Showing posts with label automobiles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label automobiles. Show all posts

08 November 2008

Audi R8 sports car for India

The Audi R8 sports car is coming to India.

Audi India’s Vice-President marketing, Martin Birkner said that the German luxury car maker would roll out its sports car R8 in India in October-November 2008.

Audi Rs India launch soon

Audi has refused to offer any information on the price of the R8 in India as of now. The Audi R8 will be the ccompany’s flagship model in India. The mid-engined Audi R8 would come with 420 bhp engine produced by a 4,163 cc petrol engine. It features Audi’s legendary Quattro all-wheel drive system, and a 6-speed R-tronic transmission with paddle-shift, for 0-100 kmph figures of 4.2 seconds. Top speed is a mind-boggling, (and in India highly illegal) 300 kmph. Maximum torque is 430 Nm between 4,500 and 6,000 rpm. Rumors are that the price of the R8 might go as high as rs 1 crore, making it uaffordable for everyone but millionnaires.


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Here is our latest story on the Audi car in India

Prior to the announcement of the upcoming launch of the Audi R8, the company revealed that it sold 350 cars in India during 2007. In 2008, Audi plans to triple that number, mainly banking on the Q4 sedan which launched in India just a week back. Audi expects to sell 1000 units of A4 in the first 12 months of its launch. The prices of the new Audi A4 start at Rs 29 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai).

Apart from the A4, the other Audi models currently available in India are the A8, Q7, A6 and TT. Currently, Audi has 7 dealerships in India.

The company meanwhile has ruled out the launch of its small car, the A3, in India at the moment. It is a known fact that Audi makes its A6 at its Aurangabad assembly plant on a completely knocked down unit. It is doing the same with A4 by this October. The model is currently being imported.

21 October 2008

Suzuki to Launch GSR 150



The much awaited bike GSR 150, also known as Lanza, from Suzuki will be launched in India on October 23rd. This will mark Suzuki’s foray in the 150cc segment to counter the recent launches from Yamaha. Yamaha launched its 150cc bikes YZF R15 and FZ16 that created a storm in its segment. Both bikes from Yamaha have been very successful and now Suzuki plans to encash the success of 150cc bikes in India.



Sports bike designs do not take ergonomics into consideration. However, the new Suzuki GSR 150 will have best of both the worlds. Clearly defining the muscular looks and style, the new bike from Suzuki will have a great body and maximum comfort for the rider. The longer and wider seats have been designed to give maximum seating comfort.



The engine is not as strong as Yamaha R15 but gives a maximum power of 15bhp along with superb mileage and fuel economy. The overall design boasts proudly about the masculine cues and robust design.

It is pitted against Bajaj Pulsar, TVS Apache RTR, Honda Unicorn, Hero Honda Hunk and Yamaha FZ16 in its segment. The expected price of Suzuki GSR 150 is Rs. 70000 as all Suzuki bikes are priced at a premium in their segments.

13 October 2008

Hyundai i20, i30 and i40 cars will be launched in India

he entire range of i-series cars from Hyundai will be present in the Indian market soon.

The decision to this effect by the Korean car maker comes following the astounding success of the Hyundai i10 small car model in India.

Hyundai i30 in the US - is this the car that will come to India?

Hyundai i30 in the US - is this the car that will come to India?

Hyundai, which has, by now, turned the second largest car manufacturer in the country, is expected to launch the Hyundai i20 before December 2008. This will be followed by the i30 and i40 car launches, most probaly in 2009. According to the company top brass, the entire portfolio of Hyundai’s new i-series cars will drive into India one after the other. Hyundai believes that the premium i30 and i40 cars too would be accepted wholeheartedly by the Indian car buyers.

Hyundai i20 - sedan version might come to India

Hyundai i20 - sedan version might come to India

The Korean giant believes that the new generation cars would be ideal for the fast growing Indian market. It is expected that the company would go in for a strengthening of the i10 models by bringing in a new engine and an automatic transmission in the next few months.





The Hyundai i20 is a four door sedan. There are rumors that a three-door version of the i20 would be launched, but frankly we don’t expect that to happen. Expected to offer more spacious interiors, The Hyundai i20 would have an automatic transmission option too. The i20 would be manufactured at its Chennai plant.

