Muscle Drives A Muscle Car ( VIDEO )

Posted on August 20, 2012 by melwin23

Arnold Schwarzenegger will be enforcing the law in his town in the brand new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, probably the most capable pony car for the track that America has ever built. The “Governator” play former LAPD narcotics policeman Ray Owens who moves to a sleepy corner of the world called Sommerton Junction.

The official trailer for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “The Last Stand”. A drug cartel leader busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexico border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff (Schwarzenegger) and his inexperienced staff. Opening 2013.

THANKS TO Tushar Makwana For the tip

Design Cues Connect 60 Years of Corvettes

Posted on July 26, 2012 by melwin23

Signature Design Cues Connect 60 Years of Corvettes

Signature Design Cues Connect 60 Years of Corvettes

The first Chevrolet Corvette, the XP-122 Motorama concept car, and the latest model, the 2013 Corvette 427 Collector Edition convertible, are separated by 60 years of automotive development and advancement. They do not share a single common component, yet the visual connection between the first and sixth generations is obvious.

While the design cues have changed through six generations, it’s their elemental composition that makes a Corvette look like a Corvette.
“Every generation of Corvette has had a signature look, as the Corvette changed to reflect the high-performance technology and design of the times,” said Tom Peters, GM performance vehicle design director. “However, each generation of Corvette shares some common elements which create a consistent Corvette theme that is expressive, distinctly American, artful, and passionate.”
Peters said the Corvette’s instantly recognizable look doesn’t just come from shared design cues, it is how those cues are stitched together that creates the distinct look of Corvette.
“It’s similar to an iconic band, such like the Rolling Stones. For decades, the Stones have been using the same instruments. By changing their composition, the band has produced very different emotions and personalities. Despite the changing personalities of their songs, the sound is instantly recognizable as the Rolling Stones.
“The same is true with Corvette,” Peters said. “The new 427 Convertible doesn’t share a single design cue with the 1953 model. Yet, even from 100 yards, both cars are unmistakably Corvettes.”
As Corvette enters its seventh decade, here are a few of the common elements that have helped make each design unique – and each Corvette look like a Corvette.

Proportion: Each Corvette has similar proportions – from the long “dash to axle” element, to the short tail and small greenhouse.
“Corvette designers have often looked to fighter planes for inspiration,” said Peters. “You can see that aerospace influence in the Corvette’s low, wide stance, proportionately small cockpit, and how the body is wrapped around the mechanical components.”

Waterfall effect: A powerful, signature cue common among all Corvette generations is the way a part of the exterior bodywork cascades into the passenger compartment between the seat backs, introduced on the first-generation Corvette convertibles. Since then, the waterfall effect has been reinterpreted to make a seamless transition from the exterior to the interior of Corvette.

Dual cockpit architecture: Another iconic Corvette design cue that was inspired by jet fighters is the dual, wraparound cockpit. Introduced when Americans were obsessed with space flight, the wraparound cockpit instantly conveyed purposeful performance. Today, the Corvette’s interior still conveys the car’s sporting intentions, with easy access and visibility of the critical controls.
The bodyside cove: While a spear-like chrome feature highlighted the side of the 1953-55 Corvettes, for 1956, a concave cove was sculpted into the bodywork behind the front wheels. Although its form and function have been reinterpreted over the years, a cove or vent has been a signature cue in the Corvette’s bodyside ever since.
“The bodyside cove is arguably the most iconic design element for Corvette,” said Peters. “In each generation, the cove has influenced the powerful fender shapes and the overall sculpture of the Corvette. In addition, with each generation the bodyside cove has become more and more functional. A perfect example of this is the air extractors on the current ZR1.”

The tail: Another Corvette signature is the design treatment of the car’s tail. Peters notes that it’s not just the use (since 1961) of twinned and rounded taillamps at either side of the back of the car. Instead, it’s how the relationship between those lamps, exhaust pipes, and event license plate opening compliment the low, wide proportions of the Corvette body.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com
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The Beat Diesel is Here!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by melwin23

A hatchback that established an absolutely refreshing sense of style through its unconventional, but bold design, the Chevrolet Beat being sold for over two years now in its 1.2 liter 4 cylinder petrol engine is a car with complete balance in performance, style and comfort.

However, seeing the growing demand for diesel cars in the country, GM has now introduced a diesel version of its Beat model, for which a lower capacity engine was specially designed for India application by GM Technical Centre India and GM Power-train Europe .

Chevrolet Beat Diesel is a dazzlingly dynamic, bold and stylish revelation. Its high fuel efficiency, confident handling and superior performance lets you Drive Khulke.

Integrated Central Control Panel and Dash

The funky and fresh interiors include a glossy piano black panel, an advanced integrated central panel with a 2-din music system with a CD/MP3 Player that includes a USB port and an auxillary-input jack for playing your favourite music from any source of your choice.

Giving the Chevrolet Beat Diesel life is an all-new 936cc, 3-cylinder diesel engine that pumps out 58.5 PS of power @ 4,000 Rpm as compared to the petrol’s 80-odd horses. But while, the power output on this new oil mill may seem a bit inadequate, a robust diesel torque of 150 Nm @ 1750 Rpm and its ARAI certified mileage of 24 km/ltr makes this stylish hatch, a real value for money proposition.

This engine is India specific, and it’s not available anywhere else in the world for now. It is set to be the smallest diesel in the Indian passenger car space yet. Although, the overall design and interiors of the Beat Diesel remains identical to its petrol sibling, some minor changes on the new oil burner include its tyre width, that has been upsized from a 155-section on the petrol to a 165-section on the diesel, on identical 14-inch wheels.

The new Chevrolet Beat Diesel TCDi will be available to interested buyers in four variants, starting with the base PS model for 4.29 lakh, the LS for 4.59 lakhs, the LT for 4.99 lakhs and finally the top end LT (optional package) vairant for 5.45 lakhs (all prices are ex-showroom Delhi). GM India is also offering its buyers 3 years or 1 lakh kilometers warranty with the purchase of this car.

Next Gen Diesel Technology

The Beat Diesel just got smarter with an all new 1.0 XSDE SMARTECH Common Rail Diesel engine from Chevrolet, made exclusively for India.

Motorcycle Inspired Instrument Cluster

The unique steering column-mounted instrument cluster displays a LED backlit analogue speedometer, LCD digital technometer and ice-blue illuminated controls, which enhance its sporty appeal and functionality.

Dual Airbags

Equipped with dual front airbags and front seat belts with load limiters to ensure complete safety.

VIA: chevrolet-India

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