WORLDS COSTLY & LUXURIOUS CARS

Maybach Exelero

Cost: 476,639,949.94 INR

Maybach Exelero holds the number one position as the most expensive car in the World.

This two-seater speed maniac weights around 2600kg and during the tests, it reached a top-speed of 218.38 miles per hour.

It can reach up to 60 miles per hour in just 4.4 seconds. It will come with a V12 twin turbo engine. This engine was prepared for 5.9 liters and tuned for 700 bhp. It will produce a torque 738 lb ft.

 The Bugatti Veyron Super Sports

Cost: 142,991,984.16 INR

. This supercar was the result of the design from Volkswagen Motors. It was produced by the Bugati Automobiles SAS.

Veyron is also the fastest street legal car with a top speed of 431km/hr.  It can reach 0-60 km in just 2.5 seconds. This supercar got its name from Pierre Veyron, the winner of the Le Mans in 1993. Pierre Veyron represented the Bugati firm.

Unlike the other super cars, Bugati Veyron doesn’t require any special license.

 Ferrari 599XX

Cost:

118,402,147.53 INR

 (Approximate)

The business tycoon of India, Anil Ambani said that when Ferrari moves in the road, people can see it but when it is at top speed, people can only hear it.

Ferrari bags the third rank in the list of the expensive cars in the world. This speed monster is powered by a 700-hp model of the factory V12 engine. It don’t have any turbos or superchargers.

The exact price of this model is not yet revealed. However rumors says that it will cost around

118,402,147.53 INR

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 Aston Martin One-77

Cost: 109,498,186.46 INR

The powerful performance and the stunning looks of the Aston Martin One-77 makes it superior among the previous super cars from Aston Martin.

This will be another limited edition from Aston Martin. It can reach 0-60 miles per hour in mere 3.4 seconds. It will be having a 750 hp engine.

The Aston Martin One-77 surpasses the Bugati Veyron in terms of luxury. With a cost of 109,498,186.46 INR, this super car holds the fourth place in the list of the expensive cars.

  Zenvo ST1

Cost: 106,513,586.14 INR

This model made it way to the list of the super cars from Denmark.

The Zenvo ST1 comes with a supercharged and turbocharged 7.0 liter V8 engine that can result in a 1,250 hp engine.

9. McLaren P1

65,121,848.04 INR

 

One of two McLarens mentioned in this list, the P1 is as rare as it is impressive. An electric motor attached to the back of a mid-mounted 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 work together to create 903 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque combined. Top speed is limited to 217 mph, with the P1 making the stride from 0-60 in under three seconds.

9. Hennessey Venom GT
65,121,848.04 INR

 

The Venom GT is filled with enough horsepower mind-blowing 1,500 horsepower mined from a poisonous 7.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. A zero to 60 time is pegged at two seconds while Hennessey claims a top speed of 287 mph.
7. Maybach Landaulet 770,617,934.06 INR

Easily the slowest on our list of sleek and expensive supercars, what the Maybach Landaulet lacks in acceleration it more than makes up for in appointments.

The limousine-like, four-door sedan features a convertible roof that opens in rear, which means owners of this mega-Mercedes should be chauffeured around instead of setting up behind the wheel.

7. Ferrari La Ferrari
76,971,188.19 INR

789 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Power output is increased further via an electric motor, boosting the LaFerrari’s horsepower to 950 and 664 lb-ft of torque by way of its Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), which is powered by an electric motor.

7. Pagani Huayra
76,971,188.19 INR

It comes with a top speed of 230 mph, the latest from Pagani can travel almost as fast as the wind,

Under the svelte hood sits an AMG-sourced, 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 that has  730 hp and 740 lb-ft of torque. The Huayra can sprint to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds Mark us down for two.

6. Koenigsegg Agera R
94,746,454.11 INR

of Swedish automotive engineering; the Koenigsegg Agera Rs’s calling card has hair-raising performance and neck-snapping speed written all over it. Not exactly your typical Swedish bank vault on wheels.

For $1.6M the Agera R sports a 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that creates a king’s ransom in torque, 885 lb-ft to be precise, and an overwhelming amount of horsepower: 1,115!

Racing from 0-60 takes less than three seconds (2.9) with a maximum top speed of 260 mph. interestingly, the Agera R can actually hit 270 mph but in order to do so owners need to sign a waiver for the speedy Swedes to unlock the speed limiter.

