Showing posts with label Cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cars. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Nemours Garage

Of course, a showplace estate such as Nemours must have an outstanding garage. What self respecting industrialist wouldn't have the latest gadgets of the day? The garage matches the grandness of the house but with simpler materials; Stucco, painted wooden treillage and a clay tile roof hold delightful copper dormers.

The second floor held a large apartment and offices for the chauffeur and his family while the first floor contained the estate's collection of vehicles as well as repair and machine shops.Five car bays (plus entrance ends) now hold 5 automobiles, a pony carriage and motorboat once owned by Dupont and his wife.The interior is simple and of its' time: textured plaster walls, simple woodwork and tile floors.The entry hall holds the original telephoneAs well as the machine shop to which Alfred Dupont escaped to tinker.Dupont's taxidermy collection from his hunts once graced the main hall of the mansion, but Jessie Ball, upon moving in after their marriage had them moved out to the garage. An early 20th century example of the man cave?
The center doors have a graceful arch while the 4 flanking garage doors, while massive in size, are less monumental.





Admittedly I don't know much about cars but I certainly appreciate their style.Dupont would only buy American made cars and drove this Pontiac for many years until his death.At this time, Jessie went out and purchased a British made Rolls Royce (Silver Cloud no less!)All of the cars are in mint, working order and still are driven around the estate.Why don't more cars today have hood ornaments?Two of the cars were so beloved by the Duponts that they had their bodies transplanted onto new cadillac engine beds. I had never heard of that before!The sides of this green car had an interesting woven texture.The oldest car featured a true 'lantern' as headlight.And they're called 'trunks' for a reason!Also in the collection is a wooden motor launch which would ferry the Dupont's guests across the Little Choptank River to their nearby country estate. Now this is a collection I can appreciate!

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

India's Most Fuel Efficient Car - Tata Indica eV2 Price in India - Tata Indica eV2 Launched in India


Tata Motors is India's one of the leading automobile company, which blesses the Indian roads with numerous of cars. The company seems to be geared up this year, Tata Motors has launched the new version of its hatchback, Tata Indica eV2. The company is targeting to make the Tata eV2 Indica is the most fuel efficient car. The sudden launch of the Tata Indica eV2 was astonishing for the Indian auto market, the car has been certified by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) for the CR4 diesel engine.

The stunning model Tata Indica eV2 offers amazing mileage of 25 kmpl and the highest in the auto market. It has been speculated that the car have the capacity of churning out 76PS of power at 4000Rpm and 140Nm of torque at 1800-3000Rpm. As Tata Indica is the fuel efficient car and it offers a decent mileage of 25 Kmpl at the point, which is the highest in India. Indian auto market has fixed the price of Tata Indica eV2 starting from Rs. 3.99 lakh for the basic variant that is without AC. The all new and refreshed version of Tata Indica ev2 has been announced by an official from Tata Motors, Ramakrishnan. He said that the company brought the new and refreshed version of Tata Indica BS IV variant (diesel) with CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) next month.

Tata Motors have introduced the all new BS4 compliment affixed with CR4 diesel engine in its popular hatchback Tata Indica. The luxury car Tata Indica eV2 is equipped with features like clutch lock, tachometer, Auto Drive Assist (prevents stalling on steep inclines), re-cranking prevention. New version of Tata India is lighter in weight as compared to the original one. The new engine of the Tata Indica eV2 seems promising and is likely to enhance the power by 32 percent. The list also includes new 14 inch alloy wheels, 60:40 split rear seats, Bluetooth compatible audio system, USB and Aux ports. Well, the new refresh version looks almost similar to the original one but the difference are subtle graphics and the plastic wheel arches.

Tata Indica eV2 in the price range of Rs 3.95 lakhs and Rs 4.77 lakhs (ex showroom Delhi) for CR4 diesel engine and Rs 2.95 lakh and Rs 3.58 lakhs ex showroom Delhi for MPFI Petrol engine.
The car comes with a warranty of 24 months or 75,000 km.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Chevrolet Captiva Price In India, Chevrolet Captiva Specifications & Review


Chervolet is going to launch the new model of Captiva.Chevrolet. Captiva comes in sporty design with various luxury features. Automatic level ride control, extravagant interior space, unmatched safety features etc are some captivating Chevrolet Captiva specifications. Rigid monocoque shell, ABS with EBD, Dual front airbags, Ventilated disc brakes, Electronic power adjustable seats are the safety features of this car. Prominent bowtie on front grille, projection headlamps, 17 Alloy, Indicator light, integrated air dam etc comprise of the stylish exteriors of this car. Captiva Car India showrooms are available in a wide range.
 
