GREATER SMALL FIATS
Hemmings Sports & Exotic magazine covered Great Small Fiats by Phil Ward this month in this nice little review. Click image to view at higher quality.
Nissan GT-R Australian pricing
Prix de l'assiette et le niveau de d�tails pour le terrain de battre Nissan GT-R ont �t� annonc�s avant de la voiture en avril 1 australien ventes lancement.
L'ordinaire de GT-R sera disponible � partir de $ 155800 (PPI) et disposent d'une fonctionnalit� compl�te la liste qui comprend le cuir et le su�de synth�tique si�ges avant chauffants, les p�dales en aluminium, Multi-Function Meter, configurable et de transmission mis en place de traction � double zone de contr�le climatique, t�l�phone mobile Bluetooth connectivit�, et de sept pouces, �cran couleur.
De plus, la GT-R Premium, diff�renci�es par la garniture int�rieure et des roues et pneus, le prix sera de $ 159800 (PPI) et comprend Real-couche de couleur noir de 20 pouces finition alliages, chauss� de Bridgestone RE070R � hautes performances de roulage � plat pneumatiques, r�vis� si�ge en noir avec parements rouges assiette et une haute performance audio BOSE syst�me.
Depuis le lancement de la GT-R sur le march� japonais en D�cembre 2007, plus de 4800 exemples ont �t� vendus dans le monde entier avec les pr�-commandes d�j� en Australie, un montant total de 150 unit�s.
Les prix sont en vigueur le 1 er avril et exclure concessionnaire et les frais de livraison. Gun & Titane m�tallis� couleurs de peinture sont au prix de 1750 $ de plus, tandis que Super Silver peinture est une prime suppl�mentaire $ 3000.
Les clients qui ont pr�-commande de leur GT-R 1 avril avant sa date de lancement (et dont les v�hicules sont livr�s avant le 30 Juin 2009) sont en mesure de garantir le v�hicule � bas prix de $ 148,800 et $ 152,800, respectivement.
L'ordinaire de GT-R sera disponible � partir de $ 155800 (PPI) et disposent d'une fonctionnalit� compl�te la liste qui comprend le cuir et le su�de synth�tique si�ges avant chauffants, les p�dales en aluminium, Multi-Function Meter, configurable et de transmission mis en place de traction � double zone de contr�le climatique, t�l�phone mobile Bluetooth connectivit�, et de sept pouces, �cran couleur.
De plus, la GT-R Premium, diff�renci�es par la garniture int�rieure et des roues et pneus, le prix sera de $ 159800 (PPI) et comprend Real-couche de couleur noir de 20 pouces finition alliages, chauss� de Bridgestone RE070R � hautes performances de roulage � plat pneumatiques, r�vis� si�ge en noir avec parements rouges assiette et une haute performance audio BOSE syst�me.
Depuis le lancement de la GT-R sur le march� japonais en D�cembre 2007, plus de 4800 exemples ont �t� vendus dans le monde entier avec les pr�-commandes d�j� en Australie, un montant total de 150 unit�s.
Les prix sont en vigueur le 1 er avril et exclure concessionnaire et les frais de livraison. Gun & Titane m�tallis� couleurs de peinture sont au prix de 1750 $ de plus, tandis que Super Silver peinture est une prime suppl�mentaire $ 3000.
Les clients qui ont pr�-commande de leur GT-R 1 avril avant sa date de lancement (et dont les v�hicules sont livr�s avant le 30 Juin 2009) sont en mesure de garantir le v�hicule � bas prix de $ 148,800 et $ 152,800, respectivement.
Nissan GT-R Australian pricing
Prix de l'assiette et le niveau de d�tails pour le terrain de battre Nissan GT-R ont �t� annonc�s avant de la voiture en avril 1 australien ventes lancement.
L'ordinaire de GT-R sera disponible � partir de $ 155800 (PPI) et disposent d'une fonctionnalit� compl�te la liste qui comprend le cuir et le su�de synth�tique si�ges avant chauffants, les p�dales en aluminium, Multi-Function Meter, configurable et de transmission mis en place de traction � double zone de contr�le climatique, t�l�phone mobile Bluetooth connectivit�, et de sept pouces, �cran couleur.
De plus, la GT-R Premium, diff�renci�es par la garniture int�rieure et des roues et pneus, le prix sera de $ 159800 (PPI) et comprend Real-couche de couleur noir de 20 pouces finition alliages, chauss� de Bridgestone RE070R � hautes performances de roulage � plat pneumatiques, r�vis� si�ge en noir avec parements rouges assiette et une haute performance audio BOSE syst�me.
Depuis le lancement de la GT-R sur le march� japonais en D�cembre 2007, plus de 4800 exemples ont �t� vendus dans le monde entier avec les pr�-commandes d�j� en Australie, un montant total de 150 unit�s.
Les prix sont en vigueur le 1 er avril et exclure concessionnaire et les frais de livraison. Gun & Titane m�tallis� couleurs de peinture sont au prix de 1750 $ de plus, tandis que Super Silver peinture est une prime suppl�mentaire $ 3000.
Les clients qui ont pr�-commande de leur GT-R 1 avril avant sa date de lancement (et dont les v�hicules sont livr�s avant le 30 Juin 2009) sont en mesure de garantir le v�hicule � bas prix de $ 148,800 et $ 152,800, respectivement.
L'ordinaire de GT-R sera disponible � partir de $ 155800 (PPI) et disposent d'une fonctionnalit� compl�te la liste qui comprend le cuir et le su�de synth�tique si�ges avant chauffants, les p�dales en aluminium, Multi-Function Meter, configurable et de transmission mis en place de traction � double zone de contr�le climatique, t�l�phone mobile Bluetooth connectivit�, et de sept pouces, �cran couleur.
De plus, la GT-R Premium, diff�renci�es par la garniture int�rieure et des roues et pneus, le prix sera de $ 159800 (PPI) et comprend Real-couche de couleur noir de 20 pouces finition alliages, chauss� de Bridgestone RE070R � hautes performances de roulage � plat pneumatiques, r�vis� si�ge en noir avec parements rouges assiette et une haute performance audio BOSE syst�me.
Depuis le lancement de la GT-R sur le march� japonais en D�cembre 2007, plus de 4800 exemples ont �t� vendus dans le monde entier avec les pr�-commandes d�j� en Australie, un montant total de 150 unit�s.
Les prix sont en vigueur le 1 er avril et exclure concessionnaire et les frais de livraison. Gun & Titane m�tallis� couleurs de peinture sont au prix de 1750 $ de plus, tandis que Super Silver peinture est une prime suppl�mentaire $ 3000.
Les clients qui ont pr�-commande de leur GT-R 1 avril avant sa date de lancement (et dont les v�hicules sont livr�s avant le 30 Juin 2009) sont en mesure de garantir le v�hicule � bas prix de $ 148,800 et $ 152,800, respectivement.
CarAdvice au Melbourne International Motor Show
L'ensemble de CarAdvice �quipe sera � Melbourne International Motor Show � partir de 7 heures tr�s t�t demain pour vous offrir la couverture la plus compl�te de l'�v�nement possible.
