Car Facts

During the 1970s Formula 1 season, Lotus designer Colin Chapman discovered that his cars could lap … Car Fact #16 — July 2, 2026Read more

During the 1960s Indy 500, some teams discovered that running slightly rich fuel mixtures during qualifying … Car Fact #15 — July 1, 2026Read more

The Citroën 2CV’s engine was deliberately designed with a maximum output of just 9 horsepower because … Car Fact #14 — June 30, 2026Read more

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL’s distinctive gullwing doors were not originally a styling choice but an engineering … Car Fact #13 — June 29, 2026Read more

The 1961 Jaguar E-Type’s revolutionary monocoque chassis was actually designed by aeronautical engineer Malcolm Brixey, who … Car Fact #12 — June 28, 2026Read more

The 1939 Land Speed Record holder, John Cobb’s Railton-Mobil Special, was powered by two Napier Lion … Car Fact #11 — June 27, 2026Read more

The Bertone Stratos Zero, a 1970 wedge-shaped concept car, was so radically low-slung that the driver … Car Fact #10 — June 26, 2026Read more

Isotta Fraschini, the obscure Italian luxury marque from the early 1900s, was so revered for engineering … Car Fact #9 — June 25, 2026Read more

During the 1950s Le Mans 24-hour race, Jaguar discovered that their D-Type’s fuel tank design created … Car Fact #8 — June 24, 2026Read more

The Bluebird-Proteus CN7, driven by Donald Campbell in 1964, holds the absolute land speed record at … Car Fact #7 — June 23, 2026Read more