Cadillac Ciel: May 2010

Monday, May 31, 2010

NISSAN PATHFINDER FINDS NEW FACE

The new Nissan Pathfinder facelift is now available to South African consumers. First unveiled at the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show just a few months ago, the Pathfinder hopes to do better than its predecessor.

Exterior changes include a new bonnet, a new front grille, different front bumper as well as a new rear bumper. Nissan says the look is cleaner, sportier and more modern.

The interior is now much more luxurious and comfortable, featuring
a number of enhancements for driver and passengers. Included among them are a Premium Infotainment System with SATNAV operated via a high-resolution touch-screen interface and a 40GB hard drive, a BOSE sound system, Bluetooth phone connection and a multi controller.

Nissan was at pains to explain how soft and cushy the materials used inside are. Newly-designed switchgear, revised door trims, new seat fabric and the addition of chrome highlights add to that.

A new 2.5-litre dCi motor has been installed to not only increase performance but to cut down on fuel consumption and C02 emissions as well. Previous sojourns in the Pathfinder, about four years ago, proved a little too costly at the pumps for this journalist. Nissan says the engine produces 140kW of power and 450Nm of torque, very handy for any situation indeed.

An average fuel consumption of 8.2 litres per 100km is claimed while C02 emissions are said to be 224g/km.

“With its generous new equipment levels and perfectly-judged cabin enhancements,” said Terry Mashoko, Nissan SA product manager for Pathfinder, “the Pathfinder is no longer just a tough SUV, but extremely intelligent. A perfect combination of 4X4 strengths with modern automotive comfort and technology, the new Pathfinder will please even the most demanding SUV buyer.”

2010 Nissan Pathfinder Pricing

2.5DCi 4x4 LE manual (R493 600)

2.5DCi 4x4 LE automatic (R508 300)

4.0 V6 4x4 LE automatic (R528 800)

2.5DCi 4x4 LE manual Navigation (R518 600)

2.5DCi 4x4 LE automatic (R533 300)

4.0 V6 4x4 LE automatic Navigation (R553 800)

ENGINE SPECIFICATION YAMAHA YZF R6 2010

this is engine specification of yamaha yzf r6 2010:
Yamaha YZF-R6 is a motorcycle that powere with engine 599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC and 16 titanium valves.
The other specifications of 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 are as the following:
-Final Drive: Chain
-Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 42.5mm
-Compression Ratio 13.1:1
-Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
-Ignition : TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
-Transmission 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch

price list yamaha yzf r6:
The price of Yamaha YZF-R6 MSRP are as the following:
$10,490 (Raven) Available from February 2010
$10,490 (Team Yamaha Blue/White) Available from February 2010
$10,490 (Pearl White) Available from February 2010

Launch Yamaha YZF-R1 2010 and R15 White Body Color

2010 model Yamaha YZF-R1

2010 model Yamaha YZF-R1 will soon be available for booking at all important Yamaha outlets for a price of 12.5 lakhs. in india.

Yamaha R1 2010 specifications:

Engine: 998cc 4 cylinder.

Power: 179.5 bhp at 12500 RPM.

Max torque: 115.5 NM.

6 speed gear box.

Yamaha R15 2010 model

Yamaha R15 2010 model specifications:

149.8CC engine that produces 17bhp@8500rpm and 15nm max torque at 7500 rpm.

Electric start, alloy wheels, 6 gears and disc brake.

Mileage: 45kmpl.

Price of Yamaha R15 2010 White color special edition: 98490/-

Price of Yamaha YZFR1 2010: 12.5 lakhs Ex-showroom Delhi.

