In 1994, Ferrari’s long term loyal customer Giampiero Moretti, FOUNDER OF MOMO was one of the few who convinced Maranello to return to sports car racing, making them understand how important it was for the company to return to this category of motorsport in their largest market that was North America. By this time, it had been almost 23-years since Ferrari last partook in the IMSA World Sports Car Championship with the Ferrari 312 PB in 1971 and hence needed a completely new car to compete.

A big part of the Ferrari F40’s appeal is just how raw and unadulterated it looks. It was built as a race car for the road and it’s proud of that. There’s no gimmick here. This is a race car first and a road car second. The headlights and taillights are just an afterthought to make it road-compliant. The cabin is small, the seating position cramp and awkward, the suspension is hard and there’s a ton of lag from the twin-turbo V8 engine… but none of that matters.

The Ferrari F40 is an experience because there’s nothing quite like it. You can’t just go out and buy something similar, even if you have all the money in the world. The only thing that comes close to an F40 is another F40. It was the last car signed off by Enzo Ferrari himself. On average, it is still considered to be the greatest Ferrari ever built.

The 250 was a turning point for Ferrari. It further kickstarted the company and cemented its place as a legendary car manufacturer. Classified as a sports car, the Ferrari 250 SWB was just as easily a decent GT car at heart, depending on the model. Ferrari built several different variants, but they were all called the 250. Succeeded by the 275 and the 330, it’s still held in high regards by most people, considered as possibly the greatest Ferrari road car of all time.

Officially, the Ferrari 250 SWB was offered in long wheelbase, short wheelbase and Europa. The Europa was the GT of the lineup, with a lengthy 2,800 mm wheelbase. The LWB came in at 2,600 mm, and the SWB at just 2,400 mm. The SWB was the nimblest and agile of the three, but a lot of them were convertibles. All three carried a 3.0-Litre naturally-aspirated V12 with 300 horsepower. As much as I love Ferrari’s current V12s, they don’t even come close to a small-capacity V12 such as the one found in the 250. It sounds mechanical and alive, if that’s the exact phrasing I’m looking for. Nothing was synthetically made back then. Everything you hear comes from the engine, it comes from metal parts rubbing against one another.

Having a luxurious car like Jaguar, Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari or Lamborghini in itself is the matter of proud for their owners because these vehicles are not just cars but the symbol of power, comfort and luxuriousness mounted in one unit. There would be hardly owner of such cars who will intend to go for any modification in his beloved car, but interestingly in recent years, it is witnessed that the generation next owners of these cars are not satisfied with the features that are packed by their respective car makers in their vehicles.

These generation next car drivers are always in hunt of such techniques that are helpful in deriving much from their powerful giants. Interestingly, going through this craze now day’s trend of car tuning has gained huge popularity across the world, facilitating the car owners to enjoy enhanced performance of their car to its full extent.

What is car tuning: In the simple words car tuning may be defined as the method of modifying certain features of the car depending upon your requirements and preferences. This might surprise to most of the car owners, including both expert and novice drivers, there are various components in a car which can be modified depending upon the choice of the car owner. Some of the common components which can be modified are spoilers, air vents, engine, wheels which can be tuned depending upon the requirements of the car owner.

In other words, it can be said tuning the car facilitates the car owner to personalize the car get more from it by making it compatible to his needs. For instance, if following the trend of buying an expensive luxurious car you bought a car with an engine configuration of 4.0 litre, but after some time you realize that you are not able to cater its fuel requirement on driving it regularly. By tuning the car you can change its engine configuration to 2.0 litre and enjoy not only its regular drive, but also notice the huge savings on fuel investment.

