Noble M600 supercar enters production

Since 2008, we have been speaking about the Noble M600. It was officially released in 2009 and the crew at Top Gear UK got to test one before 2010. After that there was no news about it but Noble has finally announced the first M600 off the factory production line. This super car sports a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter Yamaha V8 with three power levels for road, track and race. An Adaptable Performance Control switch will vary the output between each level, letting the engine produce the horse power as needed.

Couple that with a curb weight of just 2,775 pounds, and you've a great recipe for 0-60 times around three seconds or less and an estimated top speed of 225 miles per hour. Only one's been built so far, but Noble claims it has orders for a full 50. At £200,000 a pop, the M600 should make the company a pretty penny assuming it doesn't take them a decade to deliver.

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Japan's chocolate Smart For Two

In Japan, Christmas Eve is a romantic holiday and couples celebrate it by eating special cakes. So what's Valentine's Day, then? It's an occasion for women to buy men chocolates or chocolate cars.

The Smart For Two which you see isn't made of chocolate but it just looks that way. This car was specially designed by Tadaaki Wakamutsu, a Japanese luxury jeweler/chocolatier Q-Pot. This unique Smart city car features a special chocolate-themed paint scheme which is priced at 2.36 million yen.

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New Proton Perdana 2011

Penggunaan enjin 2.5 liter naik taraf versi eksekutif, premium PROTON

PROTON Holdings Bhd akan melancarkan model gantian Proton Perdana, sama ada pada Mac atau April ini yang akan menggunakan platform Nissan Fuga dengan kapasiti enjin 2.5 liter.Sumber industri berkata, bagaimanapun buat permulaan model yang akan diimport sepenuhnya (CBU) dari Jepun itu hanya dipasarkan khusus untuk kegunaan kereta rasmi pegawai tinggi kerajaan.“Sebagai permulaan, sebanyak 150 unit akan diimport dari Jepun dan ia dibawa masuk khusus untuk kereta rasmi pegawai tinggi kerajaan, tetapi jika mendapat maklum balas memberangsangkan daripada pasaran, PROTON akan menimbangkan untuk memasarkannya secara komersial,” katanya pada Berita Harian di Kuala Lumpur, baru-baru ini.

Woow..this maybe a good sign of proton as a national car. I'll be waiting

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New Ducati Diavel-Compact bike

An amazing looking bike as seen at Toronto motorcycle show

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Porsche Panamera 4S~ Middle East Edition

 

This year at the Qatar Motor Show, Bernhard Maier lifted the cover of a very special Porsche model for the Middle East region - the Panamera 4S Exclusive Middle East Edition. The strictly limited 66 vehicles will only be available for sale in the Middle East.

One very special detail is that the white metallic paint has never been used on a Porsche before and includes the front air intakes, headlight washer system cover, rear apron and diffuser. The interior is upholstered in bright Carrera Red leather, including the doors and dash. An Alcantara black headliner also features in the interior, which is trimmed with carbonfibre, and comes with a steering wheel and gear selector wrapped in black leather.

The Middle East special edition Panamera is based on the 4S - 400 hp 4.8-litre V8 with a 7-speed PDK automanual gearbox and all-wheel-drive, with the Sport Chrono Plus package installed as standard for the Middle East edition.
The basic retail for the Panamera 4S Exclusive Middle East Edition in the GCC region starts at 163,000 USD.

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Mini Countryman~somewhere in china.

Under the hood, the Countryman boasts a 1.6L engine, with both 98-hp and 112-hp naturally aspirated options available. The Cooper S version comes with a supercharged 1.6L Tritec engine producing 184-hp and 240Nm of torque, and doing 0-100km in 7.6 seconds.
With no direct competitors in the domestic market currently, Mini’s Countryman should have a bright future in China.

