What is Double Clutching?
Double-clutching is usually reserved for those driving trucks or high performance racing cars, but anyone with a manual transmission can perform this simple feat. First the clutch is depressed, then the shifter is thrown into the next gear, and finally the clutch is released putting the car back into gear. The driver then depresses the clutch again and completes the shift into the target gear, and finally the clutch is released again, putting the... [Read More...]
Audi R8
Audi R8 – one of the fastest cars. The German automaker, Audi, in 2007 introduced a sports car with mid-engine design for a whopping US$113,150. It started hitting the ramp at the auto shows and other events in 2006 for the first time. The design is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo. It should be noted that Audi owns the Lamborghini Spa completely. The car was originally a racecar. Audi had decided as early as 2005 to use the racecar as a base... [Read More...]
The E90 BMW M3 Can it Live Up to the M3 Badge?
By Jo Alexander The BMW M3 has always been an iconic road car, that offers high performance and handling, all wrapped up in the subtle body shell of the BMW 3 series. With the launch of the very latest M3, known as the E90, BMW is hoping to further strengthen the reputation of this well known brand. The original BMW M3, called the E30, was launched way back in 1986 and really set the standard by which all other sports saloons would be judged. This... [Read More...]
Double Clutch Downshifts
This is Gary Sheehans double-clutch + heel-toe footwork in the USTCC Subaru WRX racecar on Infineon Raceway. Share on Facebook Read More →