the 2011 Mini Rocketman Concept resembles the classic Mini, but boasts of highly-advanced features on the inside. The model boasts of wide-opening doors featuring double-hinge joints for better access. Only slightly longer than the original Mini, this model comes with customizable seats that may be arranged – capable of seating three adults.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Top Ten SUVs 2010
SUVs are usually meant for large families which is why the manufacturers are sure to include a lot of space in terms of seating and storage.
Chevrolet Traverse
The Chevrolet Traverse has four doors and the ability to accommodate 8 passengers at the same time. The horsepower is great and the engine runs very smoothly. The speed requirements have been kept at par with that of a family which is why it doesn’t exactly go very fast. It costs about 28 thousand dollars.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Mercedes Sprinter Brilliant
Say hello to the Sprinter Brilliant van, quite possibly the most luxurious van in the world.
The Sprinter Brilliant, built by Brilliant Transportation looks pretty average from the outside, but open the doors and you’ll be amazed.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Mercedes Benz sculpture Aesthetic 125
To celebrate its 125th birthday, Daimler Benz unveiled a very artistic sculpture called the Aesthetics 125 that delivers the message that cars are not just soul-less machines but it gives riders enormous joy. It is called Aesthetics because of the philosophy that the Mercedes Benz design is an art.
The 125th anniversary is the start of a new era for Mercedes Benz. The Aesthetics 125 is actually a sample or a preview of the company’s future design language, a future in which they are rapidly growing greener and moving fast towards electric cars.
The model was made by the Mercedes designers using the innovative rapid-prototyping technology which enables digital data to be transferred directly to a design object. The technology works with various materials and applies them in fine layers so that no waste material is produced when a sculpture is created. Aesthetics 125' is designed to preview the future styling language of Mercedes-Benz. It combines elements of an automobile's interior and exterior by means of sweeping almost soaring shape transitions.
To compliment the sculpture and provide additional celebration for the anniversary, Mercedes-Benz is also going on a 125 day world tour to show off their fuel-cell powered vehicles. The Aesthetics 125 shows the level of technological sophistication available today while hinting at the design language of tomorrow.
Top Ten Pick Up Trucks 2010
Pick up trucks are usually large in size and have open top beds and those who purchase them need to move heavy materials from one place to the other.
Toyota Tundra
This pick up truck came out in 2000 and has been a favorite ever since. The engine is state of the art and people say that it has a very American feel to it which is why it fills the country’s streets. It won a prestigious award in 2008 and the company’s manufacturing headquarters are located in Texas.
Ford F-Series
F-150 is the most popular model in this category and has remained on top as far as sales are concerned for 3 decades.
The Ram
When it first came out and has sold massive volumes every since the beginning of the year. The design has changed as and when the market demands increased or decreased. It has won many awards over the years because it moves smoothly no matter what the nature of the terrain is.
Chevrolet Silverado
This model became a part of the market 12 years back. The design is classic and the company has proved that they know what they are doing. Even though it is slightly bulky and heavy duty, it is aimed at a particular category of customers and needless
Honda Ridgeline
This pick up truck is full size and massive. It first came out in 2005 and was Honda’s first experiment with this line of vehicles. It is particularly popular this year in Canada and was received an award a year after it entered the market.
Toyota Hilux
The Toyota Hilux was initially known as the Tacoma about 15 years back. The basic configuration remained the same for many years but was recently modified. It is compact but able enough to carry great weights for greater distances.
Nissan Frontier
This series was manufactured 12 years back but was discontinued in Japan about 8 years back. However, it still monopolizes the market in North America and Tennessee. When the creators first drew out the structure, people were dubious whether it would be accepted by the public. Fortunately, it was and continues to work its charm in 2010 as well.
Mitsubishi Triton
This compact vehicle was popular in Japan for about 8 years when it went by the name of Mitsubishi Forte. It sold millions of units in 2010 and is being imported by American citizens almost regularly! The Mitsubishi Triton is referred to as Mighty Max because it is massive and powerful.
Isuzu d-Max
This pick up truck by Isuzu is up there with the likes of GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado. It has a number of versions but the one that is made in Thailand is definitely the best. It is known as the Holden Colorado is Australia and Isuzu Rodeo in UK.
Ford Courier
The company is selling massive volumes of this model this year. This is mainly because it offers a lot of storage space and the design is easy to work around with. It was first manufactured in 1952 and is popular because apart from being practical, it also looks good.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Toyota Avalon 2011
Bodywork
| Type | 4/5S SAL (Saloon (Sedan)) |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Dimensions & weight
| Wheelbase | 2819 mm | 111 in | |
| Track | front | 1580 mm | 62.2 in |
| rear | 1565 mm | 61.6 in | |
| Length | 5019 mm | 197.6 in | |
| Width | 1849 mm | 72.8 in | |
| Height | 1486 mm | 58.5 in | |
| Length: wheelbase ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1620 kg | 3571 lb | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70.1 liters | 15.4 UK Gal -18.5 US Gal | |
Engine
| Cylinders | V6 | |
| Bore × stroke | 94.00 mm × 83.00 mm | 3.7 in × 3.27 in |
| Displacement | 3.5 liter -3456 cc | 210.898 cu in |
| Type | DOHC (Double overhead camshaft) 4 valves per cylinder | |
Lubrication | Wet sump | |
| Compression ratio | 10.80:1 | |
| Fuel system | EFI | |
| Maximum power | 271.7 PS (268 bhp) (199.8 kW) @ 6200 rpm | |
| Specific output | 77.5 bhp/liter | 1.27 bhp/cu in |
| Maximum torque @ 4700rpm | 336.0 Nm -34.3 kgm | 248 ft·lb |
| bmep | 1221.7 kPa | 177.2 psi |
| Specific torque | 97.22 Nm/litre | |
| Coolant | Water | |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13 | |
| Unitary capacity | 576 cc per cylinder | |
Chassis
| Engine location | Front | |
| Engine alignment | Transverse | |
| Drive | Front wheel drive | |
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | |
| Suspension | front | I.DW.CS.ARB.( Independent- Double wishbones- Coil springs- Anti-roll bar) |
| rear | I.DW.CS.ARB. ( Independent- Double wishbones- Coil springs- Anti-roll bar) | |
| Wheels | front | 7.0 x 17 |
| rear | 7.0 x 17 | |
| Tires | front | P215/55 R 17 |
| rear | P215/55 R 17 | |
| Brakes | front | VeDi (Ventilated Disc) |
| rear | Di-S-ABS (Disc-Servo-assisted-Anti-lock Braking System) | |
| Brake∅ | front | 297 mm |
| rear | 282 mm | |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic | |
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