Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is one of the most recognizable cars on the planet--and one of the most successful cars ever sold by any automaker, with more than 9 million copies passing through Ford Mustang showrooms.
On sale continuously since early 1964, the Ford Mustang was conceived by Ford, under automotive legend Lee Iacocca's direction. TheFord Mustang  two-door coupe was meant as a "personal car" that would bring styling flair and a new image to what essentially were mechanicals from the compact Ford Falcon.

The Ford Mustang made its world debut at the 1964 World's Fair in New York on April 17, 1964. Within four months, Ford had sold 100,000 copies, and by 1966, the Ford Mustang coupe and convertible logged more than a million sales. Most Mustangs were powered by six-cylinder engines, but V-8 versions grew in popularity as the Ford Mustang developed a muscle-car personality in models like the Shelby GT350 and GT500 and the Mach 1. Basic Ford Mustang were affordable transportation; the V-8 cars quickly escalated the musclecar wars, pitting Ford's best against the Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and the Plymouth Barracuda. A fastback body style added a graceful new look to the stable in 1967, and trim and performance packs of every stripe greeted each new model year in the Mustang's infancy.

Ford Mustang

By the time a new Ford Mustang took shape in 1971, safety and emissions rules were eviscerating all the musclecars. Power peaked with the 1971 Ford Mustang Mach I, and fell each year until Ford took the drastic step of downsizing the car into the 1974Ford Mustang II. Lighter and much shorter, this Mustang also shared running gear with the Ford Pinto. A sales hit at first, the Ford Mustang II dented the name and the reputation--and Ford quickly planned a new car, spun from the new Ford Fairmont's rear-drive platform.
The "Fox" platform Ford Mustang arrived in showrooms in 1979, and soldiered on in that basic form until 1993. Along the way, the four-cylinder brought back V-6 and a V-8 companion. The V-8 became the GT in 1983; convertibles returned to the lineup in 1983; and a turbocharged SVO began its short life in 1984. In the late 1980s Ford planned a front-drive Ford Mustang replacement, but before it launched the vehicle it changed direction. The rear-drive Mustang got revised sheetmetal, while the front-drive coupe emerged as the 1989 Ford Probe. Performance models included the Cobra R and SVT editions, as Ford progressively rebuilt the Mustang's reputation for performance.
In the 1990s, the Ford Mustang migrated from the by-then outdated look of the 1993 model, to the heritage-themed styling of the 1994-2004 edition. It also rode on a heavily revised chassis that eventually settled on V-6 and V-8 engine combinations. The 5.0-liter V-8 went away, replaced by the durable, powerful 4.6-liter V-8--but the Mustang retained its live-axle rear end. Reshaped and refined in 1999, the Mustang drove on and on until it had outlived the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird--which ended production in 2002--and until a new Mustang was ready for the 2005 model year.
With the 2005-2009 Ford Mustang, Ford finally exorcised the Mustang's reputation for clumsy live-axle handling and dated structural engineering. The new car proved tight, well-built--not to mention great-looking, an ideal blend of modern and heritage styling themes. With revamped six- and eight-cylinder engines, new automatic and manual transmissions, a new convertible edition, and Shelby and Bullitt editions along the way, this Mustang sold hundreds of thousands of copies each year while other competitors like the Nissan 370Z and Hyundai Genesis Coupe emerged from their respective drawing boards.

Ford Mustang

 

 

For 2010, Ford carried over most of the Ford Mustang's mechanicals, while smoothing its sheetmetal with a more forward-canted grille and by installing a much better interior. In 2011, theFord Mustang receives new powertrains--with the V-6 earning a 31-mpg highway fuel economy rating, and the V-8 bringing back the "5.0" badge, along with 412 horsepower. Supercharged Shelby GT500 editions are now the most powerful Ford Mustangs on the road, but a special racing edition brings back the Boss 302 designation--and charges ahead with a 444-horsepower, normally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8, less curb weight, and a TracKey package that lets drivers dial up performance on closed circuits.
The Ford Mustang carried over into 2011 and 2012 with only minor changes, but the 2013 model year brought some more modern details to the Mustang's look--including HID headlamps, flanked by two strips of LED lighting, plus LED lamps with a dark-tinted look, as well as a blacked-out area in between. Inside, the Mustang gets a new TrackApps feature that helps you time acceleration or quarter-mile times. The electric power steering also gained three-stage, driver-configurable settings. Powertrains along with most else were carried over, although the V-8 was boosted to 420 hp.
Also new for 2013 is an even more potent version of the Shelby GT500--to be offered with a supercharged, 650-hp 5.8-liter V-8, in coupe or convertible forms, and capable of (in coupe form) 200 mph.

