When AMG Decided that they werent quite pushing the standard mercedes lumps hard enough, they went one better and introduced a hardcore range of uber-mercs carrying the 'Black Series' legend...

So when the Black Series tag is introduced to the CLK what exactly does this comprise of? Well...let us enlighten you... For a start, this is the very same car used in the current season of F1...No, not Hamilton's MP4-23 McLaren Racer, but this is the official Road going version of the safety car used to shepherd the guys round the track when things get a bit 'lairy'...

Against the clock this CLK delivers, demolishing the 0-62mph sprint in just 4.3 seconds, while charging on to an limited 186mph, this time aided by 500bhp that AMG have squeezed out of the 6.2-litre V8. Let's face it, this is a sensational-looking beast with a performance to match! Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear fame very recently declared this as 'one of the best cars in the world'.

The best news is we know of one that's available right now...for £104,995 you can have a BRAND NEW unregistered, Obsidian Black version all for yourself. This is one of the ultimate Road-going Track cars which can easily be mentioned in the same breath as the 911 GT3's of this world. If you are genuinely interested in purchasing this superb piece of automotive history, please call us on -01474 854490 or drop us a line to sales@TheCarSpy.Net

Ela é a primeira da lista e uma das maravilhosas máquinas que o grupo de ladrões do filme roubou.O Aston Martin DB7 foi o primeiro modelo desenvolvido pela Ford Motor Company, e ocupa o primeiro lugar em vendas entre todos os Aston Martin já produzidos.

O DB7 Foi projetado para substituir o Aston Martin V8( de 20 anos de idade). Foi feito principalmente com recursos do Jaguar e teve o apoio financeiro da Ford, proprietária da Aston Martin desde 1988. A plataforma DB7 é uma evolução da linha Jaguar XJS, entretanto com muitas alterações.

Ele tem um refinado motor de seis cilindros em linha. turbinado com um supercharger Eaton. A aceleração é melhor descrita como rápida; o DB7 é pesado demais para ser veloz. Um forte chamariz é a sedutora carroceria. A mistura de painéis de aço e materiais compostos é exclusiva do Aston Martin DB7.

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El DualMod es un campeonato de 12 fechas, que tiene la particularidad de que se disputa con dos tipos de autos, muy diferentes entre sí por lo demás: en una carrera usamos los monoplazas de la GP2 Series, y a la carrera siguiente usamos los carrozados de la V8 Supercars.

Haciendo un resumen de lo que llevamos de campeonato:

• Primera fecha con los GP2 en Indianapolis, un 18º lugar entre más de 30, aunque con auto para un top-10.
• Segunda fecha con los V8SC en el Fuji Speedway, terminé quinto!!!!
• Tercera fecha (GP2) en Montreal, abandono cuando venía noveno.
• Cuarta fecha (V8SC) en Curitiba, terminé 17º
• Quinta fecha (GP2) en el Hungaroring, ni siquiera corrí :D
• Sexta fecha (V8SC) en Brno, descalificado por salir de pits con luz roja!! ¬¬!

Este viernes 25 se viene la séptima fecha del campeonato, la que tiene carácter especial (una de las dos carreras especiales del campeonato). Carrera a 150 vueltas en el óvalo de Orchard Lake.

Afortunadamente tengo algo de experiencia en carreras en óvalos tras haber corrido las 500 Millas de Indianápolis en mayo de este año, asi que espero poder compensar la falta de entrenamientos con la experiencia jeje

un saludo de yop 8)

Camaro 2010 está disponível em três versões, entre elas a SS, com motor V8 (Foto: Divulgação)

A Chevrolet apresentou nesta segunda-feira (21) em Detroit, nos Estados Unidos, o Camaro 2010. Com seis marchas, o esportivo será montado na fábrica de Oshawa, no Canadá. Com direção hidráulica, ele roda cerca de 11 km/l e deve começar a ser comercializado no mercado americano no primeiro trimestre de 2009.