Nous sommes l� d'abord comme les voitures neuves sont d�voil�s, comme l'int�rieur de news (et de ragots) pauses, de vous mettre des photos personnelles et pr�s de toutes les choses que vous voulez voir, ainsi que nos podcasts sur place et les discussions avec le fabricant repr�sentants � travers le jour.
Melbourne International Motor Show ouvre ses portes au public demain soir � partir de 5pm au Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Nous sommes l� d'abord comme les voitures neuves sont d�voil�s, comme l'int�rieur de news (et de ragots) pauses, de vous mettre des photos personnelles et pr�s de toutes les choses que vous voulez voir, ainsi que nos podcasts sur place et les discussions avec le fabricant repr�sentants � travers le jour.
Melbourne International Motor Show ouvre ses portes au public demain soir � partir de 5pm au Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
CarAdvice au Melbourne International Motor Show
L'ensemble de CarAdvice �quipe sera � Melbourne International Motor Show � partir de 7 heures tr�s t�t demain pour vous offrir la couverture la plus compl�te de l'�v�nement possible.
Nous sommes l� d'abord comme les voitures neuves sont d�voil�s, comme l'int�rieur de news (et de ragots) pauses, de vous mettre des photos personnelles et pr�s de toutes les choses que vous voulez voir, ainsi que nos podcasts sur place et les discussions avec le fabricant repr�sentants � travers le jour.
Melbourne International Motor Show ouvre ses portes au public demain soir � partir de 5pm au Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Nous sommes l� d'abord comme les voitures neuves sont d�voil�s, comme l'int�rieur de news (et de ragots) pauses, de vous mettre des photos personnelles et pr�s de toutes les choses que vous voulez voir, ainsi que nos podcasts sur place et les discussions avec le fabricant repr�sentants � travers le jour.
Melbourne International Motor Show ouvre ses portes au public demain soir � partir de 5pm au Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Toyota HC-CV in the Melbourne Motor Show
In front of Australia began producing Toyota Camry Hybrid and to publish, Toyota created the HC-CV on display at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show. This concept car is basically the 2010 Camry Hybrid with a modification in the future, new alloy wheels and leather seats with the new wave such as graphic logos Hybrid Synergy Drive.
HC-CV The launch marks countdown countdown 12 hours before the launch of the first hybrid car made in Australia. President and CEO of Toyota Australia, Max Yasuda said HC-CV Toyota became the most important model in the expo.
Camry Hybrid uses the four-cylinder engine combined with the strength of electric motor. Combination of two sources of energy that generate power with a total of more conventional models, and at the same time the fuel efficiency is better.
Toyota is the only car manufacturer that produces four-cylinder engine in Australia. Toyota Australia has been producing the Camry in the country since 22 years ago. Camry is the best-selling car in Australia for 15 years and is the main export Toyota Australia.
HC-CV The launch marks countdown countdown 12 hours before the launch of the first hybrid car made in Australia. President and CEO of Toyota Australia, Max Yasuda said HC-CV Toyota became the most important model in the expo.
Camry Hybrid uses the four-cylinder engine combined with the strength of electric motor. Combination of two sources of energy that generate power with a total of more conventional models, and at the same time the fuel efficiency is better.
Toyota is the only car manufacturer that produces four-cylinder engine in Australia. Toyota Australia has been producing the Camry in the country since 22 years ago. Camry is the best-selling car in Australia for 15 years and is the main export Toyota Australia.
Toyota HC-CV in the Melbourne Motor Show
In front of Australia began producing Toyota Camry Hybrid and to publish, Toyota created the HC-CV on display at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show. This concept car is basically the 2010 Camry Hybrid with a modification in the future, new alloy wheels and leather seats with the new wave such as graphic logos Hybrid Synergy Drive.
HC-CV The launch marks countdown countdown 12 hours before the launch of the first hybrid car made in Australia. President and CEO of Toyota Australia, Max Yasuda said HC-CV Toyota became the most important model in the expo.
Camry Hybrid uses the four-cylinder engine combined with the strength of electric motor. Combination of two sources of energy that generate power with a total of more conventional models, and at the same time the fuel efficiency is better.
Toyota is the only car manufacturer that produces four-cylinder engine in Australia. Toyota Australia has been producing the Camry in the country since 22 years ago. Camry is the best-selling car in Australia for 15 years and is the main export Toyota Australia.
HC-CV The launch marks countdown countdown 12 hours before the launch of the first hybrid car made in Australia. President and CEO of Toyota Australia, Max Yasuda said HC-CV Toyota became the most important model in the expo.
Camry Hybrid uses the four-cylinder engine combined with the strength of electric motor. Combination of two sources of energy that generate power with a total of more conventional models, and at the same time the fuel efficiency is better.
Toyota is the only car manufacturer that produces four-cylinder engine in Australia. Toyota Australia has been producing the Camry in the country since 22 years ago. Camry is the best-selling car in Australia for 15 years and is the main export Toyota Australia.
Bentley Continental Supersports
Two years ago, Bentley league entry in cars with the most extravagant high CO2 emissions. Supermewah car manufacturer decided to deliver this car is more environmentally friendly. Result, the Bentley Continental Supersports on display at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, next sunday.
Behind the engine hood engines are the most brave Bentley ever made, namely W12 621hp and 590lb-ft. Bentley and not lose something special, torsi giant can be rool low 1750rpm. The effect, quiet acceleration from 60mph to be achieved in 3.7detik. Ini territory supercar. This supercar territory. Very few cars in the world who have the ability under 4 seconds.
Coupe is 55 kg lighter from his brother in a sedan. This coupe also uses a number of lightweight material to chop weight, such as carbon fiber. The merit is another application where the switching gear Quickshift more quickly doubled.
Behind the engine hood engines are the most brave Bentley ever made, namely W12 621hp and 590lb-ft. Bentley and not lose something special, torsi giant can be rool low 1750rpm. The effect, quiet acceleration from 60mph to be achieved in 3.7detik. Ini territory supercar. This supercar territory. Very few cars in the world who have the ability under 4 seconds.
Coupe is 55 kg lighter from his brother in a sedan. This coupe also uses a number of lightweight material to chop weight, such as carbon fiber. The merit is another application where the switching gear Quickshift more quickly doubled.
Bentley Continental Supersports
Two years ago, Bentley league entry in cars with the most extravagant high CO2 emissions. Supermewah car manufacturer decided to deliver this car is more environmentally friendly. Result, the Bentley Continental Supersports on display at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, next sunday.
Behind the engine hood engines are the most brave Bentley ever made, namely W12 621hp and 590lb-ft. Bentley and not lose something special, torsi giant can be rool low 1750rpm. The effect, quiet acceleration from 60mph to be achieved in 3.7detik. Ini territory supercar. This supercar territory. Very few cars in the world who have the ability under 4 seconds.
Coupe is 55 kg lighter from his brother in a sedan. This coupe also uses a number of lightweight material to chop weight, such as carbon fiber. The merit is another application where the switching gear Quickshift more quickly doubled.
