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.
The Mercedes C111 . Experimental- and research car from 1969. Design and engineering aren't common for the mostly conservative brand. On the outside gull-winged GFK-vehicle body, under the hood, you can find a three-shim rotary engine with 280 horse power. Later on Mercedes equips two C111s with 3,5-litre V8 motors. One of them is ready to start, and Classic Ride will test it on the road , today. Everybody is fascinated by the Mercedes C111! Additionally in this episode: A coupe , as elegant as a cocktail dress by Chanel and as solid as a medieval castle: The Mercedes 280 SE 3.5 coupe. The noble vehicle is one of the most reliable Oldies in the world. And especially the V8-motorised version with a 3,5 liter engine displacement gives you enough horse power in every biosphere.
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.
GT World Challenge America is the premier North American GT series. Taking place on the best US circuits form Sonoma to Indianapolis, each of the seven race weekends features 90-min double-header races.
The GT World Challenge Asia is back for another season with five scheduled events for the season. Unlike its European and North American counterparts, GT World Challenge Asia also features GT4 entries.
The FIA European Truck Racing Championship is the biggest, most imposing racing series in the world. The racing trucks are equipped with 1200 hp engines doing up to 100 miles per hour. On a grid with 26 big rigs the 5.5-ton machines doing battle thereâs guaranteed action-packed lights-to-flag racing galore.
The GT World Series Australia delivers high-octane GT3 racing Down Under. Professional drivers and top Amateurs battle wheel-to-wheel on some of Australiaâs most challenging circuits in this fiercely competitive championship. Expect close racing, stunning machinery and passionate crowds as the worldâs finest GT3 cars light up the Australian tracks.
The GT World Challenge Europe is back for another season. The schedule consists of 10 rounds at high-level circuits, split evenly between the Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup. And once again, the calendar features the Total 24 Hours of Spa as the marquee event.
Speedway is the sport of 2,500 full-time competitors and over 2,300 casual competitors and their 8,000 odd crew totalling around 12,800 crew and competitors throughout New Zealand. Speedway excitement is experienced every week throughout the summer season from Labour weekend until Easter. From some 23 venues our weekend warriors travel the land to entertain fans and share in the exhilaration that only Speedway can provide.
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.
