Saturday, November 29, 2008
Volkswagen
The ads claimed there had never been a VW like this before. And they were quite right. This was the very first model with a unibody, a four-door option, more space than any other Volkswagen and a longer wheelbase than the Beetle. A newly-designed, powerful, 68 bhp air-cooled 1.6 liter boxer engine mounted in the rear of the VW 411 was robust enough even for long journeys at a maximum speed of 145 km/h. The innovative sporty chassis with MacPherson strut front suspension and rear suspension with double joint axles also used in the Porsche 911 made sure the car held the road well. The midsize saloon featured �the luxury of a luxury car�. Available with either a Normal or an L equipment line, �Wolfsburg�s biggie� offered customers space and ride comfort, enhanced safety, a total 570 liters of luggage space in front and rear and an optional automatic transmission.
The history of what was known as the Type 4 began in 1962 as development project EA 142. The economics of series production, which began in February 1967, were based on the sale of 822,500 vehicles over a four year period with daily production of 1,000 units. The price of the VW 411 ranged from 7,770 to 9,285 DM.
Compared to the VW 1500/1600 launched in 1961, the VW 411 was noticeably larger and better equipped. Volkswagen aimed to establish the new vehicle in the upper midsize segment which was beyond the reach of the Beetle and the Type 3, and to expand the market position in the long term by broadening the model range. For this reason, the publicity concentrated on technical innovations and the high level of comfort as well as highlighting typical Volkswagen characteristics such as quality, economic efficiency and service.
In the run-up to the market launch on October 5, 1968, dealers, the press and customers responded positively to the VW 411. Once the car had come to market, problems with the clutch on the first models delivered and an increasingly negative press curbed sales prospects. The most common complaints from customers related to engine and driving noise, the engine�s limited output and what was perceived as an unaesthetic front end. Since over 80% of VW 411 buyers were already Volkswagen customers, the vehicle failed to win new customer groups. As a result of these marketing problems, which could not be remedied by sales incentives either, Volkswagen sporadically lowered production to 75 vehicles per day.
The company introduced an improved version, the VW 411 E, for the 1970 model year. Electronic fuel injection boosted engine output to 80 bhp and the front end, which had given the model the nickname of �Nasenb�r� (coati), received a facelift. The VW 411 E Variant, provided even more space for luggage, and this estate version was soon selling twice as well as the hatchback saloon. Type 4 exports to the USA began in 1971, and the car sold better than expected there, soon accounting for roughly 40% of total sales. A further new and improved model called the VW 412 followed in 1972. Production of the Type 4 at the Wolfsburg plant continued until 1973, when the production line was relocated to Salzgitter, and production at Volkswagen of South Africa commenced in 1969.
Even though the VW 411/412 did not break any sales records, the model nevertheless has an important role to play in Volkswagen�s automobile history as the last large series model with air cooling and a rear-mounted engine. A 1966 prototype is on display at the Automuseum Wolfsburg. The Type 4 has by no means been forgotten. Type 4 fan clubs in Germany and abroad have been presenting their lovingly preserved automotive rarities at a stand at Techno Classica since 2005.
Source: Volkswagen Press Release
Friday, November 28, 2008
Great sale at Zenni
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The 2000 BMW Z8, the fastest BMW?
Not counting concept cars like the Nazca, the 2000 BMW Z8 may be the fastest BMW ever produced.
Powered by a 4941 cc(4.9 L)V-8 engine producing 394 bhp, this BMW could cover the quarter mile in 12.6 sec at 112 mph.
It's zero to 60 was 4.2 seconds, and going into hyper drive, it could run 0 to 100 in 10.2 seconds.
The top speed is listed at 155 mph, but I'm guessing it's a tad higher, barring any electronic governors.
The price for blasting around the country side at warp speed?
Around $128,000.
That, of course, is not counting how high your automobile insurance would go up!
The car was featured in the James Bond movie The World Is Not Enough in 1999.
New Audi R8 Cars Details 2008
Audi has launched Audi R8 in 1 variant - Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro.
