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Aventador LP 700 is clearly stated about the Maximum HP of 700 HP @ 8250rpm. This 2-seated super car has been first introduced to the public in the early 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show. This fabulous super car was designed with an intention to replace Lamborghini Murcielago. Not even until this car was available, Lamborghini had declared that they have sold for over 12 month's production quota. Not to mention, as the Lamborghini tradition, the name Aventador is a mighty bull's name.
At Geneva 2011
Lamborghini has once stated, that they would limit the production of the Aventador which is 4,000 units as a total. They also have 2 models of this line which are LP 700-4 (coupe) and LP 700-4 Roadster (convertible). This car is equipped with a 6.5 liter V12 engine, the displacement is also 6,500 cc. For this kind of monster engine, you can expect it will provide an amazing number of performances, which include 0-62 mph only take 2.9 seconds with the top speed of 217 mph. They produce a huge tank capacity which is The car also carries a 23.8 gallon tank to support a long distance driving with this V12 engine.
Interior of Aventador
Engine part, the heart of the bull
Quoted by the Lamborghini official website, "No matter how powerful the engine is or how sophisticated the aerodynamics are: there is no driving fun if the car under steers in the corners or looses its rear when accelerating. For this reason, the driving dynamics are so important to us." Well, they did a good job on this matter and their promise. To make it happens, they choose one of the best suspension brand which is "Ohlins" for the Aventador. Combining their superb technology and the amazing suspension, the official website stated that: "It reduce the unsprung mass and also improves the aerodynamics and leads to direct steering with minimized perturbation."
Bare to show the tank and the suspension system
Suspension and Wheel system
To let people clearly and easily see this beautiful V12 engine, the car had designed a clear view at the rear of the car with layers of glasses just like a fine art in a golden frame; the art that you can timelessly stare at it. Also, they have a beautifully-build intelligence rear wing, which helped the car to perform better and more stable by creating more down force and to decrease the slip.
Engine bay
The interior is also very legit, the control panel is designed to be fully customized to fit every customer's taste. From the leather to every inch of stitching, the customer can choose for their own and it will be completed by their finest mechanics. So, when each customer opens its famous scissor-door and sit into their car, they will feel its own exoticism.
Not so long ago, I have come across the first stunning
looking car in Beverly Hills roadside in front of a hotel, cross street Rodeo
drive and Wilshire bouldvard. It is the italian product, Pagani.
Huara Artwork (Courtesy of Pagani.com)
In the italian supercar reign, there are no doubt that
ferrari and lamborghini are among the well-known list, but Pagani, the not so
young company (about decades) in supercar industry is about to let the world
knows of its potential. It's all start when an Argentinean
immigrated to Italy, Horacio Pagani, follows his dream
to build the finest supercar. His engineering experiences from working with
exotic car such as Lamborghini as a designer, Ferrari as F1 engine
manufacturing make his dream come true. In 1993, Pagani starts Zonda project,
and debuts the Zonda C12 in 1999 Geneva Motor Show. He continues to develop
this track car to be able to drive on street. He makes quite an entrance for
his stunning car on Febuary 18th 2011 at the Pirelli head quarter in Milan, the
Pagani Huayra world premiere.
Photo of Zonda in 1999 Geneva Motor Show (Courtesy of Pagani.com)
Huayra, the god of wind in the Aymara ancient legend, is
the name of latest model from Pagani. It carries the signatures of Pagani
style. The bi-xenon headlamp derives from the Zonda, 4 central exhaust outlets
blends in with the body design perfectly.
Headlamp (Courtesy of Pagani.com)
Signature Muffler System (Courtesy of Pagani.com)
Engine Bay of Huayra (Courtesy of Pagani.com)
The design is inspired by the
Mercedes Benz arrowhead shape. Material used on Huayra is carbon fiber stranded
with titanium to give the bending ability when struck. Even bolts in the car are made of titanium. The
carbon-titanium chassis uses monocoque technique, which uses the object’s
external part to support the load. It provides an exceptional absorption from
any impact. With this monocoque technique, Huayra is able to duct
all ventilation air through the monocoque structure instead of adding more parts
to help duct the air. It makes the car most lightest supercar in its class with
the weight of 1,350 kg.
