Aluminum Structure and Suspension

Jaguar's engineers are actually prouder of what they've done with the suspension of the XJ8, but to us it seemed soft to the point of feeling floaty at high speeds, and its lighter steeri...

Braking and Handling

Two different close-ratio 4-speeds are available on the Corvette, the normal one which Duntov says is plenty good enough for any kind of street use, and the M22, known as the "rock crusher...

Baubles and Bolt-Ons

Life in this odd box brings surprising utility and enjoyment, with dabs of unexpected wear and repair....

Acceleration Results

Originally published in Sports Car Illustrated in December 1957. Whether on fast bends or slow, when you reach the limits of adhesion, the back starts to come around in a calm, unhurrie...

The Porsche of SUVs?

Most complaints surfaced when not hitting the highway. The brake has to be applied to fire the engine. Why? It's in park. From there, the six-speed automatic's second-gear starts kill off-t...

Atkinson Cycle Engine

Just to the tach's left is a simple ammeter-like gauge indicating battery charge when the needle drops below center and electric assist when it rises. To get mileage numbers along with va...