for TWELVE straight years, the McLaren F1.
Just like the Chevy LS1, the Nissan VQ engine is a cheap, reliable way to make a bunch of power. This engine is also extremely versatile, which is why it’s found in a bunch of different Nissan models. It’s one of the reasons we bought two identical 350zs a while ago. You can tune ‘em, hoon ‘em, and boom them - and nothing matters, such is life. Now there are various VQ models but we're gonna focus on the VQ35HR, or “High Rev” cuz it’s the creme de la creme of VQs. This updated version of the VQ35DE is almost completely redesigned, with 80% of the internals being strengthened and reconfigured to handle a higher rev range. Other iconic engines like the 2JZ or RB26 might be able to handle more power and more compression, but the VQ35HR holds a little baby secret: it’s lighter than all of them. It's time for some B2B Engineering on the Nissan VQ.
The Jeep Wrangler is synonyms with the offroad. Since 1987, the Wrangler has been a staple for those backwoods, trail happy, off roaders and for good reason. The foundation of the wrangler is built on the CJ, the vehicle built by America to deliver some whoopins to the Germans in WWII. And out of the 4 generations of Wranglers, we’re going to focus on the PEAK wrangler, and that’s the TJ. Today we are going to break what makes the TJ so good, starting with it’s Quadra Coil 4-link suspension setup and then we’ll look at the beefy boy Dana axles that keep this wrangly boy rippin’ up those dusty trails.
In 1970, Chaparral Racing changed the game in Can Am with the 2J "Sucker Car". It had the grip to literally blow the competition away...heh. Designer Jim Hall built a car that even Sir Jackie Stewart loved. it was a revolutionary new way to approach down force and if it waste for the McLaren teams complaints, we would have seen it race for many years. we take a look at the tech and engineering that made this car faster than anything else in the 1970 Can Am season. take a look, and find out just how much this car "Sucks".
The BMW E36 - For years this car suffered from… let’s just call it ugly middle child syndrome. It was sandwiched between the more desirable E30 and the faster, prettier E46. And because the E36 was in that weird unloved middle zone, it started to get really cheap, which is exactly why you see so many of them used as drift cars and track toys today. So today, we are gonna talk about what makes the E36 an ALMOST PERFECT project car. The E36 is rocking The VANOS-having-inline-6-cylinder and maybe more importantly is has **********
Today, we're gonna take look at the science behind this car's V12 engine and how its able to propel this 5600 pound machine up to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds, how the intelligent suspension system can see what's coming before the driver does, and how this Rocket 900 compares to the car it shares its DNA with... the Mercedes-Maybach S650. AMG makes some of the coolest, most powerful Benzes, and Maybach is known for extreme luxury and comfort. BRABUS is a whole ‘nother beast that takes both to an extreme.
When Ford released the Raptor back in 2010, it was in a class of its own. There was nothing like it, and to this day (the TRX isn’t out yet), holds the crown for the ultimate production off road pickup. And that’s because Ford went about building and testing this prehistoric 4 wheeler in one of the toughest terrains in the world. The Baja 1000 is one of the most extreme off-road races on the planet, pushing your machine to it’s limit. So how is the Raptor capable of tackling such extreme terrain with limited modifications? And why does Ford let you buy one of these? And why do they give you a full factory warranty as well!? Today we are going to look at both versions of Baja tested Raptor - the SVT Raptor R, and the Ford Raptor Race truck!
Tesla’s Model 3 is “the safest car in the US,” but...what does that even mean? What goes into determining a car’s level of safety? And how did Tesla use glass to help make it safe? Today on bumper to bumper, we’re taking a look at how vehicles are crash tested, what kind of clever engineering goes into keeping you safe in a crash, and how the Tesla Model 3 blew away the competition.