Behind the engine hood engines are the most brave Bentley ever made, namely W12 621hp and 590lb-ft. Bentley and not lose something special, torsi giant can be rool low 1750rpm. The effect, quiet acceleration from 60mph to be achieved in 3.7detik. Ini territory supercar. This supercar territory. Very few cars in the world who have the ability under 4 seconds.
Coupe is 55 kg lighter from his brother in a sedan. This coupe also uses a number of lightweight material to chop weight, such as carbon fiber. The merit is another application where the switching gear Quickshift more quickly doubled.
E-Class convertible in Frankfurt
Daimler AG in choosing his own exhibition to launch the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon and convertible, the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. Previous luxury car company based in Stuttgart launched this E-Class sedan at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show and the E-Class coupe is scheduled dirlis in the 2009 Geneva Motor Show next week. Estimated model wagon and convertible ocean shortly after entering the market was introduced on the public.
There have been no detailed information regarding the second model. Including what engine will be used. However, machine-estimated mesinya not far different from that used in the sedan and coupe. Currently engine E-Class stretch of four-cylinder 136hp engine that is used E200CDI up to 388hp from a V8 engine in the E500 coupe disappear.
There have been no detailed information regarding the second model. Including what engine will be used. However, machine-estimated mesinya not far different from that used in the sedan and coupe. Currently engine E-Class stretch of four-cylinder 136hp engine that is used E200CDI up to 388hp from a V8 engine in the E500 coupe disappear.
E-Class convertible in Frankfurt
Daimler AG in choosing his own exhibition to launch the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon and convertible, the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. Previous luxury car company based in Stuttgart launched this E-Class sedan at the 2009 Detroit Motor Show and the E-Class coupe is scheduled dirlis in the 2009 Geneva Motor Show next week. Estimated model wagon and convertible ocean shortly after entering the market was introduced on the public.
There have been no detailed information regarding the second model. Including what engine will be used. However, machine-estimated mesinya not far different from that used in the sedan and coupe. Currently engine E-Class stretch of four-cylinder 136hp engine that is used E200CDI up to 388hp from a V8 engine in the E500 coupe disappear.
There have been no detailed information regarding the second model. Including what engine will be used. However, machine-estimated mesinya not far different from that used in the sedan and coupe. Currently engine E-Class stretch of four-cylinder 136hp engine that is used E200CDI up to 388hp from a V8 engine in the E500 coupe disappear.
Toyota small car segment borer India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, India to set up small car that will be introduced late in 2010. This car was designed specifically for the Indian market, as expressed by the Managing Director Hiroshi Nakagawa.
"Small car is entirely new, designed specifically for the Indian market. Employment in the second factory in Bangalore as scheduled and take some of the additional production capacity will be used to produce a small car, "said Nakagawa. While attending the 18th International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF).
Toyota Kirloskar currently has installed capacity of 60000-65000 units and the second factory will add 70,000 units. Mini car that can shape future Hatchback or sedan.
Throughout the year 2008, Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 52,000 units successfully Innova and Corolla and optimistic this year could reach that level again. Small car in India is very popular. Who successfully master this segment, he will be the Indian market, one of the automotive market is growing at this time.
Toyota small car segment borer India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, India to set up small car that will be introduced late in 2010. This car was designed specifically for the Indian market, as expressed by the Managing Director Hiroshi Nakagawa.
"Small car is entirely new, designed specifically for the Indian market. Employment in the second factory in Bangalore as scheduled and take some of the additional production capacity will be used to produce a small car, "said Nakagawa. While attending the 18th International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF).
Toyota Kirloskar currently has installed capacity of 60000-65000 units and the second factory will add 70,000 units. Mini car that can shape future Hatchback or sedan.
Throughout the year 2008, Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 52,000 units successfully Innova and Corolla and optimistic this year could reach that level again. Small car in India is very popular. Who successfully master this segment, he will be the Indian market, one of the automotive market is growing at this time.
NISSAN GT-R REVS INTO POLE POSITION
Web's largest motoring poll puts new Japanese sports car in top place.
British motoring enthusiasts have voted Japanese car maker Nissan's brutally powerful GT-R as winner of MSN Cars �Car of the Year 2009', with the four-wheel drive sportscar capturing almost a third (29%) of the record 80,000 votes cast on a poll on MSN Cars (msn.co.uk/cars).
The critically-acclaimed Nissan GT-R cruised ahead of its challengers as it almost trebled the number of votes of its nearest competitor, the British-built Jaguar XF (12%). Other familiar entries in the MSN Car of the Year poll include the ever popular - but new generation - Ford Fiesta (6%) in 8th place.
Tom Evans, Content Manager of MSN Cars, commented:
"Congratulations to Nissan and its revolutionary GT-R for capturing the imagination of the British motoring public. Not only does the GT-R boast impressive specs and enough sheer motoring muscle to outrun its rivals, but the GT-R also boasts one of the most eye-catching, contemporary designs in the supercar fraternity - and all at a bargain price that is entirely in keeping with these straightened times."
He added:
"Britain's passion and drive for the world's most well-crafted supercars continues, even during times of economic hardship. This is clearly demonstrated as over 80,000 people voted for their top motors, more than doubling the number of votes of last year's poll."
Source:headlineauto/MSN
2009 just seems to keep getting better for the Nissan GT-R. Look out for these two Nissan GT-R books from Veloce, coming soon!
Click covers for more information.
British motoring enthusiasts have voted Japanese car maker Nissan's brutally powerful GT-R as winner of MSN Cars �Car of the Year 2009', with the four-wheel drive sportscar capturing almost a third (29%) of the record 80,000 votes cast on a poll on MSN Cars (msn.co.uk/cars).The critically-acclaimed Nissan GT-R cruised ahead of its challengers as it almost trebled the number of votes of its nearest competitor, the British-built Jaguar XF (12%). Other familiar entries in the MSN Car of the Year poll include the ever popular - but new generation - Ford Fiesta (6%) in 8th place.
Tom Evans, Content Manager of MSN Cars, commented:
"Congratulations to Nissan and its revolutionary GT-R for capturing the imagination of the British motoring public. Not only does the GT-R boast impressive specs and enough sheer motoring muscle to outrun its rivals, but the GT-R also boasts one of the most eye-catching, contemporary designs in the supercar fraternity - and all at a bargain price that is entirely in keeping with these straightened times."
He added:
"Britain's passion and drive for the world's most well-crafted supercars continues, even during times of economic hardship. This is clearly demonstrated as over 80,000 people voted for their top motors, more than doubling the number of votes of last year's poll."
Source:headlineauto/MSN
2009 just seems to keep getting better for the Nissan GT-R. Look out for these two Nissan GT-R books from Veloce, coming soon!
Click covers for more information.
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL SUPERSPORTS
Here's a look at The Bentley Continental Supersports - the fastest and most powerful Bentley ever. It is the extreme Bentley, a muscular two-seater that delivers supercar performance and a highly focused driving experience.The Supersports is also the first Bentley capable of running on both petrol (gasoline) and biofuel, pioneering the use of FlexFuel technology in the luxury sector. This represents stage one of the company�s commitment to make its complete model range compatible with renewable fuels by 2012.
