Lamborghini Gallardo Review

     This two seat coupe is a high performing vehicle that can deliver exceptional speed. The design of the car is bound to attract a great deal of attention. The car has been introduced in the ultra luxury segment of vehicles and has become quite popular with the rich class of customers.

     Although it's probably difficult for most people to think of a $200,000 automobile as "affordable," that's the position the Lamborghini Gallardo finds itself in within the Lambo product lineup. But no matter -- sports cars with exotic looks and the performance to match have a built-in ownership audience.

Since its introduction, the mission for this "baby Lamborghini" has been to maintain the style and attitude of Lamborghini's 12-cylinder cars but be more livable in everyday use. It's been a successful strategy, as there's been no shortage of takers who rightly lust after such a usable and alluring sports car. In fact, the Gallardo has become this Italian automaker's best-selling model ever.

 

 
Lamborghini Gallardo    Specification

    The exotic Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is currently available in a coupe body style and as a spyder convertible. The name LP560-4 refers to its engine position ("longitudinale posteriore" or longitudinal rear), its European horsepower measurement (560 ps) and that all four wheels are powered. There are also two lightweight versions: the LP 570-4 Superleggera coupe and LP 570-4 Spyder PerformanteThe Gallardo LP560-4 is powered by a 5.0-liter V10 good for 552 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission with gated metal shifter is standard, while an automated six-speed sequential-shift manual transmission known as e-gear is optional. The LP570-4 models benefit from some clever tuning to produce 562 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. The e-gear transmission is standard. Expect 0-60 times in the high 3-second range for the LP560-4 and

Lamborghini Gallardo Mileage

   The car delivers mileage of around 3km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is around 5 km/litrethe low 3-second range for the LP570-4.

 Design

    

    In terms of layout and design, the Lamborghini Gallardo is a true exotic. To keep weight down, the chassis is a composite blend of alloy stampings, extrusions and castings. And except for the traditionally opening steel doors (no scissors), the exterior is constructed of thermoplastic-formed panels. To further reduce weight, the Superleggera and Spyder Performante receive carbon-fiber exterior and interior components, polycarbonate rear and side windows and lighter 19-inch wheels.

Inside, the Gallardo's handsome furnishings sublimely marry form with function and offer a surprising level of comfort for a vehicle of this type. Credit is certainly due to the influence of parent company Audi, whose expertise with interior design has been of no small benefit since the Volkswagen Group purchased Lamborghini in the late 1990s. The impact is obvious given the precisely fitting leather and soft-touch materials.

    Despite the fact that this is an exotic sports car, seating is comfortable enough to accommodate the occasional road trip. Though not as flamboyant as its extroverted exterior, the interior styling still befits a vehicle in this price range. Storage space is tight, though, with a minimal amount of room available behind the seats and in the nose-mounted trunk

 

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Lamborghini Reventon Review

 

    Lamborghini has come a long way since corporate parents Audi produced their current Murcielago and Gallardo-based lineup, and the Italian automaker has since stepped up with an even more exclusive, seven figure ultra supercar, the Reventon.Based on the Murcielago LP640, the Lamborghini Reventon will enjoy a limited run of only 20 units, and I was lucky enough to spend a day testing the only one currently in existence just outside of Bologna, Italy. How does this $1.4 million, 211 mile per hour supercar make the LP640 seem downright pedestrian by comparison? Read on to find out.

Lamborghini Reventon Specifications

    The Lamborghini Reventon review indicates that the design of the car was created when engineers at Lamborghini wanted to create a dramatic variation of the Murcielago. The exclusivity of this vehicle can be gauged from the fact that only 20 of these beautiful beasts were created and all were sold out. The car comes with a 6496cc, 12-cylinder, V12 petrol engine and this can generate power of 640 bhp at 8000 rpm along with peak torque of 660 Nm at 6000 rpm.

    The length of the car is 4610mm and its width is 2058mm while its height is 1135mm.The exterior design of the car is made from CFC which is a carbon fibre material. The car has rigid tubular steel frame chassis. The car comes with 6-speed manual transmission. The top speed of the car is 340 km/hr and it can reach 0 to 100 km/hr in just 3.3 seconds.

  The Lamborghini Reventon has double wishbone suspension with adjustable hydraulic shocks and anti roll bars along with anti squat and anti dive features. The brake system of the car includes large ventilated discs. The kerb weight of the car is 1665 kgs and it has fuel tank limit of 100 litres.

     Lamborghini Reventon Mileage

As per the Lamborghini Reventon review the car can deliver mileage of 2.5 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is around 4 km/litre.

                                                                                         Lamborghini Reventon Interiors

    The car has exterior lighting that features Bi-Xenon headlights and seven LEDs on each side along with as many as nine diodes as indicators as well as hazard lights. The rear portion of the car also has heatproof LEDs used for rear indicators and hazard lights. The interiors of the car draw its inspiration from the interiors of aircraft cockpits. The interiors have three LCD screens that display information that the driver may need.

