Chassis dynamometers(or what we commonly refer to as a dyno) have become an essential tool in the pursuit of maximum engine performance, regardless of whether you’re building a modified street machine ...

Athletes can measure the performance of their heart and lungs on a treadmill, but testing the motor efficiency and emissions of a skid loader requires a much bigger setup. Iowa State University's ...

Hennessey says its Venom F5 supercar boasts 1817 hp and 1193 lb-ft of of torque from its 6.6-liter pushrod-based V8. The Venom F5 is limited to only 24 examples, and all have been sold for $2.1 ...

The Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC) operates 11 internal combustion engine test beds, featuring dynamometers ranging from five kilowatts to 745 kilowatts for powertrain research, along ...

The chassis dyno is a relatively new phenomenon to hot rodding. From the hobby's earliest seeds until the early '90s—with the advent and widespread use of the Dynojet—the drag strip reigned supreme as ...

When the same motor is engine dyno tested and chassis dyno tested, a different tune is needed to produce the most efficient power. Once installed in the car, the vehicle's accessories, exhaust, and ...

Millbrook, once the Vauxhall Proving Ground, has announced plans to build a four wheel drive chassis dynamometer test cell at its 700 acre site in Bedfordshire. Following the award of a GBP1.95m ...

Gearhead vehicle discussions often go something like this: "How fast?" "What's the e.t.?" "How much boost?" "What's the horsepower and torque?" Whether bragging or fact, the answers are usually the ...

A Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is positioned on a chassis dynamometer inside a professional performance workshop. The bright blue exterior contrasts with the industrial dyno environment, highlighting the ...