The Mach E 1400 is a test bed of technology for Ford. Ford is spending over 11.5 BILLION dollars by 2022 to go full EV and what better way to showcase what their future holds than by building this insane tire smoker. But it seems like the majority of car guys hates EV’s and the majority of the mustang fan hates the Mach E. So how is this the coolest concept car out right now? Today on Bumper 2 Bumper we are gonna look at the tech inside this all electric Pony car and in the process get you jacked up on the future of EV in motorsports.
Bugatti is no stranger to high price tags. Especially with their 268mph Veyron Super Sport. When Bugatti was developing this record breaking car they did not cut costs so it could stay at 200+mph thus bringing about a set of Michelin Pilot Sport Pax tires to hold a $42,000 price tag. Jeremiah breaks down how Bugatti has made a tire cost so much money and how these tires are specifically designed for the Veyron Super Sport.
Mercedes AMG Petronas has the most wins out of any F1 team of the last Decade. With 6 back to back World Constructors Championships and a 7th on the way (lets be honest), the Toto Wolff pack has been smashing the competition. It's not just the talents of Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, and Valtteri Bottas that have been getting the Silver Arrows the points though. Each of the V6 turbo hybrid era Mercedes F1 cars has been a dominant machine. In this video Jeremiah is going to dive deep into the tech of what makes the Mercedes AMG Petronas team so fast. From their unique approach to aerodynamics, to engine cooling, to the wild innovations that they've brought to the track. If you want to find out how the Mercedes keeps on winning, this is the place.
The Lucid Air is the new kid on the block looking to enter into the small world or “luxury” electric vehicles. And the CEO of this company is Tesla's Ex Chief Engineer of the Model S Program, Peter Rawlinson. We got to meet up with Peter and pick his brain on the Lucid Air, and see what they did differently to make the world’s longest range EV. It turns out, it’s all about efficien
For well over a century, cars, trucks, and SUV’s have been manufactured and built in the same fashion. Today, though, there’s a company that’s doing things a bit different. The Czinger 21C is one of the most impressive vehicles ever built. Even more impressive than the car, though, is how the car gets designed and made. We’re going to take a look at how artificial intelligence, with the help of 3D printing, may change the entire automotive industry, and how a small team in California could make it happen sooner than you think.
Take a look at any car and the color is probably the first thing you'll notice. Because of this, automakers know that paint is an essential part to a car's aesthetic. But have you ever wondered how much time and effort goes into creating that shiny finish? Why does paint on a luxury car cost so much more than a normal car? In today's episode, we'll explain the chemical make up of automotive paint including its basic ingredients, the importance of pigments in the paint development process, and what separates a high quality paint from an average one.
Ever wonder why certain cars give you a rush while others don't, even at the same speed? Well there's tons of science and math behind why some cars feel fast and others don't. we look at the difference between Speed and Acceleration, the phenomenon of "Jerk", and how the manufacturers can even tune in a sense of speed. Everything from the suspension to the chassis, to the windows come into play. In this video we explore how much a drivers sense of speed can be affected, and just how susceptible our host Jeramiah really is to all of it.
Cars get faster every day, and ever since we started driving them, we've always tried to go faster. But is there a limit to how fast a car can go? We did some math, made some calculations, and talked to some scientists to find out where the barriers are in making a car go faster. So what is the limiting factor? Is it the engine? The tires? You'll have to watch to the end to find out!
If Fast and Furious taught us anything it’s that NOS makes your car go faster. So fast that light can’t keep it so it blurs all around you, warp speed style. But that’s the movies and it’s 2020, so we wanted to find out how NOS really works in today’s age!
If altitude affects a cars performance, how high can you get? can we modify Jer's Chevy Camaro SS to reach outer space? in this episode of Bumper 2 Bumper we are going to throw Ford, Tesla, and Moon Buggy parts at Jeramiah's beloved catfish to try and get it up our theoretical road to space. It turns out that running out of oxygen isn't the only thing we have to worry about...
