12 Fascinating High-Tech Car Features
12 Clips
Buckle up as we lift the hoods and gun the engines on the most luxury vehicles from Lamborghini, Porsche, Pagani, and more.
Playlist
Rolls-Royce's Sophisticated Driving System in Action
From: Supercar Superbuild: Rolls Royce
- 2m 34s
- HD
From hand-crafted wood to the finest hand-stitched leather, nobody does luxury like Rolls-Royce. But beneath this exemplary finish is also an advanced and powerful driving experience.
This Car Factory Assembles Camaros Every 35 Minutes
From: Supercar Superbuild: Chevy Camaro
- 1m 59s
- HD
At the Lansing Grand River plant, where the Camaro is assembled, speed is the name of the game: it takes just 35 minutes for one vehicle to be fitted with the undercarriage, transmission, and exhaust.
Here's How a Turbo-Charged Porsche 911 Engine is Built
From: Supercar Superbuild: Porsche 911
- 2m 36s
- HD
For over half a century, the Porsche 911 has been the poster child for high-performance sports cars. And with the recent addition of a turbo-charged engine, that dominance is set to continue.
Why This Rolls-Royce Starlight Feature Costs 2,000
From: Supercar Superbuild: Rolls Royce
- 1m 16s
- HD
If you're a fan of driving under a starry sky, Rolls-Royce has you covered with its unique 'starlight' option adorning the ceilings of its luxury car. But that twinkle will set you back an additional 2,000.
How Engine Placement Gives This Mercedes-AMG Its Edge
From: Supercar Superbuild: Mercedes AMG GT
- 2m 29s
- HD
The secret to the high performance of the Mercedes-AMG is the placement of the front end engine: right behind the axle. This centralizes the bulk and improves the handling of the vehicle.
Why MINI JCW Cars Are So Similar to Go-Karts
From: Supercar Superbuild: MINI
- 1m 46s
- HD
MINIs have been likened to go-karts: small, glued to the ground and very zippy. With the added power of the JCW edition, the result is a fun driving experience not found anywhere else.
Only 18 Alfa Romeo 4Cs Are Created Per Day. Here's Why.
From: Supercar Superbuild: Alfa Romeo 4C
- 1m 51s
- HD
Producing the Alfa Romeo 4C supercar is a process that the automaker refuses to rush. The procedure is so labor intensive and time-consuming that a mere 18 cars are manufactured a day.
Here's How a Mercedes-AMG V8 Engine Is Built
From: Supercar Superbuild: Mercedes AMG GT
- 2m 10s
- HD
Each Mercedes-AMG GT engine is put together by one person, not by an assembly line. In total, it takes that person 11 steps, and approximately three hours, to complete the task.
Why Building a Carbon Fiber Car Is So Labor-Intensive
From: Supercar Superbuild: Alfa Romeo 4C
- 2m 31s
- HD
To make the lightest possible sports car, Alfa Romeo knows it needs to build key components using carbon fiber. But it's a complicated and extremely time-consuming process.
This Is How MINI JCW Turbo Engines Are Built
From: Supercar Superbuild: MINI
- 2m 11s
- HD
The John Cooper Works edition is the fastest machine MINI has ever built. With a 228 two-liter twin turbo motor, it can hit 0 to 60 in six seconds flat with a top speed of 152 mph.
Why Jaguar Uses Aerospace Aluminum to Build Its Cars
From: Supercar Superbuild: Jaguar
- 3m 3s
- HD
One big challenge facing Jaguar in its switch from steel to aluminum was how to utilize this lighter, less flexible alloy. For inspiration, they turned to an entirely new field: aerospace.
How Engineers Remove Unwanted Sounds from Camaros
From: Supercar Superbuild: Chevy Camaro
- 2m 8s
- HD
With the Camaro, the sound engineers at Chevrolet have to satisfy two opposing teams: officials concerned about noise levels, and the diehard fans who want the Camaro to sound...well, like a Camaro.
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