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Rabu, 31 Mei 2017
Selasa, 30 Mei 2017
KOP HILL CLIMB 2015
[Words and contemporary images provided by Colin West - historic research and editing by pdo]
In the heart of Buckinghamshire Country, deep in the British countryside, the Kop Hill Climb is among the most historic of all road races. The first race was held in 1910 as a test of machinery on the unpaved, winding road up the tallest local hill. The course begins gently, but the mid-section is a 1-in-6 grade (17%), and steepens to 1-in4 at the end (25%), which seemed nearly insurmountable in those early years of single-speeders with slipping belt drives.
Over the 15 years of its original existence, many famous names competed, on many long-gone marques, once bathed in glory from such competition â€" Duzmo, Motosacoche, Zenith, Douglas, etc. By the early 1920s, he event became m ore a speed trial than endurance run, as machinery grew multiple gears and respectable horsepower, and riders like Freddie Dixon, the original Iron Man, flew up the final steep section, catching big air at the top of the hill, setting record times. A variety of events, car and motorcycle, were held on this lonely stretch of road, including local owner’s clubs, University racing teams (Oxford seemed especially keen), and allcomers races.
As the power of vehicles increased by the 1920s, the skill of the rider/driver became critical, and with no ‘test’ for entrants, the quality of some competitors was sub-par, and accidents drew negative attention from both press and government. By 1925, Kop Hill was in a precarious spot, and an accident that year - a spectator refused to move from an unsafe spot and was struck by a car, breaking his leg â€" put an end not only to this event, but all racing on public roads in Britain. Kop Hill was thus the last race held on a public road, and sprints/hillclimbs moved onto sympathetic private estates for the next half century.
Kop Hill was revived in 2009 as a non-competitive ‘parade’, and this year saw over 400 historic cars and motorcycles tackling the famous hill, and many more displayed in the paddock. Vehicles range in age from the early 1900’s to modern day exotics, and included the amazing crowd-puller Napier-Railton from the Brooklands Museum. This huge 24 litre, two-ton goliath is an awesome sight, and with a top speed of over 165mph, it had no trouble on the hill. Another star was the 1922 Isle of Man TT winning Sunbeam Grand Prix car, joined by a replica of the 1936 6.7L Cummins-Railton Special, the Napier-Railton, and the 1922 7.2L Leyland-Thomas No.1 recreation.
Kop Hill is a charity event, and in addition to the stunning machinery, there’s a challenge for the local school kids on a ‘soap box’ circuit, where future motoring stars can cut their teeth under the guidance of motoring legends such as Paddy Hopkirk, a regular supporter of the Kop Hill event. Youngsters (and oldsters) can also ride a traditional steam-powered Merry-Go-Round and a Helter-Skelter. Charity stalls, food, bars and the famous ‘Wall of Death’ st unt riders make this a low-key alternative to Goodwood in September.
Amongst the motorcycles this year was a stunning Brough Model W flat-twin (featured on TheVintagent.com), which was recreated from the 1922 drawings by Dave Clark, after he sourced the original engine â€" it’s a unique machine. Richard Duffin was seen to abuse the rear tyre of his 1932 Scott before disappearing up the hill in a cloud of smoke, closely followed by a gun-toting Alastair Flanagan on his 1944 Harley WLA in full military livery. Amongst the various two-strokes were two extremes of the Scott design with a 1977 Silk 70ss ridden by George Silk and a 1929 two-speeder Scott Super Squirrel ridden by Bob Woodman. For fans of historic cars and motorcycles being used ‘as the maker intended’, Kop Hill is an event in rare company.
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| A 1922 shot of DF Fitzgerald on a Norton 16H with sidecar - look at that crowd! And the lack of spectator barriers on the rough dirt road... |
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| Freddie Dixon on one of his own creations - a Works racing Douglas TT Model 500cc flat-twin with tuned OHV engine, here being aviated at the top of the hill |
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| Plenty of women raced too; this is Mrs. DeLissa on a Ladies Model Motosacoche in 1913. Her husband was the British importe r for Motosacoche in those early years - read more here on the marque. |
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| The immortal Bert LeVack in 1920, here with a Duzmo-JAP single. LeVack was the development engineer for JAP, and later Motosacoche. |
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| A 1932 Scott Flying Squirrel smokes off the line |
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| Historic land speed racers and Brooklands giants thundering up the hill in parade |
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| Dave Clarks W.E.Brough flat-twin racer re-creation - read more here. |
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| Early 1920s Scott 2-speeder of the type originally raced at Kop |
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| The event originally included plenty of touring cars, although this Frazer Nash Byfleet was a hot rod |
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| The business department of a 1922 Sunbeam 8-cylinder 3L DOHC motor |
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| The 1933 N apier-Railton 24L aero-engine beast |
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| The Soap Box Derby was a hit with future road racer s |
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| Youngest on oldest - a 1900 Singer bolt-on motorized wheel |
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| 1910: B.A. Hill on a 2 3/4hp Douglas - looks lonely! |
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| 1910: W.A. Cooper on a 3.5hp Bradbury at speed |
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| A Distingu ished Gentleman - H.V. Colver in 1913 aboard a rare v-twin 2 3/4hp Royal Enfield with all-chain drive |
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| In the early years, the rider was weighed as well as the bike. This is the 1913 weigh-in. |
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| Not a Ladies Model - the 17 year old daughter of Cyril Pullin, one of the first women to gain a motorcycle license in Britain, aboard a hotrod Zenith-JAP with a 2.5hp OHV racing engine |
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| 1914 competitors; Ms Berend and Ms.Davies sheltering from a deluge that year. I presume Ms Davies was the daughter of Ixion, the famous writer for The Motor Cycle, and author of Motorcycle Reminiscence and Motorcycle Cavalcade, both of which are fascinating acc ounts of coping with very early motorcycles, from a talented writer. |
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| 1920; a Mr Wallace rides a Duzmo (read more here) with very wide handlebars, as Dr. Archibal Low officiates. Low was later known for his rocket-powered motorcycle experiments! See more here |
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| The inimitable Archie Frazer-Nash piloting a 8.7L GN racer in 1923 - her name was Kim II |
Senin, 29 Mei 2017
Car Profiles Tata Vista
TATA VISTA
A Yaris sized hatchback that rivals the likes of the Picanto from India has arrived. While it is cheaper than the Manza, it has less power (they have the same engine) and less amenities but the price says it. At least you get more space for the buck.
