Thursday, December 9, 2010

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Test Drive / Inside / Race Track drift

2 million dollar baby



Anyone familiar with the Bugatti Veyron knows it's like no other car in the world. How can this car get any better you ask. Enter the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, the competition version of the already competition- like base model Veyron.

How can you make a Super Sport version of a car that already has 4 turbochargers, 16 cylinders and 1001 horsepower behind the wheel. First larger turbochargers were added, intercoolers were revised, new air ducts, air dams, and diffusers for cooling and sleeker aerodynamics. The carbon fiber chassis and body takes weight off the car but it still tops at over 4, 000 pounds. The two V-8's share a crankshaft the quad- turbo 8.0 liter W-16 engine puts out 1200bhp @ 6400 rpm. The Veyron Super Sport runs 0-200-0 mph in 25.6 seconds, this is the same time it takes the 2011 Corvette ZR1 to go from 0-150-0 mph. The Veyron SS broke the production car land speed record at an unbelievable 268 mph.

A fast car definitely not for racing or road trips but one that adds a big kick to a fun weekend.  To own such a collector piece you'll have to drop a whopping 2.6 Million dollars.

Lexus for the Rest of Us


What if we could have a real hybrid like the Honda Prius only in a more luxurious package? Lexus has done just that with the CT 200h.

The Honda Prius and Lexus CT 200h share the same drivetrain and suspension, outside of that they are very different. The CT 200h offers sporty handling and luxury interior as well as boasting a 42 mpg city and 41 mpg hwy. Lexus engineers have brought smoother handling to this car along with a more comfortable drive compared to the Prius.

The CT 200h comes with very little interior gadgets. Nothing on the interior screams or even squeeks Lexus quality apart from the standard Lexus leather seats. The dash area seems a bit crowded and cheap, including the archaic navigation screen. Some other issues with this car may be it's exterior. Although sporty, hatchbacks aren't a big seller in the U.S. Hatchback and Lexus are two words that don't go well together at all.

In summary the Lexus CT 200h is an interesting alternative to the Honda Prius. The sportier features and drive as well as the look are reminiscent of the Mazda 3 hatchback. The price is a high 30,000, and runs the same 0-60-0 time as the Prius' 9.8 seconds.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Yep they look the same to me too...

Generation whY

I stumbled upon a news article on Yahoo.com that made me stop and question, what is wrong with our generation. The name of the article was 'Top 10 Reasons Not to Buy a Car- Generation Y isn't buying automobiles and you shouldn't either'. The article gives wrongfully opinionated reasons cars are going "out of style" and Gen Yer's are going car- free. The writer said in the article that this generation of 30 year olds and younger see cars as a negative more than a positive. According to the writer we (Generation Y) see cars as pollutive and excesive rather than sexy or as a powerful status symbol. 

First off, I think what a lot of these people don't understand is that the United States has the strictest pollution free in EPA standards, which is much higher than any other country. Technology has greatly improved over the years making cars very green as far as pollution is concerned. Other countries don't have regulations for cars built and driven there and the pollution in those places is great because of this. Guess the people believing this didn't do their homework and just believed what they were told by the over extreme 'Green' community.

I care for the environment and all but I much rather buy a car I love and would be proud of rather than a car that is ugly and gets good gas mileage. For instance the Prius, I see these cars and laugh oh and don't even get me started on Smart cars...I always look to see if a bunch of clowns are going to squeeze out of this car when it parks somewhere. Have you every wondered what would happen if a mid-sized sedan hits a smart car? Even if hit at a low speed, if your in a smart car be ready to meet your maker!

   Would you rather have this.....


Or this......



Monday, September 13, 2010

2011 Chevrolet Corvette - Still Building Rockets

America still builds Rockets



 For over 50 years Corvette has earned the title as America's sports car. Chevrolet Continues that legacy with the new 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.

 During these difficult economical times it's nice to know Chevrolet is still building affordable all american made sports cars. To promote its newest thoroughbred Chevrolet released a commercial that speaks to us all. The Commercial showcases Corvette engineers assembling the cars making it look equivalent to rockets and their engineers. Comparing the 2011 Corvette to a rocketship is a ingenious move, its an inspiring commercial that makes you proud to be an American. The 2011 Corvette may not send you off into space, but get behind the wheel of one and you'll feel like it's possible. 

It seems the commercial is sending a message to the rest of the world, we were the leaders in space travel and with the Corvette we are the leaders in building some of the greatest sports cars ever. Chevrolet has once again produced an amazing Sports car with an exciting marketing campaign to match.