What makes some gas cost 10 TIMES the price of other gas? Join Jeremiah as he breaks down exactly what different compounds are in gasoline, what they do, and why some are super expensiv.
Engineers, scientists and architects are constantly using inspiration from nature in their quest for innovation and with good reason. Why not cheat and get a couple billion year head start in your design process. On todays episode of B2B, we’re going to look at how nature inspires the auto industry to build not more eye pleasing cars, but better engineered ones. We're gonna see how butterflies helped to build a better catalytic converter, how mantis shrimps were studied to build stronger and lighter carbon fiber and how the sailfish helped McLaren go faster.
As car people, none of us want to be in a crash, but if it were to happen to you, would you be ready? in the this video we take an in depth look into the physics of a crash and the engineering that has gone in to keeping us all safe. the systems are immensely complex and well researched, from crumple zones, to air bag timing, to seat belt tensioners everything that works together to minimize injury in a crash has been developed over decades. Becky Mueller, Senior Research Engineer from the IIHS joins us to explain how crashes happen, show safety equipment works, and how you can stay safest in a crash
Have you ever wondered why Lewis Hamilton complains about tires after 50 miles while your tires can do over 50,000? How can road tires and F1 tires be so different? In this episode we dive into the the high stresses an F1 tire needs to withstand, the difference in the chemical composition of tires, and the incredibly precise engineering that goes into one of Formula 1's most controversial subjects, tire failure. If you like the smell of burnt rubber in the morning, this video is for you!
If you've ever wondered why you even need to torque things to spec and cant just max out every bolt with those big muscles you got from typing YouTube comments, then this is the video for you! in this episode of Bumper 2 Bumper we look at some fascinating fasteners. The B2B team goes through the science of tension strength and yield. this episode also has some very stressful experimentation to prove our theories on torque spec.
Ever thought about putting dollar store oil in your engine? Are you the type of person who takes risks, or thinks expensive oil is all marketing hype? Well today we are going to put dollar store oil to the test.
Ever wonder what makes and engine reliable? Why have manufacturers like Toyota and Honda have really reliable engines while some others don't? how come companies like BMW can make some engines that are really reliable and some engines that don't make it 100,000 miles? in this episode of Bumper 2 Bumper we take a look at what engines, that have proven to be reliable, have in common, why not every modern engine is built that way, and happens when you put the most reliable aspects we can find into 1 engine. Is your engine on our list of reliable motors? You'll have to watch to find out.
The Fast and Furious franchise has given us car nerds a lot of enjoyment. These movies help shape the culture of the automotive world we live in, one quarter mile at a time. But on another hand, they also led us astray when it comes to the actual physics in some of their more famous scenes. “Busters” turbo hack, 100mph in reverse, doing a wheel stand WHILE doing a burnout? Today on Bumper2Bumper, we are gonna take a look at some of these feats of impossible physics and break out some engineering truth on some of our favorite Fast and Furious myths. Let go!
You’re probably more than familiar with language like “stage 2 turbo” or “stage 3 tune” but if we really pressed you on the different stages of tuning, would you be able to lay out a definitive set of guidelines for what those stages actually mean? Does bumping up each stage mean I’m going to double my horsepower? Triple? Dare I say it, quadruple?! Well today on B2B, Uncle Jerry is going to get into the stages of tuning, and answer all your questions. Every question you have, he'll answer.
You ever lie awake at night and dream of an indestructible tire, capable of handling whatever rocky terrain that gets in your way? No? You think I have a problem since that's the only thing that keeps me up at night? Who knows, but luckily for me, my nights of restlessness will soon be coming to an end thanks to NASA. They've engineered an airless tire that could save you from spending money on those expensive rubber tires, and also curtail my sleepless nights. The Superelastic Tire. Silly name, I know, but this tire could change tires as we know it. Let's see how.
