This is not a show car but rather it will go into production line in 2013 and will be primarily sold in china.

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According to Lamborghini the final version of Urus will consume less fuel as compared to its rivals. This is achieved by making Urus lighter as some of the body parts are made of plastic reinforced with carbon fiber.  Inside the SUV, there are many carbon fiber parts including seat structure and console running down the center of the cabin. To achieve reduced drag without limiting the ability to overcome obstacles, the suspensions are height adjustable and there is a spoiler on front of the bodywork which can be varied to allow more ground clearance or improve the aerodynamics.

Urus has no conventional mirrors, but instead there are cameras. It is equipped with LED headlights and 24 inch wheels. According to Lamborghini, the Urus is a model that can be used at home as a primary vehicle, unlike the other models in its current range. The first Lamborghini SUV was LM002, which was built between 1986 and 1992 selling 300 units worldwide.

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Another impressive finish was by the Force India driver Paul di Resta who finished at sixth position. Force India use a two pit stop strategy for Paul. Fernando Alonso finished at seventh place. Lewis Hamilton finished at Eight place starting from P2 at grid due to bad pit stops. It was a bad day for Mclaren as Jensen Button retired due to engine failure. Felipe Massa at ninth position scored first two points of 2012 F1 season followed by Michael Schumacher at tenth place with one point.

Fastest lap of the race was produced by Sebastian Vettel at 1’36.379.

Bahrain Grand Prix results

Michael Schumacher was a victim of system failure which did not allow him to show good results and will start from Eighteenth position. Surprise came from Australian Daniel Ricardo who claims respectable sixth place ahead of Roman Grosjean, Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso in seventh,eighth and ninth place respectively.

Sebastian Vettel praises Red Bull team for his recovery.

Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying results

This model is equipped with 2.0 liter four cylinder turbocharged engine developing 211 bhp and 4MATIC all wheel drive system and a 7G-DCT double clutch automatic gearbox.  As this model is based of the latest A class, the production version will get same engines starting with the most basic 1.6 liter turbocharged developing 121 and 154 bhp, and three diesel engines with output 107 bhp, 134 bhp and 2.2 liter 168 bhp. Top of the line will be AMG tuned 2.0 liter turbocharged engine developing 320 bhp.

Interiors are futuristic and seats have integrated headrests on them as on A class. Vents change color blur, red and yellow according to the selected temperature. A fresh, sporty touch is added by neon green piping and topstitching, which covers instrument panel, steering wheel, seat and centre door panels.

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As a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, one can program the air conditioner to warm up the cabin before accessing it.  Citroen 9 measures 4.93 meters (4930 mm) in length, 1.94 meters (1940 mm) in width and is 1.29 meters (1270 mm) tall. Number 9 has 3 meter (3000 mm) wheelbase which is 100 mm more than C6.

It comes equipped with 1.6 liter turbocharged gasoline engine which develops 225 bhp and 202 lb-ft (275 Nm) of torque and an electric motor with 70 bhp and 147.5 lb-ft (200 Nm) of torque. The electric motor is located at rear axle. Number 9 can travel up to 50 miles in pure electric mode. It has a hydraulic active suspension.

Citroen DS concept can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/ph) in 5.4 seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 151 mph (244 km/ph). According to Citroen it has an average 138 mpg (1.7 liter/100 km) over a combined cycle which is very low considering its size. Drag coefficient is measured at 0.61 which is significantly less than that of C6 and DS5.

Citroen will display this latest concept on April 24, 2012 at Beijing motor show.

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As a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, one can program the air conditioner to warm up the cabin before accessing it.  Citroen 9 measures 4.93 meters (4930 mm) in length, 1.94 meters (1940 mm) in width and is 1.29 meters (1270 mm) tall. Number 9 has 3 meter (3000 mm) wheelbase which is 100 mm more than C6.

