Not just a super car that carries on the name of racing driver Pierre Veyron, who, while racing for the original Bugatti car manufacturer, won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the second fastest car in the world and the most powerful, it can easily pass as a super hero`s car like Batman. It has the fastest acceleration speed, reaching 60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
Endowed with W16 engine-16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders fed by four turbochargers, a dual-clutch DSG computer-controlled manual transmission, the Veyron has a length is 4462 mm (175.8 in) a wide of 1998 mm (78.7 in) and hight of 1206 mm (47.5 in). Counting a sum of 10 radiators, for the engine cooling system, for transmission oil, a heat exchanger for the air to liquid intercoolers, for engine oil etc., the car has a power to weight ratio of 529 bhp/tonne.
If we talk about performance we are dazzled by this supercars power to reach 200 and 300 km/h (124 and 186 mph) in 7.3 and respectively 16.7 seconds, wining for herself the name of the quickest-accelerating production car in history. If we count the fact that the top speed of Bugatti Veyron is 253.2 miles per hour (407.5 km/h), a speed limited electronically to prevent tire damage (it can run even faster) we can understand why this spectacular car must consume 40.4 L/100 km (4.82 mpg) when it`s running at top speed and in city driving 24.1 L/100 km.
A model drove by superstars like Tom Cruise, couldn`t name itself cheap, rising the Bugatti Veyron at least of $1,700,000, a price that measures it`s quality. Many new designs has been released since 2006, the color might have changed, but the speed and power remain the same.
Monday, April 18, 2011
BMW Z4 Roadster to be first four-cylinder offered on U.S. shores in decades
2011 BMW Z4 – Click above for high-res image gallery
Forced-induction, four-cylinder engines and small cars go together likes punch and pie. BMW understands this, and the automaker has officially announced that the Z4 is the first U.S. model to get its new turbocharged mill. This marks the first time in decades that BMW is bringing a four-banger to U.S. shores. Fans of the 2002, rejoice.
The BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster will serve up its engine bay for the new turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four. Output is rated at 240-horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 260 pound-feet of torque, which arrives at just 1,250 rpm. Using a combination of direct-injection, BMW's Valvetronic intake management and a twin-scroll turbo allows the engine to produce V6 power with I4 efficiency. BMW expects to see a 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency compared to the outgoing motor. The eight-speed automatic transmission will also certainly help the Z4 in the fuel economy fight.
No word yet on pricing or a date when we can see the turbocharged Z4 sitting in dealer showrooms. Click past the jump to read the full press release.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
2011 Lexus car CT 200h F Sport unveiled
car engine 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Car Gallery
2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Car Gallery
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10 Best Car Engine 2011
After learning the names of the ’10 Best Engines’, the enlisted just have to wait for the start of the next Auto Show in Detroit for the award ceremony. As every year the American journal Ward’s Automotive specializes unveiled its annual list of the best engines in 2011. Every year, almost 20, Ward’s journalists announce what, in their opinion, the best engines in the coming year to be mentioned in a spectacular Top Ten: ie “‘s 10 Best Engine Award 2011.”
So a few days of the end 2010, the nominations for the 2011 models and were released between 38 and newer models who took part in the race, it was determined the 10 Best Engines, the result is not surprising, since it is consistent the diversity of cars involved.
And for the first time in the history of the contest the results reflect a renewal so big with only two models and six repeating their participation completely new winners.
The decrease in the size and engine displacement does not mean a reduction in power, the era of the big V8 engines fall behind, leaving these machines for competing cars or very specific niches.
In this 4-cylinder engines have the performance of a V6 while the six-cylinder equal to eight, so do not be surprised the power or torque, thanks to turbochargers and compressors that are more efficient combustion with that energy loss is reduced.