The Good: Affordable price
The Bad: Lacks safety features
Price Range: P565,000
Our Rating: ***
| OWNERSHIP DETAILS | Vista Ignis | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Price | P678,000 | P565,000 |
| Warranty | 3 Years or 100,000kms | 3 Years or 100,000kms |
| ENGINE SPECS | ||
| Engine | Quadrajet 1.2 SOHC 16V I4 | Safire 1.4 SOHC 16V I4 |
| Horsepower | 74hp @ 4,000rpm | 74hp @ 6,000rpm |
| Torque | 190Nm @ 1,750-3,000rpm | 113Nm @ 4,750rpm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline/93 Octane |
| Fuel System | N/A | EFI |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 Liters | 44 Liters |
| DIMENSIONS | ||
| Length | 3,850mm | 3,850mm |
| Width | 1,695mm | 1,695mm |
| Height | 1,550mm | 1,550mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,470mm | 2,470mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,180kg | 1,050kg |
| Body Style | 5 Door Hatchback | 5 Door Hatchback |
| Engine/Drive Type | Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive | Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| SUSPENSION & TIRES | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring and Anti-Roll Bar, Independent and Lower Wishbone | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring and Anti-Roll Bar, Independent and Lower Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Twist Beam with Coil Springs and Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Semi Independent | Twist Beam with Coil Springs and Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Semi Independent |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum Brakes | Drum Brakes |
| Tires | 175/60 R14 | 175/60 R14 |
| Wheels | 14 Inch Alloy | 14 Inch Alloy |
| SAFETY | ||
| Airbags | 2 | None |
| Anti-Lock Brakes | Yes, with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | None |
| Traction/Stability Control | None | None |
| Other Safety Features | Adds: None | Central Locking, Immobilizer, Ignition Cum Steering Lock |
| EXTERIOR | ||
| Fog Lamps | Front | None |
| Other Exterior Features | Adds: Chrome Accents | Black Door Handles and Mirrors |
| INTERIOR | ||
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seating Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
| Seating Material | Fabric | Fabric |
| Other Interior Features | Adds: Drivers Information System | Center Instrument Cluster, Defogger, Front Socket for Mobile Phone |
| CONVENIENCE FEATURES | ||
| Power Amenities | Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors | Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors |
| Climate Control | Manual | Manual |
| Audio System | AM/FM/CD/USB/Bluetooth | AM/FM/CD/USB/Bluetooth |
| Speakers | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Yes, Audio | None |
| Alarm | None | None |
| Keyless Entry | None | None |
| RIVALS | Ford Fiesta Hatchback, Hyundai Grand i10, Mazda 2 Hatchback, Mitsubishi Mirage, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris |
Minggu, 28 Mei 2017
Ferrari 488 GTB Turbo 2nd Bearers of Maranello Review Specifications
Supercar world markets, especially Europe must face habitat changes that make them more narrow. Practically 35 years from now the big cities in Europe only allow zero-emission electric cars in operation in the heart of the city. Only the Middle East (if it still exists after it was hit protracted proxy war) and the PRC which remains the largest market for cars toned super expensive without trapping carbon regulations.
According to Ferrari powertrain director, Vittorio Dini, all Ferrari V8 engines will be equipped turbo, while the V12 engine will be mated to a hybrid system in the future to pursue emission reduction target to 20 percent in 2021. Ferrari until now has been claimed successfully reduce carbon emissions supercar- Her much as 40 percent since 2007. After the release California T in 2014, has just launched the Ferrari 488 GTB as a second car that is equipped with a turbocharger, as well as the return of turbo-engined Ferrari F40 middle after last produced in 1992.
