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Engineering Explained attempted to test Mercedes' claim for the hardcore off-roader.
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How Honda gets over 700 horsepower from a 2.2-liter V-6
Honda's engine it currently runs in the IndyCar series is a 700-horsepower 2.2-liter turbocharged V-6. Keep an eye on the displacement figure. Now, realize the Honda Civic Type R features a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine with 306 hp. Where in the world is Honda getting nearly 400 more hp from the IndyCar...
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How the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray achieves a sub-3-second 0-60 mph time
Engineering Explained does the math to tell us why the 2020 Corvette C8 can reach 60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds.
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Why no-lift shifting is a really bad idea
You may have heard the term before: "no-lift shifting." It's the process of foregoing the clutch altogether and simply popping the car into the next gear. Long story short, it's a really bad idea. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained tells us all about the issues the process causes in a new...
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Learn the difference between early, traditional, and late apexes
Know the right and the wrong ways to clip corners for better speed in and out of corners.
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How the Koenigsegg Jesko's "Light Speed Transmission" works
Koenigsegg uses a remarkable system to shuttle between gears nearly instantly
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Team O'Neil Rally School looks at the benefits of deflating your tires for off roading and the best tire pressures for each type of terrain.
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What do the numbers on a tire mean?
From size to speed and load ratings to specific automaker stampings to batch numbers, Engineering Explained describes what all those tire markings mean.
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Here's the difference between tires filled with nitrogen and compressed air
You may have noticed in the past few years, tire shops and mechanics will advertise nitrogen tire fills rather than traditional compressed air. While some may advertise somewhat true benefits, this video explains what exactly are the benefits of filling your tires with nitrogen instead of...
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Koenigsegg Jesko engine deep dive: The world's most-powerful production engine
Engineering Explained examines the special tweaks made to the Koenigsegg Jesko 5.0-liter twin-turboV-8 to increase output to 1,600 horsepower.
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Why the inline-6 is making a comeback
Engineering Explained examines the comeback of the inline-6, from the manufacturing synergies to the smoothness to the reduced parts cost.
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Everything you need to know about ceramic coatings
Ceramic coatings can work with paint films to protect your car's paint and repel water.
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You've probably never thought much of what goes into a 0-60 mph sprint, but a video from BMW explains it all in great detail.
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Take a closer look at the McLaren 720S supercar's complex suspension
Numerous systems go into making a high-performance car, and while a powerful engine is almost always one of them, engineers never forget about the suspension. What's a lot of power good for if it handles like a sloppy mess? The McLaren 720S uses a very neat system, although it's mighty complex...
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How do you rebuild a carburetor? Like this
There's heartache and joy that come with owning, and caring for, an older vehicle. It's helpful if you can sort out a number of problems on your own, it will save you cash and trips to your local mechanic. One of the more seemingly puzzling aspects of old-car ownership occurs when you drive a...
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Learn how water from your car's exhaust can help make more horsepower
Water injection systems aren't new to the automotive world, but the idea of using water recovered from an exhaust system is. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained dedicated an entire episode to describing how such a system could help create more horsepower and remove water storage tanks from cars...
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Here's why your car needs an alignment
Car owners are told to get oil changes, rotate their tires, and top off fluids, but we often don't hear as much about alignments. However, that doesn't mean they're not an important part of vehicle maintenance. A video from Learn Engineering aims to explain why we should be mindful of alignments...
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Learn why McLaren uses a top-mount exhaust for the 600LT
McLaren's top-mount exhaust pipes on the 600LT certainly look cool, but there are actually multiple reasons why the British marque opted for the design. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained had the opportunity to speak with the 600LT's chief engineer, and he answered numerous questions about the...
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For those who've only ever driven an automatic, a manual transmission can be intimidating. Team O'Neil Rally School can help. The school has a video that will teach the basics to those who've never driven with a third pedal. We're talking the completely uninitiated. It starts with knowing the extra pedal on the left works the clutch. Before moving the car, leave the car off and get a feel for the clutch pedal and understand its weight and where the best seating position is to use the pedal. It's the most important part of a manual transmission. Then, understand the gear selector. Most cars...
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Learn how BMW used water to make more horsepower in the M4 GTS
The BMW M4 GTS is one of few production cars to use a water injection system. The M4 GTS sprays water into the intake manifold to cool down air for its engine. How in the world does water help make more horsepower? That's the question Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained answers in this episode...
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Find out how an F1 car's gearbox works
For those who dream of tearing apart race cars, but may not ever have the chance, we have the video for you. YouTuber Driver61 published a video last week that shows the teardown process of a Formula 1 car's gearbox, and what's inside to make the race car tick. Specifically, this is a transmission...
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Here's the right way to pour oil
Watching oil spill out over the valve cover is never a good time. Why do we often have a mess to clean up when doing an oil change? There's actually a right and wrong way to pour oil, believe it or not. A video from FCP Euro, a company that specializes in European car parts, explains why the way...
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Lamborghini explains how Aventador SVJ's active aero works
The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is the current king of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, in no small part thanks to its wild active aerodynamic system the company calls Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva 2.0. A video published last October by the Italian firm shows exactly how the system works when a...
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Do performance air filters actually work?
Air filters are one of the easiest and quickest components to swap out for an aftermarket part, and plenty of companies claim their design will increase horsepower, torque, and improve acceleration. Do they? Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained is here to answer that question. For the test, he...
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