The 599 GTB Fiorano debuted for the 2007 model year. Powered by a retuned version of the V12 engine found in the F1-inspired Ferrari Enzo road car, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano produces a dizzying 612 horsepower and 448 pound-feet of torque. With a curb weight of 3,722 pounds, that gives the 599 GTB a stunning weight-to-power ratio of 6.1 pounds per hp. Ferrari claims the car can go from zero to 60 mph in less than 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of around 205 mph.
Much of the 599's chassis is shared with the four-seat 612 Scaglietti, which uses a light yet strong all-aluminum space frame construction. Extra effort went into the 599's weight optimization, with the car's mass being centralized for better handling responsiveness. Some design elements are also similar to the 612, but cues specific to the 599, such as rising haunches, flying-buttress roof pillars and an assortment of air intakes and extractors give the 599 its own unique look.
As expected, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano doesn't come cheap, nor is it readily available; Ferrari claims it could be "years" before would-be drivers on the wait list get their eager hands on the 599's luxurious, leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The 6.0-liter V12 can be paired with either a traditional six-speed manual transmission or Ferrari's "F1 SuperFast" six-speed, sequential-shift manual gearbox. With the latter, drivers can choose a fully automatic shifting mode or manually select gears via steering-wheel-mounted paddles. A sophisticated suspension system uses magnetic dampers that firm up in milliseconds in response to aggressive cornering, yet soften up for relaxed highway cruising. The Fiorano also uses a new traction control system, "F1-Trac," which was supposedly tuned with help from world-famous F1 racecar driver Michael Schumacher.
Inside the cabin, the well-shaped seats are sporty and supportive. Premium leather and aluminum accents enrich the ambience. An optional carbon-fiber steering wheel uses integrated LEDs that move in lockstep with engine revs. Drivers can adjust the car's many interactive systems (such as stability control, suspension settings and F1-gearbox response) via a knob on the steering wheel called the "manettino" -- Italian for "little manager." The Bose Media System features 5.1 surround sound, satellite radio, a hard-drive-based navigation system, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity and a USB port. The Bose system also includes a multi-use disc player, which can play virtually any type of disc or file format, including CDs, DVDs, MP3s and AAC.
The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano's performance is undeniably thrill-inducing. The car remains so flat and glued to the road while cornering that there is practically no body roll, tire squeal or sliding. The F1 gearbox makes gearchanges with speed that no mere mortal could ever match. Still, the 599's steering leaves a bit to be desired -- it's too light at ultra-high speeds, and the ratio also seems a touch slow for an exotic sports car, as tight cornering requires more hand movement than we'd expect.
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"Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes-Benz?" That's the opening line of "Mercedes-Benz," a song most famously recorded by singer Janis Joplin in the early 1970s. The tune gently poked fun at materialism and our desire for the finer things in life. It's fitting that the renowned German marque figures prominently in the lyric. Mercedes-Benz has long been known for crafting vehicles that emphasize luxury and refinement. For many, its vehicles are sleek symbols of status, success and achievement.
In January of 1886, Karl Benz unveiled the world's first automobile, a three-wheeled vehicle dubbed the Benz Patent Motor Car. A few months later, Gottlieb Daimler and his chief engineer Wilhelm Maybach rolled out a four-wheeled vehicle powered by his Daimler engine. The first Mercedes was crafted in 1901, shortly after Daimler's death. Built by Maybach, the car was commissioned by Emil Jellinek, one of Daimler's primary distributors, and was ultimately named after Jellinek's daughter, Mercedes.
In 1926, the companies founded by Daimler and Benz merged to form Daimler-Benz AG, and the Mercedes-Benz brand was born. The company's insignia was a three-pointed star wreathed in a laurel; the star was dreamed up by Daimler years earlier, and its three points signified the fact that his engines were for use in vehicles that traveled land, air and sea.
Right from the start, the Mercedes-Benz name was synonymous with automotive excellence. One of the automaker's earliest vehicles, the 1931 Mercedes-Benz 170, distinguished itself as the world's first production car to offer a technology that was nothing short of extraordinary for the day: four-wheel independent suspension. The '30s and '40s saw Mercedes establishing itself as the brand of choice for car buyers seeking the ultimate in luxury, thanks to coveted cruisers like the 380 and 540K.
This luxury car has a 1984cc petrol engine, with dimensions of 4507(L) X 1731(W) X 1455(H) mm weights 1330kg. It has a ground clearance and a wheelbase of 134mm and 2512mm respectively, a turning radius of 5.4 meters. It also comes with a factory fitted auto air conditioner, heater, music system and has additional features like power steering, power windows (front and rear), fog lamps, body colour bumper, 4-way adjustable driver seat, cigarette lighter, leather upholstery, 8 speaker surround system, flip top key, leather gear knob & skirting, steering lock, light off or on reminder, rear windshield wiper, adjustable steering wheel, 15 inch alloy wheels, molded floor and trunk carpet, tachometer and is available in 5 colours. It also comes with security features like central door locking system with self-activating door locks, Air Bag for driver and passenger, side impact beams and childproof rear door locks.Variants available are Octavia -Ambient1.9 TDi ,Octavia - Elegance1.9 TDi ,Octavia - Elegance1.9 Tdi AT,Octavia -Ambient2.0,Octavia -Elegance2.0.
The Skoda Laura has an intrinsic appeal. A lean and minimalist structure gives it a sleek look. An attractive chrome grille with vertical fins in the front fascia makes for a substantial aura. Bumper integrated fog lights and clear glass headlights decorate the front. Its rounded-off window corners highlight the curve of the B pillar. Electrically adjustable side mirrors have integrated front turn signal lamps. Other exterior features comprise xenon head-lamps with power washers for visibility in daylight, 16-inch alloy wheels and dual chrome exhaust.
Other novel touches include storage compartments in the front and the rear doors, an illuminated and refrigerated glove compartment, and a temperature-controlled box beneath the armrest. The Skoda Laura's dual-zone climatronic air-conditioning allows for individual temperature settings for the left and the right sides of the vehicle.
The Skoda Laura Ambiente comes with some features that were not available in Laura's previous variant. Features such as sunroof, front parking sensors, xenon headlamps, electric seats with memory function, electronic stability control, electric heating system for seats, steering mounted audio controls, and six air bags, which are absent in the Laura Elegance.
The Elegance comes with a new four-spoke power steering, electrically adjustable mirrors, part-leather seats, power windows, AC, tachometer, alloy wheels, climatronic air con system, rain sensors, a rear windshield defogger, clear lens headlamps and a single CD player. It also comes with safety features such as two air bags, immobiliser, cruise control and central locking.
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