tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24013606177779256922024-02-06T22:31:09.905-08:00LETHAL VEHICLESAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761858076412496694noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401360617777925692.post-27146889120718435232016-08-05T23:14:00.001-07:002016-08-05T23:14:40.109-07:00Jeep Wrangler In India<p dir="ltr">After years of anticipation and waiting, Jeep will finally arrive in India at the Auto Expo 2016. The iconic American SUV maker will officially bring the Grand Cherokee and the Wrangler to India as fully imported vehicles. While the Cherokee is a full on luxury SUV, the Wrangler is a no frills off-roader with butch looks and power to match the appearance.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Exterior</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">Launched in 1986, the Wrangler is currently in its fourth iteration. It’s the spiritual successor to the iconic Willys Jeep which in turn is the basis of design for a host of Mahindra SUVs. This means that the Wrangler bears a familiar yet far more muscular appearance and that should aid Fiat’s goal of launching the vehicle here.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Interior</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">The Wrangler is all about utility and toughness and these traits are apparent in the way the interior has been designed. The whole look may be quite utilitarian but Jeep has added modern touches in the form of comprehensive instruments, a touch screen display, steering mounted controls, climate control and the lot.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Engine and Gearbox</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">The Wrangler will be launched in the long wheelbase four-door variant. It will be powered by a 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine with 281bhp of power and 353Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Competition</b></p>
<p dir="ltr">The Jeep Wrangler will be sold as a niche product in the Indian market which means it will be sold at a premium. While it has no direct competition in sight, the Wrangler will be positioned in a space which includes premium soft-roaders like the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3.</p>
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<b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">We bring you an on-paper comparison of the New Mahindra Scorpio with the Tata Safari Strome, Ford EcoSport, Renault Duster and the Nissan Terrano</b></div>
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SUVs are big in India. Well, quite literally too. And that is exactly the reason why more and more manufacturers are introducing new products to get a piece of the pie. The fact that we have seen so many SUVs being launched in the past couple of years is a testimony of the same. We put all the latest offerings in this class of cars under a magnifying glass. </div>
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No discussion about SUVs is complete without the <a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Renault" style="color: #003366; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Renault</a> Duster. That is the kind of success that the car has brought for Renault. The Duster has been an ideal car for someone who is looking for a good urban SUV which gives you that big car feel and is yet compact enough to be driven in the city with ease. The<a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Renault" style="color: #003366; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Renault</a> Duster is on offer with both petrol as well as diesel engines. The gasoline Duster is powered by a 1.6-litre engine that pumps 105PS of power and 145Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre diesel on the other hand is available in two states of tune - producing 85PS and 200Nm and 110PS and 248Nm. The petrol comes mated to a 5-speed geatbox as does the 85PS diesel. The top-of-the-line RxZ diesel though comes mated to a 6-speed transmission. The Duster takes on the rough roads with the help of the McPherson strut - torsion beam combination for the front and rear suspension.</div>
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In terms of features the top-end RxL petrol variant has all the necessary features like airbags, ABS, EBD and brake assist for enhanced safety. It also gets a 2din audio system with AUX, USB and Bluetooth compatibility. In addition to these the top diesel variant RxZ (o) also gets alloy wheels, driver seat height adjust, GPS navigation system, leather wrapped steering wheel and a rear AC unit. </div>
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The only thing stopping it from being a full-fledged SUV was the absence of an AWD version. With the Duster AWD launched, <a href="http://www.zigwheels.com/newcars/Renault" style="color: #003366; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Renault</a> has addressed that too. The Duster 4x4 is only available in 110PS diesel though. </div>
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<em>Welcome to Top Gear magazine's round up of The Best Cars In The World. That might seem a trite observation, but after much deliberation, haranguing and three bouts of raised voices, the vehicles we will present to you over the coming week represent the cars that TG magazine would happily recommend to family and best friends, without reservation.</em></div>
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<em>So, allow us to guide you through the cars you should consider before all else. Today, it's the really quick stuff...</em></div>
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Every time I drop into the driver's seat of a Porsche Cayman, a single thought jolts my mind: "How can I get one of these into my life?" And sure enough it does this time, at 2,509 metres above sea level at the top of the Timmelsjoch at the Italian-Austrian border. The thought of the Cayman is enough to divert me from the views, tumbling down to valleys slashed in the landscape below and up to dizzying battalions of jagged Dolomite peaks crowning the horizon. And it's even enough - just - to ameliorate my sad parting from the Ferrari 458 Speciale that's lit up my day so far. And also enough to calm the giddy anticipation that tomorrow I'll be swapping this Porsche for another, vastly more stellar: the 918.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761858076412496694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401360617777925692.post-77130582294104981962013-01-13T07:06:00.001-08:002013-01-13T07:06:52.627-08:00ALL NEW MODIFIED DC DESIGN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866272d1325917909-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-2.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866272d1325917909t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-2.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-2.jpg" /></a><br /> <br />
An outstanding effort by a homegrown company, really! <br /> <br />
The front end is stunning, even if the inspiration from the Ferrari 458
is too obvious. Look at the car in person and she's something else...the
low, wide stance gives it an amazing personality. It's only the droopy
rear that is a let-down; things are good right up to the B Pillar. But I
don't like the rear 3-quarter look at all. Somehow, the design flow
from front to back lacks synergy. However, if you look at the Avanti
from the dead rear, it's nice in a supercar'ish way. The Avanti's
dimensions are as follows : Wheelbase 2700 mm, Length 4623 mm, Width
1967 mm and Height 1213 mm. The kerb weight is 1,562 kilos while the
ground clearance is 155 mm. <br /> <br />
Power comes from a Ford-sourced EcoBoost 2.0 liter direct-injection
turbo-charged petrol with 240 BHP (@ 5,500 rpm) and 366 Nm of max torque
(@ 3,500 rpm) on tap. The motor has variable valve timing tech as well.