Factors to consider before getting your car tuned: Although the fashion of tuning the car is flourishing at jet dynamic speed across the world, especially among the youth. But, it doesn’t mean that following the blind race you also join the team and found yourself cheated after driving it. Therefore, to avoid any such problem in future it would be better to get yourself acquainted with complete knowledge related to the subject. But now the question arises from where you can get your doubts cleared from? For this you can consider the following factors:

1. Forums: As referred above today as the trend of car tuning has gained huge popularity among the car enthusiasts, there are various online forums which are assisting the novice drivers in making them aware about the benefits of car tuning and teaching them about the whole fuss of the process. Joining these forums will help in getting all your doubts cleared by experts and also you will get the feedback from the car owners having the car tuned according to their requirements.

2. Seeking the help of an expert: Consulting an expert will help you in broadening your knowledge about car tuning in a much better way. Contacting an expert will benefit you in having the face to face interaction with him and discussing your doubts in a broader way. Moreover, going through the condition of your car the expert will be able to suggest you necessary modifications that could be implemented on your car.

3. Going through the literature: If you have enough time with you then the best way is to read the available literature on the car tuning and not only broaden your knowledge but also develop yourself as an expert of tuning the car. Although it will be a time-consuming project, but doing this will undoubtedly clear your all doubts. Moreover, after reading the available literature you might even be able to tune your car at your end. As now a days there are various car modifiers that offer do it yourself chip for car tuning which can be activated by connecting with on board diagnostic port.

You always see the strangest cars that are associated with the Reaper in the entertainment industry. Often they are old cars, rare cars and, in some instances, sports cars that the general population cannot afford. So what are some examples that could fit the profile of a Reaper?

Talbot Lago – 1937

The Talbot Lago has so many smooth sides that it looks like the kind of car that can just glide through the streets. People will make a path on the road just to let this car pass by. With such a long front, who wouldn’t mistake this car for something that belongs to a strange entity?

Rolls Royce Phantom – 1925

The body of the car looks like it’s shaped to pass through any condition. With a shark fin on the back of the car it truly does seem like the mean machine the Reaper would want to drive. Classic cars always get chosen for the strangest of tasks.

Morgan Aero 8 – 2000

It’s strange to think that this specific car is from this era. The original styles of the popular Morgans were from the Post War era. It’s known as a sports car in some regions because of the power it has. Now a collectors’ car with a rich vibe to it, it can definitely pass off as the car of the Reaper.

Rolls Royce Ghost – 2010

This may be a modern, high status car but it can make for a great version of transportation for the strange Halloween figure. Make this a black car with silver trimmings and you have an idea for what the Reaper may drive.

To decorate any of these cars to make for a sophisticated character you could use trimmings along the edges and the tyres should be silver for a bit of a glimmer on the roads. The body of the car should be black. Matte black is also a good option as it gives the impression of wealth and elegance. The wheels should have many spokes to give a noticeable effect so that a person knows when the Reaper approaches.

In the entertainment and costume world, these cars could really complete the whole profile of the Reaper character and it could give him a distinctive personality. Although, they may seem old and worthy of being stored in a collection garage, they could definitely rock the streets on the night of a Halloween party.

When life gets too hard on you, get out, have a day trip. Go to some place that has loads of attractions that will keep you occupied. Where is that place? Where else than in the glory that is Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World. So start getting a map because we are going to ride our way to Las Vegas. Now, no day trip is ever complete without the set of wheels.

It is good to know that Las Vegas has a lot of car rental dealers that offer grand sports cars to take you speeding through the road. And one of the most stunning cars that is available is a Ford Mustang car rental. The Ford Mustang won the Tiffany Gold Medal for excellence in American design becoming the first automobile ever to do so. In 1983, 1987, 1988, 2005, and 2006 it was on the Car & Driver Ten Best list. In 1974 and 1994 it won the Motor Trend Car of the Year . And in 2005, it was runner-up to Chrysler 300 for the North American Car of the Year award and was named Canadian Car of the Year.

