Friday, July 26, 2013

1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

     Mercedes introduced C-Class series into market in 1993 to replace the 190E series also known as baby benz,just like its predecessor the C-Class proved immensely popular,though the C-Class series kept the sporty look of the baby benz with a smoother and more rounded appearance offering better performance and more interior room
      Upon introduction in 1993 benz C-Class series was the first Mercedes Benz model with a complete multivalve engine.The first series of the new family was four cylinder engine in petrol and diesel unitswhich ranges from 1.8L to 2.2L with power beginning from 121hp to 190hp,190hp in 6 cylinder engines intriduced in 1995,the supercharged petrol version was also introduced in 1995 C230 kompressor using supercharger to generate 190hp@5300rpm.The improvement in engine size and performance continues as the year passes even till date,now to my 1999 models my favourite of the models C55 Kompressor
ENGINE 
460hp(horsepower)
Top speedof 180mph
0 to 60 in 4.7secs
2.2L to 2.8L in 1999 series but up to 5.5L in modified engines with V8
Torque 200ftibs@2500rpm

 CHASIS&BODY
width 67.7 in
height 56.1 in
length 177.4 in
weight 3300lbs
wheelbase 105.9 in
INTERIOR
Rear hip room55.0 in
Rear head room 37.0 in
Rear leg room 32.8 in
Rear shoulder room 54.3 in


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PERFORMANCE
5.5L engine this is a bit bigger than the previous C-Class engines,these replaced the DOHC 4 valve heads these new SOHC heads having three valves per cylinder and double spark plugs this system logically reduce emission and fuel consumption without sacrificing power.These V8 engines could achieve up to 460hp at 5850rpm with a torque of 410Nm(320 ft lbs) at 3250 rpm more torque y than it competitor BMW M3 and the previous C-Class due to the modification and adjustments in its engines
                                                                                                    
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It suspension was also replaced with a racing tuned suspension to increase its stability.It four speed transmission was replaced in 1999 with a standard five speed automatic gearbox with Tiptronic function to compliment for the bigger engine capacity introduced to the C-Class series.

BODY MODIFICATION
    A darker rear lights was introduced,new wheel rims,interior trims and the door mouldings.The front and rear bumpers were also changed in shape to give a sporty and modern look.

The particular 1999 model C-Class in the picture above from cardomain.com is a C45 modified to Renntech E55 it has the following modification that makes it differ from others in the series these are modified RENNTECH engine,air and fuel delivery system,AMG brakes,KONI shocks,Renntech transmission,AMG wheels and RENN exhaust.So if you`re looking for a comfortable runabout vehicle that combines speed and durability without compromising strength you might want to consider this series of Mercedes-Benz 

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www.cardomain.com
www.mercedesbenz.ccom/edmuds





Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Saleen S7 Twin turbo


 Saleen S7 twin turbo 750horsepower was built by Steve Saleen in America,Steve Saleen is a man believe to be most successful Mustang tuner,S7 was the only car produced by Saleen not based on existing chassis,with blend of sleek and sexy styling,outrageous power,and geniue racing heritage Saleen S7 definitely have got a street cred.The Saleen S7 featured on Aug 19,2000 at the Monterey Historic race,all aluminum 427 is remarkably tractable and flexible for such a high output unit of 550hp(horsepower) at 6400rpm,in 2005 the S7 was replaced by the S7 twin turbo,which featured a more powerful twin turbo system that boosted engine power to 750hp(760Ps/559kw) and a top speed of 248mph(399km/hr)
The body of the car was made entirely from carbon fiber with the use of scoops,spoilers and other aerodynamic features to create split-channel airflow all through the car and at 160mph(257km/hr).the car create its own weight in down force to keep the car on the road
S7 was built and designed to be both luxurious and functional,leather appears through the cabin with aluminum accents and the S7 comes with a set of custom fit luggage,due to its mid-engine layout,it has two trucks front and rear and some other features like LCD monitor,rear view camera,quick release steering wheel,and the asymmetrical layout,with the custom fitted driver's seat positioned towards the centre both improves driver's visibility and center his or her weight in the vehicle
S7 chassis comprises a space frame design consisting 4130 lightweight steel and aluminum composite reinforcing panel.
The standard electronic includes remote control operated doors,hood,trunk and engine compartment openers,electronic power steering with redundant safety circuit,110 volts inlet for maintaining vehicle battery,electronic fuel pump shut off upon crash impact,rear view camera system with flip up monitor and navigation.
Saleen S7 twin turbo is a limited production hand built high performance supercar.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rear mid-engine,rear wheel drive
750hp
Ford 427 engine 7.0litres
Transmission 6speed manual
Wheelbase 106in(2,692mm)
Length 188in(4,775mm)
Width 78in(1,981mm)
Height 41in(1,041mm)
S7 can accelerate from 0-60miles per hour(97km/hr) in an estimated 2.5 seconds and to 100miles per hour in an estimated 5.9secs and can complete a standard quater-mile in an estimated 10.5secs,reaching 248mph(399km/hr)
So if you are thinking of a supercar with a blend of speed,high performance with stylish and sexy look,you might want to consider Saleen S7 twin turbo

