Car Crash: Ferrari F430 Horror Accident at Spa Francorchamps

 

 

By: GTspirit

A brutal Ferrari F430 accident happened last night when a Ferrari F430 lost control on the E42 motorway at high speed. The Ferrari slammed into a lamp post, hit the central reservation and split into two pieces up to the cockpit. It’s one of the worst accidents we’ve seen recently and unfortunately, both driver and passenger died.

The accident happened at around 9pm last night between Francorchamps and Sart. The occupants were probably leaving Spa Francorchamps after a day of racing. We’re told that the fifteen year old passenger was the son of the driver’s colleague who asked for a ride at the Formula 1 qualifying event yesterday. The driver was a 63-year-old man from Saint-Ghislain.

Classic Vintage Cars vs Modern Cars

The Classical E30 325is BMW



The ultimate Modern sensational Volkswagen Golf R

 We love classic cars and modern cars!!! So much time, money and effort goes into making exotic cars look amazing and as elegant as possible is an understatement. Take for an example an original and pretty 1987 BMW E30 325is. It’s unique to South Africans and to undergo a full restoration this one is destined for the young at heart and all the petrol-heads out there.

As any classic car enthusiast will certainly testify, there are certain advantages in owning a classic car. What I have realized about today’s 21^st century modern cars is that there have been  regarded as special as a new born babies, due to their fragile body exterior and engines which are now built in aluminium and consumes huge amount of fuel than vintage cars.

“Modern cars have lost their identity in-terms of workmanship when it comes to material design compared to vintage cars, modern cars design has dropped drastically due to changes of interior and exterior design they are not using that sophisticated leather which was used in the vintage cars, modern cars have started using unglamorous or should I say “cheap” leather for their cars” says Sibongiseni Masinga.

 This has made these cars less glamorous one can understand why classic car enthusiasts believe that older cars are more reliable than more modern models. Compared to newer cars, classic machines were much more simplistic in the design of their engines. The 1972 W116 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW E30 3-Series, Volvo P1800 and the 1987 Toyota Corolla E90,just to name a few were widely considered as very reliable cars. Without this addition, the car was easier -- and less problematic -- to drive. What's more, the car was extremely easy for the average person to repair, which isn't something that many can say about modern cars. Of course, not every car in the 1960s was as easy to fix as a Beetle, but was much convenient and reliable to use in those days.

When it comes to old cars, known as Vintages cars or Classical cars if I might add, they make a popular choice for cars lovers. To a true classical car lover, there’s nothing like a Vintage car...

1967 Ford Mustang GT 500

 

Two of my friends Sibongiseni Masinga (22) and Mbuso Nhlapo (21) they emphasise on vintage cars and modern cars were totally different but had similar perceptive views on the way cars have differed due to modern technology.  One thing that drew my attention was when Mbuso said people at the ages of 50 or 60 years regard classical automatic cars as favourable friend any person can have in the world due to comfort and its easy use. For Classic car aficionados who restore their own cars, or do some or most of the work, get to know the car and how it runs. They recognize a problem before it escalates and understand what their car is doing and why. Odd sounds or difficult handling will send recognizable signals to the owner; comparing it to modern it can be a bit difficult in recognise a problem when it occurs,because cars of these days cannot be easy to figure out when it has a problem and most modern cars were not meant to last for a long period of time, a typical example if you get an accident  depending how bad your car incident was, chances of you repairing your car meaning painting, panel beating will cost you an arm and a leg, vehicle repairing is pretty much expensive these daysand your vehicle will have to be fixed on a daily basis, unlike having a vintage/classic car parts are easy to find and to repair the vehicle. Classic cars, restored and functioning, appreciate in value. Whether the car is purchased as an investment or as a ride, the increase in value is always welcome.

See 63 Reasons, without Performance ‘Be a Problem

More Noise, Power and Handling true definition of Muscular power a V8 tuned with a progressive 386Kw and 612Nm.

By: Bruce Mbingeleli

The first thing that comes to mind when looking at this Beauty, with a Beastly engine is Pooweeer, Pandemonium and of course agility. The C63 AMG Coupe Black Series (CBS) if I should call it, shares the same specifications as its Big Bro the SLS AMG. At 385Kw, it produces 45Kw more than the normally aspired C63 AMG and its 34Kw fewer than the gullwing.