All of these awards is just proof that the Ford Mustang is a best choice for this Vegas day trip. So be sure to reserve Ford Mustang car rentals by checking out their website. This is truly coming out as one of the best day trip you will ever have. So start revving those Ford Mustang engines because we are now going to one of the best destination for a day trip in Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon is visited by approximately 5 million people every year. The park consists of 277 miles of the Colorado River and its massive erosion effects on the massive landscape. The Grand Canyon is located 250 miles from Las Vegas. Choosing highway 93 as our route from Las Vegas to Interstate $0 east to highway 64, our route will take about 4 an a half hours and get us right over Hoover Dam. In reaching Grand Canyon, we can visit Grand Canyon Village to get oriented with the National Park.

The visitor center which is located in the village offers videos, lectures and rangers for assistance. From the village, we can then get to the Bright Angel Trail which will bring us to the bottom of the canyon. Better be prepared for the long trek though because its a good 9 miles to the bottom. So you now have the best car for the trip and the best day trip destination in Las Vegas. What else do you want to do? I’ll tell you what you going to do, better reserve that Mustang car rental now, book a flight, and buy a map to the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas is waiting for you.

Having a personal car has been the matter of the status from the years and is expected to continue for many more years to come. The status of a person increases more in the society as soon as he drives a new car at his doorstep, and if the car is luxurious then undoubtedly the eyes of his neighbors stare at his place. This is mainly because the price tag of which the luxury cars are priced in international market. But having a luxury car is not the bag of everyone’s shoulder and therefore lots of the car lovers across the world have to sacrifice their desire of driving a luxurious car throughout their life and have to compromise the affordable car according to their budget for drive.

But, now all this is going to be the tale of yester years as now there are various options by which these cars owners can convert their existing car into a brand new luxurious car of their choice. Recognized as luxury car conversions this trend in recent years has flourished at jet dynamic speed across the world facilitating the regular car customize their car with the features that are offered in any of the luxurious cars being sold across the world. As the general practice is refers to the third-party customization which are not offered by the original manufacturer of that vehicle but customized on the demand of the car owners according to his requirement. In simple words, it may defined as the process where in the noticeable features of some standard car are converted in resemblance to some luxurious car.

An interesting feature of getting the car conversions is that along with integration of luxurious specifications it also helps in enhancing the comfort seating experience of the persons travelling in it. The conversion also impacts the functionality of machinery installed inside the bonnet and helps in offering superior performance of the car similar as offered by its original version. It would be interested to know that till few years this type of conversion was considered as an expensive investment pulling the car owners towards additional financial burden. But interestingly with entrance of different suppliers of the part of car conversions now days different types of kits are available in market which facilitate the car owners to convert their in accordance to their preference at their own end.

The commonly preferred cars that are converted into luxurious cars are Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, and The Vault.

An interesting feature of getting the car conversion is that the countries where the car enthusiasts get their converted into new avatar is that this conversion is strictly done according to the norms applicable in that country. For instance in the country where cars with left hand drive are preferred then in such country the conversion will be applied only with left hand drive to comply strictly according to its transportation law. Similarly in the countries where there is condition of political and social unrest the cars will be equipped with all saving standards that will protect the passengers from any type of bullet attack.

One more thing which needs to be specified about car conversions is that along with integration of luxurious features appropriate attention is paid towards the overall outlook of the car whether it is on its exterior or interior. This includes placement of lighting, plastic cladding, roof rails etc on the exterior front.

The name of Jaguar doesn’t require any introduction to introduce itself in the world of the auto industry. The logo of Jaguar has been the reason of pride for the Great Britain from the years and interestingly, even today it successfully holds the flag of its success with full dominance. Driving the Jaguar is the dream of every car lover, but only few succeed in making their dream come true. The craze of car lovers towards Jaguar cars can be realized from the fact that those who are not able to buy the latest car by the maker are ready to pay any price for the classic models.

Now this might surprise to most of the people, that when these Jaguar enthusiasts are ready to pay any amount for the old version of Jaguar, why not they buy any of the latest models like XF, XJ or XK. Well, an answer to this question in simple words is a plethora of Jaguar upgrade options available in the market which offer them an advantage of enjoying the same power of these cars which they have been delivering during their first generation.

