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25/01/2025
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 15: The Revolutionary Electro-Hydraulic Gearbox in Formula 1
Discover Ferrari’s game-changing electro-hydraulic gearbox, introduced in the 1989 Formula 1 season. While Barnard got the credit, Mauro Forghieri and de Silvestri were its true pioneers. Learn how this innovation transformed racing forever.
18/01/2025
Broken Dreams: Lamborghini Marzal. A Fantasy in Space
The Lamborghini Marzal, a 1967 prototype, redefined car design with its transparent gullwing doors, hexagonal motifs, and revolutionary engineering. Though never mass-produced, it inspired the iconic Espada.
18/01/2025
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 14: From Track to Road
Ferrari's seamless transfer of racing technology to road cars defines its uniqueness. Innovations like lateral radiators, aluminum brakes, and four-wheel drive systems prove its pursuit of excellence.
11/01/2025
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 13: The Racing Origins of Three Great Icons – 288 GTO, 288 Evoluzione, and F40
The Ferrari 288 GTO, introduced in 1984, evolved from rally racing innovations. Its successor, the 288 Evoluzione, influenced the iconic F40, blending cutting-edge materials and performance, leaving a legacy in automotive history.
11/01/2025
Broken Dreams: Ferrari Dino 206 Berlinetta Competizione. Too sporty to be true
The Ferrari Dino 206 Berlinetta Competizione was a groundbreaking prototype blending racing performance with elegant design. Shelved due to strategic concerns, it remains a lost icon of automotive innovation and style.
04/01/2025
Ferrari’s Technological Innovations Part 12: The Dawn of the Turbo
Ferrari revolutionized Formula 1 and road cars by introducing turbocharged engines, achieving Constructors' Championships in 1982 and 1983 with groundbreaking innovations.
04/01/2025
Broken Dreams: Mercedes SLX. Stuttgart like Maranello: That No to the Rear Engine
The Mercedes SLX was a bold rear-engine prototype from the '60s, aiming to rival icons like the 300 SL. Despite innovation in design and aerodynamics, the project was shelved, paving the way for later concepts like the C111 and the AMG GT-One.
28/12/2024
Broken Dreams: Mercedes-Benz Blue Wonder. To win everyday
The Blue Wonder, Mercedes-Benz's iconic 1950s racing transporter, was a groundbreaking design symbolizing the brand's pursuit of excellence. Rebuilt in the 1990s, it now resides in Stuttgart.
28/12/2024
Car Extravaganzas: The Mazda Suitcase Car
Mazda's 1990 Suitcase Car, born from an internal competition, merged a Samsonite suitcase with a foldable bike and motor. Though impractical at 32 kg, it became a media sensation and a symbol of Mazda's creative innovation.
28/12/2024