The Coupe Black series and the SLS AMG have that 6.2litre V8, so this means the AMG engineers plundered the SLS’s M159 and crammed it in the M156 engine, Wow!!! With an enlarged oil cooler, bigger pistons, condors and crankshaft. The Black Series has a sensible agility to sprint from 0-100km/h in just 4.2 seconds. It’s still uses the MCT AMG seven-speed transmission from the standard C63 AMG. According to the brochure the CBS has four modes none of which includes an economy Stop/Start function and a Race Start button, and it’s claimed to change gears as fast as the Ferrari FXX. That’s impressive.

A black-on-black interior with added carbon-fibre trims embossed with an AMG logo. AMG pedals are stainless steel with rubber studs, fitted with a 17.8cm TFT screen which you can programme lap races, when you so eager for one. The C63 AMG Coupe Black Series has added red seatbelts and stitched up the seats and steering-wheel in red to compliment the Red Furious exterior and all of this comes as standard.

If you don’t believe Me Check-out the clip!!! KooL Neeeh!!! (^*,)

Quality to the Finest Detail

 6-speed-manual gearbox transmits power short, accurate shifts.
The advance seven-speed DSG gearbox combines super quick gear changes with smooth performance and reduced fuel consupmtion. 

Bruce Mbingeleli

The Jetta is a range of powerful and efficient new generation engines, the sophisitcated TDI as well as Volkswagens award-winning TSI engines. The dynamic 7-speed DSG gearbox combines super smooth seamless and extremely fast gear changes with thrifty fuel economy.

According to the brochure, the TDI engines deliver exceptional fuel economy and are also supremely quiet. The latest common rail diesel technology provides impressive torque throughout the rev range with the added benefit of low fuel consumption. The TDI engine range includes, the 1.6 77Kilowatts TDI manual, 1.6 77Kilowatts DSG and the high performance 2.0litre 103Kilowatts TDI manual. Jetta delivers an exhilarant drive drawing on the best attributes of German under skin engineering.

Ferrari's Answer to Performance



By: Bruce Mbingeleli

When we thought that Ferrari ran out of powerful ideas it has just unveiled at Geneva Motor Show, the 2013 'F12 Berlinetta' by Ferrari, they claim it is the fastest road car the company has ever produced.

The F12 attains 100km/hr in 3.1 seconds or 200km/hr in just 8.5 seconds, with a maximum speed of over 211mph (340km/hr) with 509-lb-ft (689Nm) of maximum torque. The vehicle is set to replace the company's 599 GTB 'Fiorano' on the production lines as Ferrari mansions in the brochure.

F12 Berlinetta employs a new chassis design, with internal architecture comprised of various aluminium materials and utilizing, aeronautics industry technologies to decrease weight and improve structural rigidity.

The vehicle is also more than twice as aerodynamically efficient as its predecessor, reducing down force and drag via a redesigned hood

(Which channels air away from the top of the car); and employing active brake cooling (whereby the gates of front brake cooling system

Are only opened when necessary, based on the operating temperature).

Visually the car is shorter and more low-riding, as well as 70kg lighter than the 'fiorano'. As a combined effect of its lighter weight

And improved aerodynamics, the 'F12 Berlinetta' reduces fuel consumption by 30%, and produces relatively low carbon dioxide emissions, for a high-performance sports car, at 350g/km. its V12 engine is designed similarly to Ferrari’s F1 engines to ensure rapid acceleration

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Fuel Consumption - 15 l/100 km

Emissions -350 g CO2/km

 

VW’s Blue Motion Innovation

Volkswagen has come up with a “fresh” idea in the automotive industry, the Blue Motion. “Think Blue” is not just an idea and slogan to them...

 “It’s a philosophy. Much like a Volkswagens Blue Motion Technology. Think Blue is based on a powerful idea: that small changes can truly make a big difference”.

Volkswagen is embracing the elegance of life in the automotive perceptive; that we now can hope will inspire others who have the same goals as VW.

According to the brochure “Think Blue” is the over-arching brand ambition that encompasses Volkswagen’s efficient technologies such as TSI, TDI, DSG, and Blue Motion Technology.”