In the recent years trend of upgrading the mechanical features of both existing and newly purchased cars has flourished at jet dynamic speed across the world, facilitating the car and speed lover to enjoy hidden powers of their beloved car to a huge extent. And therefore upgrading the Jaguar cars is not an exception to it. The worth mentioning feature of upgrading the cars is that it makes the powerful cars more power with extra power that is derived by changing their computerized settings.

Now the question arises that what factors are looked after while upgrading any car? An answer to this question cannot be given in a single sentence and need to explain the process in points, that are summarized below:

Engine remapping and tuning: You will agree that an engine is the heart of every vehicle which facilitates smooth flow of fuel and air throughout the different components of the car. This function is similar to the human heart, which boosts blood throughout the body. As a little blockage in the veins in enough to block the flow of blood to the heart, similarly any problem in the functioning of an engine affects the whole performance of the vehicle. To get rid of this problem regular servicing doesn’t provide the acute solution and the problem can be solved only remapping and tuning the engine control unit of your vehicle.

The ECU is an on-the board device which can be re-mapped by erasing its existing settings with the help of required chip. The new settings are determined according to the requirements of the car owner. The engine remapping results not only in improvising the power and torque generation efficiencies of the vehicle but also its fuel efficiency.

Tuning the exhaust system: Being an expert car driver you must be aware about the working of an exhaust system. The main objective of the exhaust system is to throw out the hazardous gases from engine and make a smooth flow of air to enhance the power generation efficiency of the engine. But as your car gets older the pipes used for exhausting harmful gases get older and start offering poor performance. This adversely affects the functioning of the engine. To enjoy the huge power generation capability of the engine it is imperative that you should get the pipes of exhaust system replaced with strong stainless steel pipes that are capable of handling the powerful flow of gases smoothly.

Working of the clutch system and accelerator system: The combination of clutch and accelerator in accordance to engine results in improved fuel efficiency. Therefore, once you have re-mapped the engine control unit of your vehicle it becomes mandatory for you to upgrade the clutch and accelerator units of your car compatible to new engine settings to enjoy the full benefits of engine remapping.

Upgrading the wheels with carbon fibre wheel: The upgrading of car is not stagnated only to mechanical upgrades, but also involves cosmetic updates which are helpful in enhancing the looks of your car. Installing the carbon fibre wheels will given an aggressive appearance to your Jaguar. Apart from being blessed with stunning looks these wheels are developed by making use of strong material which further strengthens their sheet.

1. Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. is an Italian automobile company that makes luxury, high end sports cars. Its has it headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, near the city of Bologna, Italy. Lamborghini was founded by an Italian engineer Feruccio in 1963.

2. Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. emerged as a result of competition between Feruccio Lamborghini and Enzo Ferrari (of Ferrari cars ) who at that time already had been known as a famous manufacturer of sports cars. Feruccio Lamborghini himself was an accomplished engineer; he was an owner and manager of a successful company, which produced agricultural machinery. Feruccio loved sports cars and owned a Ferrari 250 GT. A rumour has it, that two great constructors had a conflict after Lamborghini had turned personally to Enzo Ferrari because of the broken clutch on his Ferrari 250 GT. It is believed that quick-tempered Enzo recommended Feruccio to deal exclusively with tractors, and never even touch a sports car. Feruccio Lamborghini took it as a challenge resolving to use his assets, experience, and passion to found a company, capable of going toe-to-toe with Ferrari.

3. This may come up as a surprise to some of you, but Lamborghini never participated in any major motorsports competitions. According to the will of Feruccio Lamborghini, his company stayed away from racing, because the famous Italian engineer always believed the motorsports to be a big waste of time and resources.

4. One thing Lamborgini was always known for is its top-notch design. Some of the best professionals in the industry, including Franco Scaglione, Touring, Zagato, Mario Marazzi, Bertone, ItalDesign and Marcello Gandini, worked on its visual design.