The instruments in the car are cased in solid aluminium block structure and this is protected by carbon fiber casing. The car also has a new G-Force meter that displays dynamic drive forces and longitudinal acceleration in braking as well as in accelerating. The meter also displays transversal acceleration experienced in bends. The different forces are displayed through the indicator movement.

     Now, it probably isn’t as bad as it looks, especially at first glance. But once you take a minute and start examining the car, you’ll notice that a lot of what makes the car look the way it does is the elements found in the aforementioned supercars. The front end looks like a dysfunctional marriage between an Enzo and a Reventon, the interior seating lay-out looks to have been ripped out of a McLaren F1 – except that this one looks far more cramped - and don’t even get us started on why those taillights look suspiciously like the ones found on the G35. It’s because they are!

 

                                       
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The First Ever Indian Sports Car AVANTI BY DC

   The DC Avanti is a big deal for India considering that this is the first sports car to be made by an Indian firm. The news gets even better when it was confirmed that the DC Avanti is not just a concept but a road worthy prototype that has been confirmed for production. The production run for the Avanti will begin in 2013.

    The DC Avanti is not a car cobbled together with bits from old cars just to make an attempt at being the first Indian sports car. The Avanti will be powered by Ford’s revolutionary EcoBoost engine technology. The unit is a 2.0 litre DOHC four cylinder featuring Direct Injection, four valves per cylinder with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and turbo charging. Power output has been rated at 243PS with 366Nm of torque. The engine meets Euro5 norms and an ECU remap can make it comply with Euro6 legislations as well, DC is eyeing the export market as well. 

   Avanti seems like an Indian word from sanskrit (which seem to have all the cool-sounding words), is actually an Italian word. It means “Moving Forward”. Initially it will go on sale with a mid-mounted, Ford-sourced, 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 261 bhp. A V6 version with 394 bhp will go on sale at a later date. Both engines are linked to a six-speed dual clutch transmission.The Avanti weighs 1560 kg, and features extensive use of aluminium. Its claimed that the base model will hit 62 mph in less than seven seconds. The car will be released somewhere around 2013. The manufacturer wants to build 200 cars a year at first, but plans to churn out up to 2000 cars a year longer term.

   “The Indian market for high-end automobiles is on a steep uphill curve as witnessed year-on-year and our focus is on the top end of the rarefied niche. We intend to set up an all new facility at Talegaon, near Pune to build this vehicle. 300 – 400 units of the Avanti will be produced between 2013 and 2014. Based on demand production capacity could be ramped up to four digit figures per annum for the Avanti.”

                                                                

                                                            

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2012 Audi R8 GT Review

    Audi has created the very special, limited-edition  for the 2012 MY. The R8 GT builds on the award-winning R8 Coupe and Spyder and represents the pinnacle of performance in the Audi model line. This is the first limited production sports car produced by Audi, and only 333 units will be built worldwide with 90 units destined for the U.S. Each R8 GT has its production number displayed on the gear shift. The R8 GT starting price is $196,800.

  

   The exceptional performance characteristics of the Audi R8 GT are the result of a combination of advanced, lightweight materials and increased power. Audi has taken its 5.2 liter V10 and boosted output to 560 hp, generating 398 lb-ft of torque and propelling the vehicle from 0-60 in an exhilarating 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of 198.84 mph, and red lining at 8700 rpm. The combination of quattro® permanent all-wheel drive and the performance tuned suspension ensure that the power of the R8 GT is translated to the road, while the R tronic® sequential gearbox with paddle shifters provides responsive gear changes.   

   

   Weight optimization was performed on virtually every component and body part, including the battery, air intakes and braking system. The rear hatch has been optimized to save 17.6 lb of vehicle weight. In total, the R8 GT is approximately 180 lb lighter than the formidable R8 V10.The matte carbon fiber monoposto cockpit, with perfectly placed controls, defines the driver-oriented interior. Alcantara® surfaces and appointments are standard on the seats, steering wheel, hand brake, knee pad and headliner, all adorned with a choice of three contrasting stitching colors. Creating a seamless look from outside to inside, exterior color accents have been carried over to the interior.ASF® frame technology makes use of aluminum throughout the body and helps maintain the low, overall weight of the R8 GT. ASF also helps increase vehicle rigidity for improved handling and performance.

 

   While designed for performance, the R8 GT interior also exudes refinement offering available Audi MMI® Navigation, automatic air conditioning, and premium sound system.

Of course, extraordinary performance requires a measure of safety, always a priority with Audi. The R8 GT features Electronic Stability Control (ESC), energy absorbing reinforcements in the front and rear and a full complement of air bags. A tire pressure monitoring system helps ensure that owners are warned if pressure falls below a preset threshold.