It's a mid-engine RWD layout, and power is delivered through a 6 speed
manual. Ford's dual clutch Automatic will be available as an option at a
later stage. Rumour mills insist that a 400 BHP Honda V6 will follow
too. Under the skin is a space frame chassis, while the suspension gets
unequal length wishbones with coil overs. Yep, the steering is a
hydraulic rack & pinion unit. <br /> <br />
I've been told that "it's no Audi R8" on the open road, yet it's quick
enough to keep you entertained. Expect a 0 - 100 of just under 7 seconds
with a suspension that's sufficiently grippy. The Avanti is not
intended to be a track-day tool with a super-stiff set up. Rather, the
car has been tuned for everyday usage. Also, the car is electronically
limited to a top speed of 250 kph. <br /> <br />
The Avanti should cost ~24 lakhs ex-showroom; that's about the money you
would pay for a D2 segment sedan in India (including the likes of the
Toyota Camry). I can think of a good number of customers who'd buy this
for the flash, and some others for the potentially enthusiastic drive
experience. I think DC's biggest challenge is to deliver on acceptable
levels of quality & reliability. My advice : Don't pack it to the
gills with gizmos that will eventually fail. Rather, focus on mechanical
simplicity & durability. <br /> <br />
Nearly all power-train, electronic & suspension parts are imported. A
majority of these brand-name performance parts are used in other cars,
and can be bought off the shelf (or online). <br /> <br />
Sales & service will be from 5 DC-owned outlets in Delhi, Mumbai,
Pune, Chennai and Hyderabad. 4 to 5 mules are currently being tested.
The final assembly with be performed at Talegaon, Pune. Deliveries start
in 2013 & the planned annual production is of 300 units. <br /> <br />
Could have done with a better name though. "Avanti" just doesn't suit a
sports car IMHO. <br /> <br />
Projector eyes & 5 LEDs:<br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866273d1325917909-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-3.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866273d1325917909t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-3.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-3.jpg" /></a><br /> <br />
Neat design up until the B Pillar area. It's downhill (pun intended)
there after:<br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866274d1325917909-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-4.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866274d1325917909t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-4.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-4.jpg" /></a><br /> <br />
Bang from the rear, the Avanti looks as imposing as from the front. Very
<i>supercar'ish</i>:<br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866275d1325917909-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-5.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866275d1325917909t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-5.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-5.jpg" /></a><br /> <br />
Possibly the worst angle to view this car in. Too droopy:<br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866276d1325917909-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-6.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866276d1325917909t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-6.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-6.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866277d1325917909-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-7.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866277d1325917909t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-7.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-7.jpg" /></a><br /> <br />
Single wiper unit. Some amount of storage should be available under the
hood:<br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866278d1325917909-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-8.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-8.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866278d1325917909t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-8.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-8.jpg" /></a><br /> <br />
Piano-black finish on the roof & A-pillars:<br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866279d1325917909-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-9.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-9.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866279d1325917909t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-9.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-9.jpg" /></a><br /> <br />
255/35 R19 Pirellis on the front. 295/30 R19s at the rear:<br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866280d1325917909-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-10.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-10.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866280d1325917909t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-10.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-10.jpg" /></a><br /> <br />
330 mm ventilated disc brakes with AP Racing callipers at all 4 corners:<br />
<a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866281d1325917909-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-11.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-11.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866281d1325917909t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-11.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-11.jpg" /></a><br /> <br />
Air-feed to the engine bay:<br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866290d1325918000-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-12.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-12.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866290d1325918000t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-12.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-12.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866291d1325918000-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-13.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-13.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866291d1325918000t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-13.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-13.jpg" /></a><br /> <br />
Funky dual exhaust design:<br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866292d1325918000-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-14.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-14.jpg" border="0" class="thumbnail" src="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866292d1325918000t-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-14.jpg" style="margin: 2px;" title="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
2012-dc-avanti-14.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/super-cars-imports-india/866293d1325918000-dc-avanti-sports-car-auto-expo-2012-dc-avanti-15.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="The DC Avanti Sports Car : Auto Expo
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we are convinced that it's not a political move why should I ask them