Disponível nas versões LS e LT, o modelo vem com motor seis cilindros de 3.6 litros e 304 cavalos de potência. Já a versão SS é equipada com motor V8 de 406 cavalos.

Novo modelo da Chevrolet tem dianteira longa e traseira curta (Foto: Divulgação)

Por fora, rodas de 18, 19 e 20 polegadas e sistema de suspensão independente nas quatro rodas. Por dentro, iluminação em LEDs e, como item opcional, estofamento em couro com aquecimento.

Para aumentar a segurança dos ocupantes, o carro vem com seis airbags de série e um sistema que detecta a presença de crianças e de adultos de pequena estatura, evitando o acionamento quando necessário.

Sistema de airbag detecta a presença de crianças e de adultos de pequena estatura (Foto: Divulgação)

That is all.

The files provided are the "update site", you just need to configure the server to force this.  Alternatively you can create the update site, but then manually connect to it (if you only want some people to grab it).

Title:        Methods of pushing down Sametime 7.5.x & 8.0 client updates
Doc #:        1256320
URL:        http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=899&uid=swg21256320

Eccola la BMW M3 per il campionato ALMS!

Bmw ritorna nel campionato American Le Mans Series con questo prototipo ispirato alla M3 E92. Il propulsore viene potenziato fino a 485 cavalli partendo dal V8 4.0 della versione di serie.

How to Improve Triumph TR7 and TR7 V8 (Speedpro) (Speedpro)

Detailed practical advice on improving the performance, handling, comfort, appearance and braking of your car.

O V8 (RR-UV8-XBU1-GP) é um cooler para processadores Intel (soquete 775) e AMD (soquetes 940/AM2/AM2+) recém lançado pela Cooler Master. Sua base é de cobre e oito heat pipes fazem a ligação da base com as aletas de alumínio do cooler. O V8 utiliza uma ventoinha central de 120 mm com rolamento de bucha de longa duração cuja velocidade de rotação pode ser ajustada manualmente de 800 rpm a 1.800 rpm através de um botão externo instalado em um dos slots de expansão disponível do gabinete. Seu preço ainda não foi divulgado.

Piston Broke? - The spoils of our labours

So the dust has settled, or at least the mud has started falling off, from a really successful Scottish Perthshire Hillrally for the Friesian Racing team!

After a challenging weekend Henry and Joel brought MuddyMoo home a mere 6 seconds outside the top ten in eleventh overall and with a resounding first in class against some considerable Super Production competition - equalling our best ever Scottish finish.

Leaving the cattle shed at Perth Mart at the start of the event - Photo: R Webster

Apart from the engine cutting out in the second stage which lost the team over a minute and a half, the car ran almost faultlessly!  Whilst there was always more than enough for our excellent service crew to attend to when MuddyMoo made her appearances in the service area, most of the issues were pretty minor.  This is testament to the thorough preparation that took place in advance of the event, even if it did all seem a bit last minute in the final weeks!

Pressing on in the Dron stage - Photo: R Webster

With so many major changes over the winter break; a completely new shock absorbing arrangement now using Milner Off Road's excellent Varidamps, a complete re-wire courtesy of our resident electrical/electronic wizard, Andrew, and a set of comfy and supportive new seats from Motordrive, we could have been forgiven a few teething problems.

Instead the wiring performed faultlessly from the moment the last few connections were made - and the Terratrip rally computer now seems to work reliably! (Even if we didn't use it much here - MuddyMoo pretty much knows her own way to the the stages, and Henry certainly does!).  Thanks Andrew an absolutely fantastic job.

I was concerned by the lack of any testing on the new suspension, but needn't have been.  The Milner Varidamps have been awesome out of the box allowing us to carry much more speed and take a lot less risks than before.  Andrew Lees has done a great job guesstimating our set up and getting it almost spot on.  There is some tuning to do, largely where I tried to pretend I knew better than the experts at Milner Off Road, but this just means that there is more speed to be found. 

Thanks must also go to my dad for doing most of the welding and fabrication.  The suspension took a real beating at the weekend, but all that should be stuck remains firmly welded to the chassis.  Another excellent job!

