Indian Flag Car

Here's the INDIAN FLAG CAR. The Indian Formula One Racing team Force India, while yet to get of the bottom of the pile, came close to winning their first F1 points in Shanghai last week. The team sports the Indian flag as its team colors and has attracted sponsorship from Indian companies Kingfisher, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries and Kanyan Capital. Force India was formed after Indian businessmen Vijay Mallya and Michiel Mol bought the Spyker F1 team for US$115 million. The team races its own designed cars, powered by Mercedes-Benz, and was able to rise from 18th to as high as sixth with just 5 laps to go.

With Delhi being added to the Grand Prix circuit in 2011, Force India are learning and may well be a team to reckon with by the time the Delhi Grand Prix arrives. The team has just signed a five year agreement with Mercedes for engines, and a partisan Indian crowd in Delhi may make a large impact at the event.

The participation in, and rise to prominence of an Indian team in F1 is in marked contrast to China, which despite having hosted the F1 in Shanghai for the past few years, does not field a competing team. This is somewhat surprising, given that both China and India are poised to be the world’s largest auto markets in the next two to three years, with more vehicles having been sold last year in China than in the United States for the first time.The Chinese logic for hosting the event, but not participating, seems a little skewed. The Chinese government pays Formula One about US$50million each year to host the Shanghai event, yet the country has not followed that up with a competing presence, cars or drivers, in the rest of the series. The prices to attend the Shanghai event also seem bizarre if China wants to use it to promote its auto industry.

Shanghai wages averaging at about US$500 a month, that’s equivalent to the price of the cheapest ticket on offer for the Shanghai F1. You would need to charge US$4,000 to attend the Indianapolis 500 in the United States to achieve a similar disparity. So while Force India prepares the world for Indian cars and trucks Tata having already acquired global brands Jaguar and Land Rover, and about to launch Tata as a brand name in Europe and the United States through the Nano and its trucking division – the Chinese are just not getting on board. It’s a curious state of affairs, especially since F1 have apparently re-signed with Shanghai to host the event for another seven years. US$50 million seems a lot to pay for a one off annual event that the local Chinese cannot generally afford to attend, in which no Chinese team participates, in a 17 race series which is broadcast globally and attracts hundreds of millions of viewers.

Force India meanwhile are pushing forward at the top end the concept of Indian vehicles as reliable, and developing India as a manufacturing brand in auto that will assist its national auto manufacturers integrate into and penetrate international markets.

Dodge Challenger SRT8 (2008)

The return of the iconic Dodge Challenger brings what pony car fanatics crave: ground shaking performance, unmistakable design cues reminiscent of the original Challenger, world-class ride and handling characteristics and benchmark braking. Dodge will offer the limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 in three colors: HEMI® Orange, Bright Silver Metallic and Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat. Each two-door, rear-wheel-drive coupe will be produced with a numbered dash plaque, carbon fiberlike hood stripes and will be powered by SRT's 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine that boasts 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque.The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 vehicles will be manufactured at Chrysler's Brampton, Ontario, Canada assembly plant.

Performance targets for the all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 include a 0-60 mph time in the low 5-second range, 0-100-0 mph in less than 17 seconds, a ¼-mile elapsed time of less than 14 seconds, 60-0 mph braking distance of approximately 100 feet, and a skid pad performance of 0.88 g.

Audi to Show Seven Customized A1 Models at Worthersee

This year's edition of the Worthersee GTI Tour that takes place in Reifnitz, Austria, on May 12 will see Audi showcasing seven custom versions of its new A1 premium supermini, including a model sporting an "FC Bayern" look, taxi and police variants. The other four custom A1s are a "Hot Rod" version with a matt-finish look, steel wheels with white-wall tires and extremely low ride height thanks to the air suspension, one fitted with a "competition kit" that pays homage to Audi rally vehicles from the 1980s, the "Wasserwacht" model that's dedicated to the local water rescue service and a "Fashion" edition. "The Audi A1 fits in with the GTI meet because customization has always been a central topic for the Audi fans here at the Worthersee and will also play a special role for A1 customers," says the Head of Audi Design, Stefan Sielaff, who was responsible for the creation of the special edition models. The seven special A1s will be joined at Audi's Worthersee stand by an array of models including the new Audi R8 GT, an Ice Silver A8, the facelifted TT Roadster and the TT Coupe and the new RS5 Coupe.

2010 HSV Sport Cars HSV 20 Years Of Clubsport Limited Edition

The HSV sports car 20 Years Of Clubsport will be equipped with the company's performance suspension, 20 inch Pentagon wheels in Millennium silver and leather seats as standard. The HSV sports car 20 Years Of Clubsport will also wear a unique decal on the rear window showing a modern iteration of the original VN CS ClubSport badge.





2010 HSV Sport Cars HSV 20 Years Of Clubsport Limited Edition

“With this level of value add at no additional cost we anticipate the 100 vehicles will move very quickly and good luck to the person who manages to grab No.1 in the model build,” said General Manager of Sales, Darren Bowler. “City Motors HSV in Perth recorded the highest HSV sports car vehicle sales in 2009 and have been rewarded with the privilege of retailing the No. 1 vehicle to the lucky HSV buyer.”