5. Lamborghini Reventon
95,348,373.56 INR

 Lamborghini Reventon hails from Sant’Agata Bolognese and takes its name from a prized Spanish fighting bull that fought during the 1940s.
Only 20 copies have been produced and feature a 6.5-liter V12 engine that produces 650 hp and 478 lb-ft of torque. Top speed is pegged at 211 mpg while the sprint to 60 takes 3.4 seconds.

 Reventon is the second most expensive Lamborghini behind the ultra-rare Veneno, not including the track-only Sesto Elemento and the concept Aventador

4. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster 106,705,644.80 INR

Unfortunately, the Aston Martin One-77 has to share fourth place with another car. Fortunately, that car is the Zonda Cinque Roadster, made by Italian boutique automaker Pagani.

 Zonda Cinque wears a full carbon-fiber suit with a specially developed carbon-titanium chassis underneath. Weighing in at 2,667 lbs, the Zonda Cinque is actually one pound lighter than a Mini Cooper S (2,668 lbs). However, it’s powered by 678 hp and 575 lb-ft of torque AMG-sourced V12 with a top speed of 217 mph and a 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds, making it slightly faster than a Mini Cooper.

Oh, and Pagani only built five of them,

2. W Motors Lykan Hypersport 201,595,190.64 INR

Think for a second on countries that produce supercars and chances are Lebanon isn’t on your list. But that could very well change with W Motor’s Lykan Hypersport.

feature a turbocharged six-cylinder engine, a top speed of 245 mph, and a 0-60 time of 2.7 seconds.

Lykan will feature diamond-coated LED lights, gold-stitched leather seats, and a holographic interface, making it the first car ever to sport such a display.

1. Lamborghini Veneno 237,126,110.67 INR

Lamborghini Veneno (Spanish for “poison”). The raging bull’s latest creation debuted at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and sports a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated (no turbo charging) V12 that produces 750 horsepower. Top speed is said to be 221 mph with reported 0-60 time of 2.8 seconds.

 Lamborghini only made three for sale and they’re all already spoken for. Maybe one will turn up on eBay. In 2050.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento 130,388,058.60 INR

Italian for “sixth element” the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento isn’t even out yet and of the 20 being made, all are already spoken for. Sorry.

The other bad news: it’s not street legal in the U.S

Ferrari Enzo 39,665,762.65 INR

Named after the company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari, the Ferrari Enzo supercar is a 12-cylinder, mid-engine Italian nightmare on wheels. Only 400 copies were made between 2002 and 2004, making it an extremely rare, but oh-so-amazing, acquisition.

Top speed is limited to 217 mph while a 0-60 dash takes 3.5 seconds.

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Audi rolls out 5 millionth A4

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Audi and the A4 model are celebrating a huge milestone today. Earlier today, Audi announced that it produced the 5 millionth A4 at its plant in Ingolstadt today. The model was an Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro in Misano Red.
“This is another major milestone in Audi’s history,” said Frank Dreves, Member of the Board of Management for Production at Audi. “All versions of the A4 are efficient, elegant and enjoy outstanding success in their class. Our highly motivated team and our effective Audi production system will keep this model on course for continued success in the future.”
Today the A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, A4 allroad quattro, S4 Sedan and S4 Avant are manufactured in Ingolstadt; the A4 Sedan also rolls down the assembly line in Neckarsulm.
Production of the Audi A4 model started in 1994.

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Mahindra XUV500 gets whopping 6000 Bookings in just 2 days

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(Note – The Mahindra XUV500 bookings did not reach a whopping 6000 in 2 days, Infact as per the official press release bookings have crossed 5,000+ in a mere 6 days and across only 5 cities. We apologize for the mistake and the error is regretted)
Mahindra and Mahindra recently launched the much awaited XUV500 alias W201 SUV on September and in just two days the bookings reach a whopping 6000, according to the reports. The competitive Mahindra XUV 500 price of Rs 10.8 lakhs for the base variant has worked wonders in Mahindra’s favour. The Mahindra XUV 500 was launched in both the two-wheel drive and the four-wheel drive variants – W6 4×2 , W8 4×2 and W8 4×4.
Undoubtedly Mahindra XUV 500 apparently scores high on many points like, it offers a spacious interiors accommodating seven passengers similar to any other premier SUV. The Mahindra SUV comes loaded with many features like cruise control, touch screen enabled music system with steering mounted audio controls, power-folding rear view mirrors, glove box and puddle lamps.
The XUV500 is a well proportioned vehicle which looks athletic and sharp from plenty of angles and in plenty of places. Mahindra & Mahindra insists that the new SUV’s design has taken inspiration from cheetah, known to be the fastest animal on land. The jaw-like front grille, the paw-styled handles, the pouncing cheetah body line and the haunches inspired by those of a cheetah are some of the most prominent cues taken from the body of the magnificent beast.

