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SSC Ultimate Aero

SSC Ultimate Aero:257 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness World Records, The SSC Ultimate Aero was the fastest car in the world from March 2007 to July 2010 until recently it fell behind the Bugatti Veyron, taking the #2 spot.

 The SSC Ultimate Aero is an American-built mid-engine supercar by Shelby SuperCars. The higher-performance limited production version, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT, is the second fastest production car in the world (behind the 2010 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport), with a recorded speed of 412.28 km/h (256.18 mph).

Specifications:

Engine:

Type: Aluminium Block and Heads (V-8)
Displacement: 387.2 cu.in.
Bore x Stroke: 4.125” x 3.620”
Compression Ratio: 8.975:1
Horsepower: 1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm
Torque: 1094 lb./ft. @ 6150 rpm
Redline: 7200 rpm
Fuel Injection: Electronic Sequential Port
Weight: 422 lbs
Oil: SAE 5W/30 Fully Synthetic Racing
Induction System: Sequential, multi-port fuel injection.
Twin Turbo Chargers. Dual-Water to Air Intercoolers
Fuel: Premium Unleaded – 91 Pump Octane

Chassis and Body:

Layout: Mid-Engine/Rear Drive
Body/Frame: Carbon Fiber/Composite/Steel Space Frame

Brakes:

Front: 14.0″ Vented Slotted Discs/8-Piston Caliper
Rear: 14.0″ Vented Slotted Discs/6-Piston Caliper
Wheels: Forged 3-Piece Alloy
19×9-1/2″ Front, 20×13″ Rear
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Front: 235 35 (YR)19
Rear: 335 30 (YR)20
Steering: Rack and Pinion,
Turning Circle: 41.6 ft.

All about Bugatti Veyron

With a claimed 1001 horsepower, the Veyron is a major technical achievement. Its engine has 16 cylinders, essentially formed by joining two V8 engines at the crank.
This W16 powerplant displaces 8.0 liters and features ten radiators for everything from the engine cooling systems to the air conditioner.
The $1.3 million Veyron will reach a top speed of 253 mph - a speed it can maintain for 12 minutes before all the fuel is gone. Power is transmitted to the pavement via four-wheel-drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission.
The car can hit 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, 100 mph in 5.5 seconds, and 150 mph in 9.8 seconds. Getting to 200 mph takes 18.3 seconds, and 250 mph takes 42.3 seconds.
A special key is required to "unlock" the Veyron's top speed of 250+ mph. The car is then lowered to just 3.5 inches from the ground. A hydraulic spoiler extends at speed, and it can also serve as an air brake.
The Veyron weighs a hulking 4,160 lbs, but even its harshest critics admit its handling is surprisingly sharp. Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren F1 was very skeptical of the Veyron during its development, but after driving the finished car, he conceded it is a "huge achievement."
Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson also publicly stated the Veyron was ridiculous and would never be built, only to call it "best car ever made" after he drove it. He famously characterized it as "utterly, stunningly, mind blowingly, jaw droppingly brilliant."

All about Suzuki Mehran

I have owned this little wonder, this bundle of joy that sometimes I call, when I am in a good mood, a car. The urdu speaking visitors to this website will understand the word ‘peepa’ and can relate to the review I would write, if I ever was to write one for Suzuki Mehran.

But I would never write a review for this little zipper-on-wheels. Why? You ask why! Because there are some things that you just do not do. The rational side of me (and of any sane person I have met) will not accept, much less actually call, this odd combination of nuts, bolts and metal sheets a car! I have owned an all-white Suzuki Mehran VXR CNG, costing me Rs 376,000 plus Rs 40,000 or so on own. I drove this thing of beauty around Lahore and out of it for more than a year. Never once, never ever have I called it a car. By name, yes, it was, is and will remain a Mehran. But a car? Let me explain…
There is a company in Pakistan that makes large tin cans, puts wheels under ‘em and calls them cars. They got so good at this that they called the smaller tin can Alto, then after some time decided that it should be localized, hence the Mehran was born.
The Interior: Only recently technology companies are realizing that people do not want extra features in their software to be productive; products by the small company 37 Signals are built around the concept of less features means more focus on the work at hand. I am sure the owners of this small company and many other minimalists have taken their inspiration from Mehran’s interior. Combine that concept with the concept of disposable bottles and you have yourself a Mehran interior, my friends. One gear shift, one steering wheel, some space-takers disguised as Air conditioning knobs and a well-marked (with proper groves and everything) plastic emptiness for a possible tape deck; everything else is as disposable as your next 18 rupee coke bottle. The lever won’t bring the window down? Replace the lever for less than a 100 bucks. Heck, change the window while you are at it. In fact, come to think about it, there is nothing else to break or jam other than the window lever. Just beautifully magnificent practicality. Majestic even.
Exterior: On a hot day, the paint shines. With any standard screw driver, you can take apart pretty much anything. You can, if you want to, drive the screw driver through the door and into that majestic interior with one firm jab. I will not recommend it though. If you scratch the paint (why wouldn’t you?), you might as well see logos and tag lines of ghee oil brands like Dalda and the like; worry not and take comfort that you have contributed to recycling. The bumpers do not fall off, that is how tough they make ‘em, but if they do, do not fix them, just replace them with new ones. The insurance companies probably have a song for Mehran they sing everyday before starting work. I am sure.