It comes equipped with 1.6 liter turbocharged gasoline engine which develops 225 bhp and 202 lb-ft (275 Nm) of torque and an electric motor with 70 bhp and 147.5 lb-ft (200 Nm) of torque. The electric motor is located at rear axle. Number 9 can travel up to 50 miles in pure electric mode. It has a hydraulic active suspension.

Citroen DS concept can accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/ph) in 5.4 seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 151 mph (244 km/ph). According to Citroen it has an average 138 mpg (1.7 liter/100 km) over a combined cycle which is very low considering its size. Drag coefficient is measured at 0.61 which is significantly less than that of C6 and DS5.

Citroen will display this latest concept on April 24, 2012 at Beijing motor show.

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The race took place on dry pavement, and at the start there were no serious incidents. It was interesting to watch the Sauber team. Hoping for an economical consumption tires, Swiss team planned to stay longer on track and less in pits. But this time, this tactic did not work. Kamui Kobayashi at the start with a fourth place finish tenth, Sergio Perez – finished eleventh (starting from eighth position).

Kimi Raikkonen started well and maintained second position for first ten laps. However, he lost significant time due to dirt on track which caused loss of speed. He managed to finish at fourteenth place. Rest of the race results can be seen below.

The convincing features of the new S 1000 RR are its improved handling with absolute riding stability, supreme engine performance with perfect everyday practicality, and a resounding dynamic performance. The highest level of active safety is safeguarded by the most advanced brake system today on the market, the BMW Motorrad Race ABS. When accelerating, the rider is supported by the Dynamic Traction Control system DTC. Both of these systems have been optimised for the perfect interaction. There have been no changes to the superior engine power of 142 kW (193 hp) with a weight of only 204 kilograms including 90% fuel (206.5 weight with Race ABS).

One of the primary objectives pursued for the revised S 1000 RR model was to improve ridability by boosting thrust and enhancing the linearity and harmoniousness of the power and torque curves. The reconfigured throttle improves overall response. The new, optimised design raises response sensitivity, tightens the twistgrip angle, and reduces the twisting force.

The modifications to the new RR suspension have been instrumental in boosting its riding dynamics. For instance, the upside down fork and the spring strut feature a new internal structure, providing an even wider range of damping forces from comfort to performance. Moreover, the suspension geometry has been modified with new values for the steering head angle, offset, position of the swing arm pivot, fork projection, and spring strut length to yield even better handling, steering accuracy, and feedback for the new S 1000 RR. This has required modifications to the main frame that also included enlarging the cross sectional area of the intake air guide through the steering head for greater air flow efficiency. This package of suspension optimisations is rounded off by an adjustable mechanical steering damper.

Also the ergonomics has been improved in the form of new heel plates for the rider. The stabilisers on the passenger footrests have now been designed for a leaner look. Additional visual accents take the form of wheels painted in glossy black and the red spring in the central strut. The matching swing arm either presents an anodised coating or is kept in black. Sporty dynamics is conveyed by Sapphire black metallic, and in BMW Motorrad Motorsport colours, the new S 1000 RR testifies to its direct relationship with BMW Motorrad Motorsport. The distinctive RR logo has been slightly modified.

The S 1000 RR’s first year in production revolutionised the super-sport market, out performing the more conventional competition which has dominated the market for the past decade. This makes it even more exciting to be able to say that the adrenaline filled 193bhp of sheer excitement, is now more affordable than ever before. Never before has it been so easy to keep so much power under control. This is as true on public roads as it is on the racetrack. The RR is a full-blooded racing bike, even though it can be ridden with a number plate attached.

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According to the automaker, it will produce 100 models of this astonishing supercar. Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse can achieve 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds and maximum speed in track mode, up to 410 km / h, making it the fastest roadster in the world. The fastest production car in the world still remains a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which has a maximum speed of 431 km / h. Price of Bugatti Veyron Vitesse, depends on color and interior design, which will be easily more than 2 million US dollars.

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