Mercedes Benz 190SL, the 300SL’s Big Brother

Mercedes Benz 190SL is a roadster car with removable hardtop, produced in 1955-1963. The prototype model was first introduced at New York Auto Show in 1954. This car was launched to the market almost alongside with another roadster car from Mercedes Benz company named 300SL Roadster.

Both cars are identically same from the design, engineering, and suspension. They also have double wishbone suspension at the front side and swing axles at the rear. The contrast difference of those cars is in the engine. If 300SL is powered by six-cylinder engine, the 190SL goes with four-cylinder engine and twin carburettor version of the standard 1.9-litre which produces 105bhp.

Mercedes Benz 190SL

Mercedes Benz 300SL

The design of this car is very classics with European style. The chrome looks 190SL makes this car perfectly elegant. The car comes with removable hard-top which allow you to feel different nuance when you use or not using it. Overall, it almost looks like 300SL but 190SL only comes with hard-top which is a little bit tricky, and also the size is smaller than 300SL. The luggage space is very large and it’s very good to put your stuffs inside of it. The dimension of 190SL is 4.290 mm length, 1.740 mm width, and 1320 mm height with 1.158 kg curb weight.

The improvement of 190SL kept going on and on until 1963. Some modifications like chrome trim lines on the upper side of the doors and large tail lights are applied in 1956 model. In 1957 the bumper overrides is attached to all models for US version and in 1959 a new hardtop with wider rear windows is complemented for the coupe version.

Mercedes Benz 190SL’s Hardtop

The interior of this car is like the other roadster car model from Mercedes Benz. Two comfortable seats covered in high-quality leather, the carpet made of squarweave with cloth binding, the 5-pc interior rubber mats, and other usual stuffs. The dash is beautified by chrome dials and controls with 60’s style. No doubt, the interior is very roomy and neatly.

The 105-horsepower, 1.9-liter, four-cylinder engine, and twin Solex carburetors are supplied for 190SL power with 106 mph top speed. For the transmission, this car uses a floor-mounted, four-speed manual, and four wheels drum brakes is provided for the car’s stopping.

Mercedes-Benz claimed that the 190SL is kind of touring sports car, but actually it doesn’t fulfil the criteria of sport cars. This car is more like daily-use or boulevard car in which you could happily take a long trip with it.

In 1960 this car was sold about $4,295, but now you should spend about $33,500 to get the Mercedes Benz 190SL.

Mercedes Benz 190SL is always compared with its brother, the Mercedes Benz 300SL which has better specification but with higher price. If you want to have elegant, daily-use, and more affordable roadster car, 190SL is one of great choices to be recommended.

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Super Most Wanted Car Maserati MC12 Limited Edition

Do you know a slogan’s automobile manufacture “Luxury, sport and style cast in exclusive cars”? This famous company is from Italy. It’s called Maserati. Maserati was firstly founded in Bologna city that was only produced luxury vechile. About 15,700 units was ever produced until 2013 with 1100 employees world wide.

Now, I'll tell you one of the best car from Maserati that was launched in 2005. This super car was limited edition. Only 75 cars was built and about 25 cars was produced as racing car version to exsit in some competitions. 50 cars were available for customers. It’s called Maserati MC12, or MC12 GT as a racing model. The production started from 2004 to 2005. The design is really sporty like a racing car of formula one. It’s quite appropriate for you who want to have a huge performance car with its racing car design.

Maserati was designed and built this car based on the chassis of the Enzo Ferrari but the final car is much larger and has a lower drag coefficient. The super car MC12 is longer, wider and taller and has a sharper nose and smoother curves than the Enzo Ferrari. Although the Enzo Ferrari was a lil bit faster of acceleration. The MC12 has also faster acceleration, better braking performance (shorter braking distance) and a higher top speed. It will save you from any accident with its better braking that works so welll. The top speed of the Maserati MC12 is 330 kilometers per hour (205 mph) whereas the top speed of the Enzo Ferrari is 350 kilometres per hour (217.5 mph). That was just a lil bit different of acceleration but Enzo Ferrari was designed as racing car.

