Brèves de passion - NEW
The concept of torque for an engine is the simplification of a basic principle of physics corresponding to the conjunction of 2 forces due to a point of support. The classic example illustrating the idea is the lever arm. In an engine, it is the piston-con-crankshaft assembly which, relying on the bearings of the block, thus creates a rotating movement. So it's the strength of the engine. Horsepower is the product of torque and engine speed. As a result, a large torquey engine pushes at low speeds while a motorcycle engine will need to take turns to express itself, for lack of torque.
Since its creation by Jean Rédélé in June 1955, in the streets of Dieppe, the brand with the “A” arrow has never stopped fighting to become a reference in French cars on a global scale. Although its history has not always been linear, Alpine is now celebrating its 70th anniversary with festivities worthy of the event. A look back at the history of the brand.
Some cars are not made to go fast. They are made to stand the test of time. Classic cars don't have to be owned: they respect each other. We welcome them as we welcome a heritage. Because what they represent goes far beyond their silhouette or their mechanics: they are works of art in motion, witnesses of an era, living fragments of our automotive heritage.
There are engines that you don't forget. Mechanics whose melody resonates far beyond the road. At Lamborghini, the naturally aspirated V10 is one of them. Born with the Gallardo in 2003, extended by the Audi R8 in 2009, then enhanced with the Huracan in 2014, this iconic block has accompanied more than twenty years of automotive passion. Today is the end of a cycle. And for its last dance, Huracan is bowing out with an ultimate version: the STJ.
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