Friday, 13 December 2013

The Arab World's First Super car:-LYKAN HYPERSPORT

 With a voracious appetite for all kinds of super cars and plenty of wealth to sustain it thanks to its oil-rich real estate, it shouldn't come to as a surprise that the Arab world has finally managed to produce its own hyper car in the guise of W Motors's Lykan Hypersport, which was introduced at this week's Qatar Motor Show.
  The motivation to create a world-beating supercar is easy to understand. As seen by the success ofKoenigsegg 
and Pagani , the supercar business is open to assault from talented newcomers — much more than the volume car business. However, for every Pagani there are 20 failed companies trying to crack the same egg. So the odds are not good, but the reward is potentially enormous.
 So, is this Lykan set to stalk its prey in the form of Lamborghinis, Paganis and Bugattis like its mythical namesake does? Or will this simply be another drop in the bucket of failed attempts at infiltrating the supercar market? Only time will tell
The Lykan Hypersport comes with a twin-turbocharged flat-six engine (likely sourced from Porsche) with 750-horsepower positioned behind the driver and can reach 100km/h (62mph) in 2.8 seconds before topping out at 395km/h (245mph) – yep, you're not the only one thinking about 'hagwalah' right now…
INTERIOR:
  The interior of this car is one of its more vapor-esque features. Does it exist outside a computer? From these images, the answer is ‘not yet.’ The mock-ups are pretty impressive, nonetheless. They show sophisticated shapes, materials and technology.
The seats and steering wheel are good examples of W Motors philosophy with the Lykan Hypersport. They appear to blend pure racing features, like carbon-fiber shells for the seats and tiny diameter for the steering wheel, with some of the imperatives from their buyers.
Atop the slim one-piece carbon seats there are individual leather pads spaced about a half inch apart. The steering wheel is draped with thick racing Alcantara near the 9 o’ clock and 3 o’ clock positions.
COMPETITION:
The competition for Lykan includes hypercar legends like Ferrari, McLaren, Bugatti and Lamborghini. Due to its unknown weight figures and “only” 750 horsepower, it looks outmatched by the Veyron and Veneno. Luckily, RUF is a tuner at its core, meaning outputs in the 1,250-horepower range are plausible.

Monday, 2 December 2013

THE NEW FORD MUSTANG 2014 IS REALLY A MUSTANG


Mustang keeps the attitude coming with an impressive lineup of engines:

Shelby GT500:-
The Shelby GT500 was designed to smoke the competition. Under the hood is the most powerful production V8 engine in the world: a supercharged intercooled 5.8-liter 32-valve aluminum block V8 engine delivering 662 horsepower** and 631 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a TREMEC six-speed manual transmission with an enhanced 3.31:1 final drive ratio. With all that power, you’ll want brakes that are up to the task. Beefed up 15-inch Brembo vented rotors with Brembo six-piston calipers in the front and 13.8-inch vented rotors with a single-piston caliper in the rear. We didn’t stop there. You can tune your ride through eight settings of the Launch Control System, accommodating all driver abilities. When Shelby GT500 is equipped with the SVT Performance Package, you can adjust the SVT-engineered Bilstein electronic adjustable dampers from the cockpit – standard mode or sport mode for track driving. You can also add an SVT Track Pack, featuring an external engine oil cooler, rear differential cooler and transmission cooler. Other features include downforce-generating front grilles, an aggressive splitter, new quad exhaust tips and new 19-inch (f) and 20-inch (r) premium painted forged-aluminum wheels.

Legendary 5.0L V8 Engine:-

The Mustang 5.0 engine pays homage to the original 5.0, delivering 420 horsepower* and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. The powerplant features twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), an aluminum engine block and cold-air induction to help improve power. But that’s only for starters. The 5.0 also has a compression ratio of 11:1 and a cylinder head designed to optimize airflow. Every part under the hood, including the high-energy coil- on-plug design, is engineered to work in harmony. This lets the muscular engine breathe efficiently and deliver 100 percent exhilaration every time you hit the gas. And then there’s the exhaust delivering a distinctive throaty roar. Pure Mustang.

V6 Engine:-

                                    The Fors Mustang is also available in V6 .

Transmission:-

The available six-speed SelectShift
  Automatic transmission allows you to override automatic operation and enjoy the fun-to-drive performance feel of a manual with total control over gear selection.



Traction Control:-
 662 horses are not easy to harness. That’s why the Shelby GT500 is equipped with the AdvanceTrac Stability Enhancement System with launch control. Integrating the brakes, electronic power assisted steering, traction control and powertrain control, this system ensures smooth, consistent starts for all driving conditions. Choose from eight settings to allow precise adjustment based on the driving conditions and environment. The driver receives clear feedback via the in-dash LCD screen to monitor the state of the vehicle. For spirited driving, this system can assist drivers of all skill levels to realize ideal torque balance, maximum grip and consistent acceleration just like the pros. Just turn it on, rev it up and let the power fly.

Convertible Top:- A sense of freedom comes alive with the option to put the top down and let the elements inside. Ford engineers heighten the experience, thanks to a design that helps give the Mustang Convertible a solid feel. So go ahead and enjoy the ride. Take a pleasure cruise or roll through your daily commute – top down and carefree. Available on all Mustang models.

Interior:-