Nissan GT-R Review
Scorecard
Overall:8.4
Critics' Rating: 8.9
Performance: 9.2
Interior: 7.9
Safety: N/A
Reliability:
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Pros & Cons
Blistering acceleration
Nimble handling
Cheap cabin materials
Less engaging to drive than some rivals
Notable for 2014
New Track Edition Trim
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The 2014 Nissan GT-R ranks 6 out of 12 Luxury Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Nissan GT-R, as well as reliability and safety data.
The 2014 Nissan GT-R is esteemed by automotive journalists for its blistering acceleration and track-ready handling, as well as its easy-to-drive nature and low price in comparison to other powerful sports cars.
The GT-R has a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, a six-speed dual clutch transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Test drivers agree that it is one of the fastest sports cars available at any price level, as several publications have recorded acceleration runs of 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. They say it has sharp handling, strong brakes and nicely weighted steering, adding that it is a formidable car for the track. According to test drivers, the GT-R's grip from its all-wheel drive system, as well as its performance-enhancing technology make it incredibly easy to drive quickly and make the most of the engine's power. Some say that the electronic performance driving aids make the GT-R less engaging to drive than some rivals. Still, most agree that the GT-R is comfortable and composed driving through the city or simply cruising on the highway.
Reviewers write that the Nissan GT-R lacks the interior polish and opulence of other luxury sports cars, noting cheap, hard plastics throughout. However, reviewers say that the 2014 GT-R has a spacious cabin, with comfortable, supportive front seats and small rear seats that are suitable for kids. Its trunk is a good size for weekend trips, auto journalists add. Many like the GT-R's central display for its detailed graphics and readout of performance-oriented information. The GT-R comes standard with an 11-speaker Bose stereo system, navigation with a 7-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, a USB iPod input, a rearview camera and dual-zone automatic climate control.
"The 2014 Nissan GT-R is a 2+2 sport coupe, but that description doesn't do it justice. This supercar's track-caliber credentials are on par with many exotics that cost three, four and even five times as much. For that reason, it's considered one of the best high-performance values in the world." -- AutoTrader
"For certain people, the GT-R hits all the right buttons, inspiring the kind of passion you'd only expect to find amongst the Ferraristi. Case in point: Two high-school guys stopped to gawk at the car just sitting in my driveway. One pelted me with questions despite knowing more about the car off the top of his head than I did. They begged me to take them for a ride around the block and then completely geeked out when I agreed." -- AutoWeek
"Supercar fundamentals demand that a car be extremely fast, handle extraordinarily well and have an aura of exclusivity about it. By those standards, the 2014 Nissan GT-R certainly qualifies. But the GT-R also has a quality not normally expected of a supercar: It's about half the price." -- Edmunds
"For the money, there simply isn't another car on the face of the planet that so artfully combines straight-line thrust with toe-tapping dance moves. I don't care that it doesn't come with three pedals. I don't care that it's older than the hills. I don't care that the transmission sounds like someone left a screwdriver floating around in there. Give me a long stretch of abandoned asphalt curling through a misty Tennessee morning and there's nothing else I'd rather have at my command." -- Autoblog
"I adored it when it was $70,000, and I still love it even though it's $105,000. It's one of the greatest cars of the last decade. Simply mind boggling." -- Jalopnik
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Minggu, 16 November 2014
Rabu, 23 April 2014
Aston martin vantage
The Aston Martin Vantage has an abundance of soul, and decent ability with it
Aston Vantage's classic proportions are suitably timeless and desirable
Aston Martin
has changed radically in the past 15 years and no vehicle epitomises
that development better than the V8 Vantage, the baby of the range. It's
the car that has undoubtedly played the biggest part in the brand’s
revival over the past decade.
The legendary ‘V8’ tag once adorned the grand statesman of the Aston Martin range, rumbling behemoths built with tender, loving care in that evocative ramble of sheds at Newport Pagnell.
The model uses a shortened version of the aluminium VH platform – seen in its longer form on the bigger and more expensive Vanquish and DB9 – adapted to a model that is ‘mass market’ by Aston’s standards.
In a way, then, this is the toughest test yet for the construction, because the Vantage name has come to stand for aggression, compactness and driver focus.
And the latest generation has to deliver all of those in spades if it’s to keep pace with a number of outstanding rivals in this class; merely ‘being an Aston Martin’ won’t be enough against such accomplished cars as the Audi R8 and Porsche 911.
The legendary ‘V8’ tag once adorned the grand statesman of the Aston Martin range, rumbling behemoths built with tender, loving care in that evocative ramble of sheds at Newport Pagnell.
Matt
Prior
Prior
Road test editor
In a way, then, this is the toughest test yet for the construction, because the Vantage name has come to stand for aggression, compactness and driver focus.
And the latest generation has to deliver all of those in spades if it’s to keep pace with a number of outstanding rivals in this class; merely ‘being an Aston Martin’ won’t be enough against such accomplished cars as the Audi R8 and Porsche 911.
Selasa, 22 April 2014
TOP 5 SPORTS CAR
Top 5 Sports cars
Porsche 911
1Audi R8
2Jaguar XK
3Nissan GT-R
4ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR
Underneath its attention-grabbing stealth jet/alien snubfighter exterior, the Aventador is underpinned by a carbon-fiber chassis that teams with a number of other carbon and aluminum components throughout the car to keep weight down. These measures help the Aventador tip the scales at about 200 pounds lighter than its predecessor, although at just over 4000 pounds it still isn't exactly dainty.
