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Sunday, 29 September 2013

The Old ''Cafe Racer'' in a new Avatar...Royal Enfield Continental GT


The traits that are common for the Royal Enfield family and yet probably the best motorcycle designed by the company.An old school style that draws inspiration from the classic bikes of the ‘60s.

 Especially the sculpted shape of the fuel tank, the retro tail and 18 inch spooked wheels wrapped in Pirelli Sport Demon tyres. Despite its classic appearance, the Continental GT is packed with contemporary technologies. Therefore, you get Keihin EFI, electric starting, digital electronic ignition, Brembo brakes and dual Paioli gas-charged piggyback rear shocks.







At the heart of the 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT sits a single cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled engine with a displacement of 535 cc. It is mated on a five speed constant mesh transmission with wet, multiplate clutch. The engine delivers a maximum power of 29.1 bhp (21.4 kW) at 5100 rpm with 44 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm which makes the Continental GT the strongest model in Royal Enfield’s lineup.

In a post-performance era where consumers are increasingly looking for authentic, evocative and uncomplicated motorcycles, Royal Enfield introduces the Continental GT – a motorcycle that perfects the essential elements of the most influential idea in motorcycling history – café racing. The Continental GT brings the core idea of the rocker sub-culture from the 1960s roaring into the 21st century with a motorcycle that is nimble with a lot of useable power and torque – one that is outstanding fun to ride at regular road going speeds...
At the heart of the Continental GT is the tried-and-tested single-cylinder air-cooled Unit Construction Engine (UCE) which has been upgraded to 535cc with a re-mapped ECU and lower inertia to deliver that extra punch and responsiveness that is so essential to the café racer character.
The rest of the motorcycle has been designed from the ground-up. Years of development went into creating the razor sharp handling and superior rigidity on the new Continental GT; also the ride is super smooth across most road conditions and the motorcycle responds naturally and instantaneously to the rider’s body. Royal Enfield worked closely with Harris Performance to create the new chassis which delivers this authentic café racer ride and handling via a nimble double cradle frame as well as new 41mm front forks and twin gas-charged Paioli rear shockers. The Pirelli Sport Demon tyres provide excellent grip, and the Brembo brakes give outstanding response and stopping distance to this meticulously designed motorcycle.





Friday, 1 February 2013

New Honda CRV!!!


Honda that launched the new generation Honda CR-V in the UK in late 2012 is planning to launch the vehicle in India in February.


The all new CR-V, which is available in both petrol and diesel engine options in the UK, will only come to India in the petrol version only. If we talk about the dimensions, the new generation CR-V has got shorter and a lesser in length than the outgoing version. For the first time, the CR-V will be available with a choice of both two and four-wheel drive option Compared to the previous generation CR-V, the new model takes on a more assertive and aerodynamic stance with a bolder nose section. The front bumper is joined by a horizontal three-bar grille and deep-set headlights. The lower front bumper is designed to convey SUV capability with a generous approach angle.








The CR-V is based on an all-new platform. The most prominent changes are at the front, where the CR-V features a wraparound lower front bumper that is better integrated into the rest of the front fascia than on the current car.The three-bar horizontal front grille is also much more dominant than the current CR-V’s, with slimmed-down headlights flanking it on either side. Honda claims the front-end styling changes result in much improved aerodynamics over the current car.Sculpted bodywork features on the sides, which also get more pronounced side sills. The large alloy wheels featured on the concept have been exchanged for more practical-looking variants.At the rear, the CR-V will retain the vertical light design of the current car. The Japanese firm is also claiming an all-new, more spacious interior with a lower floor for improved load-carrying ability.

Friday, 4 January 2013

Ford Ecosport in India soon!!!



In India, a new class of cars have started gaining popularity recently. The mini SUVs which are aimed at urban youth who are looking for something more than a traditional hatchback and lesser that the big SUVs in the market. The market for these cars has grown up and Ford has plans to launch a car in this segment this year named Ecosport.