Joel and Henry in the office - Photo: R Webster

Having broken Joel as well as the steering box in The Hillrally in 2006 it was a pleasant surprise that he was willing to have another go!  With Y Rali Bryn Cymru cancelled earlier in the year, Joel decided to take on the roughest one of the lot - the Scottish Perthshire.  Not only did Joel survive (you did didn't you?) but he also quickly adapted to the new set of skills required for co-driving on open moorland stages.  Much less about reading the map and more about giving advance notice of obstacles, corners and hills!  Joel's contribution to the event was absolutely critical to our success this weekend.

Chuffed at the presentation - Photo: R Webster

The Scottish Perthshire Hillrally is one of the toughest challenges of the year.  The stages are proper, arduous off-road terrain which taxes the cars and the crews to the utmost, but thanks to the quality Land Rover parts supplied by our main sponsors, Allmakes 4x4, we had virtually no trouble with the car throughout the event.

I must also pass on my thanks to my mother, Ronnie who tirelessly fed and watered the whole team, Lesley for her support and Daisy for keeping Andrew so well amused, Sue for putting up with not seeing Andrew for days on end whilst he was under the dashboard with the coloured spaghetti and the many other people who make up the extended Friesian Racing herd and who all contribute generously to getting us through the start line and to the end of the event.

There are a number of routes of brake upgrading options available to you:

Rover SD1: The above photo shows this option. Genuine TR8 calipers are rare, but Rover SD1 calipers can be had. Original TR8 discs are readily available. You may have to add washers under the caliper housing bolts and trim a small amount of material off the backing plates. The outer pad is a very tight fit initially but otherwise the SD1 calipers appear to work fine, and unlike the TR8 calipers the steel wheels do not seem to foul on the calipers.

Volvo derived: This four piston, vented disc kit offers greater braking capacity but can be somewhat pricey. It is said that the 13" steel wheels can be reused thus the cost is considerably offset by not having to purchase new wheels and tyres.

Rover Vitesse derived: These kits also offers four piston, vented discs but requires a minimum of 14" diameter wheels/tyres.

Triumph TR7 V8 (1981)
Silver
CONVERTIBLE
Black hood
Dark Blue Leather Interior
Approx 95,500 approx miles
Very good Condition

M.O.T. until November 2008
Tax til April 2008

CONVERTED BY SPECIALIST GARAGE IN CARLISLE (details available)

Currently Garaged in East Finchley,London

ENGINE: From 1984 SD1 V8 3528 cc.
Rebuild (New Parts)
10.5:1 CR pistons & Rings,gudgeons,S.U. Carbs,BAF needles,K&N Filters
High lift Cam, lifters & Springs,steel timimg gears,rockers,chain & new alternator,All bearing renewed. Rocker shafts,clutch & assembly,lightened fly wheel.
CONVERSION PARTS:
Genuine TR8 subframe
TR7 5 Speed gearbox
SD1 Bellhousibg
New Speedo Gears
TR7 axle
SD1 Crown wheel & Pinion 3.08:1
Propshaft shortened 2" & balanced
TR8 radiator,electric fan & thermostat
Up-rated brakes,Capri 2.8 (front)
Up rated Rover 820 Discs (rear)
ALl new brake pips & hoses

Brand new,this year, up rated/lowered springs/shocks
Anti diveroll bar
Compomotive (5) alloys 7x5
New Tyres (02)
Immobiliser

Could benefit perhaps from a new hood (current one is fine even in the recent downpours..
Needs new aerial (thanks to the hand cash wash guys at North Finchley!!) I live in Islington, North London.