Available worldwide from autumn 2009, the Continental Supersports will be FlexFuel compatible in the majority of markets from launch with North American cars offering the capability by summer 2010, following regulatory approval.
Source:newspress/Bentley
This forthcoming Veloce book covers the Continental Supersports' predecessors from 1951-2002.
Bentley Continental, Corniche & Azure 1951-2002 � Revised Edition by Martin Bennett.The book of the Continental in the Rolls-Royce era.
? Brand new Revised Edition with an exciting, updated format
? The fastest and most powerful coachbuilt Bentleys described in vivid detail
? Includes technical specification, performance data, and a listing of individual cars
? Profusely illustrated
? Martin Bennett is an internationally acknowledged Rolls-Royce and Bentley expert
? Covers 1951 to 2002 models
? Bentley Continental R type, S1 S2 and S3; Bentley
? Corniche; Bentley Continental Convertible; Bentley Continental R, S and T; Bentley Azure
Click here for more info about this forthcoming book.
100 TIPS TO TRANSFORM YOUR RALLY CAR!
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How to Build a Successful Low-Cost Rally Car, a new book by motoring journalist Philip Young aims to provide simple, cost-effective and reliable tips to guarantee reaching the finishing line and more importantly, get results!
This book concentrates on preparing a car for the many forms of road-based rallies, including Historic Rallying, from weekend club events to the Classic Marathon, with useful preparation for long distance events like the Peking to Paris, road-rallies for modern cars, and the �Budget Adventure� events like the Mongol Rally and Plymouth to Dakar.
Published by Veloce at �16.99 containing 150 colour pictures; It concentrates on tips for reliability...items like waterproofing, ensuring the exhaust doesn�t fall off, the radiator doesn�t vibrate lose, engine mountings and the like are regular setbacks on all manner of events and this book gets back to basics, packed with workshop photographs. There is also an event guide, useful contacts, and chapters on personal preparation including staying healthy, coping with borders, and seeking sponsorship.
Philip Young is a former Fleet Street journalist who once helped to run the Daily Mail News Desk...he has written for The Observer, The Times, and The Guardian as well as the Daily Mail, edited two motoring magazines, and twice was awarded the Guild of Motoring Writer�s Motoring Journalist of the Year Award.
Generally credited with having kick-started the historic-rally movement with events like the Pirelli Classic Marathon, Monte Carlo Challenge and Peking to Paris, Philip Young has organised 65 major events and has seen how the same problems crop up time and time again that could have been prevented with some simple modifications in the garage before the start. He co-founded the Historic Rally Car Register in 1982, and more recently started up Endurance Rallying in Britain, events restricted to 1400cc cars with standard engines, such as the Lombard Rally.
Philip Young commented: "Hopefully the book goes some way to debunk the myth that rally preparation is about high cost and high technology - some of the modifications in the book are ordinary household items, from silicone bathroom sealer to wire coat hangers that cost zippo, but transform reliablility."
The 96-page book is available now from bookshops or from www.veloce.co.uk.
If you are driving a road-based rally, this book will help you get a result � don�t even fill in the entry form without it!
How to Build a Successful Low-Cost Rally Car, a new book by motoring journalist Philip Young aims to provide simple, cost-effective and reliable tips to guarantee reaching the finishing line and more importantly, get results!This book concentrates on preparing a car for the many forms of road-based rallies, including Historic Rallying, from weekend club events to the Classic Marathon, with useful preparation for long distance events like the Peking to Paris, road-rallies for modern cars, and the �Budget Adventure� events like the Mongol Rally and Plymouth to Dakar.
Published by Veloce at �16.99 containing 150 colour pictures; It concentrates on tips for reliability...items like waterproofing, ensuring the exhaust doesn�t fall off, the radiator doesn�t vibrate lose, engine mountings and the like are regular setbacks on all manner of events and this book gets back to basics, packed with workshop photographs. There is also an event guide, useful contacts, and chapters on personal preparation including staying healthy, coping with borders, and seeking sponsorship.
Philip Young is a former Fleet Street journalist who once helped to run the Daily Mail News Desk...he has written for The Observer, The Times, and The Guardian as well as the Daily Mail, edited two motoring magazines, and twice was awarded the Guild of Motoring Writer�s Motoring Journalist of the Year Award. Generally credited with having kick-started the historic-rally movement with events like the Pirelli Classic Marathon, Monte Carlo Challenge and Peking to Paris, Philip Young has organised 65 major events and has seen how the same problems crop up time and time again that could have been prevented with some simple modifications in the garage before the start. He co-founded the Historic Rally Car Register in 1982, and more recently started up Endurance Rallying in Britain, events restricted to 1400cc cars with standard engines, such as the Lombard Rally.
Philip Young commented: "Hopefully the book goes some way to debunk the myth that rally preparation is about high cost and high technology - some of the modifications in the book are ordinary household items, from silicone bathroom sealer to wire coat hangers that cost zippo, but transform reliablility."The 96-page book is available now from bookshops or from www.veloce.co.uk.
If you are driving a road-based rally, this book will help you get a result � don�t even fill in the entry form without it!
CLASSIC SPEEDPRO
The New 3rd Edition of The MG Midget & Austin-Healey Sprite High Performance Manual by Daniel Stapleton gets a thumbs up from Classics Monthly this month:
? The completely revised, updated and enlarged third edition of Daniel Stapleton's definitive tuning book on the Midget & Sprite
? Daniel Stapleton has extensive first-hand experience of modifying Sprite and Midget cars, and has been involved in the development of some of the proprietary kits featured in the book
? Contains information on the 1500 (Triumph) engine and the 1275 in-line engines not found in any other book
? Comprehensive section on ignition systems and different distributors
? Detailed analysis of the pros and cons of different modifications
? Details modifications to the whole car for better performance
? Clear, sharp photographs of even the smallest components
? The completely revised, updated and enlarged third edition of Daniel Stapleton's definitive tuning book on the Midget & Sprite
? Daniel Stapleton has extensive first-hand experience of modifying Sprite and Midget cars, and has been involved in the development of some of the proprietary kits featured in the book
? Contains information on the 1500 (Triumph) engine and the 1275 in-line engines not found in any other book
? Comprehensive section on ignition systems and different distributors
? Detailed analysis of the pros and cons of different modifications
? Details modifications to the whole car for better performance
? Clear, sharp photographs of even the smallest components
PUT THE PEDAL TO THE METAL!
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Seven new Motor Racing books from Veloce! Click covers for more information.
Porsche Racing Cars � 1953 to 1975 (ISBN 978-1-904788-44-7)
By Brian Long
Follows Porsche�s year-by-year progress in top flight racing, and looks in detail at the pure competition cars that brought the German marque such immense success and acclaim on the worlds tracks. Begins with the giant-killing 550 Spyders of 1953, then takes the reader, in definitive detail, through all the susbsequent racing models up to 1975.
� Hardback � 25x25cm � �45.00 � 272 pages � c. 600 colour & b&w photos
Porsche Racing Cars � 1976 to 2005 (ISBN 978-1-904788-45-4)
By Brian Long
Follows Porsche�s year-by-year progress in top flight racing, and looks in detail at the pure competition cars that brought the German marque such immense success and worldwide acclaim on the tracks.
