See and hear this custom, V12 Lamborghini powered bike

It’s hard to tame insanity, and after the Chevrolet V8 powered Boss Hoss motorcycle, it was only a matter of time before somebody put a V12 engine into a bike. At a recent event called Caffeine and Octane, which takes place once a month in Alpharetta, Georgia, this monstrous, V12 Lamborghini  powered bike was seen. More details are scarce, but we do know how it sounds. It’s also fully-functional, besides having a really tough time justifying its existence.

The cynosure of all eyes at the event, the bike looks massive, and unusually long, because of its preposterous V12 heart- which meant that the handlebars and the minimalist instrument console had to be shifted aft, almost in the center of the behemoth. The owner (apparently) took a moment and cranked it up, and rest assured, it sounds unmistakably exotic and so V12.

Mahindra XUV 500 facelift; launch soon

For 2015, Mahindra will continue to be bullish with its best-selling XUV 500 brand, with the launch of a face-lifted model, along with the introduction of an automatic transmission, with a diesel-hybrid variant to follow thereafter. As for the face-lift, these clearer spy shots point out to the following changes:

• New front fascia including re-worked toothy grille, re-sculpted bonnet and a tweaked bumper.
• Newly designed 5-spoke alloy wheels.
• Slightly revised tail gate design.
• Mildly altered dashboard design.

Mechanically, the XUV 500 facelift will continue to be powered by a the same 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine outputting a maximum power of 140 bhp @ 3750 rpm and a peak torque of 330 Nm between 1600 and 2800 rpm. Mated to a 6 speed manual gearbox, the XUV500 face-lift will continue with the current 2WD and 4WD options. The face-lift might add a slight tune to to drive-train for better performance and fuel economy, apart from the introduction of an automatic transmission*. Also, the auto gearbox would reportedly be available only with the top-end W8 4WD variant.

*The automatic transmission will reportedly be the same Aisin 6-speed unit that debuted with the recently launched SsangYong Tivoli compact SUV.

Hyundai Elite i20 Cross launch in April; ix25 launch around Diwali

Based on the Elite i20, the India specific (for now) Crossover will feature a slightly raised ride height, body cladding, new alloy wheels & tires and a pair of roof rails, apart from minor changes in interior trim. Supposedly scheduled for a next month unveiling, the upcoming pseudo-crossover will take on others of its ilk, including Fiat Avventura, Toyota Etios Cross, VW Cross Polo and the upcoming Maruti SX4 S-Cross. Powering the vehicle could be the same engine options – 1.2-litre Kappa2 petrol and 1.4-litre CRDi diesel, both sourced from the Elite i20.

As for the compact SUV, expect the GCi to get the 83PS 1.2 liter petrol and 90PS 1.4 liter diesel engines, offered in the i20 as well (unconfirmed). The petrol engine will come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox while the diesel will get a 6-speed manual. The top end variant of the car could feature a panoramic sunroof, LED DRLs, a touchscreen multimedia system, cruise control, Keyless Go, parking camera and a whole host of safety features.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum: Home to the best motorcycle collection in the world

Adventure junkies visit places where they can jump off a plane and take a feel of how it feels when you are about to die. The more naughty, pot bellied types are on a constant hunt to find cheap air tickets to Bangkok, while visiting Amsterdam or the Sin City is on their bucket list. Women dream of spending their entire life shopping at the Portobello Street, closer home, they might even spend an entire day at Fashion Street, hunting for a hair-clip which made an appearance in their dream.

Some travel across the globe to find their gods, restore their faith and worship the almighty. For some, motorcycling is a religion and no other god is bigger than the god of speed, a god who only accepts his offerings in the form of a fast travelling machine. These saints can meditate for centuries on the saddle, making saddle sore appear like a joke. What happens if such species are let loose in an enclosed space, which houses the best and perhaps the largest collection of motorcycles in the world.