Ferrari 488 GTB by naked eye identical to the 458 Italia as the platform used is still the same, including a Side Slip Angle Control technology that makes it easier when conquering the corner. Additional 4 cm long and 1.5 cm wide undetected naked eye. The most fundamental difference between them is no longer rely on the center engine V8 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine but was replaced by a 3.9-liter twin turbo developed from the kitchen runway Ferrari 488 California T. name itself comes from the large capacity of PER the cylinder of 488 cc. F154 coded engine is claimed to be able to whip out power to 661 hp at 8,000 rpm and torque of 760 Nm from 2,000 rpm rotation.
The figures are on paper not only larger 109 hp and 5 Nm of California T, but also more than 458 Italian digdaya even car gods Ferrari Enzo. The kitchen runway F140 V12 6.0-liter naturally aspirated Enzo powered only 660 hp and torque of only 657 Nm. Enzo record in conquering the Fiorano test circuit in a time of 1: 24.9 in 2002 aborted 488 GTB newly incised time of 1: 23.0. Fiorano conquering performance in only 0.5 seconds slower than Speciale, the highest variant of the 458 Italia. While closest rivals outside Maranello McLaren 650S is powered 641 hp. Ferrari alone with caution prefer to call 488 as the entry level model, because it is too hasty to officially call this car better than Enzo.
Both the turbo and hybrid supercar devotee purists considered a less sporty features. The phenomenon of turbo on new Ferrari can not be equated with lawful or illicit use of traction control or the Launch Control due to the growing power of the engine to make the vehicle more difficult to control without the intervention of a computer. Similar turbocharger applications by injecting high doses of steroids to pony while adding hybrid systems such as KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) is like creating a cyborg horse with bionic muscles. For individuals who never mingle with V8 engine without the turbo, this topic is a sentimental thing. As for the generation of Android, "V8? If there is already a LaserDisc Blue Ray for what size of 13-inch alloy wheels Sir! "
Jargon that the turbocharger is effective to reduce emissions without sacrificing performance for us tend to be misleading. Turbo power boost is effective for at least 30 percent without the need to enlarge the capacity of the engine cylinders but business efficiency and emission levels on a modern engine injection system elektroniklah a bigger role. Fuel is more combustible perfectly with richer oxygen supply but by no means the fuel consumption must be more frugal. Turbo duty to supply large volumes of air into the combustion chamber and the more the air supply injection system will inject more fuel to be burned.
Indeed, the small-engined car for normal driving was not too hard but not Ferrari never known the word normal? Keep in mind also that the turbo can spin a turbine by utilizing exhaust gas, when associated with carbon emissions pressing felt impressed contradictory. It is similar to atone by doing the same sin. Ferrari official data mentions a fuel consumption average of 8.7 km / liter with CO2 emissions of 260 g / km. This figure is quite fantastic and class with an average of 2.0-liter petrol engine. But are you sure that the results obtained when driving at a speed of 200 km / h? The more slowly the vehicle drove the turbo turbine will spin slower and the less fuel is injected and vice versa.
Turbo lag is the turbo defect that can only be camouflaged with advanced technology but will not be completely lost. This F154 engine torque curve will not be smooth with no intervening computer software. While the engine without the turbo is much more honest by providing increased response smoothly without lag corresponding input footing the accelerator and the engine speed. Natural character is what virtually trying to emulate the computer such as by lowering the turbo pressure at low speed so as not to reach the peak of the curve too fast. We are worried about this turbo application is the beginning of a systematic depreciation of the Ferrari engine. Next V8 engine is gone, replaced V6 currently used Scuderia Ferrari, before actually live four-cylinder was left at home Cavallino Rampante.
Varian faster will always be born from Maranello, but not all variants can repeat the euphoria of the predecessor model. Only time will tell whether the Ferrari 488 GTB will align with the Ferrari F40 as one of the best supercars e ver or just plain fast cars that could steal the show.
Ferrari 488 GTB
ENGINE 3.9-liter V8 twin turbo
POWER / TORQUE 661 hp @ 8000 rpm / 760 Nm @ 2,000 rpm
TRANSMISSION 7-speed dual clutch
P x L x H 4,568 x 1,952 x 1,213 mm
EMPTY WEIGHT 1,370 kg
PERFORMANCE
0-100 KM / HOUR 3 seconds
TOP SPEED 330 km / h
CONSUMPTION Fuel 8.7 km / liter
CO2 Emissions 260 g / km.
Sabtu, 27 Mei 2017
Proto Slot 10th Anniversary Kit Revealed
Shadow DN2D Chevrolet Can-Am. Prototype shown; production kits will be painted gloss black and may differ slightly in details. Planned to be available March 2014.
Photos courtesy of Christian Boyer. http://www.proto-slot-kit.com
This is a model of the car driven by James Hunt at the Road America Can-Am in 1973.
A DN2-T1 (Turbo) version may be available later in 2014.
Photos courtesy of Christian Boyer. http://www.proto-slot-kit.com
Jumat, 26 Mei 2017
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