The road version was produced to homologate the race version. One requirement for participation in the FIA GT is the production of at least 25 road cars. Three GT1 race cars were entered into the FIA GT with great success. Maserati began racing the MC12 in the FIA GT toward the end of the 2004 season, winning the race held at the Zhuhai International Circuit. It’s such a proud achievement for Maserati.

The luxury MC12 sports a 232 kilogram (511 lb), six-litre (5,998 cc/366 cu in) Enzo Ferrari V12 engine was mounted at 65°. Each cylinder has four valves, lubricated via a dry sump system, and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. These engines combine to provide a maximum torque of 652 newton metres (481 lbf•ft) at 5500 rpm and a maximum power of 630 PS (460 kW; 620 hp) at 7500 rpm. The redline rpm is indicated at 7500, despite being safe up to 7700 rpm whereas the Enzo has its redline at 8200 rpm.

The Maserati MC12 can accelerate from 0–100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds (though Motor Trend Magazine managed 3.7 seconds) and on to 200 kilometres per hour (125 mph) in 9.9 seconds. It can complete a standing (from stationary) quarter mile in 11.3 seconds with a terminal speed of 200 kilometres per hour (125 mph) or a standing kilometre in 20.1 seconds. The maximum speed of the Maserati MC12 is 330 kilometres per hour (205 mph).

The power is fed to the wheels through a rear-mounted, six-speed semi-automatic transmission. The gearbox is the same as the Enzo's transmission (tuned to different gear ratios) but renamed "Maserati Cambiocorsa". It provides a shift time of just 150 milliseconds, and is mechanical with a 215 millimetre (8.5 in) twin plate dry clutch.

The Maserati MC12 came into being as a potential FIA GT racer while the company was still under the ownership of Ferrari. The model was first debuted at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, the vechile was sold out even before it was officilally launched.

The Maserati MC12’s interior was orginally developed to be a trck racer but the model comes that is fitted by all the creature comforts of a luxury passanger vechile. Keeping with the limited edition theme of the model. The MC12’’s cabin comes laden with Brightex, a mixture of silver, blue leather and carbon fiber with gel coating which the fashion industry dubbed too expensive as a material. The model lacks of factory fitted a sterro audio sytem and radio. The blue ignition button and the oval analogue clock that is characteristic of Maserati sits proudly on the centre console. The MC12 comes ready for the track and the road and features diffusers on the rear bumper and a smooth underside. The top of the cabin features air scoops that sucked air into the engine compartment. This car was priced at about $1,100,000 and it was sold out rapidly before it was launched officially. This car was really welcomed by Maserati lovers.

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Crazy... Paul Bailey Bought 2 Super Cars in a day

Money can mean everything, everything can be bought including buy the desired item. As performed by a wealthy British man who has purchased two super cars in one day. Extraordinary!

Reported by autoevolution, Wednesday (25/02/2015) rich man named Paul Bailey was going to use his McLaren P1 together with his beloved wife to the Ferrari dealership in Nottingham.

In that place he bought a Ferrari hypercar LaFerarri and allow his wife to take over the wheel at McLaren P1 and he drove home LaFerrari.

Not only that, the next surprise he took his wife to a Porsche dealership a distance of 100 miles. Up there, the wife returned surprised because he bought a Porsche hypercar, 918 Spyder and immediately take it home.

Both may be the happiest couple because in one day managed to buy two super cars, as well.

Reportedly, he has a wealth of business sale proceeds telephone conference which reached 28 million pounds. Extraordinary !!

Curious? See the video below!

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Lamborghini Huracan Supercar Review

Do you prepare for buying a new luxury car model this year? I will review one of the best luxury car from well-known automaker, Italy. This manufacture is Lamborghini Automobili S.P.a. Recently, Lamborghini is launched new car model of 2015 year. The production starts in the end of 2014. This car is called Lamborghini Huracan.

The Lamborghini Huracán is a sports car built by Lamborghini that replaces Lamborghini's sales leader and most produced car, the Gallardo. As we know that the production of the legend Lamborghini Gallardo will be ended in 2014. The Huracán made its auto show debut at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show, and it is scheduled to be released in the second quarter of 2014 as the new 2015 model version.