Apart from the i20 that has been lined up for the year end, the car maker is also expected to launch a diesel version of Hyundai i10 model. The petrol version will be positioned as a B segment vehicle. News sources hinted that the car has been codenamed PB and will aim at customers who look for a Getz upgrade.
Further, Hyundai Motor India is also expected to come out with a spruced up version of the i10 car which would be specially designed for international customers. Hyundai, which has made India a small car export and manufacturing hub, plans to export cars in the of Rs 5-6 lakh price range. All models the lined up will be rolled out of its India assembly line.

World's 6 fastest motorbikes


Dodge Tomahawk, 350 mph (560 km/h)

The Dodge Tomahawk is a Viper V-10 based motorcycle-- a 500 horsepower engine with four wheels.

The two front wheels and two rear wheels, make it look like a motorised quadricycle rather than a typical motorcycle.

According to official specifications 0-60 mph times have been estimated at 1.75 seconds, with a top speed of 350 mph. But there are also reports that the top speed is 676 km/h (about 420 mph).

Chrysler sold nine replicas through Neiman Marcus, for up to $555,000 each. The motorcycles cannot be legally driven on public roads.

The unusual vehicle was launched at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.

  • Manufacturer Dodge
  • Production (concept vehicle)
  • Engine 10-cylinder 90-degree V-type
  • Top speed 350 miles per hour (560 km/h)
  • Power 500 bhp (373 kW) @ 5600 rpm (45 kW/L)
  • Seat height 29 inches
  • Weight 1,500 pounds
  • Fuel capacity 3.25 gallons




  • Suzuki Hayabusa, 248 mph (397 km/h)

    The name Hayabusa translates directly from the Japanese as Pergerine Falcon, the bird commonly attributed of achieving speeds of over 200 mph (322 km/h) and predator of the common blackbird.

    The name is a subtle reference to Honda's competing Hawk models.

    When introduced in 1999, it overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle.

    The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine.

    The bike made famous in India by the bollywood movie Dhoom will officially be launched in the country in September.

    Although boasting of a top speed of 397 km per hour as per recorded figures, the bike that will come to India will have a speed limit of 299 km per hour and will sport a price tag of Rs 11 lakh (1.1 million).

    In the US, the 2008 model will boast a price tag of $11,999.

  • Manufacturer - Suzuki
  • Also called - GSX1300R, 'Busa', 'Bus'
  • Production - 1999 - present
  • Class - Hyper sport




  • Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird, 190mph (310km/h)

    Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird was the world's fastest production motorcycle, after ripping the title away from the legendary Kawasaki ZX-11.

    Production of the Blackbird began in 1996 and halted in late 2007. The Blackbird was last imported to North America in 2003.

  • Manufacturer - Honda
  • Predecessor CBR1000F Hurricane
  • Class - Hyper sport
  • Engine Type: 1137cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
  • Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
  • Power 114 kW (153 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
  • Seat height 810 mm
  • Weight 227 kg (500 lbs)
  • Fuel capacity 23 liter (including the 4 liter reserve)



  • Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11/ZZ-R1100, 176 mph (283km/h)

    The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11/ZZ-R1100 was produced from 1990-2001. It was marketed as the ZX-11 Ninja in North America and the ZZ-R1100 in the rest of the world.

    This bike held the crown of The World's Fastest Production Bike for close to a decade with a record top speed of 283 km/h (176 mph).

    When the bike was introduced in 1990, the nearest production bike top speed was 16 km/h (10 mph) slower and it belonged to the ZX-10, the bike that Kawasaki was replacing with the ZX-11.

  • Manufacturer - Kawasaki
  • Predecessor - Kawasaki ZX-10
  • Successor - ZZ-R1200/ZX-12R
  • Class - Sport Tourer
  • Engine - 1052 cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled
  • Power - 108 kW (147 PS) @ 10,500 rpm
  • Transmission - 6 speed


  • BMW K 1200 S, 174 mph (280 km/h)

    With enough raw power to shock even the most seasoned adrenaline junky, the K 1200 S hurls you from a dead stop to sixty mph in just 2.8 seconds.

    On 25 September 2004, BMW globally launched a radically redesigned K Series motorcycle, the K 1200 S, containing an all new in-line four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine featuring 123 kW (165 hp).

    After the launch of K 1200 S, BMW unveiled the K 1200 R naked roadster, and the K 1200 GT sport tourer.

