Evolution of Automobiles
Posted by admin in Automobile on June 30, 2011
Man is a creature of innovation, possessed with an inherent inclination towards novelty man has endeavored to find new modes of transportations. Such endeavors resulted in the manufacturing of the present day cars. The automobile was invented in the 1800′s. However, the history of the invention can be traced back to the invention of the wheel about 4000 years ago, which has been hailed by many as one of the greatest invention of all time. In 1770, Nicholas Joseph Cugnot made the first serious attempt at building an automobile by managing to build a large stream-driven vehicle. In the early 1900s manufacturers seriously started concentrating their efforts in car production for the public. Henry Ford is amongst the pioneers of this industry. The Ford Motor company has been manufacturing cars for the public since 1903. Through assembly line production and division of labor Ford managed to manufacture cars affordable to an everyday worker.
The early cars can be considered aesthetically dull and boring compared to the glory and grandeur of present day vehicles. During the first two world wars manufactures directed their energy towards building planes and tanks rather than cars. The breakthrough in the automobile industry took place on October 14, 1947 when Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier. After that event the desire to go faster took precedence and rigorous efforts were made towards building faster cars, additionally it prompted the construction of sleek and aerodynamic cars. Read the rest of this entry »
Insight to History and Evolution of Pontiac Cars
Starting with the inexpensive vehicles in 1900, gradually Pontiac introduced sportier styling, Catalina trim-level; rear-end styling, 124 inches wheelbase designs to its new cars to replace the streamliner models as well as the torpedoes. In 1952, Pontiac introduced its new model cars based on GM-A body platform.
Windshields were equipped in 1953 Pontiac models. However, the cars were generated using two shield units initially. Company introduced new chassis as well as new body design for its 1955 model cars. V8 engine was also introduced in these models replacing conventional use of straight 8-cylinder engine. The new model cars comprised of additional features of overhead valve v8 engine, 173 horse power engines. As a result of this, sales of Pontiac cars increased drastically.
Pontiac Bonneville model replaced Star Chief as well as Super Chief series models due to the new design advanced features along with a fuel injection system in Bonneville model. Gradually, Pontiac introduced its first wedge shaped Firebird in the year 1982. The parental company of Pontiac, GM had introduced J-body cars during that period. Read the rest of this entry »