Highly illustrated, this is the definitive and entertaining record of Porsches on the world�s racetracks from 1976 onward.
� Hardback � 25x25cm � �45.00 � 272 pages � c. 500 mainly colour photos
La Carrera Panamericana � �The World�s Greatest Road Race!� (ISBN: 978-1-84584-170-6)
By John Tipler
Through photos of the stunning countryside and cities visited en route, action shots and parc ferm�, interviews with drivers and key personnel, plus vivid narrative, readers are transported to Mexico for an eye-witness account of the fantastic Carrera Panamericana, �The World�s Greatest Road Race.� Includes a full history from 1950.
� Hardback � 25x20.7cm � �40.00 � 272 pages � 400+ mainly colour photos
Alpine & Renault � The Development of the Revolutionary Turbo F1 Car: 1968 to 1979 (ISBN: 978-1-84584-177-5)
By Roy P. Smith
The inside story of the first turbocharged Grand Prix car from concept to Grand Prix victory. Contains interviews with the men of the time, reports on every race, and over 400 photos and illustrations.
� Hardback � 25x25cm � �45.00 � 240 pages � 400+ colour & b&w pictures
Motor Racing at Oulton Park in the 1970s (ISBN: 978-1-84584-164-5)
By Peter McFadyen
Featuring over 150 colour and black & white photographs, many previously unpublished, the book recalls this period of consolidation at the beautiful Cheshire circuit.
� Paperback � 20.5x19cm � �12.99 � 96 pages � 106 colour & b&w photographs
Hot Rod & Stock Car Racing - in Britain in the 1980s (ISBN: 978-1-84584-167-6)
By Richard John Neil
This book charts the development of short oval motor racing in the UK, using 100 never-before-published photographs. Championship listings complement the evocative text.
� Paperback � 20.5x19cm � �12.99� 96 pages � 103 colour & 6 b&w photographs
Motor Racing at Nassau in the 1950s & 1960s (ISBN: 978-1-84584-198-0)
By Terry O�Neil
From the mid-1950s Nassau hosted a series of events at the end of the American racing season. Seen by many as the �Golden Age� of motor racing, internationally acclaimed drivers mixed with amateur racers who came to enjoy the sun, parties and racing. An evocative, pictorial complement to O�Neil�s previous Veloce book, The Bahamas Speed Weeks.
� Paperback � 20.5x19cm � �12.99 � 96 pages � 164 colour & b&w photographs
All available now! UK & USA
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Porsche Racing Cars � 1953 to 1975 (ISBN 978-1-904788-44-7)By Brian Long
Follows Porsche�s year-by-year progress in top flight racing, and looks in detail at the pure competition cars that brought the German marque such immense success and acclaim on the worlds tracks. Begins with the giant-killing 550 Spyders of 1953, then takes the reader, in definitive detail, through all the susbsequent racing models up to 1975.
� Hardback � 25x25cm � �45.00 � 272 pages � c. 600 colour & b&w photos
Porsche Racing Cars � 1976 to 2005 (ISBN 978-1-904788-45-4)By Brian Long
Follows Porsche�s year-by-year progress in top flight racing, and looks in detail at the pure competition cars that brought the German marque such immense success and worldwide acclaim on the tracks.
Highly illustrated, this is the definitive and entertaining record of Porsches on the world�s racetracks from 1976 onward.
� Hardback � 25x25cm � �45.00 � 272 pages � c. 500 mainly colour photos
La Carrera Panamericana � �The World�s Greatest Road Race!� (ISBN: 978-1-84584-170-6)By John Tipler
Through photos of the stunning countryside and cities visited en route, action shots and parc ferm�, interviews with drivers and key personnel, plus vivid narrative, readers are transported to Mexico for an eye-witness account of the fantastic Carrera Panamericana, �The World�s Greatest Road Race.� Includes a full history from 1950.
� Hardback � 25x20.7cm � �40.00 � 272 pages � 400+ mainly colour photos
Alpine & Renault � The Development of the Revolutionary Turbo F1 Car: 1968 to 1979 (ISBN: 978-1-84584-177-5)By Roy P. Smith
The inside story of the first turbocharged Grand Prix car from concept to Grand Prix victory. Contains interviews with the men of the time, reports on every race, and over 400 photos and illustrations.
� Hardback � 25x25cm � �45.00 � 240 pages � 400+ colour & b&w pictures
Motor Racing at Oulton Park in the 1970s (ISBN: 978-1-84584-164-5)By Peter McFadyen
Featuring over 150 colour and black & white photographs, many previously unpublished, the book recalls this period of consolidation at the beautiful Cheshire circuit.
� Paperback � 20.5x19cm � �12.99 � 96 pages � 106 colour & b&w photographs
Hot Rod & Stock Car Racing - in Britain in the 1980s (ISBN: 978-1-84584-167-6)By Richard John Neil
This book charts the development of short oval motor racing in the UK, using 100 never-before-published photographs. Championship listings complement the evocative text.
� Paperback � 20.5x19cm � �12.99� 96 pages � 103 colour & 6 b&w photographs
Motor Racing at Nassau in the 1950s & 1960s (ISBN: 978-1-84584-198-0)By Terry O�Neil
From the mid-1950s Nassau hosted a series of events at the end of the American racing season. Seen by many as the �Golden Age� of motor racing, internationally acclaimed drivers mixed with amateur racers who came to enjoy the sun, parties and racing. An evocative, pictorial complement to O�Neil�s previous Veloce book, The Bahamas Speed Weeks.
� Paperback � 20.5x19cm � �12.99 � 96 pages � 164 colour & b&w photographs
All available now! UK & USA
Kia Carens 5dr mpv 2.0i S 5st Technical Specifications
Car Tuning Central is proud to provide you with full comprehensive technical specifications of the Kia Carens 5dr mpv - 2.0i S 5st.
You’ll be able to find full technical specifications of this and thousands of other car models from various car brands at our Technical Specifications section.