to remove it (flag) from there," Chandhok said.<br /><br />It caused a huge
furore when Ferrari put the flag on the car in support of the two
murder-accused Italian sailors, who are facing trial in Kerala.<br /><br />F1
boss Bernie Ecceleston had refused to be drawn into the controversy and
had said that it was for the National Sports Association to sort out.<br /><br />The
External Affairs ministry had disapproved Ferrari's decision when
official spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said that using sporting events to
promote cause which are not of a sporting nature is "not in keeping
with the spirit of sports".<br /><br />FMSCI also issued a statement saying Ferrari have clarified that their move will not have any "political implications".<br /><br />"The
FMSCI would like to maintain that the FIA code of motorsport is
apolitical and non-religious and the FMSCI will not permit motorsports
to be politicized in any manner. Stefano Domencialli, Team Principal
Scuderia Ferrari, has confirmed that their initiative of carrying their
national navy flag does not have and should not be seen as having any
political implication," the statement said.<br /><br />FMSCI also said that
it "firmly believes that carrying their national navy flag will not have
any effect on the case pending before the Indian Courts. The FMSCI will
not permit any attempt to subvert the process of justice by
politicizing the event."<br /><br />Ferrari also issued a statement, saying
that, "The Italian Navy's national flag on the Ferrari race cars at the
Indian Grand Prix is there as a tribute to one of our country’s
outstanding institutions.<br /><br />"With all the respect due to the Indian
Authorities, Ferrari wishes to make it clear that this initiative does
not have, nor should it be seen as having, any political implication,"
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NASCAR's rules and cars have changed through the years, but one constant remains at restrictor-plate tracks such as Talladega Superspeedway: The crashes are spectacular and unlikely to stop.</div>
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What fans saw Sunday — a 25-car, last-lap wreck triggered by Tony Stewart that sent his car airborne — could be just as likely at Talladega or Daytona International Speedway in 2013, when NASCAR unveils a new car.</div>
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Kasey Kahne was among a handful of drivers who tested the car — which will more resemble the manufacturers' floor models — at Talladega last week and said the car could be a challenge in the restrictor-plate races.</div>
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"They move around more. That will make everything interesting," Kahne said. "It was interesting with six cars, let alone 40. It will cause some problems at times, I'd say.</div>
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"Pushing was definitely different, the way the car moved around in front of you and also I felt when I was getting pushed. I think that was something with the smaller spoiler and just the front ends of the cars, the shape on the front end; it's not as near as nice a fit on the back of the car."</div>
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Racing at those tracks remains a dilemma 25 years after Bobby Allison's car crashed into the catchfence at Talladega, injuring fans and prompting NASCAR to use carburetor restrictor plates to slow the cars. Series officials have traded one issue for another. Instead of cars running laps at more than 210 mph, now they are clustered side-by-side, with drivers unable to avoid calamity when it strikes.</div>
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NASCAR has undertaken safety initiatives since Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500, including the addition of SAFER walls around tracks, driver compartments that provide more protection and a car model that is safer. But some elements of racing at these tracks cannot be controlled.</div>
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"Because this type of racing and the way the aerodynamics are and the power on these cars, that's what happens," Jeff Gordon said. "When you lose that momentum, you lose a ton. You're going backwards in such a hurry and the other guys are coming forward with so much momentum, it's inevitable that those types of things are going to happen.''</div>
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Twenty-two of the 43 starters in the May race at Talladega were listed by NASCAR as being in a crash. Sunday, it was 30 of 43.</div>
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For car owners who watch their vehicles damaged or destroyed, they likely won't feel any different next year than they did before Sunday's race.</div>
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Jack Roush, who watched driver Matt Kenseth pull away for the win as the field behind him wrecked, admits he's conflicted about restrictor-plate racing.</div>
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"I really just figure those cars as a write-off whenever I load it up in the truck to bring it to one of these restrictor-plate races," Roush said.</div>
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To those concerned about the racing at Talladega and what future races hold, Kevin Harvick tweeted Monday: "All this talk about Dega this morning cracks me up... This race has been this way since restrictor plates were put on. #oldnews.''</div>
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As he took questions from fans, he added: "Here's the deal people gripe about tandems, packs, & they will gripe about the plates off..Its Daytona & Talladega no matter the rules.''</div>
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Maybe the 2013 car can solve some of those issues.</div>
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Although they had yet to test the new car, Gordon and Kyle Busch were asked how much it would impact racing.</div>
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"It's going to be awesome,'' Gordon said Sunday, tongue-in-cheek. "Start buying your Talladega tickets now."</div>
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"(And) Daytona 500 tickets,'' Busch said.</div>
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There are sportscars and then they are supercars. While supercars deliver more performance, for more dough of course, it come with oodles more of snob value too. Practicality is something that isn't a given with a supercar, at least if you're referring to the Ferraris and Lamborghinis set. So how do you revel in high engine performance, sporty handling and sharp looks each day of the year, when you drive down to work or even just run errands around town? Enter the sportscar. Here are three two-door sportscars coupés that aren't just affordable, but also extremely practical as everyday cars.<br />
<strong><br />Audi TT sports coupé </strong>(Rs 48.36 lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi)<br />
