2009 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

Vehicle Overview

Ferrari billed as a "genuine four-seater," 612 Scaglietti is the first V-12-powered car to feature all-aluminum construction. Even the interior is built with aluminum components. At $ 300 000, competitors get, but the short list includes the Bentley Continental GT Speed.









Exterior

Styling is by Pininfarina 612 Scaglietti organization, which was designed for a long list of Ferrari models in recent years. Concave, scalloped sides to remember the only way Pininfarina Ferrari 375 mm.



* Teardrop profile, especially in the cockpit which is much further back than usual

* Bass, mouth-shaped grille with horizontal bars and the famous Ferrari prancing horse logo in the middle

* Integrated into the headlight covers that blend perfectly into the front wings, which flank a long hood



Interior

Four people can sit inside the 612 Scaglietti, which is equipped with aluminum and leather. Ferrari said that all four riders can enter and exit easily.



*8.5 cubic feet trunk can hold six piece kit is specially designed storage

* Climate control dual zone

* Bose audio system

* Modes selectable suspension and engine with steering wheel-mounted switches

* Leather is also used in place of the door panels and resting on the knee



Under the hood

With its 540 horsepower V-12, says Ferrari coupe can accelerate from zero to 62 km / h in 4.2 seconds. The engine behind the front axle, gearbox and differential are mounted on the back. Front and rear overhangs are short.



* 5.8-liter V-12 engine makes 540 hp at 7,250 rpm and 434 lb-ft of torque at 5250 rpm

* Six-speed manual gearbox or a Formula One-style electro-hydraulic system available that uses a semi-automatic paddles behind the steering wheel

* Fuel tank and battery mounted on the back to help achieve regulatory weight distribution: 46/54 front / rear - surprising for a car engine before







Safety

Safety features include:



* Electronic Stability Control

* Traction Control

* Anti-lock ventilated disc brakes

HALIOS 1000m (prototype)

By TLex Here's a sneak peek at the new HALIOS 1000m AKA 'The Puck', which HALIOS have been dive and wear testing for the last couple of months. A couple of aesthetic changes are planned; the now black bezel insert will be changed to a dark gray with a brushed texture, the hour and minute hands of the final version will be brushed metal instead of the current white and the second hand will be completely black.







Notice that the bezel is fastened by 5 screws for easy maintenance; its teeth allow you to get a good grip with both wet and dry hands and are also designed to minimize accidental movement. Other features include 24mm lugs and a double domed sapphire crystal allowing distortion-free viewing at sharp angles. More pictures and info can be found by following HALIOS icon below . . .

BOSCHETT Harpoon (update)

By TLex These are the final drawings of the new BOSCHETT Harpoon. A slight change to the 'harpoon' second hand pointer has been made, but that's about it. Some corrections to my original post, too. The lip will only rise up 1 millimeter not 2, and the lug width is 22mm instead of 24mm. More info. and images can be had on the BOSCHETT Facebook page . . .

The Best | EVENTBACK TO TSUKUBA FOR THE IDLERS GAMES

When I was living in Japan, Tsukuba Circuit became a bit of a second home for me. It was close by, and featured some of the best car action in the world - paradise for a car crazed dude like myself. Of all the events I've been to at Tsukuba, few have left a bigger impression on me than the Idlers Club races. Idlers is where the internet legend of the Rauh Welt was born and is where you'll find the very best in Japanese automotive culture. When I found out there was going to be an Idlers event during my visit to Japan this month, it was tough to hold back the excitement....

DOXA SUB 1200T NUMA Blue Edition

By TLex DOXA have released a 100 piece limited edition version of their SUB 1200T The NUMU Blue Edition will be available in December priced at 1890USD . . .