The The HSV Sports Cars 20 Years Of Clubsport also comes with LED daytime running lights, and various other styling accents.

The HSV 20 Years Of Clubsport price starts at $66,690 AUD for the manual version and at $68,690 AUD for the automatic and only 100 units will ever be available. The first unit of the HSV sports car 20 Years Of Clubsport will probably be the most valuable one. The sales of the new limited edition model will start this month.







Holden Special Vehicle - HSV sports car Press Release:

Australia’s high performance car manufacturer, Holden Special Vehicles, has launched a limited edition model to help celebrate 20 years of its most successful and enduring nameplate – the ClubSport.

The ClubSport brand first appeared as a permanent fixture within the HSV sports car range back in June of 1990 as a VN HSV ClubSport. Featuring a 5.0 liter engine boasting 180kW and 400Nm only 410 VN series ClubSports were built. The model has evolved today to become the highest selling vehicle in the HSV sports cars line-up.

General Manager of Marketing and Communications, Tim Jackson, said this milestone was worthy of celebration for the company. ”If we step back 20 years to 1990, this really was a watershed year for the HSV sports car brand. Not only did we introduce our first ClubSport model in June but 1990 also represented our first Bathurst, victory with the Holden Racing Team, who are also celebrating 20 years of success this year."



”The ClubSport has such great history and meaning within our business, and it has always been our purists vehicle - bringing track focused performance and handling to a road vehicle,” Tim Jackson said.



For that reason HSV has taken a ‘back-to-basics’ approach with the 20 years of Clubsport model producing a feature packed high performance vehicle for the true HSV collector. The 20 Years of ClubSport model will receive as standard HSV’s performance suspension, 20 inch Pentagon wheels in Millennium silver and leather seats for no additional cost.



It will be identifiable by a unique decal on the rear window, which the HSV enthusiast will recognise as a modern iteration of the original VN “CS ClubSport” badge, to commemorate the anniversary of the model.



General Manager of Sales, Darren Bowler, said he expected the car to be well received within the HSV Dealer network and amongst HSV’s strong customer base. “With this level of value add at no additional cost we anticipate the 100 vehicles will move very quickly and good luck to the person who manages to grab No.1 in the model build.





“City Motors HSV in Perth recorded the highest HSV vehicle sales in 2009 and have been rewarded with the privilege of retailing the No. 1 vehicle to the lucky HSV buyer,” Darren Bowler said.



The 100 limited edition 20 Years of ClubSport models will start appearing in HSV Dealers show rooms across Australia from late June. The vehicle will come with an RRP of $66,690 for manual and $68,690 for automatic.

Renault DeZir Concept

The Renault DeZir project is the first to have been led by Laurens van den Acker and marks the start of a sequence of concept cars that will provide an insight into Renault Design's new vision for the future. It also lays the foundations for the styling cues of Renault's forthcoming vehicles.



AN ELECTRIC BEAUTY

Renault DeZir is powered by an electric motor mounted in a mid-rear position to optimize weight distribution over the front and rear wheels. The vertically-mounted 24kW/h lithium-ion battery is located behind the benchseat and provides the car with a range of 160km. Battery cooling is ensured not only by the air channelled from the front to the back of the car, but also - and above all - by the flow of air that enters through the lateral scoops concealed behind the aluminium panels on either side of the body. The basic motor is the same as the unit used for Renault's production electric cars, although an evolution has enabled its power and torque to be uprated to 110kW (150ch) and 226Nm respectively.

Three battery-charging methods can be employed:

    * a standard charge using a conventional household plug (fully charges the battery in eight hours).

    * a fast charge using a 400V three-phase current (charges the battery to 80 per cent of its capacity in 20 minutes).

    * a fast battery exchange thanks to Renault's Quick Drop technology.



Dimensions

    * Length: 4,225 mm

    * Width: 1,968 mm

    * Height: 1,163 mm

    * Height, with doors open: 2,256 mm

    * Width, with doors open: 2,682 mm

    * Ground clearance: 110 mm

    * Wheelbase: 2,582 mm

    * Front track: 1,600 mm

    * Rear track: 1,705 mm



Technical data

    * Motor: Electric synchronous motor with rotor coil

    * Power: 110 kW / 150 hp

    * Maximum torque: 226 Nm

    * Top speed: 180 km/h

    * Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5 seconds

    * Acceleration 0-50 km/h: 2 seconds

    * Battery: Lithium-ion (24 kW/h)

    * Range: 160 km

    * Transmission: Rear-wheel drive; Direct, drive, with reducer and forward/reverse inverter

    * Drive: Electric with active differential

    * Chassis: Tubular steel frame

    * Wheels and tyres: 245/35 R 21

    * Diameter of ventilated brake discs: 356 mm (front and rear)