As of 2020 Tesla has logged over 3 billion miles of autonomous vehicle driving. That’s over 120,000 laps around your momma. Like it or not, we can all agree that autonomous vehicles are the way of the future. Tesla, Cadillac, BMW, they're just a few companies that have cars on the market with autonomous features. But each of them tackle this "autonomous driving" problem in a different way using different technology. So how do they do it, how does it really work, and more importantly, is a computer in a car truly as responsive as the human brain? Well today we are gonna find out. Skynet is here.
Porsche is designing super light pistons which are only possible by means of 3D printing. These light pistons will add a claimed 30 horsepower, but how can something a simple as a piston add that much mo' powah babeh? And why does it require 3D printing?
You know about inline engines, v engines, maybe even a VR engine layout, but do you know the W, the U, or the H engine?
The average RPM range of our boring consumer cars, or heck, even our more performance fueled cars are sub 10,000 rpm. So how does F1 make an engine that revs to 20,000 RPM? And why would they want to? What does a higher revving engine mean for performance?
We all like going fast. DUH! But what about it is so addicting? I think we've all been on the freeway late at night and just wanted to floor it. Why does that feel so good? It has something to do with a chemical you've probably heard of called adrenaline.
What do Bugatti's new hyper car and a golf ball have in common? Well... apparently their aerodynamics. That's right Bugatti designers took inspiration from a design thats over 100 years old! On the roof of the Bolide's hood scoop is a "morphable outer skin" that Bugatti says will help the Bolide reach speeds upwards of 300mph. But if you're like Jerry you might be questioning if this golf ball inspired aero is really all it's cracked up to be. Find out, on todays episode of Bumper to Bumper.
Almost everyone watching our channel has fantasized about being a pro driver. Many of us wonder, what separates someone who enjoys carving the canyons from a professional who does this type of thing for a living? Obviously, they've trained their whole lives, and have a degree of natural aptitude. But once they're in the car, what is the professional doing that an amateur just can't keep up with?
Let's say you want to build a car to go compete. You can't just build the craziest thing you can manage. You’ve got to follow these things called “rules”. But what happens when a professional race team ditches that rulebook and makes the most insane, most powerful, drift car ever to lay down some rubber? Our buddy and pro drifter Chris Forsberg built a drift car so sick, it’s not even allowed in Formula D! And today we not only get to show you this car for the first time, but how this car came to be and why breaking the rules was necessary for its creation.
Sand printing is similar to 3D printing; layers of 0.25mm thick sand are ‘printed’ onto a jobbox with a layer of chemical binder in between allowing for complex 3D shapes to be made, slice by slice, layer by layer. It's so good that F1, LMP1, LMP2, WRC, WRX and Moto GP use this tech to make all sorts of parts. So how does it work and is it the way of the future?
At a topic meeting, someone pitched the idea of electric turbos. But we can't make an episode on those. There isn't any science, they're a classic eBay power-promising scam. Everyone knows that. Mighty Car Mods did a video on them like 10 years ago and proved it. But wait... cleetus made a video and did make power with an electric turbo. And Audi has a car going into production that uses what they call an "e-turbo"? And actually, every car on the F1 grid uses an electrically assisted turbocharger? So, they work? How? And why did this piece of tech go from totally-a-scam to inside every engine in the pinnacle of motorsport?
A lot of people know about the 2007 espionage involving Ferrari and McLaren. It involved spies, sabotaged fuel, stolen blueprints and the biggest fine in sports history. But off to the side another strange story was happening between McLaren and Renault. Renault got their hands on the designs of a unique suspension component from McLaren. Supposedly, Renault's engineering team couldn't figure out the purpose of the device from the drawing they had "acquired." So what is this device? Broadly, it's known as a mechanical inerter, but in the F1 world everyone still uses the codename originally given to it by McLaren, the J-Damper.
Synthetic fuels are fuels made from water and carbon dioxide from the air. You split the water into hydrogen and oxygen, and combine the oxygen with CO2 to create hydrocarbons. Basically what burning fuel does but in reverse. If the energy used to do this comes from a sustainable source (i.e. wind or solar) you will have net zero emissions, and none of the environmental impact of mining the metals used in batteries. This could effectively make ICE engines better for the environment than EVs.
