As mentioned in my previous post (Types of Motorcycles) Today i'll discuss the different types of cars that are popular in the world. But before discussing the types, let first see what exactly is a car??
Car:
A car is a vehicle which has 4 wheels and takes its passenger from one place to another by road. Now before you guys start contradicting the above statement let me tell you a technical definition of car:
"It is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor.Most definitions of the term specify that automobiles are designed to run primarily on roads, to have seating for one to eight people, to typically have four wheels, and to be constructed principally for the transport of people rather than goods."
Now lets have a look on its types:
Hatch Back
Sedan
Convertible
Coupe
SUV
MUV
Sports
Limousine
A Hatch Back:
Its the most common type and has 4 doors and slightly hatched from their back to make room for goods storage in the back. It has small engine which is good enough to carry passengers and roam around. Have a look at few Hatch-backs.
Ford Focus
Renault Pulse
A Sedan:
Its a car which has a slightly stretched back and are longer than the hatchbacks. It has a separate compartment to keep your goods at the back and the inner space is also better as compared to hatch-backs. he engines present are of more power but not much and in some cases the engine displacement of sedan is equal to a hatchback from the same company. Have a look at few sedans.
Lexus ES
Toyota Camry
A Convertible:
Its a car which has a retractable roof top and allow its owner to drive it as a sedan with roof up and as a classy car with roof down. These cars come in two types :
Soft-Top: The rooftop in this car is made up of a cloth like material which is easy in operating but prone to cut and tear offs.
BMW Convertible Soft Top
Hard-Top: The rooftop is made up of same material as of normal car and the car looks a normal car with roof up. But the retraction of this type of rooftop is difficult to engineer and requires precise controls.
Hard Top Convertible
A Coupe:
A car which has 2 doors and has slightly lower height is known as a Coupe. This car sits 2 passengers and has door length much more than a normal car. These cars look stylish and are very popular among youngsters. Here are some pics of Coupes.
BMW Z4 Coupe
Mercedes Benz Coupe
A SUV(Sport Utility Vehicle):
These cars have bigger engines and have off-road driving capabilities. They are made to tackle the difficult of terrains and thus have latest of technologies like 4WD, EBD, and great suspension. Have a look.
Ford Endeavor
Range Rover
A MUV(Multi Utility Vehicle):
This type of car can be utilized as a SUV or as a passenger car or a goods carrier as it has power, comfort and space t fulfill every need. These cars have enlarged boot space to accommodate more passengers or goods. Have a look.
Tata Aria (Cross Over)
Nissan Nv200
A Sports Car:
These cars have the biggest engine and have the precise technologies inbuilt to make them perform better. The design and aerodynamics are taken care of to exceed their performance as these cars are used for racing purposes. These are super costly and i have mentioned them in one of my post- Costly Cars.
Have a look at few of them.
White Lamorghini
A beautiful white Bugatti
A Limousine:
Its not just a car, its the class. These cars are super long in dimensions and super big in luxuries. They have their driving compartment separated from the rear one and is mainly used by the People of Highest power.
Even in India the car is appointed as the official vehicle for our President. See The President's Car.
Have a look for few pictures.
Black Limousine
Limousine Interiors
This is it about the types of cars. Visit my another post Types of MotorCycles . Will be back with another interesting topic.
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Here is a quick list of the cars which cost more than the cost of your house or I should say more than i can think of earning. This post includes the ultimate cars of our time with a price tag that sure can raise an eyebrow. Lets begin the Top 5 Costly cars list with the number five and reveal the Chosen One in the last.
Number 5: Aston Martin One-77 - $1,400,000
Aston Martin one 77
Aston Martin one 77
This machine from the legendary sports car maker it is powered by a massive 7.3-liter V12 engine making 750-hp. It also features a unique pushrod suspension setup, similar to that used on Formula 1 cars. Cars from the same make were seen in James Bond Movies. With a price tag of 14 million dollars it surely makes up a decent 5 place on my list.
Number 4: Koenigsegg Agera R - $1,711,000
Koenigsegg Agera R
Koenigsegg Agera R
With a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8, the Agera R by Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg makes 1,115 hp when running E85 ethanol.
It might not be the world’s fastest car (in terms of top speed), but Koenigsegg claims the best 0-200 mph time of 17.68 seconds and gives it a well deserved number 4 spot.
