Archive for November, 2009

Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

A new styling and performance package for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4. The new package gives you the ability to completely overhaul your car’s exterior by adding carbon fiber components such as a boot cover (for about €3990), a front bumper (€2990) and a front splitter (just €990). But that’s not all you’re getting as this little monster comes with a matte black foil wrap (€3000), more aggressive side skirts (€3990), mirrors and custom boot lid vents (€4000). The package holds some goodies for the car’s interior as well, such as a carbon fiber trim for the steering wheel, new handbrake and dashboard, and new door handles – all for a mere €5000. But if you’re not into looks, only, there’s also a performance package for the 5.2l V10 engine, boosting power to 620 hp and 575 Nm torque.

BMW 5 series

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

There’s a new 5-Series and it’s looking good. BMW has finally taken all the covers off the new 5 Series after yesterday giving us a peak of what it’s been testing the last few months.

The new 5 is codenamed the F10 and unlike the E60 that went before it, the new one looks good. Let’s face it – when the previous one was launched everybody was appalled shocked by those freakishly long eyebrows and the design were sadly not Chris Bangles best moment. An indication that you shouldn’t be smoking what he was smoking when you design a car.

Lesson learnt.

The new 5 is a much more graceful, completely uncontroversial design and there is a lot of the 7 series’ design language integrated in the new 5, but you’ll see that for yourselves in the photos and the video.

The new 5 series will be launched during the first quarter of 2010 in Europe, but we’ll have to wait and see when it comes to SA.

See the press release below for additional details.

The world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan once again marks the epitome of aesthetic design and supreme driving pleasure in the upper midrange segment. Through its sporting and elegant looks, driving dynamics typical of the brand, outstanding efficiency as well as innovative comfort and safety features, the sixth generation of BMW’s executive express convincingly reflects the supreme standard of the world’s most successful manufacturer of premium cars throughout the entire process of development.

Porsche Panamera PS9-650

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Expected to make its debut at the Essen Motor Show in Germany, the folks from SpeedART have finally decided to release an actual photo set depicting their Porsche Panamera PS9-650 tuning package. If up until now, we’ve only been given concept drawings and sketches, we know for sure that the little beast can generate up to 650 horsepower with a 890 Nm of torque, has been equipped with a new turbo system and intercoolers and a new exhaust system.

When it comes to numbers, the Porsche Panamera PS9-650 sprints to 62mph in just 3.5 seconds, on its way to a top speed of over 200mph. Those who like it should know that car is also offered in less powerful 600, 550 and 520 hp variants.

How to Minimize the Blind Spot

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Some tips for reader here. Although the range of the sight in the car was very wide, but evidently, not all the areas could be caught by the view of the eyes directly. Now, the area that is not caught it, commonly called Blind Spot.Blind Spot can be dangerous, because drivers can not see the area, though it uses rear view mirror, both the middle and right and left.

Well, below are some ways to minimize the Blind Spot while drive car. First, reset your rear view mirror. If the body is usually still visible in the rear view mirror, so to better minimize blind spots, should widen the reach of the rear view mirror until the body was not visible.

This is useful, because the range becomes wider, so that we can see the wider surrounding area. Then, if you want to turn, a good idea to turn some heads turn your goals sides. It is intended to ensure safe, because the mirror is not enough.

This is to avoid a motorcycle, or a sedan that is less visible in the rear view when to turn. Well, by doing it all, at least the danger due to blind spots can be minimized, so that your trip becomes more safe and comfortable.

Mitsubishi Lancer

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Mitsubishi is known as a manufacturer producing cars that rely respite. Before the Evolution series, which is very popular, preceded by a series of SL. Like Evolution, Lancer SL also present with several variants. Ranking the top occupied by a series gsr. Capital with machine code 4G62B, equipped with 1,800 cc turbo. That is to present abroad. After a series 1800GSR EX, EX series out again in 2000 Turbo. This is the first series with the famous 4G63 engine until now.

Technology is issued when it is not much different with their rival. “Moving back with a fix gardan system, the brake drum and is used per whorl circle,” a Anggana Kathy, a user Mitsubishi Lancer output SL 1983.

Many of the advantages offered by the Mitsubishi Lancer SL. As the system MCA (Mitsubishi Clean Air) when the birth is a standard for emissions of Japan and the United States. In addition, the technology also adopted Silent Shaft Technology. The use of technology is likely to sound the engine smoother and not excessive vibration.