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Carrera is a slot car.

This featured Car is Carrera

Carrera dominated the German markets in the 1960s and 1970s, due to using an additional third wire, and effective marketing, also at the nearby Nuremberg International Toy Fair.

This featured Car is Carrera

In the 1970, Carrera offered 1:24, 1:32 and 1:60 scales for slot cars, and the slot-free "Servo" systems which allowed cars to switch lanes, guided by the guard rails on the outside. Due to the many systems offered, and fewer customers (Generation), Neuhierl had to sell his company in 1985, and took his own life. The new owners sold rather cheap products.

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Johann Abt (born December 1935), who continued a horseshoeing tradition of his family with motor cars, was a motorcycling and hillclimbing racer for Abarth factory team until 1970. He later entered cars with his own team, winning the "Trophée de l’Avenir“ and other series.

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The Koenigsegg CCR is a mid-engined sports car manufactured by Koenigsegg. It briefly held the world speed record for a production car and is currently the fourth fastest production car in the world, behind the Bugatti Veyron, SSC Ultimate Aero and the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

Sunday, 24 March 2013

Bentley Flying Spur

Bentley unveiled its all new 2013 Bentley Flying Spur at the Geneva International Motor Show 2013 held on the March 5th amidst much hype and hoopla surrounding its release, and truth be told, nothing was exaggerated.
Rumors surrounding its launch circulated and the geniuses at Bentley did not disappoint. The sedan boasts of unrivaled technology, style, craftsmanship and general drivability even at speeds which would seem unreasonable for a sedan.

Specifications

General Info
Vehicle Type: Luxury Sedan Base Price: $ 184,200.00
Fuel Tank Capacity: 24 gals (90L) Miles Per Gallon: 12 city / 20 hwy
Dimensions
Length: 208.6 in. (529.9 cm) Wheel Base: 120.7 in. (306.6 cm)
Height: 58.6 in. (148.8 cm) Width: 75.7 in. (192.4 cm)
Curb Weight: 5445 lbs (2475 kg) Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: 16.6 cu ft Maximum Seating: 4 people
Performance
Engine: W12 Twin Turbo Displacement: 6.0 Liter
Horsepower: 619 HP Max RPM: 6000 RPM
Torque: 592 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
0-60 mph: 4.3 seconds Maximum Speed: 200 mph (320 km/h)

Engine

The new Flying Spur hosts a W12 6.0 liter engine along with twin turbochargers which deliver the 616 horsepower that Bentley is proud of. The 103.2 hp/liter ratio, though not unheard of, is an important milestone in the makings of a sedan. Most impressive is the 0 to 62 mph timing which stands at a meager 4.3 seconds. If all these specifications were not enough to impress you then here's more: the sedan has a top-speed of 200 mph.

Aerodynamics
 
The traditional Bentley style has been incorporated to go with a sporty design and the result is an athletic car that can drive your whole family crazy. The muscular rear haunches are complemented with sharp feature lines that lend the best possible aerodynamics, which ensures the classic Bentley look on the new Flying Spur. All in all, the features and tradition of the older Flying Spur is still there, but this time it comes with the speed that was lacking in the past.

Interior

The new Bentley Flying Spur sports a spacious cabin that is luxurious enough for royalty. Advanced acoustics and superior technology are housed in hand-crafted leather hides. The wooden veneers complement the hides. With 600 new parts, the interior designers have completely outdone themselves on the new Flying Spur.

Technology

A touch screen information-entertainment, Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity, a hand-held touch screen Remote allow passengers to control a plethora of features along with a rear seat entertainment set that improves driver and passenger interface with the car and the world outside.
Personally, the best part about the new Flying Spur, apart from the simply awesome speed, power and sheer ease of driving, is its sound system. An eight-speaker audio system on eight channels provides high sound clarity and an option of the 1100W Naim® is available to simply blast your mind (and your ears) away.
With such a tremendous makeover, the older Flying Spur would be proud of the new generation. You would be hard pressed to find a better Bentley.
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