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Coolest Motorbike ever seen in this world

 

What do you think of this bike ? cool or insane. Believed or not this is Yamaha R1 which has been modified. ha ha  

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Black Ferrari Crash

Somewhere between Luzern and Zürich a black Ferrari 599 crash into a truck. The 44-year old driver lost control and slipped. The estimated damage is € 190.000, so the car can be regarded as total loss.

Styled by Pininfarina under the direction of Ferrari’s Frank Stephenson, the 599 GTB debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006. It is named for its total engine displacement (5999 cc), Gran Turismo Berlinetta nature, and the Fiorano Circuit test track used by Ferrari.

The engine has a maximum power of 456kW at 7600rpm and a maximum torque of 608Nm at 5600rpm. The Fiorano can achieve speeds in excess of 205 miles per hour, accelerating from 0 to 62mph in under four seconds.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 Pictures

The much awaited 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG wasn't supposed to expose until the Geneva Motor Show this March, but a few photos have leaked out. The C63 gets a set of SL-inspired headlamps with ornate light-piping and LED DRLs mounted in the revised fascia. LED's make their way to the tail lamps, while redesigned 18-inch wheels fill the wheel wells and frame upgraded brakes.

It has a 6.2-liter V8 and output remains at 451 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. The Development Package will reportedly stick around for 2012, raising output to 481 hp and nixing the 155 mph limiter to allow the C63 to top out at 174 mph. After its launch in Geneva, the revised C-Class will be available for sale with the AMG-fettled version getting a very slight bump in price.

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Honda CR-Z TS-1X Concept Car

Revealed at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon, the Honda CR-Z TS-1X hybrid concept car is an impressive beast with its stealthy matte-black paint job and extensive aerodynamics package. The automaker’s initial press release was short on details, but, luckily, a walk-around clip has surfaced on You tube, detailing some of the innovations developed by Honda.

While nothing has changed under the bonnet, the TS-1X is said to offer improved fuel efficiency and better handling car thanks to the aerodynamic enhancements which generate more down-force and reduce drag. Other improvements include a strengthened body, sport suspension and new 4-pot caliper brakes.

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Porsche 911 Black Edition-limited edition

Porsche has announced a 911 variant called the Black Edition, and this one is limited to just 1,911 examples globally, available in both Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet guise.

The 911 Black Edition is painted in plain black as standard, with Basalt Black metallic available as an option. For the cabriolet, the electric-folding hood is trimmed in black cloth. Other exterior highlights include 19-inch 911 Turbo II forged alloy wheels, and black-finished, four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed callipers.
There’s also black lettering on the stainless steel door entry guards to identify the version, and the interior continues with the theme – the leather is in black, as is the instrument cluster, though contrast is provided by aluminium-look paint, which adorns the decorative fascia strip, gear lever and air vents. A badge located on the glove compartment lid signifies the limited production variant.

Standard fitment includes a Bose surround sound system, specially coordinated with the interior, and in the Carrera coupe comprises 13 loudspeakers including an active subwoofer and central speaker as well as a seven channel digital amplifier; the cabriolet gets one less speaker, at 12.
The Black Edition is powered by a 3.6 litre flat-six pot, offering 345 hp at 6,500 rpm, and coupled to a six-speed gearbox, has a top speed of 289 kph in both body versions, with a 0-100 kph sprint time of 4.9 seconds for the coupe and 5.1 seconds for the cabriolet. With the PDK double-clutch seven-speed gearbox in attendance, this time drops to 4.7 seconds for the coupe and 4.9 seconds for the cabrio.
As is the case, add-on options abound – there’s the Sport Chrono Plus package, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) to be had, amogn other things, to get the Black even well, blacker.

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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe at Barrett-Jackson 2011

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, an iconic American sports car is instantly recognizable as one of the symbols of Zora Arkus-Duntov's legacy with General Motors. This car is up for auction at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale. This car has been brought to the modern era while keeping its memorable lines.

