Bentley Continental Flying Spur

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur has a saloon with the same mechanics that the four-seater coupe Continental GT. Bentley has designed and developed in conjunction with this saloon coupe, so it have many elements in common traits and mechanical style.
Dynamically is not what one would expect from a car big and heavy. On the one hand, is nimble, quick and have some brakes resistant. On the other hand, is not as comfortable as can be expected suspension of a luxury saloon of this type.
The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a car by an extraordinary degree that there is interior space for occupants of the rear seats and the phenomenal level of virtually all the materials and parts that cover or adorn the interior.
If there are four seats, the rear seats have longitudinal electric regulation. The rear seats there are plenty of space lengthwise. Two passengers of average size can go almost entirely with your legs stretched.

It measures 5,307 mm in length. For size is much closer to the long versions of bodywork of cars such as Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, Jaguar XJ, others like the Maybach 57 (5.7 m in length) or Rolls - Royce Phantom (5.8 m).
It's on sale for € 184,832, more expensive than any of the saloons of the BMW, Jaguar and Audi. There is a very big price difference between a Bentley Continental Flying Spur and cars as the Maybach 57 and Rolls-Royce Phantom.
As the coupe, this model has some elements borrowed from the Volkswagen Phaeton (such as suspension). Despite this, the Bentley Continental Flying Spur does not have exactly the same chassis that the Phaeton that neither the Continental GT, because the wheelbase is different in each case. The Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a battle of 3,065 mm to 2,881 mm in length which has the Volkswagen saloon and 2,745 mm in the Bentley saloon. According to the Bentley Continental Flying Spur has a coefficient aerodynamics better than the Continental GT (0.31 versus 0.32 CX).

Car Concept

Toyota ‘Aygo Crazy’ Concept

The Toyota Aygo is a city car sold since 2005. All Aygos are built at the new factory of the TPCA joint-venture (Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile) in the city of Kolin, Czech Republic. The Aygo was first displayed at the 2005 Salon de l’Automobile de Genève. The name “Aygo” comes from “i-go”, symbolising freedom and mobility.

Here are the technical specifications of Toyota Aygo: Wheelbase: 2340 mm (92.1 in), Length: 3405 mm (134.1 in), Height: 1465 mm (57.7 in), Dry weight: 790 kg (1742 lb), Curb weight: 890 kg (1962 lb), Turning circle: 9.46 metres (372.4 in), Independent front suspension with coil springs, semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension with coil springs

International Shipping Used BMW

Motorwerks, a luxury car dealer in Illinois which had ever discussed in otocontest a couple of weeks ago, seems too interesting for not being discussed more and more. I really surprised when I visit it this morning. Why? Because they list so many used BMW and preowned BMW, my dreamy car.
They provide stock a large inventory of used BMW Cars which manufactured from 2003 until 2008 including 3-series, 5-series, 6-series, 7-series, X-3 series, and X-5 series. It's very simple to browse some specific car we want from their table. Simply search your favourite car type, learn all the details, including the exterior colour, the price, the preview of the car and where the location of the car is. If you are a BMW M3 lover but you don't have enough money, there also some used BMW M3 which you can choose. And the special thing, it doesn't matter if you stay outside Illiones because Motorwerks provide international shipping which will bring your dreamy car in front of your house.

At last, do not forget what I have suggest, buying a used luxury vehicle and enjoying the facilities at less cost is a smart decision but make sure that you have done enough research before actually making up your mind! Motorwerks is one of the best place where you can do your research.

source : Motorwerks

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1-2009

Chevrolet is one of America’s best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers more-than-expected value in every vehicle category. Chevy cars and trucks have expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles.
Chevrolet announces performance results and pricing for the new ultimate-performance Corvette

DETROIT – The official Corvette ZR1 numbers are in and they’re good. Very good:

- $103,300 MSRP (including $850 destination charge)
- EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 city and 20 highway
- 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds
- 0-100 mph in 7.0 seconds
- Quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.3 seconds at 131 mph

The Corvette ZR1 also has a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h), making it the fastest Corvette ever produced and ranking it among the global super cars of commensurate performance. None of those other super cars, however, equals the ZR1’s performance-per-dollar ratio.

