Thursday, 17 March 2011
The new2013 BMW i3
BMW all-electric that will go on sale in 2013. It will cost around 30,000 euros and will have 150 horsepower.
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Lamborghini Gallardo destroyed by angry owner after service disappointment March 15th, 2011
A disgruntled Lamborghini owner in China hired a crew to mercilessly disfigure his black Lamborghini Gallardo after the owner felt he received unsatisfactory treatment from Lamborghini China.
The owner organized the stunt to mark World Consumer Rights Day. Apparently, the Gallardo was plagued with mechanical issues even after it was serviced by an authorized Chinese outlet.
The owner organized the stunt to mark World Consumer Rights Day. Apparently, the Gallardo was plagued with mechanical issues even after it was serviced by an authorized Chinese outlet.
Sometimes this is the only solution to solve some frustrations.:)
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Saturday, 12 March 2011
Friday, 11 March 2011
TOP 5 FASTEST CARS IN THE WORLD
1. Bugatti Veyron: 267 mph
2. SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph
3. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo:248 mph
4. Koenigsegg CCX:245 mph
5. McLaren F1:240 mph
2. SSC Ultimate Aero: 257 mph
3. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo:248 mph
4. Koenigsegg CCX:245 mph
5. McLaren F1:240 mph
LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SPYDER
The Gallardo's 5.2-litre V10 engine produces a whopping 552bhp, which propels it to 60mph in just 4.0sec - and the Performante version is more powerful, and quicker still. Acceleration in any gear is astonishing, and the sound is something to savour, too. The standard six-speed manual gearbox is better than the optional clutchless manual gearbox that is clunky and operated using paddles on the steering wheel.
Although the Gallardo needs a fair bit of effort on the steering to get it into corners, it handles brilliantly at speed. There's immense traction from the four-wheel-drive system, superb grip and virtually no body lean when cornering hard. The stiff suspension means things can become unsettled over mid-corner ruts, though, and at low speeds the ride is really unforgiving.
With a big V10 sat behind your ear, it's hardly surprising that the Gallardo makes plenty of racket. Those fat tyres pick up plenty of road noise, and a fair bit of wind noise is generated, too. The brakes are switch-like when trundling along in traffic, while the optional paddle-shift gearchange is so jerky you can hear and feel what’s happening every time you swap cogs
Although the Gallardo needs a fair bit of effort on the steering to get it into corners, it handles brilliantly at speed. There's immense traction from the four-wheel-drive system, superb grip and virtually no body lean when cornering hard. The stiff suspension means things can become unsettled over mid-corner ruts, though, and at low speeds the ride is really unforgiving.
With a big V10 sat behind your ear, it's hardly surprising that the Gallardo makes plenty of racket. Those fat tyres pick up plenty of road noise, and a fair bit of wind noise is generated, too. The brakes are switch-like when trundling along in traffic, while the optional paddle-shift gearchange is so jerky you can hear and feel what’s happening every time you swap cogs
Bentley Continental GTC Convertible
Bentley boasts of a top speed of 195mph for the GTC - unusual in this ‘artificially limited to 155mph' world. The GTC shares its coupe brethren's glorious 621bhp 6.0-litre, 12-cylinder engine and acceleration is unsurprisingly quick - 0-60mph in 3.9secs. Whatever speed you're travelling, there's always stacks of power just a prod of the throttle away.
Given the extra strengthening and weight the GTC has to prevent the body wobbling, ride quality is superb - this is a seriously comforting car. Handling is pretty much on a par with the coupe, too, so it's secure and rewarding. The four-wheel-drive system provides bags of traction, but in no way diminishes the fun factor.
With the hood down, there's little buffeting unless you're going at speeds above the legal limit. With the hood up, however, there's a disappointing amount of wind noise, in spite of a plush, three-layer hood. There's a fair amount of rumble from those big tyres, too.
Given the extra strengthening and weight the GTC has to prevent the body wobbling, ride quality is superb - this is a seriously comforting car. Handling is pretty much on a par with the coupe, too, so it's secure and rewarding. The four-wheel-drive system provides bags of traction, but in no way diminishes the fun factor.
With the hood down, there's little buffeting unless you're going at speeds above the legal limit. With the hood up, however, there's a disappointing amount of wind noise, in spite of a plush, three-layer hood. There's a fair amount of rumble from those big tyres, too.
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
The Vantage is powered by a 4.3-litre V8 that generates 420bhp - enough for 0-60mph in just 4.7 seconds. However, mid-range response is a little disappointing, so be prepared to rev it. Buyers can choose between a six-speed paddle-operated gearbox and a conventional six-speed manual.
