Thursday, September 27, 2012

Chiyaan Vikram's Audi R8



Vikram is so fond of sports cars he once said that he wanted to be a star only for t he sake of being able to afford sports cars. So you need not be amazed with his car collection. R8 is absolutely an expert's pick!The third picture probably is taken from the showroom and may not be Vikram's car.

The Audi R8 (Typ 42) is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German automaker Audi AG in 2006.
The car was exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by Audi AG's high performance private subsidiary company, quattro GmbH, and is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform.The fundamental construction of the R8 is based on the Audi Space Frame, and uses an aluminium monocoque which is built around space frame principles. The car is built by quattro GmbH in a newly renovated factory at Audi's 'aluminium site' at Neckarsulm in Germany.



In 2005, Audi announced that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, appearing at the 2003 International Geneva Motor Show, and 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The R8 road car was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. There was some confusion with the name, which the car shares with the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning R8 Le Mans Prototype (LMP). 6-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx described the R8 as "the best handling road car today"
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Surya With A Ducati Monster 796 Along With His Daughter!

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You can see Surya driving a Ducati Monster 796, probably dropping his daughter Diya to school!

The Ducati Monster (called Il Mostro in Italian) is a motorcycle designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi and produced by Ducati in Bologna, Italy since 1993. It is a naked bike, characterized by an exposed engine and frame. The deliberate use of the trellis frame in the Ducati monster is an integral part of the motorcycle's design allowing for both aesthetic appeal and for structural efficiency.In 2005, Monster sales accounted for over half of Ducati's worldwide sales. Ducati motorcycles use almost exclusively 90° V-twin engines, which they call L-twins, with desmodromic valves, and tubular steel trellis frame, features designed by Fabio Taglioni (1920–2001).

In April 2010, the Monster 796 was announced, producing a factory-claimed 87 hp (65 kW)

The Monster line has had numerous variations over the years, from entry level 400 cc (24 cu in) bikes up to top of the line 130 hp (97 kW) multivalve, water-cooled superbike-engined versions, with as many as nine different Monster versions in a single model year.The Monster's elemental simplicity has also made it a favorite platform for custom motorcycle builders, showcased at competitions like the Monster Challenge. Monsters eventually accounted for two-thirds or more of Ducati's output.

Nagarjuna Akineni's BMW 7 Series Along With His Son's Nissan GTR


Telugu Megastar Nagarjuna Akkineni's BMW F02 7 Series 740Li Sedan and Telugu Film Superstar Naga Chaitanya Akkineni's Nissan R35 GTR, the BMW M6 doesn't belong to the Akkineni family anymore.

The 5th generation F01/F02 went on sale in November 2008 and is currently still in production. The F01/F02 was the first 7-series available with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. It is the first 7-series where all engines are turbocharged except the 730i and 730Li variants. The ActiveHybrid7 was the first 7-series to use an electric motor.
The BMW 7 series competes with fellow Germans, the Audi A8 and Mercedes S Class along with Jaguar XJ.
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Salman Khan's Range Rover Vogue


This gentleman SUV was gifted to Salman Khan by his brother Arbaaz Khan in 2010 during the shoot for Dabbang was going on.Since then, the actor has been navigating the city for shoots and other events in this car.
 The Range Rover (L322) (usually known simply as the Range Rover) is the third-generation Range Rover model from British car maker Land Rover. Introduced in 2002, the model moved further up-market. Planned and developed under BMW ownership the third generation was to share components and systems (electronics, core power units etc.) with the 7 Series (E38). It was designed to accommodate BMW's M62 V8 engines for future models. The manual transmission was dropped entirely, leaving only the automatic. The 7 Series electronics system was being phased out during the development of the third-generation Range Rover and being replaced with the electronics from the BMW E39 5 Series.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Amitabh Bhachhan Driving TOYOTA LAND CRUISER ,Abhishek Bachhan Beside him

This is a rare colour on the Land Cruiser. While most prefer white Bachchan went for this shade.

Toyota Land Cruiser facelift was burning stage in Auto Expo 2012. This super luxurious SUV in India carries a whopping price tag of Rs 88,48,093 (ex-showroom Mumbai). Such a jaw dropping price is enough to make a style statement by the owner of a Land Cruiser.  The Toyota Land Cruiser is powered by a 4.5 litre 32 valve DOHC V8 diesel engine that produces a maximum power of 195 BHP at 3400 RPM and torque 650 Nm between 1600 to 2600 RPM. The new SUV boasts of new front grille, headlamps with HID low beams and freshly designed bumpers. The Land Cruiser has a seating capacity of eight, with three-across seating in the second and third rows. Toyota Land Cruiser SUV, the costliest for wheeler of Toyota in India is essentially a four wheel drive with automatic transmission and the beast is truly dominant on any kind of Indian road conditions.

Mammooty Driving His Audi A7 - Spotted at Calicut.

This picture shows the BIG M of M- Town with his Audi A7 which bears a 369 as expected.Interestingly its a KA registeration.