Friday, January 18, 2013

BUGATTI VEYRON EB 16.4

BRIEF HISTORY
Bugatti veyron is named after a french racer who won the 1939 24hrs of Le Mans in a Bugatti
Bugatti have always been a relevant name in Italy auto world until it was sold to Germany in 1998.The Volkswagen CEO Ferdinard piech came with the idea of building Bugatti Veyron 16.4 from the formerly Ettore Bugatti and equally challenging were impressive requirements the exceptional serial production vehicle had to meet:
A top speed of over 400km/hr
736kW-1,001 HP(Horsepower)
High-tech functions and power
Aesthetics and safety in perfect harmony
Modern style.
No doubt the Bugatti Veyron's exterior styling proves it a classic modern style super sports car.Innovation for top performance,extensive security and high acceleration capacity are. Significant elements for this super sports car.Ettore Bugatti once in a while made technical compromises for the sake of aesthetics integrity but the Veyron 16.4 has broken that tradition.

ENGINE&BODY
Veyron 16.4 is a 16 cylinders engine with two(2) V8 cranks
W16 power plant that displaces 8.0L
7 gears clutch transmission
Fuel consumption in combined 24.9l/100km,fuel consumption in town 41.9l/100km,fuel consumption out of town 15.6l/100km
CO2 emission combined 596g/km
Energy costs at a milleage of 20,000km
The Veyron 16.4 weighs 1,888kg
Width 1,998mm(78.7in)
Wheelbase 2,710mm(106.7in)
Height 1,159mm(46.6in)
4.47m in length
10 radiators to cool the engine when on high speed
Titanium piston rod &screws
Magnessium valve caps
16 cylinders by 2 crank V8


TECHNOLOGY
16 cylinders four-wheel drive Bugatti Veyron 16.4 may well be the must sophisticated vehicle of all times.Must of the component put beneath the hood of veyron are ingenious innovation that were formerly deemed possible only by visionaries like Ferdinard piech.Boasting of 400km/hr maximum speed,the veyron is no match in super sports car category with it 736kw(1001 HP).Its ample power reserve even at high speeds,the veyron only needs 270-280HP ,that is the 7-gear clutch transmission works with a torque of up to 1,250 Newton metres,the electronic stability program ensures the necessary flexibility and maneuverability at any speed.The veyron reaches velocities that would literally lift the car off the ground but the ingenious aerodynamics,keeps it firmly to the road even at full speed,adjusting the back spoiler,reducing ground clearance,opening and closing the lids,it.all adds to the perfect balance between propulsion and downforce,A super sports car like this may not seem to be brought to a halt easily but veyron's ceramic brakes slow it down faster than it accelerates.This is exceptional it takes veyron 16.4- 2.5seconds to move from 0-100km/hr and even less time like 2.3seconds to come to a halt from 100(reference point.)To reduce risk of injuries in accidents.Buggati had a formula 1 safety concept adopted for the veyron.combination of all these technical details makes Veyron an exceptional super sports car.
Apart from the award of the best driven car Veyron won in 2005,with it ummatched speed,ingenious innovation and performance,Bugatti veyron is a legend in the world of super sports cars,currently Bugatti veyron is the must expensive car in the world going for $2,400,000 the must expensive legal production far more expensive than its counterpart super sports cars like -
Pagani Zonda $1,850,000
Aston Martin $1,850,000
Lamborghini Reventon $1,600,000
Koenigsegg Agera $1,600,000

No doubt this legend called Veyron has left a print in the path of super sports car


Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Mustang 1969 GT350

Lemme start with a brief history of mustang,In 1961,the vice president and general manager of ford division had a vision,A vision of a car that would seat just four(4)people and have bucket seats,weigh less than 2500pounds and not longer than 180 inches and sell for less than $2500.00,out of his vision Ford mustang was born and got approval on march 9,1962.18months after is approval the first one was released after several media advert carrol shelby GT350 1964 model.Now to my favourite mustang


Mustang GT 350 shelby 1969 Model
Yea..I love this particular mustang for few reasons that I will like to share here
The 1969 Model Mustang brought a major restyling to the Mustang.The fastback 2+2 was replaced by the New sportsroof.The 1969 Model mustang were about 4inches longer than their 67/68 predecessor with the wheelbase still at 108 inches these features gave the 1969 Mustang a facelift,special engines for 1969 model is not left out as there are only 2 special engines offered for 69.the boss 302 and 429 both engines in limited production units.these engines has 351 Cu in 5.8L V8 with these features Mustang 1969 is surely a car to have on your wishlist.forget about the age Mustang is a car of all ages