Ferrari Special Eric Clapton $5 Millions

The world's leading supercar manufacturer, Ferrari created a vehicle that displaysonly one specifically for a British musician, Eric Clapton.

Reported by Autoblog, Monday, May 28, 2012, Ferrari, named SP12 EC programis the result of cooperation between Ferrari and Pininfarina Special Projects.

This car is a true Italian 458 is packed with new body panels with BB output 512models inspired the late '70s until the early 80s where Clapton have up to 3 units.

Guitarist who is known by the nickname Slowhand has been asked to make a variant Ferrari Italy Ferrari 458 with a V12 engine. Whereas 458 Italian V8engines. But Ferrari does not meet the demand in particular.

Ferrari did not disclose how much the price was the only model SP12 EC Clapton, but predicted a rare super car is priced in the range of 3 million pounds sterling, or about 5 Miliions dollars.

Known, the new Ferrari serves two special order in which the first is the F430 SP1to a Japanese conglomerate 2008 and Ferrari P540 superfast Aperta in 2009.Ferrari orders "guitar god" is on display at the London showroom Ferrari, HROwen.

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The Most Populer Hybrid Car

Japan's largest automaker, Toyota Motor Company (TMC) is increasingly affirming itself as the largest hybrid car manufacturer in the world. That is evidenced by the nicks hybrid sales exceeding four million units in April.Launched Inautonews, Thursday, May 24, 2012, the first hybrid vehicle Toyota Coaster Hybrid EV is a bus which was launched in 1997. Toyota then started to launch the Prius in Japan in December 1997, while in Europe, North America and other countries beginning in 2000.In the European market alone, hybrid cars capable of 423 000 units sold, while the UK as one of the largest market of hybrid vehicles to absorb as much as 94 000 units.Japanese auto giant has been selling cars Hybrid besutannya in nearly 89 countries. Until the first half of 2012, hybrid cars have accounted for 15 percent of global sales of TMC.Toyota's track record ditorehakn quite encouraging, considering the world's consumers do not entirely accept the dual propulsion vehicles are sourced.Hybrid car sales boom can not be separated from the contribution of variants of the Prius. The second generation of this car appeared in 2003. Many consumers are starting kesengsem with the Prius, not to mention top celebrities like Cameron Diaz and Leonardo Di Caprio.Positive response from the market, whipped up Toyota to bring back the third-generation Prius in 2009. Some of the changes made Toyota started in terms of design and features. Engine capacity of 1,500 cc was swelled to 1,700 cc. Read the full review greatness Gen 3 Prius here.Unfortunately, the existence of hybrid cars in Indonesia can be spelled out very rare, in contrast to other countries, namely Japan and Malaysia, which had already entered the era of hybrid cars.A very expensive price tag is still a major obstacle for consumers in the country could have a car. Just a note, a third-generation Prius priced at Rp599 million.But lately, as rising world fuel prices, the government gave the signal to provide incentives on hybrid cars. Switch to hybrid, profit or maimed?

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BMW X-3 Ready To Launch

BMW X3 xDrive20i petrol four-cylinder engine brings the latest generation capacity of two liters and TwinPower Turbo technology, combined with a turbocharger TwinScroll with Valvetronic, Double-VANOS, and High Precision Injection. This engine produces 184 hp power at 5000 rpm with maximum torque of 270 Nm between 1250 to 4500 rpm. With this engine, the car only takes 8.6 seconds to sped up to speeds of 100 miles per hour from a standstill. The maximum speed reached 210 km per hour. As for the consumption of fuel, this car only requires one liter to reach a distance of 13.3 km, with CO2 emissions of 175 g / km. While the BMW X3 xDrive20d engine carrying capacity of two-liter four-cylinder engine with a turbocharger and an aluminum crankcase and common rail direct injection. This machine is capable of producing maximum power 184 hp at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 380 Nm between 1750 and 2750 rpm. Acceleration from rest to a speed of 100 km per hour can be achieved in just 8.5 seconds, with a maximum speed of 210 km per hour. BMW X3 xDrive20d comes with a new record efficiency of fuel consumption of 17.9 km / l and CO2 emissions of 147 g / km.

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The Most Popular Car On Facebook

Having managed to beat Toyota as a brand of high-value automotive, BMW returned to success as a car brand that successfully penetrate the 10 million Like the official fanpage. Based on statistics from ZoomSphere, fanpage current BMW-202 ranks the world in terms of the acquisition of the number of fans on Facebook. Of this achievement for BMW, because it became the first automotive brand in the world that managed to penetrate the 10 million fans on Facebook. BMW acquired the incision is still a long way when compared to Facebook fanpage which is ranked first with 67,069,129 Like the world, followed fanpage Like Youtube with 58,000,446 and Eminen in third place with a number of 57,402,838 Like. Previously, the results of a survey of global consultancy in the United States, the Millward Brown BrandZ, establish BMW as the world's most valuable brand in the category. In 2010, BMW really had occupied the throne. But back to Toyota captured the following year. And now, BMW again took the title as a brand that has the highest value. While Toyota had to settle for second.

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Ultimate Jaguar Throughout History

British automaker, Jaguar released the most luxurious cars ever made, XJUltimate. Sedan is released into the market at a price of U.S. $ 515 thousand or about Rp 4, 6 billion.

This car is designed to pamper the passengers, especially the rear-row passengers. The back seat of a car designed in detail with premium leather lining.When tired, passengers will be massaged by the seat.

In the back seat, there is also a table that can be used for a variety of situations, for example, to sign a particular file. This table can also be used as a pedestal to puta drinking glass of champagne. Because a pair of champagne glasses areavailable below.