“The ZR1 is an incredible machine by any measure,” said Ed Peper, North American Vice President, Chevrolet. “There’s simply no other vehicle in the world that does a better job of balancing performance, price and fuel economy.”

Performance perspective

The Corvette ZR1’s 0-60 performance is 0.3-second quicker than the already-quick Corvette Z06 and the 0-100-mph performance is nearly a full second quicker - 7 seconds vs. the Z06’s 7.9 seconds. It is performance that is equal to or better than many super cars costing substantially more.

“A favorable power-to-weight ratio gives the ZR1 an advantage over the competition and performance that has to be experienced to fully appreciate,” said Tom Wallace, Corvette chief engineer. “Of course, on a racetrack, drivers of competitors’ cars may appreciate the ZR1 in a whole different manner.”

And the racetrack isn’t the only place where the ZR1 trumps its super-car competitors – it beats them at the gas pump, too. According to fueleconomy.gov, the ZR1’s EPA-rated 14 city and 20 highway mileage ratings beat 2008 competitors such as the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (11 city / 15 highway); the Lamborghini Murcielago (8 city / 13 highway) and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (12 city / 19 highway). They’re competitive with the Dodge Viper (13 city / 22 highway) and the Porsche 911 GT3 (15 city / 22 highway).

Under the carbon-fiber hood

A new LS9 6.2L supercharged small-block engine powers the ZR1’s performance capability. Heavy-duty and lightweight reciprocating components support high-rpm performance, while a new, sixth-generation supercharger (and complementing charge-cooling system) helps the LS9 make big power and torque across the rpm range. The engine is hand-assembled at GM’s Performance Build Center, in Wixom, Mich.

In addition to the LS9 engine, the ZR1 is a technology powerhouse, designed with lightweight and unique components that reinforce its performance with a confidant feel on either a highway or road course.

Options

The standard ZR1 comes with accoutrements based on the Z06, including lightweight seats and lightweight content. The available uplevel interior package includes power-adjustable, heated and leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered with the ZR1 logo); side air bags; Bose premium audio system; navigation system; Bluetooth connectivity; power telescoping steering column; custom leather-wrapped interior available in four colors and more. Chrome wheels are the only other available option on the ZR1. Detailed pricing noted below.

- $103,300 Base MSRP including destination
- $1,700 Gas guzzler tax
- $10,000 Option package
- $2,000 Chrome wheels

source :otocontest.com

TVS Apache 160

TVS Motor Company Indonesia (TVSMCI) is really exploiting the large Indonesian motorcycle market. Following the previously launched TVS Neo (‘cub’ class motorcycle), TVS has launched the TVS Apache which positioned as a sporty class motorcycle. The launching ceremony has taken place at Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran on Wednesday, 19 March 2007. It was attended by reporters from various media and also by the TVSMCI board of directors.
RTR Technology
TVS called the Apache as a masterpiece of 160 cc motorcycle. The reason was that beside its ergonomic design, the engine has been perfected by RTR (Racing Throttle Response) technology. This technology combined racing technology with a 15.2 Bhp, resulting in optimum acceleration. On the factory test, Apache could reach 60 km/hour in 4.8 second

Apache is also equipped with Rotal Petal Disc Brake with 270 mm of diameter, one of the largest in its class. This gives a very precise braking performance because the rapid cooling of the disc brake. For comfort, Apache uses the Poly Shock Absorber and the adjustable handle bar that could be adjusted from normal position into a more sporty racing position.

You can also test the TVS Apache by visiting the nearest dealers. TVSMCI wants you to experience the awesome bike for yourself. Currently, TVSMCI has 26 dealers in Java, North Sumatera, and Riau. For provide the best after-sales services, TVSMCI has a network of 71 workshop partners. So what you are waiting for? Get ready to ride TVS Apache!

Source: TVS Motor Indonesia

Honda FCX Clarity, a New Zero-emission Car

MSNBC reporting that Honda’s new zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell car rolled off a Japanese production line Monday and is headed to Southern California, where Hollywood is already abuzz over the latest splash in green motoring.
The picture above is 'HOnda FCX Clarity’ which presented to the media in Tokyo last May.