5. People usually think of luxury and high-performance grand tourers, whenever someone mentions the name Lamborghini. Nevertheless, the Italian automaker has created few unusual models. Feruccio Lamborghini had an extensive experience in producing tractors, so it seemed natural for him to try his hand at designing an automobile with high off-road capabilities. Lamborghini LM002 was the first SUV, built by Italian vehicle manufacturer. Combining speed and luxuriousness with exceptional off-road capabilities, Lamborghini LM002 was in many respects far ahead of its time. When it comes to comfort and ability to cross the difficult terrain, only Land Rover could compete with LM002. Unfortunately, automobile market was not quite ready for the new luxury SUV. Therefore, despite the orders from armed forces of Saudi Arabia and Libya, Lamborghini sold only 301 vehicles.

6. The Italian automaker launched its first production model in 1963. With the top speed of 280 km / h, Lamborghini 350GTV was a leader among production cars of its time.

7. The Italian company uses very distinctive naming convention for its car models. Feruccio Lamborghini was quite a fan of Spanish bullfight. In 1963, he visited the cattle-bred farm Miura in Seville. It was owned by Don Eduardo Miura Fernandez, one of the most famous breeders of fighting bulls in Spain. This visit had a strong influence on the Italian industrialist. In fact, he was so impressed by the traditional art of bullfighting, that he made a decision to name all his new sports cars after famous fighting bulls. Traditionally in Spanish bullfight, bulls that manage to defeat a matador are given life, and their names are forever inscribed in the history of the sport. Ferruccio Lamborghini was convinced, that a name of a fighting bull will emphasize the untamed nature of sports cars created under Lamborghini marque. By the way, Ferruccio Lamborghini himself was also a bull in a sense, since his zodiac sign was Taurus. (He was born on April 28, 1916).

8. The first model to be introduced to the world under the “bullish” name was Lamborghini Miura. The sports car debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 1966. The public warmly received it; however, spectators were somewhat confused, since they were not allowed to open the hood. This was not a coincidence: there was simply no engine under it! Since the engine was still being designed, the prototype was sent to the Geneva Motor Show with a ballast instead of an engine under the hood. Eventually, Miura proved to be a very good car.

9. Lamborghini Countach was produced by the Italian company for 16 years (from 1974 to 1990). Notably, this sports car is one of the a few Lamborghini models, with a name that has nothing to do with bulls and bullfighting. The word “countach” comes from the Piedmontese language, spoken in a region of Piedmont in North-West of Italy. It is an expression of excitement or astonishment and can be translated as “Heavens!” According to the legend, Nuccio Bertone himself made such an exclamation when he saw the first sketches of the future supercar.

10. The story of Lamborghini was not always a story of success. In 1987, the American automobile giant Chrysler, practically saved it from oblivion by acquiring it. The same year, the Italian vehicle manufacturer presented a peculiar concept car under the name of Portofino. It was a sedan with four doors of the guillotine type, powered by a 3.5-liter engine installed at the rear. Although it remained only a prototype, its image and design was subsequently embodied in many Chrysler cars.

11. In 1994, Lamborghini was acquired by an Indonesian investment group. It was a period of uncertainty for the Italian marque. The German automobile giant Volkswagen saved the famous vehicle manufacturer. Since 1998, Volkswagen has controlled Lamborghini through its subdivision Audi. Undoubtedly, this was a mutually beneficial union for both companies.

12. The design of modern Lamborghini is unusual even for supercars. The steel-cut body style, which became the signature of most Lamborghini models, makes it akin to fighter planes. The designer Filippo Perini admitted that he drew an inspiration from military aviation. He was particularly impressed by American B-2 and F-22 aircraft while working on Lamborghini Aventador.

13. It turned out that the powerful Lamborghini V12 engine is a perfect fit for speedboats as well as supercars. Such a technical symbiosis is not a common thing in automobile industry. The luxury boat Riva Aquarama became one of the leaders of the market thanks to high performance and versatility of the incredible Lamborghini V12 engine.

14. Interestingly, Lamborghini cars are used by the police of United Arab Emirates and Italy. It makes sense if you think about it; nothing can detract criminals and attract tourists like the world’s fastest police car!

