India's first Tesla caught on tape

Few days before there was a news of India getting its first ever Tesla. The details later revealed that Prashant Ruia, the CEO of business conglomerate Essar, is the first Tesla electric car owner in India. Mr. Ruia has imported the Model X through the private import route. 

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The Tesla Model X,  which costs around 120,000 US dollars or around 75 lakhs in the USA, costs about 2 crores in India if imported privately. Yes, one needs to pay a big price for exclusivity.

The Tesla Model X has now been spotted on the streets of Mumbai by YouTube channel- AutoArmy

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10 Facts about the Tesla Model X SUV

• Tesla Model X is powered by  two electric motors mounted on each axle. The base version gets 259 hp on both the front and rear motors. Performance version boosts 259 hp at the front and 503 hp at the rear with combined torque output of 967 Nm. The P75D trim has power restricted and can hit 0-100 kmph in 4.9 seconds. The lithium-ion battery pack weighs half a tonne. It looks like one giant battery, but it is made up of 18,650 regular AA-sized batteries.


• The vast touchscreen is 17″ touchscreen display deep and is the biggest fitted in any car.


• The rear falcon doors are double hinged and need only 12″ to open. If you have the key fob in your pocket, the driver’s door will automatically open as you approach. They make it very easy to get in and out, especially if you are elderly or have to fit child seats. They are a great show-off feature. You can close the driver’s door by putting your foot on the brake pedal.


• The switchgear (indicator, windscreen control, gear stalk, etc) are from Mercedes-Benz.


• It takes 75 minutes to fully charge the Model X using a purpose-built supercharger. If you choose a destination beyond its range, the Model X plots a route to leapfrog from one charger to the next.


•  The “Big Sky” windscreen is the largest single piece of glass on any production car on the road.


• The charge port is disguised as part of the rear light. It automatically opens when it detects the power hose.


• Using an app on your phone you can check the battery charge, lock and unlock the doors, control the temperature, locate your car on Google Maps and even reverse the car in or out of a parking space while standing on the pavement.


• If you indicate while cruising, the car will change lanes on its own.


•  A medical grade filter ensures the car is free from pollen, bacteria and pollution. There is also a bio-weapon defence mode that can totally seal the cabin.

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2018 Suzuki Jimny - Maruti Suzuki Gypsy replacement details leaked

Here are the leaked images of the 2018 Suzuki Jimny - Maruti Suzuki Gypsy replacement posted on a Italian magazine. 

The all-new Jimny was expected to make its global debut at the 2017 Tokyo motor show but it now seems the first public showing will be at a global motor show next year, possibly the 2018 Geneva motor show.



The new Jimny will come built on a ladder- frame chassis. Like the earlier Jimnys, the new model will have a small footprint which should give it excellent approach, departure and ramp break-over angles. So far, only a three-door hard-top version has been seen, but a larger five-door model and soft-top variants are expected as well.

The interior seems to have taken several components from Suzuki's existing bin, sharing parts with the new generation Suzuki Swift among other models.



There are also many reports that suggest that the Jimny would be built in India, at Maruti’s Sanand factory in Gujarat. India could also become this compact SUV’s global export hub.

According to preliminary reports, the Jimny will be equipped with a 1.2-liter 92-horsepower petrol engine and a 1 liter-3 cylinder BoosterJet turbocharged unit.  A Hybrid variant is also rumoured to be introduced at launch. The off-roader will be have an all-wheel drive layout as standard.



source: team-bhp

THE SENNA is the most extreme McLaren road-legal track car yet

The McLaren Senna has been designed, engineered and developed with single-minded purpose: to be the ultimate McLaren track-concentrated car for the road. The car bears the name of legendary Formula 1 driver, Ayrton Senna, honouring its status as the ultimate McLaren track car, legalised for the road.



McLaren Senna

• New Ultimate Series is the most extreme McLaren road car yet


• Bears the name of legendary Formula 1 driver, Ayrton Senna, honouring its status as the ultimate McLaren track car, legalised for the road


• At 1,198kg, the lightest McLaren road car since the iconic McLaren F1


• 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 is the most powerful McLaren road car internal combustion engine ever, with 800PS (789bhp) and 800Nm (590 lb ft)


• Power-to-weight ratio of 668PS-per-tonne delivers savage performance


• Aggressive appearance epitomises ‘form-follows-function’ McLaren design philosophy


• Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive chassis – the optimum configuration for dynamic excellence


• Production limited to 500 units, all hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, Surrey, England from Q3 2018

Ultra-lightweight construction, with carbon fibre chassis and body panels. Mid-mounted, twin-turbocharged V8 McLaren engine. Rear wheel drive. Sophisticated race-derived suspension delivers an unparalleled blend of control and dynamic balance.

The carbon fibre Monocage III chassis that forms the core of the McLaren Senna is a further development of the structure that underpins the McLaren 720S and the strongest monocoque ever built by McLaren for a road-legal vehicle. Every body panel is made from carbon fibre, in line with a relentless focus on the weight of every individual component that has resulted in the McLaren Senna being the lightest road-legal McLaren since the iconic F1 road car, at just 1,198kg.



With maximum power of 800PS (789bhp), the McLaren Senna enjoys a power-to-weight ratio of 668PS per tonne. This statistic immediately underlines the performance credentials of the newcomer to the McLaren Ultimate Series, a product family introduced with the McLaren P1™ that is reserved for the rarest and most extreme McLaren cars.

 

The ultimate road-legal, track-concentrated McLaren hypercar will make its public debut in March, at the 88^th Geneva International Motor Show.

