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Lamborghini
Jul 5th
Lamborghini
Lamborghini is known worldwide for high-performance sports car. Based in a small village outside of Bologna, Italy, the company founded by Italian businessman Feruccio Lamborghini.
Before he got into sports cars, Lamborghini had a tractor factory.According to stories told by his son, Lamborghini was not happy with the clutch in his Ferrari 250 GT, and went to Enzo Ferrari with a complaint. Ferrari sent Lamborghini away, saying that he should stick to driving tractors, because he can not drive a car.
When Lamborghini came home, he was unpacking his Ferrari’s clutch and realized it was produced by the same company that produced the grip he used in the tractor. He fixed the problem by using spare parts from the factory itself.
Whether or not the story happened exactly as told, it is clear that Lamborghini started the company because he believes he can beat the competition. He started the company in 1963, Automobili Lamborghini, the Lamborghini 350 GT. The company sells more than 130 models after showing a prototype at the Turin Auto Show in 1963. Lamborghini followed up with 400 GT and 400 GT 2 +2 in the next year. In 1965, produce the legendary Lamborghini Miura, the firm’s name elevated to the height of Ferrari and Maserati.
Although the car immediately sold all over the world, car manufacturers were not fully independent yet. Lamborghini tractor maintain a successful business for many years after he started producing sports cars. In 1974, however, the company received a setback. Earlier, a South American company has been put in order so the Lamborghini tractor factory must be upgraded to meet that need. After he spent a lot of money upgrading the plant, the client cancel the order.
Lamborghini decides to sell the company to focus on tractors and cars. In the interim, the company survived largely on sales of popular Miura. Once the company starts doing well, Lamborghini sold the business to Swiss investors and pension. His name, however, remain with the company.
Lamborghini has had share of ups and downs since then. He declared bankruptcy shortly after the founders retired, and was bought and sold many times. It passed the hands of Swiss, American and Indonesian interests for years, and now owned by Audi of Germany.
If you’ve seen a Lamborghini, you may be able to understand the appeal of the cars distinctive. Lamborghini Most aggressive-looking, hugging the ground like a panther about to strike. Many models have a door that lifts vertically instead of opening out-of-view that is uniquely created by the brand. They are immediately recognizable, and you are sure to turn heads when you’re on the road in one.
As for driving a Lamborghini, there are many different models to choose from. They all have one thing in common, however: the speed. A typical Lamborghini can accelerate fast enough to push you into your seat and your stomach drop to the floor. Low attitude improve aerodynamic cars, and big tires digging asphalt.
The quality that makes the car performed flawlessly, however, also has some disadvantages. Lamborghini Many models have a low undercarriage, the decision to lower the danger of damage. Do not expect lots of interior space or storage, either.Practicality is generally sacrificed for performance. This is definitely not the kind of car you will use to help your friend move or go to the supermarket.
While driving a Lamborghini is close to driving a race car F-1 correctly, you do not need special training to do so. The cost to buy one barrier for many, but you can still experience the thrill of driving one through a company that offers a driving experience day. Many of the driving experience takes place on the race track, where you will get the chance to explore the car’s acceleration, performance through change, and more in a secure environment.

Mercedes SLR
Jun 12th
Mercedes SLR
German car maker Mercedes-Benz announced its bid for the 2008 SLR McLaren super sports car.
With trademark quality parts such as Mercedes Mercedes car headlights, the vehicle emits the latest technology from Formula 1 racing team Vodafone-McLaren-Mercedes. SLR McLarens handling characteristics is provided by carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) material consisting of the vehicle. Of course, safety is not the question here, because Mercedes is known for a very good safety feature.
Because the fully retractable top, the SLR McLaren gave an excellent open driving experience suitable for everyday use. To achieve a top speed of 207 mph, the car is powered by 617-hp supercharged AMG V8 compressor engine that measures 5.5 liters.
Because these vehicles have the technology of Formula 1, it can be concluded that the relationship with car racing. Formula 1 silver arrow visually illustrates this link. 50s style living with this vehicle because the lateral louvers, side pipes behind the front wheels and wide door-opening gull wing.
SLR is entirely designed to produce the best performance. This has enhanced the roof material, which is available in three different colors. It does not only ensure the comfort of everyday use. It also promises high-performance sports car with the attributes previously linked only to a closed car. In fact, you can talk to the threshold of fellow passengers over 120mph on open-air travel. And it is because of aero acoustics.
In less than ten seconds, you will experience the opening or closing the roof of a semi-automatic. You need to simply open the roof from the windshield frame and enhance a minute to open the roof. Then fold electrically. An aluminum cover is installed to the front so that closing the roof is very classy.
Wind tunnel provides an excellent level of handling, aero acoustics and aerodynamic efficiency. Year 2008 SLR McLaren also has an aerodynamic concepts found in the SLR coupe. This concept includes a brake attached to the access lid and a diffuser in the rear bumper. This gives an increase to the force on the rear axle.
Still part of the technology found in Formula 1 SLR 2008 is high-performance carbon-ceramic disc brakes for excellent braking performance, and produce unique design the front-mid-engine optimal weight distribution. Compressors which supercharged AMG 5.5 liter V8 engine has 617-hp and maximum torque of 575 lb.ft. This fits with the displacement speed automatic transmission AMG R five-speed driving of vehicles ranging from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds.
Mercedes will not destroy the image when it comes to car safety features. Safety is assured in this vehicle by accident unique elements of carbon fiber, steel-reinforced A-pillars and two fixed roll-over bars. Further included is adaptive airbags, knee and side airbags and seat belt tension detector and tire pressure monitoring system.
Semi-aniline-leather-coated carbon fiber bucket seats (which can be individually tailored to the driver and front passenger seat cushion through a variety of sizes), dual-zone automatic air conditioning, (which is perfect for summer), high-quality BOSE premium sound system (to ride cool and relaxed), and sports multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift (which adds a sporty image of the SLR) is the exclusive standard equipment found on the 2008 McLaren SLR.