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe has a secret behind its bodywork. Its engine is located at the middle. The original engine of could be somewhere because it's replaced with a twin-turbo LS V8. Producing 1,000 horsepower and 915 pound-feet of torque, this '63 Vette runs from 0-60 miles per hour in under three seconds.

This will be the car to watch as it rolls across the stage because it's one of Speed's highlighted Fantasy Bid auctions, and you can even make an estimate on what this custom mid-engine 'Vette will finally sell for.

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Infiniti EX30d Black Premium Edition

Nowadays buying a luxury vehicle depends more about customer experience than the actual vehicle. Infiniti has shown its aptitude in delivering that experience including its rivals particularly in Europe. Its latest release is the EX Black Premium which is built based on the diesel-powered EX30d GT Premium trim. This Black edition features black paint with graphite leather interior plus 19-inch alloys, a sunroof, aluminum roof rails and a Bose sound system.

Infiniti has thrown in a night for two with fine dining included at any of the luxury hotels associated with the Relais & Château group, as well as membership in its exclusive Club 5C. Only 500 examples of the Infiniti EX30d Black Premium edition will be offered across Europe, at about a $5,000 premium over the standard top-spec model.

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2011 Ford Mustang V6

For 2011, Mustang makes sports coupe news with a new high-performance, all-aluminum Duratec® 3.7-liter DOHC Ti-VCT V-6 that delivers 305 horsepower and an expected best-in-class 30 mpg highway with six-speed automatic transmission – no other vehicle in the industry can beat that combination

* Six-speed transmissions – manual and automatic – combine with newly standard limited-slip differential and revised suspension for road-carving driving dynamics and handling

* New technology and convenience features include: Standard integrated spotter mirrors; message center; MyKey™ programmable vehicle key; and Universal Garage Door Opener 

New 3.7-liter V-6 engine

With Ti-VCT operating its four valves per cylinder, the new Mustang V-6 powerplant sends significantly more horsepower and torque (305 hp and 280 ft.-lb.) to the rear wheels than its predecessor – despite its smaller displacement. The behind-the-wheel feel is unlike any Mustang ever produced.

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Volkswagen's Seven Passenger SUV

A few more details have been revealed about the addition of new SUV to the Volkswagen family. This SUV will have seating for seven and it will carry a slimmer price tag than the Touareg. The new crossover/SUV would be built in U.S most probably at the Tennessee manufacturing facility.

The German automaker wants just to carve out a larger chunk of the American auto market. This will require vehicles that caters specifically to Yankee tastes. Volkswagen is planning to sell 800,000 vehicles by 2018. Last year the company managed to sell 256,830 vehicles.

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Testing for Tesla Model S

It's been a long journey, but it seems that the Tesla Model S all-electric sport sedan is closer to production. The California-based automaker announced that it is on to the final road tests. The first phase of this model which is called Alpha, began in 2010 which includes both computer simulations and test-drives of prototype vehicles.

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Michael Keaton Batmobile

One among the three Batmobiles from Tim Burton's Batman Returns is up for auction and the bidding will wrap in a few hours. If you want to bring it to your home please rush to the bidding as time is running out. This car was the best out of the three used for filming and its available with full documentation. It gets power from a Chevrolet 350 cubic-inch V8 with Hedman headers and an Edelbrock aluminum.

This particular model comes with hydraulics for easy loading and unloading. As of now, the price has reached up to $311,000 but the reserved price is set as $499,000. This vehicle is located in Clearwater, Florida. If no one reaches the reserved price before the auction closes, it will also be auctioned on live television and so it will appear in Scottsdale, Arizona for this weekend's big Barrett-Jackson auction.

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2011 lexus CT200H

Lexus has released details for its all-new 2011 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid, which is set to star next week at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Serving as a new entry point to the Lexus brand the CT 200h will enter production towards the end of the year for worldwide sale, which presumably means the car will be headed to local showrooms.