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For now we leave you with a complete table containing 90 different items (Tech Specs), from security to insurance details, that should help you choose your next vehicle. (the right column numbers may refer to the price of the left column item if it does not come included as a standard)
(all prices are presented to you in British Pounds)
| Brand | Kia |
| Model | Kia Carens 5dr mpv |
| Edition | 2.0i S 5st |
| Engine (CC/Type) | 1998/4 |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded |
| Price (In UK Pounds) | 12,095 |
| Adjustable Electric Steering | TBA |
| Adjustable Power Seats | TBA |
| Adjustable Seat Height | standard |
| Adjustable Stearing Reach | standard |
| Adjustable Steering Height | standard |
| Air Conditioning | standard |
| Alarm | TBA |
| Alloy Wheels | standard |
| Anti Lock Brakes | standard |
| Auto Gearbox | TBA |
| Benefit in Kind | 4142-4142 |
| Body Type | MPV |
| Braking Distance (metres) | TBA/TBA |
| Central Locking | TBA |
| Climate Control | TBA |
| CO2 Rating (Grams per Km) | 201 |
| Cruise Control | TBA |
| Deadlocks | TBA |
| Driven Wheels | Front |
| Driver Airbag | standard |
| Electric Front Windows | standard |
| Electric Mirrors | standard |
| Electric Sun Roof | TBA |
| Engine Position | F |
| Etched Windows | TBA |
| Euro NCAP Rating | No Rating |
| From 0 to 60 Mph (in seconds) | 11 |
| Front Headroom (mm) | 1043 |
| Front Legroom (mm) | 1042 |
| Hands Free Phone | TBA |
| Heated Mirrors | TBA |
| Height (mm) | 1650 |
| Immobiliser | standard |
| Insurance Group | 10 |
| Kerb Weight (Kg) | 1519 |
| Leather Seats | TBA |
| Lenght (mm) | 4545 |
| Locking Wheel Nuts | standard |
| Manual Sunroof | TBA |
| Manufacturers Warranty | 5yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 6yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown |
| Marked Parts | TBA |
| Maximum Boot Space (Litres) | 2106 |
| Maximum Power (Bhp/Rpm | 142/6000 |
| Maximum Speed (Mph) | 118 |
| Maximum Torque (Lb Ft / RPM) | 139/4250 |
| Metallic Paint | 360 |
| Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Combined | 33.6 |
| Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Extra Urban | 40.9 |
| Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Urban | 25.4 |
| Minimum Boot Space (Litres) | 74 |
| Multi CD Player | TBA |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Number of Seats | 5 |
| Passenger Airbag | standard |
| Pences per Mile | 40.61 |
| Percentage Charge | 35-35 |
| Percentage of Value Retained After 3 Years or 36.000 Miles | 32 |
| Power Steering | standard |
| Radio | TBA |
| RDS Radio | standard |
| Rear Center 3 Point Belt | standard |
| Rear Headroom (mm) | 1015 |
| Rear Kneeroom (mm) | 975 |
| Remote Locking | TBA |
| Satellite Navigation (GPS) | TBA |
| Seatbelt Tensioners | standard |
| Secure Spare Wheel | standard |
| Service Intervals | 1yr/10k |
| Servicing Cost after 3 Years | 826 |
| Side Airbag | standard |
| Side Impact Bars | standard |
| Split or Fold Rear Seats | standard |
| Tank Capacity in Gallons | 13.2 |
| Tax Payable at 22% | 911.24-1822.48 |
| Tax Payable at 44% | 911.24-1822.48 |
| Towing Weight (Kg) | 1500 |
| Traction Control | TBA |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.8 |
| Typical Contract Hire Rate (pcm) | 285 |
| Typical Insurance Quote | 462 |
| Unique Fit Radio | TBA |
| Visible VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) | TBA |
| Width (mm) | 1820 |
2009 BMW 7 Series
Because of the high security standards that the modern world is so addicted, we need to spy a little to find out about the new 7 Series from BMW. So a few little details remains undiscovered at lest about the exterior, because the car was captured in the pictures and it reveal to us the exterior. So, the lights are a concept from the most controverts CS concept. The lights are entire made of led and we find a new iDrive system.
The bigger differences from his previous model can be observed at the body in the front and back side, there the day lights creates a new look for the future generation that we are going to see from the BMW factories. The new approach respect the tradition in BMW to make a total change in stile and it creates an image, very high evolved given up the old design that was very criticized for the peaceful and more calm image.
The new BMW use a twin-turbo V8 of 4.4 liters that entered for the first time in the component of the new X6, and the top version 760i is tooled up with the familiarly V12 of 6.0 liters. To make a difference between the two versions the V6 version will have pipes on the exhaust system meanwhile the V12 will have 4 pipes on the exhaust system.
Both of the version is equipped with an automatically transmission in 8 steps. In spite the fact that the new model has more steps in the gear box then his predecessor the new transmission does not need more space then the one in 6 steps and more then this it is more easy to use and more efficient. With a gear box that has more gears will help in the amount of gas consumption, with 6 percent less than its previous model. About the new transmissions roomers are that is very versatile and they will use it in the next project of the BMW brand.
On the option list of the new BMW 7 series we will find a guidance system that it will be put on to the wheels, and in a few years this system will be combined with 4×4 traction.
The new night-vision assures the safety of the pedestrians; it is capable of detecting the presents of humans on the road and then signals in the dashboard. Also the system can signal if the people are on the road or on the side way to prevent the accidents that could happen.
The system is so advanced, so it can reed the indicators with speed restriction and can signal to the driver in case if this one runs with a higher speed. The camera can also detect the fog or rain condition and can warn the driver not to go over a limit. Whit all the warnings the car does not the controls from the driver, but still remains a high performing warning system.
2009 BMW 7 Series Wallpapers
2009 BMW 7 Series Technical Data Specifications
| All Specs for 750i Models | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Layout | Front Engine, RWD |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic with Manual Shift |
| Steering | Available Active Steering 4 Wheel Steering System |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Twin Turbocharged V8 |
| Displacement | 4.4 Liters |
| Horsepower | 407 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 442.5 lbs-ft. @ 1750 rpm |
| Interior | |
| Navigation/Entertainment | Revised iDrive with 10.2 in screen, 8 gb hard drive |
| Vision | BMW Night Vision System Featuring Pedestrian Recognition Technology |
| Display | Heads-Up Display (Optional) |
| Safety | Lane Departure Warning System |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 5.2 sec |
| Top Speed | 155 mph (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Consumption | 24.8 mpg combined cycle |
Base Price: 2009 BMW 7 Series - Unannounced. 2008 BMW 750i: $75,800
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Transmission Mission - It’s all in the timing
You have to reach that right speed before you can quickly shift your gears. Timing is crucial in getting the most out of your car’s powerful engine. You have to know when to get the beast out of your monstrous engine, as well as, taming the beast.
There are some ways to upgrade your transmission. You can choose from trusted transmission brands like Nissan, Mitsubishi, Tremec, and Honda. Honda makes different kinds of performance transmissions ranging from a basic one to custom made racing transmissions.
There are two types of transmissions: manual and automatic. Clutches are needed to engage or disengage a manual transmission, while with automatic transmissions torque converters take the place of clutches. Automatic transmissions are an advantage for racecars and cars with forced induction because even at a high rev, it can permit the car to stop. While on a stall, drivers then release the brakes for a super-charged launch.
Computers paved the way for the emergence of semi-automatic transmissions which we can say, give racecar drivers the best of both worlds.
In choosing gearboxes, choose those that are made of hard and durable materials to avoid breakage. Low-ratio gearboxes are said to provide improved acceleration and better mileage.
Another gearbox option is the sequential gearbox. This type of manual transmission gives the race driver the advantage of fast shifting. You only have to push the shift stick up every time you want to change to a higher gear, or pull the shift down if you want to use a lower gear.
Performance shift kits are available to make your shifting experience smoother and quicker. These shifts are well balanced and precise. Most of these performance shift kits are short, but easy to install.
Get your car a gear knob that will match your steering wheel or the interiors of your car. Gear knobs come in leather, carbon fiber, or choose an illuminated gear knob if this suits your fancy.