Ford Ecosport will come with a new 1.0 litre 3 cylinder ecoboost petrol engine generating 120 PS power and a peak torque of 170 Nm plus super low Co2 levels of 140 g/km. This particular engine is a down-sized direct-injected, turbocharged petrol engine that provides the same output as churned by a 1.6-liter engine. The USP about this engine will be its small size which will make for excellent fuel economy. Now, one can expect that a mileage of not less than 20 kmpl will be delivered by this frugal 1-liter engine. This is a great number seeing the profiles of SUVs in India. Ford has spent more than adequate time and expertise in the aerodynamics of this car to boost up the fuel efficiency. It is pretty evident that Ford Ecosport has a similar platform as Ford Fiesta, so the car will be only in front wheel drive, distancing itself away from the 4x4 option. Ford Ecosport is expected to give a very smooth ride and is designed thoughtfully to provide a classic driving experience even on the rugged Indian terrains.Ford has also planned to keep the price of Ford Ecosport easy on pocket. Apparently, this new car in India will land between the price range of Rs 7 lakh-Rs. 9 lakh.




The interiors of the Ford Ecosport are designed with complete style and American car maker has made sure that apart from being stylish and modern, it is very crucial for the interiors to be comfortable too. The seats of the car are comfortable for five and relaxing, accompanied with ample of space provided for luggage storage. Also the legroom and headroom spaces in Ford Ecosport are brilliantly done so that none of the passengers including driver face any discomfort in the car. To accessorize the car more, the steering wheel will be leather wrapped along with carpeted floor and centre console will be positioned at the correct level. Colors used inside are sporty turning on the youth inside. Furthermore, to enhance the driving experience there will also be AM/FM radio and CD player so that driver could zoom away with music. Voice control and SYNC takes the compact SUV ahead in the race of SUVs. Bluetooth and USB connections would not be a problem in Ecosport India. The digital clock present on the centre console will never make you late for any meeting. The American car maker surely is aware of extreme heat in the country, therefore a powerful air conditioning system will also adorn the new Ford Ecosport.

Wednesday, 2 January 2013

Spyker to launch C8 Laviolette LBW in India!!!

Expected to be around रु 2,60,00000 the car is sure to make some noise in the supercar segment.





The Dutch car manufacturer Spykar cars is planning to introduce the Spyker C8 Laviolette LBW in India in 2012. The car will be available in India as a completely built-in unit as there is no manufacturing unit of the company in India. Powered by Audi V8 engine, the Spyker C8 Laviolette LBW delivers superb performance.


The Spyker C8 Laviolette LWB is one of the most admired coupes of the world, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. LWB in the model name stands for long wheel base, explaining body style of the supercar. The car designing expertise of the automaker is evident from beautiful interiors and elegant exteriors of LWB.


Spyker C8 Laviolette LWB is regarded as one of the most beautifully designed supercars, which grabs attention with the beautiful swooping curves, upswinging doors and stylish vents. Moreover, interiors of the car are as captivating as exteriors, outclassing all the competitors.


In comparison to the SWB version of the Spyker C8 Laviolette, LWB version to glass roof will be moved further back for assuring better visibility. Other unique propositions of the car are improved air-conditioning system and an advanced automatic gearbox. Another model, Spyker C8 Spyder will also be offered with a LWB with an electric folding soft-top.


Spyker C8 Laviolette is powered by a 4000 cc V8 engine, which delivers high power and torque. The engine of this car is able to generate 455 bhp but the exact power depends on the restrictor size. Torque churned by the engine of this car is 450 Nm at 8500 rpm.


Power-packed engine of Spyker C8 Laviolette LWB is complemented by 6-speed manual transmission feature for a streamlined on-road performance. Muscular and aggressive design of Spyker C8 Laviolette LWB is supported by sturdy chassis made of aluminium. It is equipped with AP brakes with 6-pot callipers that have a tremendous deceleration power. Besides excellent acceleration, the car has maximum speed of 300 kmph. Steering adjustment (Rake/Reach) provides better driving position.


Interior of Spyker C8 Laviolette is equally amazing as it has various exciting features. The car has large dashboard on which the instrument panel is positioned. The controls are located on the dashboard for maximum convenience of the driver. Spacious interior of this car provides maximum comfort to the occupant. Every feature of this car reflects luxury and comfort.


Spyker C8 Laviolette LWB stretches to 4584 mm in length and measures 1920 mm in width. Other notable dimensions of the car are wheelbase of 2675 mm, front track of 1470 mm, rear track of 1680 mm and fuel tank of 100 litres.

The active and passive safety features of the supercar includes 6 safety airbags, Parking Sensors, Fog Lamp, Traction Control, Electronic Brake Distribution, Anti-lock braking system and ESP.