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Stopping the World! Together

Stopping the World! Together

R1 Concepts thrived because of our incredible team. We worked together as one team. Thank you for being here with us: let’s make 2021 even better. We collected our favorite moments – watch our video. We’re in this together Help slow spread of COVID-19 Wear cloth face coverings and remain 6 feet apart. Get R1 […]

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Great Braking Matters: Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

The Jeep Cherokee (KL) is a crossover SUV manufactured by the Jeep marque owned by Stellantis North America since 2021. It was introduced for the 2014 model year and was positioned between the smaller Compass and larger Grand Cherokee in the Jeep lineup. Production of the Jeep Cherokee at its assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois […]

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Great Braking Matters: Toyota 4Runner

The Toyota 4Runner is an SUV marketed globally since 1984. It was originally a compact SUV with a fiberglass shell over the bed, but it has since evolved into a mid-size SUV. The Toyota 4Runner is currently in its fifth generation, but the 2002 model belongs to the third generation, which was in production for […]

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Great Braking Matters: Ford Mustang GT

When you drive a car that has a lot of power, you need to make sure you also have great brakes. The 2015 Mustang GT, for example, offers up 435 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. That’s due to the upgrades the 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 received for the 2015 model year. In short, this is […]

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Great Braking Matters: Subaru WRX STI

For anyone who enjoys a great, fast car, the 2013 Subaru WRX STI remains a popular choice. That model year offered a 2.5-liter intercooled and turbocharged 4-cylinder BOXER engine, which was exclusively offered in the STI model. With 305 hp at 6,000 rpm and an impressive 290 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, the WRX […]

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R1 Concepts Joins GenRight at King of the Hammers

(A Write-up From GenRight) This year, Jordan Pellegrino and co-driver Gunnar Velasquez drove the #98 GenRight/Mickey Thompson racecar in Saturday’s 4400 unlimited class main race, the Race of Kings. The car, named the “LamBROghini,” boasts front and rear independent suspension and portals that give the car an extra 4 plus inches of ground clearance over […]

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Great Braking Matters: Mazda Miata

There are a myriad of different reasons why the 1997 Mazda Miata is considered a favored make and model by sports car enthusiasts everywhere. For starters, many agree that the car is just fun to drive – full stop. It has a high top speed, maneuvers incredibly well, and offers near perfect weight distribution. It’s […]

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