The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is home to the world’s best motorcycle collection and has over 1200 vintage and modern motorcycles and racecars in their inventory. They also have the largest collection of Lotus cars as well as other significant makes. There are approximately 600 of the 1200 motorcycles on display at any given time and bikes range from 1902 to current-year production. The collection boasts of bikes from over 20 countries representing 200 different manufacturers and bikes have been purchased from as far away as Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden, but also as close as down the street. The museum displays common street bikes as well as rare one-off Gran Prix race machinery. The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is located at the 830 acre Barber Motorsports Park, which also includes a world class 2.38 mile racetrack.

If you ever have to make the pilgrimage, below is the address:

6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway,

Birmingham, AL 35094,

United States

All-New Ford GT Supercar Debuts in Detroit

It’s hard to believe that we’re staring at an all-new, 600-plus-hp Ford GT. Not only because we thought a new Guns N’ Roses album would come out before we’d see a second coming of the GT, but also because we never thought a Ford GT could look so swoopy, so exotic, and so sexy without losing its signature, “See what America can do, Ferrari?” vibe.

Got carbon fiber?

“If you could use innovation to build the ultimate Ford Performance vehicle, what would it be?” asks Ford CEO Mark Fields. The all-new Ford GT, which Fields says goes into production next year, is more exotic than we could’ve expected, but the styling isn’t so out-there Italian that the GT isn’t recognizable as America’s supercar sweetheart.

The carbon-fiber tub mates with aluminum front and rear subframes, all wrapped in carbon-fiber body panels. From straight on, the car has a bit of a flower petal shape, with a narrow nose that blossoms out at the wide windshield and roof before slimming back down at the engine cover. The Ford GT is über wide and über low, its roofline sitting about four feet off the pavement. It has active aerodynamics and deep gouges in its sides that help funnel air, à la Ferrari F12berlinetta. Massive air vents feed the front-mounted radiators, and the dual center-exit exhaust looks fantastic between the rear LED circle taillights.

Upcoming Bentley luxury SUV named Bentayga, teaser released

Luxury car maker Bentley has officially revealed the name of its SUV that would be revealed later this year. This upcoming luxury SUV will be called as Bentley Bentayga. This SUV will be able to introduce Bentley’s modern British luxury to limitless destinations with an impressive combination of on and off road performance.

The natural world, along with the company’s founder, inspired its name. Crowning the Northern Hemisphere, to the north of Bentley’s birthplace in England, is the dramatic beauty of the Taiga, the world’s largest transcontinental snowforest. To the south, the rugged peak of the Roque Bentayga in the subtropical Canary Islands draws attention from all directions and a challenging climb rewards with spectacular panoramic views of a rich and diverse landscape.

Speaking about the Bentayga, Wolfgang Dürheimer, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, said, “Bentayga is a name that reflects what we know our SUV will do better than any other car in the world – combine the best automotive luxury with outstanding performance to take the Bentley experience to new environments.”

The new Bentley Bentayga will be revealed later in 2015, and go on sale in 2016.

Stay tuned to Motoroids for more updates from the motoring industry

NAIAS (Detroit) 2015: Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE Concept

The 2015 North American International Motor Show in Detroit saw Volkswagen debut its Cross Coupe GTE Concept. The Cross Coupe GTE is the third concept from Volkswagen previewing its upcoming , 7 -seat, production crossover, and as such it bears a resemblance to the original CrossBlue and the CrossBlue Coupe shown at the 2013 Los Angeles show.

In its third iteration, the front end gives a better idea of what to expect from the production seven-seater when it commences production at VW’s Chattanooga plant by the end of 2016. The imposing, twin slat grille is flanked by slim all-LED illumination, while the concept’s overhangs give it off-road-worthy ramp break-over, approach, and departure angles. Aggressive front bumper work reminisces the Mercedes-AMG style, while at the back there are Volvo-style horizontal taillights and a skid-plate with an integrated diffuser. The crossover rides on 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 285/40-size tires.

The interiors of the Cross Coupe GTE also previews VW’s future design language, and draws inspiration from the German Bauhaus design movement. Like on the Gold R Touch concept showcased at CES 2015, nearly all controls are implemented via touchscreens and sensor switches. While the center console is dominated by a large 10.1-inch touchscreen, the conventional instrument cluster goes for a toss and has also been replaced by another 12.3-inch screen with 1440×540 pixel resolution, which Volkswagen calls the Active Info Display.

