10 Most Expensive Cars in the World ( Forbes Magazine 2012 Version )

10 Most Expensive Cars in the World ( Forbes Magazine 2012 Version )

10. Porsche 918 Spyder :
Price: $ 845,0001

9. SSC Tuatara
Price: $970,000

8. Hennessey Venom GT
Price: $1,000,000

 

7. Pagani Huayra
Price: $1,300,000



6. Maybach Landaulet
Price: $1,400,000



5. Aston Martin One-77
Price: $1,400,000



4. Koenigsegg Agera R
Price: $1,711,000


3. Zenvo ST1
Price: $1,800,000


2. Ferrari 599XX
Price: $2,000,000



1. Bugatti Veyron Supersport
Price: $2,600,000




























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Specifications Yamaha YZF-R1

Specifications and Features Yamaha YZF-R1 2013

 

MSRP*$14,490 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from September 2012
$14,290 (Matte Gray) Available from September 2012
$14,290 (Rapid Red/Raven) Available from September 2012
Engine
Type998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves)
Bore x Stroke78.0mm X 52.2mm
Compression Ratio12.7:1
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive#530 O-ring chain
Chassis
Suspension / Front43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension / RearSingle shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes / FrontDual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes / Rear220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires / Front120/70ZR17M/C 58W
Tires / Rear190/55ZR17M/C 75W
Dimensions
Length81.5 in
Width28.1 in
Height44.5 in
Seat Height32.9 in
Wheelbase55.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle)24.0°
Trail4.0 in
Fuel Capacity4.8 gal
Fuel Economy**33 mpg
Wet Weight***454 lb
Other
Primary Reduction Ratio65/43 (1.512)
Secondary Reduction Ratio47/17 (2.765)
Gear Ratio - 1st Gear38/15 (2.533)
Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear33/16 (2.063)
Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear37/21 (1.762)
Gear Ratio - 4th Gear35/23 (1.522)
Gear Ratio - 5th Gear30/22 (1.364)
Gear Ratio - 6th Gear33/26 (1.269)
Warranty1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
Key Features:
  • The YZF-R1 benefits from MotoGP® technology – a seven-level Traction Control System. The system has been developed so the rider does not feel any unnatural or harsh intervention from the system. In addition, traction control can aid in reducing tire wear due to less wheel spin. Coupled with the three level D-Mode electronic throttle response control, riders have 21 different choices available to tailor the YZF-R1 to their riding preference.
  • This R1 keeps all the technological superiorities developed for its predecessor: YCC-T™ (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) is MotoGP® inspired fly-by-wire technology used to deliver instant throttle response. YCC-I® is Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake which is a variable intake system that broadens the spread of power. The fuel injection system provides optimum air/fuel mixtures for maximum power and smooth throttle response.
  • In keeping with this machine’s exceptional cornering ability and crisp handling, the aluminum frame has been designed to offer exceptional rigidity balance. The rear frame is lightweight Controlled-Fill die-cast magnesium, contributing the optimum mass centralization. Suspension includes YHSJ (Yamaha Hydraulic Systems Japan) front forks which use one of the tricks developed for our winning MotoGP® bikes: independent damping. The left fork handles compression damping and the right side handles the rebound damping. And the rear shock adopts bottom linkage for optimum suspension characteristics.
  • The sound on the YZF-R1 is unlike any other inline-four cylinder production supersport. The precise and throaty pulse of the exhaust note will have riders enthused every time the throttle is opened.
Engine:
  • Crossplane crankshaft technology proven in victory after victory on MotoGP® machines provides a high-tech uneven firing interval. Unlike typical inline-four engine design, where the two outer and two inner pistons move together in pairs with 180°intervals, the crossplane crankshaft has each connecting rod 90° with a unique firing order of 270° –180° – 90° – 180°. This overcomes the inherent fluctuations in inertial torque during each engine revolution, and the accompanying peaky torque characteristics. Instead, combustion torque continues to build, giving the rider more linear throttle response with awesome power and traction out of the corners.
  • Seven-level Traction Control System allows the rider to get more traction and drive while exiting corners.
  • To maximize rider comfort as well as power output, the engine adopts a coupling-type balancer that rotates in the opposite direction as the crankshaft.
  • This engine features forged aluminum pistons to take maximum advantage of the power characteristics. Titanium intake valves are lightweight.
  • A forced-air intake system is adopted to increase intake efficiency by using the natural airflow during riding to pressurize the air in the air box. This contributes to outstanding power delivery characteristics in the high-speed range, while the design also helps to minimize intake noise.
  • Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch greatly facilitates braking/downshifting from high speed.
  • The exhaust system is meticulously designed to enhance engine output while, thanks to its three-way catalyst technology, also reducing exhaust emissions. The silencer is a single expansion type, and the sound coming through from the unique crossplane-crankshaft-equipped engine is unlike any other inline-four cylinder production supersport.
  • This fuel-injected engine takes full advantage of YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle), the MotoGP®-inspired fly-by-wire technology used to deliver instant throttle response. There’s also YCC-I, Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake, the variable intake system that broadens the spread of power.
  • Have it your way, thanks to Yamaha D-MODE (or “Drive Mode”) variable throttle control. There are three modes that control how YCC-T responds to throttle input from the rider. The selectable “A” mode puts more emphasis on engine response in low to midrange rpm. “B” mode, on the other hand, provides less sharp response to input for riding situations that require especially sensitive throttle operation. The standard map is designed for optimum overall performance. Selecting the map you want is as easy as pressing a button on the handlebars.
Chassis/Suspension:
  • The frame has a combination of uncompromising rigidity where needed along with carefully achieved flex for the precise rigidity balance this bike needs to give the rider the full benefit of its handling and engine characteristics. It is a sophisticated combination of Controlled-Fill die-cast, stamping, and gravity casting… the exact technology needed for each portion of this advanced frame.
  • Front forks take a page from the championship-winning design of our MotoGP® weapon, the M1. Since both forks always move together, compression damping duties can be confined to the left fork, while rebound damping is precisely handled by the right fork, reducing oil cavitation.
  • The rear shock features both high and low speed compression damping plus an easy-to-use screw hydraulic adjustment for preload. This unit also adopts a pillow-ball-type joint for exceptional shock absorption, road hold feeling, and damper response. To achieve maximum performance, a bottom linkage is used to work with the rest of the chassis refinements for brilliant, crisp handling characteristics.
  • Factory racers get machines tailored to their preferences. Welcome to the club. R1 has adjustable footrests, with a 15mm height and 3mm front-to-rear adjustment.
  • Top triple clamps add to the appearance of the YZF-R1, reminiscent of those on the MotoGP® powerhouse YZR-M1.
  • LED position lights enhance the YZF-R1’s unique styling.
Additional Features:
  • The instrumentation includes everything a rider wants to know, including gear position.
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Kawasaki Ninja 650R