Different
It should be noted that 2011 will be a historic year for Ward’s, because among the winners of the Award’s 10 Best Engine “included the first ever appointed electric motors, the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf. Was once again the machine diesel Volkswagen Jetta TDI (finalist last year), and large machines like the 5.0 liter V8 Ford Mustang 2011, and the Hyundai Genesis. In addition, attracting a new protagonist: the newly released 3.6-liter V6 Chrysler Penastar beginning to be starring with awards and accolades.
To be eligible for competition, ie belong to the list of competitors, “Ward’s 10 Best Engines”, the car must cost less than $ 55 000 in the U.S. and the engine had to be already available in the first quarter of 2011.
To select the winners, during October and November, the editors of Ward’s Automotive tested vehicles of different brands in mixed urban cycle around the Detroit metropolitan area, which assessed according to their power, fuel economy, noise , vibration, torque, refinement and technological relevance, also clear from the comparison of data.
Electrical
Electric vehicles arrived, and they did to stay, so it is not surprising that among the 10 best engines of 2011 two units are powered by electricity: Leaf Nissan and the Chevrolet Volt.
How cars will become more common, Nissan Leaf, the first Model 100 percent power and mass production of Japan’s home, and was recognized as the European Car of the Year (COTY 2011), while Chevrolet Volt, was his own with the publication Motor Trend and the “Green Car of the Year 2011″ from the Los Angeles Auto Show in North America. This, in a clear way of changing technologies and new generations of cars in which the power supply will be gradually replaced by electricity in exchange for the gradual disuse of fossil fuels.
So Ward’s only corroborates the importance that the power is to the automotive world, with its choice, that if the total of 10 “Best Engines”, two of which correspond to present 100 percent power as in the case of Nissan Leaf or Extended Range Electric, as the little 1.4-liter engine that recharges the batteries for the Chevrolet Volt to extend their autonomy.
So a few days of the end 2010, the nominations for the 2011 models and were released between 38 and newer models who took part in the race, it was determined the 10 Best Engines, the result is not surprising, since it is consistent the diversity of cars involved.
And for the first time in the history of the contest the results reflect a renewal so big with only two models and six repeating their participation completely new winners.
The decrease in the size and engine displacement does not mean a reduction in power, the era of the big V8 engines fall behind, leaving these machines for competing cars or very specific niches.
In this 4-cylinder engines have the performance of a V6 while the six-cylinder equal to eight, so do not be surprised the power or torque, thanks to turbochargers and compressors that are more efficient combustion with that energy loss is reduced.
Different
It should be noted that 2011 will be a historic year for Ward’s, because among the winners of the Award’s 10 Best Engine “included the first ever appointed electric motors, the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf. Was once again the machine diesel Volkswagen Jetta TDI (finalist last year), and large machines like the 5.0 liter V8 Ford Mustang 2011, and the Hyundai Genesis. In addition, attracting a new protagonist: the newly released 3.6-liter V6 Chrysler Penastar beginning to be starring with awards and accolades.
To be eligible for competition, ie belong to the list of competitors, “Ward’s 10 Best Engines”, the car must cost less than $ 55 000 in the U.S. and the engine had to be already available in the first quarter of 2011.
To select the winners, during October and November, the editors of Ward’s Automotive tested vehicles of different brands in mixed urban cycle around the Detroit metropolitan area, which assessed according to their power, fuel economy, noise , vibration, torque, refinement and technological relevance, also clear from the comparison of data.
Electrical
Electric vehicles arrived, and they did to stay, so it is not surprising that among the 10 best engines of 2011 two units are powered by electricity: Leaf Nissan and the Chevrolet Volt.
How cars will become more common, Nissan Leaf, the first Model 100 percent power and mass production of Japan’s home, and was recognized as the European Car of the Year (COTY 2011), while Chevrolet Volt, was his own with the publication Motor Trend and the “Green Car of the Year 2011″ from the Los Angeles Auto Show in North America. This, in a clear way of changing technologies and new generations of cars in which the power supply will be gradually replaced by electricity in exchange for the gradual disuse of fossil fuels.
So Ward’s only corroborates the importance that the power is to the automotive world, with its choice, that if the total of 10 “Best Engines”, two of which correspond to present 100 percent power as in the case of Nissan Leaf or Extended Range Electric, as the little 1.4-liter engine that recharges the batteries for the Chevrolet Volt to extend their autonomy.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Williams dismayed by early 2011 performance
Williams dismayed by early 2011 performance
Published: 13/04/11, 05:22PM
Williams chairman Adam Parr and technical director Sam Michael have admitted they are deeply disappointed with the team’s performance in the first two races of the season, which they say has fallen far short of their expectations.
The Grove-based squad’s radical 2011 car design – which features an ultra-compact gearbox and very tightly packaged rear end – showed promise in winter testing but did not replicate that pace in Australia and Malaysia, while driver errors and a variety of reliability problems have compounded the team’s woes.
Williams have languished near the back of the midfield group so far and are the only established team yet to get on the scoreboard.
“Like everyone at Williams, I am both surprised and frustrated with our start,” said Parr.
“In spite of having an ambitious concept for the FW33, the benefit of continuity with our engine, and moving into our second season with Rubens [Barrichello], we have come up short.
“It is particularly bad in view of our relative strength in pre-season testing and the exceptional amount of work that everyone across Williams has put into this car.”
Parr said the reliability problems have hindered the team’s efforts to develop the FW33.
“First, we have to understand where we are strong and where we are weak. We have had some notable areas of success with the FW33 and we can build on these. We also have some promising improvements coming through for Shanghai and Istanbul and we need to see how these perform.
“We also need to get on top of the reliability issues because these not only affect immediate performance, they also absorb resources that should be focused on improvement.”
Michael was equally blunt in his assessment of the team’s showing last weekend, saying: “Our performance was well below expectations in many areas in Sepang.
“This is not acceptable for us and we’ll be thoroughly reviewing all aspects of our lack of performance before Shanghai.”
Michael detailed the technical problems that sidelined Barrichello and Pastor Maldonado in Malaysia: “Rubens retired with a differential seal leak, caused by excessive slip on the differential during the lap when he had a puncture.
“Pastor retired with a misfire from the engine. The most likely cause of this was a faulty ignition coil, but Cosworth are still investigating this.”
Both Parr and Michael hinted that an overhaul of the team’s engineering group might be necessary to improve performance in the medium term.
“Ultimately the performance and reliability of the car is down to the engineering group and we’ll respond accordingly,” said Michael.
Parr added: “We will move forward, but that does not alter the fact that we have started too far behind.
“Therefore, we will be looking not only at how to address the short-term issues – we will be working together to strengthen the team for 2012 and beyond. Every aspect will be reviewed, nothing is sacred, but we will do this methodically and not in a reactive way.”
The Grove-based squad’s radical 2011 car design – which features an ultra-compact gearbox and very tightly packaged rear end – showed promise in winter testing but did not replicate that pace in Australia and Malaysia, while driver errors and a variety of reliability problems have compounded the team’s woes.
Williams have languished near the back of the midfield group so far and are the only established team yet to get on the scoreboard.
“Like everyone at Williams, I am both surprised and frustrated with our start,” said Parr.
“In spite of having an ambitious concept for the FW33, the benefit of continuity with our engine, and moving into our second season with Rubens [Barrichello], we have come up short.
“It is particularly bad in view of our relative strength in pre-season testing and the exceptional amount of work that everyone across Williams has put into this car.”
Parr said the reliability problems have hindered the team’s efforts to develop the FW33.
“First, we have to understand where we are strong and where we are weak. We have had some notable areas of success with the FW33 and we can build on these. We also have some promising improvements coming through for Shanghai and Istanbul and we need to see how these perform.
“We also need to get on top of the reliability issues because these not only affect immediate performance, they also absorb resources that should be focused on improvement.”
Michael was equally blunt in his assessment of the team’s showing last weekend, saying: “Our performance was well below expectations in many areas in Sepang.
“This is not acceptable for us and we’ll be thoroughly reviewing all aspects of our lack of performance before Shanghai.”
Michael detailed the technical problems that sidelined Barrichello and Pastor Maldonado in Malaysia: “Rubens retired with a differential seal leak, caused by excessive slip on the differential during the lap when he had a puncture.
“Pastor retired with a misfire from the engine. The most likely cause of this was a faulty ignition coil, but Cosworth are still investigating this.”
Both Parr and Michael hinted that an overhaul of the team’s engineering group might be necessary to improve performance in the medium term.
“Ultimately the performance and reliability of the car is down to the engineering group and we’ll respond accordingly,” said Michael.
Parr added: “We will move forward, but that does not alter the fact that we have started too far behind.
“Therefore, we will be looking not only at how to address the short-term issues – we will be working together to strengthen the team for 2012 and beyond. Every aspect will be reviewed, nothing is sacred, but we will do this methodically and not in a reactive way.”
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Car
Last year, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California is the first public presentation of the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. Very positive response and now this roadster production – limited to 150 units – from Molsheim. At the same time, the media and customers to take their first test drive.
New Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport with famous brand automotive perfect solution, aesthetics and driving dynamics with the new challenges. In response to customer demand, changes to the complex structure of the vehicle that drove over the open, thus adding a new dimension to this high performance sports car. Combining several new security features and innovative and equipment, the fastest and most exciting roadster in the world. Will be immediately recognizable as a result of the windshield is slightly higher, style daytime running lights, and lightweight, transparent polycarbonate roof.
The main challenge in developing the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, with a roof that can be removed due to the unique structure of fixed roof Bugatti Veyron. Optimal combination stiffness and lightweight engineering ensures the monocoque passenger compartment of the original model is very strong while the absolute minimum weight. Because the roof is an integral part of vehicle structure, which means the elimination of cargo routes should really be redesigned to maintain the rigidity of the vehicle accidents and safety, and provides additional protection from side impacts and laminates.
As a result, the monocoque structure has been strengthened by the side skirts and transmission tunnel. The B-pillars have been using the rigid support carbon fiber, and the central carbon plate has been placed under the transmission tunnel to ensure the vehicle suffers from less torsional stretch the other roadster.
New door Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport are made of carbon fiber, and house an integrated longitudinal beam. In the case of an accident, this transfers the load from A to B-pillar, thus eliminating the impact energy. In addition, the two air intake, new design for the 16-cylinder mid-engine now feature 10-inch carbon fiber elements to provide broad protection in the case of the roller.
Along with moisture-resistant leather, stitching, features a variety of new equipment has been added to the interior, including a reverse camera with 2.7 inch monitor integrated into the rearview mirror, and Puccini sound system with digital signal processor.
When you close the roof, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport can reach 407 kmh, while speeds of up to 360 km / hour that can be done with the roof. In case of rain, an innovative soft-top, like an umbrella, which is stored in the trunk can be opened at any time. Gently over the place, the car can travel at speeds up to 130 km / h
More than opening Veyron
“When I had the opportunity to test the new Grand Sport for the first time myself, I am filled with joy,” said Pierre Henri Raphanel, Bugatti race driver, “so I entered second gear, I knew that it was a car at all. Immediately I could feel difference. Even with the roof goes on, at your fingertips and the base of everything I am more of this column, more intimate. more accurate with less understeer, almost as if he had taken some filters in the suspension and steering. “Former Le Mans winner may have driven more miles in a Veyron than others, introduced the car to many customers and the press. Drawing on the Roof “Joy comes directly from the engine – giving the feeling of having a horse power plant right foot behind your head, trying to suck and swallow you,” he raves.
Assembled by hand at the company headquarters in Molsheim, Alsace, the Grand Sport will be delivered from July 2009 at a price of 1.4 million euros (excluding taxes and transportation). Only 150 units will be created, with the first 50 will be exclusively for registered Bugatti customers. So far 30 Grand Sport has been ordered. Number chassis auction at Pebble Beach auction by Gooding and Company last summer and sold for 3:19 million U.S. dollars. Additional Income $ 900,000 donated by Bugatti for the Pebble Beach Company Foundation charity.
New Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport with famous brand automotive perfect solution, aesthetics and driving dynamics with the new challenges. In response to customer demand, changes to the complex structure of the vehicle that drove over the open, thus adding a new dimension to this high performance sports car. Combining several new security features and innovative and equipment, the fastest and most exciting roadster in the world. Will be immediately recognizable as a result of the windshield is slightly higher, style daytime running lights, and lightweight, transparent polycarbonate roof.
The main challenge in developing the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, with a roof that can be removed due to the unique structure of fixed roof Bugatti Veyron. Optimal combination stiffness and lightweight engineering ensures the monocoque passenger compartment of the original model is very strong while the absolute minimum weight. Because the roof is an integral part of vehicle structure, which means the elimination of cargo routes should really be redesigned to maintain the rigidity of the vehicle accidents and safety, and provides additional protection from side impacts and laminates.
As a result, the monocoque structure has been strengthened by the side skirts and transmission tunnel. The B-pillars have been using the rigid support carbon fiber, and the central carbon plate has been placed under the transmission tunnel to ensure the vehicle suffers from less torsional stretch the other roadster.
New door Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport are made of carbon fiber, and house an integrated longitudinal beam. In the case of an accident, this transfers the load from A to B-pillar, thus eliminating the impact energy. In addition, the two air intake, new design for the 16-cylinder mid-engine now feature 10-inch carbon fiber elements to provide broad protection in the case of the roller.
Along with moisture-resistant leather, stitching, features a variety of new equipment has been added to the interior, including a reverse camera with 2.7 inch monitor integrated into the rearview mirror, and Puccini sound system with digital signal processor.
When you close the roof, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport can reach 407 kmh, while speeds of up to 360 km / hour that can be done with the roof. In case of rain, an innovative soft-top, like an umbrella, which is stored in the trunk can be opened at any time. Gently over the place, the car can travel at speeds up to 130 km / h
More than opening Veyron
“When I had the opportunity to test the new Grand Sport for the first time myself, I am filled with joy,” said Pierre Henri Raphanel, Bugatti race driver, “so I entered second gear, I knew that it was a car at all. Immediately I could feel difference. Even with the roof goes on, at your fingertips and the base of everything I am more of this column, more intimate. more accurate with less understeer, almost as if he had taken some filters in the suspension and steering. “Former Le Mans winner may have driven more miles in a Veyron than others, introduced the car to many customers and the press. Drawing on the Roof “Joy comes directly from the engine – giving the feeling of having a horse power plant right foot behind your head, trying to suck and swallow you,” he raves.
Assembled by hand at the company headquarters in Molsheim, Alsace, the Grand Sport will be delivered from July 2009 at a price of 1.4 million euros (excluding taxes and transportation). Only 150 units will be created, with the first 50 will be exclusively for registered Bugatti customers. So far 30 Grand Sport has been ordered. Number chassis auction at Pebble Beach auction by Gooding and Company last summer and sold for 3:19 million U.S. dollars. Additional Income $ 900,000 donated by Bugatti for the Pebble Beach Company Foundation charity.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
The 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show 2011 - Honda Sexy Models / Show Girls
Date & Time : Friday, March 25 – Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Venue : CHALLENGER1-3, IMPACT MUANG THONG THANI
99 Popular Road, Banmai Subdistrict, Pakkred District, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
Ticket : 100 Baht (Available at the entrance )
That’s all for now! Stay tuned for more if you wish to =)