In motorsport, a safety car or pace car is a car which limits the speed of competing cars on a racetrack in the case of a caution period such as a major accident or obstruction on the track. During a caution period the safety car enters the track ahead of the leader. With few exceptions, competitors are not allowed to pass the safety car or other competitors during a caution period, and the safety car leads the field at a pre-determined safe speed, which may vary by series and circuit. At the end of the caution period, the safety car leaves the track and the competitors may resume racing.
In production automobiles, a safety car is one which highlights safety features (see automobile safety).
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Mercedes-Benz SLR
One thousand of the sports car Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has been produced with the latest one bought by a japanese customer. Manufactured entirely by hand, the SLR McLaren combines unmatched power and performance. The carbon fiber composite material on the SLR comes from the techology transfer of Formula 1 racing. Link and details after the jump.
Specifications:
Specifications:
Engine
Type: V8, Supercharged
Displacement cu in (cc): 332 (5439)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 617(460) / 6500
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 575(778) / 3250-5000
Redline at RPM: 7000
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 255/35 R19 - 295/30 ZR19
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 183.3 × 75.1 × 49.6
Weight lb (kg): 3897 (1768)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 3.8
Top Speed mph (km/h): 208 (334)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): 13/18 (14.8)
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
CarSalesIndia.com & RealEstate4India.com Launch Free SMS Service
PRESS RELEASE:
Sams Auto Trade a company that owns and operates several portals in the automobile and real-estate segments today launched a free SMS service for its primary products CarSalesIndia.com & RealEstate4India.com. Customers looking for cars or property can now contact the seller direct for free of cost using the online SMS service. Customers who wish to know more about this service can ring 044-42143282 or 42323282.
Buyers should find the right car or property that he or she is interested in, and click on the “send SMS” link to send a free SMS. This allows buyers and sellers to be in direct contact with each other. This feature is available for both individual and dealers.
During the launch, the company chairman and director Mr Samuel Jeyakumar said, “I am proud to say that, so far our customers have been happy with our service and appreciated our quality and timeliness. It is our pleasure to extend Free SMS as an additional treat for our customers which we are sure that both the buyer and seller will enjoy. It is another milestone for the company where we strive to show our commitment towards a world class service for the Indian market.”
To get maximum benefit from the service, customers can send SMS directly from the car or property detailed view page. This acts as a bridge to narrow the gap between seller and buyer. It is suggested that integrating strengths on the web space with the penetration of mobile market will add much more value to the company and its customers.
Car Dealers and Real Estate builders who wish to participate in the car and property advertising service may reach the company via email at info@carsalesindia.com or 044-42143282
For enquiries:
UK or India office
Mr Samuel Jeyakumar @ +44 –7725215806 – (UK)
Ms Preena Sherene @ +91 – 44-42143282 – (India)
Sams Auto Trade Pvt Ltd
373, Kaveri Complex,
94-104, Nungambakkam High Road,
Chennai – 600034,
Tamilnadu, India.
Sams Auto Trade a company that owns and operates several portals in the automobile and real-estate segments today launched a free SMS service for its primary products CarSalesIndia.com & RealEstate4India.com. Customers looking for cars or property can now contact the seller direct for free of cost using the online SMS service. Customers who wish to know more about this service can ring 044-42143282 or 42323282.
Buyers should find the right car or property that he or she is interested in, and click on the “send SMS” link to send a free SMS. This allows buyers and sellers to be in direct contact with each other. This feature is available for both individual and dealers.
During the launch, the company chairman and director Mr Samuel Jeyakumar said, “I am proud to say that, so far our customers have been happy with our service and appreciated our quality and timeliness. It is our pleasure to extend Free SMS as an additional treat for our customers which we are sure that both the buyer and seller will enjoy. It is another milestone for the company where we strive to show our commitment towards a world class service for the Indian market.”
To get maximum benefit from the service, customers can send SMS directly from the car or property detailed view page. This acts as a bridge to narrow the gap between seller and buyer. It is suggested that integrating strengths on the web space with the penetration of mobile market will add much more value to the company and its customers.
