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How to gain twenty positions in five corners.
Nascar is even more ridiculous in French
…and now, a message from Fiorano
1961 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
1961 Oldsmobile Starfire
Volkswagen’s new offering-2013 Phaeton Premium
ATS’s 2013 SPORT 1000
2013 Lexus CT 200h Advance price revealed
BMW’s 2013 116d ‘EfficientDynamics engine’ the best in its class
The first look of the 2013 Samsung SM5 Facelift has astonished viewers

How to gain twenty positions in five corners.

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:01 AM PST

Chrises Cars - How to gain twenty positions in five corners.

From the ridiculous to the sublime.

Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia saw the final race of the 2012 MotoGP season and conditions were as nasty as you could possibly concoct for motorcycle racing, damp tarmac.

Conditions in the race were so tricky some riders actually just quit and newly crowned MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo was one of the many caught out by the conditions, crashing from the lead as he was lapping riders. Dani Pedrosa won that race helped by a correct setup and tire choice, the misfortunes of others and some great riding.

None of this phased Marc Marquez. The 19 year old spaniard rode his Repsol Suter Honda from DFL, 33rd on the grid to victory in the Moto 2 race. He passed 20 riders in the first five corners on his way to winning the 2012 Moto2 title…and all without safety cars!

I’m not going to far out on a limb saying we will see this guy a MotoGP champion in the next few years if he gets the right ride.

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Nascar is even more ridiculous in French

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:01 AM PST

Chrises Cars - Nascar is even more ridiculous in French

Oolalalalalalala, quel spectacle de clown.

and no, they could not go the final two laps without crashing…

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…and now, a message from Fiorano

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:01 AM PST

Chrises Cars - …and now, a message from Fiorano

The Maranello symphony orchestra brings you the exhaust stylings of the Ferrari 458 Monte Carlo and the Ferrari F70. Monte Carlo is the rumored moniker for the “Scuderia” version of the 458 while the F70 will be the “Next Enzo” top of the line, no holds barred insane red object of desire.

Video: Autogespot

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1961 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:00 AM PST

Chrises Cars - 1961 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

Traditionally, a cutlass is a short, heavy sword favored by pirates and other unsavory types. Agile, nimble and brutal, and able to be used in any situation, this resumes quite well the use that Oldsmobile put the name through! The first popular production car to bear the name was the 1961 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass, and while it was a bottom of the range model, it soon gravitated upwards to legendary muscle car status, particularly in the late 60s and very early 1970s. The turning point for the first generation of Cutlass was the introduction of a pillar-less coupe in 1961, followed by a convertible in 1962. As with most American cars of the time, the Cutlass was available with a dizzying array of options, seemingly designed to keep even the most astute buyer confused.

1961 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

True to form, the Cutlass also featured an impressive array of available engines, ranging from a humble straight six, offering middling performance (at best) to a truly impressive 455 cubic inches (7.5-liters) V8, tuned by Hurst. The latest was only available towards the end of the run. With a mid-range 5.4-liter engine, the Cutlass could reach a top speed of 111 miles per hour, and perform a 0-60 acceleration in 9.4 seconds.

Even thought this generation of the Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass stopped production in 1972, the name continued on, and was used almost continuously for decades, on all types of cars. Versatile, just like its sharp and pointy namesake!

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1961 Oldsmobile Starfire

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:00 AM PST

Chrises Cars - 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire

With a name borrowed from a Lockheed jet fighter, the 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire had a lot to live up to, and in the first years of production, it certainly did. While it was also offered as a hardtop, the ultimate Starfire always was the convertible. It was very expensive, of course, representing Oldsmobile in the personal luxury car market, and came with a wealth of standard equipment, including power windows, a tachometer, a Hydramatic transmission with a floor-mounted shift, power seats, leather bucket seats and more. Power everything, as they say. The Oldsmobile Starfire was an early success, and continued to sell well for years.

1961 Oldsmobile Starfire (convertible)

On the engine front, the Oldsmobile Starfire had nothing to be ashamed about. It boasted Oldsmobile most powerful engine, the 6.5-liter (394 cubic inches) Skyrocket, boasting 345 horsepower and a stunning 440 pound-feet of torque. Thus equipped, it could reach a top speed of 105 miles per hour, and accelerate to 60 mph in 9.7 seconds, impressive numbers for the early 60s.

Of course, nothing ever lasts, and the Oldsmobile Starfire eventually lost its shine. It had to compete with the Riviera, who was a formidable contender, and was cheapened by the appearance of the more pedestrian Jetstar I, with whom it shared a body and a lot equipment. The Starfire lingered until 1966, sans the convertible which was cancelled in 1965.

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Volkswagen’s new offering-2013 Phaeton Premium

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:26 AM PST

Chrises Cars - Volkswagen's new offering-2013 Phaeton Premium

Volkswagen has come up with a new plan. They will now be offering an all-new premium package for the Phaeton. This vehicle blends in advanced technology with power and elegance. This top-end sedan has been created at Volkswagen's Glass Factory which is at Germany.

The car has been designed to provide top-of-the-line features at a reasonable and at reduced price. The Premium model of this car brags of exclusive leather fabric which provides ergonomic comfort seats. These seats have had their certification provided by the "Federal Association of German Back & Spinal Schools".

This premium vehicle comes along with an extra safety package that includes adjustable cruise control, Dynamic Light Assist, latest technology providing traffic signal recognition and Front Assist. There is also a camera fitted at the rear of the car. there is also an upgraded alarm and a monitoring system that measures tyre pressure.