This super car is assembled in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy and having two door coupe and two door roadster as its body style that is designed by Filippo Perini (the famous designer of automobile). The history of Huracán's name (huracán being the Spanish word for hurricane) is inspired by a Spanish fighting bull, similar to various other Lamborghini car models. Huracán was a bull known for its courage that fought in 1879. Also Huracán is the Mayan god of wind, storm and fire in Spain.

There are some improvements from Gallardo included full LED illumination, a 12.3 inch full-color TFT instrument panel, Fine Nappa leather and Alcantara interior upholstery, redesigned design of dashboard and central tunnel, Iniezione Diretta Stratificata (IDS) direct and indirect gasoline injections, engine Stop & Start technology, EU6 emissions regulation compliance, Lamborghini Doppia Frizione (LDF) 7-speed dual clutch transmission with 3 modes (STRADA, SPORT and CORSA), 20 inch wheels, carbon-ceramic brake system, optional Lamborghini Dynamic Steering variable steering system and MagneRide electromagnetic damper control.

The Huracán features various interior options for more comfort inside the car. It features choice for full electric control and heating of the sport seats in addition to the standard lengthwise alignment and electric backrest. The car also has an optional navigation system and leather upholstering.

Various aspects of the Huracan are technologically advanced. The car has full LED lighting, which ensures higher contrast in night conditions. Also, the Huracan has optional "Lamborghini Dynamic Steering" to add to the standard power steering. The Dynamic Steering changes the steering performance from normal, comfortable steering to a racing feeling. The main control for changing the car's performance according to driving conditions is the mode selector. The driver can select street, sport, or race mode to alter how systems like the engine or transmission respond while driving. Depending on what mode is selected, even engine sound is different.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2014 Geneva Motor Show, with deliveries set to begin in spring 2014. The Huracan will be comparable to the McLaren MP4-12C and the Ferrari 458. The price of the Huracan with extra options added is expected to be over $340,000. The cheapest Huracan will cost around £300,000. Extra options that increase the price of the car include interior enhancements, special paint schemes, improved suspension, and a lifting system.

The Huracán maintains the 5.2 L naturally aspirated V10 engine from the Gallardo, tuned for 610 PS (449 kW; 602 hp). To ensure its balance and performance, the car is mid-engined. The V10 has both direct fuel injection and multi-point fuel injection. It combines the benefits of both of these systems; it is the first time this combination is used in a V10. To increase its efficiency the Huracán's engine also includes a start-stop system. The Huracán's top speed is over 325 km/h (202 mph). It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 9.9 seconds. With a dry weight of 1,422 kg (3,135 lb), the Huracán has a power-to-weight ratio of 2.36 kg (5.20 lb) per horsepower. The Huracán has electronically controlled all-wheel drive, which aims to increase the traction on various surfaces and the overall performance of the car. Well, are you ready for Lamborghini Huracan? Grab it fast.

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The Stunning Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

This is the super sport car that is produced by the highly-reputed car manufacturer from German, Mercedes Benz. The McLaren is the representation of the company’s obsession to build the extraordinary car with superb performance and excellent design that can be the strongest competitor in the high quality sports automobiles industry.

As usual, the abbreviation in the middle of this roadster’s name has the German meaning, which stands for ‘Sport Leicht Rennsport’ - in English means ‘Sport Light Racing’. The model was produced from 2003 until 2010 and during that seven years of production, the factory built 500 units annually, so the total production is about 3,500 units around the world. It was offered in two versions, 2-door coupe and 2-door roadster with the roadster version was marketed starting from 2007.

This Grand Tourer car is built perfectly by Mercy and the famous British automotive manufacturer of high-performance vehicle, McLaren Automotive. It was constructed in Portsmouth and the McLaren Technology Centre in Working, Surrey, England.

By only one glance, you will be amazed by the design of the McLaren, very classy and sophisticated. You must know one of the famous cars from Mercy named 300 SL Gullwing, well you will also find the remarkable gullwing doors in this car. It makes the car look so fancy, in which the doors are able to be opened forwards and upwards by pushing the button on the door handle.

The material of the body and chassis is made from the carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) that has purpose to lower the weight, so it can improve the performance. The company stated that the arrow-shaped nose and twin-fin spoiler in the front body of this car is inspired by the Formula 1 car body.