The FCX Clarity, which runs on hydrogen and electricity, emits only water and none of the noxious fumes believed to induce global warming. It is also two times more energy efficient than a gas-electric hybrid and three times that of a standard gasoline-powered car, the company says.

Japan’s third biggest automaker expects to lease out a “few dozen” units this year and about 200 units within three years. In California, a three-year lease will run $600 a month, which includes maintenance and collision coverage.

The FCX Clarity is an improvement of its previous-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX, introduced in 2002.

A breakthrough in the design of the fuel cell stack, which is the unit that powers the car’s motor, allowed engineers to lighten the body, expand the interior and increase efficiency, Honda said.

The fuel cell draws on energy synthesized through a chemical reaction between hydrogen gas and oxygen in the air, and a lithium-ion battery pack provides supplemental power. The FCX Clarity has a range of about 270-miles per tank with hydrogen consumption equivalent to 74 miles per gallon, according to the carmaker.

The 3,600-pound vehicle can reach speeds up to 100 miles per hour.

John Mendel, executive vice president of America Honda Motor Co., said at a morning ceremony it was “an especially significant day for American Honda as we plant firm footsteps toward the mainstreaming of fuel cell cars.”

The biggest obstacles standing in the way of wider adoption of fuel cell vehicles are cost and the dearth of hydrogen fuel stations. For the Clarity’s release in California, Honda said it received 50,000 applications through its Web site but could only consider those living near stations in Torrance, Santa Monica and Irvine.

Initially, however, the Clarity will go only to a chosen few starting July and then launch in Japan this fall.

source :MSNBC

Runs Biofuel, Hummer Go Green !

ZDNet reports that a biodiesel conversion specialist, Jonathan Goodwin, has retrofitted a Hummer to run on ethanol, hydrogen, biodiesel or natural gas. The car gets the equivalent to 40 miles per gallon. Goodwin's company is an alternative energy start-up, SAE Energy. The company is filling an unlikely niche in the clean tech market: making muscle cars green. He's already converted about 60 H2 Hummers from gas to diesel and about 100 H1 hummers, including a Hummer that can burn the whole menu of clean fuels.

A gas-to-diesel conversion boosts a Hummer's mileage from about 10 miles a gallon to between 22 and 24 miles a gallon. Additionally, the horsepower jumps from about 325 in the regular Hummer to 650, giving the car more power.
Goodwin, who's based in Wichita, Kan., doesn't advertise or push the services through Web sites much because it generates too many inquiries. "I really get pounded with a lot of requests when I do," he said. "But it doesn't look like I will be able to hide much longer."

Gas-to-diesel conversions are the automotive equivalent of a heart transplant. The gas-burning engine and original transmission are removed and replaced with a Duramax diesel engine, typically inserted in Chevy trucks, and an Allison transmission.

With a Hummer, little retrofitting is required. With the Impala, the center divider in the car had to be widened. In the end, though, the car still accommodated four or more passengers, unlike the two-seater Lamborghini.

The performance increase comes in part from the inherent properties of diesel engines. Overall, a diesel can deliver more torque–the rotational force applied to an object, in this case the car's crankshaft–than a gas engine. A 500 horsepower gas engine might put out 600 foot-pounds of torque. A similar diesel might put out 800 to 900 foot-pounds of torque.

The engine inserted into the 1965 Impala cranks 850 horsepower and 1200 foot-pounds of torque. The Impala was chosen because it has a stronger frame than most other mid-1960s muscle cars.

"Torque is the key," Goodwin said.

Source : zdnet.

Honda Beat

After releasing a new type of sport bike named Honda CS1 (City Sport) about 2 monts ago, Honda plan to release a new type of automatic bike. The name of this newest automatic variant which sold in Indonesia is Honda Beat. It seems not so different compared to the former type, Vario. There still many characteristic features of Vario which sill implemented with this new type, such Side Stand Switch and Parking Brake Lock. In Thailand, this variant named with Icon.