Kawasaki Ninja 650R vs 650R Facelift

Kawasaki Ninja 650R
Kawasaki Ninja 650
 
KANAGAWA (DP) - 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650R gets a new option that is optional brake ABS (Anti-lock Brake System). In addition, a new option is available in 3 colors: white, black and blue. There is no difference in appearance, yet stylish half-fairing streetfighter with. Motorcycle that was first introduced in 2006 using a model of two lights in front of the sharp twin. To get the Ninja 650R ABS 2013 plus costs increased U.S. $ 500 (Rp 4.7 million) to U.S. $ 8099 (USD 76.4 million). Became available this month. Globally assembled at the factory Kawasaki in Thailand. Still rely kitchen runway 650 cc that can generate power 72 hp and 66 Nm of torque.

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Facelift
Kawasaki Ninja 650R Facelift

In July 2012 reported that a Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, Kawasaki, through Bajaj Auto Ltd as a distributor in India Kawasaki Ninja 650R has showcased Facelift for its customers in India.
In terms of appearance, the Ninja 650R comes with a fairing that has been updated, so the seemingly more sporty than the previous generation. Lighting to the rear of the LED system was adopted.
 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Facelift, because of changes focused on in terms of appearance, the Ninja 650R is still using the engine capacity of 649cc DOHC parallel twin liquid-cooled, capable of producing power to 72 PS at 8,500 rpm and maximum torque of 66 Nm at 7,000 rpm.  Compared with previous products, this new 650R has a wider seat and a thicker foam. The front suspension uses 41 hydraulic telescopic shock while using a rear monoshock with the position lie down.
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Jaguar F-Type – the new "most beautiful car ever"?

It's been a pretty big week in the auto world. We already got a glimpse of the successor to one legendary sports car. Now we have a look at a successor to an even more legendary and timeless car. Jaguar has revealed the all-new F-Type convertible, the spiritual successor to the E-Type born in the 1960s.
If 100 different people had to scour the history of automotive design to come up with their own top 10 lists of the purest, most beautiful car designs ever, you wouldn't be crazy to expect 100 lists with the Jaguar E-Type on them. And the it would probably be toward the top of each list more often than not.
If you think we're exaggerating, or injecting a little too much subjectivity, consider that Enzo Ferrari, the founder of a company famous the world over for beautiful car designs, was so overcome with the E-Type upon seeing it that he called it "the most beautiful car ever made." That quote rolled off Enzo's tongue in complete disregard to the fact that, if not a Jaguar, the title of "most beautiful car ever" would very likely belong in the hands of his very own company. In 2008, the Daily Telegraph agreed with Ferrari, ranking the E-Type number 1 on its list of "100 most beautiful cars" and explaining that the Jag received four times as many votes as the nearest competitor.
Point of reference: the Jaguar E-Type