    BUB Enterprises Streamliner

    Wondering what this craft that resembles a rocket doing over here? Well this weird looking vehicle held the title of 'the world's fastest motorbike' in 2006.

    Chris Carr, 7-time AMA Grand National Champion, piloted the BUB Enterprises Streamliner to a record 350.884 MPH at the 2006 International Motorcycle Speed Trials held at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah September 7.

    Christened 'Seven' by owner Dennis Manning (it being the seventh streamliner Manning has designed in 40 odd years), the fastest motorcycle in the world features a purpose-designed and engineered V-Four cylinder turbo charged 16 valve liquid cooled double overhead cam motor.

    11 October 2008

    Bentel motors new version car- Continental Flying Spur



    The Continental Flying Spur a truly individual four-door offering space and freedom.

    The freedom of choice, to have pure refinement and style. Cutting edge technology with unrivaled craftsmanship. A sumptuous and spacious four-door Grand Tourer with the heart and soul of the most breathtaking high-performance coupe in the world, the redefined Continental Flying Spur offers enhanced levels of personalization, comfort and ride quality taken to new heights. A place where you and your fellow travelers can enjoy the freedom of class leading space and pure potency.

    Technical Specification:

    ENGINE
    Engine Capacity5998cc
    Max. Power552bhp / 560 PS / 412kW @ 6100rpm
    Max.Torque650Nm, 479 lb-ft @ 1600rpm
    Compression Ratio9.0:1
    Emission LevelEU4 / LEV2
    Fuel98 (95) RON

    DRIVELINE AND TRANSMISSION
    Continuous all-wheel drive
    6-speed automatic transmission

    PERFORMANCE
    Max. Speed194mph / 312km/h
    Acceleration0 - 60mph4.9 seconds
    Acceleration0 - 100km/h5.2 seconds
    * Power rating based on 98 RON fuel

    FUEL CONSUMPTION
    EU DRIVE CYCLE
    Urban11.2mpg25.3 litres/100km
    Extra-Urban24.3mpg11.6 litres/100km
    Combined17.0mpg16.6 litres/100km
    Co2 emissions (combined)396g/km
    EPA DRIVE CYCLE
    City Driving10 USmpg
    Highway Driving17 USmpg

    WEIGHTS AND VOLUMES
    Kerb Weight2440kg
    Gross Vehicle Weight2940kg
    Front Axle Weight1545kg
    Rear Axle Weight1395kg
    Boot Volume475L0.47m3 (16.7cu-ft)
    Fuel tank capacity90L19.8 Gallons / 23.8 US Gallons

    DIMENSIONS
    Overall Length5290mm208.27in
    Width across mirrors2118mm83.39in
    Width with Mirrors Folded1976mm77.80in
    Overall Height1475mm58.07in
    Wheel Base3065mm120.67in
    Track Front / Rear1623 / 1607mm63.90 / 63.27in


    03 October 2008

    Pick the Best 250 cc bike - pulsar, fazer and taurus







    As you all know day by day people giving up mass transit and opting to buy their own vehicle which gradually made the automobile industry hot. Nowadays we can experience an increase in vehicles as well as traffic but without caring about the future the automobile industry is firing up the market with brand new models and features that inspires customers to buy their own vehicle.

    Born out of this competition, came up these three beasts that burn up the Indian roads. They are none other than Bajaj Pulsar 250cc, TVS Taurus Fiero f3 and Yamaha Fazer 250. Economic bike drivers please stay away from this post and keep worrying about your petrol consumptions while young energetic drivers out there I am sure these bikes will quench your test. The main catch about these bikes are their 250 Cubic capacities but they inherit different design and performance.

    Hope everyone will eagerly be waiting for launch of these vehicles in India but until then I want your personal suggestion of which bike outta 3 will rock?

    So go ahead and post your comments for which out of these three bikes goanna rock the Indian roads and why?

    The nominations are

    Bajaj Pulsar 250 cc

















    TVS Taurus Fiero F3


















    Yamaha Fazer 250














    I am eagerly waiting for your comments on it…

    01 October 2008

    New Version of Honda City Launched

    Honda launched its new version of sedan, Honda City in India today. The third generation model from Honda will be available in a price band of Rs. 7.9 lakh and Rs. 9.1 lakh. It will be available in three different grades with both automatic and manual transmission with a 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine.