Friday, November 6, 2009

Ford Ikon- Style and Elegance

Ford Ikon is nothing other than Ford Fiesta in the personification of a sedan. Not only in India, this model is manufactured and sold in China, Mexico and South Africa. This new vehicle from auto giant ford motors in ruling the heart of the buyers for its style and elegance. Day by day, demand of Ford Ikon is increasing. Ford Ikon assures to make driving thrilling with its optimized suspension design, extremely well impartial chassis and a sharp steering accuracy. Its pleasure driver promises you to have royal driving.

Ford Ikon comes with unique features and 1.3 L exudes style, luxury and class. ROCAM engine, modern styling, comfortable interiors and many more security features makes this stylish car as a show stopper on any road. To make the vehicle reliable and safe, it is equipped with most significant safety features. It is outfitted with remote fuel filler cap connected to central locking, child locks, steering column lock and spare wheel mounted inside the boot among others.


Have a look on additional features of Ford Ikon

luxurious beige seats
Stylish instrument board
Sportier steering wheel, chrome finished gear knob, power windows
Muscular alloy wheels, rear spoiler
Body colored bumper and outstanding exteriors
Its soft-feel steering wheel rim to decrease head injuries on collision
Seat belts for all passengers

Additionally, this model is available in different models includes Paprika red, Panther black, Brush steel, Diamond white, Moon dust silver and Platinum. Ford Ikon is available in two different variants Ford Ikon 1.3 Rocam and Ikon 1.4 DuraTorq TDCi. 1.3 Rocam comes with features such as SEFI fuel system with a 1297cc of engine displacement; display a compression ratio of 10.2:1. On the other hand, Ikon 1.4 DuraTorq TDCi is equipped with TDCi common rail fuel system, 1399cc engine displacements and a solidity ratio of 18.0:1. The best part of Ford Ikon is its Occupant Restraint Systems. Ford Ikon is available in six variants - 1.3 LXi, 1.3 Flair,





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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Ferrari Enzo Overview

The Ferrari Enzo is the fifth Ferrari Supercar to be produced. The Ferrari brand is often misunderstood as producing only supercars, which is not entirely true. Ferrari produces a number of Grand Touring (GT) and Luxury sports cars. Cars that most would call exotics and some would call supercars although the two classifications shouldn't be used interchangeably. In Ferrari's case, the five supercars that they've made since the 1960s are: the 250 LM, 288 GTO, F40, F50 and the Enzo. All most commonly known supercars, the F40 and F50 dominated the supercar scene in the late 80s and throughout the 90s, while the Enzo is known for being Ferrari's supercar of the 2000s.

Unlike the F40 though, the Enzo was only produced for two years, from 2002 to 2004, yielding only 400 units. The F40 was produced for five years, yielding 1,315 units, is still one of the rarest and most sought after Ferrari's today. The F50 wasn't produced for as long as the F40 and like the Enzo, under 400 units were made. The F50 was produced from 1995 to 1997 and exactly 349 units were produced.

There was no supercar development by Ferrari for nearly five years, until 2002, when Ferrari announced the Enzo at the Paris Motor Show. The new supercar was named the Enzo after the founder of Ferrari and in celebration of Ferrari's first Formula 1 title of the new millennium. The car was designed by Ken Okuyama, former Pininfarina head designer and looks just as timeless as the F40 and F50. The design is aggressively presented and extremely menacing with sharper than usual edges and panels unlike the smoother styles of the 360 and 575 Maranello.

Like the F40 and F50, a very limited number of Enzos would be produced. The original production amount was set at 349 units and was offered first to current Ferrari owners at a mild price tag of $659,330. All 349 were sold before production on the Enzo even began and after additional requests, Ferrari decided to build an additional 50 Enzos, bringing the total production count to 399. There are also a few cars that were created as a variant or based off of the Enzo: The Ferrari FXX, P4/5, and Maserati MC12.

The Ferrari Enzo has a 6.0 liter V12 engine that sits in the mid-rear of the Enzo's Formula 1-based carbon-fiber body. The engine was redesigned by Ferrari for the Enzo and is based off of a similar engine design found in the Maserati Quattroporte's V8. This new engine architecture replaces the Dine designed engines of the past with new Ferrari V8 and V12 designs. It sits at an unconventional 60 degrees unlike the normally designed 90 degree engines. The F430 in 2005 would be the second Ferrari to receive the new engine design. The naturally aspirated V12 displaces 5998 cc and produces 651 horsepower at 7800 rpm and 485 lb-ft of torque at 5500 rpm, with a redline of 8000 rpm. The outgoing F50 model featured a 4.7 liter Dino designed V12 that displaced 4698 cc and produced 513 horsepower at 8000 rpm and 347 lb-ft of torque at 6500 rpm. That gives the Enzo a 27% horsepower and 40% torque improvement over the F50 with only a 27% increase in engine displacement. As a result of the high performance figures, the Enzo can do 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, the quarter mile in 11.0 seconds at 136 mph and reach a top speed of 220 mph.

Since the design was influenced by Formula 1, the downforce on the Enzo is incredible. The Enzo also features active aerodynamics that cause the rear wing to adjust automatically depending on the car's speed and downforce requirements. The Enzo features one of the early F1 gearboxes that allows the driver to shift via a semi-automatic transmission without a clutch. A similar gearbox was first introduced in the Ferrari 360 and later improved in the F430. The Enzo transmission is known to shift as quickly as 150 milliseconds, 4 times faster than the eye can blink but due to its new design has been known to shift abruptly. Stopping the Enzo is no problem; it features 15 inch Brembo Carbon Fiber Silicon Carbide disc brakes wrapped around 19-inch wheels.

The Ferrari Enzo is truly an icon of Ferrari's ability to transform Formula 1 performance into a street car. With a beautifully tuned 6.0 V12 Engine that can get to 60 mph in sub-zero times and light-weight carbon fiber chassis technology, there's no doubt that this will continue to be one of the best Ferrari supercars built. That is, until Ferrari announces the Enzo's replacement in 2012. Until then, you can look to find a used Enzo for at least $1 million USD. Good luck.
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Friday, October 30, 2009

Ferrari Cars Overview

The Ferrari was founded in 1929 by Enzo Ferrari and first produced cars in 1947. Today, the parent company for Ferrari is Fiat. The Ferraris engines are famous for their engine displacement technology. The V6 and the V8 are built in total displacement, while the V12 used a displacement of one cylinder. Some of the latest Ferrari models include the Ferrari 550, the 575 M Maranello, 599 GTB Fiorano, the 612 Scaglietti,, the F355, the Ferrari 360, the F430, the Enzo Ferrari and the Ferrari FXX.

The 599 GTB Fiorano was started to be produced in 2007, and it is a Gran Turismo two seat berlinetta with a FR layout. The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is a follower of the Ferrari 456 and it is a 2+2 coupe Gran Turismo. It was first launched in 2004 and is still being manufactured. Another car also launched in 2004 is the Ferrari F430. It is a sports car and it is available as a two seat Berlinetta and as a two seat Spider. The F430 has a MR layout and can be purchased with a 6 manual or semi automatic speed.

The Enzo Ferrari is a super car/ ultra car manufactured between 2002 and 2004 and was launched in the memory of the founder of the Ferrari company. The Enzo was manufactured in only 400 copies so it was a highly expensive item. It had a Berlinetta body style and a MR layout. The follower model of the Enzo Ferrari was the FXX, which is also a super car. The FXX was released in 2005, and is said to be an improved Enzo Ferrari with the same MR layout and Berlinetta body style. The FXX keeps many of the Enzos features but has also new cool features that are singular to the FXX. The car is highly expensive and it may be driven on special tracks only. The last FXX, the 30th was given to Michael Schumacher. A similar super car is the Maserati MC12 Corsa.

Ferrari si also responsilble for some concept models, which include among others the Ferrari P5, the Ferrari Pininfarina 512S Berlinetta Speciale, the Pininfarina Modulo, the Ferrari Mythos, the Ferrari GG50, the Ferrari P4/5 and the Ferrari Zagato 575 GTZ.
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Monday, October 26, 2009

Ferrari 599 GTO

The 599 GTO benefits directly from the carry-over of the Ferrari racing experience representing the most advanced technology applied to a road car thanks to its numerous cutting edge features. With a Fiorano lap time of 1'24" the 599 GTO is the fastest road-going Ferrari ever. A mid front engine V12 berlinetta, the 599 GTO belongs to the exclusive series of 599 cars. The model is built on the platform of the production vehicles, but developed with a completely different and revolutionary concept, more closed to the 599 XX - the sport prototype designed for track only.

The 599 GTO represents the new pinnacle of sports car performance and was designed specifically for the most enthusiastic drivers who know how to appreciate and exploit its power. It has an unprecedented weight-to-power ratio that has been achieved thanks to new materials and technologies that have contributed to slash 100 kg from its overall weight and the aerodynamic package doubling the down force of the 599 GTB Fiorano.