Lexus is hoping its latest model will be able to attract new and younger customers to the brand, which currently suffers from one of the highest average buyer ages in the industry. Not surprisingly the CT 200h is packed with technology such as its advanced hybrid powertrain and funky Remote Touch multi-function controller.

Design and development work took place with the European market in mind, with targets like the BMW 1-Series and Audi A3 clearly in the CT 200h's sights. The car retains strong visual links to the LF-Ch Concept presented last year and features a conventional five-door body with trademark Lexus elements.
According to Lexus, the CT 200h is built on a new platform with a dedicated double wishbone and trailing arm rear suspension system. Up front is a MacPherson strut setup and a new front anti-roll bar.

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Audi A6 Hybrid not available until 2015

During the last week's Detroit Auto Show, Audi revealed the 2012 A6 Hybrid. This hybrid variant is capable of achieving 38 miles per gallon and can run up to 62 miles per hour on electricity alone but Audi is not sure of when this car will be available.

Johan de Nysschen, the president of Audi in America tells that the timetable for A6 hybrid is not yet determined. He also said that this gas and electron-powered sedan may not be available until 2015.

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Subaru RWD Coupe Concept at Geneva Motor Show

It's been a long time to produce the Toyota FT-86 RWD Coupe but we will get the first glimpse of Subaru's version at the upcoming Geneva Salon in March, which is a joint project from the two companies. The Subaru Rear Wheel Drive Sports Car Technology Concept” will share the spotlight with the Impreza Concept and the Trezio mini MPV, both of which will receive their European premiere at the Swiss motorshow.

The Subaru coupe will be powered by a boxer engine, possibly the same four-cylinder unit lent to Toyota for the FT-86. As for the company's two European premieres, the Impreza Concept was first shown in LA last November and previews a new design direction for the production model, while the Trezio is a re-badged version of the Toyota Verso-S mini MPV, which will be offered in Europe with a 1.3-liter gasoline and 1.4-liter turbo diesel engines.

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Alonso and Massa Promoting 2011 Jeep Wrangler

Ferrari's F1 driver Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were wearing jokey caps, blouses and t-shirts full of ads as if they were forced to wear. They were driving around in Fiat Group products such as the Abarth 500. The dynamic duo is now used to promote the Chrysler Group's offerings such as the Jeep Wrangler.

This particular photo shoot is one of the many initiatives of the "Wrooom 2011 – F1 & MotoGP Press Ski Meeting. This was an event organized in Madonna di Campiglio (Trento) in which the Fiat Group is the official sponsor.

The Jeep Wrangler featured at the event is a facelifted 2011MY in Rubicon trim powered by a new 2.8-liter common-rail turbo diesel Euro 5 engine with DPF producing 200 HP at 3,600 rpm and 410 Nm of torque at 2,000-3,200 rpm on models with a six-speed manual gearbox and 460 Nm at 1,600-2,600 rpm when combined with a new five-speed automatic transmission.

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Upcoming Myvi 2011~Gambar latest

This could be the new Produa Myvi 2011.Seen on the road.

"terbaru: gambar depan Produa Myvis 2011 . Nice..macam hyundai lak"

this is totally new, pictures took before new myvi 2011 officially launch. look closely

"dash-panel with touch screen"

"brilliant tail light- coolest design ever made"

"modern and trendy looking"

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BMW 7 Series worth $140,000 stolen at Detroit Motor Show

The 2011 Detroit Auto Show was more eventful for BMW than it intended. As its workers were working to load the BMW 7 Series onto a truck, a pair of thieves came in and drove off the luxury car which was worth around $140,000. The local police was not able to track the stolen car but the BMW Assist equipped in this series locates a vehicle if it's stolen and hence the car was found. The price of the BMW 7 Series would definitely be worth for its price!

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Maybach production may stop within 2011

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said that the German Automaker will decide this year about shuttering its production of Maybach. Cars like Bentley and Rolls-Royce which were considered to be competitive for Maybach has seen failure during the economic downturn.