The Audi A7 is a style-focused luxury sedan intended to compete with the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe. Based on the more conventionally-styled A6 sedan, this four-door coupe brings a new level of style to the segment and gives the pioneering CLS a run for its money.
While its Mercedes and BMW counterparts bring a V8 to the fight, Audi instead is relying on a supercharged 3.0-liter V6, which it interestingly refers to as a 3.0T. This force-fed V6 is good for 310 horsepower, 325 lb-ft of torque and a zero-to-60 mph sprint of 5.4 seconds. Those who want the power of a V8 should check out the A7's performance-oriented S7 variant, however.
Here is a quick summary of Audi A7

  • Name: Audi A7
  • Model: 3.0 TDi
  • Car Body Type: Sedan
  • Segment: D+ segment
  • Top Speed: 234 kmph

Engine Specifications:
  • Displacement: 3000cc,V6
  • Engine Type: Diesel
  • Maximum Power: 245 Bhp
  • Maximum Torque: 500Nm
Price: Rs 64,00,000 (Ex showroom Delhi; may vary)































Monday, September 24, 2012

Harris Jayaraj Taking Delivery Of His Lamborghini Gallardo

Harris Jayaraj seems to be very fond of vehicles.After his H3 and the maser, its the Lambo. Seen along with Harris is a well known petrol head from Chennai.

The Lamborghini Gallardo  is a sports car built by Lamborghini, their most-produced model to date with over 10,000 built in its first seven years of production. Named after a famous breed of fighting bull, just like any other Lamborghini car names, the V-10 Gallardo has been Lamborghini's sales leader and stable-mate to a succession of V-12 flagship models—first to the Lamborghini Murciélago (4,099 built between 2001 and 2011), then to the current flagship Lamborghini Aventador. 

Mammootty Driving His Latest Audi A7

You can see Mammootty driving his unregistered Audi A7.Lets wait till it gets registered with a 369 on its number plate!

The Audi A7 is a style-focused luxury sedan intended to compete with the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe. Based on the more conventionally-styled A6 sedan, this four-door coupe brings a new level of style to the segment and gives the pioneering CLS a run for its money.
While its Mercedes and BMW counterparts bring a V8 to the fight, Audi instead is relying on a supercharged 3.0-liter V6, which it interestingly refers to as a 3.0T. This force-fed V6 is good for 310 horsepower, 325 lb-ft of torque and a zero-to-60 mph sprint of 5.4 seconds. Those who want the power of a V8 should check out the A7's performance-oriented S7 variant, however.

Here is a quick summary of Audi A7
  • Name: Audi A7
  • Model: 3.0 TDi
  • Car Body Type: Sedan
  • Segment: D+ segment
  • Top Speed: 234

Engine Specifications:
  • Displacement: 3000cc,V6
  • Engine Type: Diesel
  • Maximum Power: 245 Bhp
  • Maximum Torque: 500Nm
Price: Rs 64,00,000 (Ex showroom Delhi; may vary)

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Retro Looks to Leave New Ford Mustang? Huh? Say What? (Mic Check Part 1 of 2)


       Well, I have written quite a few Mustang blogs it seems. That's because the Mustang is just a nice damn car that contains a perfect blend of retro-futuristic styling. Today's Mustang blog is a little different however, it's about my slight dissatisfaction with the inspiration that they say will be infused into the next Mustang model, which according to sources will hit the market as a 2014 or 2015 model. The particular car, they say, of which the inspiration will be extracted from, is the 2011 Ford Evos concept. I have seen that concept  floating all around the internet and I'm not to excited about it. I have channeled that frustration into a preliminary, and experimentation-sketch of my own musings for a new Ford Mustang concept. Now, let me say something, there is a fine line that a manufacture must straddle when updating or re-issuing an update of a retro car. The goal is to bring in today's hi-techy design aesthetic, and merge it with the iconic cues of the previous design. And here, the hoped-for result is for  where you can see the blend of both styles, but still smell a defining whiff of the aroma of that yester-year design.

Proceed to the observations made below...

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What do you see in pictures 1, and 2? In the first picture,1, the side view, though containing some nice sculpturistic lines, doesn't look "Mustang" enough in comparison to the second picture, 2. Therefore, what I have done below, is attempt to reinvigorate the real Mustang bloodline, while simultaneously upping the ante.




       If you look carefully above (observing the arrows), you can see two long curving lines that start out - with wide separation - by the front fender, and then in a swooping manner, converges at the rear wheel fender. Right here, a sumptious rump in the rear quarter panel is birthed, and gently dives down a bit over the rear wheel and then curves upward again, running into the tail lamps, which is followed tangentially by a spoiler profile. Also, checkout the lower arrows coming from the front wheel fender, and watch how it invisibly (I made it visible by highlighting it with red arrows) reaches into a sexy, near-derriere curvature into the lower part of the rear fascia (behind the rear wheel). See? You know me, I always try if possible, to put a little bit of the ladies into my automotive designs :)

Ok. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the rest of the ride as we show you a ton of otherwise hot pictures of the Ford Evos concept, of which Ford will be drawing some of its inspiration for the new 2014/2015 Ford Mustang concept! You got your popcorn right? (lol)












































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