Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

The Ferrari 599 (internal code F141) is an Italian sports car produced by Ferrari. It was the brand's two-seat flagship, replacing the 575M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model, but was replaced for the 2013 model year by the F12berlinetta. Styled by Pininfarina under the direction of Ferrari's Frank Stephenson, the 599 GTB debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006. It is named for its total engine displacement (5999 cc), Gran Turismo Berlinetta nature, and the Fiorano Circuit test track used by Ferrari.

Hot rod

Hot rods are typically old, classic American cars with large engines modified for linear speed. The origin of the term "hot rod" is unclear. Roadsters were the cars of choice because they were light, were easy to modify, and could be bought for a low price. The term became commonplace in the 1930s or 1940s as the name of a car that had been "hopped up" by modifying the engine in various ways to achieve higher performance.

Ferrari 458

In Ferrari's first official announcement of the car, the 458 was described as the successor to the F430 but arising from an entirely new design, incorporating technologies developed from the company's experience in Formula 1.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of full-size luxury sedans produced by German automaker Mercedes-Benz, a division of German company Daimler AG.The S-Class has served as the flagship model for Mercedes for over fifty years in its various incarnations. The S-Class has debuted many of the company's latest innovations, including drivetrain technologies, interior features, and safety systems.

Jaguar XKR-S GT

Aren't there just. First, in 2006, there was the XK, then the XKR arrived with a supercharger to partner the 5.0-litre V8, then along came the XKR-S with yet more power and control, now this, the XKR-S GT. Which is something altogether different.

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Wednesday 7 August 2013

New Jaguar F-Type


It's a cloudy, muggy, rainy day here in Mumbai, but we've got our own little ray of sunshine today – Jaguar's fabulous new F-Type. Now we already know this is a stunning sportscar, and looking at the spec sheet we can tell it’s going to be seriously quick too. Question is, how well does it work as a GT and a sportscar? And more importantly, how well will it work in Indian conditions? Will it be both useable on a regular basis as well as a hoot to drive when the opportunity arises? Those are the answers we are looking for during our first drive of this car on Indian soil.
The conditions the new F-Type has to face on Mumbai’s streets are nothing short of challenging. With our monsoon-damaged roads looking like they’ve recently been the recipients of a carpet bombing, and traffic at its snarly worst, this 488bhp rag top has its work cut out. There are a couple of areas in and around the island city where we will be able to give this car a brief workout, and we’ll be headed there as well. But enough perspective; now let’s dive straight into the car.
 

Price Range (in lakhs)*

Ex-showroom price            V8 S: Rs 1.61 crore, V6 S: Rs 1.37 crore (ex-showroom, Mumbai)

Engine

Fuel                          Petrol
Installation                         Front, longitudinal, RWD
Type                         V8, 5000cc

Transmission

Type                                   8-speed automatic

Dimensions

Length                     4470mm
Width                     1923mm
Height                     1296mm
Wheel base                     2622mm
Boot volume                     196litres

Suspension

Front                                 Double wishbone, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear                                 Double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Brakes

Front                            380mm ventilated discs
Rear                            376mm ventilated discs
Anti-lock                            Yes

Economy

Tank size

                          72 litres

 

Wednesday 3 July 2013

Jaguar C-X75



he Jaguar C-X75 prototype supercar won’t go into production, but Jaguar has released a new behind-the-scenes video that gives a tantalising glimpse of what might have been, and which also shows the extensive development work that went into creating the hybrid-powered supercar.
Jaguar unveiled the C-X75 concept car in 2010, and it eveloved from a design study to a fully working prototype in just two years. In that time, Jaguar and development partner Williams Advanced Engineering created an four-wheel drive, plug-in parallel hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with Jaguar’s first carbon composite monocoque chassis.
The C-X75 has a combined power output of more than 850bhp and dvelops 738lb ft of torque. Its powertrain comines a 1.6-litre turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder petrol engine plant that generates 502bhp with two electric motors – one for each axle – that give a further 385bhp.
Jaguar claims the C-X75 can accelerate from 0-100mph in less than six seconds, thanks in partly to a seven-speed automated transmission that with gearshifts that take less than 200 milliseconds. Top speed is expected to be about 220mph.