15. As we have already mentioned, Feruccio Lamborghini neglected motorsports and tried to stay away from it. Nevertheless, the Italian vehicle manufacturer is revising this strict policy, since today it is a handicap for an automaker that specializes in supercars to ignore motorsports in its entirety. Currently, the company has some notable presence in the world of car racing. The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo is an example of a successful collaboration between the two legendary brands. Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. and the Swiss watchmaker Blancpain teamed up to launch this prestigious international motor racing series. In 2009, the Swiss company even presented a special watch, dedicated to this mono-brand championship.

16. This surprises no one that Lamborghini brand has some of the most impressive achievements in the automobile world. The last one was 384 km / h speed record set by the Lamborghini Huracan during half a mile race.

17. Lamborghini has a very long and fruitful relationship with Italian wheel manufacturer PIRELLI. From the day one, PIRELLI tyres were used on all Lamborghini vehicles. The Italian automaker even created the special version of Lamborghini AVENTADOR, dedicated to PIRELLI.

18. Lamborghini AVENTADOR has a designation of LP 700-4 700 where “700” stands for 700 h/p engine and “4” for a four-wheel-drive.

19. Lamborghini is partly responsible for the emerging of the well-known automobile marque Pagani. The founder of the Pagani Automobili S.p.A, Horacio Pagani, had worked as an engineer at Lamborghini until he quit due to inability to employ his own ideas. In 1988, the famous Argentinian constructor, eager to put in use his designer talent and make his own product, created a new company Pagani Automobili S.p.A.

20. Nowadays, Lamborghini supercars are powered by either V8 or V12 engines. The ratio between those two engine types is approximately 3:1.

We are very well aware of the shooting fuel prices in the market. Hence, it is crucial to tune your Mercedes, so that it delivers great mpg. There are many reasons of the Mercedes tuning like better acceleration, enhanced torque, great economy, more power, healthier engine etc.

We have seen rapid growth in the technology in the field of automobiles. The super chip tuning technology is developed especially for the premium cars like Mercedes. The tuning is efficient for both the petrol and diesel version of car. It will ensure that your car gives best performance without any hassle.

Importance of tuning

Once the vehicle is tuned, it will reduce the emission and improve the performance by 15%. It is quite obvious that tuning will help your vehicle in multiple ways. However, you must tune the vehicle timely to avoid any inconvenience. The experts recommend visiting to the mechanic once in three months. The professionals will make sure that none of the part needs repairing.

As the fuel prices have increased, so does the dependency on vehicles. It is crucial to keep your car in good shape. If you maintain the car properly, then the car will run efficiently for long years without any hassle. Else, it would require regular repairing that will ultimately lead to lower mpg and reduce the performance.

What to consider while tuning the exhaust system?

The exhaust system of the Mercedes includes a front pipe, exhaust manifold, catalyst converter, silencer, exhaust tip and tail pipe. While tuning the system, muffler is the easiest to deal. The professionals will replace the stock muffler with high performance muffler.

As a result, you will get a free flow exhaust system. You must keep in mind that the inlet and outlet pipe of the muffler is of the same size as front and tail pipe. Check out the diameter of tail and front pipe. They must have same dimensions for better performance. Other terms of the exhaust system is a little complicated to understand. You must have knowledge of the engine’s power band, exhaust back pressure and usable RPM.

If excessive pressure is produced by the system, then it will have a negative impact on the performance of the engine. This will restrict the flow of exhaust gases. As a result, the engine will be inefficient to expel exhaust gases. Ultimately, it would lead to much reduced engine power.

Dos and the don’ts

Make sure that you never attach pea-shooter instead of the exhaust system to the engine. You must also not install a 10 inch wastewater pipe. In case the exhaust pipe is big enough, then it will lead to much reduced flow velocity of the gases. You have to keep in mind to get the exhaust back pressure perfect.

While tuning the exhaust system, the professionals aim to increase the power of the engine by the right exhaust tuning.