    * Callipers: 6 pistons (front and rear)

    * Cd (drag coefficient): 0.25

    * Kerb weight: 830 kg

2009 Audi eOra And eSpira Concept

Audi eSpira and eOra concept is a futuristic vehicles focused on freedom and agility that can be controlled through small body movements. Audi’s entry has two autonomous cars for the future generation. These autonomous cars will provide safety, efficiency and convenience for their drivers. An Audi in its most uncompromised form, the eSpira functions as an extension of the body and its senses. It is a sports vehicle that shares the same control logic as the eSpira.  Extremely dynamic and efficient, the Audi eOra has a small footprint and unmatched agility. The 2009 edition of the Design Challenge required the Southern Californian automotive studios to envisage how a new generation of drivers aged 16 to 23 years old raised with cell phones, webcams and online communities will emotionally connect to the automobile in 2030. The eOra concept is a “sport vehicle” that moves on the same principle as the eSpira, but has more agile and dynamic looks and handling.

Gordon Murray T.25

Gordon Murray Design's T.25 City Car will make its first public appearance at the Smith School's World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment in Oxford.A world leading 6 metre turning circle will help with urban manoeuvring and parking whilst its 1.3 metre width opens any opportunity for timed lane zones with 2 vehicles travelling and over taking in one lane.This reduces capital investment in the assembly plant by at least 80%.The ultra lightweight by design (approximately 550kg) means that:component life is increased. Reduced energy is required to power vehicle, giving rise to higher fuel efficiency (mpg/electric battery range).A competitive power to weight ratio is achieved.Six internal layout options with rear seat adjustment (adjustable within 20 seconds) sets new standards in small vehicle packaging - a long way in front of the Smart For 2 and the Toyota iQ.Occupant capacity of between 1 and 3 persons. Luggage capacity of between 160 litres and 720 litres.

Edag Luv Concept

A second integration stage will tie the UMPCs into the vehicle architecture for luxury-class vehicles. The advantage: the driver can use operating elements. E.g: on the steering wheel to access directly the functions or data of the UMPC.The EDAG LUV developers are planning the UMPC as an after-market product for compact and midsize carsThe German tuner was also called upon to prep the EDAG LUV’s 6.1L engine, which develops 462hp (340kW) and drives all four wheels. Accelerating to 100km/h from rest takes a little over 6 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 250km/h. BRABUS also provides a set of unique 22in alloy wheels housing huge 380mm discs with 12-piston fixed aluminum callipers up front and 6-piston units biting 355mm discs at the back. The classy 10Jx22 monoblock S wheels fitted with 295/35 ZR 22 YOKOHAMA tires, the air suspension module as well as the high-performance brake system from its product line-up. The 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers and ventilated, perforated 380 x 36 millimeter front brake disks and the 6-piston fixed calipers and 355 x 28 mm rear brake disks reach a braking performance typically achieved only by genuine sports cars.

Kia Ray

The most efficient Kia vehicles with significant fuel consumption and emission reductions developed under the EcoDynamics sub-brand will be identified with the EcoDynamics badge. Recently, the EcoDynamics sub-brand took a major step forward with the introduction of the Kia Borrego Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) followed by the Forte LPI Hybrid.Kia Ray utilizes roof top “cool-glazing” solar glass and a has a range of up to 746 miles.The Kia Ray is the fifth vehicle from the Irvine Calif.-based Kia Design Center America (KDCA) to be revealed in the last year.The stylish, aerodynamic Ray combines design and engineering for maximum efficiency, incorporating clean, flush surfaces minimizing any unneeded edges, a flowing profile and pronounced rear shoulder ending in a slightly high deck lid for reduced drag, touch-screen controls, drive-by-wire steering, “cool-glazing” solar glass and a lithium-polymer battery – all possible indicators of future technology from Kia.

Nisan Mixim

The Nissan Mixim is Like a cars shown on our Top 5 Greenest sports cars list, “green cars” are no longer the ugly boxy vehicles of the past, but rather sleek, stylish, beautifully designed cars that will finally make it desirable to buy green.

Volkswagen Concept Car

The most beautifully designed car is a Volkswagen's Futuristic Concept.The Volkswagen cars we will be driving 20 years from now will be sustainable, tailored to fit personal needs and bring a whole new driving experience to the road. The vehicles shown range from the Room, a family vehicle, the Ego, a two seater, and the One, a single rider urban vehicle. All of them are fitted with technologies which are staples of science fiction, but are not quite possible yet  at least not in the mass produced scale which is required for them to be economically feasible. Think fully electric vehicles powered by the sun, vehicles that drive themselves, fitted with an all encompassing internet, cars that can tell the mood that you are in, and which are able to speak to other cars in the road.

Volkswagen Breath Concept Car

Volkswagen Breathe concept for 2038 comes in, and magically makes the roads a lot less crowded, just like it magically changes its shape. Volkswagen Breath Car can be used in either commuter or the cargo mode, and it changes its shape based on these requirements. Volkswagen imaginative and futuristic Breathe vehicles can be used for quick, light delivery service, public transportation and personal commuter. The vehicles are fully GPS driven and have two modes, human transporting and goods delivery.

