Mazda 2 Sedan test Drive Diary

Hi everyone.Mazda recently come up with a smaller car package which is the Mazda 2.It comes with 4 doors sedan and 5 doors hatch back.

• Both from the outside and inside just look stuning.The design is very sporty and active feel definately suite today younger generation taste and lifestyle.

• Simple and yet consist of rich blends of european recipe.Black light weight plastic for the interior has been the primary choice for such small car.

• Gorgeous and compact design for the cockpit , steering grips , door panel triming and the seat.Oh course!

• I have driven it and it just surprisingly powerfull , smooth to operate and comfortable as well.

• Ideal for a small family out for any activity in a short road trip within the 100 to 150km radius.

• Closest rival : Toyota Vios 1.5L , Honda City 1.5L and Ford Fiesta.

• Price OTR for Sedan is from RM82K TO RM86K++ and for Hatch Back is from RM86K to RM89K++.

• Most people afraid of Mazda depreciation after few year compare to Honda & Toyota because the market share is not justified.

• Don't worry on that aspect as Mazda's automobile is famous of  it durability , endurance and the practicality anyway is Japanese technology.

Technical Spec :  

A. Engine capacity is 1.5 litre ( 1498 CC ) , front engine and FWD.
B. 103 bhp , Max. Torque is 135 Nm.( Edequate power for such small car ).
C. 4 speed automatic gear box.
D. 15" or 16" rims depending on the package.

The small little black flat button is press to open the boot.

Special Features :

A.Electric Power steering 

B.Fuel injection electronically controlled

C.Strong and light weight steel bodyshell to enhance      performance by all means

D.Engine driven by timing chain

E.Push to open button for boot

Please kindly contact the friendly Ms.Chin May May at 012-3320591 or email to her

at may@mazda-motor.com

Lamborghini Supercar Story From The Past To Present ( Part 2 )

"Thankfull" to that little technical argument between Ferrari & Ferruccio Lamborghini.The new range of "Supercar" was borned.


Introduction of the model range and  year :


Early 60's

350 GTV

Mid 60's

400 GT

Miura

The birth of the "Mid Engine" era begins.

Late 60's

Islero

Espada

Early 70's

Jarama 400GT

Urraco

Mid 70's

Countach

The birth of the "Scissors Doors" door open concept were introduced since then.This is the most charisma

and most sucessfull model so far between 1974 to 1988.

LM002

The first and only SUV production of it kinds.

Jalpa

Early 90's

Diablo

It's claims the fastest production road car at that time.

Mid 90's

Vector

Year 2002

Miucelago

V12 engine producing 580bhp AWD system.

Year 2008

LP 640-4

V12 engine also but increase to 640bhp and AWD.This come with roadster version and also "Versace Version"  and interior apply it's leather massively and only 20 units were built.

Year 2009

LP 670-4   Super Veloce Version

V12 engine as well tune up to 670bhp and AWD.This the last Miucelago for this apperance because next year the new model is coming.

Year 2008 to 2009

Reventon Version

1st introduced in 2007.
Only built limited to 20 units worldwide and the price tag is 1 Million Euro.
It be inspired by the design concept of the "F 22 Raptor" stealth fighter jet both the exterior and interior.

Year 2009

Reventon Roadster

Only 15 units were built & price tag is 1,1 Million Euro.

Year 2011

Aventador

This 2011 new model "Aventador " was launch in March.

Production limited to 400 units worldwide.

Technical Specification :

Engine : 6,498 CC ( V12 )

Transmission : 7 Speed Semi-Auto ( Paddle Shift ) / Auto mode

Horse Power : 700Bhp

Maximun Torque : 690 Nm

0 to 100 Km/h in 2.9 Second

Top Speed : 350 Km/h

Year 2003

Gallardo

Year 2007

Superleggera

"Superleggera" means super light and mainly made to compete with Ferrari F430 Scuderia and Porsche GT3 RS.

Year 2007

Nera Version

Year 2008

LP560-4

Year 2009

Valentino Balboni Version

This special & only "Rear Wheel Drive" version is to honour Valentino Balboni for his long service as Lamborghini

official chief test driver for the past 40 years.

Year 2009

Super Trofeo Version

Year 2010

 Superleggera LP570-4  

Concept Car

1st 4 doors Sport Sedan "Estoque" was introduced in 2008.

Estoque

Sesto Elemento

Seseto Elemnto was introduced in 2010.Full Carbon Fibre body & using the same engine as Gallardo V10.Weight only 999kg.

0 to 62 in 2.5 Second.