Physically, the appearance is almost the same with Honda Icon. It also used 108 CC 4 stroke engine with CVT transmision. The available colours choice are Fusion Blue, Hip Hip Orange, Pop Pink, Hard Rock Black, Techno White, and Electro Red.

source : www.otocontest.com

Three Japan Scrap to Tghten the Fight

" First Drive of 3 Japan Car"

SUZUKI, Honda, and Toyota, three notable car maker manufacturer of Japan, scrapping to tighten in small sedan sale [of] sub-compact which have capacities to machine 1.5 Litre at the price of gyrating Rp 148 juta-Rp 167,9 International juta.Baik PT Indomobil Commercial, PT Honda Prospect Motor, and also PT Toyota Astra of Motor berlomba-lomba assure the consumer that best produknyalah. Suzuki Baleno Next-G emerge with the slogan of Always The Right Answer, All-New Honda City with the slogan of Beyond Expectation, while Toyota Vios with the easy slogan It’S Everything.Tidak to mention [which/such] among third sub sedan- that compact [is] best remember each product have the idiosyncrasy [by] xself.

Suzuki Baleno Next-G born by the name of Suzuki LIANA, representing abbreviation of Life In A New Age. Car fulfilling standard of this United States and Europe [is] launched first time [in] Geneva of Motor Show 2002 ( Swiss) in the early March 2002. [In] United States, Suzuki LIANA recognized by the name of Aerio. In Indonesia, Suzuki LIANA emerge with two name, variant of multi-purpose vehicle ( MPV) named [by] Suzuki Aerio, while sedan variant named [by] Suzuki Baleno Next-G, or New Baleno
Suzuki Baleno Next-G emerge with two version, what have gear [to] manual ( M / t) sold at the price of Rp 149 million and which have gear [to] otomatik ( A / t) sold at the price of Rp 160 million
[For A] While All-New Honda City use the platform from MPV sub-compact Honda, Fit. That Cause, All-New Honda City which is [in] Japan called [by] Fit Aria, [is] also categorized [by] as sedan which have nuance [to] MPV. All-New Honda City emerge with two version, what have gear [to] of manual Rp 152 million and which have gear [to] [of] otomatik [is] and also equiped [by] the Steermatic ( of a kind tiptronic) Rp 163 million
As for Toyota Vios projected [by] in the place of Toyota Soluna emerge in three type, namely type 1.5E have gear [to] [of] manual sold at the price of Rp 148 million, and also type 1.5G have gear [to] [of] manual sold at the price of Rp 157 million and 1.5G have gear [to] [of] otomatik sold at the price of Rp 167 million. Name Vios come from Latin Ianguage, meaning to come forth.

Pedrosa beat Rossi in Barcelona

Don't Need New Machine

BARCELONA - the time gap between the two riders show how dominant Dani Pedrosa in Grand Prix of Catalunya. that Repsol Honda Racer so quickly. He has time to lead till seven second in race mid line finis, after 25 mop, Pedrosa it'is true only exeed 2,8 second. But, that happened because he has unnecessary force the x'self again [in] race end
Entering this GP Catalunya, opportunity Pedrosa in fact have time to be hesitated. Cause, Barcelona [is] circuit claiming strong power machine. For a while, motor of Honda RC212V used by Pedrosa known as one other weak.

Honda have the opdon degrade the new machine, but later;then set mind on to delay again its usage Yesterday Pedrosa indicate that hedo not new butuh machine. small body ( 158 cm / 48 singk) able to lessen the motor burden, make fast as boisterous as more strong and heroic other;dissimilar motor in diametrical trek.
Not only that, mobility RC212V also make the quicker Pedrosa [in] curve. If only non-stoped to force the x'self until finis, possible Pedrosa can win the race yesterday with the distance more than ten second
Emulation most exclaim is yesterday happened rear Pedrosa. Pledge of Fiat Yamaha Valentino Rossi have to compete to ossify with the pledge of Ducati Marlboro Casey Stoner
Start from ninth position, Slow Rossi poke forwards. He and Stoner have time to change the position twice. But, finally Rossi which finis in position runner-up
With that result, struggling perform the practical world champion become the emulation of Rossi versus Pedrosa. Rossi nowadays have 142 poin, Pedrosa only seven poin rear.