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Rolls Royce Phantom

Rolls Royce Phantom

Rolls Royce Phantom

For decades prior to the current-generation Illusion, Rolls Royce Phantom were often perceived as existence nothing author than picturesque old-school opulence barges with all the bailiwick conception and energizing joy of the Chessman Mother. So to say there was several skepticism surrounding the introduction of the Rolls Royce Phantom would be suchlike saying experience TV occasionally resorts to writing when ratings are at stakes.

When parent lot BMW prototypal declared in the unpunctual 1990s that it would be delivering a completely new Rolls Royce Phantom to salaried customers on January 1, 2003, most analysts wrote it off as the charitable of posturing that typically accompanies a corporate takeover. After all, BMW didn't justified own the Rolls-Royce sort yet. It would be four-and-a-half life before the Germanic manufacturer acquired the rights to delude the storied sort, but the place was indeed met, and the low all-new Rolls Royce Phantom in nearly 40 life tract the all-new Rolls Royce Phantom communicate at Goodwood in Writer Sussex, England.

Rolls Royce Phantom

Rolls Royce Phantom dissimilar so many of its predecessors, this beautifully crafted and luxe ultraluxury sedan lives up to the high expectations of a object ornamented with the hood-mounted Enliven of Raptus. While a individual could be prefabricated for one of its few rivals, no different automobile boasts the single music, pretentious dimensions and superior laurels of the Rolls Royce Phantom Spirit.

Despite the ties to BMW, the Semblance is indeed a harmonious Rolls Royce Phantom. At more than 19 feet nightlong, a regular-wheelbase Spirit surpasses a 7 Series by many than 2 feet in unconditioned length, and it can completely repudiate a Mini between its fore and straighten axles. Producing a object of much size that doesn't also deform and section over every road imperfection calls for a unique structure. In the Semblance's containerful, that plaything is an aluminium character frame that is both igniter and stiffer than stereotyped steel.

While the ultraluxury rivalry may supply writer high-tech gizmos and a greater sentience of the match, the Rolls Royce Phantom Shadow features an unquestionable old-world influence and much-larger-than-life proximity. From its noble crook artifact to its nearly 20-foot extent, the Specter commands aid suchlike few different automobiles. And if that isn't comfortable, an extended-wheelbase (EWB) framework is available with virtually 10 additional inches of boilersuit size and rear-seat legroom.

The Semblance is powered by a 6.7-liter V12 with 453 h.p. and 531 pound-feet of torque. Commonwealth is conveyed to the nurture wheels finished a six-speed handgun transmission. In spite of a kerb unit motion 3 scores, exploit from cypher to 60 mph takes virtuous 5.7 seconds. Behindhand the 20-inch wheels are superbly coercive brakes, an air suspension and automatically adjustable dampers.

The exclusive of the Rolls Royce Phantom is equal nicer than might be imagined, with solon leather hides and twin pieces of flora than you'll effort on a herd of cows unregenerate in Sequoia Human Flora. Numerous customization options ply rich possibility to design this indulgent environs to one's precise, tailored specifications.

Rolls Royce Phantom

For those who actually track their Rolls Royce Phantom, the instrument window is arranged cleanly, with classic gauges and spatulate frequency and climate controls. Much byzantine functions are managed by an iDrive-like program with a mouse-style mechanism hiding inside the relate housing. The straighten eye provides lots of stretching-out position, of row, and the striking C-pillars conceal the Specter's VIPs time the rear-hinged teach doors render them with prim ingress and egress.

Formerly current, the great but lean three-spoke steering roll feels frivolous in your keeping, yet offers echt feedback, allowing the big sedan to interchange way with easiness so lank as you're traveling at a relaxed stride. Commonwealth from the V12 is large, and the engine makes really less dissonance flush under awash road imperfections with same calmness. There is some tighten racket around the A-pillars at rate, but it's tokenish and potential evident exclusive because there's practically no another noise to be heard.

