Automobile Technology

Lamborgini Estoque is a concept car built by Lamborghini. It is a four-door sedan that was introduced at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Estoque is seriously considered for production. It houses a 5.2 litre V10 engine. However this could also be replaced by a V12,V8 or even a hybrid engine. It derives its name from bullfighting. An estoque is a type of sword traditionally used by matadors (bullfighters).

Honda Civic Hybrid has a small 1.3 litre unit when compared to the 1.8 litre i-VTEC gasoline engine. So small engine and lesser fuel. The Civic Hybrid is 30 kg lighter than its conventional petrol engined counterpart and it still means a lower power to weight ratio which translates into more work to be done by the 1339cc. Specifications: Engine : Inline 4,2 valves per cylinder Displacement : 13339cc Max Power : 6000 rpm Max Torque : 4,600 rpm Transmission : CVT Wheelbase : 2700mm Length : 4545mm Width : 1750mm Weight : 1235kg

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This year Yamaha introduced the much-awaited YZF-R15 and it shocked the competition with its brilliant handling and performance that would challenge the likes of the Pulsars and Karizmas. What you see here is the next offering from Yamaha India in the 150cc segment, called the FZ16. Schedules for launch next week the FZ17 will be powered by a single cylinder 4-stroke air-cooled motor.

Specifications: Engine Type : Liquid Cooled V Twin Displacement: 1099cc Bore x Stroke: 104 x 64.7mm Carburation: Marelli/Walbro injection system Max Power: 9750 rpm Max Torque: 8000 rpm Tranmission: 6 speed Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres Weight: 172 kg \ Vertically stacked projectors present the DB7 with an agrressibe stance. Styling is clearly identical to the DB5 with edgy lines and overall compact size. The liquid-cooled V-Twin is borrowed from Ducati albeir with a new injection system from Magneti Marelli and a tunable ECU from Walbro. For the DB7, Bimota reverted back to conventional exhaust position unlike the under-seat layout seen on the DB5 earlier. What you see here is a self-supporting seat unit made out of carbonfibre - no sub-frame. The pillion-seat is for namesake.

For the past two decades there has been an intense rivalry between two great auto giants, Honda and Toyota. And this time between the Honda Civic and the Corolla Altis. The fight between these two vehicles has always been neutral with each one gaining the hot spot alternatively. The Corolla Altis which was launched last week comes about two years after Honda's quantum Civic and it promises to keep the executive segment up to mark in all aspects. The following is the specifications: Engine: Inline 4,4-valves per cylinder Displacement: 1794 cc Bore x Stroke: 79.0 x 91.5 Max Power: 6,000 rpm Max Torque: 4,200 rpm Length: 4,540mm Width: 1,760mm Height: 1,488mm Weight: 1235kg

Engine type - Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valve, DOHC Displacement - 998 cc Bore x Stroke - 77.0 x 53.6 mm Maximum power - 132.4 kW (180 PS) @ 12,500 rpm Maximum torque - 112.7 Nm (11.5 kg-m) @ 10,000 rpm* Starting system - Electric Lubrication - wet sump Carburettor/Fuel supply - Fuel injection length x width x height - 2,060mm x 720mm x 1,110mm Wheelbase - 1,415mm Minimum ground clearance - 135mm Dry weight - 177kg / 131kg Fuel tank capacity - 18 litres Oil capacity - 3.83 litres

COST : Rs 97,425 Engine type - Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve Cylinder arrangement - Single cylinder Displacement - 149 .8cc Bore x Stroke - 57×58.7mm Maximum power - 17PS / 8,500rpm Maximum torque - 15 N.m / 7,500rpm Starting system - Electric Start Lubrication - wet sump Engine oil capacity - 1.0 liters Fuel tank capacity - 12 liters Fuel supply system - Electronic fuel injection length x width x height - 1,995mm x 670mm x 1,070mm Seat height - 790mm Wheelbase - 1,290mm Minimum ground clearance - 160mm Dry weight / Curb weight - 120kg / 131kg