Despite its performance, Jaguar says the C-X75 can run for about 30 miles in pure electric vehicle mode, while overall CO2 emissions are less than 89g/km. Jaguar took the decision not to build a production version in 2012.
It’s a pity they scraped the project, we hope to see it again some day especially as it could have given real competition to the likes of Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1!

Sunday 17 March 2013

Jaguar at the 83rd International Geneva Motorshow


Jaguar at the 83rd International Geneva Motorshow
  • Jaguar XFR-S makes its European debut on the Geneva showstand
  • F-TYPE celebratory speed run in Jabbeke, Belgium, covering the
    0-179-0mph sprint in less than 2 miles
  • Full trailer of Desire film released featuring Damian Lewis and the Jaguar
    F-TYPE, with the soundtrack by Lana Del Rey
XFR-S European Debut
The Jaguar XFR-S, the fastest and most powerful saloon in the company's history, makes its European debut at the Geneva Auto Salon today.
Using the same highly-acclaimed 550PS 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine as the  XKR-S, the new sports-saloon is capable of reaching 100km/h in 4.6 seconds from a standing start and can go on to an impressive 300km/h top speed.
On unveiling the XFR-S Adrian Hallmark commented: "This is the fastest and most powerful saloon Jaguar has ever produced, and today we're delighted to share its European debut with you. This is a car of incredible potency, with a visceral blend of power, driver involvement and control."
The XFR-S is available to order now, priced in the UK at £79,995.
To view the full XFR-S press release and launch film click here.
Jabbeke
In 1953, Jaguar's legendary test driver Norman Dewis drove a modified Jaguar XK120* to a new world record average speed over a flying mile of 172.4mph.
Sixty years later, on Saturday March 2nd 2013, Jaguar returned to Jabbeke** for another sprint test, this time with a new Jaguar F-TYPE V8S and 1988 Le Mans 24 hour race-winning driver Andy Wallace. With just two miles available to Wallace to explore the  F-TYPE's straight-line speed from a standing start, and bring it to a stop again, the car hit almost 180mph*** and achieved 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in an impressive 4.2 seconds.
Marking the return of Jaguar to the Belgian proving roads, Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, said:"The original Jabbeke sprint runs marked the start of an exciting chapter in our history. The XK 120 combined seductive design and innovative technologies with incredible sporting performance, as Norman Dewis proved on that famous day in 1953.
"Those core elements of our DNA are embodied in the new Jaguar F-TYPE, and I can think of no more fitting way to pay tribute to the achievement of one of our most famous roadsters than to return to Jabbeke to celebrate the successful test and set a new Jaguar benchmark."
 This celebratory event marked the beginning of an epic drive event in which classic Jaguar XK 120, C-type, D-type and E-type sports cars joined the new 495 PS F-TYPE in a 'Jaguar Bloodline' sports car convoy en route to Geneva, Switzerland, prior to this year's 2013 Auto Salon, where the new F-TYPE takes pride of place on the Jaguar stand.
Over the course of the journey from Jabbeke to Geneva, an identical F-TYPE V8 S to the one used for the speed run was driven the 519-miles (835km) by a specialist in frugal driving, recording an impressively low average fuel consumption of 35.6mpg (7.9l/100km).
To view the full F-TYPE press release and launch film click here.
To view the Jabbeke press release and film click here.
Desire
To help celebrate the arrival of Jaguar's first new sports car in more than 50 years, a unique cinematic collaboration has been created, produced by Ridley Scott Associates and soundtrack performed by Lana Del Rey.
The film, co-starring Emmy and Golden Globe award winning actor Damian Lewis, is entitled 'Desire': the emotion you feel when you encounter the new F-TYPE.
Jaguar and Ridley Scott Associates have released the trailer to this short feature film. 
To view the Desire trailer press release and film click here.
17 Related Images
  • Jaguar at the 83rd International Geneva Motorshow
    05 March 2013
    Jaguar XFR-S makes its European debut on the Geneva showstand, F-TYPE makes a celebratory speed run in Jabbeke, Belgium, and the full trailer of Desire film is released featuring Damian Lewis and the Jaguar F-TYPE
  • Jaguar at the 83rd International Geneva Motorshow
    05 March 2013
    Jaguar XFR-S makes its European debut on the Geneva showstand, F-TYPE makes a celebratory speed run in Jabbeke, Belgium, and the full trailer of Desire film is released featuring Damian Lewis and the Jaguar F-TYPE
  • Jaguar at the 83rd International Geneva Motorshow
    05 March 2013
    Jaguar XFR-S makes its European debut on the Geneva showstand, F-TYPE makes a celebratory speed run in Jabbeke, Belgium, and the full trailer of Desire film is released featuring Damian Lewis and the Jaguar F-TYPE
  • Jaguar at the 83rd International Geneva Motorshow
    05 March 2013
    Jaguar XFR-S makes its European debut on the Geneva showstand, F-TYPE makes a celebratory speed run in Jabbeke, Belgium, and the full trailer of Desire film is released featuring Damian Lewis and the Jaguar F-TYPE
  • Jaguar at the 83rd International Geneva Motorshow
    05 March 2013
    Jaguar XFR-S makes its European debut on the Geneva showstand, F-TYPE makes a celebratory speed run in Jabbeke, Belgium, and the full trailer of Desire film is released featuring Damian Lewis and the Jaguar F-TYPE