The E-Type may very well be the closest we'll ever have to an objective "most beautiful."
In framing the F-Type as a modern-day successor to the E-Type, Jaguar set itself up for both hype and scrutiny. The story isn't about a sporty, new Jaguar convertible; it's about how good the car looks and how well it reinterprets the E-Type's unforgettable curves.
The first chapter of that story is written today. The first photo of the unclothed F-Type has surfaced for the world to see. One photo isn't enough for a full comparison, but it does get the conversation started with both full frontal and diagonal-profile views of three F-Types.
We may not have been around to witness the unveiling of the E-Type, but we'd have to think there was a little more breath-stealing and drama than in the case of this F-Type. The car is definitely a slick roadster, and reminds us a little of a down-market Mercedes SLS AMG, but upon first look, it seems to lack the timeless 'it' factor of the E-Type entirely. It's a roadster, not THE roadster, and while Jaguar shouldn't have a problem moving them off the showroom floor, we don't think anyone will mistake it for the world's most beautiful car. It's styling is content to fall sleepily in line with Jaguar's current line-up, rather than standing out.
The F-Type takes inspiration from the E-Type and last year's C-X16 concept car

We would have loved to see Jaguar stay true to the smooth, flowing, uninterrupted look of the E-Type. Instead it busies things up with a broad front-end, a bunch of roughly cut air intakes and some sharp lines. Perhaps, it'll come together better when we see it from rear and profile angles, but for now, it just doesn't live up to the hype inherent in an E-Type successor. Then again, that's a pretty big balloon to fill, and most any car design would run out of breath long before finishing the job.
The F-Type will be offered as a rear-wheel-drive convertible. Buyers will have three engine options: 340-hp and 380-hp versions of Jaguar’s new supercharged 3.0-liter V6 and a new derivative of its supercharged 5.0-liter V8.
"Fundamentally, a great sports car is one you’ll look forward to driving because it’s fun, and the F-TYPE definitely delivers on that score," says Mike Cross, Jaguar's chief engineer for vehicle integrity. "We’ve worked hard to make sure that responses to steering, throttle and brakes are absolutely immediate, a task made far easier by the rigid aluminum structure at the car’s base."
That's about all Jaguar has to say for now. We'll have more details after next Thursday's Paris unveiling, including Jaguar's chance to explain, point for point, why the F-Type is indeed the E-Type reincarnated for a new generation. In the meantime, you can take an in-depth look at the E-Type and other notable predecessors in our original F-Type preview.
If you're more into hearing the engine than ogling the body, you should enjoy the video below. The F-Type wears black-and-white camo, but you can hear the purr of its engine and watch it carve up the track.
Source: Jaguar
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What is a Hybrid Car

What is a Hybrid Car

Hybrid cars are fuel  and electric powered cars or a car that runs with two sources of power, the engine that runs the fuel and motor that runs on electricity. Hybrid engines run with a combination of the two power.
Why should the two machines? with the use of these two sources of power, hybrid cars can benefit from a gasoline-powered engine and an electric motor powered by the well. The combination of these two technologies can produce CO2 emissions to less environmentally friendly and more secure for families. Increased fuel consumption as the increasing number of vehicles to be a problem, so, fuel efficient cars, such as hybrid be the right solution.

Hybrid cars barely make a sound when the car is started with an electric motor. This occurs if the vehicle runs in a low speed or the range of 20 km / h. This condition is common in the mall parking lot or office. The car is fully run by electricity very silent at any speed.

The use of hybrid cars is not only important to save fuel consumption. This car is also a concrete solution of global warming. Unfortunately, the price is still so high that many people can not buy it
To realize that this environmentally friendly car technology have affordable prices, car manufacturers such as Japan continues to conduct technology development. 

Why Hybrid Car?
1. More fuel efficient because the engine does not work continuously, but it works when in need. Hybrid car engine works just like when the battery is getting weak, acceleration, or at high speeds. While at initial start, reverse, low speed, and while stopped at a red light or traffic jam, the engine will automatically shut down. This results in reduced fuel consumption because the engine is not alive.
2. Silent, when the car is running at low speed because the source of energy used comes from the battery and the engine did not live so there is almost no sound came from the engine into the cabin.
3. Environmentally friendly because it does not work because the machine continuously generated emissions are very low indeed. The use of battery power in hybrid cars make no exhaust flue gas released so that it can help reduce air pollution.
4. Regular service maintenance same with regular cars. Periodic servicing for hybrid cars with the car in general. 
 
Are you interested in buying a hybrid car? I hope this information is useful, before you buy it........

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