The ExshowRoom Price of Audi R8 Variant is :-
(Delhi Ex-Showroom)
* Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro - 1,17,00,000
Available Colors of Audi R8 :-
* Ibis White
* Brilliant Red
Technical Specifications of Audi R8 :-
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Mileage-City(kmpl): 7
* Mileage-Highway(kmpl): 8.5
* Transmission Type: Automatic
* Engine Description: 4.2L 420bhp FSI V8 mid-engine
* Engine Displacement(cc): 4163
* Maximum Power: 425.8 @ 8,250 (PS@rpm)
* Maximum Torque: 43.8 @ 4,500-5,500 (kgm@rpm)
* Fuel Tank Capacity(litres): 90
* Seating Capacity: 2
* Brakes: Front Disc , Rear Disk
* Gears: 6 Speed
* No. of Doors: 2
New Audi R8 Cars Details 2008
Audi has launched Audi R8 in 1 variant - Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro.
The ExshowRoom Price of Audi R8 Variant is :-
(Delhi Ex-Showroom)
* Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro - 1,17,00,000
Available Colors of Audi R8 :-
* Ibis White
* Brilliant Red
Technical Specifications of Audi R8 :-
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Mileage-City(kmpl): 7
* Mileage-Highway(kmpl): 8.5
* Transmission Type: Automatic
* Engine Description: 4.2L 420bhp FSI V8 mid-engine
* Engine Displacement(cc): 4163
* Maximum Power: 425.8 @ 8,250 (PS@rpm)
* Maximum Torque: 43.8 @ 4,500-5,500 (kgm@rpm)
* Fuel Tank Capacity(litres): 90
* Seating Capacity: 2
* Brakes: Front Disc , Rear Disk
* Gears: 6 Speed
* No. of Doors: 2
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View Slideshow2009 Cadillac CTS New purchase now
2009 Cadillac CTS New purchase now!
2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6L SFI Picture
2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6L SFI
Pictures, Features, Specs, Dealer Quotes
$35,905
$33,571
3.6L V6 263HP
16/25 mpg
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2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6L SIDI
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$38,205
$35,722
3.6L V6 304HP
17/26 mpg
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2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6L SFI AWD
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$39,105
$36,563
3.6L V6 263HP
17/25 mpg
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2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6L SIDI AWD
Pictures, Features, Specs, Dealer Quotes
$40,105
$37,498
3.6L V6 304HP
17/26 mp
Estimated Payments:
$718/month* find current rates
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Standard Engine:
3.6L V6, 24 valve, 263 hp @ 6400 rpm
* 6 speed manual (standard) or 6 speed automatic transmission
* 18 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
* Green Rating: Unavailable
Honda CBR 150
Spek detail dari Honda CBR 150
Detailed Specs of Honda CBR 150 ADA disini
It is said that Casey Stoner, Australian MotoGP rider started out on a Honda CBR150. What is the Honda CBR150 technical; the CBR150 comes with a 4 stroke, DOC 4 Valves, water-cooled 149.4cc engine. The cylinder bore is 63.5mm and the stroke is 47.2mm (We can several other smaller cc motorcycle from Honda with the same bore), the compression ration is 11:1 and the ignition is by CDI Direct.
The standard spark plug is an NGK CR8E, but seen also CBR150’s with a Denso U24ESR-N.
The transmission of Honda CBR150 comes with a 6 gear transmission, with a gear ratio from 3.038 for the first gear and a ratio of 0.923 for the last (6th) gear. Honda is using a wet, multiple disk clutch type for this motorcycle.
The dimensions of the bike are 652mm wide by 1,910 in length and 1,065 mm high. With a wheelbase of 1,286mm, all this specification indicates that it is a well-suited motorcycle for some road racing.
The dry weight of the bike is 115kilograms; the full fuel tank capacity is 10 liters unleaded gasoline octane 91 and up.
We need to keep focusing on performance that’s affordable. This keeps us from manufacturing some tailor made individual parts to get the exact performance needs; also changing the bore or coating the cylinder bores with a Ceramic Coating is off they all fall out of the budget.
Okay looking at the standard bike, we are thinking what can we change to get at least some better performance. In the corner of my eye I see my girlfriend walking around with a block of aluminum, assuming that we are going to make a whole new cylinder. But after a quick telephone call with the bike owner, we concluded that it was far out of the budget.