What makes this care so expensive? Lets look at the price tag first. Delhi - 14,82,500 (Fiat Lounge & Fiat 500 Sports) Bangalore - 14,80,500 9Fiat Lounge & Fiat Sports) Now lets look straight at the points 1) Built at company's Tychy plant in poland. 2) Compact bodyshell, 3546mm length, 1627mm width, 1488mm height 3) High speed stability, reduced wind noise 4) 75 bhp, 1.3 litre 16 valve multijet turbodiesel, 5 speed manual gearbox

fiat introduces the Fiat Palio Multijet in India. The MultiJet engine is designed to bring in more power, less noise, more mileage and low emission according to Fiat. The vehicle is packed with other exciting features. For more information visit the Fiat website . The 1.3 Diesel Fiat Palio MultiJet is priced at Bangalore: 1.3 SD = 4,48,678 Rs 1.3 SDE = 4,68,681 Rs 1.3 SDX = 4,88,686 Rs

Suzuki has launched an all new 'Kiddimoto GSX-R' wooden child's motorcycle to their existing range of biking accessories. The bike is made of birch ply, which is painted in the typical Suzuki blue and white color paint job along with the legendary GSX-R logo on its flanks. The Kiddimoto GSX-R is suitable for kids in the age group from two to six years and is priced at Rs. 8000 including VAT.

Finally the German company has cast its shadows on India. The first introduction is the Volkswagen Jetta. A stunning vehicle from the German Automobile manufacturer. Jetta is available in five different colors. And the following is the price list of the three versions of the car. Jetta 1.6 TrendLine - 12,97,000 Jetta 1.9 TDI TrendLine - 14,22,000 Jetta 1.9 TDI ComfortLine CSG - 16,67,000 Excluding RTO registration charges, tax, handling charges and insurance.

Check out the new TVS Apache website at http://www.tvsapache.com/ New music, new interface it just looks cool. Desi gaadi Veedesi style. Wah!

AWD - All Wheel Drive: An AWD system incorporates a specially designed drive train with a center differential that delivers power to all the four wheels of an automobile. A center differential means that each tyre can rotate at a different speeds. Air Cooled Engine: An air-cooled engine is cooled by the passage of air, generally forced around and over the cylinders. Air Filter: An air filter is installed to prevent the dust and dirt particles in the air from entering the engine's cylinders. It filters out the grime and sends clean air into the cylinder for the combustion process to take place. Aluminum Cylinder Block: It is an engine block cast of aluminum usually with cast iron sleeves installed as cylinder bored. Aluminum helps reduce the weight of the engine and in return makes the car lighter improving its performance.

The Apache is attractive with the screaming racing stripe running along the center. The pulsar is over a year and half old and its presence on Indian road is unmatchable. And the Yamaha YZF R15 with its R15 technological prowess is just cannot be ignored. The following three blogs below clearly show Yamaha beating the other two boys in all aspects excepting for the price. And if a 150cc can do the job of a 220 cc pulsar why go for pulsar then??? Off course there are so many other things to consider. But yet, Yamaha speaks from its raw experience. And it does matter a lot. The Yamaha R15 comes equipped with a Deltabox frame and some of the best mechanical bits that is miles ahead that any other motorcycle in the country. The bike is indeed very entertaining. The Yamaha R15 belongs to the racetrack. And so does TVS in the dirt biking arena. I wonder if Bajaj has this background. So my best pick starting from the best 1) Yamaha R15 2) Apache RTR 160 3) Bajaj Pulsar 220

Engine - 159.7cc, single cylinder, air cooled Power - 16 PS@8500 rpm Torque - 13.10 Nm@6500 rpm 0-60 - 5.07 s Top Speed - 118.70 km/h Fuel Efficiency - 49.67 kmpl Price (Ex S Pune) - Rs 64,990

Engine - 22cc,single cylinder, air cooled Power - 20.06 PS@8500 rpm Torque - 19.12 Nm@6500 rpm 0-60 - 4.76 s Top Speed - 127.06 km/h Fuel Efficiency - 47.4 kmpl Price (Ex S Pune) - Rs 81,515

Engine - 149.8cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled Power- 17PS @8500 rpm Torque - 15 Nm@7500 rpm 0-60 km/h - 4.50s Top Speed - 129.15 km/h Fuel Efficiency - 55.63 kmpl Price (Ex S Pune) - 97,450