Car Dealers and Real Estate builders who wish to participate in the car and property advertising service may reach the company via email at info@carsalesindia.com or 044-42143282
For enquiries:
UK or India office
Mr Samuel Jeyakumar @ +44 –7725215806 – (UK)
Ms Preena Sherene @ +91 – 44-42143282 – (India)
Sams Auto Trade Pvt Ltd
373, Kaveri Complex,
94-104, Nungambakkam High Road,
Chennai – 600034,
Tamilnadu, India.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
My most admired car
You see, I really love about BMW Cars. Not because of it prestige but, the design and the performence that make me admired it much.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Toyota Spa test notes 2007-07-12
Panasonic Toyota Racing today completed its week's testing with a solid day of running at Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps. Following yesterday's rain-afflicted test at the same circuit, the track was again wet for the start of the day's action. There was no rain in the morning but the skies were grey and the tarmac took a long time to dry out.
The changing track surface made comparisons difficult but Jarno did some running to test tyres in different conditions. When the track dried out in the sun after lunch he successfully completed a programme that included set-up for the Belgian Grand Prix along with suspension, aerodynamics work and starts.
Toyota's next racing appointment is the European Grand Prix next week at the Nurburgring, the closest circuit to the team's Cologne factory.
Jarno Trulli:
"It's nice to come back here to Spa because it's the best track in the world. The organisers have done major work in the paddock and the results look good. The circuit has also been resurfaced and there have been changes to the Bus Stop which have improved the corner. The pit entry and the pit exit are a bit narrow but overall I like what has been done. Of course you never know what weather you'll get here and it's always difficult to test in conditions like we saw today."
"We went out for a few runs on the damp track in the morning but the racing line soon became inconsistent. It was dry in the corners but wet on the straights so that meant it was difficult to carry out much useful comparative work. The track was dry in the afternoon so we were able to run through our programme. We haven't concentrated on lap times but the car felt good. So it's been a positive day and I look forward to coming back for the race."
Pascal Vasselon, Senior General Manager Chassis:
"Spa is a unique track so the testing we have done this week has been focused firmly on the race here in September. The unsettled weather has been representative of the range of conditions that we could face during the race weekend itself. So we have been very careful to collect data in every single type of weather that we have seen in the last three days."
"We have also had a wide range of developments to test on the car from suspension to new aero parts. Overall everything has gone well and Jarno and Ralf felt comfortable and quick in the car so they should be well prepared for the Belgian Grand Prix."
Jarno Trulli
Chassis: TF107/03
Best lap time: 1m 48.491s
Total laps: 76
Total distance: 532.3km
motorsport.com
The changing track surface made comparisons difficult but Jarno did some running to test tyres in different conditions. When the track dried out in the sun after lunch he successfully completed a programme that included set-up for the Belgian Grand Prix along with suspension, aerodynamics work and starts.
Toyota's next racing appointment is the European Grand Prix next week at the Nurburgring, the closest circuit to the team's Cologne factory.
Jarno Trulli:
"It's nice to come back here to Spa because it's the best track in the world. The organisers have done major work in the paddock and the results look good. The circuit has also been resurfaced and there have been changes to the Bus Stop which have improved the corner. The pit entry and the pit exit are a bit narrow but overall I like what has been done. Of course you never know what weather you'll get here and it's always difficult to test in conditions like we saw today."
"We went out for a few runs on the damp track in the morning but the racing line soon became inconsistent. It was dry in the corners but wet on the straights so that meant it was difficult to carry out much useful comparative work. The track was dry in the afternoon so we were able to run through our programme. We haven't concentrated on lap times but the car felt good. So it's been a positive day and I look forward to coming back for the race."
Pascal Vasselon, Senior General Manager Chassis:
"Spa is a unique track so the testing we have done this week has been focused firmly on the race here in September. The unsettled weather has been representative of the range of conditions that we could face during the race weekend itself. So we have been very careful to collect data in every single type of weather that we have seen in the last three days."
"We have also had a wide range of developments to test on the car from suspension to new aero parts. Overall everything has gone well and Jarno and Ralf felt comfortable and quick in the car so they should be well prepared for the Belgian Grand Prix."
Jarno Trulli
Chassis: TF107/03
Best lap time: 1m 48.491s
Total laps: 76
Total distance: 532.3km
motorsport.com
South Africa: Locally Manufactured Toyota Corollas Head to Europe
As from next year, the South African subsidiary of motor company Toyota is expected to export its locally produced Toyota Corollas from Durban to Europe - a move set to boost the economy of KwaZulu-Natal.