Jaguar XJ


The all new Jaguar XJ comes loaded with a 5.0 L supercharged AJ 8-cylinder V GEN III petrol engine with four-valve technology which belts out 385 PS of peak power at 6,500 rpm and churns 515 Nm at 3500 rpm. The 5000cc supercharged engine is coupled with ZF 6 speed transmission. The gearbox type is shift-by-wire six speed transmission that ensures drivers to change the gears manually without operating the clutch which can be done through steering wheel-mounted paddles. The all-new Jaguar XJ luxury sedan is loaded with sophisticated technology and features which include LED tail lights, Active Differential Control, air suspensions, Adaptive Dynamics (continuously variable damping), quick power steering, four zone climate control, rain sensing windscreen wipers, front parking aid, 12.3 inch full colour TFT-LCD instrument cluster with virtual information display and the list goes on and on.

The four-door saloon which comes in very design of sports coupe is more spacious than any other luxury car. The interior design of the car make one to feel free with 125mm of extra leg room for passenger and tear-drop shape of side window support it well. In addition, glass roof can be swept back for more natural light. Passive and active safety features make this vehicle more desirable than any other luxury saloon to name a few including pedestrian contact sensor, 3 flash land indicators, airbags at front and side (driver and passenger), airbag-side curtain, frontseats-whiplash protection system and seat belt reminder front and rear.

Jaguar XJ Mileage
The all-new Jaguar XJ comes fitted with 5.0 L V8 petrol AJ V8 GEN III engine which pumps out awesome 385 PS of maximum power at 6,500 rpm and generates an impressive peak torque of 515 Nm at 3,500 rpm. The maximum power of powertrain is well managed by ZF six-speed automatic transmission which results in utmost use of each and every drop of fuel. The vehicle gives an standard mileage of 5.8 kmpl in city and 10.5 kmpl on highway.

Power is the term which is never neglected by any potential customer or owner. In automobiles, power comes the first and helps the firm to get more customers. As far as this new offering of Jaguar is concerned, one need not to worry at all as the vehicle is fitted with most sophisticated powertrain and other supporting features. Let's see the specifications of powertrain. The engine which is in the heart of the machine is 5.0 L V8 petrol AJ V8 GEN III. The company, Jaguar India, claims it to be the most technically advanced Jaguar engine has ever created. This new powerhouse of Jaguar pumps out 385 PS of peak power at 6,500 rpm and develops a maximum torque of 515 Nm at 3,500 rpm. Faster acceleration, ultimate handling, better fuel economy and safety is determined by using advanced lightweight aluminium monocoque bodyshell.
ZF six speed automatic transmission ensures best use of power with the help of a fully-adaptive shift system which also promises silky gear shifting and ultimate performances. Some of other innovative integral parts of the vehicle such as air suspension, adaptive Dynamics and quick-ratio power steering provide superb handling and comfort
Jaguar XJ Exteriors
The sexy looks of the car tells everything which need not any adjectives. However, one would like to go through the expert words from industry people. So let's take a look on that too. The bodyshell is constructed using lightweight aluminium which is responsible for less fuel consumption due to its ligth weight and also ensure better handling and safety.