The 670 CV V12 engine derives from the 599 XX but it is homologated for road usage. The car boasts also the new generation carbon ceramic brakes (CCM2). The electronic control systems allow the car to be exceptionally responsive and particularly suited to owners capable of making the very most of its level of performance.

The car's name recalls both the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and the 599 XX sharing with the last one the same 5999 cc engine displacement.

GTO stays for "Gran Turismo Omologata" and represents a landmark in Ferrari's history. The abbreviation was first adopted in 1962 for the 250 GTO, long considered the finest Ferrari ever built, and then revived for the 1984 GTO, often unofficially referred as the 288 GTO and credited to have invented the modern supercar concept.

The 599 GTO engine is derived from the 599 XX, with all the necessary modifications to make the vehicle compliant to the road homologation. The 599 GTO is powered by a 65-degree V12, it has a 6-litre displacement and, with an output of 670 CV at 8,250 rpm, it boasts a power output of 112 CV/liter and a weight-to-power ratio of just 2.23 kg/CV. The engine provides a constant crescendo of power and torque all the way up to the rev limiter at 8,400 rpm. Torque peaks at 620 Nm at 6500 rpm with impressive flexibility even at low to medium revs and incredible pulling power all the way to the redline.

Meticulously selected materials and geometries ensure that the engine sound inside the car is carefully controlled to balance the intake sound with the exhaust, thus giving the driver plenty of feedback. The sound filtering through the cockpit is now eight decibel louder; it is clear and powerful regardless of engine speed or driving conditions.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Overview

Originally debuted at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fionaro was presented as a unique blend of automotive brilliance and Grand Touring enjoyment. As the successor to the 575 Maranello, the 599 features a much more aggressive design as well as improved power output, making it one of the fastest Grand Tourers of its time. Produced from 2006 to present day, the 599 GTB is most commonly available as a Grand Tourer 2-seat Berlinetta but can also be seen as a 599 GTO, 599XX or the 599XX Evo.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fionaro is a long name for a car, but for Ferrari's current production Grand Tourer it bears a significant amount of symbolism. The numerical value of 599 resembles the engine displacement of 5,999 ccs for a large 6.0 Liter V12 engine, Ferrari's largest until the FF came along. The GTB is short for Grand Turismo Berlinetta, which in Italian indicates the sporty nature of this two seater coupe intended for long, high performance journeys. Ending with Fionaro, a particularly interesting touch for a name, resembles the name of the private Ferrari test track in Maranello, Italy. The last piece is particularly interesting for this specific model line as the outgoing model, the 575 Maranello, is named after the city in which Ferrari is headquartered. Perhaps the successor to the 599 will be named after a Ferrari headquarters conference room.

The design itself is striking enough warrant a few drawn-out glances. With compelling curves that weave their way down over the long nose hiding the 6.0-liter V12, one would only dare to come closer. The sides of the coupe protrude with fender flairs that are pushed out by wide axles, while the rear is a menacing cross between an Enzo and the 575 Maranello. It is Beautiful, certainly, but that's what Grand Tourers are known for. Aston Martin doesn't hire designers from the Prius product line, nor does Bentley employ GM designers, so it would only make sense that the Ferrari design would be done by Pininfarina.

Beneath the eye-catching design hides the 612 horsepower 6.0-liter 12-cylinder engine with 448 ft-lb of torque that peaks horsepower and torque at 7,600 RPM and 5,600 RPM respectively, with a redline of 8,400 RPM. The most powerful series production Ferrari car of the time, only to be bested by the new 2012 Ferrari FF. That kind of power for a 6.0 liter engine means that this is one of the few engines to get 100 horsepower per liter of displacement without the help of a turbo or supercharger. The 599 GTB Fionaro weighs in at 1,688 kg (3,721 lbs), making it lighter than the Ferrari FF (1,885 kg) and the 575 Maranello (1,730 kg). Put the two together, light weight Grand Tourer and 100 horsepower per liter and you get an amazingly quick 0 to 60 mph time of 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 205 MPH. Aston Martin's V12 6.0-liter DBS does 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds and hits a top speed of only 190 MPH. That sounds like an amazing advantage for Ferrari over Aston Martin.

The 599 comes paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or the F1 electrohydraulic manual transmission found in the F430 and Enzo, that allows the car to make shifts in as little as 60 milliseconds, faster than you can blink -- twice. The F1 transmission pushes the 0 to 60 time from 3.7 seconds to 3.3 seconds, a 0.4 second improvement with the removal of your left leg.