Competitors: Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition, Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera

Powertrain: 5.2-liter V10, 560 hp, 398 lb-ft; six-speed automated manual transmission, AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 13/19 mpg

   What's New: The R8 GT is a very expensive and very limited edition of Audi's supercar; only 333 will be produced for the world, and a mere 90 will come to America. Engineers whittled down the weight with extensive use of carbon fiber. Lightweight is the word with the R8 GT: The fixed carbon rear wing saves 11.5 pounds, the rear bumper and diffuser drop another 17.6 pounds and the thinner carbon side blades rid the body of 3.3 pounds. Besides all the carbon, a lighter battery cuts 20.7 pounds and thinner carpeting shaves 17.4 pounds. The windshield is lighter than the standard R8's, and so is the exhaust system. In all, the American version of the R8 GT saves 180 pounds over its ordinary cousin, and European models save another 40 pounds on top of that thanks to a polycarbonate engine cover and sport seats. Still, at 3538 pounds, the R8 GT bound for our shores is no flyweight.


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Aston Martin One-77 : Review Special Feature!

   Evocative, passionate, exclusive and powerful - some values have defined Aston Martin's journey through the ages of carmaking as constants. But what if one were to distil all these values, take them to their most intoxicating potential, and then bottle them into one car? The One-77 presents an unprecedented answer

    
   The  2012 Aston Martin One-77 is a symbol of the crown of glory that is owned by Aston Martin as an example to what British manufacturers were capable of making them the fastest car ever created. The One-77 is supported by custom Cosworth V12 engine with 7.3 liter capacity that mated with a automanual 6-speed and rear wheel-drive.

In addition, the 2012 Aston Martin One-77 is limited to 77 units of numbers, and therefore the exorbitant price of this car.

Structural core of this car is a lightweight carbon fiber monocoque and stiff. Silencer contained on this car is also fully regulated and provided advanced features Dynamic Suspensiontechnology Spool Valve. Brake system is also used carbon matrix that provides and stop quickly.

Other features include a CD stereo, 20-inch alloy wheels and all usual electrical accessories as well as front airbags and smaping, and ktrol stability and ABS.

Like all Aston Martin products, this is a beautiful in every category, from the exterior design to power.

What have they done with the One-77 combines advanced technology with a stunning design to create possibly the most desirable form of art in the automotive world.

But, as the way these things, many people worldwide do not have the ability to own or drive one of these vehicles.

The first reason is price, that is – be ready for it – $ 1.4 million. Well, we just sell everything I own and work hard for the next 50 years.But even if you have the money, only 77 will be used, and this form of art car is quite rare.What can you really say that has not already said. This car is amazing.

The One-77 will have a full carbon monocoque chassis and a handcrafted aluminum body. This body is designed in the typical fashion Aston, as it bears on that unique grille, just with more flair.

The body was beautifully conceived and designed by Aston Martin’s Gaydon HQ and the monocoque was built in cooperation with Multimatic (MTC).

If the world leaders in carbon composite technology, advanced auto-analysis and dynamic simulation, MTC brings unparalleled specialist capabilities to the One-77.

To justify the stratospheric price tag car, Aston Martin spared no expense in fine-tuning every detail in the car, including carbon ceramic wheels and LED headlamps.

If you are not aroused by looking at this machine, you’re not alive.

Under the hood, the One-77 will be powered by a naturally aspirated 7.3-liter V12, derived from Aston’s 6.0-liter powerplant.

That massive motor will crank out 750 horsepower with torque checking in at about 533 pound-feet. This has now been confirmed by Aston.



     

Kia UVO2 is your Korean big brother, we go hands-on

 

Kia's first entry into the infotainment realm had a slightly rocky start, but the Korean automaker is back at CES this year with UVO2, its second-generation in-dash telematics and connectivity platform.

The big features in UVO2 include automatic crash notification, incorporated road-side assistance, service reminders and a brace of new vehicle tracking and geo-fencing features to make sure your teens don't stray too far, go too fast or stay out too late. Partner all that with an updated iPhone app that keeps track of maintenance and includes a vehicle finder that uses AR to find your ride, and it's a comprehensive update. But for now, Kia isn't saying exactly when UVO2 is hitting the market and how much the system will cost when it arrives. Get a taste of the new system in the hands-on after the break.

Mercedes-Benz gesture control concept is DICEy

  

   Ze Germans seem to be obsessed with Minority Report-style interior controls, and Mercedes-Benz has taken it to the next level with a full-scale interior with nary a button or switch to be found.

Mercedes' Dynamic & Intuitive Control Experience (DICE) utilizes a series of proximity sensors to detect arm and hand movements, which control everything from music, navigation and social functionality to a heads-up display that comprises the entire windshield.

You can get a feel for the system in action in the video after the break, but as you'll see, it's very beta, mistaking hand movements for selections and generally being a pain to use – let alone control while you're driving a car. Thankfully, Mercedes has plenty of time to work out the kinks as it won't be coming to production for at least a couple decades.

QNX finds a home inside a Porsche 911 (video)

Blackberry's QNX division wants to expand its footprint and the next major push is inside your car. To that end, a handful of QNX engineers ripped out the stock (and pretty damned good) Porsche head unit on a 911 convertible and stuffed it with a new capacitive screen running the latest build of the OS. As you can see in the video after the jump, it's an attractive and quick setup, that does everything from VOIP calls to navigation, and since it's running the same software as the Playbook, it can theoretically run Android apps to boot – even if the reps on hand wouldn't admit it.