£3,000 ono  Telephone:   07043 238749

Ford Maverick: um carro lançado em 69 nos EUA, como um desprentensioso esportivo "popular", projetado para combater a popularidade do Fusca, acabou por atingir seus maiores dias de glória no Brasil. Aqui o carro que combatia o Fusca era o Corcel. Só mesmo nos Estados Unidos, e na cabeça dos gerentes da Ford, podia surgir a idéia de que um carro de mais de uma tonelada, equipado com motor 6 cilindros, podia ser algum dia um carro "compact" para concorrer com o Fusca! O Maverick foi nosso grande "musclecar", junto com o Opala e o Dodge. O chassis é muito parecido, mecanicamente, com o Mustang, e herdou a plataforma do Falcon, aquele carro que foi muito popular na argentina. Quando Lee Iacocca, o genial gerente da Ford, criou o Mustang, partiu de uma plataforma do modelo mais popular e simples, do Falcon, e construiu um esportivo clássico que qualquer um podia comprar. Vendeu mais de 1 milhão em menos de um ano! O Maverick é, mecanicamente, muito parecido. No Brasil, entretanto, houve algumas peculiaridades em sua história. Para começar, foi lançado na versão de 6 e 8 cilindros. O 6 cilindros veio dos espólios da compra da Willys Overland, em 1970, que já havia falido nos Estados Unidos nos anos 60, e nada mais era que o motor Willys 2600 do jipe, aumentado para 3 litros. Este motor, de projeto extremamente antigo, tinha disposição em "F", com válvulas de admissão no cabeçote e válvulas de escape laterais, no bloco. O desempenho era muito inferior ao do concorrente, o Opala, mas seu mérito era a robustez. Eu tive um Maverick 6 cilindros, e uma vez fiquei sem motor de arranque por uns dias, e conseguia ligar o motor "no tranco" até com a marcha a ré! Bastava um leve empurrãozinho, sem mais ninguém ajudando (era um carro de mais de 1200 kg), e pronto: o motor roncava bonito, sem afogador, até no inverno. Este Maverick é da mesma cor que o meu, só mudam os cromados, que este ainda tinha.

Bom, tenho que admitir, este é meu carro preferido, ao menos dentre os carros nacionais. Estável, com suspensões de curso longo, mas rígida, perfeita para voar por cima de quebra-molas e buracos comuns nas nossas ruas. Poucos carros são tão divertidos. E se o 6 cilindros náo era lá muito rápido, ao menos tinha um ronco bonito. Meu carro tinha todas as peças cromadas pintadas de preto fosco, até a antena. Não passava numa blitz sem ser parado, mas também era só dar seta que todo mundo se afastava, as ruas se abriam como o Mar Morto diante de Moisés. Um grande carro. Espero ter outro em breve, apesar dos preços extorsivos deste carro hoje em dia.

Enquanto este dia não chega, compartilho um pouco do que sei sobre este e outros carros neste blog. Abraços!

Gustavo Brum

From our perspective it was great to see that Harris and VBrick got together around digital signage by announcing a strategic partnership where VBricks technology is being designed to interoperate with Harris’s InfoCaster product. VBrick will provide the encoding hardware that will interoperate with InfoCaster to deliver live video streams on a digital signage network. VBrick also announced its H264 Appliance that will allow for High Definition streaming using their technology.

GefenTV Ethernet

Gefen was demonstrating two Ethernet extenders: the GefenTV Ethernet over Power Line and the GefenTV Ethernet over Coax Extenders. The technology delivers a plug and play method of Ethernet delivery using the existing cabling infrastructure. Both systems use small sender and receiver units where receivers are equipped with four Ethernet 10/100M ports to accommodate multiple connections, each capable of supporting up to a 200Mbps transmission for instant data delivery.

The GefenTV Ethernet over Power Line solution allows users to tap into any standard wall jack to deliver the Ethernet to any room with a power outlet. Likewise the GefenTV Ethernet over Coax extender uses standard coaxial cable to deliver Ethernet data throughout the home or office.

Roland's Video Switching and Conversion Technology

Roland was showing their new F-1 Field Video Recorder.  The unit employs a shock-resistant floating HDD, two channels of additional audio inputs, multiple power supply options, remote control via LAN, on-site review of clips, unlimited file size, and a number of additional functions including HDV and DV capture, additional 2 channels of balanced audio, removable HDD, RGB output and utility software for previewing, file management and basic editing.

