Author: Lawrence Butcher

Lawrence has been covering engineering subjects – with a focus on motorsport technology – since 2007 and has edited and contributed to a variety of international titles. Currently, he oversees Automotive Powertrain Technology and Professional Motorsport World magazines as editor.

Volkswagen overviews the late, former CEO, Ferdinand Piech’s more esoteric contribution to the company’s engineering legacy, the W-layout engine. Ferdinand…