The common issue of highly-reduced speed of convertible car isn’t a big problem here, because the reversible roof of this roadster is made from the ‘new developed material’ which is very light in weight. The retractable roof is raised and lowered via the touch of a button within only 10 seconds.

Inside, you will feel the futuristic feeling of its incredible design that is accented by premium leather. The cabin is very adequate, makes you feel comfortable to stay inside the car. You will also feel homy by the two Body-contoured carbon fiber seats covered by Alcantara sude that look very sporty.

The sport steering wheel with fingertip shift controls is accompanied by the lovely matte chrome instrument cluster for speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, and fuel consumption that are placed on the dash which is covered by high quality leather. When you insert the key, the starter buttons will glow in red. The six-CD changer with the amazing Bose surround-sound stereo system will make you feel entertained along your trip. The adaptive cruise control and dual zone climate control are also equipped inside.

The roadster came with the hand-built 5.4 L (5.439 L; 331.9 cu in) supercharged V8 engine that is transmitted via 5-speed automatic transmission. The all-aluminium, SOHC engine is able to deliver 626 PS (460 kW; 617 hp) @ 6,500 rpm and 80 N•m (580 lb•ft) @ 3,250 - 5,000 rpm maximum torque. The acceleration from 0 to 62 mph (100km/h) is only in 3.8 seconds with maximum speed is about 208 mph. It feels very great to cruise on the road, feels so fast and agile to ride.

In January 2009, the 722 S version was launched to the market and only built not more than 150 units. It brings the improved engine that is able to reach 62 mph in 3.6 seconds that is 0.2 seconds faster than the regular version.

For the safety and security system, it brings two fixed roll-over bars, adaptive airbags, knee and side airbags, seat belt tensioners, stability and traction control, and tyre pressure monitoring feature.

Okay, now let’s check how much this car is priced. To get this incredible roadster, you should spend your money starting from about $220,000 until $545,000 which sounds quite expensive actually.

But maybe it’s also considerable to get a car that built perfectly by Mercedes and McLaren.

The Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster truly offers the exclusiveness of sport car with its superb performance.

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The Glorious of Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster

SLS AMG is developed by Mercedes-AMG, the independent engineer and manufacturer of Mercedes Benz AMG automobiles. This is the first model that constructed in-house by the AMG.

It was offered in two versions, two-door coupe and two-door roadster with soft top convertible. The first model made its debut performance at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009 and marketed starting from 2010. A year later, the roadster version was revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show and began to sell in autumn of 2011.

We all agree that convertible car is always interesting to talk about with its incredible performance and excellent design. Mercedes Benz is popular in building many variants of the open-top car that is fulfilled the demands of the market. The company launches many well-built convertibles that considered as the strong competitors among its class.

This time, we will review the convertible car named The SLS AMG Roadster with three-layered - in magnesium, steel, and aluminum construction - reversible roof top that is made from fabric. It can be raised and lowered within 11 seconds by pressing the button and can be performed when you drive the car up to 31 mph (50 km/h), changing your open top car into an elegant coupe. With this feature, the design of the car looks more excellent than the regular coupe version.

The fancy design of this roadster is beautified by the excellent white LED Daytime Running Lamps which are durable and consume low energy, also the LED rear lights that look very fashionable with horizontal motif and dark-tinted lenses. Your visibility is also supported by the high-tech Bi-Xenon headlamps with high-pressure washer that keeps it to perform well in bad weathers. When you are about to enter the blind spot, the light-red triangle symbol will be appeared on the side mirror to warn you while you’re driving the car in approximately 20 mph. To make you easier in controlling the car, the rear view camera is also equipped to the body.

It came with 4638 mm length, 1939 mm width, 2680 mm wheelbase, and 1735 kg kerb weight. Undeniably, the design of the car looks absolutely stunning along with its rigidity of body that is cleverly constructed by Mercedes AMG.