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Update: NSG special RE Stealth Black Classic 500 motorcycles sold in 15 seconds

Update: Royal Enfield had put up 15 units of the Classic 500 Stealth Black motorcycle on sale used by NSG commandos on an Terrorism-awareness spreading cross-country road trip. The bikes were put on sale on the company’s website for charity – to fund education of underprivileged children. 

Scheduled to be conducted on December 13th, the registration for the online sale of these motorcycles was opened on December 8th 2017. Over the ensuing 5 days, the specially created webpage saw a registration of more than 2000 interested buyers who stood an opportunity to book and own one of the 15 motorcycles on a first-come-first-serve basis. The sale opened at 12.00 noon Wednesday, December 13th, and in less than 18 seconds all the 15 motorcycles were booked and sold at a special price of Rs. 1,90,000/-, with an online booking amount of Rs. 15,000/-. The 15 lucky winners will be handed over their Limited Edition Stealth Black 500 motorcycles at a local dealership on payment of the full amount.

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Story as on December 10, 2017

Royal Enfield, has announced a unique online sale of 15 limited edition Stealth Black Classic 500 motorcycles that were part of National Security Guards’ Motorcycle Expedition ‘Fight Against Terror’ ride in September 2017.

Aptly called ‘Tribute to the Bravehearts’, the sale will go online on December 13th 2017 on www.royalenfield.com/bravehearts, wherein interested buyers can register themselves and express their interest starting December 8th 2017. To be decorated with a unique NSG insignia, the motorcycles are distinctive and offer buyers an opportunity to own a part of history. The entire proceeds from the sale of these 15 motorcycles will go to Prerna, a not-for-profit initiative supported by NSG for differently abled children.

Royal Enfield’s recently launched Stealth Black Classic 500 motorcycles were a part of NSGs 40 day motorcycle expedition, aimed at spreading awareness about fighting terrorism and serving the nation. Covering over 8000-kms across the length and breadth of India on these motorcycles, 15 Braveheart Black Cat NSG Commandos spread the message of collective responsibility towards fighting terror among citizens.

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This NSG motorcycle expedition also commemorated the NSG’s 33 years of service to the nation. Flagged off on 07th September 2017 by Mr. Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs of India, 15 Black Cat commandos of NSG rode across NSGs Kolkata, Mumbai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad and Chennai bases and culminated their expedition on 16th October 2017 at the NSG headquarters in Manesar, Haryana, wherein they were felicitated by the Vice President of India - Shri Venkaiah Naidu.

Beginning 8th December 2017, enthusiasts can go online and register themselves thereby expressing interest to purchase. Exclusively available on www.royalenfield.com/bravehearts, these motorcycles will be sold at a special price of Rs. 1,90,000. The sale will go ‘live’ on 13th December 2017 with a format of ‘first-come-first-serve’

1. Users need to register on www.royalenfield.com/bravehearts prior to the sale date of 13th December and select the motorcycle they wish to purchase


2. Post registration, users will be given a unique code which would be required to participate in the sale


3. On the sale day, users need to login to the website and proceed to make a payment of Rs. 15,000 to book their motorcycle of choice

To make the ownership experience more memorable and special, the motorcycles will feature special insignia commemorative of the ride and the journey undertaken by the commandos across India.

Classic Stealth black 500cc is the latest color variant of the best-selling Classic franchise which is equipped with both front & rear disc brakes. The Classic 500 is one of the most successful products from Royal Enfield’s fleet, and plays a key role in its road to being the leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment in India. The motorcycle is cherished for its reliability and simple, yet drop dead gorgeous classic styling.

Royal Enfield’s tryst with the Indian armed forces dates back to 1955. Since then Royal Enfields have been the most popular and trusted steeds of the Indian armed forces due to its resilience, durable design, and manoeuvrability across terrains.

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First Tesla lands in India - the Model X SUV

While Tesla is working for its official entry in India, someone has decided to import the Tesla. So, officially India has received its first ever Tesla- the Model X SUV, an all-electric and is one of the most tech friendly SUV.



The details on the import is not available as of now.

10 Facts about the Tesla Model X SUV

• Tesla Model X is powered by  two electric motors mounted on each axle. The base version gets 259 hp on both the front and rear motors. Performance version boosts 259 hp at the front and 503 hp at the rear with combined torque output of 967 Nm. The P75D trim has power restricted and can hit 0-100 kmph in 4.9 seconds. The lithium-ion battery pack weighs half a tonne. It looks like one giant battery, but it is made up of 18,650 regular AA-sized batteries.


• The vast touchscreen is 17" touchscreen display deep and is the biggest fitted in any car.


• The rear falcon doors are double hinged and need only 12" to open. If you have the key fob in your pocket, the driver’s door will automatically open as you approach. They make it very easy to get in and out, especially if you are elderly or have to fit child seats. They are a great show-off feature. You can close the driver’s door by putting your foot on the brake pedal.


• The switchgear (indicator, windscreen control, gear stalk, etc) are from Mercedes-Benz.


• It takes 75 minutes to fully charge the Model X using a purpose-built supercharger. If you choose a destination beyond its range, the Model X plots a route to leapfrog from one charger to the next.


•  The “Big Sky” windscreen is the largest single piece of glass on any production car on the road.


• The charge port is disguised as part of the rear light. It automatically opens when it detects the power hose.


• Using an app on your phone you can check the battery charge, lock and unlock the doors, control the temperature, locate your car on Google Maps and even reverse the car in or out of a parking space while standing on the pavement.


• If you indicate while cruising, the car will change lanes on its own.


•  A medical grade filter ensures the car is free from pollen, bacteria and pollution. There is also a bio-weapon defence mode that can totally seal the cabin.

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Source: Automobili Ardent on Facebook