Futuristic Renault Vitesse Car

The Renault Vitesse will be equipped with the latest technology. The Renault Vitesse will be fitted with unique bike mountings, cutting the need for roof racks or carriers. It will become a reality by 2028. Renault Vitesse would be finished with extremely lightweight hybrid plastic and powered by hydrogen fuel cells, a clean and eco-friendly fuel for modern vehicles.

Ford Super Chief 2012

The Super Chief features Ford's new underride protection system called Blockerbeam that prevents smaller cars from riding up under the big rig during a crash while better dissipating the resulting energy between the two vehicles. The bold exteerior wrapped in a stainless style type skin is accompanied by perhaps the interior ever that features a glass roof bisected by aleather-wrapped grid and automated ottomans for weary rear passengers.

Running on Hydrogen,  the supercharged V-10 engine provides upto 12 percent fuel economy improvement on an energy equivalent basis versus a non-supercharged gasoline V-10 and nearly miles per fill up.

1988 Audi quattro

The Audi Quattro was a famous and historically significant Audi road and Rally car. It was special in that it was the first AWD Grand Tourer since 1966's Jensen FF. Officially, the model name is simply "Quattro", always with a capital "Q" (although the graphics on the car, confusingly, refer to the AWD system and use a lowercase "q"). The word "quattro" with the lowercase "q" is used to refer to either the Audi AWD system, or any AWD version of an Audi automobile. To avoid confusion, it is also commonly referred to as the Ur-Quattro (the "Ur-" prefix is a German augmentative used, in this case, to mean "original" and is also applied to the first generation of Audi's S4 and S6 sport sedans, as in "UrS4" and "UrS6"). European Distribution Audi released the original Quattro in 1980, making it both the first car to feature Audi's quattro All Wheel Drive system (hence its name) and the first to mate quattro with a turbocharged engine. The powerplant was a 2.1 L, single overhead cam, 10 valve straight-5 originally making 160 hp (149 kW) and eventually receiving upgrades to 200 hp and then to a twin-cam setup producing 220 hp (164 kW). It is considered one of the most significant rally cars of all time, and was one of the first to take advantage of the then-recently changed rules which allowed the use of all-wheel-drive in competition racing. Many critics doubted the viability of all-wheel-drive racers, thinking them to be too heavy and complex, yet the Quattro was an instant success, winning its first rally on its first outing. It won competition after competition for the next two years. Total road car production is around 11,000 vehicles over the period 1980-1991. The body style received very little modification during its production run, the only significant changes were made for the 1985 model year, which included a new sloping front grill, headlights, trim and badging changes. All Quattros were hand built in Germany by a dedicated crew. North American Distribution Sales of the Quattro in North America began with the 1983 model year and continued through 1986. Total sales in the USA was 664 units. The Audi Sport Quattro The Audi Sport Quattro was a Quattro program car developed for Group B rallying homologation, and sold as a production car in limited numbers it featured a different body shell and a significantly shorter wheelbase.

1980 Audi quattro

The Audi Quattro was a famous and historically significant Audi road and Rally car. It was special in that it was the first AWD Grand Tourer since 1966's Jensen FF. Officially, the model name is simply "Quattro", always with a capital "Q" (although the graphics on the car, confusingly, refer to the AWD system and use a lowercase "q"). The word "quattro" with the lowercase "q" is used to refer to either the Audi AWD system, or any AWD version of an Audi automobile. To avoid confusion, it is also commonly referred to as the Ur-Quattro (the "Ur-" prefix is a German augmentative used, in this case, to mean "original" and is also applied to the first generation of Audi's S4 and S6 sport sedans, as in "UrS4" and "UrS6"). European Distribution Audi released the original Quattro in 1980, making it both the first car to feature Audi's quattro All Wheel Drive system (hence its name) and the first to mate quattro with a turbocharged engine. The powerplant was a 2.1 L, single overhead cam, 10 valve straight-5 originally making 160 hp (149 kW) and eventually receiving upgrades to 200 hp and then to a twin-cam setup producing 220 hp (164 kW). It is considered one of the most significant rally cars of all time, and was one of the first to take advantage of the then-recently changed rules which allowed the use of all-wheel-drive in competition racing. Many critics doubted the viability of all-wheel-drive racers, thinking them to be too heavy and complex, yet the Quattro was an instant success, winning its first rally on its first outing. It won competition after competition for the next two years. Total road car production is around 11,000 vehicles over the period 1980-1991. The body style received very little modification during its production run, the only significant changes were made for the 1985 model year, which included a new sloping front grill, headlights, trim and badging changes. All Quattros were hand built in Germany by a dedicated crew.