The gesture control functionality from the Golf R Touch has also been implemented here, with proximity sensors placed in the cabin to pick up specific movements. For example, passengers can swipe through the air to browse and play songs. Depending on the driving profile selected (Snow, Sport, On-Road, or Off-Road), the look of the screen and graphics will change. Navigation can be displayed in two or three dimensions. With the 3D view selected, three or more maps can float above one another, each showing something different — from Points of Interest to directions to altitude. The instrument display is a 12.3-inch screen , and graphics that change depending on mode selected.

Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II launched in New Delhi

Following the launch of Ghost Series II in Mumbai last November, Rolls-Royce rolled into the Indian capital last evening and received a gala reception at The Grand New Delhi. The event was attended by Delhi’s A-listers in the corporate fraternity and society. It also witnessed, one of the first and the youngest owner of the Ghost Series II, Paras Gupta, Director Mothers Pride, from New Delhi, felicitated by the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars team at the event. The Series II retails INR Rs 4.5 crore (ex-showroom India).

Mechanically, the Ghost Series II remains similar to the outgoing version. So, the Ghost Series II comes with a 6.6-litre twin turbocharged V12 engine that puts out 563 bhp of power and 780 Nm of torque. The V12 is mated to the same 8-speed ZF automatic transmission that was found on the previous model. This ultra-luxury car accelerates from naught to 60 mph in 4.9 sec (0-100 km/h 5.0 sec) and has a governed top speed of 155 mph / 250 kph. Rolls Royce has also equipped the Ghost Series II with new rear axle bearings, revised struts and wheel dampers.

Design

• A contemporary re-imagining of Ghost’s front face, re-engineered and re-designed LED headlights are framed by day-time running lights.
• Revised surface treatments including re-sculptured bumpers that present a wider, more dynamic stance.
• A new bonnet design featuring tapered ‘wake channel’ emanating from the Spirit of Ecstasy that hints at Ghost Series II’s dynamism.
• The waft line leans further forwards, giving further expression to Ghost’s dynamic driving experience.
• New paint and wheel options giving customers greater scope for Bespoke personalization.

Interior design

• Re-designed front seats include electronically adjustable thigh supports and depth adjustment. Rear seats have been subtly re-angled to augment effortless communication with fellow passengers.
• The clock fascia and instrument dials are enhanced with the addition of polished metal chaplets that evoke premium watch design.
• Option of extending natural grain leather to the A and C pillars.
• The scope for Bespoke customisation is extended with the introduction of two new, exquisitely crafted veneers: Paldao and Walnut Burr Crossband.

Technological and engineering enhancements

• Re-designed LED headlights incorporating the latest technologies. A whiter, brighter light augments driver safety whilst electronic reflectors move in the direction of travel in response to steering-wheel turns. New anti-glare technology deflects light when a car approaches in the other direction, giving Ghost Series II drivers the benefit of full-beam headlights at all times.
• Suspension enhancements include re-engineered front and rear struts, new steering gear and adjusted dampers that increase the car’s cornering ability when the Dynamic Driving Package is specified.
• New hydraulic rear axle bearings enhance ride quality and rear stability whilst reducing vibrations and cabin intrusions.
• All Ghost Series II motor cars feature Satellite Aided Transmission as standard – a technology that utilizes GPS and mapping data to ensure the car is always in the correct gear when negotiating turns, motorway exists and roundabouts.