YAMAHA R1 2010 SPECIFICATION

Features Yamaha R1 2010

* The YZF-R1 garnered the prestigious award as the 2009 Motorcycle of the Year from Motorcyclist Magazine. The YZF-R1 was chosen for its MotoGP®-inspired engine and chassis technology, and for its luxurious fit and finish.
* Back for 2010, the YZF-R1 is the only production motorcycle with a crossplane crankshaft. Crossplane technology, first pioneered in MotoGP® racing with the M1, puts each piston 90° from the next, with an uneven firing interval of 270°- 180°- 90°- 180°. This uneven order does an amazing thing… it actually lets power build more smoothly. That means smooth roll-on delivery out of the corners, with outstanding tractability, followed by very strong high rpm power. It’s a feeling that’s simply unmatched, like having two engines in one: the low-rpm torquey feel of a twin with the raw, high rpm power of an inline four. This breakthrough technology on the YZF-R1 represents a paradigm shift in both technology and performance.
* This R1 keeps all the technological superiorities developed for its predecessor: YCC-T™ (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) is MotoGP® inspired fly-by-wire technology used to deliver instant throttle response. YCC-I® is Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake which is a variable intake system that broadens the spread of power. The fuel injection system provides optimum air/fuel mixtures for maximum power and smooth throttle response.
* The R1 features Yamaha D-MODE (or drive mode) with rider-selectable throttle control maps to program YCC-T performance characteristics for riding conditions. The standard map is designed for optimum overall performance. The “A” mode lets the rider enjoy sportier engine response in the low- to mid-speed range, and the “B” mode offers response that is somewhat less sharp for riding situations that require especially sensitive throttle operation. Switching maps is as easy as pushing a button on the handlebar switch.
* In keeping with this machine’s exceptional cornering ability and crisp handling, the aluminum frame has been designed to offer exceptional rigidity balance. The rear frame is lightweight Controlled-Fill die-cast magnesium, contributing the optimum mass centralization. Suspension includes SOQI front forks which use one of the tricks developed for our winning MotoGP® bikes: independent damping. The left fork handles compression damping and the right side handles the rebound damping. And the rear shock adopts bottom linkage for optimum suspension characteristics.
* The bodywork does more than add break-away-from-the-crowd styling with its more serious, less busy look. The side fairing is smooth for a sleek appearance. And, instead of the usual four-bulb headlight design, the R1 has only two projector-type bulbs mounted closer to the nose of the bike. This positions ram air ducts closer in for a more compact, smooth look. In addition, the rounded lenses are unique to the supersport industry.

Yamaha R1 2010 Specifications

Engine
Type 998cc, liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valves (titanium intake valves)
Bore x Stroke 78.0mm X 52.2mm
Compression Ratio 12.7:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive #530 O-ring chain

Chassis
Suspension/Front 43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Suspension/Rear Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Brakes/Front Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Tires/Front 120/70ZR17
Tires/Rear 190/55ZR17
Dimensions
Length 81.1 in
Width 28.1 in
Height 44.5 in
Seat Height 32.8 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.8 gal
Fuel Economy** 33 mpg
Wet Weight 454 lb

Other
Primary Reduction Ratio 65/43 (1.512)
Secondary Reduction Ratio 47/17 (2.765)
Gear Ratio – 1st Gear 38/15 (2.533)
Gear Ratio – 2nd Gear 33/16 (2.063)
Gear Ratio – 3rd Gear 37/21 (1.762)
Gear Ratio – 4th Gear 35/23 (1.522)
Gear Ratio – 5th Gear 30/22 (1.364)
Gear Ratio – 6th Gear 33/26 (1.269)

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2010 NEW SUZUKI GSX1250FA TRAVELER

NEW SUZUKI GSX1250FA TRAVELER

SUZUKI GSX1250FA Traveler 2010 is able with 37-liter top box with black awning and acclimation support, from 33-liter saddlebags and windshield with addition capricious for greater aegis from air . For those absent article more, however, Suzuki Italy offers a actual all-encompassing account of alternative accessories, alignment from rear fender to bout the set central bag for panniers through elements such as bracket Navigator, the catchbasin bag (from 7 to 15 / 22 liters) the bolt awning or the aboriginal motorcycle anxiety beacon.

1255 cc, four cylinder, DOHC 16-valve administration and best achievement of 98 hp at 7,500 rpm, the Suzuki FSX1250FA offers a actual acceptable cycle, abnegating the angle elements such as backward angle while no curtailment of such affairs as rear swingarm and monoshock with accelerating linkage, admixture wheels, three-spoke sports tires 120/70-17 "ant. and 180/55-17 "post. advanced anchor discs and 310 mm. Series, such as ABS, including the adjustable bench acme (20 mm) and the centermost stand.

2010 NEW SUZUKI GSX1250FA TRAVELER WALLPAPER

Model Suzuki GSX 1250 FA Traveler Specification
Year 2010

Engine Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity 1254.8
Bore x Stroke 79 x 64 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1

Induction Fuel Injection

Ignition / Starting Digital transistorized / electric

Max Power 98 hp
Max Torque @ 7500 rpm

Transmission / Drive 6 Speed / chain

Front Suspension Tlescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable

Rear Suspension Link-type suspension, 7-way adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable rebound

Front Brakes 2x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers

Rear Brakes Single 240mm disc

Front Tyre 120/70-ZR17

Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR17

Seat Height 805 mm - 825 mm

Dry-Weight 257 kg / 567 lb

Fuel Capacity 19 Litres

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FOURTH PLACE FOR FORD WRC TEAM IN PORTUGAL

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team's Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen finished fourth in Rally de Portugal today after a thrilling three-car battle for the final podium place. After three days of flat-out driving in the hills above the Algarve coastline, the fight for third in this sixth round of the FIA World Rally Championship was only decided on the final 2km speed test inside Faro's soccer stadium this afternoon.

The Finns had settled for fifth in their Ford Focus RS World Rally Car heading into the test, which featured two cars at-a-time racing around a purpose-built track and was broadcast live on Portuguese television. However, when fourth-placed Petter Solberg went off the road in the previous heat and lost 15 seconds, 29-year-old Hirvonen measured his pace in the following duel and climbed to fourth after 18 stages covering 355.32km.