This four-door saloon that comes in sports coupe body is justified by sweeping roofline, swept-back Xenon light clusters. The Jaguar XJ bonnet is wider, sculpted power bulge and rigid looking manly wheels make the vehicle the most aerodynamic. Headlamps seems awesome with Adaptive front lighting, cornering lamps with washers and LED Signature lights. Other exterior features include power folding electric adjusted exterior mirrors, auto dimming with Courtesy Puddle lamps and memory function, heated windscreen,rain sensing windscreen wipers, heated rear window, front parking aid and rear parking camera aid (both include touch-screen visual indicators). Apart form this, the car incorporates LED tail lamps and tailpipes (twin with chrome finishers). The car sports a panoramic glass roof which is standard on all new XJ models. The glass roof can be swept back front the top of the windscreen.
Jaguar XJ Interior
As soon as you enter in the cabin of the super luxury saloon, you must appreciate the design and advanced features from multimedia to sexy finish. It gives you the feeling of total comfort with handy use of instruments. You will first see the craftsmanship when you sit on driver's seat which is fitted with ample head and leg room. The three spoke leather steering wheel attract you to drive the car with highly advanced multimedia features. The front and rear portion is covered by premium carpet mat set whereas the front and rear seat come in soft grain leather.

The pan panoramic glass roof can be opened for natural lights and can be operated automatically. For avoiding scorching heat, a dark tint reflective coating is provided. Mirror-matched wood veneers curve add to the beauty of the car interiors which come in eleven shades. The veneers are borrowed from 1950's classic wooden speedboats.

One more exciting feature is there in the saloon, bathed in light. The bathed in light make the car a more luxurious place in night by turning blue. The light blue mood spreads in the cabin and turns you crazy.

Interior Comfort

The new luxury vehicle of Jaguar India launches a car with advanced technology and good comfort features. The car is spacious whether it is front or rear portion of the car. Head and legroom is ample for every passenger and driver itself. At the rear row around 1 meter of leg room is created for comfy seating. Twin Cup holder at front and rear seat's centre armset is also equipped with twin cup holders. A small storage compartment is encraved in the front centre console area for small things. Driver's foot rest and rear business trays and front ashtray with cigar lighters are provided especially for those who like to smoke in the car. Four zone climate control is also fitted for luxury.

Interior Measurements

The Jaguar XJ is regarded as the latest luxury saloon with four door which provides accommodation to five people. Five people can be accommodated easily in the car. The engineers of company managed to carve a nice rear legroom of 1,121mm which also make passengers' journey very special and comfortable. A nice headroom and legroom for all passenger and drive is provided for comfortable riding experience.

Jaguar XJ Engine and Performance

The car's powetrain is equipped with most advanced technology by Jaguar. The engine type is 5.0 L V8 petrol AJ V8 GEN III. The innovative power mill belts out 385 PS of peak power at 6500 rpm and churns a maximum torque of 515 Nm at 3500 rpm. The power and torque figures of the engine are enough evidence of masterpiece technology used in making by the engineers of the firm. The engine coupled with ZF six-speed automatic transmission along with a fully-adaptive shift system result in faster acceleration, zero loss of power while gearshifting or low speed and enhanced fuel economy. The electronically controlled six speed transmission can also be operated through steering wheel mounted paddles.
In view to make the car very special in term of performance, the vehicle is blessed with air suspension, quick-ratio power steering and Adaptive Dynamics which work together for amazing handling and control. The bodyshell of the four-wheeler is made of advanced lightweight aluminium monocoque which results in faster acceleration, greater handling, better mileage and shorter stopping distances.

Wheels

Jaguar XJ Wheels The car has wider and rigid wheels and tyres. The all new Jaguar XJ comes with larger wheelbase that is responsible for butter-smooth riding experience.