We were looking at Roland because we were interested in their line of Vision Mixers that incorporate computer feeds as well as traditional cameras. We looked at their V8 switcher for standard definition and their V-440HD that has the capability to input 4 SD video sources and 4 HD or RGB video sources. They also have a small V-44SW switcher that is a rack mount HD switcher similar to the V-440HD. We also took a look at the VC-300HD video converter that does format conversion of Digital/Analog, HD/SD or compressed/uncompressed signals as well as direct connections from computer RGB sources.

Vaddio HD Production Switcher

The ProductionVIEW HD from Vaddio is multi-camera control system is designed for live broadcast events. It integrates PTZ camera control and multi-format HD/SD live switching with real-time graphics and effects into one console. The surface gives system users real-time knobs and buttons to control functions and produces only one frame of delay — a critical requirement for broadcast.

The unit features six inputs of any combination of component HD, RGBHV or SD Video, focus and iris knobs on control surface for making manual adjustments, six discrete auto-sensing RS-232 camera control ports, lower Screen Graphics Over-lay mode, selectable cut, fade and wipe transitions, 3-axis hall effect joystick, adjustable pan, tilt and zoom speed knobs, 12 camera presets, transition speed adjustment and it is compatible with Vaddio, Sony and Canon PTZ Camera Systems.

TrackVIEW System

Another great product Vaddio is showing is a product they call the TrackVIEW System Next Generation. It’s used where hands-free camera tracking and broadcast style preset camera control are required. The system is not well described on their website but it has the capability to follow the activity of a classroom situation through camera presets based on floorpads, following the teacher around a classroom using image recognition and switching to students asking questions at desks by sensing the closest microphone to the student speaking. Ifound a video of the system in action on YouTube that shows the basics. It's lacking the features that have been added to the system for interaction with students at the desks;

FogScreen

FogScreen™ projection screen, produces a thin curtain of “dry” fog that serves as a translucent projection screen.The system uses tap water and ultrasonic waves to create a smooth foggy airflow that captures images just like a screen. You can walk right through a FogScreen projection screen without getting wet as the microscopic fog droplets actually feel dry to the touch, just like air. Below is a YouTube video on the medium;

Other Products Of Note That We Saw In This Category

There aren't a huge amount of changes in the new version, and cosmetically there's been little more than a polish. The strong black shadows of V7 have been toned down and a few icons are replaced but that's about it.

Main Menu 1 version 7

Main Menu 1 version 8

There's a Tomtom support page that details the features of the new software version, at www.tomtom.com/6141. The link came from the notes in Tomtom home for the update:

Version 8.010
(TomTom GO 530/730/930, ONE 30-Series, XL 30-Series, ONE XL, ONE XL HD Traffic, ONE 3rd edition only)

• Map Share support for Australia and New Zealand
• USA Fuel Prices
• TomTom HD Traffic Receiver support for devices listed above
  Services available via HD Traffic Receiver:
  • HD Traffic (requires subscription)
  • Buddies
  • Weather
  • Weekly Safety Camera Updates (requires subscription)
  • QuickGPSFix
• TomTom RDS-TMC Receiver (USB) support for GO 530/730/930
• Minor improvements

That needs updating, it doesn't even show the 520/720/920 as being compatible. Not much in the way of new features, and it doesn't even mention the one addition I have found. On Preferences screen 3 there's a new icon for show lane images.

Pressing this gets a message that the map I am using is not compatible with lane guidance. So what map is?

I searched Tomtom.com trying to find information on what maps are compatible with this feature, and found no direct information. I guessed V8 maps would be required so had a look at map updates for the latest Go 730, which shows version 8.05 maps in the store. The latest maps available to buy for the Go 720 are version 7.20. Does this mean I have a feature on my GPS that I can't use? This brings me to my biggest complaint.

