Wednesday, December 8, 2010

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BMW 7series


----  Specifications  ----
Price    -- Production    --
Engine  6 liter V12 Weight  --
Aspiration  twin turbochargers Torque  553 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
HP  544 hp @ 5000 rpm HP/Weight  --
HP/Liter  90.7 hp per liter 1/4 mile  --
0-62 mph  4.6 seconds Top Speed  --

Mercedes Benz CLS 63AMG






      
Specifications:
Make and Model: Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG
Year: 2007
Engine Type: 6.3 Liter Supercharged AMG V8
Torque: 464.7lb-ft@4700rpm
Acceleration 0-60: 4.4 s
Suspension: 4-Link w/Airmatic Units
Wheel Base: 112.4 inches
List Price: $92,500
Horsepower: 510bhp@6800rpm
Top Speed: 155.3 mph
Brakes: AMG Composite Discs w/ABS, ESP
Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic '7G-Tronic'
Weight: 4200 lbs

TopGear PowerLap Times

Power Laps

The Stig
The Stig



Track length is approx 2.82KM
Car usedTime (mins)
Bugatti Veyron SS1.16.8
Gumpert Apollo1.17.1
Ascari A101.17.3
Koenigsegg CCX (with Top Gear spoiler)1.17.6
Noble M6001.17.7
Pagani Zonda F Roadster1.17.7
Caterham R5001.17.9
Bugatti Veyron1.18.3
Pagani Zonda F1.18.4
Maserati MC121.18.9
Ferrari Enzo1.19.0
Lamborghini LP670 SV1.19.0
Ferrari 4581.19.1
Ariel Atom1.19.5
Lamborghini LP5601.19.5
Ferrari Scuderia1.19.7
Nissan GT-R1.19.7
Lamborghini LP6401.19.8
Porsche Carerra GT1.19.8
Koenigsegg CCX1.20.4
Corvette ZR11.20.4
Ascari KZ11.20.7
Mercedes McLaren SLR1.20.9
Ferrari 599GTB1.21.2
Audi R8 V101.21.6
Ford GT1.21.9
Porsche 911 Turbo Convertable1.22.2
Audi R8 V10 Spyder1.22.3
Ferrari 360 CS1.22.3
Porsche GT3 RS1.22.3
Corvette Z061.22.4
Noble M151.22.5
Lexus LFA1.22.8 (wet)
Mercedes SL Black1.23.0
Murcielago1.23.7
Zonda1.23.8
Koenigsegg1.23.9
Aston Martin DBS1.23.93
Veritas RS III1.24.2
Prodrive P21.24.3
Audi R81.24.4
TVR Sagaris1.24.6
Mitsubishi Evo FQ4001.24.8
TVR Tuscan1.24.8
Bentley Continental Supersports1.24.9
Porsche Boxster Spyder1.24.9
Merc E63 AMG1.24.9
Noble M4001.25.0
Lotus Exige S1.25.1
BMW M3 Saloon1.25.3
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder1.25.7
Lotus Evora1.25.7
Lamborghini Gallardo1.25.8
BMW Z4 M1.26.0
Porsche Cayman1.26.2
Porsche 911 Carrera 2S1.26.2
Brabus Biturbo Roadster1.26.2
BMW M51.26.2
VXR Bathurst1.26.3
Lotus Exige1.26.4
Jaguar XFR1.26.7
Chevrolet Corvette1.26.8
Lexus IS-F1.26.8
Mercedes CLS 55 AMG1.26.9
Aston Martin Vanquish S1.27.1
Aston Martin DB91.27.1
Holden Maloo1.27.1
Telsa Roadster1.27.2
Porsche 911 GT31.27.2
TVR 350C1.27.5
Nissan 370Z1.27.5
Camaro1.27.9
BMW M3 CSL1.28.0
Roush Mustang1.28.0
Renault Megane R26R1.28.1
BMW Z41.28.2
Marcos TSO GT21.28.2
Subaru WRX Sti1.28.2
BMW X5M1.28.2
Mitsubishi Evo X1.28.22
Dodge Viper SRT-101.28.5
MG SV1.28.6
Porsche 911 Carrera S1.28.9
Mitsubishi Evo VIII1.28.9
BMW Alpina Z81.29.0
Mercedes CL651.29.0
Ford Focus RS1.29.3
VW Golf W121.29.6
Alfa 3.7 GTA Autodelta1.30.0
Ford Shelby GT5001.30.0
Subaru Impreza STI1.30.1
Vauxhall Monaro VXR1.30.1
Aston Martin DB7 GT1.30.4
Golf R321.30.4
Audi S41.30.9
Porsche 911 Turbo1.31.0
BMW 760Li1.31.2
Vauxhall VX220 turbo1.31.3
Vauxhall VXR81.31.3
New Audi TT1.31.4
Honda NSX Type R1.31.6
BMW M31.31.8
Nissan 350Z1.31.8
Mazda RX-81.31.8
BMW 535d1.31.8
BMW 1301.31.9
Mercedes S63 AMG1.32.0
Ford Focus RS1.32.2
Mazda 6 MPS1.32.2
Lotus Esprit V81.32.5
Audi TT V61.32.7
MG ZT1.33.0
Noble M12 GTO1.33.1
Mercedes SL 55 AMG1.33.2
Volkswagen Golf R321.33.2
Audi Q7 V12 TDI1.33.2
Cadillac CTS1.33.3
Honda Civic Type-R1.33.5
Holden Monaro1.33.9
Ford Mondeo ST2201.34.5
Jaguar XKR1.34.7
Ford Focus ST1.34.9
Volvo S60R1.35.0
Ferrari 575M1.35.2
Vauxhall Vectra VXR1.35.3
Our Car1.35.4
Fiat 500 Abarth1.35.5
Alfa 147 GTA1.35.6
Lotus Elise1.35.6
Aston Martin Vanquish1.36.2
Renault Clio V61.36.2
Honda Civic Type R1.36.5
Alfa Romeo Brera1.36.9
Saab 95 Aero1.37.9
Maserati 3200 GT1.38.0
Alfa Romeo 8C1.38.2
Bowler Wildcat1.39.4
Bentley Arnarge1.40.8
Overfinch Range Rover1.44.0
Aston Martin DB51.46.0
Hawk HF 30001.48.2
Porsche Paw Au Chocolat18.37.00

