1893 Duryea: America's first automobile, brought back to life

Article Abstract:

The Duryea was the first production automobile in the US. The original was completed on Sep 21, 1893, and now resides in the Smithsonian Institution. A reproduction of the car, built by auto shop instructor Richard Stevens, is test driven. The history of the Duryea is discussed.

Design and construction, Vintage automobiles, Vintage cars

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Combustion chamber music

Article Abstract:

The sounds of car engines and musical instruments were evaluated to test if there is a relationship between them using a Digital Audio Tape recorder. Engines tested were Porsche 911's flat-6, Corvette's V-8, Ferrari 550 Maranello's V-12 and the Viper's V-10.

Testing, Engines, Automotive engines, Automobile engines, Musical instruments, Combustion chambers

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Plotting performance: what do 50 years of road tests tell us about cars?

Article Abstract:

The Road and Track magazine's database provides information, including the performances of every car it had road-tested since 1927. The graphical illustrations of these information are presented.

Analysis, Libraries, Road and Track (Periodical)

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