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VW Scirocco SERIES

For some reason, the Volkswagen Scirocco hasn't really blipped on my radar.

It's just one of those cars that's sort of passed me by - despite all the hype and nostalgic musings it's generated.

Maybe that's because the Iroc concept looked so brilliant, only for VW to lose their guts and dilute it into a softer, less edgy-looking production version.

Such gutlessness caused me to lose interest. What happened to that pointy, aggressive front-end? I wanted it back.

But, sat there in the BBC's secret underground layer (just off the A40 at White City), it looked bloody brilliant.

Pictures don't do this thing justice. In white, it looks properly cool, and the wheels are unlike anything on other 'normal' cars - they're more like the turbine-style jobs you get on an SLR.
And underneath all that, it's a Golf GTI. There are worse things to have as an alter-ego...

So it's quick. And stylish. Quick, stylish and utterly appealing. I want one.

Driving around west London, it got tonnes of attention. Maybe that's 'cos it's new, but the constant flicker of 'thumbs up' from pedestrians, cabbies and truckers would suggest people really like the look of it.

The only let down is the interior - it's boring. OK so I like the ribbed leather seats, and they're the only nod to the Scirocco of old.

But the rest of it is dull, and a bit safe in a very VW sort of way. The Iroc had all sorts of sculpted surfaces, bright splashes of colour and even a racing harness. Where's all that gone?

Probably in the same dustbin as the original front-end. So if you're planning on buying a Scirocco (which you should), my advice is to go find that bin, fish out the parts and graft them back on.

NEW SKODA FABIA

Life now get really special with new skoda Fabia. With a strong European lineage that has driven royalty,heads of state and men of power is now in India to show its numerous first -in-it class features. The car will be available in the petrol and diesel versions. The car, which was launched abroad six years ago, went in for a facelift in 2005. .Earlier, Skoda has Octavia, Superb, Laura and lauren & Klement among its India offerings.
Fabia has four variants. Fabia Hatchback - with nearly four metres of length, is considered the most spacious in its class.
Engines--
Fabia will be in a 1.4 TDI diesel engine and a 1.4MPI petrol engine.
The petrol engine linup is a mixture of newer engines from the Volkswagen Group and some carry overs from the outgoing model.

Features
The second generation Fabia will feature side air bags, which may be fitted as standard in some markets with stringent safety regulations. Also available as an option will be head airbags.
The new Skoda Fabia :
• Above-average legroom for all passengers
• The best headroom for rear passengers in the small car class
• CD/MP3 PLAYER
• Choice of different engines
• Audio/mobile phone operation via new remote control module on the steering wheel (option)
• Large tilting sun roof (option)
• Electronically regulated “Climatronic” air conditioning (option)
• Integrated six-CD autochanger (option)
• Two-tier boot cover-which can be installed at two different heights increasing the flexibility and functionality of the boot.
• Electro-hydraulic power steering
• alloy wheel
• Attractive rear lights in Skoda’s trademark C-shape
• Higher seat positions for driver and front passenger that afford a better view and more comfortable
•keyless entry and intelligent storage solution.
Price:
Fabia may be priced at around in the price band of 6-7lakh . What you will get for the premium will be quality levels previously unheard of in this segment, plenty of interior space and solid European build and safety. The Fabia is sure to give Hyundai getz and Maruti swift a few sleepless nights at the very least. It is certainly ahead of the game when it comes to interior space, quality and choice of engines

The Glamotous Maserati Grand Turismo 2007

This automotive has glamorous and elegant design, this sophisticated Italian super coupe also fast and rare. Maserati Grand Turismo 2007 is styled by Pininfarina and the first worlwide debut was at Geneva Motorshow. This high performance sport car also has 4.2 liter V8 engine.

General Specifications :

Introduced : 2007
Average User FC Rating : 18.2 km/litre
Authorised Distributors : Parallel Imported
Car Type : Super Car

Engine :

Engine Capacity : 4244 cc
Engine Layout : Vee
Cylinders : 8
Valves : 32 Max

Power and Speed :

Power : 405 Bhp / 7100 rpm
Max Torque : 460 Nm / 4750 rpm
0-100 : 5.2 secs
Top Speed : 283 km/h
Drive Train : FF
Gears : 6
Transmission : Auto
Curb Weight : 1880 kg
Power to Weight : 215.43
bhp/litre : 95.4 bhp/litre

Dimensions :

Length : 4881 mm
Height : 1353 mm
Width : 1847 mm
Wheelbase : 2942 mm
Seating Capacity : 4
Front Brakes : Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes : Ventilated Discs
Fuel Consumption (Urban) : 22.6 litre/100km (4.4 km/litre)
Fuel Consumption (Extra Urban) : 9.77 litre/100km (10.2 km/litre)
Fuel Consumption (Combined) : 15.22 litre/100km (6.6 km/litre)