Huayra Shape (Courtesy of Pagani.com)
4 flaps automatic-adjust, 2 flaps in front and 2 flaps
in rear
help stabilize the car and maintain the gripping while drifting through a
curve.
Showing how the flaps work (Courtesy of Pagani.com)
The interior of aluminum gear box is exposed to see the
mechanism and the beauty of manual gearshift. Passenger can control everything through the touchscreen at the center of the car such as control audio system
partnered with Sonus Faber, navigation system, Bluetooth phone. The gear
shifting system is directly connected on the steering wheel for driver convenient.
Gear Lever Exposed (Courtesy of Pagani.com)
The heart of this car lie under the hood, Mercedes-AMG M158 V12 twin-turbo custom made for Pagani. The engine gives out 730 hp, and has a top speed of 372 km/hr. Also has high CO2 and consumption efficiency.The Huayra comes with transverse sequential seven speed gearbox - AMT robotized system with driving programs. It has a large 85 liters fuel tank ensure the uninterrupted enjoyment of driving. This supercar can sprint from 0 to 100km/hr in just 3.3 seconds. All of this is reserved for prestige customer with the price tag of $1.3 million
Over the decades, German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has produced some of the world's most recognizable cars and some of the most prestigious ones as well. The S550, for example, is one of the most popular four-door saloons in its class. Its hefty price tag makes it popular among successful businessmen and women, corporate CEO's, and wealthy car enthusiasts who wont settle for anything less than luxurious. The S-class is a vehicle that represents the pinnacle of German automobiles. Mercedes-Benz's two other recognizable classes, the C-class and E-class vehicles represent German engineering and automotive manufacturing fairly well.
Apart from its everyday line-up of vehicles, Mercedes-Benz's high performance line of cars, housed inside AMG, exhilarates the driving experience. Successor to the SLR McLaren, the SLS AMG certainly does the job when it comes to delivering performance and representing Mercedes-Benz. Underneath the bonnet, the standard SLS houses a massive 6.3L V-8 engine capable of producing 563 bhp at 6800 rpm. A drag race off the line going from 0-60mph takes just 3.6 seconds. The SLS engine has a 7-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic gear box with the option of using the mounted paddle shifts on the wheel. It produces 479 lb-ft. of torque at 4750 rpm.
The SLS AMG starts at an MSRP est. $201,500. It may sound expensive, but other cars the SLS' range include the Ferrari 458 Italia (est. $250,000-300,000), the Lamborghini Aventador (est. $300,000-400,000), and the Bentley Continental GT (est. $300,000). These competitors are fair game for the SLS when it comes to having a race or handling corners. Apart from the performance of this car, the design is questionable.
A very recognizable feature of the SLS is its gull wing doors. These doors open directly upwards and some drivers who aren't as tall might have some difficulty in terms of reaching the door to close it. In short, Lamborghini's doors are much more simpler in terms of function and styling. But don't get discouraged because of the odd looking doors. Pulling up in this AMG beast will definitely have heads turn and perhaps even some flashes might come your way from photos being taken from bystanders. The SLS AMG is a great car with performance at a flawless levels. It delivers Mercedes-Benz at its finest along with AMG for that matter. On the track, Mercedes-Benz has given an answer to its two other German rivals, BMW and Audi, with their high performance line-up of cars, M and RS/S, respectively.
When it comes to electric vehicle, people tend to think of
it as disgustingly green as broccoli. However, they will need to think twice!!
The electric vehicle industry is no more about slow and go-green people. Tesla
Motor is the first sport car manufacturer to produce luxury sport vehicle with
fully engine driven by electric successfully. It becomes the revolutionary of new
generation electric vehicle.
TESLA MOTOR head quarter
At first tesla started out with the roadster model,
resembled the British brand, Lotus. The performance of Tesla’s first attempt
vehicle is not quite successful as expected, yet enough to shock people what
electric vehicle can do. With a lot of further research and design team located
in Hawthorne, CA, the Model S introducing since 2012 becomes the crown jewel of
Tesla Motor. In fact, Tesla Motor uses Porsche Panamera as their base research.