The Mahindra XUV 500 with its dynamic looks is capable of warding off the competition from other competitors like Tata Aria and Tata Safari.  The SUV is well equipped in regards to the safety features as well with, six airbags for avoiding injuries for passengers as well as the driver, ABS, traction control, EBD, ESP along with hill descent control.
The 6000 bookings for the SUV do not come as a surprise with the competitive pricing. However, the Indian auto major has to take serious steps to bring down the waiting period for the SUV. With the kind of response, the wait period for the SUV is expected to reach 3 months. The production capacity of Mahindra’s Chakan plant stands to be 2000 units, which the company intends to increase based on the demand. One can only hope the best for Mahindra, which has launched its best product from its stable till-date. Imagine all the 6000 bookings converting into sales; then there are no bounds for the impending success.

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Volkswagen India launches all new Jetta at Rs. 14.12 lakhs

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Volkswagen has just unveiled the all new Jetta in India.  The car is nothing like the old generation Jetta (this car being built on an all new platform) and incorporates VW’s new design philosophy. The car sports new day time running lights and dual exhausts. Being 90mm longer, the car offers lots more space to occupants. Inside, the car gets leatherette upholstery, rear AC vents and a touch screen entertainment system. It also gets parking assistance and cruise control. The Jetta comes loaded with safety features like ESP and 8 airbags.
New Volkswagen Jetta will be powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder CRDi engine making 140PS and 320Nm of torque the same as the Passat. The power is delivered through a 6-speed manual gearbox or for the more performance oriented, a DSG box. The prices start at Rs 14.12 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi with the top end variant priced at Rs. 17.86 Lakhs.
The simple, clean lines of the Jetta look stylish and the large tail-lamps infuse a certain degree of flair to the design. A prominent highlight is the L-shaped stoplight. The front bears a resemblance to other Volkswagen models, while the rear gives the impression of the Audi A4 saloon.
The new Jetta offers better space than its predecessor, as it is longer and wider than before. It competes with the likes of the Corolla Altis, Skoda Laura and Chevrolet Cruze.
“The Jetta has been a worldwide bestseller for Volkswagen, and with the sixth generation we are confident to continue this success story in an important market like India. With the introduction of the all-new Jetta our entire carline from the Polo to the Passat now offers the latest and the best to our customers, reiterating our commitment here in India. And the good news is that this new carline will be available for customers at an even better price than the outgoing Jetta.”  Said Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd.


Technical specifications of New Volkswagen Jetta –

• 4 Cylinder Inline turbocharged engine
• CRDI Diesel Engine
• Displacement 1968 cc
• ARAI certified mileage of 19.33 Kmpl (manual transmission) & 16.96 Kmpl with (automatic transmission)
• Max power 140 PS @ 4200 RPM
• Max torque of 320 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM
• Top speed 210 KMPH
• 6 Speed Manual transmission / 6 Speed Automatic DSG Transmission
• Electric power steering
• Minimum turning radius of 5.5 m
• Wheel size 16 inch Radius
• Tyre Size 205/55 R16
• All four wheel disk brakes
• Length – 4655 mm
• Width – 1778 mm
• Height – 1453 mm
• Wheelbase – 2633 mm
• Ground Clearance – 139 mm
• Kerb Weight 1445 to 1460 Kg
• Fuel tank capacity – 55 Litres

New Volkswagen Jetta features -

• “Navarra” alloy wheels 205/55 R 16 tyres
• Day time running lights,
• Rear Fog lights
• Side turn signal lights integrated in exterior mirrors
• Dual exhaust pipes
• Leatherette seat upholstery
• Leather package for steering wheel, gear shift knob, hand brake grip
• Front center armrest with storage box
• Storage compartments on headliner
• Rear AC vents for comfort,
• Driver’s seat height adjustments for better drivability,
• Lockable and illuminated glove compartment
• Multi-function display
• 12 way electrically adjustable driver seat
• RCD 510 touch screen music system with CD player
• Aux-in & 8 speakers
• Cruise control
• Park distance with acoustic warning and display of front infotainment
• Climatic air conditioner
• Front seat with height adjustment for better visibility