The Vantage has lost some body rigidity with its roof, but wobbles are kept to a minimum and it handles well. The ride is surprisingly supple, yet the car seems to sit down as the speed rises, feeling agile and composed. The steering is weighty and accurate, too, but the manual car's heavy clutch can be tiring in town.
A big part of the Vantage coupe's appeal is the noise it makes, and the Roadster sounds even better when the hood is down. The engine is quite subdued when cruising, but crack open the throttle and there's a glorious growl that you won't be able to resist provoking. Road and wind noise are well contained, although there's a bit of buffeting with the roof down.
The Vantage has lost some body rigidity with its roof, but wobbles are kept to a minimum and it handles well. The ride is surprisingly supple, yet the car seems to sit down as the speed rises, feeling agile and composed. The steering is weighty and accurate, too, but the manual car's heavy clutch can be tiring in town.
A big part of the Vantage coupe's appeal is the noise it makes, and the Roadster sounds even better when the hood is down. The engine is quite subdued when cruising, but crack open the throttle and there's a glorious growl that you won't be able to resist provoking. Road and wind noise are well contained, although there's a bit of buffeting with the roof down.
BMW X6 4x4
Even the entry-level 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine produces 241bhp, so the X6 is never going to be short of power or pace. Go for the x40d (301bhp) and power jumps dramatically; petrol options are the 302bhp straight-six, 402bhp V8 or the X6 M’s 547bhp twin-turbo V8 with supercar-rivalling performance.
The X6 is effectively a nimbler version of the X5 4x4. Although there's very little difference between the two at low speeds, the more sophisticated four-wheel-drive system fitted to the X6 delivers exceptional grip and traction when you push on. Body lean is also kept to a minimum, particularly if you specify the Adaptive Drive active anti-roll bars. The firm ride tends to jostle occupants over patchy surfaces, but it's never harsh.
Although the well-proven diesel engines are powerful and flexible, their poor refinement gives away their age. They can vibrate and rasp under hard acceleration. The V8 is quiet and smooth at low speeds, and emits a deep growl from the exhaust when revved. Wind noise is kept at bay, but the massive tyres generate a fair amount of road noise.
The X6 is effectively a nimbler version of the X5 4x4. Although there's very little difference between the two at low speeds, the more sophisticated four-wheel-drive system fitted to the X6 delivers exceptional grip and traction when you push on. Body lean is also kept to a minimum, particularly if you specify the Adaptive Drive active anti-roll bars. The firm ride tends to jostle occupants over patchy surfaces, but it's never harsh.
Although the well-proven diesel engines are powerful and flexible, their poor refinement gives away their age. They can vibrate and rasp under hard acceleration. The V8 is quiet and smooth at low speeds, and emits a deep growl from the exhaust when revved. Wind noise is kept at bay, but the massive tyres generate a fair amount of road noise.
FERRARI 458 COUPE
It's fast. With a 570bhp 4.5-litre V8, of course it's fast, and the seven-speed twin-clutch semi-auto gearbox is more than capable of keeping up with the engine. However, it's the breadth of ability that really gets you. With the gearbox in full automatic mode, it will dawdle through town at 35mph in seventh gear. Seventh! Astonishingly flexible.
Ferrari has opted for multi-link rear suspension in place of the double wishbones it has traditionally favoured, and there's incredibly direct steering (two turns lock-to-lock), magnetic-fluid dampers, carbon-ceramic brakes and an evolution of the Formula One-derived traction and stability control. The result is a car that grips, turns and stops like you wouldn't believe, rides like a dream for a 200mph-plus supercar, and lets you choose how much electronic assistance you want.
Floor the accelerator and the decibel count rises significantly, although anyone with the remotest interest in cars will find the sounds soul-stirring rather than irritating. At low speed or when cruising the 458 is actually reasonably quiet, and the engine/transmission are very smooth. There's considerable road noise on coarse surfaces, a legacy of the fat rear tyres.
Ferrari has opted for multi-link rear suspension in place of the double wishbones it has traditionally favoured, and there's incredibly direct steering (two turns lock-to-lock), magnetic-fluid dampers, carbon-ceramic brakes and an evolution of the Formula One-derived traction and stability control. The result is a car that grips, turns and stops like you wouldn't believe, rides like a dream for a 200mph-plus supercar, and lets you choose how much electronic assistance you want.
Floor the accelerator and the decibel count rises significantly, although anyone with the remotest interest in cars will find the sounds soul-stirring rather than irritating. At low speed or when cruising the 458 is actually reasonably quiet, and the engine/transmission are very smooth. There's considerable road noise on coarse surfaces, a legacy of the fat rear tyres.
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