Like every race series, NASCAR periodically updates the rules which define the cars. Unlike most race series, NASCAR's roots go back nearly 100 years, and so does some of the technology. But the 2022 update is huge: independent rear suspension, 6-speed sequential transaxles, 18" wheels with wider, lower profile tires, coil over suspension.
Today we are going to highlight some of the most dominant engines in Formula 1 and dive into the clever bits of engineering that allowed the cars that they powered to dominate the competition.
Top fuel dragsters are the most powerful cars built today. One Top Fuel dragster's 500-cubic-inch Hemi engine makes more horsepower than the first four rows at the Daytona 500. It is said that drivers experience more G's than an astronaut headed to space. They have spark plugs that are strong enough to weld metal. Their flame front's measure in temperatures up to 7000 degree's. Assuming that all of the equipment is paid off, the crew works gratis, and nothing breaks, each run costs an estimated $1000 per second and that crazy cost is because a dragster engine needs to be rebuilt EVERY RUN.
In the 2020 Formula 1 season, Ferrari finished 6th out of 10 in the constructor’s championship, their worst performance in 40 years. According to their own test driver they had the worst engine on the grid. That’s in part because in 2019 they “bent the rules” or as some would call it “cheated”. Unfortunately the FIA struck a confidential deal with Ferrari so no one really knows how they cheated. Well today on B2B, we are gonna break down the science of this scuderia scandal, and look at how Ferrari re-engineered their engine in 2021 to get back to not sucking.
A few weeks ago Wheelhouse made an episode about how Hydrogen cars were supposed to be the future of automobiles. And in that episode Nolan made a pretty good economic argument for why they failed. An argument that everyone’s favorite billionaire, Elon Musket, might agree with. But like all things car related, I get curious about the engineering side of things. Outside of politics, why couldn’t the car of the future be hydrogen powered? Well today on B2B we’re gonna take a look at hydrogen-fueled tech, and explain why Elon Musk might just be wrong about hydrogen cars.
Did you know that Lexus has secretly been sweeping off-roading races in the last year? Yeah, we didn't either. We'll look at how off-roading suspension has changed over the past few decades, and how "luxury off-roading" may well be the next step in its evolution. We'll take a spin in the Lexus J201 off-roading concept vehicle to find out why this once-secret car might be the future of competitive off roading.
By 1993, Formula One had become very much a high-tech arena and the FW15C was at the very forefront, featuring active suspension, anti-lock brakes, traction control, telemetry, drive-by-wire controls, pneumatic engine valve springs, power steering, semi-automatic transmission, a fully-automatic transmission, and also a continuously variable transmission. But Just two weeks after testing the FIA banned Williams' car. Today on B2B we're gonna find out why.
The science of soap. We sample the fluids coming out of a car wash sprayer and look at how it sticks or doesn't stick to your car. Is it there to clean or is it there to protect? Today on B2B, we're going to run a couple experiments to find out the truth for you.
Winning an F1 Championship requires more than clocking the fastest laps; It requires ”race craft,” which includes knowing when the racing line isn’t the key to victory. Today we're going to explain why the racing line isn't necessarily the best way to win a race.
Is it better to rip out your rear seats and throw on carbon fiber body panels, or skip over trying to be light and go straight to making your engine more buff? HP to weight ratio is always talked about when trying to make your ride go faster, but what are the limits to this? Well today, we are going to look at what happens when you get to light, and what happens to you car when you get too buff. Which one is better? Let's go.
If you have been keeping up with the new regulations coming to F1 in 2022, one of the most visually obvious changes is in the wheels. What's with those slim sidewalls? Or that convex hub? And what the hell are those little wings over the tires?