Braking & Handling

Jaguar XJ DashBoard Braking and handling are unmatchable in this new machine which is also the flagship model of the company. The vehicle is equipped with front ventilated disc brake and rear disc brakes. The brakes are fitted with latest ABS systems which ensure instant halting at any level of speed. Features like Adaptive Dynamics, air suspension and quick-ratio power steering help to handle the four-wheeler in a much better way as to give a fine riding and control. The Jaguar XJ advanced lightweight aluminium monocoque bodyshell is very much to add faster acceleration and more precise handling. Handling is also refined through Adaptive Dynamics, air suspension and quick-ratio power steering.

Handling & Safety

The company has not compromised with the driver and passenger safety by providing a good number of passive and active features to name a few include pedestrian contact sensor, 3 flash land indicators, airbags at front and side (driver and passenger), airbag-side curtain, frontseats-whiplash protection system and seat belt reminder front and rear. For better handling of the mean machine, there are some standard and unique feature to Jaguar such as Adaptive Dynamics, electric parking brake, cruise control with automatic speed limiter, dynamic stability control with TRAC DSC mode along with air suspension and quick-ratio power steering.

Stereo & Accessories in Jaguar XJ

The dashboard of the car is flooded with many pathbreaking new technologies which help the driver and front passenger. The dashboard houses a virtual instrument display on a 12.3 inch high-definition glass screen which is fitted right behind the steering wheel. The audio systems, climate control etc can be operated with touch-screen facility thereby a few switches. The driver and front passenger can have different screens with Dual View that allows both to see different content simultaneously. The car boasts of powerful 1200W Bowers and Wilkins surround sound system and the Audyssey MultEQ audio tuning system. The system produces amazing clarity with the help of 20 speakers. The system is supported by the ultimate in digital sound processing technology. The Media Hub of the sound system is equipped with advanced technologies which allows using USB memory sticks, iPods from Gen III to the latest iPod and iPhone. The external media devices can be inserted in a docking panel which is fixed in the centre-console storage box. The 30 GB hard drive saves your favourite numbers automatically in it when you play any media device.
You can now buy Jaguar XJ accessories online. Great discounts available.

Pros & Cons

Jaguar XJ Pros :
Luxurious with most advanced technologies, spacious, finest exterior and interior. Amazing acceleration and control and handling

Tuesday 19 February 2013

2013 Jaguar XF



Jaguar's 2013 model year-mania continues with the XF series that gains a similar suite of updates to the larger XJ saloon that we told you about in a previous posting and then some more, including the introduction of the new Sportbrake that will start from £31,940 when it goes on sale in the UK later this year.
As with the XJ, the XF continues without any alterations to its design for the new model year, but with many changes under the hood.
The executive model's engine lineup is expanded with two new forced induction petrol powerplants, a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 delivering 335hp (340PS) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) that replaces in some markets the naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four rated at 237hp (240PS) and 340Nm (251 lb-ft).
The 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel range is now available in 161hp (163PS) and 197hp (200 PS) outputs with the latter replacing the existing 187hp (190PS) output engine.
These engines join the existing line-up of 3.0-litre V6 Turbodiesel and Supercharged 5.0-litre V8 petrols.
We should mention that not all engines will be available to all markets (i.e. the 2.0-liter turbo petrol in the UK), while the estate version of the XF will be offered at launch exclusively with diesel powerplants.
For 2013, Jaguar is also expanding the use of its new 8-speed automatic transmission with a start and stop system to all gasoline and diesel engines across the range improving emissions on the V6 Diesel engines by six per cent and on the supercharged V8 petrol by up to 11 percent.
The range topping 503hp (510PS) XFR can now be enhanced with an optionally available new Speed Pack that is equipped with revised engine and gearbox calibration, a new front aero splitter and a new rear wing. With this package, the XFR can reach an increased limited top speed of 174mph (280km/h) instead of 155km/h (250km/h).
Jaguar has also replaced the Bowers and Wilkins system with a new Meridian audio system.
As with the 2013 XJ, Jaguar is expected to release country-specific details on the XF in the coming months.