First Tesla Roadster resembles the Lotus
Model S
Model S in Factory
The first drive-in of Model S is a heart pounding
experience. You can feel the interior parts from Mercedes Benz. If you are not
a Mercedes fan, it is possible for you to miss this. All meters are electronic
screens. However, the gem of this car is in the center of the dashboard, 17”
touchscreen. With this gigantic touchscreen, you will be able to control
digital instrument cluster, steering wheel controls, adjusting ride height of
your vehicle and more. Basic controls also can be easy to access such as
navigation system from Google Maps™, HD radio, Bluetooth®, USB audio devices,
mobile phone connection, backup camera, etc. You can even go on internet with
this 17” touchscreen.
The Liquid-cooled,
lithium-ion battery located on the Model S platform is the key to Model S distinguish
performance. Because the long last driving experience you can get as much as
traditional refined petroleum, the battery completely replaces the gasoline
usage. It comes with 3 options, 65Kwh, 85kWH, 85kWH Performance.
Battery of the Model S
With suggestion 85 kWH battery option, Model S has 94 city/97 highway miles, acceleration from 0-60mph in 5.4, 362 hp with 325lb/ft torque output. The feeling of the pedal is firm as expected in supercar class. The braking is way outstanding and precise. The price starts at $71,070.
Some of you might worry about
the electric charging station that could be hard to find. The solution is in
17” touchscreen of Model S. It enables you to locate a charging station around
the nation. Tesla Motors also has a project to install more of those cover 98% of
the US population and parts of Canada in 2015. Also, charging one of Tesla car at these stations is free!! Because of the Solar Panel on top, it makes Tesla be able provide free energy.
Tesla Obelisk Marks the Location of Supercharger Station
Hidden Power Connection Port near Taillight
Tesla Motor also comes up with many methods to make the road trip
less interrupted. One of the methods is battery swap that uses only half the
time to fill up the gasoline tank normal car.
With its astonishing achievements, Model S is ranked second
place in Super Luxury Cars and Hybrid Luxury by U.S News. It also received the
car of the year by Motor Trend’s 2013. Undoubtedly, there is no car can combine
such performance with environmental awareness like Model S.
BMW's "M" division is one of the world's most widely recognized branches of BMW and especially in the realm of motoring and all things automobiles. The vehicles produced in the "M" division all deliver a substantial amount of styling, design, comfort, and performance. Germany's two other main automotive companies, Mercedes-Benz and Audi have also been on the map with their high-performance divisions, AMG and S/RS, respectively, which rivals BMW's "M" performance branch.
Currently, BMW's "M" line of vehicles are the BMW M3, M5, M6, and the X6 M. But the one that stands out the most in this pulverizing line-up of cars is the M6. A higher performance model derived from the original BMW 6 series, the BMW M6 is the car that represents and exemplifies the M line-up of BMW vehicles and it also represents what the M vehicles are all about. Underneath the bonnet, there is a twin-turbo 4.4L V8 engine capable of producing 560 brake horsepower at 6000 rpm. That's about as fast as a Ferrari 458 Italia, which produces an approximate 562 bhp and is also twice as expensive as a BMW M6. The M6's engine also has direct fuel injection which comes in handy if you're ever in a position sprinting from 0-60. It produces 500 lb-ft of torque and does a 0-60 in just about 4.3 seconds. As with many cars in the six-figure range which are equipped with a high performance engine, there is an trade-off of performance for fuel economy. The M6 does 15 mpg (city), 22 mpg (highway), and 17 mpg (combined). This isn't anywhere near fuel efficient, but when you have 560 horses at your disposal and an engine that sounds like performance, you won't be considering how much petrol this car consumes.