The interior is inspired by the racing car which is obviously superb. Accented by the elegant Black Designo Nappa leather in the seats, doors, and console along with the silver top-stitching in the cockpit details with unique diamond pattern on the seats and doors. Its body contoured sporty seat with head restrains will make you feel pleasant driving this car along with power adjustment, three position memory and 3 stage heating feature both for driver and passenger. The seats are featured with the AIRSCARF® neck-level heating system with three-stage temperature controls that delivers the warm airflow around your head, so you don’t have to worry about feeling cold while you are driving the car in the open-top mode. You don’t have to feel tricky about using the key to start the engine, just push the brake pedal and press the red Start/Stop button on the console, and the car will be easily starting. The dual-zone automatic climate control will also make you feel homy inside the car.

The high-definition screen and a central controller on the console along with the COMAND® (Cockpit Management and Data) system makes the control of entertainment features, hands-free call, and navigation system easy to access. Some controls are also attached to the ergonomic steering wheel.

Your long journey will be helped by the 80 GB hard-drive navigation with GPS technology that can save the maps and point of interest. The 6-disc CD changer, SD memory card reader, iPod/MP3 compatibility with USB and AUX inputs will never make your trip feel solitude

Performance? Don’t feel hesitate. The handcrafted 6.3 L naturally aspirated V8 engine boosting the excellent power at 583 hp @ 6,800 rpm of and 479 lb-ft or torque @ 4,750 rpm with acceleration from 0 to 60 in only 3.6 seconds and 197 mph maximum speed!

After knowing those incredible features, you must be curious about the price tag. Starting from about $220,000 up to $300,000 price, it’s quite reasonable to get this car. The Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster is a fair comparison to this car, it’s priced at $220,000 until $545,000 with 5.4 L (5.439 L; 331.9 cu in) supercharged V8 engine that develops 626 PS (460 kW; 617 hp) @ 6,500 rpm and 80 N•m (580 lb•ft) @ 3,250 - 5,000 rpm maximum torque. The acceleration from 0 to 62 mph (100km/h) is 3.8 seconds with maximum speed is about 208 mph, and for the 722 S version reach 62 mph in 3.6 seconds.

The AMG Roadster is more powerful actually, and McLaren is priced a little bit higher due to its rarity production especially for 722 version that built only 150 units and it also has the gullwing door. The choice is yours.

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Honda S600: The Greatest Classic and Luxury Honda Roadster

Now, let’s move to the Honda S600. After releasing Honda S500 roadster and its production had finished in 1963. Honda would have planned to make new series called Honda S600. We will get new alteration in this car. It was launched in March 1964 and available as a roadster – a lil bit resemble to the Honda S500 - and as a coupe was introduced in March 1965 and It was quite cheaper than roadster. During its production was up to 1966, the model and style were still pretty much the same as S500 with the most significant changes and improvement to the front grille, bumper, and headlamps.

The second roadster from Honda is powered by a DOHC, water-cooled, four-cylinder inline engine with four carburetors, the engine capacity was increased to 606 cc from the S500's 531 cc. This engine produced up to 57 hp (43 kW) at 8500 rpm and had a top speed of 90 mph (140 km / h). The suspension was independent to be sealed with roller chain drive to each rear wheel. We can be convinced with its performance of this car. Dont worry, we will not be disappointed.

The S600 1964-1996 was the first huge market and production from Honda car. Honda was trully confident to reach market in the world. First offered only in right-hand drive, after that, it soon became available in left-hand drive to get the export market. Different with S500 there are a few production of S500s manufactured in left-hand drive only. Both the S600 roadster and coupé were available in standard trim and a special, improved package, such as special paint colors. There was some variance color of this car such as black, white, red, yellow, blue. Then, an exclusive badging, a standard radio and speaker, we can enjoy driving car then turn on the radio and choose the favorite program easily. A special antenna in the passenger side sun visor, standard reversing lights, a standard cigarette lighter, a standard heater, better cushioned seats, and a detachable seat for quick removal of the passenger seat. All this features were made so innovative, it will make the driver easy, weary, not wasting much energy and we will focus to drive along the trip. What a great car!

Then, next to the dimension, it had dimensions wheelbase 2000 mm, length 3,300, widht 1,400, height 1,200, curb weight 715 kg. 3912 Honda roadsters S600 produced in 1964, and 1519 coupe in 1965. Then, the productions of these cars was decreased in 1966 (when they prepared to make S800) with only 111 roadsters and 281 coupes. The price as its roadster is about $12,000. Then, Honda released new variance named Honda S800.

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