Monday, October 20, 2008

Bugatti Veyron best pictures

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is a mid-engine sports car produced by Volkswagen Group subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS introduced in 2005. It is currently the fastest accelerating and decelerating production car in the world. It is currently also the most expensive production car available at a price of 1.1 million Euro. It is able to achieve the second highest top speed for a production car, behind the SSC Ultimate Aero TT. [wikipedia]

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Sunday, October 19, 2008

YAMAHA FZ16 THE KING OF THE ROAD

LORD OF THE STREETS


In India’s motorcycle history a new chapter begins. A masterpiece is born. While inheriting the quality of the famous brand YAMAHA, the FZ16 was also born to revolutionize the era and carry out a mission. Its appearance more than any other, overflows with dynamism and originality. The running performance is brimming with thrust that overpowers all others. This quality solely belongs to YAMAHA’s advanced technologies. The FZ16 takes attention away from others on the road . You will be drawn to this bike that in the next era will become the king of the streets. The design of this superb stuff is done in such a way that it will definitely attract the youth.




The rider’s will is spread to the handle, the body and then the engine giving birth to unprecedented torque. This force is truly dynamic. Due to minute calculations and overcoming major challenges, an ultimate body balance has been produced. The running performance of this bike is extremely exciting. The superb performance brings riding feel, which when you ride provides you an emotional high. Thus this is unique not only for the rider but also a source of great fascination to the onlooker. With the FZ16 you have the sensation of ruling the streets to your heart’s content.






FEATURES
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Engine type - Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve

Displacement - 153.0cm3

Bore & Stroke - 58.0 × 57.9mm

Compression ratio - 9.5:1

Maximum output - 14PS / 7500 rpm

Maximum torque - 14 N.m / 6000 rpm

Starting method - Electric starter

Lubrication type - Wet sump

Carburetor type - BS26

Clutch type - Constant mesh wet multiplate

Ignition type - CDI

Primary/secondary
reduction ratio - 3.409 / 2.857

Transmission type - Return type 5-speed

Frame type - Diamond

Suspension - Telescopic / Monocross
(front/rear)

Wheelbase - 1,335mm

Brake type(front/rear) - Hydraulic single disc / drum

Tire size (front/rear) -100/80-17 / 140/60-R17

Overall - 1,975mm × 770mm × 1,045mm
(Length × Width × Height)

Seat height - 790mm

Wheelbase - 1,335mm

Minimum ground clearance - 160mm

Dry weight/Curb weight - 126 kg / 137 kg

Fuel tank volume - 12 liters

Engine oil volume - 1.2 liters


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Thursday, October 2, 2008

AC Cobra 212 S/C Sports Car 3506 cc V8 Twin Turbo (Lotus) Engine



AC Cobra 212 S/C

The AC Cobra 212 S/C used the ultra low weight of the advanced Formula One carbon fibre body technology pioneered on the AC Cobra MKIV CRS. High performance Avon tyres have been selected to create a special road/race package for the AC Cobra 212 S/C to ensure that the output of the Lotus V8 reaches the road.Powering the AC 212 S/C is a 350 bhp Lotus engineered 3.5 Litre, V8, Twin Turbo engine mated to a 6 speed gearbox all hidden under a carbon fiber body.
John Owen says,"With the AC 212 S/C we've been able to bring together three tremendous assets in the same package".
AC Car Group Limited's Chief Engineer and the man who earlier led the Lotus design team which conceived the V8 unit. "We've got the ultimate sports car looks of the iconic AC Cobra. We've developed the pioneering F1 carbon fibre technology from the CRS. And we've mated all of this to one of the most powerful engines available today - the Lotus V8."
The car develops 350 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 295 lb ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. It drives through a Tremec T56 six-speed manual gearbox and BTR Hydratrak final drive (ratio 3.73:1) to the rear axle. Power steering is standard together with AP Racing dual circuit servo-assisted ventilated discs all round.The specifications of the AC Cobra 212 S/C model reflects the power of the 3.5 litre Lotus engine with twin Garratt turbochargers.
"The AC Cobra 212 S/C is a hugely valuable addition to our line up of models which so proudly display their AC Cobra pedigree", said Mike Hall, AC Car Group Limited's Joint Chairman. "