Number 3: Zenvo ST1 - $1,800,000
Zenvo ST1
Zenvo ST1
It's the Zenvo ST1 and it comes from Denmark. Now Denmark can add supercars to the list of things they are known for, including Carlsberg beer and Hans Christian Andersen stories. Powered by a turbocharged and supercharged 7.0-liter V8 engine, it makes 1,250 horsepower. Costing slightly more than the Agera R bring it to 3rd spot.
Number 2: Ferrari 599XX - $2,000,000
Ferrari 599xx
Ferrari 599xx
This Machine powered by a 700-hp version of the factory V12 engine and you can accelerate to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds. A followup to the Ferrari FXX, it was built in limited numbers for a select few extra privileged Ferrari owners who are invited to drive their machines at exclusive track events. The only debate here is if the car looks better or sounds better. Ferrari hasn’t announced pricing, but it’s rumored to be in excess of $2 million and thus brings it to number 2 spot.
The Ultimate: Bugatti Veyron Supersport - $2,600,000
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
That's not a new one on the list. It's the Ultimate bugatti which is undisputed champion in any case. Take Power, Looks, Mechanics or any other case, this car emerges out as the Number 1. I have discussed this car in a previous post of mine (Bugatti: The Super Car). It is equipped with 1,200 hp from a quad-turbo 8.0-liter W16 engine and custom aerodynamics that help it hit 267.81 mph.
This car has the top rank among all the other street cars because of its looks, comfort technology everything. It has the top speed of 431.072 km/h , thanks to its 7993cc engine which makes it a power god. Its engine is almost 10 times more powerful than the Maruti Suzuki 800. The technology involved is top-notch and has the beauty of a Super Car.The interiors and exteriors are equally exceptional as its technology. Its a package of everything you can ask in car.
It's Specifications:
Huge Engine of Bugatti
Cylinder capacity
7993 cm³
Power output
882 KW (1200 hp) at 6400 rpm
Max. torque
1500 Nm at 3000–5000 rpm
Gearbox
7 Gear DSG
Top speed
415 km/h
Acceleration
0–100 km/h
2.5 sec
0–200 km/h
6.7 sec
0–300 km/h
14.6 sec
Lateral acceleration
1.4 g
CO2 Emission
In town
867 g/km
Extra-Urban
348 g/km
Combined
539 g/km
Fuel type
Super lead free 98 RON/ROZ
Fuel Consumption
Urban
37.2 l
Extra-Urban
14.9 l
Combined
23.1 l
The Exteriors:
Bugatti : Front View
Bugatti Side View
Bugatti Back side view
Bugatti Back View
Amazing Bugatti tire
The Interiors:
The beautiful console of Bugatti
Beautiful interiors of Bugatti
Technology Involved:
It has 16 Cylinder engine with 64 valves. 4 valves each cylinder.
It has a dry sump lubrication system borrowed from Formula 1 race cars, along with an intricate internal oil path to ensure proper lubrication and cooling within the 16 cylinders.
It has electronically controlled, continuously variable cam timing to create optimal performance at different engine rpm settings.
It has a massive radiator to deal with all of the waste heat that burning 1.33 gallons of gasoline per minute can generate.
It has full-time all-wheel drive and a computer-controlled traction-control system, the car is able to harness all of the engine's horsepower, even at full acceleration.
AeroDynamics:
Streamlined Rear end of bugatti
The underside of the bugatti, like an F-1 car, is streamlined and venturi-shaped to increase downforce. There is also a wing in the back of the buggati(see below) that extends automatically at high speed to increase downforce and keep the car glued to the road. According to Popular Science: Hypercar, "With the moving tail spoiler we've got enough downforce now, about 100 kg (221 pounds) at the rear and 80 kg (177 pounds) at the front at top speed."
Bugatti's spoiler creates a down force to keep car on ground
If you look at the above photo, you'll notice two snorkel-like devices, one on either side of the engine, on the roof of the car. The Bugatti uses these to manage airflow. The Bugatti has three reasons for managing airflow:
At maximum power, the engine is consuming 45,000 liters of air per minute.
At maximum power, the engine is burning 1.33 gallons of gasoline per minute and needs to dissipate all of that heat through its radiators.
When stopping, the brakes need to dissipate heat ?- especially important when rapidly accelerating and braking on twisty road courses.