The M6 also houses an M double-clutch transmission (DCT) gearbox with launch control This accounts for extremely quick gear changes and faster take-offs on the road. The M6 is equipped with dual paddle shifters as well for ease of access when shifting gears in manual. In 2012, BMW unveiled its 6 series Gran Coupe at the Geneva Motorshow. The Gran Coupe is the sedan version of the BMW 6 series and is also available in M as well. On the M6, BMW has added a unique feature known as "brake energy regeneration". Simply put, this feature allows the car's alternator to generate electricity when either driver's brake or take their foot off of the accelerator. "Unharnessed kintetic energy is transformed into electrical energy and then fed into the car's battery", according to BMW. As a result, driver's save fuel while producing electric energy.
BMW M6 Gran Coupe
The price tag? The BMW M6 is available in three different options. It comes with 3 options: the hard top standard M6 (est. MSRP $111,200), the M6 Gran Coupe (est. MSRP $115,000), and the third option is a convertible model starting at an estimated MSRP $117,500. Staggering prices correct? Yes, the M6 doesn't come cheap. But one thing is certain. With a car in the six-figure range such as the M6, you know its going to be good.
The BMW M6 is one of the most beautifully crafted and engineered cars in its class. Some other options for drivers who want a car in this price range could be a V8 Audi R8 or a Mercedes CL550. Besides the price of this car, the M6 delivers on so many levels. Performance, handling, comfort, and all of the known BMW amenities such as leather trimmed seats and a flawless Bang & Olufsen sound system, you won't be disappointed and you know that the M6 is going to be good.
M series in BMW industries always creates
a fun time with its performance. From this year, they launch the new product
line will be the 4 series. This 4 series is derived from the previous 3 series.
The easiest way to distinguish the new 3 series from the new 4 series is to
call all sedan models in 3 series as 3 series, while the coupe and the
convertible of the old 3 series will become 4 series.
Showcase of all new M4
Not only the number changed, but
also the engine type is changing in the new M product line. The new M3 and M4
stop running with the old 4.0 S65 V8 engine
(it is Naturally Aspirated
which is called NA). They start putting new 3.0 S55 I6 engines (this is
turbochargers). In addition, they shrink the volume of the engine; however the
new engine provide with more horsepower as an outcome. The new engine
gives out 430 hp while compare with the old one that only has 420 hp. Not to
mention the torque, from the old 295 lb-ft to 369-lb-ft. Since the new engine
being developed with higher horsepower and higher torque, yet they also worked
hard on better Fuel Consumption and lower the Emission Produce by
25%!!
Engine 3-D model released
Even though they made so many
changes in the engine and the outlook of the car, their significant DCT (Double
Clutch Transmission) transmission is still being provided as an option for this
car. Another important change they made is lower the car's weight as much as
possible. For people who want to track their car, they definitely care a lot
about their car's weight. This new M4 only weighed 3306 lb. (this is
without passengers and with 90% fuel) while compare to E92 ~3600 lb., to C63
AMG ~3900 lb., and to RS5 ~4000 lb. This is definitely a big advantage, when
you look to other brand's similar performance cars.
M4 performing on racing track
Even the new M4 seems really huge
and unique in a lot of ways, but there are some points are being discussed by
the current M3 owners. One of the thing people seems to care a lot is the sound
of the car. The supercharge cars will never have a better sounds while compare
to the NA equipped cars. The truth is people having this kind of street racing
cars are tend to modify their cars way off. The exhaust is the first part that they
swab out in order to get a better roaring sound. People not only want their car
to be loud but also want the sound to be legit. As a downfall, the new
supercharge engine will never be able to have better sounds when comparing to
those OLD NA engines.
Despite of the points that may let
the potential buyers down, but a lot of people are still counting for the release
of this new M model. The good news is people can start to pre-order their new F82 M4 as well as F80 M3 at the beginning of 2014 around Jan – Feb. The car will be
delivered by late Spring - early Summer.
In the sports car world, we can’t deny that the most iconic exotic
car is the Ferrari. The previous article talked about the German invention, BMW
i8. It soon will be available!!! In this article, I will go back in time to the
beginning of my obsession in sport cars. I believe everyone has dreamt to own
one of these wheels; just a look of it can stun you for a while. Why do these
gorgeous cars have so much power of attraction to me? Why are they so
expensive?