Zetsche said that the success or failure of Maybach shows on our results but we need to take a decision by this year end about the shuttering the super-luxury Maybach division. He added that they are also planning to make partnerships to find if there is a viable business model for the business.

The current models of Maybach includes the Maybach 57, 57S, Maybach 62, 62S, and the Landaulet. Maybach first hit the boulevards in 1919, but was discontinued when World War Two broke out. Daimler-Benz bought what was left of the company in 1960.

The current Maybach model made its debut at the 1997 Tokyo Auto Show at the height of the dot-com economy, and went on sale globally shortly thereafter. Last year, Maybach sold 63 cars in the U.S.

Source: autoblog.com

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Kia Optima wins "Best of 2011" award

We are big fans of the 2011 Kia Optima. Even a lot of customers would prefer the Kia Optima than the Hyundai Sonata. Even Cars.com has though this and has honored Optima as the "Best of 2011" award. This was mainly due to the fuel economy and driving experience offered in Optima.

Runners-up are the BMW 5 Series, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Volt (North American Car of the Year), Honda Odyssey and Nissan Leaf. All these vehicles are good but the Optima's strong presence within the mid-size sedan segment – the most-shopped segment in the auto industry – is a huge achievement for Kia.

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Lexus Launches CT 200h in Japan

Lexus has launched a new CT 200h hybrid model to its Japanese line-up in order to boost its sales in the home market. It's first entry in the premium-compact segment is also its cheapest price in Japan ranging from 3.55 million yen to 4.33 million yen. This car was mainly designed considering European customers. This car is also available in North America, China and a few more countries will be added to its list soon. It's available at $29,120 in U.S.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 Bluetec at the Detroit Auto Show

Mercedes Benz launched the 2012 S350 Bluetec at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. It's a diesel-powered S-Class destined for consumption only in United States. Audi, BMW and Jaguar don't provide an oil-burning version in U.S. The technical specifications of the 2012 S350 Bluetec has not been revealed but it would be powered by the same 3.5-liter Bluetec V6 found in the E-, ML- and GL-Class vehicles.

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BMW's mini paceman concept at 2011 Detroit Motor Show

Mini is completing the 10th anniversary of its brand and hence the automaker has unveiled the Paceman Concept. It has announced that this concept will be in production in the near future.

At the Detroit motor show, Ian Robertson, the Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG said that he is very thrilled for the first time because a seventh member of the Mini family will be unveiled soon.

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Honda Accord Crosstour gets 4 cylinder option

In the late 2009, when Honda launched the Accord Crosstour, it was told that the only available powertrain would be a V6. Now VTEC reports that a memo has been sent to the dealerships states that a four-cylinder Crosstour will be available this year.

Though the details about the sedan has not yet released, we can assume that it would have the same 2.4-liter engine currently available in Accord. VTEC also reports that a larger four-cylinder unit is currently in works for the CR-V crossover. We can expect that the four-cylinder engine will only be available on lower-trim Crosstours, likely without an all-wheel drive option.

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Audi A1-Etron - An alternative to the BMW Mega City

Audi has come out and stated that the German automaker is butting heads with its parent company. The two has been having conflicts over the creation of the Audi A1 E-tron. Volkswagen was riled when they came to know that Audi wanted to launch a range-extended EV with a gasoline rotary engine instead of following the rest of the VW family.

Reports state that Audi wanted to create an alternative to the BMW Mega City Car. Volkswagen would like to have all the brands under its watch and use similar platforms. Audi says there's no conflict between the two companies but Volkswagen has not commented for this.

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All new Ducati

Ducati has added the 803cc engine to the range. The thinking goes that the Monster 1100 is too big, the Monster 696 is too small, but, hopefully,all-new Monster 2011 Ducati Monster 796 has been added to the Monster product line,  will fit in-between the 696cc and 1100cc versions of the Monster. Expected to be available from late April, the Ducati Monster 796 is available in the traditional Ducati Red, Arctic White, or Diamond Black Silk. All the colors of the bike will feature a red trellis frame and black wheels. 2011 Ducati Monster 796 price at $9,995 here in the US.