By involving yourself in this “Motion”, you save Fuel, and you save Money. The Blue Motion badge identifies cleanest, most energy-efficient cars in the Volkswagen range. It all begins in the stop-start technology and improved aerodynamics, to low rolling resistance tyres and recuperation from braking their innovative energy saving technologies work together with advanced engines and gear-boxes to lower fuel consumptions and reduces harmful emissions according to the brochure.

If you care about protecting the environment, remember to “Think Blue”.

TDI Diesel Engines

Volkswagen Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engines are efficient, responsive and high performance. A highly efficient diesel particulate filter traps even the finest carbon particles produced by the engine burning diesel fuel, while the common-rail direct injection ensures the quickest, smoothest drive.

TSI Petrol Engines

The award-winning Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSI) petrol engines means, “You no-longer have to choose between performance and economy”.

A direct petrol engine is combined with a turbocharged or a supercharged combination. This enhances the engine’s combustion efficiency, making the TSI engine power output much higher than that of conventional, naturally aspirated engines.

 

1.4-liter engine

2.0-liter petrol engine

NB: Volkswagen’s 1.4TSI engines offer performance superior too many 2.0litre petrol engines, with the bonus of lower fuel consumptions and carbon emissions.

Polo Blue Motion

With the new Polo you can expect the lowest CO2 emissions in the VW range. With a stop-start technology, low rolling resistance tyres and aerodynamics.

Model	1.2 TDI Blue Motion
Power	55Kw
Torque	180Nm
Fuel Consumption	3.4L combined
CO2 emissions	89g/km

Golf Blue Motion

This goes out to the Golf fans, having this car it's all about the love of driving and pleasure. Complete with Blue Motion techologies, the Golf Blue Motion reduces CO2 emissions without comprising your driving experience.

Model	1.6 TDI Blue Motion
Power	77Kw
Torque	250Nm
Fuel Consumption	3.8L combined
CO2 emissions	99g/km

Tiguan Blue Motion

The new Tiguan is equipped with the latest Blue Motion technology, helping you save not only the planet, but helping your wallet too.

Model	Trend and fun 1.4TSI 4x2 Blue Motion	2.0TDI 4x2 Blue Motion	1.4TSI 4x2 Blue Motion
Power	90Kw	81Kw	118Kw
Torque	200Nm	280Nm	240Nm
Fuel Consumption	6.5L combined	5.3L	6.7L
CO2 emissions	152g/km	139g/km	156g/km

By: Bruce Mbingeleli

The Volkswagen Polo R-Line Edition



Looks Really mean, looks Really Furious it's the Polo R.

By: Bruce Mbingeleli

There was so much hype on the city car the Polo GTI and the Beetle R concept, now Volkswagen has surprised all its Fans at the IAA 2011 Frankfurt unveiling both the driveable Polo R WRC Rally Car and the highly anticipated Polo R-line.
Volkswagen has introduced the R-line styling package. The Polo R has more of that sophisticated sporty perceptive than the Polo GTI, with an additional side kit bigger and better than the GTI, but the R-line is based on the specification of the Polo Match and is available in both three and five-door body styles but fitted with only one engine, while the GTI is powered by turbo-supercharged 1.4-liter TSI petrol pushing a respectable 135Kw and maximum of 250Nm very impressive for a engine its size, the Polo R is mounted with a 1.6-litre TSI petrol engine pushing 160Kw linked to a six-speed manual gearbox.
Don't get to excited, the Polo R-line isn't a Fire breathing 300bhp (220.65Kw) road-going version of the Polo R WRC Rally Car, its rather stylish model to show what such a car might look or bring to the streets.

The R-line shares that elegant chin with the Glof and Scirocco R, the glossy black raditor grille with R-line badge makes the Polo look and Feel fierce.
But I'm sure that the R-line performance better than the GTI, seeing the specifications although they share the same engines, the R-line has more powwer than the GTI with an added 25Kw more that's some tick motion for you. Unlike the all-wheel-drive of the Golf R, the Polo R maintains the hatch's front-wheel-drive layout.
According to the Volkswagens brochure; the TSI engine propels the Polo R-line to 62mph (100km/h) in just 9.7 seconds en route to a top speed of 118mph (190km/h), while returning a combined fuel economy of 53.3 mpg UK and C02 emissions of 124g/km.