luxury cars: September 2009

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Harley Davidson VRSC Night Rod Specification & Features

Harley Davidson VRSC Night Rod Specification
Motorbike Name: VRSC Night Rod
Motorbike Type: Cruiser

Harley Davidson VRSC Night Rod Engine Specs
Displacement: 1250cc
Engine: Revolution, 60° V-Twin
Maximum Torque: 115 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Gears: 6 Manual
Bore: 105
Stroke: 72
Cooling Type: Liquid Cooling

Harley Davidson VRSC Night Rod Dimension & Other Specs
Length: 2397.00 mm
Weight: 306.00 kg
Ground Clearance: 106.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 19.00 ltrs
Wheelbase: 1706.00 mm
Wheel Type: Cast Aluminium
Wheel Size: 120/70 ZR19 - 240/40 R18 mm
Brakes: 4 Piston, Dual Disc
Brakes(Rear): 4 Piston, Disc

Harley Davidson VRSC Night Rod Features

Digital Fuel Guage
Self Start
Analogue Tacho Meter
Digital-2 Trip Meter
Stand Alarm
Analogue Speedometer
Step-up Seat
Pass-light
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator

Ferrari 458 Italia Spider em 2010

A Ferrari 458 Italia foi apresentada na última edição do Salão de Frankfurt e a Ferrari informou que no segundo semestre de 2010 irá preparar a produção da 458 Italia Spider, a versão convencível da 458 Italia.

Como na versão com capota a Spider terá um motor V8 de 4.5 litros com 570 cv de potência.

Honda CR-Z Concept 2009

A versão de pré-produção do protótipo CR-Z, será apresentado no Salão de Tóquio, que terá inicio em um mês.

Esta versão é uma muito próxima da que será produzida para o mercado Japonês em 2010.

A nível mecânico, o CR-Z utiliza o mesmo sistema híbrido do Insight, mas em lugar do motor a gasolina de 1,3 litros ele usa um de 1,5 litros.

Ao contrário do que acontece com o Insight e Civic Hybrid, o sistema híbrido da Honda surge associado a uma caixa manual de seis velocidades, com o objetivo de realçar o caráter dinâmico do modelo. As baterias de níquel metal estão alojadas sob o piso.

Toyota faz Recall por causa do tapete que pode prender acelerador

A Toyota dos EUA anunciou Recall de 3,8 milhões de veículos devido à possibilidade do tapete prender o pedal acelerador. O maior recall da história da marca japonesa abrange sete modelos, dentre eles, o Camry vendido no Brasil.

O problema foi detectado somente após a ocorrência de um acidente no mês de agosto deste ano que causou a morte de quatro pessoas da mesma família, que estavam a bordo de um Lexus ES350 2009 na Califórnia.

O acidente poderia ter passado desapercebido, mas uma ligação para o número de emergências feita por um ocupante do veículo antes do acidente informava que o acelerador estava travado e a velocidade já passava de 190 km/h.

Modelos comercializados nos EUA envolvidos no Recall:

Toyota Camry 2007 – 2010
Toyota Avalon 2005 – 2010
Toyota Prius 2004 – 2009
Toyota Tacoma 2005 – 2010
Toyota Tundra 2007 – 2010
Lexus ES350 2007 – 2010
Lexus IS250 e IS350 2006 – 2010

Como medida preventiva, a Toyota está aconselhando aos proprietários dos carros afetados que retirem o tapete do motorista enquanto o problema não é resolvido.

A Toyota do Brasil, através de sua assessoria de imprensa, informou que ainda não tem informações sobre o recall norte-americano. A marca também informa que Camry vendido no Brasil é importado do Japão, e que por isso, tem algumas diferenças em relação ao modelo norte-americano.

Este recall também serve como alerta para os proprietários de modelos de outras marcas. Utilizar um jogo de tapetes que não são específicos (dimensões) para o seu carro e ficam soltos, podem, não necessariamente travar o acelerador, mas atrapalhar o acesso aos pedais (como o de freio, por exemplo).

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Yamaha VMAX launched in India Review

Yamaha Motors India has recently launched the 2009 model Yamaha V-Max in Indian
market.The powerful sports bike is priced at Rs 20,00,000 (Ex-Showroom New Delhi).

About Design and style,as you could see their is a stylish hand-finished aluminium air intake fitted on both sides of the fuel tank provides a muscular look to the VMAX, which direct an intense flow of air straight into the massive new airbox which is approximately twice the volume of the design on the existing model.

The 2009 Yamaha V-Max is powered with 1679cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 65 degree V4
engine provides a maximum power out of 194 Bhp at 9000 rpm with peak torque of 170 Nm
at 6500 rpm.The all new redesigned VMAX engine uses advanced technologies with features such as as YCC-I (Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake) and YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) helps in gaining such massive powers.This new engine is the first Yamaha V4 engine that uses a new fuel injection system.

In order to keep the new engine’s front-to-rear length as short as possible, the 2009 Yamaha VMAX adopts a 65 degree V bank. This narrower angle between the massive cylinders serves to concentrate mass for more neutral handling performance, and makes the new powerplant 27mm shorter (from front to back) than the original model.The engine not only provide outstanding straight-line performance but also offers excellant performance across the rpm range and also ensures instant pick-up at all engine speeds.

The multi-function Organic Electro-Luminescent “OEL” instrument panel fitted on the top of the fuel tank has a lot of functions which includes:

Odometer
Tripmeter
Clock
Fuel gauge
Temperature gauge
Gear position
Running fuel consumption
Intake air temperature and throttle opening
Stopwatch with a countdown function

The breaking system in new VMAX includes dual 320mm diameter wave-type discs which are gripped by radial-mounted 6-piston calipers is fitted at front end and 298mm Single Disc is at rear end.In order to enhance breaking control in varying road conditions the New Yamaha VMAX is equipped with recently developed linear-controlled hydraulic ABS system.