This is one of the most affordable sportscars in the Indian market. Audi India has launched the 2012 version of the two-seater Audi TT sports coupé in the Indian car market a few days ago and the new model brings a bevy of changes to the table. Audi has done plenty with the 2012 TT to keep the car current and retain its characteristic appeal of being a compact, high-performance sportscar. Audi has gone in for an all-new front and rear end, replete with new headlamps, grilles, front bumpers, rear bumpers and tail lamps. Power to the four wheels of the car comes through a 2-liter TFSI turbo petrol engine that uses turbocharging and direct injection to pump out a peak power of 211bhp and a peak torque of 350Nm. The engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission that also comes with a manual gear shifting feature called Tiptronic in Audispeak. Power is transmitted to all four wheels through the Audi <em>Quattro</em> all wheel drive system. They have also managed to keep the weight to a minimum by using plenty of aluminum in the 2012 TT's construction. A top speed of 250kph and a nought to hundred sprint in 5.6 seconds is the result.<br />
<strong><br />Nissan 370Z </strong>(Rs 53.5 lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi)<br />
An entry-level Audi sportscar not your thing? If you crave for a sportier package, say hello to the Nissan 370Z, which while not being much faster than the Audi TT, is much closer to true sportscar performance due to its track-honed handling. Like the Audi TT though, the Nissan 370Z has a characteristic design that is instantly recognizable with a low-sloping coupé roof line. The 370Z comes with a V6 petrol engine that puts out 336 galloping horses and 363Nm of torque. That means it can hit 100kph in a quick six seconds, going all the way up to 250kph. The car is available in both six-manual gearbox and seven-speed automatic gearbox versions.<br />
<strong><br />Mitsubishi Evolution-X </strong>(Rs 49.85 lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi)<br />
A sportscar with legendary rallying heritage and room for four – that's the Mitsubishi Evolution-X sportscar for you. The Evolution-X is an extremely focused high-performance car that packs in enough electronic gadgetry to make a NASA spaceship proud, and ensures you have loads of grip even in the most testing conditions on a track or even on a gravel mud road. It scores over the 370Z and the Audi TT in that it can be hustled even over rough terrain, an area where the TTs and 370Zs wouldn't dare attempt having a go. It is this rallying pedigree that makes the Evo-X a heart buy more than a mind buy. For a price tag just shy of Rs 50-lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi, you get a 2-liter turbocharged engine delivering 291bhp and 373Nm, to make for a 250kph top speed and an acceleration from standstill to hundred in just over six seconds.</div>
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<em>Jay is the editor of indiancarsbikes.in, a motorcycle and cars blog.</em></div>
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Tata Motors bought Jaguar Land Rover for $2.3 billion in 2008, betting big that it could revive two venerable British brands that had lost a bit of luster over the decades. The new F-Type, the first Jaguar two-seater in a half-century, is the first major Jaguar design shepherded through by the new owners.</div>
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All three engines will be mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox that will send power to the rear wheels of the car.</div>
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Tata has been a hands-off owner for Jaguar, largely letting its British team to make the major decisions on the car. At Wednesday's unveiling, Tata executives were in the crowd, but it was the Jaguar design director, Ian Callum, who took center stage.</div>
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And the designers looked to the past - and the famed E-Type, beloved by aficionados everywhere - to inspire what they clearly hope will be the automaker's future.</div>
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``It's just a tremendous challenge today to produce a beautiful car that meets all the world regulations,'' said Philip Porter, a Jaguar historian who has written a book about the E-Type. He hasn't driven the F-Type yet, but likes what he's seen so far. ``It's a combination like the great Jaguars of the past of sculptural styling, great engineering and superb performance.''</div>
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And, he added, ``it sounds like a sports car, which is essential.''</div>
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Jaguar Land Rover has been a huge part of Tata's recent success. Sales for the second quarter of 2012 rose 30 percent, largely based on growth in the Chinese market. The car goes on sale in spring 2013.</div>
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In addition Holdcroft Subaru will have special offers on an Impreza STi that has been given metallic paint and reduced from its normal list price of £32,995 to £26,995 and will have Subaru's full range of Pro-R accessories that transform owners' cars with a variety of tuning, performance and styling upgrades.</div>
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The British luxury auto maker formally unveiled the new ride on Wednesday night. Singer Lana Del Rey, tapped as the celebrity face of the F-Type for her sexy but classy image, was on hand to perform the number she wrote for the occasion.</div>
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The new F-Type is a big deal for Jaguar, which says it is the first true sports car it has produced since 1974, when the long-hooded E-Type was discontinued, the <em>New York Times</em> reported.</div>
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A 1933 Duesenberg was the highlight of the show, selling for $1.65 million. The extremely rare Model J “Queen of Diamonds” Franay Sports Berline Sedan was once owned by American socialite Countess Porceerei. Other top sellers were: a 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby selling for $156,600, a 1969 Chevrolet Indy Pace Car at $65,880 and a 1955 Chevrolet Corvette selling for $63,720, all with the buyer’s premium included. For a complete list of the auction’s results, visit dankruseclassics.com.</div>
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“We had a fantastic turnout for the Austin Hill Country Classic,” stated Tedra Kruse, of Dan Kruse Classics. “Austin loves classic cars, and our attendance on Saturday proved it. This was the largest crowd we have ever had in the 38 years of conducting the Hill Country Classic. We are already looking forward to being in Austin next year.”</div>
Dan Kruse Classics is a San Antonio-based auction house specializing in classic and vintage car auctions. In addition the Austin, they operate sales in Houston and San Antonio. Daniel J. Kruse is a third-generation auctioneer with over 40 years of experience. He has participated in converting billions of dollars in assets through live auctions. Daniel has been recognized internationally for liquidating collector cars, homes and entertainment memorabilia as well as energy, construction and transportation equipment. Along with his daughters, Tiffany, Tedra and Tara, every Dan Kruse auction is a family affair.<br />