Electronic brakes are popping up everywhere... but are they worth it? Are they even safe? Today on B2B we take an Audi E-Tron for a spin to show you how these new brakes work, and reveal the scary truth behind them.
I love cars, but I really love motorcycles. Driving a fast car can feel like flying a jet. But a fast bike, that feels like flying with a cape. I’ve spent a huge part of my life on two wheels. I’ve sacrificed time, money, friendships, even my own body to bikes. But after all that, I’ve never ridden – or even seen – a diesel motorcycle. And that got me curious: Why aren’t there any diesel motorcycles? Well, we’re about to find out!
We all know and love NOS... but is it possible that Ozone Injection could be better than Nitrous? Does it have the potential to give you mo' powah, or is it just a disaster waiting to happen? Well, today on B2B we're about to find out. Join us while we dive into why Ozone is – or isn't – the NOS of the future!
You’ll sometimes hear enthusiasts describe their car as a “driver’s car,” and it’s tempting to think that’s just an excuse for not having enough power. But what they mean is that the car lets you experience driving. A driver’s car doesn’t isolate you from the road, it amplifies your connection to it. It makes driving engaging. Greatness doesn’t happen by accident, and today we’re going to figure out how to engineer a car to give a great driving experience.
The internal combustion engine is far from being put to rest by its electric rival. Gas engines not only continues to be developed, but they keep getting better. Today we are going to look at what might be the pinnacle of Internal combustion, Koenigsegg's Free Valve Engine.
Some race fans like to compare IndyCar to Formula 1. Both series have been increasing in popularity and, since they’re both single-seat, open-wheel racecars, they even look a bit alike. But it’s a bit like comparing apples and oranges, the differences are what make them both cool. So, let’s dig into how IndyCar differs from Formula 1, and what makes it great. Let’s go!
The stereotypical image that pops into the layman's head when they think of Nascar might not illustrate the sophistication on the track. To win in NASCAR, drivers, teams and engineers need to understand race-car physics, especially aerodynamics. Today, we’re gonna breakdown NASCAR drafting, and explain how drivers even use the air itself against their competition.
The Tesla Model Plaid is probably the fastest accelerating car you can buy today, but that’s under a “very specific” set of conditions. So I got curious. about what those very specific sets of conditions are and why are they so important? So today we’re gonna break them down and figure out how you can stack the chips in your favor to beat it in an actual drag race.
The ZYX is an electric vehicle that you can buy online today that costs less than a pair of Jordan 1 breds . Between engineering, development, manufacturing, shipping and a ton of other factors, how can a company make a profit on a sub $1000 car? Today we are gonna dive into the world of cheap cars, and see where companies cut costs in order to make more franklins.
The answer for a fun, reliable, and cheap sports car, has always been the Mazda Miata. But Mazda just announced that they're seeking to electrify the MX-5 Miata in an effort to have all models feature some form of electrification by 2030. Electric Vehicles often have some very "Un-Miata" like characteristics, so will our favorite sports car be gone forever? Today we're gonna figure it out!
Some questions are so important they demand an answer, even if you’re the only one brave enough to try. Questions like: Can you power a Formula 1 car with a weedwhacker? There are rumors that just like weedwhackers, chain saws, and dirt bikes, future F1 engines could be 2-strokes. Today, we’re gonna dig into the changes coming to F1 power units, and figure out if we’ll really be hearing that 2-stroke braap in a Grand Prix someday.
In 1962, a rocket engineer named Gene Middlebrooks applied what he’d learned designing ballistic missiles to build and sell turbine-based power-adding equipment for cars. And when we say “turbine-based”, we don’t mean turbochargers. His “turbo drag axle” was a revolutionary invention that used a turbine to drive the axle of a car, which let drivers toggle their car between comfortable street ride and absolutely mind-boggling power. So why aren't we all driving on turbo axles? Today on B2B we'll explore the brilliance and the pitfalls of this by-gone work of genius.