So without the manufacturing of custom made parts we are restricted to the exhaust pipe, air-intake and carburetor. The exhaust pipe is the easiest part, we just bough a racing exhaust set. The air-intake was also easy; we just made the holes bigger so the air can flow much easier into the carburetor. Adjusting the main carburetor main fuel jet, and keeping track on the max and idle performance we got almost 32km/h more speed out of this bike. As we where examined the bike we also found that the chain and sprockets had to be replaced, as the bike clearly ad some more power we selected a small rear and a few teeth bigger front sprocket. The bike was now a fast little monster.Upgrading a Honda CBR-125R to a CBR-150R
Modify & MaintenanceAs the Honda CBR-125R get more popular, the Honda CBR125 is Britain's top-selling motorcycle for several years. The Honda CBR-125R is a fantastic road legal learner bike perfect for first time rider.
The Honda CBR-125R with its Liquid-cooled, two-valve, single-cylinder, four-stroke, 124.7cc engine produces enough power to get first time riders experience the feeling of riding a sporty bike. But after about one year, most Honda CBR-125 owners want to sell the bike as the 13 horsepower engine doesn’t provide enough power.
But why sell the bike, if you can for as little as 10,000 Baht (217 Euro, or 294 US$) can upgrade the big to a CBR-150R, with original Honda parts. The differences between the Honda CBR-125 and his bigger Thai brother the Honda CBR-150 is only the cylinder, piston and cylinder head assembly.
Buying the original Honda CBR-150 part is for people who plan to visit Thailand for a holiday no problem at all, it is not uncommon that foreigners buy this ‘150cc upgrade kit’ says a shop owner who also shows us quickly several more Honda CBR upgrade variants starting from 130cc to all the way up to 195cc. This third party bore-up sets are even cheaper then the original Honda 150cc set.
The shop owner explains us that with the 195cc bore-up kit, which includes a sport camshaft, piston, cylinder, cylinder head assembly which includes larger DOHS 4-valves and an un-limited ECU/CDI with a simple manual, the modified Honda CBR can produce twice the amount of horsepower compared to the stock Honda CBR-125.
Just when we want to leave the owner of the shop, points out that with more power ‘over 26 horses’ we also need to consider other modifications. And he shows us racing front forks and Brembo brake assemblies with disc brakes that are much larger then standard on the Honda CBR-125. Other stuff we get to see are rear swingarms, racing, air-filters, exhaust pipes, gas rear shocks, and the guy is not stopping ….we need an excuse to get away…
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
New Maruti Swift Car Details 2008
The ExshowRoom Price of Maruti Swift Variants is :-
(Delhi Ex-Showroom)
* Swift LXi - 3,99,990
* Swift VXi - 4,63,874
* Swift ZXi - 5,25,589
* Swift Diesel'Ldi' - 4,78,016
* Swift Diesel 'Vdi' - 5,32,356
Available Colors of Maruti Swift :-
* Midnight black
* Metallic silky silver
* Solid Bright Red
* Metallic Azure Grey
* Pearl Met. Arctic White
* Metallic Ozone Blue
* Metallic Sunlight Copper
Technical Specifications of Maruti Swift :-
* Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
* Mileage-City(kmpl): 12.2(Petrol), 14.2(Diesel)
* Mileage-Highway(kmpl): 16.2(Petrol), 17.8(Diesel)
* Transmission Type: Manual
* Fuel Tank Capacity(litres): 43
* Seating Capacity: 5
* Gears: 5 Manual
New Maruti Swift Car Details 2008
The ExshowRoom Price of Maruti Swift Variants is :-
(Delhi Ex-Showroom)
* Swift LXi - 3,99,990
* Swift VXi - 4,63,874
* Swift ZXi - 5,25,589
* Swift Diesel'Ldi' - 4,78,016
* Swift Diesel 'Vdi' - 5,32,356
Available Colors of Maruti Swift :-
* Midnight black
* Metallic silky silver
* Solid Bright Red
* Metallic Azure Grey
* Pearl Met. Arctic White
* Metallic Ozone Blue
* Metallic Sunlight Copper
Technical Specifications of Maruti Swift :-
* Fuel Type: Petrol, Diesel
* Mileage-City(kmpl): 12.2(Petrol), 14.2(Diesel)
* Mileage-Highway(kmpl): 16.2(Petrol), 17.8(Diesel)
* Transmission Type: Manual
* Fuel Tank Capacity(litres): 43
* Seating Capacity: 5
* Gears: 5 Manual
Monday, November 24, 2008
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
New Maruti A-Star Car
Maruti has launched Maruti A-Star in 3 variants - Maruti A-Star Lxi, Maruti A-Star Vxi & Maruti A-Star Zxi. The Maruti A-Star Zxi model is fully loaded with these features :-
1. Power windows.
2. Power Steering.
3. Remote central locking.
4. Driver & Passenger Airbag.
5. Anti Lock Braking System (ABS).
6. Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD).