Although the graceful 599 has been around since 2006, Ferrari has already announced a working replacement, codenamed the "F152." It's anticipated to still house a V12 with a front-engine rear wheel drive layout, most likely sharing the 6.3 liter engine found in the FF. It will also most likely feature significant weight reduction with the introduction of an aluminum frame and carbon fibre body panels.

In the mean time, you can be sure to pick a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano up with your parent's allowance money for a mere $310,543. Be sure to pack an extra $10,000 if you want the exceedingly faster F1 transmission. Or, you could just wait for the successor to come out, we hear it may have over 700 horsepower...
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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Features Of Toyota Etios Sedan

The Etios is to Toyota what the Dzire is to Maruti Suzuki, high hopes and aspirations on the Etios Sedan and the initial vast booking numbers are just the first signs that the strongly indicate that Toyota has got a big winner on their hands.

Mileage, Average & Fuel Economy:- Toyota Etios sedan version is equipped with DOHC engine, petrol, 2NR FE, four Cylinder 16V. The engine is manufactured to provide apex power of 90 PS at 5600 rpm & maximum torque of 132 Nano meter at 3000 rpm.

Power:- The vehicle is loaded with new 1.5 ltr petrol engine which can pump up horse power of 90. It's engine displacement is 1496 centimeter cube(cc) & it promises maximum power of 90 PS at 5600 resolution per minute & torque of 132 Nano meter at 3000 rpm. It is blessed with five Speed Manual type suspensions. Thus they saw that Etios make no compromises with its power. The engine acts the role of its power house & supply is prepared smooth through smart engineering. The model presents best torque in its section which adds up to its utility.

Colours:- Harmony Beige, Symphony Silver, Serene Bluish Silver, Celestial Black, Vermilion Red, White Toyota Etios Interiors. This stunning automobile comes with adjustable ORVM, Front Door Pockets, Luggage Room Lamp, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Seven Bottle Holders (1 Litre), Day and Night Rear View Mirror, Fabric Insert Door Trim, Rear Door Pockets, Fabric Upholstery, Chrome Accented Air Vents, Remote Fuel Lid Opener, Driver - Side Sunvisorand Remote Tailgate Opener.

Safety and Handling:- Toyota Etios is loaded by Ventilated Disc brakes in frontage & Drum breaks at back which will add to its safety. Because of disc brakes, handling & control become very easier. The longer wheelbase also makes better steadiness on road. The wheelbase is 2550 mm that is pleasant to solve the purpose. Front independent & shock absorbers are there for butter-smooth riding experience.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Factors For Determining What The Top Motorcycle Is

There are a number of factors that are used in determining what the top motorcycle is and it's sometimes a difficult task to take on because of the large number of motorcycle types, makes, and models available on the market today. A few of the different factors used in determining the top motorcycle will be described here.

First of all, before you begin to weed through the options available for the top motorcycle spot, you really have to separate the different bikes out into their distinct categories. Most motorcycles can be placed into one of two general categories, the sport bike, and the cruiser. There are other categories of motorcycle, but for the sake of picking the top bike, it's generally a good idea to have less categories than more so you don't have a bunch of motorcycles on the list, and no solid decision on which is the best.

Once you have sorted through the list of candidates for the top motorcycle spot in each category, then you can begin to list the different highlights of each motorcycle which include a number of different factors. Some of those factors include performance, design, popularity, and more.

A motorcycles performance will play a large role in determining where it falls in the list of top motorcycles for the year. Obviously, a motorcycle that out performs most of the competition will appear higher in the list as long as it also rates well in the different categories. Performance can be measured in a number of ways which include the way the motorcycle handles in different situations, road tests, etc. Performance can also be measured with statistical data such as the max speed, gas mileage, engine displacement, torque, horsepower, and much more. These are all factors of performance which can be used in determining which is the top motorcycle.

Another factor is design. A well designed motorcycle will that can also perform well will have a much better chance of reaching that top spot than a motorcycle with a poor design and good performance. The reason being is because the appeal of a motorcycle is also very important to riders, and those bikes that look well, rank high. Design does not just include the look of the motorcycle, it also includes the layout of the controls, the positioning of the seat and how the rider is situated on the bike. It includes the way the bike is built and whether or not the bike feels good when you're riding it. These are just a few factors that are considered when rating the design of a motorcycle.

Popularity plays a huge role in the decision of which motorcycle is the top motorcycle on the market. Brand preference and loyalty can also have a hand in the popularity because of the fact that those who are loyal to any one specific brand are going to stick to that brand in most situations. So the most popular motorcycle will likely get the votes for that top spot if it performs well, and is designed well at the same time.
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