Articles by Engineering Explained
15/04/15
14/04/15
When meeting new people the question inevitably comes up: “So, what do you do?” My answer is usually some form of “I used to be an engineer but I quit and now I make YouTube videos for a living”...
20/03/15
As a junior in high school, I remember getting the May 2007 Motor Trend issue with the new Subaru WRX slapped on the cover page. Subaru had taken a bold step and decided to make this generation a hatchback. I was not impressed...
11/03/15
Koenigsegg recently revealed the 1700hp+ hybrid Regera at the Geneva motor show. Power is delivered without the use of a gearbox, through a system dubbed Koenigsegg Direct Drive (KDD). So how does it work?
02/03/15
With fuel prices staying fairly low recently, is it worth it to shell out extra cash for some premium petrol? And what do those numbers mean anyway?
18/02/15
Contrary to popular belief, if your car is topping out at 140mph, NOS is not a necessity. There are other ways of increasing power, but few are as cheap and easy to implement (albeit, if the engine can handle it)
04/02/15
There are three main reasons for improving aerodynamics on race cars from a performance standpoint: cooling, downforce, and minimizing drag. Here are 10 different aerodynamic features starting with the front of the car and working back
19/01/15
LSDs are popular due to their ability to send more torque to the wheel with the most grip (similar to a locked diff) while also allowing for different wheel speeds between the two driven wheels (similar to an open diff). Here's how they work
07/01/15
29/12/14
Sequential transmissions are popular not only on two-wheeled vehicles, but are used widely in many forms of motorsport. Here's how they work...
22/12/14
Car buyers are often conflicted with purchasing something practical that gets good mileage, or something with a fun button that makes you smile when you punch the gas pedal. When faced with this dilemma, allow this guide to help you decide between the Prius and the Veyron
08/12/14
Fancy engines with cylinder counts in multiples of three? These next few engines vary from use in everyday commuter cars to high-end Italian exotics