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This rally was played out in high temperatures over demanding gravel roads near the holiday resort of Faro. The heat and the abrasive bedrock, which forms the base of the roads in this area, made it a tough challenge for tyres. Drivers had to skilfully manage tyre wear on their Pirelli Scorpion rubber to ensure they retained as much grip as possible towards the end of the long loops of special stages.

Hirvonen ended Friday's opening leg in fourth but ceded a position on the leaderboard during yesterday's longest day of the rally. The 29-year-old began the final leg this morning as one of three cars chasing the final step on the podium, with less than 22sec covering the trio.

He slashed that gap to less than eight seconds on the opening speed test and the trio began the final country stage covered by just 7.4sec. However, Hirvonen's attacking driving took its toll on his tyres and he realised halfway through that he could not close the gap further. He eased his pace and settled for fifth before the excitement inside the stadium.

"What an amazing end to the rally," he said. "After all the drama on the final stage during the last round in New Zealand, I can't believe that it has happened again here. I couldn't have driven any faster this morning. I gave everything to try to catch the two guys ahead but my rear tyres lost their grip and midway through the stage I called off the attack. I knew I couldn't reach them. It was a difficult rally. I didn't have the pace this weekend to challenge for the win and the rally was tough on tyres.

"I tried a different approach this weekend. I was less aggressive, letting my driving flow rather than pushing too much. I thought my driving was good and the car handled well, but the times weren't fast enough. The result wasn't good from a championship point of view but we've done six rallies and there are seven more to come so there's still everything to fight for," added Hirvonen.

Team-mates Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila were unable to restart under SupeRally rules this morning following yesterday's accident, in which they hit a tree at 110kph. The rear of their Ford Focus RS WRC was too badly damaged to repair.

Abu Dhabi's Khalid Al Qassimi and Michael Orr finished ninth in the team's third car.

BP Ford Abu Dhabi team director Malcolm Wilson reflected on a 'disappointing' weekend for the team. "What happened on the final stage proved once again how this sport delivers incredible drama. It also shows that the small, spectator-friendly tests can be just as important as the longer stages out in the country. After a great win in New Zealand earlier this month, this didn't go the way we planned but we have to accept that."

Gerard Quinn, Ford of Europe's motorsport chief, said: "We can't escape the fact that we didn't enjoy as good a weekend as we had hoped. We now have six weeks before the season restarts and we'll use that time to work as hard as we can to try to regain the form that has already brought the team two victories this season," he said.

News from other Ford teams

Stobart M-Sport Ford drivers Matthew Wilson and Scott Martin finished sixth in a Focus RS World Rally Car, climbing a place after team-mates Henning Solberg and Ilka Minor retired with alternator failure on the second stage this morning. Munchi's Ford drivers Federico Villagra and Jorge Perez Companc won their battle for eighth place with Al Qassimi after starting the day tied on time. In the S-WRC support series the Ford Fiesta S2000 claimed first and second places. Jari Ketomaa and Mika Stenberg beat Spain's Xevi Pons and Alex Haro by more than 3min 30sec. Pons retains the series lead.

Next round

After a summer break, the championship restarts with Rally Bulgaria's debut appearance in the WRC. The all-asphalt rally is based in the ski resort of Borovets on 8 -11 July.

Final positions
1. S Ogier/J Ingrassia                 FRA             Citroen C4              3hr 51min 16.1sec
2. S Loeb/D Elena                      FRA             Citroen C4              3hr 51min 24.0sec
3. D Sordo/M Marti                     ESP             Citroen C4              3hr 52min 33.7sec
4. M Hirvonen/J Lehtinen               FIN             Ford Focus RS   3hr 52min 48.1sec
5. P Solberg/P Mills                   NOR             Citroen C4              3hr 52min 51.8sec
6. M Wilson/S Martin           GBR             Ford Focus RS   3hr 58min 26.2sec
7. M Østberg/J Andersson               NOR             Subaru Impreza 3hr 58min 44.4sec
8. F Villagra/J Perez Companc ARG             Ford Focus RS   4hr 01min 52.2sec
9. K Al Qassimi/M Orr          UAE             Ford Focus RS   4hr 02min 11.9sec
10 K Räikkönen/K Lindström              FIN             Citroen C4              4hr 02min 50.4sec

Drivers
1. S Loeb                      126pts
2. S Ogier                       88pts
3. M Hirvonen            76pts
4. J-M Latvala           72pts
5. P Solberg                     63pts
6. D Sordo                       49pts

Manufacturers
1. Citroen Total               189pts
2. BP Ford Abu Dhabi           163pts
3. Citroen Junior              106pts
4. Stobart M-Sport Ford          84pts
5. Munchi's Ford                 40pts

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