How the 1965 Shelby GT350 Made the Mustang a Road Racing Car
The first Shelby GT350 changed the Mustang through a coordinated approach to engine performance, chassis control, and competition identity.
Built to satisfy a rulebook
Racing Engineering
Cars shaped by a rulebook. Homologation requirements, class limits and competition preparation explain features that look arbitrary on a showroom floor.
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Why the 1969 Pontiac Trans Am Name Can Be Misleading
The first Trans Am combined a racing inspired name with Pontiac 400 power. Learn why the badge did not make the showroom car a Trans Am race entry.
Why the First Camaro Z28 Used a 302 Cubic Inch Engine
The original Camaro Z28 chose a smaller engine for a specific reason. Explore its Trans Am connection and the importance of a balanced package.
Why the Ford Thunderbolt Gave Up Everyday Comfort
The 1964 Fairlane Thunderbolt removed ordinary equipment to support a specific drag racing assignment. Here is why the details mattered.
Why the Boss 302 Mustang Was Built Around a Racing Limit
Understand the original Boss 302 as a Trans Am inspired package and discover why engine breathing mattered within a five liter limit.
Why the Boss 429 Mustang Needed Special Engine Bay Work
Explore the Boss 429's NASCAR engine connection and the packaging work required to place its broad V8 inside a Mustang.
Why the Super Duty Tempest Put Its Transmission at the Rear
Explore the unusual rear transaxle concept behind the 1963 Pontiac Super Duty Tempest and the limits of reducing its story to a big engine swap.