When you buy a Tomtom GPS unit you get a 30 day Latest Map Guarantee. This means if the maps are updated within 30 days of registering the unit, you get a free update. If you're out of these 30 days, you have to pay. To update my version 715 maps to version 720 will cost me £50. Why do Tomtom not give one year of free updates with the unit? This seems like just another method of extracting as much cash as possible from customers.

The Go 720 came with a code to enter for the Latest Map Guarantee and a free safety camera update. When I entered the code into Tomtom home the software said it wasn't eligible, so I never got the updates. Maybe Tomtom need to start concentrating on giving their customers a good service rather than milking it for all it's worth.

That's the rant over, below are the screenshots I took of the version 8.010 software for those thinking of buying a discounted Go 720 or the new Go 730. The black border has been added to make the screenshots clearer.

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“If need be I will personally go out and kill all the frogs and then there won’t be an excuse not to race.”

Katrina Gilruth of Castle Hill clearly takes her motor racing very seriously. She was writing to the Daily Telegraph in response to reports that environmentalists are protesting against a planned V8 race in Homebush because it may threaten the habitat of an endangered frog.

Al parecer esta traducción ya llevaba un tiempo en Internet, pero ha sido hoy cuando nos la hemos encontrado. Ha sido realizada por el usuario F-M@ster de Panamá, cuyo e-mail es devil_pcm@hotmail.com.

De todo el “paquete de traducción” hemos extraído los archivos realmente necesarios para traducir los programas, así que no perdamos tiempo:

1º. Descargar la traducción de los productos Kaspersky 2009 v8.

2º. Suspender la protección en tiempo real de tu producto Kaspersky 2009 v8.

3º. Desactivar la Autoprotección.

4º. Cerrar completamente tu producto Kaspersky 2009 v8.

5º. Ir a la carpeta Skin de tu producto Kaspersky 2009 v8.

Si has instalado Kaspersky Anti-Virus: C:\Archivos de programa\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009\Skin

Si has instalado Kaspersky Internet Security: C:\Archivos de programa\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009\Skin

6º. Una vez allí, extraemos el contenido del archivo .zip descargado, que es una carpeta llamada loc, y la copiamos en la carpeta Skin, sustituyendo la carpeta loc existente.

7º. Cuando hayamos hecho todo esto, podemos abrir nuevo nuestro producto Kaspersky 2009 v8 (activando de nuevo todas las protecciones) y ya podremos disfrutar de la última versión de los productos de seguridad de Kaspersky en Español.

Fuente: Charcutero y Yo (http://charcuteroyyo.es/2008/06/07/traducir-kaspersky-2009-v8-al-espanol/)

Fontes: TechEBlog , Autoblog , Auto Express , Cobra Venom

Introduction

The 2009 Jaguar XF is a mid-sized, rear-wheel-drive sedan which offers a fresh, engaging alternative to luxury imports such as the BMW 5, Mercedes E-Class, and Lexus GS.

Factor in a well-engineered body structure, and the XF is exactly what it should be: smooth, quiet and responsive. It feels lighter and more agile than some of its competitors, and it bears up like a sport sedan when driven aggressively. The XF comes with a choice of two V8 engines. The base engine is Jag's familiar 4.2-liter V8, delivering 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. The upgrade is a supercharged version of the 4.2, generating 420 hp and 408 lb-ft and surpassing nearly all competitors in output. Both V8s come with Jaguar's six-speed ZF automatic transmission, which is one of the best automatics money can buy. The XF will be offered in three trim levels, starting with the normally aspirated Luxury, which is better equipped than most base models in this category. Then there's the racy new look. The XF marks a new direction for Jaguar, but it also continues some of the styling themes that have identified Jaguars for decades. The roofline and the shape of the side glass are intended to create the impression of a sporty, two-door coupe more than a four-door sedan, and to a considerable extent it works.

Lineup

The XF 4.2 Luxury ($49,200) is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 delivering 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. The Luxury is one of the best equipped base models in this class, with features like rear park assist, passive keyless entry and start and a power glass sunroof included in the price. The standard seating is bond-grain leather, with satin-finish walnut and aluminum trim, a 320-watt, eight-speaker stereo and 18-inch alloy wheels. The XF 4.2 Premium Luxury ($55,200) has the same normally aspirated V8 as the standard model, with even more luxury features.

