The story of the Wankel rotary engine starts with a vision. Felix Wankel wants to build a new kind of combustion engine. He succeeds in 1957, when his engine worked for the very first time. Later on Audi-NSU uses the engine in some of their production cars like the Ro 80. At the End of the 1960s Mercedes actually uses the rotary engine in a sports car: the legendary Mercedes C111.
This is AMG's vision of an electric future: The Concept AMG GT XX delivers an unbelievable 1,360 horsepower and charges faster than you can say ârange anxiety.â We were there for the spectacular world premiere. And: This racer looks like it came straight out of a retro film â but itâs actu-ally the brand-new top model from Morgan. We reveal five exciting facts about this British masterpiece.
The Jaguar XF-S is supposed to put pressure on BMW, Audi and co. in the business class segment. With V6 power, 380 HP output and all-wheel drive it wants to teach the German top dogs the true meaning of the word fear. Volvo takes a different approach. The S90 is captivating due to its Scandinavian design and economical four-cylinder engines.
This show brings you the best mix of national and international powersports from around the world.
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) thrills with close GT3 racing, featuring top drivers and teams competing on iconic circuits across Germany and Europe. High-octane motorsport at its finest.
The "AWDC" is a british offorad event where drivers have to tackle tight and twisty roads filled with mud und gravel
The "Australian Drag Racing Championship" is a regional motorsport series for top fuel dragsters that exceed speeds of roughly 300 mp/h in under 5 seconds
The FIM QuadCross World Championship (formerly EMX Quad European Championship) is the premier international competition for quad bike motocross.
Monster Jam is an American monster truck series where drivers have to perform stunts and race against each other
The Icelandic Formula Off-Road is one of the most extreme racing series in the world and demands everything from the teams and their specially built vehicles. Nearly vertical cliffs have to be climbed, demanding time challenges have to be solved or spectacular aquaplaning stunts have to be performed.
Tractor pulling is a competitive motorsport where modified tractors or trucks pull a heavy sled along a specified distance within a track. The sport is known for its powerful machines and intense competition.
Tractor pulling is a competitive motorsport where modified tractors or trucks pull a heavy sled along a specified distance within a track. The sport is known for its powerful machines and intense competition.
Convertibles with plenty of power. Porsche 911 Targa - the cult classic par excellence! Extreme lightweight Construction. The Lotus Seven Twin Cam SS - more race - than road car. This car demands the whole man. The 1930 Bentley Blower. And Sunbeam Tiger. A large V8 heart beats In this dainty English Roadster.
It is regarded as the most successful luxury sedan in the world â a synonym for comfort and opulence â and it sets the benchmark when it comes to technology and safety: the Mercedes S-Class. But why is that? What makes this vehicle so special and sets it apart from all others? We drive every generation, from the 450 SEL 6.9 to the current S 580 e, and explore the fascination behind each model.
Cruising on the motorways is so boring. Then off-road you go! 4x4 shows how sporty and elegant SUVs really are, and which vehicles can make your day on exciting off-road tracks.
This show brings you the best mix of national and international powersports from around the world.
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) thrills with close GT3 racing, featuring top drivers and teams competing on iconic circuits across Germany and Europe. High-octane motorsport at its finest.
The legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb returns to the 156-turn, 12.42-mile mountain course known as "The Race to the Clouds". Drivers battle against gravity, thin air and unforgiving terrain as they push their machines to the absolute limit in one of the most spectacular and dangerous motorsport events in the world.
The legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb returns to the 156-turn, 12.42-mile mountain course known as "The Race to the Clouds". Drivers battle against gravity, thin air and unforgiving terrain as they push their machines to the absolute limit in one of the most spectacular and dangerous motorsport events in the world.
It is an icon, the world´s best selling sportscar: The Chevrolet Corvette. Since 60years there is the 'Vette'. No other sportscar stands so much für the 'American Way of Drive' like the Corvette.
In 1954, after more than 20 years of abstinence, Mercedes returns to Grand Prix racing. With a lot of engagement, advanced engineering and with the best Grand-Prix-drivers of the world, Mercedes wanted to be enjoy success in motorsports again.
The story of the Wankel rotary engine starts with a vision. Felix Wankel wants to build a new kind of combustion engine. He succeeds in 1957, when his engine worked for the very first time. Later on Audi-NSU uses the engine in some of their production cars like the Ro 80. At the End of the 1960s Mercedes actually uses the rotary engine in a sports car: the legendary Mercedes C111.
Its power resembles the force of nature. Itâs the most powerful S-Class being built in serial production so far. 802 hp and a maximum torque of 1430 Nm! But how well does the mix of luxury and uncompromising sportiness work? We check the new Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance in California and take a look at the racing origin of this unique power luxury sedan.
Anybody who had to move once loves functional transporters, which offer high payload and lots of storage space. The new Volkswagen Crafter is no exception. The latest version is established as its own entity and is no longer produced with the Mercedes Sprinter. 4x4 - The All Wheel Magazine takes a look at both bestsellers: Which one can load more and which is the florists' and builders' favorite?
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) thrills with close GT3 racing, featuring top drivers and teams competing on iconic circuits across Germany and Europe. High-octane motorsport at its finest.
The "BRC" is a belgian rally championship where drivers of modern rally cars compete against each other on gravel and tarmac
The TER World Series typically consists of several rounds held on various tarmac surfaces across Europe. It attracts both professional and amateur rally drivers competing in different classes. The championship provides a platform for drivers and teams to showcase their skills and compete for the title against competitors from around the world.
The 2026 Championship will be held over seven events, with five gravel rounds and two tarmac rounds, offering something for everyone.
The Africa Eco Race takes adventurers through Africaâs deserts and wilderness, testing endurance and navigation in a grueling rally-raid from Morocco to Dakar. Epic motorsport moments await.
Revisiting the past to portray the classic and veteran cars of decades gone by, meeting the personalities who wrote automotive history, sending very old cars running round very fast circuits.
Space meets overwhelming performance. Power sports station wagons are family cars with sports car DNA. The Audi RS6 has evolved over decades from an incon-spicuous family car to a technological masterpiece. But its competition is not to be underestimated. A look at the development history of sports station wagons shows how they have become the versatile performance machines of today.
All-wheel drive is only fun off-road? Not at all! And these two are the proof: The Subaru Forester takes off in its brand-new sixth generation. Weâre checking out its qualities on and off the road and uncovering the secret of its success. And this all-wheel-drive firecracker is probably one of the most extraordinary electric cars out there. Stay tuned for five thrilling facts plus a bonus.
This show brings you the best mix of national and international powersports from around the world.
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) thrills with close GT3 racing, featuring top drivers and teams competing on iconic circuits across Germany and Europe. High-octane motorsport at its finest.
Australian Circuit Boat Racing offers high-speed thrills on the water, where precision and speed decide intense races on demanding courses. Spectacular competitions captivate motorsport fans across Australia.
The "F1H20 World Powerboat Championship" is the worlds' fastest boat racing championship with speeds up to 250 kp/h
Caution, danger of splashing! Since 1992, the Aquabike World Championship has been the most important racing series in the sport of jet skiing and one of the fastest competitions in water sports. On specially designed race courses or on the high seas, the participants engage in thrilling races in the ski and runabout categories and fascinate with all kinds of stunts on their more than 300 hp jet skis.
Australian Circuit Boat Racing offers high-speed thrills on the water, where precision and speed decide intense races on demanding courses. Spectacular competitions captivate motorsport fans across Australia.
