Thursday, October 27, 2016

Fastest Side Wheelie 186Km/h in a Car - Guinness World Records

Tachometer Blog | Fastest Side Wheelie 186Km/h in a Car - Guinness World Records

Finnish stunt driver Vesa Kivimäki has broke the Guinness World Records for the fastest side wheelie. Record was done on 31st of August 2016 in Seinäki, Finland.

Car is the record was BMW 330D fitted with Nokian tires. New record is now 186.269km/h (115.742mph).

Tachometer Blog | Fastest Side Wheelie 186Km/h in a Car - Guinness World Records

The tires used were designed by Nokian specifically for this purpose. Tires have been reinforced with the company’s Aramid Sidewall technology, which made them more resistant to wear and cuts.


That's fast on two wheels.

Regards,
Mika

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Best Driver's Car 2016

Tachometer Blog | Best Driver's Car 2016

Motor Trend has done their Best Driver's Car 2016 test. Check out this video!


 Many great cars, but only one winner.

Regards,
Mika

Monday, October 17, 2016

BMW Motorrad - Vision Next 100

Tachometer Blog | BMW Motorrad - Vision Next 100

"Glasses instead of a helmet, light clothing, full balance without a stand". These are some ideas of future motorcycling in the vision of BMW Motorrad.

Here is more:


Some places like in Finland helmet is not only safety equipment. It keeps also the head warm. Instead of glasses the same information could be shown in the visor of the helmet.

Interesting to see the future of the electric motorcycles. At the moment the biggest electric motorcycles company is Zero.

Regards,
Mika

McLaren 570S and 570GT - Review and Road Test

Tachometer Blog | McLaren 570S and 570GT - Review and Road Test

McLaren is not a new car brand, but during last few years the company has really start to concentrate to street cars. McLaren has divided the cars to two different categories: Super Series like 675LT and Ultimate Series like P1. Now they have created entry level category Sport Series, where are models 540, 570S and 570GT.

For many other car companies entry level would mean some slow and boring models, but not for McLaren. Check this and you understand what I mean.


Here is detailed review and road test for new 570GT.


Looks like McLaren really wants to take same market share from traditional car companies in this class like Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborchini.

Regards,
Mika

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Rimac Consept One - Electric Hyper Car


Rimac is still pretty new car company and many people hasn't heard about it yet. The car has very advanced technology and it's very impressive.

Some numbers.

Engine(s): 4 Fully Electric Engines.
Power: 1088 HP
Torque: 1200 LBS / 1627 NM (starting from 0 revs)
Acceleration 0-60MPH: About 2.5 sec.
Topspeed: 220 MPH / 354 KMH

Here is short introduction for the company and Alexandro Salomon has very eyes opening test drive with the Mr. Rimac himself - Mate Rimac.

Rimac part starts at 05:10.


How quick Rimac Consept One is compared to existing hyper cars? Check how quick Rimac is compared to Porsche 918 Spyder on the straight line.


How about Rimac vs. LaFerrari?


At least this proofs that electric car can be also sexy. 

Regards,
Mika

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Dream Car Shootout - Drag Race

Tachomter Blog | Deam Car Shootout - Drag Race

Nine dream cars on one mile dragrace. Here are the cars:
So, which one is fastest? 


Many very fast cars, but only one is the King!

Regards,
Mika

Sunday, October 2, 2016

All-New Nissan Micra Gen5 Unveiled

All-new Nissan Micra was revealed in Paris Motor Show 2016. New Micra has lot of features from bigger cars.

Tachometer Blog | New Nissan Micra 2016

CEO Carlos Ghosn and his opening speach in Micra launch.


This is a huge step forward compared to old Micra. Especially interior looks like in the bigger and more expensive cars. Interesting to see how new Micra will mix the market in the small cars.

Regards,
Mika

Saturday, October 1, 2016

New Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

Mercedes showed new AMG GT C Roadster in Paris Auto Show 2016 and it looks stunning.

Tachometer Blog | New Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

Front view.

Tachometer Blog | New Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

Rear view.

Tachometer Blog | New Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

Interior.

Tachometer Blog | New Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

Car looks awesome also with the roof.

Tachometer Blog | New Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster

Well done, Mercedes!

Regards,
Mika