Most of the luxury cars are modified with two doors and can perform with great speed on the road. These cars are expensive because of the limited versions of their kind. Car manufacturers many times have their own classifications of luxury sports cars that they sell in the car market industry for those drivers who look for pleasure and extravagance in a car. Here are some examples of luxury sports cars that you can compare and rate according to their prices and features.

1.     One of the most extravagant and most expensive sports cars is the Ferrari F430 Spider. Ferrari has generated this car as the second fastest car in the world that reaches a speed up to 193 mph. This awesome speed has lived up to its expectations because Ferrari has always been consistent in promoting and endorsing top of the line models and designs for its cars. The Ferrari F430 priced at $180,000 is an all around sports car with a 486-hp engine and is considered as the company’s best F-1 technology.

2.     Another top of the line luxury sports car is the Jaguar XK. This car will be released early this year as their main attraction for the 2007 series of the Jaguar. This car is said to be the lightest of the Jaguar designs because of the bonded-aluminum platform that is used in its modernized features. It weights lighter than the previous version, which is the DOHC 4.2-liter engine.

3.     The Porsche Cayman can be considered as the most well rounded Porsche sports car that is released. Although it is not considered the fastest or most expensive design in the car market, many car enthusiasts are still fascinated with this car because of the accuracy of the steering wheels and mid-engine balance it gives the driver when it is on the road. The car is priced $59,985.

4.     When car enthusiasts are looking for a fast car and would like to satisfy their need for speed, the Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 has it all. This car can blast up to 200 mph. To topple the Corvette’s great speed you have to acquire the Ford GT and spend $150,000. Just like the Le Mans C6R Corvette racecar the ZO6 has a 7-liter and 505-hp engine. It also features carbon fiber front fenders and dry sump V8.

by shavennah

Driving around town in a brand new sports car may be one of the best experiences for a driver. Sports cars don’t only give superior driving performance and comfort; they also give confidence to the owner of the car.

Buying a brand new sports car can also be a scary thing because of the money involved. How do you one shop for a brand new sports car? Here are some helpful tips in doing so:

1) Think about it a hundred times

There is a big difference in buying a sports car and a sedan. There is also a big difference in between a brand new model and an older one. A buyer must carefully assess his needs several times before deciding to buy a brand new model. This is particularly true if the budget is quite tight. But even if one can generously afford a brand new model, he must remember that money that is put in the wrong car is wasted money.

A buyer should also consider waiting for a little while if he is looking at a particular model which is new but is on the verge of  being taken off the “brand new” list. This move could save him a lot of money while getting the same value that he would have gotten a few months back. This is an effective strategy if he intends to keep the car for a long time.

2) List and Check

A buyer should make a checklist of what he wants in a sports car. He should then compare the top scorers in his list. Factors such as size, comfort, engine performance and other details may be the deciding factor for the purchase.

3) Mind the Sticker Price

Always bear in mind that the sticker price is the highest price that the market can put on a particular model. Negotiations can bring the price down if done correctly.

4) Financing First

A buyer must make provisions for financing before making a purchase. Banks may be the best choice for car financing but the approval process can take some time. A buyer must also set extra money aside for peripheral expenses such as taxes and documents processing.

A brand new sports car is a dream for everyone. When someone has the capacity to realize the dream of buying a sports car, he must be wise and careful in doing so. A good purchase will make the sports car experience much more pleasant for the buyer.

By : shavennah

Michio Suzuki is the founder of the famous automotive brand no other than Suzuki. It was in the year 1920 when he created the famous Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Company with a goal of surpassing high end textile looms. After two years of perseverance, the company became one of the largest loom manufacturers in Japan and so he decided to export his works to nearby region; Southeast Asia and India in particular. With his success, he was determined to venture into other fields that would help the everyday living of his fellowmen and so Suzuki Motors was created to offer inexpensive yet reliable means of transportation.

Through the years, Suzuki launched different models of vehicles that are more advanced than the earlier kinds. Among its vehicle make is the Suzuki Grand Vitara which is a 3 door or 5 door, 5-passsnger sports utility vehicle. Although it is not a ritzy brand compared to other vehicle that you see in the road, still it is packed with some serious features. Available in 6 trims, you can get this model from Base 2WD up to Luxury 4WD.

The first model which is the Base 2WD is mounted with standard 2.7-liter, V6, 185-horsepower engine that pull off 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the public road. Also equipped with standard 5-speed manual transmission and 5-speed automatic transmission that is discretionary. On the other hand, later model like Luxury 4WD is mounted with 2.7-liter, V6, 185-horsepower engine that is able to accomplish 17-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on highway.