Walkaround

From its basic shape to its aerodynamic characteristics to its underlying structure, the 2009 Jaguar XF sedan is a thoroughly modern automobile. It's also a Jaguar, and while its styling is intended to create a template for Jaguars to come, the XF almost requires certain traits that the world associates with one of Britain's best-known brands. This essential Jaguar character is defined by the XF's face, and centered on a prominent grille that launches nearly all of the lines flowing rearward across the car. The grille itself is quintessentially British woven mesh, trimmed with chrome and reminiscent of the racing Jaguars that have performed so well in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In profile, the XF is defined by a single, uninterrupted line that flows from the front bumper to the rear edge of the trunk lid.

The excellent aerodynamics help keep the XF stable at high speeds, reduce wind noise inside and reduce fuel consumption at a given speed, compared to a car with more drag.

Driving Comfort

The 4.2 SC might be the XF for ruffians, but the Luxury and Premium Luxury models aren't exactly slouches. Their six-speed automatic works just as well in typical driving, even if it doesn't seem to hold first or second gear as diligently as the SC does when used in manual mode. The normally aspirated V8 delivers power in the same linear fashion, and it's even smoother, and the acceleration can still be exhilarating. We'd peg 0-60 mph times in the low six-second range, which is more than respectable by just about any standard. The normally aspirated XFs also deliver better mileage: 18 City, 26 Highway, according to the EPA.

Luxury buyers expect extra smooth, quiet operation for the money and the XF holds up its end. It starts with that solid underlying structure, which is the first defense against vibration and harshness inside the car. From there Jaguar adds more measures, including a double bulkhead in the front of the cabin and rubber mounted subframes for the suspension, which minimizes the transfer of road vibration inside.

Specifications

Vehicle Category Luxury Cars

Model Lineup Jaguar XF 4.2

Luxury ($49,200);

4.2 Premium Luxury ($55,200);

4.2 SC ($62,200)

Engines (standard) 4.2-liter dohc 32v supercharged V8 with variable valve timing

Engines (optional) 300-hp 4.2-liter V8; 420-hp 4.2-liter V8

Transmissions (standard) 6-speed automatic

Transmissions (optional) 6-speed automatic

Safety Equipment (standard) Dual-stage front airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags, curtain-type airbags for all outboard seats, front and rear park assist with graphic display, electronic stability control, antilock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), tire pressure monitor

Safety Equipment (optional) Reverse view camera, radar-managed blind spot monitor Basic Warranty4 years/50,000 miles

Base Price MSRP49200

More pics here.

Tutto quello che ruota intorno alla meccanica e alla sua aerodinamica è concepito espressamente per soddisfare questo requisito. Le cambiate sono più veloci di un battito di ciglia e l’ineguagliabile studio aerodinamico Ferrari ribadisce la magnificenza del downforce generabile ancora una volta. Come dire, più vai veloce, più l’auto si schiaccia felicemente a terra garantendo un grip enorme.

Secondo Clarkson la Scuderia è la sintesi perfetta di come ogni Ferrari dovrebbe essere; il suo motore, il suo cambio e il suo eccitante suono lasciano comunque spazio ad un carattere da tigre inferocita: perfetta nelle mani giuste ma pronta a mordere quando, staccata tutta la massiccia elettronica, il pilota sbaglia. Alla fine della prova Jeremy può solamente affermare di non avere le parole per descrivere quanto questa Ferrari lo rende felice. Il test si chiude con il classico giro in pista effettuato dal mitico Stig che stacca un tempo eccezionale sul test track di Top Gear ma che comunque non riesce ad eguagliare il tempo fatto registrare con la Enzo. Anche se sul circuito Ferrari la Scuderia ha fatto registrare tempi inferiori persino alla leggendaria V12 da 660cv.

