Sunday, March 16, 2008

Force India-FI Racing


Formula 1 Racing


Team:FORCE INDIA(former Spyker)
Owner:Vijay Mallya
Drivers:Giancarlo Fisichella(Italy) & Adrian Sutil(Germany)
Chief Technical Officer:Mike Gascoyne
Current Results:Just started.
The Billioner Vijay Mallya had a passion for race driving which led him to buy the former formula 1 team Spyker.Its recent budget is $106 million and hopes to be the top ten team in the coming times.However currently not performing very well in their first ever race,well it was a known fact that they dont expect much in the current season.They have high hopes for coming Malaysian circuit.
some Facts about FI racing:
  • There are more than 1000 parts in an F1 car.
  • One engine is used only for two races.
  • During the Monaco Grand Prix, cars change gears around 3,100 times.
  • The oldest race winner was Italian Luigi Fagioli in 1951, aged 53 years and 22 days

Vijay mallya is also the owner of an established airliner "Kingfisher Airlines".

He is the owner of Kingfisher Beer and is a big Liquor Baron.

He is a Phd in chemistry and a very lively person who believe in living life kingsize.



Friday, March 14, 2008

BMW 1 Series Coupe 128i




2008 BMW 1 Series Coupe 128i
MSRP: $28,600-$34000 (Estimated)
Year:2008
Average User RatingOverall-very good
Satisfaction -very satisfied
Appearance -Class on its own
Comfort -excellent
Performance-after all german engineering
Value -very good for value.


Standard Engine:3.0L I6, 24 valve, 230 hp @ 6500 rpm
6 speed manual (standard) or 6 speed automatic transmission
Not Available city / Not Available hwy
Green Rating: Unavailable

Key Standard Features:
• AM/FM Radio With 205-Watts and 10 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
• 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags

Standard Features: Mechanical FeaturesTransmission
• 6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive

Steering
• Tilt Steering Column
• Power Engine Speed Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
• Telescopic Steering Column

Suspension• Independent Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
• Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock
Absorbers
• Rear Stabilizer Bar
Electrical
• Battery
• Cigarette Lighter
• Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
• Sirius(R) Satellite Radio, Audio, Telephone and Security Pre-Wiring

Braking & Traction• 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• Front Power Ventilated Disc and Rear Power Ventilated Disc Brakes
• Traction Control
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via ABS and Traction Control Measures Steering Wheel Angle, Yaw Rate, Wheel Speed and Lateral Acceleration
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution
• Rear Electronic Limited Slip Differential
• Electronic Brake Assistance

Safety• Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
• Trunk Anti-Trap Device
• Driver Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
• Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight
• Front Passenger Airbag With Dual Threshold, Dual Stage Deployment
• Head Protection System (HPS) Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
• Front Passenger and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
• Front and Rear Crumple Zones
• Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
• Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
• Side Guard Door Beams

Anti-Theft & Locks
• Radio Anti-Theft
• Power Door Locks Operated Via Internal Switch
• Selective Unlocking
• Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Double Locking and Engine Immobilizer
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
• Remote Fuel Door Release


Seats• Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Armrest
• Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Dual Adjustable Seat Height and Manually Adjustable Headrests
• Rear Seat Pass Through
• Leatherette Seats

Storage• Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
• 2 Front; 2 Cupholders Total
• Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
• Lockable Glovebox
• Rear Armrest Storage

Instrumentation• Cruise Control
• Check Control Vehicle Monitor System With Pictogram Display Warning Lights Include Brake Fluid, Oil Levels, Door or Trunk/Tailgate Ajar, and Defective Interior and Exterior Lighting
• Exterior Temperature Gauge
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Phone
• 8000-RPM Tachometer
• Tire Pressure Monitor
• Trip Computer With Miles To Empty and Fuel Range Remaining
• Service Interval Indicator For Oil Quality
Exterior Lighting
• Halogen Headlights
• Variable Intensity Brake Lights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Front Halogen Foglights
• Automatic Headlights

Wheels & Tires• SBRP205/50R17, All-Season Tires
• Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 7-In.
• Run Flat Tires
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers• Front Tinted Glass
• Manual Sunshade Located On Moonroof
• Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors
• Front Power Windows With One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down
• Rear Window Defroster
• Front Dual Sunvisors
• Heated Washer System
• Rain Sensing Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish• Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
• Front Air Dam
• Chrome Located On Exhaust Pipes

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