Nothing sounds cooler than a higher revving engine. An s2000 at 9000rpm, or a rotary engine at 10,000 are pretty sweet. But those are push-over numbers compared to what Ducati can do. In the 4cyl Panigale they're making 17,000rpm and they doing with technology from 1950s F1. It's called a Desmodromic Valve system. So how does this tech thats older than the consumer microwave out rev modern 4cyl in cars today? And why does no one else use it? Today on B2B we're gonna find out!
It’s 2021, and we’ve come a long way since Carl Benz patented the first car in 1885. Teslas can hit 60 in just 2s, F1 drivers experience more Gs than an astronaut, and there are road cars - plural - that can go 300 mph. None of those amazing feats would be possible without the one part that actually touches the road: tires. Today, we’re going to figure out the secrets behind tires’ grip, why there’s so much variation in what seems like a pretty simple design.
We all know that the VG30 is an iconic engine – but why? And why are they so freaking durable? Today on B2B we're diving into the clever design behind one of our favorite engines and showing you just how well-built these machines are. You thought you knew the VG30 – today you'll find out you didn't even know the half of it. Let's go!
Why does every get so jacked about forged parts? What's really going on when we look at the molecular level of different metals when they are being made, used and destroyed? Today on B2B, we're going to find out.
Tesla's touting major changes in their autonomous systems as the safer, more reliable way of the future. But are these autonomous systems actually... safe? Today on B2B We'll learn about why these big new changes still aren't the way of the future.
The Tesla Plaid is one of the fastest production EVs ever made and if you wanna beat it in an EV only race, you got two options: You could cheat on a technicality, or you could spend $2.4M dollars on a Rimac Nevera, the only production EV that’s faster. But what if there’s another way? A third option. Instead of buying a car to beat the Plaid, what if you built your own EV – and you did it on the cheap? Homemade EVs have been running faster 1/4-mile times than the Plaid for years, and many of those cost far less to build. So, there you go: the answer is “built not bought!” What’s the catch? Let’s find out!
Formula 1 wrecks like the one at Monza – where Verstappen did a burnout on Hamilton’s head – cost championship points and cold, hard cash. In 2021, those are both more precious than ever. When a big accident happens, that sends teams looking through their couches for change, but also wondering who should pick up the bill. So today, we’re gonna look at the high cost of F1 wrecks, figure out why they’re so expensive, and with special guest Scott Mansell of Driver 61, find out why they happen in the first place
There's a facinating science behind the materials that manufacturers choose for each brake pad. Today on B2B we'll learn the reasoning behind these choices, and learn about how these materials are engineered as we explore Wilwood's fabrication facility. We're about to show you why you should be getting as excited about your brakes as you are about that fancy new turbo you just spent your last paycheck on.
We all know you want to go fast. But have you ever thought that adding horsies might be the wrong move? Today on B2B we're exploring how modifying you suspension can get you moving faster than adding all the power in the world. Mo' powah baby? Not today! Let's go!
What do a $1.8M supercar, a Group-B rally monster, and a tiny, hundred-horsepower hatchback have in common? They’re all twin-charged: They have both a supercharger and a turbo. A true KFC Double Down sandwich of power. And this decades-old design could be making a comeback. On this episode of B2B, we’re gonna figure out why you would double-down on forced induction, and why so few cars have ever been twin-charged. Turns out, mo’ charging might just mean mo’ problems.
Your favorite car companies sell lots of stuff besides cars. You can get Porsche ice cube trays, Audi: The Board Game, or Bluetooth speakers that sort of look like a Lambo. Those’ll set you back $25,870. But for just a little more, Chevy will sell you a 1,000hp, ready-to-run engine, that’s a hell of a lot louder than those speakers. Today is all about the ZZ632: the baddest big block ever. We’re gonna figure out how it makes crazy power, and why an engine with roots in the 1950s won a best new product award at SEMA 2021. Let’s go!