Technical Specifications:

Engine
Displacement	6592cc
Type	V12 48-valves
Stroke	88.3mm
Bore	89.0mm
Power	563 bhp
Torque	780 Nm
Transmission	ZF 8HP90
Dimensions
Length	5399mm (Standard)5569mm (Extended Wheelbase)
Width	1948mm
Height	1550mm
Wheelbase	3295mm (Standard)3465mm (Extended Wheelbase)
Turning Circle	14 meters
Boot Space	490 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity	82.5 litres
Claimed Fuel Consumption
City	21.4 litres/100 kms
Highway	9.8 litres/100 kms

Formula 1 Car Facts

• Approximate 80,000 components come together to make an F1 car. The cars have to be assembled with cent per cent accuracy. If it were assembled 99.9% correctly, it would go on the track with 80 components wrongly placed.
• F1 car engines complete their life in about two hours of racing. 
• An F1 engine usually revs up to 18000 rpm. This means that the piston travels up and down 300 times a second. Road car engines rev up to 6000 rpm at max.
• The brake discs in an F1 car have to withstand the operating temperature of approximately 1000 degrees Centigrade. They are made of carbon fibre which is much harder than steel and has a higher melting point.
• The brake discs in an F1 car have to withstand the operating temperature of approximately 1000 degrees Centigrade. They are made of carbon fibre which is much harder than steel and has a higher melting point.
• An F1 car can accelerate from 0 to 160 kph and decelerate back to 0 in just four seconds.
• Pit stop crews take only 3 seconds to refuel and change tyres.
• The cars can be refueled at 12 liters per second.

Turbocharhger

                  

A turbocharger or turbo is a forced induction device used to allow more power to be produced or an engine for a given size. A turbocharger engine can be more powerful and efficient than a naturally aspirated engine because the turbine forces more intake air, proportionately more fuel into the combustion chamber than if atmospheric pressure alone is used. Turbo are commonly used in trucks, cars, trains and construction equipment engine. Turbo are popularly used with otto and diesel cycle internal combustion engine. 

Honda Introduces Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control System

Honda CR-V

Here is another piece of technology that would make your driving experience even more effortless and safer. Honda will soon introduce world’s first predictive cruise control system. Known as Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (i-ACC), this new system will be capable of foreseeing and automatically reacting to other vehicles ‘cutting-in’ to the equipped vehicle’s lane.

Based on real-world research of typical European driving styles, i-ACC uses a camera and radar to sense the position of other vehicles on the road. It then applies an algorithm to predict the likelihood of vehicles in neighbouring lanes cutting-in by evaluating relations between multiple vehicles, enabling the equipped vehicle to react quickly, safely and comfortably. i-ACC recognises the side of the road you are driving on whether in the UK or on the continent and automatically detects which neighbouring vehicle is the most critical to be aware of at any given moment.

The new i-ACC system is able to compute the likelihood of a cut-in up to five seconds before it occurs, and is therefore designed to react very smoothly so as not to startle the driver, who might not yet be aware of the imminent cut-in. In this case the system applies just a mild brake initially, with an icon appearing on the driver display , informing the driver why a slow-down occurs. It then proceeds to apply a stronger brake to adapt the velocity to keep a safe distance.

kawasaki Ninja H2

Ninja H2

Kawasaki’s dealership has confirmed that they are accepting bookings for Rs 10 lakh. Now if that amount took you by surprise, the Rs 32 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) price for the bike will probably have you skip a heartbeat. There's one more catch: the first batch had five bikes, of which four have already been booked, and the booking is open only for the next two days. That leaves you with less than 48 hours to grab that last bike. Kawasaki will deliver these bikes by March 2015.

Specifications :-
Type ............................................................... Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke in line Four
Displacement ................................................. 998cc
Compression Ratio ........................................ 8.5:1
Value System ................................................. DOHC 16 Valves
Transmission .................................................. 6 Speed , return,dog ring
Clutch ............................................................. Wet multi-disc manual
Overall Length ............................................... 2085mm
Wheel Base .................................................... 1455mm
Fuel Capacity ................................................. 17 liters

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Electronic Brake Force Distribution

Electronic brake force distribution is an automobile technology that automatically varies the amount of brake force applied to each of a vehicle's wheel based on road conditions. 

It is coupled with anti lock braking system and It is based on the principle that total vehicle weight is not evenly distributed over the wheels.

Some of the wheels carries more weight than other wheels so to distribute equal amount of weight to each wheel electronic brake force distribution system is being used in the modern cars. 

EBD not only detects how much weight is being distributed to each wheels but at same time changes the amount of power sent to each wheels on by instant to instant basis.