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<span id="intelliTXT">Porsche is Presenting the Panamera Sport Turismo concept car to show how amazingly intelligent and efficient drive technology might look in the design language of tomorrow.</span></div>
<br />The Sport Turismo unites the next generation hybrid drive with new ideas for an evolutionary, sporty body concept; it combines Porsche performance with comprehensive everyday practicality.<br /><br /><strong>Body: sports appeal and functionality in further developed design</strong><br /><br />The body concept of the Panamera Sport Turismo is an outlook on a possible Porsche sports car of tomorrow: The overhangs are short, and the boot lid is large – both sporty and functional. The concept car combines the dimensions of a premium vehicle with the interior comfort of the luxury class. The Sport Turismo is 1,990 mm wide, a low 1,401 mm in height and 4,950 mm long. Its direction indicators and sidelights are integrated in C-shaped lighting units – known as C-Blades – mounted in the large air inlets at the front end. Together with four-point LED headlights in an innovative design, they define the front end appearance of the concept car.<br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160707&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160707&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br />The smooth and taut exterior skin is not interrupted by add-on parts – there are no conventional exterior mirrors. In their place, the Sport Turismo has two cameras mounted in the side air outlets whose images are shown on the displays in the cockpit. The rear body has been completely reshaped, yet it retains all of the characteristics of a Porsche. The rear lights in LED technology and the tail-light panel with the "Porsche" badge are sculpted in three dimensions, and the brake light is positioned between the four-point LED rear lights. Forming the roof termination is an adaptive carbon rear spoiler that produces improved downforce.<br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160713&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160713&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br />The new Liquid Metal Blue colour gives the concept car a surface that resembles liquid metal and highlights its contours and design lines more distinctly. The wheels in dual-spoke design have a bi-colour look, and the brake callipers are painted Acid Green. The hub locks of the wheels recall the origins of every Porsche – which is motorsport. "e-hybrid" badges on the sides refer to the car's drive concept, while the name "Sport Turismo" at the rear, Concept car Panamera Sport Turismo 1 framed in the same Acid Green colour, emphasises the car's concept character. The milled aluminium battery housing is mounted under the boot floor, which is made of electrochromatic glass and reveals a view of the energy source illuminated in Acid Green at the press of a button.<br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160716&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160716&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br /><strong>"e-hybrid" stands for plug-in hybrid technology from Porsche</strong><br /><br />The drive technology of the Panamera Sport Turismo completes the next development step towards the plug-in hybrid, symbolised by the "e-hybrid" badge on the front wings. The car's new ability to be charged from the electrical power grid has been combined with even higher performance components. The concept vehicle with its 416 hp (306 kW) of peak system power is designed to be driven in pure electric mode up to a speed of 130 km/h and can cover distances of over 30 km. The Sport Turismo also exhibits impressive fuel economy per the NEDC standard; its combined fuel consumption is less than 3.5 litres per 100 km, while CO2 emissions are under 82 g/km.<br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160722&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160722&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br />The drive system of the Panamera Sport Turismo is an advanced development of the parallel full hybrid that Porsche already implements today in the Panamera S Hybrid and Cayenne S Hybrid. The new electric motor produces about 70 kW (95 hp), which is around twice as much as in today's Porsche hybrid drive, while the three-litre V6 supercharged engine still produces 245 kW (333 hp) here. In their interplay, they accelerate the concept car from zero to 100 km/h in less than six seconds.<br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160711&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160711&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Power pack: lithium-ion battery with external charging capability</strong><br /><br />The electric power pack of the Sport Turismo e-hybrid consists of a lithium-ion battery whose performance is several times that of the nickel-hydride battery currently used in production, although it has practically the same dimensions. Its 9.4 Kilowatt-hours of energy storage capacity and high peak power enable faster acceleration, longer electric driving range and higher speeds when driving without the internal combustion engine.<br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160720&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160720&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br />The default operating mode of the e-hybrid prioritises all-electric driving, but the driver may deactivate this by pressing a special button on the steering wheel. In addition, when the car is being operated in hybrid mode the driver can select the e-charge mode by pressing the steering wheel button to intentionally intensify charging of the high-voltage battery.<br /><br />This is especially useful when one section of the driving route on a motorway is followed by a section through a city that should be driven in pure electric mode without local emissions. In the e-charge mode, the internal combustion engine charges the battery by load point shifting, while satisfying rational energy management criteria.<br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160717&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160717&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br />As a plug-in hybrid, the fluid-cooled lithium-ion battery is not only charged while driving; it can also be externally charged within 2.5 hours (depending on the power supply) via a charging interface on the vehicle. Porsche systematically thought through all aspects of the concept car's plug-in system; it utilises a universal charger (AC) that is wall-mounted in a home garage and has a standardised charging plug.<br /><br /><strong>Familiar and yet completely new: touch displays for instruments and controls</strong><br /><br />The interior of the Sport Turismo is a forward-looking interpretation of purist sports car thinking: as little as possible and as much as necessary. Instead of classic instruments, a large central TFT colour display is positioned in front of the driver; it is used to call up and display any vehicle information as needed – from the tachometer to driving data or navigation. Two monitors, one to the left and one to the right of this display, show images from the "exterior mirror" cameras. Two additional displays in tube form provide information on the hybrid-specific driving states, e.g. pure electric driving, as well as other functions. The power meter in the instrument panel illuminates in Acid Green and shows the combined system power of the two drives.