High-performance cars shoot flames because unburned fuel has nowhere to go when the throttle is closed. McLaren owners have discovered a technique for brake-boosting their twin-turbo V8 engines that results…
High-performance cars shoot flames because unburned fuel has nowhere to go when the throttle is closed. McLaren owners have discovered a technique for brake-boosting their twin-turbo V8 engines that results in an impressive display of external combustion.
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Marcus Vance
Senior Track & Performance Editor at Auto News Magazine. Veteran automotive journalist specializing in chassis dynamics, apex telemetry, track-day specials, and high-revving mechanical purity.
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