7. CD Player with 4 Speakers.
8. Dash-Mounted Tachometer.
9. Remote Boot & Remote Fuel Filler.
10. Rear Defogger with Rear Wiper/Washer.
11. Fog Lamps.
The Ex-showRoom Price of Maruti A-Star Variants is :-
(Delhi Ex-Showroom Price)
* Lxi - 3,46,775
* Vxi - 3,74,776
* Zxi - 4,11,776
(Mumbai Ex-Showroom Price)
Lxi - 3,64,500
Vxi - 3,96,500
Zxi - 4,32,000
Available Colors of New Maruti A-Star :-
* Artic White
* Azure Grey
* Bright Red
* Desert Brown
* Healing Green
* Midnight Black
* Paradise Blue
* Silky Silver
* Sunlight Copper
Technical Specifications of New Maruti A-Star Car :-
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Mileage-City(kmpl): 17.4
* Mileage-Highway(kmpl): 19.5
* Transmission Type: Manual
* Engine Description: 1.0L 66bhp K10B engine
* Engine Displacement(cc): 998
* Maximum Power: 67 @ 6,200 (PS@rpm)
* Maximum Torque: 9.2 @ 3,500 (kgm@rpm)
* Fuel Tank Capacity(litres): 35
* Seating Capacity: 5
* Brakes: Front Ventilated, Rear Disk
* Gears: 5 Manual
Pictures of New Maruti A-Star Car :-
New Maruti A-Star Car
Maruti has launched Maruti A-Star in 3 variants - Maruti A-Star Lxi, Maruti A-Star Vxi & Maruti A-Star Zxi. The Maruti A-Star Zxi model is fully loaded with these features :-
1. Power windows.
2. Power Steering.
3. Remote central locking.
4. Driver & Passenger Airbag.
5. Anti Lock Braking System (ABS).
6. Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD).
7. CD Player with 4 Speakers.
8. Dash-Mounted Tachometer.
9. Remote Boot & Remote Fuel Filler.
10. Rear Defogger with Rear Wiper/Washer.
11. Fog Lamps.
The Ex-showRoom Price of Maruti A-Star Variants is :-
(Delhi Ex-Showroom Price)
* Lxi - 3,46,775
* Vxi - 3,74,776
* Zxi - 4,11,776
(Mumbai Ex-Showroom Price)
Lxi - 3,64,500
Vxi - 3,96,500
Zxi - 4,32,000
Available Colors of New Maruti A-Star :-
* Artic White
* Azure Grey
* Bright Red
* Desert Brown
* Healing Green
* Midnight Black
* Paradise Blue
* Silky Silver
* Sunlight Copper
Technical Specifications of New Maruti A-Star Car :-
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Mileage-City(kmpl): 17.4
* Mileage-Highway(kmpl): 19.5
* Transmission Type: Manual
* Engine Description: 1.0L 66bhp K10B engine
* Engine Displacement(cc): 998
* Maximum Power: 67 @ 6,200 (PS@rpm)
* Maximum Torque: 9.2 @ 3,500 (kgm@rpm)
* Fuel Tank Capacity(litres): 35
* Seating Capacity: 5
* Brakes: Front Ventilated, Rear Disk
* Gears: 5 Manual
Pictures of New Maruti A-Star Car :-
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Jaguar XKR S, The World's Fastest Jaguar?
I know I've done a lot of Jaguars on here, but this is the Superman of Jags.
The Jaguar XKR S is powered by a 4.2 litre all aluminium four cam supercharged V8 engine that delivers around 420 horsepower.
That makes this cat run 60 in 5.2 seconds and gives it a top speed (electronically governed) of 174 mph.
That would make it the fastest Jaguar since the XJ220 supercar.
Unfortunately, The Jaguar XKR-S will be limited to only 200 cars in Europe.
But that's okay, it's retail is around �80,000.
No idea what that is in US dollars.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
5 top car 2008
Price: USD 650,000 or Rp 6.3 billion
Engine power: 500 hp
Acceleration to 60 miles: 3.8 seconds
The top speed: 320 km / hour