1935 Audi Type 225

A special exhibition in the Audi museum mobile with the oldest surviving Audi models on display. The Audi museum mobile will be displaying no fewer than thirteen of the oldest Audi cars still in existence anywhere in the world. In order to present not only these historic vehicles but also any number of anecdotes from the company's early days in a stimulating manner, including the years up to the major interruption in its activities caused by the Second World War, the exhibition's organisers have adopted an unusual approach. The stories have become a storyboard, and this in turn takes the form of a comic strip. Each page deals with anecdotes, special occurrences and legendary landmarks in the Audi company's history. The choice of name, the dismissal of August Horch, the first eight-cylinder model, the pioneering adoption by Audi of left-hand drive in Germany, the competition for the first Audi radiator badge, acquisition by DKW and the subsequent creation of Auto Union – the chronicle continues until the point when, on the outbreak of war, Germany's second-largest automobile manufacturer had to cease production of passenger cars for the general public. As Stefan Felber from the Audi museum mobile explains: 'Audi's history is far too exciting for a conventional form of presentation. We have aimed to make it easily comprehensible at first glance, and for children to understand it easily too.' Car enthusiasts will welcome the chance to see outstanding examples from Audi's early history, above all the timelessly elegant Audi Front Roadster, on display for the very first time. Only two specimens of this prototype were built in 1935, and both have disappeared. Audi Tradition therefore supplied an original chassis to the specialist Zinke company in Zwönitz, which built a replica body with only photographs as a guide. Now this roadster, a 'dream in white', is making its world premiere at the Audi museum mobile. Another exceptional highlight is the Audi Type A, which dates from 1911. Exhibited for the first time at the company's head offices in Ingolstadt, this is the 78th car built by Audi in Zwickau and the oldest to have survived. This unique Type A, with its 26-horsepower engine, was capable of reaching 75 km/h. For the exhibition 'From Horch to Audi – The history of perfection has a new name', it has been loaned by the National Technical Museum in Prague –the first time, incidentally, that it has been made available in this way. The second-oldest exhibit, an Audi Type E built in 1913, also has a dramatic tale to tell. Its 55-hp engine, with a displacement of 5.7 litres, is the largest built by Audi during its Zwickau period. This model remained in production until 1924. Two examples are to be seen in the exhibition, one from the first and one from the final production batch. Although they have similar open tourer bodies, the changes introduced over an 11-year period can be clearly seen. The hero on the competition scene, however, is definitely the 'Alpine Victor' – the Audi Type C, built from 1911 to 1925. With August Horch himself as one of the drivers, this car won the Austrian Alpine Rally, at that time the most challenging event of its kind, three times in succession, the last occasion being in 1914. The car on display dates from 1919 and is still in roadgoing condition. Audi recorded a number of technical milestones in 1923 with the Audi Type M, in its day one of Germany's most luxurious and expensive cars. The engine had a light-alloy block and an overhead camshaft driven by a vertical shaft and bevel gears. An intake air cleaner was fitted. This Audi model was the first to have four-wheel brakes. The list price of 22,300 Reichsmarks was not within everyone's reach: Three of the 228 cars sold have survived, and also an additional chassis. The car on display is a sectioned model intended to illustrate the outstanding technical features and workmanship of the car. The Audi Type M was followed by the first Audi eight-cylinder model, the Audi Type R 'Imperator', which broke through the symbolic hundred-horsepower barrier. The car on display was built in 1929, and is the only remaining example of this model anywhere in the world. In 1931 Audi began to build the Type P, the first small car in the brand's history. For many years it was believed that none had survived, until 2003, when one was found in a barn in Ludwigsburg. Its documents indicated that the last owner had been the mayor of a town in the Swabian region of Germany and that the car had been taken off the road in 1955, to spend almost half a century like Sleeping Beauty waiting to be reawakened. Following extensive restoration in Riga (Latvia), Audi Tradition is now able to display this unusual car again – the sole surviving Type P. This first major Audi centenary exhibition is rounded off by cars produced by the Auto Union after its establishment and up to 1940 – two different Audi Front 225 models dating from 1935 and the last Audi to appear before the outbreak of war, the 1939 Audi 920.