source : dunia otomotif

Tabanan Grasstrack and Motocross Championship

Tens of local crosser and outside bali, last saturday and sunday, june 7th and 8th 2008 bumping against to race in arena of championship of Grasstrack and Motocross in circuit of Pangkung Tibah - Tanah Lot Ground, Tabanan. This Ajang represent the second series from 4 series which its plan take place the year 2008.even this time is not so croud as the first, which is toned up by attendance crosser of Javanese national Aep Dadang from West Java, this second break even is also followed by the Javanese taft crosser-crosser of East java. Meanwhile from local bali partake to fight for example crosser usrok and gendowor from Adrenaline Tracker, beside also descend the crossers from team of Bali MX strenghtened by Diva Ismayana and Kadek Rubin Mc RAE.

According To Chief of Committee of race Ketut Panca Wirawan, this championship performed to channel the talent of all motocross mania, specially in Tabanan area.This championship is plan to performed routine every year, with invite outer bali crossers of to fish the local antusiasm.
this Year championship fight to win prise of 4 motorbike unit.

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Audi R8 is "SportsCar 2007"

Only pure-bred sports cars are crowned “SportsCar” of the year by a panel of experts in the Autobild SportsCars monthly magazine.Following its victory in the March 2007 issue, the Audi R8 has now been awarded top place overall, and has thus secured the title of “SportsCar 2007”, one of the German car industry’s most sought-after awards.

The trophy was presented to Werner Frowein, Managing Director of quattro GmbH, during the magazine’s “Race Night”, which formed part of the Essen Motor Show. The Audi subsidiary was responsible for developing the 420 bhp mid-engined R8 sports car, which it also manufactures. The R8 is hand-built at quattro GmbH in Neckarsulm.

Together with the TÜV Rheinland inspection authority, members of the magazine’s panel conduct demanding on-road tests on an ongoing basis to assess the qualities of the very latest sports cars. They then present their favourites as the monthly winners in each new issue. At the end of October, the jury cast a discerning eye on the twelve winning vehicles at the Contidrom test circuit in Hanover.

The experts’ concluding remarks: “The Audi R8 wins because it is currently the most complete vehicle with the hottest body in the sports segment and, despite being a newcomer, displays no serious weaknesse.

Welcome to The English Version of Dunia Otomotif

this is the english version of Dunia Otomotif, a blog that reviews automotive events, products, tips trick, club etc.

Description
In the begining, Dunia Otomotif is a TV program viewed in Bali TV, a local television broadcast in Bali, Indonesia. This program explore more aspect from automotive world, such as auto-news, hot products review, calendar events, vehicles modification,tips and trick in maintenance,auto club, etc.


background :
automotive business in indonesia, especially in bali recently growing in a rapid scales. It can measure from lots of automotive events, and obviously by the number of vehicles in the street.this condition provide a good opportunity for bussiness sector,that run in this sector to marketing their product.

mission::
- to increase people's knowlegde about automotive
- as media to show lattest products
- to shows modificator's creation

Segments :
Dot-Gossips :
provides lattest information about what happenings,products trend, new regulation

Dot –Events :
presents events coverage, focus on automotive events in Bali and indonesia, but not missed world events

Dot –Modif :
shows cars and motorbikes modification, with the lattest accesories and variation, made by local modificator

Dot Tips :
provide Tips and Trict about maintance your vehicles

Dot –Club :
place to hang out for local Otomotif clubs

program criteria

Program title : Dot - Dunia Otomotif (Automotive World)
Format :Magazine - Infotainment.
Audience target : teenager and adults (12 years above)
Materiall/ contain : information about automotive
Slot Time : 30 minutes
Production format : Indoor and Outdoor
broadcast time : every sunday ,11.30 am
Presenter : Arsita

To alls automotive mania in bali, you can paricipate in our program by send your clubs profile, or your cars/ motorbikes modification data to bali tv or to our email address.


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