Yamaha V-Max price : Rs. 20,00,000 (Ex-Showroom New Delhi).
Yamaha V-Max top speed : 220km/h

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Infiniti G37 Cupê com pintura inspirada no Cirque du Soleil

Em comemoração dos 20 anos da Infiniti. A artista plástica Heidi Taillefer fez a pintura de um cupê G37 inspirada no Cirque du Soleil. As pinturas trazem 25 anos de história do Cirque e foi batizado de Ligozzi.

O carro não teve sua estrutura modificada, somente recebeu a pintura, que levou um mês para ficar pronta.

O Infiniti G37 ficará em exibição nas lojas da marca no Canadá até o fim do ano. Depois será leiloado e o lucro será revertido a uma instituição de caridade.

Vídeo de Heidi Taillefer desenvolvendo o projeto de pintura do Infiniti G37 Cupê:

E-Wolf e2 o superesportivo elétrico

A empresa alemã e-Wolf divulgou as primeiras informações sobre o e2, o superesportivo que pode percorrer 300 km com apenas uma carga.

Ele é um pouco parecido com outros superesportivos, tipo o Ferrari Enzo principalmente sua frente.

O e2 pode levar duas pessoas e pesa 900 kg, é movido por 4 motores elétricos, um para cada roda, ficando com 536 cavalos.

Segundo a empresa ele pode ter uma autonomia de 300 km com apenas uma carga e pode ser carregado em pouco mais de meia hora.

Monday, September 28, 2009

New Ford Endeavour Photogallery, Wallpapers

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Harley Davidson VRSC "Night Rod" launching Soon in India

2009 Harley Davidson VRSC Night Rod,is a special edition variant which is based on VRSC V-Rod which was first launched in 2001.

The2009 Harley-Davidson VRSC Night Rod is powered by an upgraded 1250cc Revolution, 60° V-Twin Engine capable of producing a peak torque of 115 Nm @ 7000 rpm.A steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails holds the Night Rod’s guts together, and a polished, one-piece cast aluminum swingarm and preload adjustable shocks meets an 18 inch rear wheel shod with 240mm rubber.Up front are 43mm inverted forks,and four-piston front and rear brakes are responsible for stopping duty.

It was expected that Harley Davidson VRSC Night Rod will hit Indian roads by march 2010 and was expected to have a price of Rs.13,50,000/-

Harley Davidson VRSC Night Rod Colors

Black Denim
Vivid Black
Vivid Black With Orange Accents

Harley Davidson VRSC Night Rod Expected Price in India:Rs. 13,50,000
Harley Davidson VRSC Night Rod Launch in India:Expected March 2010

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Sunday, September 27, 2009

VOLKSWAGEN L1 STILLS AND PHOTOGALLERY

The L1 is the new 100km/L car from Volkswagen which is expected to be introduced in the markets in the first quarter of 2010. The L1 was showcased at the Autoshow held at Frankfurt, Germany. Take a close look at the stills of new Volkswagen L1.

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Saturday, September 26, 2009

NEW FORD FIGO UNVEILED

US based famous automobile manufacturer Ford Motor company unveiled their newly developed small segment car Figo that is specially designed for the Indian roads. The new Ford Figo is expected to be launched early next year. The compact car will be manufacturered in the company's Chennai plant and supplied to the domestic market as well as for exports.

Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally says "Our plan for India involves accelerating development of fuel efficient small cars. The small car market in India will double in the next ten years; and we are focussing on this segment. We are investing $500 million in expanding its production capacities at the Chennai facility to two-lakh units annually from the existing one-lakh units a year, besides producing 2.5 lakh engines every year".

The Ford India announced that the Figo would be available in the first quarter of the next year. Figo, designed and engineered to compete in India's small car segment, leverages Ford's small-car platform architecture, sharing underlying technology with the sedan Fiesta.

The new Ford Figo features a fresh shape when compared to other cars in this segment. The new Figo is likely to be introduced in both petrol and diesel variants.

Though the company didn't reveal the price or specifications of the Figo, the approximated price could be below Rs.4 lakh.

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VOLKSWAGEN L1 - THE 100KM/L MILEAGE CAR UNVEILED AT THE FRANKFURT AUTO SHOW

A car with 100km/L mileage? Is it possible? Yes this dream will be fullfilled when Volkswagen launches its fuel economy car L1. The Volkswagen L1 was unveiled at the motorshow at Frankfurt, Germany recently. The Volkswagen L1 which is also known as Bullet car due to its shape. It is known also as 1 litre car because it runs approximately 100km per 1 Litre of fuel.

The Volkswagen L1 is a two-seater car which has most modern safety measures. The car was exhibitted at the Frankfurt motorshow in gun-metal silver colour. As per the specifications, the L1 is amazingly light with about 380 kg and has a very sleeky design. The aluminium and carbon fiber used to construct the car contributes much to its light weight. The light weight of Volkswagen L1 contributes a lot to its topspeed of 99 mph.

The Volkswagen L1 is equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid engine which gives L1 a great pick-up so that it reaches from 0 to 62 mph in only 14.3 sec. The car ejects just 39g/km of carbon di oxide also.

Instead of the rear view mirror, the car is equipped with a LED display. The interior of the car has been designed in a superb fashion. The seating arrangement of Volkswagen L1 is in such a way that 1 seat is behind the other.

The L1 has two driving modes - sport and eco. It also features auto start-stop.

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