Chevrolet Captiva Specifications:

Dimensions and Weights

Overall Length (mm) 4660
Overall Width (mm) 1870
Overall Height (mm) 1755
Wheel Base (mm) 2705
Ground Clearance (mm) 197
Front Track (mm) 1562
Rear Track (mm) 1572
Kerb Weight (kg) 1820
No of Doors 5

Fuel Economy

Mileage Highway (km/liter) 13
Mileage City (km/liter) 9.5
Mileage Overall (km/liter) 10.2

Capacities

Seating Capacity (person) 7
Fuel Tank Capacity (liter) 65

Performance

Maximum Speed Km/Hour
0-100kmph 12.1seconds
1/4 Mile seconds

Engine

Engine Type/Model VCDi Diesel
Displacement cc 1991
Power (PS@rpm) 150PS @4000rpm
Torque (Nm@rpm) 320Nm @2000rpm
Valve Mechanism SOHC
Compression Ratio 17.5:1
No of Cylinders (cylinder) 4
Cylinder Configuration Inline
Valves per Cylender (value) 4
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel System CRDI

Transmission


Transmission Type Manual
Gears/Speeds 5Gears
Clutch Type
Final Reduction Gear Ratio

Suspensions
Front Suspension McPherson strut with Twin tube gas pressure strut
Rear Suspension Multi link ,level ride with Twin tube gas pressure strut

Steering


Steering Type Rack & Pinion, Power-assisted
Power Assisted Standard
Minimum Turning Radius (meter) 5.8

Brakes


Front Brakes Ventilated disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated disc

Wheels and Tyres

Wheel Type Alloy
Wheel Size 7J X 17″
Tyres 235/60 R17 (tubeless)
Chevrolet Captiva Price In India:Rs. 18,15,930/-

Mahindra Renault Duster Price In India, Renault Duster Specifications & Review


Mahindra Renault is going to launch the new SUV name Mahindra Renault Duster. Mahindra Renault Duster comes with maximum engine power of 105 bhp @ 5750 rpm and maximum torque of 148 Nm at the rate 3750 rpm and it is fitted with Renault Duster Petrol engine and has 1600 CC, 12 valves. The car is equipped with DOHC 16 valves (4 valves per cylinder) 1.6 L diesel engine with 1600 cc of displacement which will produce more and more power and torque.Renault Duster has features like ESP, ABS, EBD, Traction control, Parking sensors, well furnished with Folding Rear Seats, Rear AC Vent, Tinted glass, Door mirrors, Leather seats, Music system, Driver seat adjustment, Steering adjustment, Rear armset, Rear defogger, Rear Wiper, Remote Fuel Filler, Remote boot, Central locking, Power windows, AC.
 

Mahindra Renault Duster Specification:

    Engine Location Front
    Drive Type Front Wheel (standard), 4WD
    Weight2557 lbs | 1159.836 kg
    Engine Configuration: I
    Cylinders: 4
    Aspiration/Induction: Normal
    Displacement: 1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.
    Valves: 16 valves.
    4 valves per cylinder
    Valvetrain: DOHC
    Horsepower: 85 BHP (62.56 KW)
    HP to Weight Ratio: 30.1 LB / HP
    HP / Liter: 53.1 BHP / Liter
    Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Feed: Fuel Injected
    Rear Legroom: 7.2 in | 183 mm.
    Front Shoulder Room: 0.0 in | 0 mm.
    Rear Shoulder Room: 55.1 in | 1400 mm.
    Transmission: Manual
    Gears: 6
    Transmission: Manual
    Seating Capacity: 5
    Doors: 4
    Length: 169.9 in | 4315 mm.
    Width: 71.7 in | 1821 mm.
    Height: 64.2 in | 1631 mm.
    Wheelbase: 105.2 in | 2672 mm.
    Front Track: 61.4 in | 1560 mm.
    Rear Track: 61.7 in | 1567 mm.
    Front Overhang: 32.4 in | 822 mm.
    Rear Overhang: 8.1 in | 205 mm.



Mahindra Renault Duster Price In India: Rs. 8,00,000/-
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