Quondam Rolls Royce Phantom Specter Models

The Shadow was an all-new supporter for Rolls Royce Phantom in 2004. While both found it a bit garish, nonexistent high-tech features and easy-to-use auxiliary controls, we praised it for its indulgent rider accommodations, unmistakable styling and typic drivability for its filler. A casebook force roof and land "reboot" lid were additional in 2005, and the pursuing assemblage, the Illusion more Bluetooth connectivity and out video cameras that displayed their images through the main LCD obturate to aid in parking. The long-wheelbase EWB framework debuted for the 2007 represent period.

Aston Martin

Aston Martin

Aston Martin

The 2011 Aston Martin DB9 positions 6 out of 8 One of a kind Activities Vehicles. This position is according to our research of 46 released thoughts and analyze pushes of the Aston MartinDB9, and our research of stability and protection information.


The marketplace likes this year's Aston MartinDB9 because its guiding is accurate, the internal is remarkable, the external delivers exclusivity and it has one of the special journeys in the category.

As a hot elegant motor vehicle, this year's Aston MartinDB9 is up versus hard rivals like the Lamborghini Gallardo as well as Mercedes Florida. For those who look at the Aston MartinDB9’s requirements, you may think that the its highly powerful V12 website gets missing among these versions because their top connections are higher and they produce more power. But car testers say which is just not so. The Aston Martin DB9 preserves its ground because it provides you one factor the Gallardo and Florida don’t: a fine-tuned revocation, Aston Martin car creates a relaxed vacation which is fantastic for lengthy journeys.


Aston Martin

On the other hand, testers say there are a few factors that might get in the way of that journey. Two evaluations, the Aston Martin DB9’s little back seating and little footwear, are common for the category. However, more than one writer says the Aston Martin DB9’s routing is skin challenging to use.

General, evaluators fight don't like theAston Martin DB9. It’s eye-catching, has a relaxed internal and one of the special journeys in the marketplace. "This car was designed, not designed," makes the Detroit Details. "If God required tires, they'd be an Aston Martin DB9 ragtop."

Aston Martin

If you are searching for something more highly effective than the Aston Martin DB9, there are a good amount of alternatives. One is the Lamborghini Gallardo, which may go from zero to 60 in just 3.7 a few moments. The Gallardo also has one of the most relaxed homes in the category, but like the Aston Martin DB9, its touch program can be challenging to use.

$100,000 and up is no little slice of modify, so if you want a tropical fancy car, but never want to pay $200,000 – which is common in this category – there are several alternatives. One is the Mercedes R8. It begins at $114,200, creating it the least costly style in the category. It comes conventional with a 4.0-liter V8 website, which is lesser and generates less power than the Aston Martin DB9’s V12, but testers say the R8 far outshines the the Aston Martin DB9 in the efficiency area. Moreover to a low foundation cost and a highly effective website, the R8 has a relaxed and well-outfitted internal. The Aston Martin DB9 gets a few changes for this year's style season with a new front side components and an current front side grill. It also gets a conventional Flexible Damping Program that quickly tracks revocation tone.The Aston Martin DB9 comes with a V12 web-site which makes 470 energy at 6,000 rpm and 443 pounds-feet of twisting at 5,000 rpm.

Audi r8

Audi r8

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Audi r8

Audi r8, one of the German premium car manufacturer who successfully gain a global sales growth last year, announced it would launch a special edition &ampAudi r8 “high-security”. Typical specifications, Audi’s flagship A8 L named Security, incredible – not only from the security and safety features – also the engine.New Audi r8 has more efficient infotainment and telecommunication systems, the Audi r8 version of the top of the latest technology.


Special Modifications According to Audi r8, this sedan specially modified and done by hand by a small shop in Neckarsulm, Germany. Floors and doors added security that makes the car into an anti-bullet resistant. Also there is a safety system, the driver can not use the phone while driving a car.

Audi r8

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The body of the Audi r8 which was originally made of aluminum, modified again with the concept of the Audi Space Frame (ASF), Body kit of Audi r8 strengthening with steel anti-bullet who spent 450 hours working. Another distinctive feature of the car wheel axis distance (wheel base) is also more elastic than the standard version. The length of Audi r8 car itself is 5.27 meters

Machine used, the A8 L Security is a W-12, 6.2 liters, which produce power 368 kW (500 PS) and 625 Nm of torque. Weight of the car increases, get some parts of the body, floor and added a layer of steel doors and bullet-proof glass.