Pagani Zonda F roadster

Zonda F Roadster

Zonda F
www.paganiautomobili.it
Pagani zonda F roadster
Engine Mercededs Benz AMG 12 cylinder V60
Displacement 7291cc
Max Power 478Kw(650hp)/6200 Rpm
0-100km/hr 3.6 secs
Top Speed 344Km/hr
Weight : Power 1'89kg/Hp
Gearbox Mechanical 6speed+R

Super Sports Cars

www.bugatti.com
Bugatti Veyron 16.4
TECHNICAL SPECS
Bugatti veyron 16.4
Cylinder capacity
7993 cm³
Power output
736 KW (1001 hp) at 6000 U/min 
Max. torque
1250 Nm at 2200–5500 U/min
Gearbox
7 Gear DSG
Top speed
407 km/h
Acceleration
0–100 km/h
2.5 sec
0–200 km/h
7.3 sec
0–300 km/h
16.7 sec
CO2 Emission
In town
960 g/km
Extra-Urban
350 g/km
Combined
574 g/km
Fuel type
Super lead free 98 RON/ROZ
Fuel Consumption
In town
40.4 l/100km
Out of town
14.7 l
Combined
24.1 l

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

MOST COMMON MOTORSPORT INITIALS



Grand Touring , in short GT (from the Italian word Gran Turismo) racing is the most common form of sports car racing, and is found all over the world, in both international and national series.
Grand Touring Omologato, abbreviated GTO is a form of a vehicle which is approved to race in a certain series e.g Mitsubishi GTO, Ferrari 250 GTO etc
FIA (the World governing Body) divides GT cars into four categories called;
  1. GT1 (formerly GT), 
  2. GT2 (formerly N-GT), 
  3. GT3 (recently introduced) 
  4. GT4. 
We will stick with the first two,
GT1 - In this category the exterior of the car (looks) resemble a production, or if you like a showroom version but the internal fittings differ greatly

IMPREZA WRX
GT2 - Normal production cars with afew modifications for racing. The most common on kenyan roads are the Subaru WRX, and Mistubishi EVO (we shall discuss this two in depth in a different post! :)


EVO X

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Want to buy a car?

Well to avoid disappointments you need to get as much info as possible about the vehicle yo intend to buy. Below is a guide to helping one buy a new car (especially first owners) :
  • Budget - always keep in mind the cost of insurance, registration and other incidentals
  • Needs- What is your primary purpose for buying the car? is it for city driving, i.e commuting from home to work, are you a frequent upcountry (off-road traveler) e.t.c all these factors affect your choice of car.
  • History of the vehicle- this includes clocking i.e mileage, body condition, interior and upholstery, always ask for service records if possible. (contrary to popular belief, even digital odometers can be altered and reversed electronically by computers.)
  • Due diligence- All said and done always ask and verify details such as Vehicle identification Number(VIN), Engine and Chassis numbers. This details can help you verify that the vehicle is genuine and not stolen.
These are the basic precautions you can take but always take time and do proper research.

Lets get Started, am thinking vitz, and platz make a good start!! :))

Some call it Toyota Echo, others Yaris, but back home its commonly known as Toyota vitz.
the Vitz is a successor to the popular Toyota startlet of the late 90's, below are afew specifications on the Vitz;

Production 1999–2005

Assembly Guangzhou, China

Toyota City, Japan



Valenciennes, France



Body style(s) 3-door hatchback

5-door hatchback



5-door MPV



Engine(s) 1.0 L 1SZ-FE I4 50 kW (68 hp)

1.3 L 2NZ-FE I4 63 kW (86 hp)

1.3 L 2SZ-FE I4 64 kW (87 hp)

1.4 L 1ND-TV I4 55 kW (75 hp) Turbodiesel

1.5 L 1NZ-FE I4 78 kW (106 hp)

RS: 1.5 L 1NZ-FE I4 Turbo, 150 hp (110 kW)
Wheelbase 93.3 in (2370 mm)

Length 147.0 in (3734 mm)

Width 65.4 in (1661 mm)

Height 59.1 in (1501 mm)

Related Toyota Platz






Performance
 

Fuel economy ranges from 7-10 km/l to 12-13km/l city to highway respectively.