Always have your transmission fluid changed whenever it’s due to keep you shifting gears smoothly. Use synthetic oil with higher quality to take on the added heat due to continuous shifting.
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VW Passat Tuning
VW introduced the Passat back in 1973 which were initially offered as two and four door sedans as well as versions with three- and five-doors. These versions shared a common style care of Giorgetto Giugiaro, an Italian designer. From that time on, the VW Passat continues to earn raves as well as criticisms from automobile raters and users.
Facelift for Passat
Some mechanical changes and alterations on style can be made to give the VW Passat a fresher look. Give this a new set of car projector-optic headlights, tail lights, bumpers and the car would look much better than when you first bought it. Owners may also opt for front suspension with four links which take out torque steering. To help avoid traction loss when driving on slick surfaces, a Torsen AWD system can be utilized for this purpose. Power can be improved and turbo charged with diesel with a TDI engine which produces 135 PS. Best part about this engine is that it utilizes diesel for fuel economy and its ability to operate with biofuels, an inexpensive alternative to gas. This Torsen AWD system usually comes with the four wheel drive version..
Upgrade to Safety and Function
From the Torsen system, one may now opt for Haldex multi-plated clutch which is available when using a 4-wheel drive version. What this upgrade does to your car is improved fuel economy with spacious interior that allows for more room. Haldex helps you direct your power by letting your car act as any four-wheel drive until it starts detecting slippage. In which case, half of your power will be diverted to the axle which is opposite that of the transmission or engine. There are a lot of things you can do to make the VW Passat a class of its own. Who says a family car can’t look like a sports car?
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Toyota Yaris Tuning
Toyota Yaris is one of the latest feature cars of the Toyota. It has gone to be so successful that production of this latest Toyota flagship model is still in its momentum. Sporting a hip and compact look, the Toyota Yaris is, after all, an incarnation of what most Toyota fans have been asking for from Toyota. A stylish, compact and efficient car is what you asked for - and Toyota Yaris is what you get.
Toyota Yaris is ideally tailored as a family sedan that can accommodate four passengers. Comfort is perhaps one of its best features. With features like satellite navigation system, touch screen operation, Bluetooth, USB connection and full in-car sound system, you will, no doubt, feel the comfort of driving in your Toyota Yaris. And it can be bought for a $11,000 retail price, if you look hard enough. Performance-wise, however, Toyota Yaris does not have much to be proud of. At 50 to 150 BHP, the Toyota Yaris is not exactly your favorite runner. That’s why Toyota Yaris tuning may be exactly what you need.
Made of tensile steel, Toyota Yaris is rigid but lightweight - a feature you can take advantage of. Boosting your car engine’s with a supercharger may power up your engine’s efficiency and performance to as much as 30%. An ECU Tuning Chip may also do the trick. Be careful, though, because it’s no big secret that these procedures can be precarious.
Or you can use methods that will boost your Yaris’ performance, without handling its engine. The most popular choice is replacement of your tires with 15″ allow wheels. This will make your car a lot lighter, and therefore give less reason for your Yaris to run slow. There are also 18″ wheels, which you can use for traversing terrains. Tuning your Yaris by replacing the wheels can be a good option.
from : http://www.cartuningcentral.com/toyota-yaris-tuning
Citroen C4 5dr hatchback 1.6 16v Cachet Technical Specifications
Car Tuning Central is proud to provide you with full comprehensive technical specifications of the Citroen C4 5dr hatchback - 1.6 16v Cachet.
You’ll be able to find full technical specifications of this and thousands of other car models from various car brands at our Technical Specifications section.
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For now we leave you with a complete table containing 90 different items (Tech Specs), from security to insurance details, that should help you choose your next vehicle. (the right column numbers may refer to the price of the left column item if it does not come included as a standard)
(all prices are presented to you in British Pounds)
| Brand | Citroen |
| Model | Citroen C4 5dr hatchback |
| Edition | 1.6 16v Cachet |
| Engine (CC/Type) | 1587/4 |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded |
| Price (In UK Pounds) | 14,595 |
| Adjustable Electric Steering | not available |
| Adjustable Power Seats | not available |
| Adjustable Seat Height | standard |
| Adjustable Stearing Reach | standard |
| Adjustable Steering Height | standard |
| Air Conditioning | standard |
| Alarm | not available |
| Alloy Wheels | standard |
| Anti Lock Brakes | standard |
| Auto Gearbox | not available |
| Benefit in Kind | 5007-5007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Braking Distance (metres) | TBA/TBA |
| Central Locking | standard |
| Climate Control | not available |
| CO2 Rating (Grams per Km) | 169 |
| Cruise Control | standard |
| Deadlocks | standard |
| Driven Wheels | Front |
| Driver Airbag | standard |
| Electric Front Windows | standard |
| Electric Mirrors | standard |
| Electric Sun Roof | not available |
| Engine Position | F |
| Etched Windows | TBA |
| Euro NCAP Rating | 5 |
| From 0 to 60 Mph (in seconds) | 10.6 |
| Front Headroom (mm) | 962 |
| Front Legroom (mm) | 1041 |
| Hands Free Phone | 175 |
| Heated Mirrors | not available |
| Height (mm) | 1458 |
| Immobiliser | standard |
| Insurance Group | 6 |
| Kerb Weight (Kg) | 1200 |
| Leather Seats | not available |
| Lenght (mm) | 4260 |
| Locking Wheel Nuts | TBA |
| Manual Sunroof | not available |
| Manufacturers Warranty | 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown |
| Marked Parts | TBA |
| Maximum Boot Space (Litres) | 320 |
| Maximum Power (Bhp/Rpm | 110/5750 |
| Maximum Speed (Mph) | 121 |
| Maximum Torque (Lb Ft / RPM) | 110/4000 |
| Metallic Paint | 370 |
| Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Combined | 39.8 |
| Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Extra Urban | 49.6 |
| Miles Per Gallon (MPG) - Urban | 29.7 |
| Minimum Boot Space (Litres) | TBA |
| Multi CD Player | not available |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Number of Seats | 5 |
| Passenger Airbag | standard |
| Pences per Mile | 40.69 |
| Percentage Charge | 35-35 |
| Percentage of Value Retained After 3 Years or 36.000 Miles | 31 |
| Power Steering | standard |
| Radio | not available |
| RDS Radio | not available |
| Rear Center 3 Point Belt | standard |
| Rear Headroom (mm) | 926 |
| Rear Kneeroom (mm) | 688 |
| Remote Locking | standard |
| Satellite Navigation (GPS) | not available |
| Seatbelt Tensioners | standard |
| Secure Spare Wheel | standard |
| Service Intervals | 20000 |
| Servicing Cost after 3 Years | 725 |
| Side Airbag | standard |
| Side Impact Bars | standard |
| Split or Fold Rear Seats | standard |
| Tank Capacity in Gallons | 13.2 |
| Tax Payable at 22% | 1101.54-2203.08 |
| Tax Payable at 44% | 1101.54-2203.08 |
| Towing Weight (Kg) | 1200 |
| Traction Control | 400 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.7 |
| Typical Contract Hire Rate (pcm) | 291 |
| Typical Insurance Quote | 374 |
| Unique Fit Radio | standard |
| Visible VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) | TBA |
| Width (mm) | 1773 |
9 tips to keep your engine running smoothly
Tending to your car will enable your car to travel longer down the road and will give you a sense of pride when you are fixing your car. Auto owners need to pay more attention to their cars so the junkyards and the streets don’t get cluttered up. The more cars we can keep on the road, the cleaner the streets will be. Fixing your older car can be fun and exciting and will give you a greater sense of appreciation of the automobile. All of the parts can be found in the auto parts stores and if by chance you can’t find them there, you can always go online and find them.