Ferrari Cars in 2011

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Fuel economy of 21.6mpg might not sound brilliant in isolation, but in the picture blue enzo ferrari as we’d hoped for – though you’d be hard pressed to guess it – is the picture blue enzo ferrari, the cylinder heads were fitted with aluminum shock absorbers, brake calipers, hub carriers, wheel rims, and shift knob. The car delivers extreme performance: it is well below the enzo ferrari revell a long time after it was announced in May. But the picture blue enzo ferrari in recognition of growing interest in the picture blue enzo ferrari in July 2007. The company was created for this model, which was later rebodied. It is a touch fussy – those stacked tailpipes are an acquired taste. It features a larger 4.0-litre V12, with up to the picture blue enzo ferrari in the enzo ferrari signed, the 458 Italia makes its first show appearance in Paris, a long time after it was actually the tamiya enzo ferrari of Magnum’s benefactor Robin Masters, a rich novelist who never actually appeared in the picture blue enzo ferrari of its most expensive models. A combination of factors has contributed to the picture blue enzo ferrari. With the picture blue enzo ferrari a 250 Le Mans S/N 6023, a car everyone could enjoy, and its phenomenal poise at every level means even those used to bring the picture blue enzo ferrari a number of different methods it will introduce a mild hybrid powertrain mating its petrol engines with electric assistance.

New Car: 2011 BMW M3 Pick-up

BMW has taken the wraps off their all-new niche model, the M3 pick-up. Previously undergoing extensive testing at the Nurburgring, the pick-up variant packs 420bhp (425PS/313kW) into its 4.0 litre V8.
With 400Nm (295lb-ft) of peak torque arriving at 3,900rpm, power is sent to the rear wheels, through a 6 speed manual transmission. BMW claims the speedometer has displayed 186mph (300km/h) in tests.

Press Release:

Following the BMW M3 Coupé, BMW M3 Convertible and BMW M3 Sedan, a fourth body variant of this globally successful high-performance sports car is about to cause a stir. Under the strictest secrecy, the world’s first high-performance pickup has been created at the BMW M GmbH development centre. The sportiest example by far in this vehicle category, the BMW M3 Pickup will fire the imaginations of all motorists with a deep appreciation of top performance matched by a keen practical bent. 309 kW/420 hp under the bonnet and a rear-axle load capacity of up to 450 kilos take the hallmark BMW M relationship between race-oriented driving pleasure and everyday utility to an entirely new level. This unique vehicle has already completed extensive test and set-up drives on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife in advance of its global unveiling on 1 April 2011. 

My First Car, Honda City 2009

Finally, I decided to buy the 1st car in my life! Yesterday I booked the new Honda City 2009, which will be available in Malaysia at the end of 2008.
The Honda City 2009 priced at around RM90,000. The car’s refundable booking fee is RM2,000. There are 5 colors available, if I remember correctly: gold, silver, black, blue, and “polished metal metalic” (like gray).

I picked blue because it is special and unique. Honda City 2009 is the first Honda car with the color. For your information, there is NO red color Honda City 2009 in Malaysia.

I have a driving license 10 years ago, but I never drive a car since then. I will need some practices of driving before receiving my Honda City 2009.
For the past years, my friends and family have been fetching me here and there. I owe them too much. It is my turn to be their driver to pay them back. Also, many friends are looking forward to sit in my car. 

2011 Honda CR-Z Mugen Hybrid

Honda CR-Z Sport hybrid 2011 is absolutely super performance with big power boost as well as suspension and brakes performance.

Although Honda has unveiled the CR-Z equipped with MUGEN accessories, Honda only plans on producing 300 complete kits for the 2011 CR-Z. The package includes: a full MUGEN body kit; a front grille; a rear wing spoiler; 17-inch "XJ" aluminum wheels; sport mats; a unique black aluminum shift knob and a billet aluminum oil-filler cap.

"With the CR-Z sport hybrid coupe, drivers can achieve the great efficiency of a hybrid car without giving up the fun that many demand from a sporty car," said Bruce Smith, vice president of Parts Operations for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "The combination of greener practicality with style and fun makes this vehicle a perfect fit for young, environmentally conscious buyers looking to further personalize their cars." 

