Tag: Performance

Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport Going to Limited Production

Shelby American will put its Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport concept into limited production, making it the fastest street legal limited-edition truck available through Ford dealer showrooms. Only 250 of the 2020 model year trucks will be available in the United States, with a limited number available through select Shelby mod shops and distributors. The production Shelby F-150… Continue reading Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport Going to Limited Production

Engine Pro Expands to Europe

Engine Pro has expanded into Europe thanks to an agreement with the Netherland's Wilmink Group. Pictured, from left to right: Steve Rich, Engine Pro; Jaap Mensinga, Wilmink Group; Karlijn Wilmink, Wilmink Group; Paul Van Woensel, Engine Pro.

The deal with Dutch company Wilmink Group expands the engine parts network into three continents…

From the Mag: Circle Track Market Roundup

While it’s down time for circle track racers, aftermarket racing and performance shops are kicking things into high gear as cars get torn down and rebuilt in preparation for the 2020 season. In the December issue of THE SHOP Magazine, John Carollo gave a preview of what shops should expect in the upcoming year. What Moves You Outside… Continue reading From the Mag: Circle Track Market Roundup

Garrett Showcases Career Opportunities for Female Professionals

Members of the Garrett Motion engineering and HR teams attended the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) WE19 conference in November to highlight the company’s career and professional development opportunities for women.

The company attended the 2019 Society of Women Engineers Conference…

Cannonball Run Record Shattered

The New York to California journey was completed in an inconspicuous 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG sedan.

The new record-holders completed the cross-country trek in just 27 hours and 25 minutes…

2020 Hennessey C8 Corvette Getting 1,200 Horsepower

Hennessey Performance Engineering will offer up to 1200 hp for the new mid-engine 2020 C8 Corvette, the Texas-based outfit said. The HPE-upgraded C8 will feature a specially designed twin turbo system that will include a specially built LT2 V8 engine with upgraded engine internals, like forged aluminum pistons (10.0:1 compression ratio) and forged steel connecting rods.… Continue reading 2020 Hennessey C8 Corvette Getting 1,200 Horsepower

From the Mag: Bonneville—The Great White Dyno

Automotive journalist Tony Thacker got his first taste of Bonneville Speed Week way back in 1975. Over the years, he’s seen just about everything. In THE SHOP Magazine’s December Issue, Thacker looked back at his years spectating and racing on the Great White Dyno. Going for the Red Hat When a car breaks a record over… Continue reading From the Mag: Bonneville—The Great White Dyno

The Datsun 240Z at 50

The Datsun 240Z turns 50 this year.

See how the car is still making waves a half century after its introduction…