GT3

Last year Reiter Engineering created a monster FIA-spec Lamborghini Gallardo race car. Then they announced the Strada edition which was a street legal version of it. Basically, it was the same car with a modest power increase and some added weight.

Well, Reiter has just announced an updated version for 2010 of the FIA-spec racer. This Gallardo produces 570hp and 399lb-ft of torque from its 5.2L V10 engine and has a weight of only 2,627lbs. Also, the balance was set to 43% front and 57% rear.Read more

Magneto rheological (MR) fluid can make physics class fun! It has the ability to quickly alter its physical property from a low-viscosity liquid to a very stiff, nearly solid substance in milliseconds with introduction of a magnetic field. Well now, thanks to Delphi, this technology, that used to only be used in shock absorbers, is going to be used in engine mounts. And the first car to get these new mounts is the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3.

With these new engine mounts, controlling the noise and vibration of the powertrain will be much easier and can improve stability and traction, especially during "transient torque events." As someone who recently busted an engine mount, transmission mount and torque mount, I can safely say that this is very true and it also greatly improves the car's comfort level. Plus, as in my case, if one mount goes, more can easily go, too.Read more