Recent surveys show that 5 out of 10 accidents could have been diverted by just doing basic maintenance on your vehicle. Just by doing simple maintenance on your vehicle, you can extend the life of your car, helping with a healthier and stable environment.
Tending to the upkeep of your engine can save you gas mileage and give you more of an understanding of the operation of your vehicle. If you know more about your car, when something goes wrong, you will be able to know what it is instead of taking it to the shop and spend extra money you don’t have. Tending to your car starts at the very beginning, from the first day you buy the car.
Basic maintenance starts with your basic tune-up. For that you need spark plugs, ignition wires, a distributer cap and a rotor. Here are a few tips to keep your car up and running longer.
- Change your oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Your engine will start make weird noises if the motor is not kept up. When doing the oil change, make sure you change the oil filter as well. It will do no good if you run clean oil through a dirty oil filter.
- Check the tires every month. By checking your tires it will make sure your alignment is not off causing uneven ware on your tires. Make sure the tires on your car are properly inflated. If the tires are under inflated or over inflated, that can lead to serious problems later down the road.
- Check all of the fluid levels. The fluids you will need to check will include the power steering, brake, antifreeze, washer solvent and the transmission fluid. these fluids are essential for the operation and the safe running of the vehicle.
- Inspect the muffler of the car when it is running to make sure that it has good air flow through it. If the muffler is plugged, make sure you replace it right away.
- Clean the battery posts and cables when necessary and analyze the connection points for corrosion. Check the battery fluids and make sure it has enough fluid except for batteries that are maintenance-free.
- Inspect engine belts for any knicks and tears. Make sure the belt is running on the right track. You don’t want to replace a belt or even worse, a water pump while you are sitting on the side of the road.
- Underneath the car, you will find some grease receptacles to grease the moving components such as the ball joints and the tie-rods. Poor maintenance of these parts can put your car right into the ditch or even worse cause an accident.
- Make sure all of your headlights and taillights work. It is just a simple bulb exchange from a bad bulb to a good one. Check all of the lights on your car to see if they all work, if they don’t, replace them as soon as you can.
- Check and see if your wipers work. If the do, and wipe the windshield clean, you have nothing to worry about. If you turn your wipers on and you have streaks on the windshield, replace the wipers when you get a change. You need to see when you are out driving on the road.
Infiniti
nfiniti is one of the few brands that comes from Japan and is a Luxury automobile maker – they are actually a subdivision of – well can you guess – Nissan! It serves to be the one-of-a-few car brands that has a parent corporation in Japan and has been following the Honda – Acura model with its eye on the U.S. Luxury Car market in the United States. The Infiniti brand was founded in 1989, and since then has spread to Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Korea, China, and Taiwan, to name a few.
They came after the Honda Acura brand, but about the same time as the Toyota Lexus brand – and entered the market to tap into Honda’s success. Unfortunately for Infiniti, although they had a strong start, by the mid nineties they were well behind Acura and Lexus, finding their sales dragging and their production overshooting – causing massive price reductions in dealerships to move sluggish inventory. In 1999 they redesigned their look and released the G20 vehicle, a compact which had been halted in 1997, but then remarketed as a competitor to the much more popular European brands. After this they tried other failed ideas, and by the millennium faced obliteration.
The company, before losing itself completely, reorganized and started developing high performance and very luxurious lines of vehicles. After this they began to look at rival BMW’s vehicles, and design around matching them, in order to regain market share and popularity. The policy worked, and soon their sales started to pick up and more people began to buy Infinity branded automobiles. By last year sales had peaked at all time highs, and next year they plan to release new models, like the G35 and G37 (the former being introduced this year actually). They have begun importing to the UK recently, and rumors about an expansion into the Australian market persist to be talked amongst Infiniti enthusiast.
from: http://www.cartuningcentral.com/infiniti
Audi 80 Tuning
Despite being an older marque, the Audi 80, and it’s quattro variants, is still regarded as one of the finest automobiles for the tuning enthusiast giving good power range at very affordable prices. The Audi S2, a sport version with 2.2 liter turbo petrol engine was produced in 1991.
First manufactured in 1966, the Audi 80 had a long production run into the mid 1990s, with final cabriolet models rolling off the production line in 2000. One of Audi’s most popular models, the Audi 80 changed significantly over it’s development, although still retained the same classic lines through most variants.
Tuning an Audi 80 depends very much on year and engine type, and some parts for older variants may be very difficult to come by, resulting in quite a few owners of 1960s Audis having to source parts from wreckers yards or pay a premium for new parts manufactured by Audi.
Engine capacity and power output varied considerably over the thirty year production of the Audi 80, beginning with normally aspirated 1.6 liter engines right through to the final years of production when 2.0 liter petrol and 1.6 liter turbo diesel engines were fitted as standard.
The same body shape with larger 2.3 liter five cylinder engine and more luxurious interior trim was also marketed as the Audi 90. The two models are essentially the same, and a lot of cross compatibility of parts exists. In fact it is possible to drop a 2.3 liter from an Audi 90 into an Audi 80 with minor adjustment and proper tuning.
Tuning the Audi 80 for maximum performance should probably start with getting the engine and drivetrain back to as near new condition as possible, a full service and diagnostic analysis should be undertaken to ensure the baseline measurements conform to standard.
Owners of the turbo diesel and MPFI engines will get more performance thru acceleration and top end by re-chipping the car with an aftermarket chip, then tuning again with the new baseline. Most kits provide full installation instructions from removal of the old chip to soldering in the new chip an the entire process can take less than a couple of hours with the right setup.
Some models of Audi 80 do not feature a removable chip, and the entire computer will either need to be removed and sent to the chip programmer, or the car taken to a custom tuning workshop with the capability to reprogram the ECU.
Audi 80s are known for needing regular coolant changes, usually every two years, and before starting your cars performance tuning it’s a good idea to change the coolant and check for head gasket leaks.
Catalytic converters on the Audi 80 and variants can also be problematic, unfortunately it’s a design fault, and replacing this with one from a wreckers yard may not entirely solve the problem.
A new exhaust system with chrome tailpipes is an affordable option for tuning an Audi 80, and used systems may be readily available from trade and exchange markets.
from: http://www.cartuningcentral.com/audi-80-tuning
Virtual Tuning Images
We’ve recently had the collaboration of a Serbian mate - Aleksandar Jovanovic - which sent us a few virtual tuning images.
From real modified cars and trucks to virtual concept tuning, he has it all.
Check out some of his his work!
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