Passengers in the back row are also provided with a keyboard when iPad want to surf to the virtual world. More obvious with the convenience of a 20-speaker audiodevices and LED lighting. Not to forget the suspension of applications that can reduce road vibrations to the support rim 20 inches.

In the sector of kitchen spur, Jaguar supercharged engine configured to provide a capacity of 3.0 liter V6 engine with a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 and a capacity of3.0 liter turbocharged engine which are all paired with 8-speed transmission.

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Nissan Evalia Passenger Cabin

After testing the ability of Nissan Evalia directly behind the wheel, do not complete it if felt to be a new passenger MPV from Nissan.

When sitting in the middle of the first time, the AC was on the first level. Gusts ofcold air was soft enough to the middle cabin. Roomy enough space on the second line, and passengers can move freely. Unfortunately, the glass window of thismanual bertansmisi Evalia SV could not be opened.

Satisfied in the middle cabin, testers try to swap places with a passenger seatfeeling in the third row. Initially quite narrow for passengers with more height 170 cm. But, it turns the rear seat can be adjusted (forward-backward), to find the position ternyaman.

AC Blowing in the first level is also not so pronounced in the back seat of this.However, once coupled to the second level, a new cold feels good. Nissan doesnot Evalia SV is equipped with double blower air-conditioning.

Suspension showed a fairly good performance. Reinforced shock MacPhersonfront and a leaf (leaf spring), in sectors hit by the back of each hole can besuppressed well.

Although not equipped with features such as the highest type, SV Evalia quite able to provide more comfort. However, for those who want more can add optionalservices such as fog lamp and side glass that can be opened. Surely by adding a surcharge.

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Toyota New Land Cruiser 200

Toyota launched the latest generation of cars legendary New Land Cruiser 200 inJakarta, Tuesday (04/17/2012). This latest generation of Land Cruiser has two fullspec and standard variants. To type the full spec released at a price of USD 1.475billion and $ 1.185 billion for the standard type.

New Land Cruiser amplified Common Rail diesel engines 4.5 liter (1VD-FTV) withintercooler. With eight-cylinder engine type, the system DOHC, 32 valves. The totalpower that can be sprayed to achieve 235 PS at 3200 RPM and the engine speedreaches a maximum torque of 62.8 kgm at 1800-2200 RPM. Engine combinedwith a six-speed automatic transmission.

Double wishbone front suspension uses a variant KDDS for full spec. 4 link coilrear suspension with lateral rod right and KDDS. Front and rear brake disc systemwith a multi-terrain ABS. Fuel tank capacity capable of accommodating 93 liters ofdiesel fuel types. Tire size 285, 60R, the ring wheel 18.

Go to the interior, seven-passenger car uses a system of four-zone climate controlair conditioning in order to maintain passenger comfort. Audio system with 14speaker JBL audio with CD and MP3. Rear passengers also get entertainmentwith a nine-inch screen. Two rows of rear seats can be folded if you want to get a wider luggage space. Land Cruiser is also equipped primarily to the engine start and stop, and the sun roof.

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The Most Expensive Car

The cost of a luxury car does not end with the purchase price. That's just the beginning for you to continue to spend more money when it already has it. According to The Huffington Post, Thursday, May 24, 2012, the cost of car ownership is often far in excess of what consumers think. The cost question is the cost of repairs, fuel, and insurance. Even during the five years of ownership, the buyer must prepare a cost of about U.S. $ 245,000 for maintenance costs, U.S. $ 10,000 for insurance, and U.S. $ 15,000 for fuel.

Here's the full list of cars that are very expensive to have:



1. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

German-made luxury cars are sold with a tag of U.S. $ 210,000. While the cost ofmaintenance for 5 years after the cost of insurance and others at U.S. $ 250,000.Nevertheless, it remains the best-selling car in the market and become the target of the super-rich people in the world.


2. Audi R8 
The second rank was occupied by German-made cars. In the U.S., the Audi R8has a price of about U.S. $ 170,175. As for treatment after the 5-year cost U.S. $ 193,500. Certainly much more expensive than the purchase price.

3. BMW Alpina B7

This limited edition car has a price of U.S. $ 133,000. In terms of insurance andmaintenance costs for 5 years, the BMW Alpina B7 to cost more than the pricewhen you make it up.

4. Mercedes Benz Cl-Class

Has exclusive car maintenance and insurance costs are quite expensive. Kirasannot say how much those costs. But it was so expensive, these car sales continue to decline. In 2007 a ​​total registration of as many as 3200 units, whereas in 2011 only280 units.

5. Mercedes-Benz SL 550

This position is again occupied by Mercedes Benz. The high purchase price,maintenance costs, and insurance make this deserted German sedan carenthusiasts. Of pendaftara 5600 units in 2007 to 1,500 units in 2011.

6. Lexus LS 600hL

Hybrid sedans on the market since 2006 has a base price of U.S. $ 119,019.Care costs and insurance for five years from the most expensive Lexus series iscomparable to the purchase price.

7. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
 
SUV this one has the most expensive meal expenses BBB. During the five-yearfuel costs to be incurred is U.S. $ 23,500. Mercedes-Benz G-Class has a tag of U$ 125,000.

8. BMW ActiveHybrid 7

In terms of fuel consumption, this car is very efficient. But the cost of maintenanceand insurance for five years is more expensive than the purchase price. This car isoffered at a price of U $ 101,000 while the cost of maintenance and insurance of U.S. $ 122,000.

9. range Rover
 
From the list, this British-made car has the most expensive repair costs U.S. $ 4,214 over five years.

10. Nissan GT-R
 
Japanese cars are priced at U.S. $ 92,000. Whereas treatment for 5 yearsmenelaan cost U.S. $ 10,043. GT-R also has the highest cost in terms ofinsurance, namely U $ 22,334 for five years.

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