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Nitrous Oxide – N2O (also known as laughing gas and known as the best bang for your buck).
Bottled nitrous oxide is a compressed liquid and is non-flammable. First used by military aircraft during World War 2 to provide additional oxygen and power at high altitude.
How it works: The nitrous is forced through a solenoid valve and nozzle into the intake manifold or directly into the cylinder. Once the nitrous exits the nozzle it becomes mostly a gas, 36% of this gas is oxygen. This process of converting from liquid to gas also cools the air, which helps the air carry more oxygen. When the nitrous heats up and combusts, more oxygen is released and this then burns more fuel (more oxygen + more fuel = more power ) – the combination of which will increase the power of your engine from as little as 1hp to many hundreds, depending on the application.
Note: more fuel must be provided at the time of nitrous release to avoid running lean (they must be in the right ratios – The chemically correct nitrous to petrol ratio is 9.649:1).
The popularity of the Hybrid car is on the rise these days. There are many advantages to buying a Hybrid car.
The three most important benefits that one can derive by purchasing a Hybrid car is: there are tax benefits that you can take advantage of, your fuel costs are cut down by more than half and a Hybrid car is environmental friendly because it does not emit poisonous gases into the atmosphere.
With the growing demand for Hybrid cars, there is also an increase in competition among manufactures of Hybrid cars.
Hybrid cars are now produced using modern and the state of art technology to keep up with the times and give the buyers the best, most fuel efficient cars, cars with reduced or no toxic emissions.
As there is a rise in the number of manufacturers and what they have to offer to the buyers, it has become very difficult to choose the right Hybrid car.
Different manufacturers offer different features in their cars and each say their car is the best of all that are available in the market.
Before buying a Hybrid car you will have to check what the market has to offer, make a comparative study and check the features that are available in each car. Each manufacture will have something different to offer. Choose the one that will suit your needs the most.
It is very important to know something about the workings of Hybrid cars before you venture out in the market to check out on them and determine their benefits.
Hybrid cars use gasoline and electricity that is the cleanest source of energy and very efficient. Hybrid cars are a combination of a gasoline-powered engine with electric power. The gasoline engine is used as a back up when the battery is low.
A Hybrid car efficiently cuts down the consumption of fuel, and it also emits very less toxic fumes into the air, as the main source of energy that it runs on is electricity.
If you are stuck in a traffic jam then the gasoline engine switches off automatically and the electric unit takes over, thereby reducing the consumption of fuel unnecessarily. Then once you accelerate the car to move the gasoline engine takes over the running of the car again.
Now with an idea of how a Hybrid car functions, it should be easier to compare the different brands of Hybrid cars that are available in the market. With ample knowledge about the functioning of a Hybrid car, and the options you want in a vehicle, it will not be very difficult to choose the right car for yourself.
You may want to buy a SUV Hybrid vehicle if you have a family, since these are big enough to carry more passengers. A SUV Hybrid vehicle will be more expensive when compared to the other Hybrid cars. If you are thinking of buying a car for yourself then you may opt for the smaller ones.
Hybrid cars are environmental friendly and very low on fuel consumption. If you are thinking of buying a Hybrid car you won’t have to worry about your gasoline bills. Choose the right car that will give you maximum fuel benefits.
Check with the manufacture on how much mileage the car offers and its fuel efficiency, by doing so you will get an idea on how much fuel you can save when compared to the other normal as well as Hybrid cars.
Fuel, mileage, efficiency are all aspects that you must compare before you make a firm decision on which Hybrid car you want to buy.
By comparing the different features you will be able to make a better decision on which car you want to buy. Toyota and Honda are the leading companies that manufacture very efficient Hybrid cars at very affordable prices.
Wealthy motorists can’t wait to get their hands on one of three elegant DB9s from their nearest . So much work has gone in to the production of the splendid Morning Frost, Carbon Black and Quantum Silver editions of the popular vehicle that they truly deserve the attention of the motoring community.
Both the Carbon Black and Quantum Silver versions have drawn inspiration from the beautiful cars which have featured in recent James Bond movies. Each of them have classy Obsidian Black interiors, and sleek Piano Black centre consoles. Drivers are likely to find great pleasure in utilising the six-speed Touchtronic II automatic transmission, which features in both cars. They may be surprised by the loud roar produced by the re-mapped
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The leading manufacturers couldn’t resist installing 19” 10 spoke forged gloss black painted diamond turned wheels on the ebony vehicles. They have also included black grilles, graphite tail pipes, perforated seat inners, silver stitching and gleaning switchgear as part of the sport package.
Anybody who is looking for ultimate luxury will undoubtedly be tempted to purchase the Morning Frost DB9, which comes complete with 19” 10-spoke alloys, and silver brake callipers. This car is absolutely guaranteed to get heads turning, whether it be on the race track or the city street.
The white vehicle also makes use of the electronic wizardry of the Touchtronic II transmission, which is fixed upon the transaxle. Sophisticated motorists are unlikely to feel out of place when sitting in the classy Morning Frost drivers seat, which has perforated lining and bronze leather headlining.
All three of these superior cars pack have been kitted out with a 470bhp, 6.0 litre V12 and 6 speed automatic gearbox, which really pack a punch. They also have a unique laser etched sill plaque, which shows off the world famous wings insignia in all its glory.
According to an Aston Martin press release the ‘V12 Vantage Carbon Black, DBS Carbon Black, DBS UB2010, V8 Vantage N420 and now new DB9 offerings will cater for individual tastes across the world.’
‘This attention to individual tailoring began in February when production of the Carbon Black editions began, followed in March with a Works Tailored commission made by Aston Martin to celebrate CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez’s tenth anniversary at the helm of the marque in creating 40 limited edition UB-2010 DBSs.’
It remains to be seen whether sports car lovers stump up the required 132,525 for the privilege of owning one of these wonderful new models.
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Land Rover released the first photographs of the new Range Rover, which goes on sale in the UK in February 2002, and in the U.S. in late spring/early summer. The all-new vehicle is powered by a BMW 4.4-liter V8, which should be good for around 300 horsepower. It has full-time four-wheel drive and uses independent suspension front and rear. "We believe the new Range Rover is the most capable vehicle in the world given its outstanding breadth of on- and off-road ability," said the chairman and chief executive officer of Land Rover, Bob Dover.
The latest Range Rover is only the third all-new model in 31 years. "The exterior is thoroughly modern yet retains all the distinctive Range Rover styling cues," said Dover. "We believe it is essential that people instantly recognize the new vehicle as a Range Rover." The interior is more revolutionary. "We wanted to set the new Range Rover apart from all off-road competitors and also offer an interior that beats luxury saloon [sedan] rivals," said Dover. The Range Rover is being built on a new production line at Land Rover’s manufacturing plant in Solihull, England, and will be sold in 124 countries. Its world premiere is planned for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.
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