Much more than the performance, Suzuki engineers also made sure to incorporate parts and components that will help in making occupants comfortable as they cruise down the road which includes a standard sunroof, multiple steering-wheel controls, split, reclining rear seats; six-disc CD changer; heated sideview mirrors; and keyless start. It will save much of your time therefore making your entry and exit of your vehicle a whole lot faster. The dual-stage airbag, side curtain airbags, and front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags are also among those factors to watch out for and love! Moreover, you will also appreciate that the vehicle is mounted with electronic stability as well as tire pressure monitoring system. The 2006 Grand Vitara was created independently by Suzuki engineers who were also the reason behind the development of the Theta. In general, this model received appreciation because of various features that it can give at a low price. Surely despite their humble beginning, Suzuki Motors had pushed through in becoming one of the most renowned vehicle makes.

Special Summarize By: Shavennah

To know who invented the first car you must first define what car is. Some said steam-powered coaches are cars and people like Daimler-Benz says that cars are light carriages for personal transport with three or four wheels, powered by a liquid-fueled internal combustion engine. As you see the definition of a car can be different, and therefore the automobile could have been invented by any number of people at different times in history.

The first written record of a self-propelled vehicle was Leonardo da Vincis. He toyed with the idea in the 15th century. He even designed and drew several different so called car models in his notes. Sadly Leonardo did never came to building anything. The steam engine was considered to be invented by James Watt in 1765 and was perfected by both English and French scientists over the next century.

Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot, William Murdoch and Richard Trevithick all came up with steam-powered beasts that were so huge and heavy that they need a fully flat surface to move on. In fact, iron rails were installed on roads in Paris and London for the next 120 years so these cars could move on them.
In the United States, Oliver Evans invented an amphibious vehicle that can travel on wheels and on water with the help of a paddle wheel.

Ivan Kulibin of Russia designed a car with modern day features such as flywheels, brakes and a gear box. Oddly enough, it was it was human-pedalled. Etience Lenoir invented something he called a hippomobile that proved to the masses that automobiles can handle long trips.
One of the first to mass-produce cars was Karl Benz. His cars appealed to many due to being able to move at 45 km/h (28.2 mph).

In France, Panhard et Levassan was the first ever company to be formed exclusively for the sole purpose of making cars. The Duryea brothers (Frank and Charles) were the first automobile manufacturers in the United States, and they were swiftly followed by Ford and Winton.

A special mention goes of course to Henry Ford. Contrary to popular belief, he didn’t actually built cars. Well, his company did, but what he personally invented and perfected was the manufacturing line in car building. He used one worker for one task. He also added modern features such as the car radio after getting the idea from private jets.

There were different eras to the automobile’s history. And each brought different improvements to the car. In the Vintage Era, internal combustion engines and the overhead cam engines were modified.

A prime example of this is the Austin 7. During the Pre-War Era, fully-closed models were produced for the first time and trunks were added. The Post War Era gave birth to cars which have more resemblance to modern automobiles. Art and sleek cars, like the Mini Cooper, have left a memorable imprint on automobile history.

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Dimensionally, the new Equinox rides on the same 112.5-inch wheelbase of the previous model, yet is one inch shorter and wider. A more steeply raked windshield gives a sleeker profile for improved aerodynamics, while available 17-, 18-, or 19-inch wheels pushed closer to the corners provide greater stability and allow for a more spacious cabin. The Equinox’s overall design is more aggressive than its bigger brother, the Lambda-based Chevrolet Traverse, with a more-sculpted front end, bold wheel arches, and distinct creases in the sheetmetal below the beltline. The rear sports stacked round taillights and dual exhausts, yet is reminiscent of the Mercedes-Benz ML-class with its forward-canted C-pillars and flush-fitting, wraparound side glass.

With cross-town rival Ford waving a turbocharged and direct-injected EcoBoost finger in GM’s face, Chevy’s new trucklet will come out of the gate fitted with a pair of efficient DI engines: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder making 182 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.0-liter V-6 rated at 255 hp and 214 lb-ft. Both powertrains are backed by six-speed automatics and optional all-wheel-drive systems (front-wheel-drive is standard), with the new inline-four developing nearly as much power as the previous Equinox’s 3.4-liter V-6. DI technology also endows the new 3.0-liter V-6, with output almost matching the current Equinox Sport’s 264-hp 3.6-liter V-6.

Combined with electric power steering and better aerodynamics, the new engines help four-cylinder models achieve up to a claimed 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. The previous model’s considerable panel gaps, hard plastics, and overall rental-car build quality garnered little praise from us in the past. An attractive ‘floating’ center stack dominates the sweeping dash, with ice-blue ambient lighting around the console, cup holders, and door pulls. On the technology front, the Equinox will be available with navigation and a seven-inch touch-screen monitor, as well as Bluetooth and USB connectivity, upgraded sound systems, and a dual-screen entertainment system for backseat passengers. Safety highlights include standard electronic stability and traction control, along with front, head-curtain, and seat-mounted side airbags.

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