6 Shades available in New Volkswagen Jetta –

• Candy White
• Reflex Silver
• Toffee Braun
• Deep Black Pearl
• Platinum Grey
• Silver Leaf

Prices of New Volkswagen Jetta (Ex-showroom price, New Delhi) –

Variant	Price
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L CR TDI (MT*) Trendline	Rs. 14.12 lakhs
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L CR TDI (MT*) Comfortline	Rs. 15.39 lakhs
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L CR TDI (MT*) Highline	Rs. 17.06lakhs
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L CR TDI DSG (AT*) Highline	Rs. 17.86 lakhs

(Note – MT*- Manual Transmission and AT* – Auto Transmission)

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ഇന്ത്യന്‍ നിരത്തിലേക്ക് റെനോയുടെ ചെറുകാര്‍ മോഡസ്‌

മുംബൈ: ഇന്ത്യന്‍ വാഹന വിപണിയിലേക്ക് ഒരു ചെറുകാര്‍കൂടി എത്തുന്നു. ഫ്രഞ്ച് കാര്‍ നിര്‍മ്മാതാവായ റെനോയുടെ മോഡസ് വൈകാതെ ഇന്ത്യയിലെത്തും. മഹീന്ദ്രയുമായി വേര്‍പിരിഞ്ഞ റെനോ സ്‌പോര്‍ട് യൂട്ടിലിറ്റി വാഹനം കോലിയോസ്, ഫ്ലാവന്‍സ് സെഡാന്‍ എന്നിവയ്ക്കുശേഷമാണ് മോഡസ് ചെറുകാര്‍ അവതരിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്. ചെറുകാറുകള്‍ക്ക് പ്രാധാന്യമുള്ള ഇന്ത്യന്‍ വിപണിയിലേക്ക് ശ്രദ്ധയോടെയാണ് മോഡസിനെ റെനോ എത്തിക്കുന്നത്. വിപണിയിലെ സാന്നിധ്യം ശക്തമാക്കാന്‍ ചെറുകാര്‍ സഹായിക്കുമെന്ന പ്രതീക്ഷയിലാണ് അവര്‍.

ചെന്നൈയിലെ റെനോ നിസാന്‍ പ്ലാന്റിന് സമീപം മോഡസിന്റെ പരീക്ഷണ ഓട്ടം തുടങ്ങിക്കഴിഞ്ഞു. ഫ്ലാവന്‍സിലുള്ള 1.2 ലിറ്റര്‍ പെട്രോള്‍ എന്‍ജിനും 1.5 ലിറ്റര്‍ ഡീസല്‍ എന്‍ജിനും തന്നെയാവും മോഡസിനും കരുത്ത് പകരുക. ലോകവിപണിയില്‍ മോഡസ്, ഗ്രാന്‍ഡ് മോഡസ് എന്നീ രണ്ടു വകഭേദങ്ങളാണ് കാറിനുള്ളത്. ഗ്രാന്‍ഡ് മോഡസ് തത്ക്കാലം ഇന്ത്യയിലേക്കില്ല. സുരക്ഷയുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട ഫൈവ് സ്റ്റാര്‍ റേറ്റിങ്ങ് നേടുന്ന ആദ്യ ചെറുകാറെന്ന സവിശേഷതയും മോഡസിനുണ്ട്. രണ്ടര വര്‍ഷത്തിനകം അഞ്ച് വാഹനങ്ങള്‍ ഇന്ത്യയില്‍ അവതരിപ്പിക്കുമെന്ന് റെനോ നേരത്തെ തന്നെ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചിരുന്നു. ഈ നിരയിലെ മൂന്നാമത്തെ വാഹനമാണ് മോഡസ്.