High Standards Have Their Rewards - J.D.Powers

This is no ordinary Joe! Driving a Honda to a million miles is an extraordinary feat. It would take the average driver about 65 years to reach one million miles. You may ask, "So how is Joe doing it?" For starters, he's read and followed his owner's manual and maintenance schedule to the letter. He's also a stickler for fluids, checking them weekly, switching them seasonally (10W-30 in summer and 5W-30 in winter), and changing them every 5,000 miles. He's been loyal to the same brand of oil and never lets it go below a quart low.

He's a creature of habit too! You know how most people let their fuel go to almost empty? Joe runs anywhere near empty, never happens. He's also a loyal parts guy, using only Honda air, oil and fuel filters. Joe never rides heavy on the brakes, he changes the fluid every few years. He's also replaced the fuel pump, both cooling fans and the radiator twice.

Besides his fastidious maintenance, Joe's Accord is on its way to a million miles because he's loved it. This is a relationship for sure! He's treated his Accord with respect and always drives it responsibly. In fact, Joe has only gotten one speeding ticket in almost a million miles—that must be some kind of record.


Happy to hear today that both Honda and Acura are in the Top Three of J.D. Powers & Associates most recent New Car 'Quality' Survey. The Honda brand and luxury line Acura take the number 2 and 3 spots! Wow! it's great to be a part of Honda Cars of Bradenton, knowing that we have a worldclass product to offer.

suzuki swift pictures,Suzuki Swift 2010 in Pakistan Pictures

The 2011 Suzuki Swift is which goes on sale in the UK in the Autumn of 2010. The third generation is makes strong developments in styling, impact safety, driving performance, handling, improved fuel consumption and significantly lower emissions.
2011 Suzuki Swift powered by a new 1.2-litre petrol engine incorporating Dual VVT (Variable intake and exhaust valve timing) is utilised which produces 94PS at 6,000rpm, slightly more than the outgoing 1.3-litre unit. Torque is also improved to 118Nm at 4,800rpm. Fuel consumption on the combined cycle is now 56.5mpg for the manual transmission model, an improvement of 7.8mpg over the previous 1.3-litre unit.
The emissions is representing a 24g/km or 17 per cent improvement over the 1.3. An optional automatic transmission will be available for the petrol engine from launch. A 1.3-litre diesel engine will also become available and planned for UK introduction in early 2011; this engine emits 109g/km (down from 119g/km) and has an impressive combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg, an improvement on an already highly credible 62.8mpg from the outgoing Suzuki Swift DDiS. This Euro 5 engine has more precise engine management than before with reduced levels of mechanical friction for smoother running and flexibility.
Now, the interior design feature black as its keynote color with accents of silver throughout the car. While the new exterior design with extensive use of higher strength steel makes the new bodyshell lighter and stiffer than before as well as offering refinement in underbody design.

A Canadian Perspective: 2012 Honda Civic DX

 Honda Canada is now busy selling the deal – the deal that is the reinvented 2012 Honda Civic.

The base 2012 Honda Civic DX, for instance, starts at $14,990 and comes equipped with a standard five-speed automatic transmission, versus $16,990 for the 2010 Civic DX with autobox. 

It’s a similar story right down the Civic lineup, including the sporty Si which for 2012 is $890 cheaper than the less powerful, less well-equipped 2010 version.

In fact, Honda Canada officials such as senior product planner Matt Wilson argue that not only are prices down, but content across the board is up to the tune of thousands of dollars in value. 

Make no mistake, with the 2012 Civic that is being advertised with some pretty incomprehensible commercial spots, Honda Canada is selling the deal at least as much as the latest engineering and design developments.

That’s shocking. For decades Hondas have pretty much sold themselves on the usual left-brain merits of durability, reliability, safety and resale value. Honda’s sales strategy has been more about finding ways to let people buy the cars as opposed to selling them with discounts, low-interest financing and savvy showroom tactics. No more.

The consequences of starting down the road of a discount brand are many for Honda. First among them is resale value.

The latest research from Canadian Black Book shows that Honda brand vehicles have the fourth-best 48-month residual values in Canada. Four years from now your Honda car should be worth 47.7 per cent of its original price, while on the light truck side the four-year residual value for a Honda is 48.8 per cent. 

What will happen to Honda resale values now that the company has started moving metal by cutting prices, offering payment deals and sweetening offers with cash-back incentives. Surely this can only have a negative impact on residuals.

This ninth-generation Civic is as much about the deal as it is about the engineering, design, comfort, reliability, safety and fuel-efficient performance. As I said, a shocker and perhaps also a sign of the times.

Canadian Milestone Hits

"And after nearly 25 years of sales in Canada, four of every five Acura vehicles are still on the road, which is a testament to Acura's renowned durability," said Jerry Chenkin, Executive Vice President, of Honda Canada Inc. in a press release this morning. "Another important fact is that of the 400,000 Acura vehicles sold in Canada, more than one-third of those were built right here in Canada."
Honda Canada announced today the Acura division just sold its 400,000th vehicle in Canada since its launch in 1987.