[via: autoblog.it]

2001 metais Audi modelį šiek tiek atnaujino - S8 galėjo pasigirti net 360 arklių (430 Nm/3400 rpm) varikliu. Automobilis "avėjo" 18 colių ratlankius. Nuo standartinio Audi A8 modelio, S8 išoriškai skyrėsi chromuotais veidrodėliais, dideliais ratlankiais, dvigubu išmetimo vamzdžiu, pakitusio dizaino priekinėmis grotelėmis bei ženkliuku "S8". Viduje - sportinės šildomos odinės sėdynės, elektra valdomos galinės sėdynės, telefonas, kritulių jutiklis, navigacija su TV funkcija, elektra reguliuojama vairo padėtis, xenon žibintai, "Bose" garso sistema, fotochrominis priekinis stiklas, stoglangis su saulės baterija ir pan.

Būtent tokia audine vokiečiai 310 km/h greičiu skriejo Vokietijos greitkeliu.

Naujausias - Audi S8 D3 - yra varomas naujo 10 cilindrų V formos variklio, pagaminto pagal aukščiausios klasės sportinio automobilio Lamborghini Gallardo pavyzdį. 10 cilindrų 5,2 l darbinio tūrio ir 450 AG variklis pasiekia 540 Nm sukimo momentą prie 3500 aps./min. Audi S8 didžiulį galingumą užtikrina FSI tiesioginis benzino įpurškimo principas, kuris pasiteisino sėkmingiausiame kada nors pagamintame lenktynių automobilyje R8, laimėjusiame „LeMano“ lenktynes. Šis prabangus sedanas gali įsibėgėti nuo 0 iki 100 km/h per 5,1 sekundės, maksimalus elektronikos ribojamas greitis siekia 250 km/h.

Audi S8 transmisija ir važiuoklė modifikuota taip, kad atspindėtų variklio galios potencialą. Naujausios kartos quattro pavaros su asimetriniu/dinaminiu varomosios jėgos paskirstymu, dėka šis automobilis varomas nuolatine keturių ratų pavara. Didesnį judrumą ir tikslesnį automobilio valdymą užtikrina tvirtesnės amortizuotos spyruoklės.

Sportiško išvaizdos naujasis S8 modelis taip pat įkūnija ir atletiškiausio aukščiausios klasės sedano charakterį. Interjere tvyro prabangi elegancija. Prašmatni įranga suteikia „Audi S8“ pirmaujantį statusą konkurencinėje srityje.

Naujasis „Audi S8“ rinkoje pasirodė 2006 m. viduryje, o naujo modelio kaina viršija 300 tūkst. litų :)

pagal autotyrimai.lt, keturiziedai.lt, wikipedia.org

I've never played Guitar Hero. I don't even have an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 to play one on, and I don't plan on ever getting one. Yet, from what I've heard, Guitar Hero is the bomb.

To me it seems kind of a joke if I was to play the game. Because I can play the real guitar, and I can play the songs that are featured in the game. How could pressing a bunch of random buttons in time with the music compare to actually playing it?

"Yeah, but there's this thing you can move and makes it sound like a whammy bar!"

"OK... but my real guitar has a whammy bar."

"But... this is different! This is awesome!"

I predict it would be somewhat like the difference between driving a racing car and playing a racing car game. Both are fun, but driving a V8 up a main straight in real life, is much more exciting. I know because I've done it! You can't beat the rush of the real thing!

I think that episode of South Park summed it up best. The boys are gathered around playing Guitar Hero when the Dad walks in and shows them how he can play the real thing. The boys tell him to GET LOST because playing the real guitar is NOT cool!

I'm tempted to tell you all to learn a real instrument instead because it is so much rewarding and fun. But... I'm not going to. I don't know why. Maybe I'm getting a little sick of trying to figure out what's right and wrong and the feeling of being told what to do by myself and the government's incessant desire to control our lives. We're all dying, so what's the point of dwelling on it? Especially if you don't believe in heaven and hell!

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