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Cosworth’s 300cc single-cylinder engine with 90 hp

According to many, due to strict eco-standards, the age of atmospheric V12 engines is over. At Cosworth, as one of the most respected manufacturers of V12 engines, they don’t think so because small but powerful engines are still in use. Examples are the Toyota Yaris 1.6-L with 261 hp, or Ford’s 1.5-L with 200 hp.

At the end of the last century, Cosworth produced a unique single-cylinder engine with 300cc and 90 hp, as a test model for the V10 engine developed for Formula 1. It is amazing that it revs up to 20,000 rpm, which is not to be expected from such a small engine. It was the basis for the development of the TJ generation of engines that powered Jaguar Racing cars in 2003, Minardi in 2004 and 2005, and finally Red Bull in 2005.

The single-cylinder engine was developed in 1998 with an express purpose to help develop the V10 Formula 1 engine. This was the cheapest way to test before creating the full-size F1 engine. But unlike today’s miniatures, this is not about consumption and emissions, but only performance.

All of this was an introduction to what Cosworth would create later. Examples of this are the Aston Martin Valkyrie 6.5-L V12 and Gordon Murray T.50 3.9-L V12 engines.

Source: Drivetribe via YouTube

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Concept Zero Two as a fusion of Porsche 911 and Chevrolet Corvette

Automotive concept artist / designer Al Yasid (@yasiddesign), created the unique design Concept Zero Two. It is a combination of Porsche 911 and Chevrolet Corvette designs.

The front end is entirely Porsche. From the headlights, the slightly longer hood with the Porsche inscription, as well as the wheel arches, everything resembles a Porsche 911. Viewed from the side, from the front windshield to the back, we can see lines pointing to the Corvette. The rear of the Concept Zero Two features wide wheel arches, a glass engine cover, a light bar that extends the entire length of the rear, as well as a bare section around the taillights and two exhaust pipes.

No matter how amazing this may seem, it’s just the imagination of a design enthusiast, not something we might be seeing on the roads anytime soon. Or maybe not ?!

Source: Al Yasid (@yasiddesign) via instagram

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The Land Rover Discovery Sport ended up on the roof in a roundabout

When we talk about SUVs, the first thing we think of is safety and power. However, no matter how true it is, even the most modern technologies cannot oppose the laws of physics. The video, taken at a roundabout in Birmingham, shows a Land Rover Discovery Sport flipping over after running into a Toyota Yaris.

After deciding to change lanes to avoid waiting, the driver suddenly presses the accelerator pedal and makes contact with Toyota. Due to the speed and angle of contact, the Land Rover rises into the air and flip over on the roof. The windows on the Land Rover were broken, the roof, front bumper and bonnet were damaged. However, the most interesting thing is that Toyota came out of this without any significant damage.

If you still think SUVs are safer in traffic, we’ll remind you of the results of the NHTSA study. According to this study, SUVs in a car accident will flip over in 20% of cases, while this probability for limousines and coupes is 10%.

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