2011 DUCATI MONSTER 796 WITH NEW MONSTER ART BODY KIT

The 2011 Ducati Monster 796 features the same 87hp, 803cc, two-valve, air-cooled motor that’s found in the 2010 Hypermotard 796. The Monster 796 tips the scales at a paltry 368lbs, and will feature optional ABS brakes. Combined with a low dry weight of 167kg (369lbs) and the bike’s friendly, flat-barred riding position, those new figures could make the Monster 796 the perfect first big bike for newish riders.  Like the Monster 1100, the Monster 796 will feature a single-sided swingarm and seat height that’s taller than the double-sided Monster 696.

DUCATI EXPANDS THE MONSTER FAMILY WITH THE NEW 796 AND THE MONSTER ART BODY KITS

Ducati’s newest Monster arrives with ten additional color selections

Cupertino, Calif. (April 19th, 2010) – Ducati North America is excited to announce the newest member of its internationally acclaimed Monster range- the Monster 796.

The 2011 Monster 796 combines the top level components and style of the Monster 1100 with the user friendliness of the Monster 696. Priced at $9,995; it will be invading streets nationwide this June in white, black and Ducati red. All three colors share the lightweight Ducati trellis frame in red, along with red wheel striping.

The Monster 796’s air-cooled engine produces a potent 87hp and 56lb/ft of torque, which is enough to propel the svelte 367lb bike to any destination in a rapid fashion. In the interest of rider comfort; the Monster 796 has adapted a comfortable new seat, higher handlebars and optional passenger grab handles to enable an optimum riding experience. Borrowing from its 1100cc sibling, the Monster 796 features a single sided swingarm and four piston Brembo brakes. These features combine with an APTC slipper clutch, blackened foot rests, and new five spoke wheels to make the ultimate middleweight Monster.

Arriving alongside the latest Monster are the new ’Monster Art’ body kits for all three members of the Monster family; giving riders the chance to accessorize and customize Ducati Monster the look of their bikes with ten all-new color choices.

  

2011 Monster 796 specification:  

Type: L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement: 803cc
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 66mm
Compression ratio: 11:1
Power: 64kW – 87hp @ 8250rpm
Torque: 8.0kgm – 58lb-ft @ 6250rpm
Fuel injection: Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes

Ratio: 1st 32/13, 2nd 30/18, 3rd 28/21, 4th 26/23, 5th 22/22, 6th 24/26
Primary drive: Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85:1
Final drive: Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39
Clutch: APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Emissions Standard: Euro 3

Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase: 1450mm (57.1in)
Rake: 24°
Front suspension: Showa 43mm upside-down forks
Front wheel travel: 120mm (4.7in)
Front wheel: Y-shaped, 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x17
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso
Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Rear wheel travel: 148mm (5.8in)
Rear wheel: Y-shaped, 5-spoke in light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear tyre: 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso
Front brake: 2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper
Rear brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel tank capacity: 15l – 3.8gallon (US) / 13.5l – 3.6gallon (US) ABS version
Dry weight: 167kg (369lb) / 169kg (373lb) ABS version

Instruments: Digital unit displaying: Speedometer, rev counter, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature, trip fuel, air temperature, lap time, warning light for low oil pressure, fuel level, fuel reserve, neutral, turn signals, overrev, immobilizer. Ready for DDA system
Body Colour (frame/wheel): Red (red / back) – Arctic white silk (red / back) – Diamond black silk (red / back) – Monster Art colours (red / back)
Versions: Dual seat
Seat height: 800mm (31.5in)

DDA: DDA system-ready for Ducati Performance accessory
DTC: Not available on this model
ABS: Available upon request

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