<br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160728&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160728&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br />A press on the touch-sensitive colour display starts the e-hybrid. Naturally, on the side that is typical of a Porsche: the left side. A completely new type of touch display in the ascending centre console incorporates additional controls; this is the control centre for the e-hybrid and all other functions that is implemented in black panel technology. It offers the driver the option of influencing the hybrid drive via smart keys to choose maximum driving fun, Concept car Panamera Sport Turismo 3 maximum performance or maximum efficiency. All driving indicators and control functions are also intuitively operated by multi-touch functionality, such as automatic climate control, seat adjustment, lights, reversing camera and the functions of Porsche Communication Management (PCM).<br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160732&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160732&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Wide-ranging communications and control via smart phone app</strong><br /><br />The Panamera Sport Turismo gives the driver entirely new options for customised communications. The driver can use mobile online services to access and control all key vehicle information with a smart phone app. Charge control by mobile phone shows the user just how much electricity the battery has already stored at any given time and predicts how much more time the charging process will take. In addition, there is a charging timer with user-defined charging times. Moreover, the vehicle's interior can also be preconditioned by mobile phone, e.g. by turning on the air conditioner, and the vehicle will already be at the right temperature before driving with electricity supplied from a household electrical outlet.<br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160733&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160733&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Specifications Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo</strong><br />Body: Sport Turismo with four individual seats, four doors and boot lid.<br /><br />Drive system: Parallel full hybrid; 3-litre V6 engine, charged; hybrid module with electric motor and disengagement clutch; rear-wheel drive.<br /><br />Power: 245 kW (333 hp) V6 engine<br />approx. 70 kW (95 hp) hybrid module<br />306 kW (416 hp) (combined peak power)<br /><br />Suspension: Double wishbone front suspension; electo-mechanical power steering; multi-link rear suspension.<br /><br />Dimensions: Length<br />Width<br />Height 4,950 mm<br />1,990 mm<br />1,401 mm<br /><br />Energy supply: Lithium-ion battery with 9.4 kWh capacity and plug-in charging system compatible with electrical power grid.<br /><br />Performance: Top speed, pure electric mode approx. 130 km/h<br /><br />Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h < 6.0 s<br /><br />Consumption (NEDC): Combined < 3.5 l/100 km<br /><br />CO2 emissions: Combined < 82 g/km<br /><br />Range (NEDC): Pure electric mode: > 30 km<br /><br />Charging time: up to 2.5 h<br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/Paris-Motor-Show-Preview-491/" style="color: #663300;"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160708&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160708&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160709&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160709&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160712&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160712&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/photo.aspx?galleryId=493&imageId=160714&sort=&=" style="color: #663300;" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="434" src="http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=160714&galleryId=493" style="border: 0px;" width="650" /></a></div>
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The Alpine sports car brand is one step closer to revival with new progress made in a deal with a co-operating partner.</div>
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While chief operating officer Carlos Tavares says that an official announcement may be made at the Paris Motor Show this week, Renault has offered up a few details ahead.</div>
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The partner is said to be launching a model that shares the Alpine’s chassis while using its own tuning and design.</div>
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Renault says it is seeking a partner with big pockets to ensure its engineers can produce the best car possible, which is, so far what Tavares has dubbed “the A110 of the 21st century”. The only detail of which he offered up is that is will likely be mid- or rear-engined and sit low to the ground. “The platform layout is now finished, and we have been working hard on the styling. The proportions look pretty good,” he says.</div>
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He refreshingly adds, “Convenience is an important part of modern packaging,” Tavares says, “but we are not inclined to compromise too much. This is a car that must appeal to the emotions. If you refine such a car too much, it loses its special character.”</div>
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Don’t expect an update of the DeZir concept that debuted earlier this year, as Alpine says it hasn’t used it much as an inspiration for the next model.</div>
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According to reports, BMW is considering expansion of the Mini brand.
The British brand currently consists of seven models, including the
recently announced Mini Cooper Paceman. But all Mini are
quintessentially the same, all modifications of the Mini Cooper
hatchback design. But the Bavarian auto giant wants to add an SUV, a
sports car and a sedan to the Mini lineup, taking the count up to ten.<br />
“Recently appointed Mini brand board member Harald Kreuger says that
these models have yet to be decided upon, and that a Mini smaller than
the regular hatchback is also a consideration. This idea has already
been explored with the 2011 Rocketman concept, although this particular
smaller Mini has been abandoned because it was too costly to make, and
the challenge of building a more compact, profitable Mini may yet prove
insurmountable.”, reports Inside Line.<br />
New models would allow the Mini brand to make its presence felt in
different segment, whereas currently it is only limited to hatchbacks
and crossovers. A Mini sports coupe would be similar to the Mazda MX-5
Miata, not in terms design but in terms of being compact and
affordability. A Mini sedan would is expected to be popular in China,
where Mini already has a strong presence. And finally, an SUV would
complete the picture, since Mini already offers a crossover or compact