Styling features are limited, but the vehicle also features alloy wheels which are of the size 18-in built in Dynamic style.

This premium packaging will be provided all across the line-up meant for Phaeton and the basic level variety of the car which is fitted with V6 TDI variant comes along with a price tag of 82,145 Euros.

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ATS’s 2013 SPORT 1000

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:26 AM PST

Chrises Cars - ATS's 2013 SPORT 1000

The car brand based in Italy, Reborn ATS, has provided its buyers with more number of details about its model which has been named the SPORT 1000.

The car takes cues from the 1960s inspired racing sports car. It has a chassis made of stainless steel which has been made in aluminium. The car weighs 55 kgs or 121 pounds only. The body which is GRP made can be completely removable and marks the scale at a 57 kg or 125 pounds. The whole vehicle weighs 400 kg or 882 pounds only, because of the lightweight construction.

ATS claims that this two-seater can also be powered by the motorcycle engine from Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda or some other four-cylinder capacitated inline. This has a chain driven transmission and also a Quaife ATB which is fitted with 'limited slip differential'.

This vehicle also features a twin wishbone suspension which has fully adaptable shock absorbers which come with rear and front anti-roll bars.

There are safety features which have been enabled into the car. It includes a steering column which is collapsible, a six-point seatbelt from Sparco, a crash box, 'explosafe' featuring aluminium tank and a 50 mm rollbar.

This car is available and costs 25,000 Euros upwards.

GALLERY

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2013 Lexus CT 200h Advance price revealed

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:26 AM PST

Chrises Cars - 2013 Lexus CT 200h Advance price revealed

Lexus has something new to offer. It will now be providing the latest version of their CT200h in the market of the United Kingdom. It also brings along with this car an additional set of equipment.

The car has a starting price of 24,495 pounds. The Advance level trim comes for 500 pounds, which makes it more expensive that the model SE. The car fits in cruise control, wipers fitted with rain sensors, door mirrors which can be folded or adjusted electrically, an all-new satellite-navigation system, auto-dimming rear-view mirror which is integrated with parking monitor, reversing camera and a new metallic finish body exterior.

The other features that this model 'CT 200h SE' incorporates are the rear fitted privacy glass, fog lights, push button start, Bluetooth connectivity enabled interior, a 6-speaker music system fitted with USB port, and a twin-zone climate control cabin.

Power is motivated to this car through 1.8 liter capacity 4-cylinder VVT-I petrol engine, and an electric motor which is magnet synchronous. It generates a total power of 134 horsepower or 100 kW to the vehicle. This hybrid model of the car gives back 4.1 litres per 100 km and also emits carbon dioxide of 94 grams per km.

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BMW’s 2013 116d ‘EfficientDynamics engine’ the best in its class

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:26 AM PST

Chrises Cars - BMW's 2013 116d 'EfficientDynamics engine' the best in its class

At the 2012 RAC Future Car Challenge, the BMW 116d EfficientDynamics gave back 2.7 litres per 100 km.

This engine has won the 'Best Internal Combustion Engine' in its class after finishing a route of 64 miles which started at Brighton and got over at London. The route was challenging, with miles covering only uphill sections and traffic but, despite all of that, this five-door hatchback has recorded a 39% of mpg perfection in comparison to the standard 74.3 mpg UK or 3.8 litre per 100 km total of economy figures.

This vehicle is provided motivation by a 1.6 litre engine, which is fitted with a diesel engine which is turbocharged inline-four. It provides a power of 116 hp and can reach a peak torque of 260 Newton metres. This power is sent to the wheels fitted at the back via a six-speed manual gearbox. This enables the car to reach a top speed of 62 mph or 100 km/h in only 10.5 seconds. The car has a maximum speed of 121 mph or 195 km/h.

These fuel-efficient technologies include low rolling resistance tyres and aerodynamic upgrades which also helped in lowering the CO2 emissions to 99g per 100 km only.

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The first look of the 2013 Samsung SM5 Facelift has astonished viewers

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:26 AM PST

Chrises Cars - The first look of the 2013 Samsung SM5 Facelift has astonished viewers

Samsung motors have been selling large units of cars since the day it launched its first SM5 series in 1998. Although it was based in South Korea it has seen great achievements in its blooming years. However, due to competitions by Hyundai and Kia, this company has seen a slight decline in the market for some time. However, it is believed to revive itself with the new model, SM5 that has been revealed recently.

Samsung has gone forward in restyling the older model and has given it a brand new look. It has done away with the bland look of the former model and gone for a new and completely attractive look for this new car.

To begin with, a new bumper has been introduced in the front. It is far more immersive than the older one. Next, is the introduction of the new LED at the tail. It also has LED lights, which run comfortably during the day as well. Along with this, the new model has also seen a change in look and the color of its body. Changes have been made to the fog lights, grille, as well as window frames.

With these striking changes the car has caused a stir in market. The cabin however, sees less number of changes than the outer body. Samsung has given best efforts to improve the quality of the car. It has incorporated a great and upgraded multimedia system in the model. It also has a 360 vision system as well as a pressure system of the tire.

The engine too sees very small changes in the lineup. Revisions have been made in the consumption of fuel level and carbon dioxide emission levels.

This high version of SM5 series is bound to bring about a new change of events for Samsung Motors.

GALLERY