The President & CEO is Mr.Stephen Winklemann who responsible for the Lamborghini supercar future.

Mr.Stephen Winklemann



Pictures courtesy of wikipedia & Google.



The Short Story Behind Ferruccio Lamborghini & his Magnificent Sport Car Creation ( Part 1 )

The Great Ferruccio Lamborghini

•  Founder : Ferruccio Lamborghini

•  Born      :  April 28th , 1916.

•  Passed Away   : February 20th , 1993 .

• Lamborghini Company established  :  October 30th , 1963.

• He was born in a rich family in Cento , northern Italy & his father is runing a farming business.But his interest in farming machinery since young age & that influence him to pursue education in engineering rather than argiculture.

• After he graduated from technical college he then join the ( National Service ) Italy air force maintence support team.Soon after almost the end of WW II  in 1945 & he's been captured in Britain detention for certain period of time.

• In 1947 he married with his 1st wife & give birth to a child ( boy ) & his wife die( Her name was untold ) during the delivery & he named his son Antonio.  

• Sooner in 1948 he venture into design & build  tractor under his name "Lamborghini" for argiculture , his tractor models sold about 1000 units a year & also one of the largest argiculture equipment manufacturer in the mid 50's.He also gamble his fortune into oil heater factory & air conditioning business in1959.

• He love & passionated on sport cars & he owns a lot of cars such as Mercedes Benz 300L , Alfa Romeo , Maseratti 3500GT  & the Ferrari 250GT.

• But he then find that the Ferrari engine was too rough & noisy for a road car.He told the mechanic to look into his proposal to improve the sound of the car.He was then rejected & soon complain to Enzo Ferrari about the incident.

• Then he was told "We don't need any opinion from a farmer".Ferruccio Lamborghini was very disappointed & upset about their poor reply & services.He very determine & he modified his own Ferrari 250GT to meet his requirement & at last he made it.

• His dertermination & passion of cars that drive him to venture into a new era of super car making.

•  He faces many obstacle & challenges during the begining of his automobile business then struggle from financial debts , partnerships & the oil crisis in 1973.

• He sold his company 's share to his good friends & others hope to keep company survive.But the company really gone through a lot of  "Punching" untill in 1998 the Lamborghini company was sold to Audi.

• Ferruccio Lamborghini then pursue another industry in producing wine in his own soil after no longer with the car business & he pass away due to heart attack. 

• The famous "Bull fighting" of Spain is his most passionate sport event.That is why all the Lamborghini super car's name are inspired by it.

2010 VW Passat CC Test Drive Diary

• Volks Wagen's brand has always be one of my primary choice among others German auto maker.I like it's practicality and  style. 

• Volks means "folks" or "people" & wagen means "wagon" or "car" and conclusion is "People Car".

• Passat CC = CC means Comfort Coupe.

• Recently i went to one of the VW dealership to try this fantatic Passat CC.This coupe sedan concept is base on the same as the Mercedes Benz CLS.

•  The exterior out line has been carefully design & curve brillantly it just  feels like the body of sexy lady as well as the interior.

• Although there's no sophisticated technology massively apply in this car other than the DSG gear box but you will never get borned  whenever entering this VW Passat CC.

• The well balance design and also the beauty  from the dashboard curve line ,  steering grips , central console with the handy gear knob , the seat was so comfortable and superb leather feel , detail triming work of the door panel  , door handle , lights cover it just so enchanting and mesmerizing.

• When i driving it the 1st time.Wow!!! just unbelievable and it so comfort almost like floating in the air ( suspension in comfort mode ).

• The power of  the torque is just staggering which i not yet shift to "SPORT" mode. Just image you speeding at 160km/h but feels  like just cruising.

• Thank you for the amazing DSG gear box meaning "Direct Shift Gear" which's also means the gear changing ratio is more efficient and faster( faster shift time ) than the convientional gear box.

• Passenger seat in fact for coupe concept is four but VW is going to make five seater version soon.

• It's really a good bargain and the price tag at RM243,888.00 same price as the VW Scirroco. If you compare to the Mercedea Benz CLS which cost around RM700 TO 800K during new launching.

• In fact there is no such car come close to this specification and this price as well.I strongly recommand to those who has the badget between RM200 TO 300K.Just go for it and i ensure you will never regret. 

• Technical Specification

• Front engine : 1998 cc , 200bhp , max torque is 280N/m , 6 speed DSG ( semi auto ) , FWD ,4 passenger seat ,kerb weight is 1454kg  and  1st production since 2008.

• Please contact Ms.Alison Teoh ( Sales Consultant ) at  012-3749295 for more information or test drive.

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