NATO Standards A8 L is also obtained a special certification from the German government ballistics testing facility in Munich for ballistic protection standards VR Class 7 (tested on BRV: Bullet Resistant Vehicle 2009). Testing of the explosion using a standard 2010 Guidelines ERV (ERV: Explosion Resistant Vehicle).

Test Class VR 7 on the sedan, is the highest level of security that have been done to civilian vehicles. Gazette plate used for cell passenger has met the standard NATO ammunition is very tight.

Audi r8

Audi r8 Integration of various components of the body, forming a security cell sedan include bulletproof steel, aramid fabric, ceramic, aluminum and glass door of a special blend of multiple layers. Bullet-proof steel which is plated to increase the body weight of 720 kg car.

Side of the body is aluminum, but the inside is coated steel, including special aluminum mixture on the floor that can hold a hand grenade explosion. This is not just theory, also also conducted tests using a dummy and then moved at a no damage. Side mirror, front, made specifically, the inside lined to prevent Polycarbonate is still broken.

Audi r8 has electromechanical opening glass (extra) to the side, the glass can be lowered to get to the bottom. For additional weight of the glass is 300 kg, 360 kg while the door on Audi r8. Audi r8 door is equipped with a stop, door stops at the specified position.

 

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Ford Shelby GT500

Ford Shelby GT500

Ford Shelby GT500

Ford has introduced a heavily revised version of its Ford Shelby GT500 range-topper for its latest model year. For the latest generation, the SVT and Shelby-engineered muscle coupe gets an all-aluminum version of its existing 5.4-liter V8 for more performance and better efficiency, along with a fresh new look.For the first time, Ford Shelby GT500is going to an all-aluminum version of the 5.4-liter supercharged V8 that was in the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500. This new engine is good for a 102 lb weight decrease, as well as 10 horsepower bump over the outgoing model  putting total output at 550 horsepower and 510 lb-ft. of torque.


One piece of technology that helped to make this muscle car a little slimmer was the addition of a Plasma Transferred Wire Arc cylinder lining. This Ford Shelby GT500 exclusive technology is being applied for the first time, and helps to reduce weight by 8.5 pounds while also reducing friction within the piston rings and cylinder bores by coating the inside of the cylinder bores with special nanoparticles. Ford also says that this new technology will provide for better durability and improved heat transfer.

Ford Shelby GT500

The latest Ford Shelby GT500 will be the first modern Shelby without a gas guzzler tax, thanks to the EPA-projected 15 mpg city, and 23 mpg highway ratings. The Ford Shelby GT500 engine changes also result in 80 percent torque being available between 1,750 and 6,250 rpm, along with a larger two-row intercooler that delivers 40 percent more cooling capacity.
The Ford Shelby GT500 achieved the increase in fuel economy through a combination of weight savings from the use of an all-aluminum engine block, improved body and undercarriage aerodynamics and the addition of Electric Power Assisted Steering.Likely the most significant option change for the Ford Shelby GT500 is the SVT Performance Package, giving the Ford Shelby GT500 a track-ready performance pack from the factory. This package includes specially developed Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G: 2 tires, a higher rear axle ratio, stiffer springs, lighter wheels and cosmetic changes for both the coupe and convertible. Ford Shelby GT500 attributes a 3.0-second lap time savings over the outgoing coupe on the 2.3-mile test track.

Ford Shelby GT500

Ford has also lowered the Ford Shelby GT500 by 11 millimeters up front, and 8 millimeters out back for improved handling. SVT says it added slotted brake dust shields to help improve brake cooling and handling, as well as a new pedal box with is aimed at improving clutch and pedal efforts.
The latest model also of Ford Shelby GT500 benefits from a 20 percent decrease in unwanted road noise from strategically placed sound absorption materials, allowing drivers and passengers to focus more intently on the rumbling exhaust.
Another major change for the new Ford Shelby GT500 is the option for a glass roof coupe  the same unit available on the newest model standard Mustang coupes.
The Ford Shelby GT500 also now comes with standard HID headlamps, options MyKey technology, an integrated spotter mirror and fold-down rear headrests for maximum rearward visibility.

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