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BMW New X3 Car

Quick Take BMW X3, the Compact Crossover SUV has been launched in India with a new look. The X3 launched in India is the second Generation X3, signifying a milestone in the growth strategy of BMW in India. The first generation BMW 3, unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003, was a big success story in terms of sales, though it attracted mixed reviews from the press. The car was initially condemned for its harsh ride quality, an austere interior, excessive use of plastic components and the quality of the summer tyres used. There were other reviews which appreciated the capability, safe bottom which assisted in rough terrain rides and the hill-descent control quality. BMW however worked on the shortcomings in 2005 and affected various upgrades working on the body bumpers, engine, interiors and suspension. The changes were well accepted and X3 bagged the Canadian Car of the Year and Best Sports Utility Vehicle awards in 2005. The X3 will be available in eight colour options including Alpine white (non-metallic) and metallic colour options including Titanium Silver, Black Sapphire, Mineral Silver, Space Grey, Deep Sea Blue, Vermillion Red and Sparkling Bronze. Powertrain & Performance The BMW X3 in India comes with a roomy interior and remarkable on and off road capabilities, in two diesel variants. The xDrive 30d come with a 6-Cylinder engine which produces 285 bhp while the xDrive 20d comes with a 4-cylinder engine producing 184 bhp and 380 Nm torque. The car boasts of technologically advanced features, supportive seats and an option for a sunroof, providing comfort with convenience apart from delivering smooth ride and good acceleration. The 8-speed automatic transmission keeps the engine speeds lower and the auto start-stop functions prevent wastage of fuel and aids efficient and dynamic driving. The responsive transmission also assists in smooth gear shifts. The car can accelerate from 0-100 km in 8.5 seconds achieving top speed of 210 km/h. The feature of brake energy regeneration helps capture the energy wasted during frequent braking to charge the battery. Build & Styling The new BMW X3 has been completely redesigned to be a little bigger than the one in the previous generation. The company has also introduced many notable mechanical improvements. The suspension is better balanced and the handling capacity has been enhanced offering a better ride quality. The quality of automatic start/stop helps to conserve energy while the aerodynamic features have given the X3 one of the best drag coefficients in its class, consuming lower fuel and giving better acoustics and greater safety. Electro mechanical power steering feature of the X3 gets activated only when one turns the wheel, drawing electrical power (from previously captured kinetic energy of the vehicle) from the battery. The exterior and interiors have been designed incorporating the latest electronic technologies including a GPRS enabled cruise control feature. Other luxuries in the car include heated rear seats and steering wheel, Bluetooth streaming audio, multiview parking cameras and an advanced music system which includes 10 speakers, a CD Changer which is MP3 compatible, a remote boot opener, AC with dual zone climate control and electric sun room amongst others. The interior of the car is highlighted by an attractive dark ash wood trim coupled with high-quality textured surface. Though lesser spacious compared to the X5, the X3 would easily accommodate four adults. The rear seats can be folded to accommodate more cargo. A net extends from the back seat to the ceiling, accommodating sleeping bags. The new X3 has a smaller frontal area, which is expected to contribute towards its better fuel efficiency. Safety features in the car includes 6 air bags and ABS with EBD. The responsive engines in the xDrive system provide precise steering, enabling one to drive well in any weather condition and an ability to instantly detect slippage. The car allows the driver to redirect power to the wheels with the most traction, making the BMW X3 a great car to own and ride in safety and comfort!
* Fuel Economy	17.0 / 24 km/l (city/highway), 2.5L I-6 Diesel
Available Engines	xDrive 20d I-4, 184 bhp Diesel xDrive 30d I-6, 258 bhp Diesel
Available Transmissions	8-speed Automatic Transmission (Steptronic)

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Mahindra XUV500

It is without doubt Mahindra’s best, most impressive home-grown product yet. And going by the reactions we have gotten so far, it is probably the most awaited as well. We have had Innova and Safari owners and even people in Superbs hailing us down and getting a complete low-down on the new SUV. And rightly so, because for less than Rs 12 lakh, the stuff the XUV 500 (read as the five O O), packs in, it makes it a huge value for money (VFM) proposition. But is there more to it than just VFM, we drove it to find out.

Highlights –
- The XUV is a 7 seater SUV.
- Unlike other Mahindra utility vehicles which are built on older body over ladder frame chassis, this one uses a more modern monocoque giving it better handling and high speed stability.
- It is available with only with one engine option.
- The engine is the same 2.2-litre mHawk diesel already seen on the Scorpio, but on the XUV it makes more power and torque.
- The XUV is available in three versions – the front wheel drive version comes in W6 and W8 versions, while the all-wheel-drive is only available in the top of the line W8 version.
- The W8 comes with 6 airbags, ABS and ESP in terms of safety and has lot of comfort and convenience equipment as well like digital climate control, rear parking sensors, AC vents for all three rows, cooled box, steering mounted controls and a Satnav system as well.

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