The decision was taken following a meeting on Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan between the provincial government and Toyota representatives.
At the meeting with KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sbu Ndebele, the vice chairperson of Toyota Motor Corporation, Katsuhiro Nakagawa said Toyota South Africa would produce Corollas specifically to be exported to Europe.
Mr Nakagawa announced that about 50 engineers had already been sent to South Africa to help with the manufacturing of the vehicles.
"Toyota is determined to produce more vehicles in South Africa which can be exported to other countries.
"The exporting of vehicles from South Africa to other countries is very important for South Africa's economy. The automotive industry is also important for the development of South Africa," he said.
He said they also wanted an increased presence in Japanese automotive parts suppliers in South Africa as the country was considered to be the gateway to the rest of Africa.
"We want to make our South African plant more competitive compared to Toyota plants in other countries," he said.
In a bid to ensure the competitiveness of their South African plant, he acknowledged that the training of workers would be important to achieve this.
"If we skill more workers, more automotive parts supplier companies will come to South Africa".
He explained that they planned to establish a Toyota Training School in South Africa, which would benefit the company's employees and create a much needed skills base for growth.
"We want to listen to the voice of the workers to be able to produce more vehicles, more efficiently and effectively. Training, development and education of our workforce must be intensified," said Mr Nakagawa.
The production of the latest model of the Toyota Corolla in South Africa is currently proceeding well and will be launched in August this year.
"However, we are trying hard to introduce new models of Toyota to be produced is South Africa as well," he said.
Premier Ndebele appreciated the confidence shown by the company to South Africa, particularly KwaZulu-Natal.
"We appreciate the new investment of more than R4 billion at the plant at Prospecton in Durban. However, we would like to see Toyota producing other automotive components in KwaZulu-Natal as well," he said.
Mr Ndebele said they would welcome the development of an Automotive Supplier Park in the province.
He said it was important to accelerate training of the current and future workforce.
"Continuous training is very important. We have to train all the time. For the market in South Africa, the market in Africa and the market elsewhere, training is important," he said.
allafrica.com
The decision was taken following a meeting on Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan between the provincial government and Toyota representatives.
At the meeting with KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sbu Ndebele, the vice chairperson of Toyota Motor Corporation, Katsuhiro Nakagawa said Toyota South Africa would produce Corollas specifically to be exported to Europe.
Mr Nakagawa announced that about 50 engineers had already been sent to South Africa to help with the manufacturing of the vehicles.
"Toyota is determined to produce more vehicles in South Africa which can be exported to other countries.
"The exporting of vehicles from South Africa to other countries is very important for South Africa's economy. The automotive industry is also important for the development of South Africa," he said.
He said they also wanted an increased presence in Japanese automotive parts suppliers in South Africa as the country was considered to be the gateway to the rest of Africa.
"We want to make our South African plant more competitive compared to Toyota plants in other countries," he said.
In a bid to ensure the competitiveness of their South African plant, he acknowledged that the training of workers would be important to achieve this.
"If we skill more workers, more automotive parts supplier companies will come to South Africa".
He explained that they planned to establish a Toyota Training School in South Africa, which would benefit the company's employees and create a much needed skills base for growth.
"We want to listen to the voice of the workers to be able to produce more vehicles, more efficiently and effectively. Training, development and education of our workforce must be intensified," said Mr Nakagawa.
The production of the latest model of the Toyota Corolla in South Africa is currently proceeding well and will be launched in August this year.
"However, we are trying hard to introduce new models of Toyota to be produced is South Africa as well," he said.
Premier Ndebele appreciated the confidence shown by the company to South Africa, particularly KwaZulu-Natal.
"We appreciate the new investment of more than R4 billion at the plant at Prospecton in Durban. However, we would like to see Toyota producing other automotive components in KwaZulu-Natal as well," he said.
Mr Ndebele said they would welcome the development of an Automotive Supplier Park in the province.
He said it was important to accelerate training of the current and future workforce.
"Continuous training is very important. We have to train all the time. For the market in South Africa, the market in Africa and the market elsewhere, training is important," he said.
allafrica.com
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