30 March, 2009 : Three pointed seat belts work on the principle of inertia and keep the driver from flying through the windshield and the dashboard in case of an accident or an abrupt stop. A seat belt has the ability to extend and retract so when the driver desires to lean down he or she can do so even when the seat belt is buckled. Whereas, in case of an accident the belt secures the driver tightly in his or her position.
Take for example, if a car is running at a speed of 100 km/h then in case of an emergency stop or an accident the driver will be thrown out of the windshield with the same speed at which the car is running if the driver is not wearing a seat belt. If the driver is thrown out at a speed of 100 km/h then it’s obvious that he or she will be badly injured or even killed.
26 March, 2009 : Bentley Motors was founded by Walter Owen Bentley in 1919 in England. Walter Owen Bentley had been previously known for producing rotary aero-engines in World War I. He had a strong understanding of the dynamics of engines and also had knowledge of new technologies to improve the power generation of engines.
There are many Bentley cars that are brought to India through the import route. These cars include some of the most stunning and imposing models from Bentley’s stable comprising the Bentley Azure, Bentley Arnage, Bentley Continental GTC, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, and the Bentley Continental GT.
Most of us are aware of company’s history and the authenticity of Bentley cars but yet there are many facts that are still under veil. It’s really fun to know more about the brand and the cars that has redefined the luxury car segment in the car industry.
25 March, 2009 : Power windows are electric windows that can be raised and lowered using a switch rather than a hand-turned crank handle in the traditional windows. For the first time power windows were fitted in 1941 on the car models Lincoln Custom and Packard Custom Super 180. The Lincoln Custom was produced by Ford ’s Lincoln Luxury Division as a custom limousine and long-wheelbase touring sedan and was manufactured only in 1941 and 1942 and the Packard Custom Super 180 is believed to be the largest vehicle from Packard Motor Company.
24 March, 2009 : The Porsche 917 project was started in 1968 after the international sports authority or FIA (International Automobile Federation) had announced the need of ‘homologated sports car’ with up to 5.0-litre engine capacity and a minimum weight of 800 kg. ‘Homologated sports cars’ are those sports cars that are approved by the official authority, the FIA, to run on the racing track.
Being frightened by the performance of its 7000cc prototypes in the 1967 season, Porsche became more alert and desired to introduce a new concept that could stamp on the racing track with a big bang. This gave birth to the 917 concept.
The skilled Porsche engineers brilliantly added a half motor to the existing 8-cylinder, 3000cc motor. This introduced a new engine with a 4500cc 12-cylinder unit. Under the supervision of Ferdinand Piëch, the stipulated numbers of units of the new racing car model were produced in April 1969. Earlier, the car manufacturer had planned to produce 50 units which were later reduced to 25 units. Thereafter, the Porsche began its actual racing career with its 917.
23 March, 2009 : Skoda Fabia is tagged as the best small car of the year. It is believed that the new car introduced in 2008 is an epitome of robust build quality and technological excellence. It comes with a choice of three engines options - 1.4-litre diesel, 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre petrol engines mated to 5-speed manual transmission. The petrol variants of the car offer a good blend of torque and fuel efficiency and the diesel variant impresses the car buyers with its amazing fuel efficiency. In city driving conditions, its exceptional handling characteristics make it a winning car whereas on highway the car maintains a great speed without losing its stability.
The high price was a hurdle in the beginning when the car was launched but gradually it started carving its own niche in the car industry. Infact, the Fabia has now created a strong platform for high priced hatchbacks in India. With this it will become easy for cars like the Honda Jazz and the Volkswagen Polo to win success in India.