SUV in the form of the Countryman model. However, it should also be
noted here that, bring out an SUV model and a full size sedan would
essentially mean drifting away from the “Mini” tag, as this would be
larger than anything Mini has ever produced.<br />
<i>“A lot of customers would like to stay with the brand when they need something bigger,”</i> says Kreuger,<i> “and a Volvo or a BMW will not do.”</i> All Minis will have <i>“go-kart handling, emotional design, exude Britishness and be profitable,”</i> he adds.<br />
Future Mini models will also be get a new platform and a new 1.5
liter three-cylinder engine, which they will share with the first ever
BMW front-wheel-drive model that will debut at next week’s Paris Auto
Show.<br />
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the A1 Quattro’s looks alone. What they did was take the car’s 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine and tweak it to give the sports hatchback an
increased output without having to compromise on the car’s fuel
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standard 256 horsepower and 258 lb/ft of torque figures all the way up
to 307 horsepower and 295 lb/ft of torque. The improved output nets a
faster 0-62 mph time of 5.4 seconds, as opposed to the standard model’s
0-62 mph time of 5.7 seconds.</div>
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TOPCAR has popped back into the TopSpeed offices, straight
out of Russia, with an all-new bespoke vehicle. Last time we caught up
with our Russian custom car friends they were getting their Panamera Stingray 9/25 ready for the 2012 Moscow
International Automobile Salon. Now they have delivered us a little more
comfort and loads of safety with their Guard upgrade kit for the 2005
through 2013 Mercedes-Benz S600.</div>
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TOPCAR began
by stripping this S600 down and adding in bullet-proof glass and
paneling to keep its occupants safe. While the armoring is cool and
likely costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, we are interested mostly
in what the armor is protecting. No, not the occupants, we are talking
about that gorgeous interior!</div>
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covering has been removed and replaced from headliner to floor – yeah,
we said the floor too – with an elegant blend of lozenge-textured
crocodile, Nappa, and Alcantara leather. Sure, using crocodile leather
isn’t the most PETA-friendly thing in the world, but when you have the
roughly $100K that TOPCAR put into the interior, you can tell PETA to go
save a squirrel. Plus, we’re pretty sure their presence in Russia is
nearly non-existent.</div>
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The crocodile leather wraps up
the seats, doors, dashboard, and floor. Gracing the luggage compartment
is diamond-quilted Nappa leather, making a comfortable ride for your
golf clubs or whatever else you like to stick in your trunk. With our
contact at TOPCAR volunteering that sometimes the term “crazy Russian”
is justified, we will leave the other trunk-dwelling objects to your
imagination.</div>
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Karelian birch wood trim to set off all of this beautifully crafted
leather. To wrap up the package, TOPCAR replaced all of the Benz’s lowly chrome trim with gold-covered pieces. I
mean, you can never rock crocodile leather with chrome trim after Labor
Day, right?</div>
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it comes to tiptoeing the line between fantastically gorgeous and
horrendously overdone, TOPCAR toed that line with the expertise we
expected. Awesome job!</div>
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Jaguar F-Type leaked onto the web ahead of its debut at the Paris
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has us more excited for the car. This video adds to the excitement.<br />
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The sounds of the F-Type as it flies around the track are brilliant, and
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level--hinting that this Jag might be more concerned with sport (and
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We all knew the upcoming Jaguar
F-Type would closely resemble the C-X16
concept shown at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show (in coupe form), and
Jaguar hasn't exactly been shy about trotting the production F-Type out
for appearances. But until now, it has always been clad
in camouflage.<br />
<br />
The image was dropped
onto Facebook by spy photographer Chris Doane with the caption,
"Something interesting just popped up in my inbox..." Indeed, Mr. Doane,
something did.<br />
<br />
While the details are closely tied to the C-X16--nearly identical, in
fact, especially at the front end--there's something about the finished
production version's styling that doesn't meld quite as well as the
concept. Perhaps it's the absence of the coupe's roof in the three
roadsters shown here.<br />
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Whatever it is, however, it's not a big deal--the F-Type looks good. It
also looks rather compact for a modern Jaguar, and that, to us, equates
to fun--provided Jag got the mechanical details right. Given what
we already know about the F-Type, we tend to think they have.<br />
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What do you think? Is the F-Type's design, now freed from its camo
prison, a success? Or is it just another variation on Jaguar's modern
theme--nice, but nothing special?<br />
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live photos and coverage from the 2012 Paris
Auto Show, so stay tuned.</div>
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Sports Car Club</h4>
Saturday Sep 22<br />
Clemson University C1 Lot, Clemson, SC<br />
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Fri Sep 21, 2012 5:00P (Eastern time)
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<strong><span style="color: red;">WE'RE BACK!</span></strong><br />
Due to lower than expected attendance w/ past events, we are now
setting a <strong>minimum of 30 entries</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>for
the event to be held</strong>. This will help to ensure attendance is
sufficient to financially allow CSCC to continue to hold autocross
events. In the event of an event cancellation, we will credit your
account with the amount paid which can be used for a future event.<br />
Event Description<br />
THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING: <span style="color: red;">ABSOLUTELY
<strong><em><u>NO</u></em></strong></span> BURNOUTS, DONUNTS, DRIVING
RECKLESSLY NEAR, DURING, OR AROUND THE EVENT WILL BE TOLERATED. WE WILL
BE MONTORING LICENSE PLATES AND ALL PEOPLE ENTERING THE LOT. THIS GOES
FOR SPECTATORS AND PARTICIPANTS<span style="color: red;">:
ANYONE THAT DOES ANYTHING WILL NOT BE WARNED AGAIN AND WILL BE BANNED
FROM EVENTS PERMANENTLY NO EXCEPTIONS</span><br />
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<td>8:45, 9:00, 9:15 AM</td>
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<td>9:45 AM</td>
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<td>10:00 AM</td>
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<em>NOTE: <u>Even if you pre-pay</u>, you MUST go to on-site