1929 Audi Imperator

The Imperator has been heard restored to its initial transaction by the establishment Fahrzeugrestaurierung Rosenow, that has now lead to one of the assured gems of the Audi museum mobile bunch in Ingolstadt to shine forth amongst renewed brilliance – the twelve-cylinder Horch 670. Audi Tradition is subsequent to yet again exultant amidst the administered of now bunch of restorers, went by Peter Spillner. As Thomas Frank writes it: “The Audi Imperator looks as if it's fantastic, minimal to the tiniest detail. Our estimates own been heard further as opposed to fulfilled.” Peter Spillner himself is as well content amidst the results: “This was the top issue our establishment has consistently had to face.” Wherever restoration of the car’s ingredients proved to be impossible, new sites had to be calculated and manufactured.” This historic car was found in the German state of affairs of Saxony at the end of the 1990s, and sold by Audi Tradition. Its history is extraordinary to recall: as was presistently the situation in the 1920s, the purchaser (who have got to undergo continued wealthy, ever since the car market values a larger number of as opposed to 16,000 Reichsmarks that much then, as a great deal as a compressed house) bought the Imperator as a chassis investing in engine. This ‘platform’ was delivered to a coachbuilder at which the consumer certain the bodywork of his selection or had it designed. In view of this, Peter Spillner had to conjure up somewhat special. He explains his approach: “We looked at the earliest photographs in the Audi archives and resolved to create an open touring car through a phaeton body.” The colour, too, was founded on detective work: one of the headlights significantly bore traces of the first paint, that is better illustrated somewhere between olive yellow and brown. Spillner, who is 35 decades of age, and his colleagues visited a good number of museums in such a quest for detail authenticity. He recalls: “We studied cars of a comparable age, while all the manufacturers at which instant had the same outside suppliers.” Audi introduced the Imperator at the end of the 1920s as the successor to the innovative Audi Type M six-cylinder model, but it was not destined to be a superior success. The eight-cylinder Imperator appeared correctly in the heart of a phase of boom need for the at that time Audi Werke, that culminated in a takeover by the founder of DKW, Jörgen Skafte Rasmussen, while the arrangement deteriorated much more and more as the universe industry difficulty broke out. Only 145 Audi Imperators got built. Ralf Hornung, who is responsible at Audi Tradition for the obtain and restoration of historic vehicles, explains: “The Imperator was an happy car, but it made it to the sale at the incorrect time.” According to the oldtimer specialist the select car, the endure remaining anywhere in the world, had a extended succession of possessors and more than likely merely survived for a exceptionally special reason. “We suspect such a it there was a rules for it to be depleted by a fire brigade. They are likely to treat this vehicles actually well. The luxury car was unquestionably in passable form when it was sold by Audi. Spillner: “The earliest engine was nonetheless a runner.” The car had a five-litre engine developing 100 horsepower, and multi !no! innovative parts as well. The engine bonnet was formed on aluminium, and carried a “1”, that was Audi’s emblem at which time, surrounded by a thermometer integrated to it. Tyre fluctuations got assembled easy by wheels providing a drastic locking nut, and the car had a special worm-drive rear axle. The Imperator’s chauffeur was when in on a shawm or chalumeau managed by the pressure of the consume gas; continuing to today, their has the commanding tone of a foghorn. It is unlikely the current the the previous surviving Audi Imperator was frequently pressed to utility by the fire brigade, ever since it has just insured a whole of 19,000 kilometres according to the odometer reading. The car has now been heard restored to its former splendour, but Audi Tradition performs not intend for the instant to score it in the Audi museum mobile in Ingolstadt. Thomas Frank, Head of Audi Tradition: “The Audi Imperator ought to initially be reserved for use on special firm occasions.”

