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Monday, February 12, 2018
If It Ain't Broke, Why Fix It
Here Is Why The Porsche 911 Is Still Rear-Engined
Porsche has stuck with a rear-engine bias for their 911 sports car for decades. Originally a carryover from the days of the 356 (and by extension the Beetle), Porsche’s 911 has had the engine slung out behind the rear axle since its inception, with two motorsport-induced exceptions: The 911 GT1 of the late 1990s, and the current 911 RSR, both mid-engine layouts.
So, is this rear-engine layout an anachronistic leftover from yesteryear, or does it still make sense for the German sports car maker to produce the ass-engine machine? Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained has produced this short-yet-entertaining video to give us some idea of the reasoning behind the design. Click play and nerd out.
The
video breaks down a few of the reasons Porsche might be sticking with
the 911's layout; including weight transfer under braking, weight
transfer under acceleration, and fun-to-drive rear-wheel bias in
all-wheel-drive cars. It’s a thorough argument, addressed from both
sides, laying out the pros and cons therein. The fact is, if Porsche can
produce a 700+ horsepower turbocharged rear-drive monster in the
current GT2 RS, and not only maintain driveability, but set lap records
in the process, it’s a layout that has proved itself.
Video link (Jalopnik.com)
Porsche has stuck with a rear-engine bias for their 911 sports car for decades. Originally a carryover from the days of the 356 (and by extension the Beetle), Porsche’s 911 has had the engine slung out behind the rear axle since its inception, with two motorsport-induced exceptions: The 911 GT1 of the late 1990s, and the current 911 RSR, both mid-engine layouts.
So, is this rear-engine layout an anachronistic leftover from yesteryear, or does it still make sense for the German sports car maker to produce the ass-engine machine? Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained has produced this short-yet-entertaining video to give us some idea of the reasoning behind the design. Click play and nerd out.
Video link (Jalopnik.com)
I Do Agree With This
Mike Rowe Explains Why College Is A Really Dumb Idea And Gives An Option B
If only Mike Rowe were around to talk some sense into my parents and about 100 million other people still in debt. The former host of Dirty Jobs makes some great points in this video for Attn: and explains how college is a bad choice for millions of people. He also give a perfectly acceptable option B – community college or a trade school.
And if you (or your parents) don’t believe Rowe, he’s got numbers to back it up. He graduated with a degree that cost $12,500 to obtain. That same degree now costs $80K.
(BroBible.com)
If only Mike Rowe were around to talk some sense into my parents and about 100 million other people still in debt. The former host of Dirty Jobs makes some great points in this video for Attn: and explains how college is a bad choice for millions of people. He also give a perfectly acceptable option B – community college or a trade school.
And if you (or your parents) don’t believe Rowe, he’s got numbers to back it up. He graduated with a degree that cost $12,500 to obtain. That same degree now costs $80K.
“Lending money to kids who can’t pay it back to educate them for jobs that don’t exist anymore is a bad idea.”Preach, Mike!
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That's Some Insane Resell Value
2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta with 57 miles on odo is on sale for 3X its original price
Ferrari built a total of 400 examples of the 458 Speciale A, and that what makes it very unique. Though it may be difficult to get your hands on one, we can assure you that it isn’t impossible.
The example you are looking at in these photos is one of the rarest models. Making it even more desirable is the fact that it only has 57 miles (91 kilometers) on its odometer despite it being a 2015 model. In other words, it is good as new and has barely been used.
A couple of years ago, this model had a base price of £228,682, which is quite reasonable for a rare Italian exotic car. But currently, this model is listed online at AutoTrader, sold by Amari, with an asking price of £719,994. That is equivalent to around $1,019,280 at current exchange rates, and like I said earlier, it is triple the amount of what the original owner paid for it, making him a lot of money when this car gets sold.
This example is finished in Ferrari’s signature Rosso Corsa hue, and a tricolore stripe. Inside, the cabin is finished in Alcantara with red stitching.
(4WheelNews.com)
Ferrari built a total of 400 examples of the 458 Speciale A, and that what makes it very unique. Though it may be difficult to get your hands on one, we can assure you that it isn’t impossible.
The example you are looking at in these photos is one of the rarest models. Making it even more desirable is the fact that it only has 57 miles (91 kilometers) on its odometer despite it being a 2015 model. In other words, it is good as new and has barely been used.
A couple of years ago, this model had a base price of £228,682, which is quite reasonable for a rare Italian exotic car. But currently, this model is listed online at AutoTrader, sold by Amari, with an asking price of £719,994. That is equivalent to around $1,019,280 at current exchange rates, and like I said earlier, it is triple the amount of what the original owner paid for it, making him a lot of money when this car gets sold.
This example is finished in Ferrari’s signature Rosso Corsa hue, and a tricolore stripe. Inside, the cabin is finished in Alcantara with red stitching.
(4WheelNews.com)
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