registration to check in during the specified Registration/Check In
time. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made for late entrants after 9:30 unless
directors are otherwise notified.</em><br />
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<td>$15.00</td>
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<td>$30.00</td>
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<em>NOTE: There is a $5.00 additional fee for on-site payment.</em><br />
<em>NOTE: To take advantage of discounts at CSCC Autocrosses and
other events, you can join our forums at</em> <em>clemsonscc.org and by attending our
meetings on the dates announced on the boars. Anyone can join CSCC and
we welcome any and all interested in cars and motorsports. </em><br />
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The boss of <b>Honda</b> has confirmed a new Civic
Type-R hot-hatch, a Jazz-based baby SUV, a new Legend
flagship sedan and a successor to the S2000
convertible sports car will all go in production within the next three
years.<br />
Honda
CEO Takanobu Ito made the exciting revelations during his mid-year
speech, in which he outlined the Japanese company’s plans and ambitions
for much of the next decade.<br />
Headlining the presentation was confirmation of the return of the Honda Civic Type-R, which Ito
said is being developed with the goal of becoming the fastest
front-wheel drive vehicle around the Nurburgring. Honda plans to launch
the fourth-generation Civic Type-R by 2015.<br />
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Starting the showroom revolution will be an all-new Honda Jazz city
car, which will be reach international markets in 2013.<br />
Within two years of its launch, Honda will introduce a new
light-sized City sedan and a sub-compact SUV based on the same
platform, with the latter sitting below the CR-V
in the line-up to take on the likes of the upcoming Ford EcoSport and Holden Trax.<br />
Honda says each model built off its new Jazz platform will feature
its own unique design and characteristics.<br />
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The next-generation Honda Legend will launch in Japan in 2014
featuring an innovative three-motor hybrid system dubbed Sport Hybrid
SH-AWD (super handling all-wheel drive). The new propulsion system,
which will also underpin the long-awaited second-generation Honda NSX and the new Acura RLX sports sedan for
North America, promises to deliver high levels of handling performance
and fuel economy.<br />
Adding to Honda’s growing list of upcoming sports cars is a spiritual
successor to the S2000, which the manufacturer says will hit the market
by 2014. Honda describes the new model as an “open-top sports car with
strong vehicle dynamics”, potentially drawing inspiration from last
year’s EV-STER concept (below), targeting the likes of the
Mazda
MX-5 and Mini Cooper.<br />
<br />
The new compact convertible will be one of six new “mini-vehicle”
models introduced by Honda in Japan before the end of 2015, the first of
which, the Honda N-One, goes on sale in November.<br />
Honda also plans to diversify its range in developing markets –
particularly Thailand, Indonesia, India and Malaysia – with a sedan and a
“utility-type” model built on the platform of the sub-light <a href="http://www.caradvice.com.au/178985/honda-brio-13000-micro-car-chance-australia/" target="_blank">Brio</a> hatch.<br />
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Seven years after it introduced the hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity to
the market, Honda will launch an all-new fuel cell electric vehicle
across Japan, Europe and the US from 2015. Honda says the vehicle will
showcase “further technological advancement and significant cost
reduction” compared with the first-generation FCX Clarity.<br />
The brand is also working hard on future single-motor electric and
dual-motor plug-in hybrid vehicles, similar to 2011′s AC-X concept (above), as it strives to achieve the
highest average fuel economy of any hybrid manufacturer.<br />
Under the broad product expansion plans, Honda is aiming to grow its
sales in mature markets (namely Japan, Europe and the US) from 2.06
million last financial year to more than three million units in the
financial year ending March 31, 2017.<br />
It also plans to double its sales in emerging markets to more than
three million by the same time to take its global automotive sales to in
excess of six million.</div>
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<tr><td>Brakes</td><td>4-Wheel
Ventilated/Cross-Dilled Disc Brakes</td></tr>
<tr class="grey"><td>Front
Wheels</td><td>6J x 16 - 195/50R16</td></tr>
<tr><td>Rear Wheels</td><td>7.5J
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<tr><td>Horsepower</td><td>240</td></tr>
<tr class="grey"><td>Torque @ RPM</td><td>170 lb ft @5500 rpm</td></tr>
<tr><td>Bore/Stroke</td><td>82.0
mm/85.0 mm</td></tr>
<tr class="grey"><td>Compression Ratio</td><td>11.5:1</td></tr>
<tr><td>Displacement</td><td>1.8
Liter</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Top Speed</td><td>150 mph</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Like fine food or artwork, handling is a subjective thing. You can quantify a suspension's performance, measuring lateral acceleration, but you can't stick a number on how easy a car is to drive quickly. Or how it makes you feel.</span></h2>
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Except with the Porsche Cayman R. You know that bit in <i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Spinal Tap</i> when Nigel Tufnel brags that his amps go to 11? The 330-hp, 2,855-pound R goes to 11. Or 12, or 200. This is the rare machine that makes gods of ordinary men, a comfy-riding, unflappable corner monster that even a professional racer would have trouble finding fault with. And it's as forgiving of mistakes as they come: If you crash this, you are the type of person who could set yourself on fire making soup.</div>
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The kicker here is that the base Cayman is itself impossibly good. Which makes the R model the equivalent of sharpening an eight-inch Wüsthof to the point where it can saw through the USS <i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Iowa.</i> The R — depending on whom you ask at Porsche, the letter stands for Racy, Refined, or just Really Fking Good — was created through subtle changes: aluminum door skins here, stiffer springs and dampers there, and so on. But like all great cars, it's more than the sum of its parts. It's a singular, connected piece, a mid-engined rock star that snarls and dances its way into your heart.</div>
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<i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">$67,250<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />29/20 MPG)</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Read more: <a href="http://www.esquire.com/features/cars/best-designed-cars-2011#ixzz22fXNIbLf" style="color: #003399; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">http://www.esquire.com/features/cars/best-designed-cars-2011#ixzz22fXNIbLf</a></span>
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