Posts with Keyword “v12”

Cover for post Ten Iconic, Most Collectible Jaguar Cars
05 Sep 2024
Ten Iconic, Most Collectible Jaguar Cars
Many Jaguars are celebrated in the classic car community and continue to be treasured by collectors worldwide. Today, I briefly present 10 best examples.
Cover for post Eleven Iconic, Most Collectible Aston Martin Motor Cars
02 Sep 2024
Eleven Iconic, Most Collectible Aston Martin Motor Cars
Collectible Aston Martins are known for their rarity, design, performance, and craftsmanship. Today, I briefly present 11 iconic, most collectible Aston Martin vehicles.
Cover for post Five Most Iconic, Collectible Hispano-Suiza Cars
19 Aug 2024
Five Most Iconic, Collectible Hispano-Suiza Cars
Hispano-Suiza was synonymous with luxury, innovation, and prestige in the early 20th century. I briefly introduce 5 iconic, exceptionally collectible Hispano-Suiza vehicles. They were all designed by the company’s Swiss founder Marc Birkigt.
Cover for post Nine Iconic Lamborghini Vehicles That You Will Lust After
13 Aug 2024
Nine Iconic Lamborghini Vehicles That You Will Lust After
Ferruccio Lamborghini started his own car company to build luxury grand tourers. However, after the success of the Miura, the brand became known for its mid-engine sports cars. Today, I cover nine of the most iconic and collectible Lamborghinis.
Cover for post Mercedes M279 vs BMW N74: Comparing German V12 Biturbo Engines
15 Jul 2024
Mercedes M279 vs BMW N74: Comparing German V12 Biturbo Engines
Today, I compare the design of two German V12 biturbo engines, the Mercedes M279 and the BMW N74, along 7 aspects.
Cover for post BMW N74 vs N74TU: Bavaria’s Modern Classic Biturbo V12 Engine
15 Jul 2024
BMW N74 vs N74TU: Bavaria’s Modern Classic Biturbo V12 Engine
BMW’s N74 is the most technologically advanced V12 engine in a road car. BMW has kept it in production with exactly one technical update, the N74TU. Today, I briefly examine the changes made in the N74TU in five areas.
Cover for post Modern Ferrari V12 GTs: Evolution Over Six Generations
13 Jul 2024
Modern Ferrari V12 GTs: Evolution Over Six Generations
Some of Ferrari’s most collectible and unforgettable road cars are V12-powered grand tourers. Today, we look at the evolution of modern Ferrari two-seat GTs after the return of the front-engine V12 (berlinetta) layout over six generations.
Cover for post Ranking Twelve-Cylinder Engines in Series Production This Century
06 May 2024
Ranking Twelve-Cylinder Engines in Series Production This Century
Today, I rank ten 12-cylinder engines from six manufacturers that have been in series production this century.
Cover for post An Ideal Car & Why It Is Not Being Made
26 Feb 2020
An Ideal Car & Why It Is Not Being Made
There are a thousand reasons why a small-displacement V12 with manual transmission and RWD, preferably in convertible guise isn't being made. DrJLT explo...