Concerns about weight - and most other rational thoughts - are extinguished once one experiences the Aventador's operatic and absurdly potent V12. Displacing 6.5 liters and boasting a lofty 8500 redline, this beast of a motor makes 691 horsepower and 509 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm.
When you couple that much power with the car's Haldex all-wheel-drive system, what you get is a zero-to-62 mph time of just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph. These figures put the Aventador proudly atop the Lamborghini range and easily in the company of the most impressive supercars in the world.
Fuel economy is likely the last thing on the mind of anyone considering a Lamborghini, but the automaker added two new technologies for the latest model year in the interests of efficiency and the environment.
The first, a start-stop system that shuts down the engine to save fuel at traffic lights or in stop-and-go traffic, is a supercapacitor-based system that's both lighter and faster to restart the motor than a traditional battery-based system. The second is a cylinder deactivation system that shuts down half of the V12's cylinders during light-throttle situations, temporarily turning the motor into a straight-six. When the driver lays into the throttle, the other six cylinders fire back up for full power.
Despite those technologies, there's only so much they can do to enhance the mileage of the inherently thirsty V12 - fuel economy is rated at 11 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.
Shifting duties are handled by a seven-speed single-clutch automated manual gearbox that Lamborghini refers to as a robotized Independent Shifting Rods (ISR) transmission. Capable of blasting from gear to gear in just 50 milliseconds, it can be a bit herky-jerky at low speeds and isn't as refined overall as the dual-clutch boxes used by some competitors. Lamborghini said it opted to use the ISR to save weight over a dual-clutch unit.
Helping transfer all 691 horsepower to the ground at all four corners are two different tires and wheel sizes - 255/35/R19 for front wheels and tires, with massive 335/30R20 wheels and tires for the rear. Stopping the big Lambo are 400x38m six-piston carbon ceramic brakes in the front, and 380x38mm carbon ceramic brakes in the rear.
Get the Aventador out to an empty, winding road, and the supercar will impress with its superb engine, accurate steering and excellent overall balance, though its girth prevents it from feeling truly nimble.
Standard tech is in
Standard features are quite extensive, including electronic control goodies such as ABS, EBD, ASR, ESC, a hill holder function, an electronically controlled rear spoiler, an electronically controlled side air intake system, servotronic and an integrated command with three different driving modes that integrate the gearbox, differential, engine response and servotronic simultaneously.
Interior and vehicle standard features include: Push to Start/Stop button, keyless ignition, full TFT displays in the cockpit, on-board computer, multimedia system with seven-inch display, iPod and USB interface, navigation, Bluetooth, bi-xenon headlights with washer, LED daytime running lights, automatic air conditioning with solar sensor, crepuscular and rain sensors and electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors with folding function.
Lamborghini also introduced a new suspension system uses pushrod technology, inspired by Formula 1 racing. It functions by locating the springs and dampers no on wheel mounts, but rather inboard to the body shell. The end result when coupled with the double wishbone suspension is precise handling in dynamic driving conditions, but almost luxury-like comfort when cruising.
Occupant Safety
All Aventador models come standard with dual front, front side and front knee airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems.
Key Competitors
Exotic sports cars don't usually get cross-shopped like mid-size sedans, but the Aventador can still be compared with the Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano, the Aston Martin DBS and the McLaren MP4-12C.
Read more: http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-car-buying/lamborghini/aventador-lp700-4/##ixzz2zcUCQ9Am
Production will be limited to 4,000 units (4,099 Murciélagos were built). The molds used to make the carbon-fibre monocoque are expected to last 500 units each and only 8 have been made.[8]
The car's shape also borrows heavily from Lamborghini's limited-edition Reventón and their Estoque concept car.
The vehicle was unveiled at Lummus Park, Miami, followed by Miami International Airport.[9]
This specific model will be used as the vehicle mode for the Decepticon bounty hunter Lockdown in the upcoming film, Transformers: Age of Extinction.[10][11]
Specifications
Engine
The Aventador LP 700–4 uses Lamborghini's new 700 PS (510 kW; 690 bhp) 6.5 litre 60° V12 engine weighing 235 kg. Known internally as the L539,[3] the new engine is Lamborghini's fourth in-house engine and second V12. It is the first all-new V12 since the 3.5 litre powerplant found in the 350GT.[12]| Displacement | 6,498 cc (396.5 cu in) |
| Max. power | 700 PS (510 kW; 690 bhp) @ 8,250 rpm |
| Power to weight | 432 PS (318 kW; 426 bhp) per tonne |
| Max. torque | 690 N·m (510 lb·ft) @ 5,500 rpm |
| CO2 emissions | 398 g/km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 17.2 L/100 km (16.4 mpg-imp; 13.7 mpg-US) [13] |
FERARRI
Desain Ferrari 458 Speciale dibuat oleh Pininfarina. Guna meningkatkan downforce, Pininfarina merancang sayap tambahan di bagian depan dan belakang yang mampu memaksimalkan downforce.
Sayangnya kami belum mendapatkan bocoran berapa harga unit ferarri di indonesiaa. Di pasar luar negeri, Speciale dibanderol dengan harga $300.000 atau sekitar Rp 3 miliar. Kita tunggu saja kehadiran model ini.
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