2009 Aston Martin Lagonda Concept

Aston Martin Lagonda concept is celebrating 100 years of manufacturing cars under the brand name Lagonda, stunning modern evolution of this flag name. Lagonda marries modern functionalism with luxury, based on organic forms, rich materials and complex surfaces. The car is based on the best platform, which, taking into account a wide range of future powertrains, including flexfuel, low-emission diesel and hybrid systems. Aston Martin Lagonda concept is composed of four seats in the International Tourer, avant-garde luxury car, which draws inspiration from the outstanding brands the past, as well as the visual language of high-speed design, spacious individualistic environment of higher class cabins and custom feel of contemporary modern furniture. Within four generous seats are divided into two zones, front and rear. As a result, relaxed, rich environment that envelops you in a warm, tactile materials. Marek Reichman, Aston Martin design director, a description of Aston Martin Lagonda concept design language as a synthesis of liquid form mixed with hard, constructed lines. This organic, emotional approach eschews a vertical surface in a broad, flowing around the body and spacious passenger cabin. A clear distinction between cabin, shoulder and flank strongly resembles a powerful and flags lines Lagondas era of 1930's and, in particular the V12 engine option LG6. Viewed from the front of the concept, the deep, strong grating is also the presence and elevation of the cars from the interwar period. Brave character lines that run along the sculpted flanks to the rear to ensure the concept is firmly planted on the road. Large 22 "wheels and cut-out of the body offer exceptional ground clearance, but the concept V12 engine provides power through all four wheels. Modern automotive brand must have strong core values and a wide range of possibilities. Modern Lagonda will lead to long-distance car, a vehicle that combines luxury cosseting extreme functionality and technical innovation. Lagonda name is an integral part of the history of Aston Martin since 1947. Aston Martin Lagonda concept shows how the brand will once again stand together with Aston Martin, as the perfect complement to today's performance. Lagonda stands for functional elegance, performance, simplicity and convenience. "Lagonda will create a new type of relationship with clients, foster the spirit of travel, adventure and style in a single package with a huge," said Dr. Ulrich No. "The agenda for the Aston Martin requirements management. Lagonda required destination. Lagonda: the revival of brand luxury Aston Martin is proud to announce the return of Lagonda, one of the landmark names in the luxury car production. The aim is to Lagonda market with a unique product of luxury performance car that combines exceptional ability with unsurpassed elegance, inside and out. Lagonda return signal a significant expansion of Aston Martin production, taking the company into new and emerging markets worldwide. To demonstrate the vision Lagonda, Aston Martin Lagonda concept car was created, which epitomises the crossing vessels, design and technology with a high-performance Aston Martin examination. Aston Martin Lagonda concept of avant-garde luxury car with a powerful four-wheel drive, four-seat car that will satisfy the most demanding owner. The concept demonstrates the commitment to innovative technologies, new materials and elegant forms. "The Lagonda luxury car is the future," said Aston Martin chief executive, Dr Ulrich Without, "a combination of general convenience, new forms and new technologies and materials." Back Lagonda meets the long term. Aston Martin modern era began in 2001 with the launch V12 win awards and build its headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire in 2003. In subsequent years, Aston Martin has started four classes of leading new products, revitalize the GT category and the revision of automotive beauty. Aston Martin range of award-winning DBS, DB9, Vantage and forthcoming quickly, and one-77, represent some of the most beautiful high performance cars are built elegant, highly developed and very well engineered. Aston Martin will always be sports cars, as well as a modern, exclusive and beautiful, it calls for the government, the unique nature of that reward for enthusiasts, both on road and track. First of all, Aston Martin creates an emotional reaction. This machine with a soul. Under the leadership of Dr Ulrich No, Lagonda luxury performance will bring in new markets and territories worldwide. Reflecting its remarkable history, Lagonda will return to Russia, to enter new markets in the Middle East, South America, India and China, as well as in response to demand from a dynamic, innovation-oriented consumers in Europe, North America and the Far East. Not only Lagonda Aston Martin to join the existing core markets, and the unique nature of the new brand will help take the company more than 100 territories worldwide and the expansion of the brand to new customers. "The agenda of Aston Martin is a true, pure sports car," said Dr. Ulrich No, but the Lagonda is something else that the new brand will have access to new markets and have different values for the Aston Martin. " Heritage Lagonda is one of the greatest names in automotive history, brands associated with luxury, performance, grace and exclusivity. Since the first Lagonda production cars was built 100 years ago, born in the United States, Wilbur Gunn, name Lagonda has undergone several incarnations before he soon began to Excel in the creation of racing cars and sports sedans.





Gunn first car was built in his home workshop in Middlesex, England in 1909. In 1910, forced him to Gunn 16/18hp Lagonda Tourer to victory in the Russian judicial Reliability, spectacular developments in the conduct of the Imperial Automobile Club of Russia's public relations exercise in the country's emerging road system. Win brought a lot of orders, and Gunn has focused on the Russian market, the creation of the dealers in St. Petersburg and Moscow in 1910. In truth, Russia's roads, introduced students to the enormous traffic and route, which includes St. Petersburg, Riga, Kiev and Moscow, was a strict test for any car. Gunn is a testament to the success of Lagonda in and build a solid operational performance. It was not until the next year, which began marketing Lagonda cars in the country, starting a limited production of light vehicles, which was eventually stopped by the First World War. Throughout the 20's and 30's the company expanded its premises in Staines, England, taking into account the vehicles yield more substantial touring models. Lagonda came to epitomise Edwardian passion to create new records and exploring new territory, with robust and reliable vehicles that can be easily determined trans-continental links. In 1933, the manufacturer began M45 at Olympia Motor Show in London, sports nutrition from the Tourer Henry Meadows developed six-cylinder 4.5-liter engine. The prototype was driven aristocrat and enthusiast, Edward Russell, Lord de Clifford, from Dieppe in Brindisi to Greece, beating Express on the same route about 14 hours. As a result, it was the media sensation. M45 quickly became known as a vehicle for the discerning sportsman, fast and capable but also quite useful for long journeys. At one time it was the largest engine in its class, the distinction that attracted the owners of the land, as the speed record holder Sir Malcolm Campbell, who was his M45 painted in his signature blue.