First let’s go back to my story how I start to love sport
cars. When I was a kid, I got the model car of Ferrari 1984 Testarossa to play
with. The bright flaming red color was so extravagance for kids. After my first
hand-on experience with Ferrari as a model car, my dream comes true!!! In 2008,
I have the first experience with the real Ferrari by one of my patrons who is
extremely generous. Even though, it was not the 1984 Testarossa that I admired,
but the Ferrari F430 SPIDER can stop my heart.
First debut of F430 SPIDER at Geneva Motor Show 2005
Ferrari F430 SPIDER is the latest model that has been added
to the V-8 engine car. In the Geneva Motor Show (March 2005), the Prancing
Horse made the press impressed with Italian innovation once again. This F430
carries the technologies of Formula 1 inside the hood. Traction control is more
powerful than before with the technology that is developed by Scuderia division
or the Formula 1 racing team. The wheel of the Spider has been added with
commutator switch or known to F1 racing division as manettino, which promotes the car’s set up adjusting rate to be faster.
Picture from private collection shows the interior
with commutator switch (Manettino)
The design of the Spider’s body is not just for attraction, but it serves as
the aerodynamics promoter as it directs the central air flow towards the flat
underbody. With bigger rear intakes that connect to the front radiator, the
engine produces more stances. The designer Pininfarina also put this engine
under the glass cover to show off the mechanism inside the engine bay.
Picture from private collection shows the rear intakes
The engine bay of F430 SPIDER
With the Formula 1 gear box in the Spider, the 4,308cc V8
engine produces 490 hp, which can push the car to a top speed of over 310 km/hr.
With F-1 gearbox, the Spider can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just
4.1 seconds (ferrari.com) because of gear shifting times down to 150 milliseconds. According
to the official Ferrari, this lightweight and highly compact power unit
produces a specific output of 114 hp per litre with a weight-to-power ratio of 2.9
kg (6.4 lbs) per horsepower.
This car was debuted with the price range from $186,925 to
$217,318 in the United States. It offers
the default brake with carbon-ceramic disc co-developed with Brembo and Bosch. Moreover,
the engine has been decreased in size to compact into the engine bay.
The Spider that changes everything...
Exotic car is like a fine art, that people willing to pay
the price to appreciate it. Ferrari becomes the masterpiece that make track
performance car available to the everyday road. It’s all about the story of the
making, design, and performance of the car that can make people around the
world fall for this Italian Innovation.
The BMW i8 Futuristic. Sleek. Advanced. Extraordinary. These are some of the words
to describe the all-new 2014 BMW i8. From a potential consumer's
perspective, this car is not only grand in its styling and appearance,
but also carries the badge of one the world's top motoring companies,
BMW. With a name such as this, you know that it's going to be good. The BMW i8 was officially unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt International
Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany. BMW's "i" line of vehicles is the
company's first ever range of hybrid/plug-in These vehicles include the
BMW i3 and i8. The i8 features two types of engines. The first is a
turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, capable of producing 231
bhp and 236 lb-ft of torque. The second type of engine is an electric
motor which produces 131 bhp and 184 lb-ft of torque. Combined, these
two different types of engines produce 362 bhp and 420 lb-ft f torque.
The electric motor in the i8 takes about 3.5 hours to fully charge the
98 kW engine. 0-60 mph for the i8 takes about 4.4 seconds, which is
pretty fast for hybrid car standards. The i8 can travel up to 94 mpg.
(BMW i8 Concept Vehicle)
It's not everyday you see a car such as
the i8 and if you do, you'll be surprised at the price tag the i8 comes
with. The BMW i8 starts at an estimated MSRP $135,700, making it the
second most expensive production car for BMW. The most expensive BMW
production car is the 760Li. (bmwusa.com).
The BMW i8 will be available in the U.S. in spring of 2014. BMW UK has
actually launched a website that will enable consumers to build their
very own i8. They can mix and match different options for the car,
choose exterior paints, and design the interior as well (Build your own i8).
Above is the official BMW i8 launch
video. This video suits the car in the sense that it captures the
uniqueness and quality design of the i8.