LIMITED EDITION 100 pieces, made and assembled by hand in Switzerland



CASE Satin brushed sold stainless steel (316L). 44.60 mm in total length, 42.70 mm not including the crown, 44.50 mm including the crown. Water resistant to 1200 Meters/3937 ft. Dial diameter = 27mm



CRYSTAL Scratch-resistant, anti-reflective 3mm domed sapphire crystal



CASEBACK Solid stainless steel, screw down case back. Engraved with limited edition number 000/100



HRV Helium Release Valve



BEZEL Unidirectional stainless steel, engraved with the US Navy non-Decompression table



ANTI-SHOCK Incabloc shock protection



FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, seconds, quick-set date at 3 o'clock



HANDS Replica of the original 1967 SUB hands, Superluminova filled, featuring the iconic dwarf hour hand.



BRACELET Solid stainless steel, DOXA SUB " Beads of Rice" style, wetsuit extension, and 20 mm end pieces



PRESENTATION DOXA's world-famous "scuba bottle" presentation case, made of heavy anodized aluminum



PRICE 1890USD

TEMPEST Viking DLC (prototype)

By TLex A couple of nice shots of the TEMPEST Viking Prototype DLC. Plus a great reason to 'LIKE' the Tempest Facebook page if you haven't already done so. They will be giving the Viking prototype once they have reached 888 likes . . .

2011 Hyundai Veracruz

The 2011 Veracruz is a four-door, seven passenger SUV, available in four versions, ranging from the GLS to the Limited AWD.



After the introduction, the GLS is equipped with a standard 3.8-liter V6, 260 horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 22 mpg highway. Limited AWD is equipped with a standard 3.8-liter V6, 260-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 21 mpg highway. 6-speed automatic overdrive is standard on both trim.



In 2011, Vera Cruz is a transfer from 2010.









Other SUVs to Consider

While the Veracruz is a good value, the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia offers more comfortable seating and better performance at all, always can stomach the high prices.



If sticking to your budget is more important to you, take a look at the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot. Both have three rows of seats. The Highlander uses less fuel much better than the Veracruz and has a lower starting price. The pilot has three sets of LATCH Connect in the second row - a big plus for families with three children in car seats - and costs about the same as that of Vera Cruz. However, neither the Highlander or the driver matches the list guaranteed to Veracruz along with standard features and interior luxury.



Acceleration and Power

The Veracruz comes with a 3.8-liter V6 shared with the Azera sedan. The engine delivers 260 horsepower and 257 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, equipped with a manual shift mode.



Even if the engine has a lot of horses, some of the test driver to find it slow due to the heavy weight of Veracruz. According to the EPA, the Veracruz FWD 17/22 mpg achieve city / highway, while the AWD model for 16/21. Although these data seem to be bad when you compare them to a midsize SUV that seats seven, are actually pretty typical. Only the Toyota Highlander seats seven and gets significantly better fuel economy.



Exterior

Plunging curves and two-tone body define Vera Cruz, which emulates the style themes established by crossing other Hyundai Santa Fe Exterior features include:



* Standard 17-inch wheels

* Chrome Window and Grille

* Standard mirrors with integrated turn

* Standard rear parking sensors

* The optional moonroof

* Power liftgate option

* Optional 18-inch wheels



Interior

Seating arrangements Veracruz includes front bucket seats, a seat three people in the second row and a row of two in the third person. GLS models have cloth seats, but the Limited trim level gets leather. Blue backlight illuminates the instruments, controls the dashboard and cup holders. Interior features include:



* The second row can slide forward for easy access to the third row

* Third row seat folds into the floor

* Air conditioning controls for rear passengers

* The optional tilt / telescopic steering wheel (manual tilt / telescopic standards)

* Optional power supply

* The optional rear seat entertainment system



Under The Hood

The Veracruz's 3.8-liter V-6 found in a series of duty Hyundai Azera sedan including full size. The EPA estimated fuel economy drive front-wheel drive Veracruz are 17/23 mpg city / highway and four-wheel drive models are rated at 16/22 mpg. Mechanical features include:



* 260 horsepower, 257 lb-ft of torque

* V-6 runs on regular gas

* Six-speed automatic with manual override

* Optional all-wheel drive system includes a lock mode that splits torque 50/50, front to back, at low speed



Safety

Standard safety features include:



* Four disc brakes anti-lock brakes

* Electronic Stability Control

* Side airbags for front seats

* Side curtain airbags for all three rows

* Active headrests