The emerging sport of long-distance, endurance racing is also an integral part of Lagonda development. In June 1935, lightweight version of M45 won the Le Mans 24 hours a day, with John Hindmarsh and Luis Fontes at the wheel. This was a landmark achievement for the brand, as well as HighPoint British sports car racing in the interwar period after the heyday of Bentley in 1920-ies. In the same month, was acquired Lagonda Alan Fine, a charismatic British lawyer whose first task was to seek qualified engineer WO Bentley. The results were LG45 Frank Feeley style that represented the pinnacle of engineering skills of time. In 1936, W.O. Bentley developed the first Lagonda V12, the engine, which was perfectly at home in the majestic long-wheeled version of the new chassis. Lagondas in the 1930's demonstrated a general harmony between the engineering and appearance, including the stately LG6 model introduced in 1937. W.O. Bentley good innovation and refinement throughout the war, and the company has developed LG6 model V12, even more imposing and dignified 'cabin, which, unfortunately, ceased production before the war. At the same time, engineers have developed a new six-cylinder engine, the War, the advantages of which were soon on the Aston Martin. Aston Martin Lagonda in collaboration with started in 1947 when David Brown, marque a new owner bought the company for £ 52500. Cooperation has access to the Aston Martin WOBentley new 2.6L DOHC six cylinder engine, as well as the talents of long body stylist Frank Feeley. Feeley is responsible for the elegant drophead version of the new 2.6 liter, the first of the David Brown era Lagonda production from 1948 to 1953. At the end of 1952, the 2.6 liter was developed in 3.0 liters, which is used a revised version of WO Bentley engine. The two-door sedan was soon joined by the four-door coupe and the drophead. Next Lagonda was developed tourist rapid response in 1963, the sleek four-door sedan, which shares many components with the Aston Martin DB4. Fifty-five were built, of which 48 survived. In the late 1960's, Aston Martin head designer William cities, a new four-door sedan from the Aston Martin DBS. Only seven cases have been built in the mid 1970's. In 1976, Aston Martin Lagonda has announced a new era, a unique, innovative car developed by William Cities in the contemporary 'wedge' of fashion, he made his own. Permalink aesthetically and technologically different from the range of Aston Martin, Lagonda was a bold and experimental, high performance luxury saloon a truly discerning. Lagonda name was briefly revived for the Vignale concept, the introduction of a luxury sedan, which was established to develop Ghia in 1993. One example survives. The name is also used for a strictly limited production Virage Lagonda saloon and shooting brakes in 1994. Lagonda stories is a long and eventful, including the two most important figures in twentieth-century British engineers, WOBentley David and Brown, racing fame, and some of the most dramatic designs in automotive history. In the 21 th century, Lagonda will return, bringing a sense of adventure and the avant-garde in the market of luxury cars, in honor of the remarkable history, as well as make a bold statement for the future.

2007 Aston Martin Vanquish S Ultimate Edition

Aston Martin has announced two exciting developments for both new and existing customers of the company's flagship Vanquish S. Just 40 examples of a new Vanquish S Ultimate Edition will be handcrafted at the company's Newport Pagnell production facility in Buckinghamshire. The model represents a luxurious and unique limited edition befitting the Vanquish S's status as the ultimate Aston Martin and also celebrates the skilled craftsmanship of the team working at Newport Pagnell. The Ultimate Edition will be available by special request to customers wishing to celebrate the last of a significant car in Aston Martin's history. Initial feedback suggests the whole allocation of this special edition will be sold within weeks of launch. The Ultimate Edition centres on changes to the Vanquish S's renowned colour and trim. On the exterior, these changes include a unique 'Ultimate Black' - a striking new colour which will only be available with this car. Inside, the Vanquish S cabin is trimmed in a semi-aniline leather, with coarse stitching, leather headlining and black chrome finish interior fittings. Each car will also be fitted with personalised sill plaques denoting the limited edition number. The Vanquish S Ultimate Edition retains all performance capabilities of the standard Vanquish S - and accordingly its position as the fastest ever production Aston Martin, capable of a top speed in excess of 200mph (321km/h). No additional charge will be made for the Ultimate Edition, available only with the 2+2 seating arrangement, priced at £182,095. For existing Vanquish customers, Aston Martin's world renowned Works Service department are to offer a new transmission conversion for owners of the company's flagship model, adding to their reputation for an unparalleled level of personalisation. Serving as a further example of the depth of bespoke services available via Works Service, existing Vanquish owners will now be able to order a transmission conversion from the car's existing Auto Shift Manual (ASM) system, to a conventional stick-shift manual. Working in conjunction with the company's Special Vehicles Operations team from Gaydon, Works Service has developed the system over the last 12 months, before previewing the conversion to selected Vanquish customers. Since its launch in 2001, the Vanquish has been equipped with fingertip controlled, Formula 1-style paddles which enables almost imperceptible gear changes in under 250 milliseconds. Advanced electronics also permit the close ratio six speed manual transmission to be programmed to operate automatically. Drivers with a preference for a conventional stick-shift transmission will now have the option of this new Works Service-only modification which is available to order immediately, with prices commencing from £13,250 (+ VAT). Established as a modern classic, the Vanquish's muscular 2+2 epitomises Aston Martin's core values of power, beauty and soul. It is the ultimate sports car for the discerning owner. Since its launch, the Vanquish has proved to be a huge success for Aston Martin with over 2000 cars delivered to customers around the world. In 2002 the Vanquish graced the screens of millions, starring alongside 007 in the James Bond film 'Die Another Day.' Located at Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire, Aston Martin Works Service offers a factory-backed workshop with the experience necessary to care for any Aston Martin or Lagonda with unparalleled skill and attention to detail. With more than 40 years experience, the Works Service team offers accident repair, servicing, maintenance and even full restoration capabilities to Aston Martin and Lagonda owners. In 2006 more than 2000 customers called upon Works Service expertise, a number which is expected to be surpassed again in 2007.