Sunday, December 10, 2017

The New McLaren Senna

Tachometer | The New McLaren Senna

McLaren has revealed the new McLaren Senna. The car is the most track-concentrated car for the road, what McLaren has ever manufactured.

Tachometer | The New McLaren Senna

Engine is 4.0-litre twin turbocharged V8, which produces 800PS (789bhp) and 800Nm (590lb ft). Power-to-weight ratio is 688PS per tonne.


Production will be limited to 500 vehicles and all cars have already been assigned to customers.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

All-New 2018 Honda Gold Wing

Tachometer | All-New 2018 Honda Gold Wing

Honda Gold Wing has totally renewed for the next year. New model is much lighter, it has a different kind of front suspension and it's available also with DCT transmission. One big thing is also, that there are two versions available.

Tachometer | All-New 2018 Honda Gold Wing

Check this test ride of the new model. 



New Gold Wing looks very impressive and will sell well for sure.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Lamborghini Urus is Here

Tachometer | Lamborghini Urus is Here

This is Lamborghini's new SUV - Urus. Engine is 4.0L twin turbo V8 and it produces 650HP and 850Nm. Acceleration from 0-100km/h is 3.6s and top speed is 305km/h. Impressive numbers for SUV.

Urus is also large car. Lenght 5,112 mm, width including mirrors 2,181 mm and height 1,638 mm.

Interior looks typical modern Lamborghini.

Tachometer | Lamborghini Urus is Here

Back seats.

Tachometer | Lamborghini Urus is Here

More information about the car in this video.


Interesting to see the first test drives. 

Thursday, November 30, 2017

New BMW Motorcycle Models - F750GS And F850GS

Tachometer | New BMW Motorcycle Models - F750GS And F850GS

BMW has updated popular F700GS and F800GS models. Both models have now bigger 853cc in-line two-cylinder engines. BMW has updated also the model names, which are now F750GS (77hp/83Nm)  and F850GS (95hp/92Nm).

Check this video:


New TFT display looks very cool and it will be great in use for sure.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

2020 Tesla Roadster | 0 to 60MPH In 1.9 Sec!


Tesla unveiled their new all-electric Roadster few days ago. Performance is just unbelievable for the road legal car or what do you think about these numbers: 0-60mph (96km/h) in 1.9s, 0-100mph (160.9km/h) in 4.2s, quarter mile in 8.9s and topspeed around 250mph. Range should be anyway 620 miles.

Check this video to see more:


Tesla Roadster will be the first electric car, which range is 1000km. 

Thursday, November 2, 2017

2018 New Yamaha Niken LMW Three-Wheeler


Yamaha has revealed all-new MT09 based three-wheeler in Tokyo. Engine will be liquid-cooled fuel-injected 4-stroke inline triple, but other specification are still open. More information should be available in November 6 at Milan Motorcycle Show.

Check this video:


Yamaha has already 125cc three-wheeler scooter Tricity on the market, so interesting to see also this kind of big bike.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Porsche 911 GT2 RS world record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Tachometer | Porsche 911 GT2 RS world record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Porsche did it, what has been rumored. On September 20th new 911 GT2 set a new record for road-approved sports cars on the 20.6km Nordschleife. New record time is now 6min 47.3 sec.

Watch the full onboard-footage.


Happy Porsche Team.

Tachometer | Porsche 911 GT2 RS world record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Well done, Porsche!

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Water Rocket Trike Accelerates 0-100 kph in 0.55 second (5.1g)

Tachometer | Water Rocket Trike Accelerates 0-100 kph in 0.55 second (5.1g)

Fastest street cars and bikes accelerate 0-100kph (0-62mph) roughly in 3 seconds. Some even 2,5 seconds.

How about if the acceleration is only 0,5 seconds? This is something new. Check it!


Looks like water rocket is real catapult!

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

2018 Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet - Interior, Exterior and Drive

Tachometer | 2018 Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet - Interior, Exterior and Drive

Here is a first look of Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet. This all-electric car is long (nearly 19ft), wide and low and with 24" wheels it looks simply awesome.

More in this video:


Hopefully this comes also to production and looks like this. What do you think about this car?

Friday, July 28, 2017

Snowmobile WaterCross Show 2017 in Tornio

Tachometer | Snowmobile WaterCross Show 2017 in Tornio

Tornio, Finland. Last weekend was held old engine event, where was also snowmobile watercross show.

Snowmobiling is fun, but on the water it can be also wet. I mean very wet. Check this my video!


Looks fun to ride!

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Cruising | Wheels Nationals Classic MotorMeet 2017 Haparanda | Sweden

Tachometer | Cruising | Wheels Nationals Classic MotorMeet 2017 Haparanda | Sweden

Haparanda, Sweden. Last time I wrote about Classic MotorMeet in Haparanda. In the evenings there were also cruising. Here is my video from Saturday evening.


Lot of interesting cars.

Friday, July 21, 2017

Wheels Nationals Classic MotorMeet 2017 Haparanda | Sweden

Tachometer | Wheels Nationals Classic MotorMeet 2017 Haparanda | Sweden

Last weekend was held Wheels Nationals Classic MotorMeet 2017 in Haparanda, Sweden. This year it was first time 3 days event. On Thursday the theme was Euro cars and rest of the days all kind of vintage and classic cars.

The event was success. Total about 1100 cars and 10,000 visitors. Good numbers for the small place like Haparanda.

Here is my video where you can see some of the best cars in the event. Enjoy!


So much more cars than last year. Great event!

Saturday, July 1, 2017

The New Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Tachometer | The New Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Porsche 911 GT2 RS is finally here and numbers are of course the top of the line. Engine is 3.8L twin-turbo flat-six and it produces 700hp and 750Nm. Acceleration from 0-100km/h is 2.8s and top speed is 340km/h.

Watch this official video to see more.


Interesting to see first test drives of this machine. GT2 RS is anyway the real hardcore version of 911. 

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Review | Porsche 911 GT3 2017 - "Big, big step on"

Tachometer | Review | Porsche 911 GT3 2017

I wrote first time in March regarding the new Porsche 911 GT3 when it was just released. Now there are available also the reviews and test drive.

I'm big fan of Jethro Bovingdon and he has done also good job with the new GT3. Here is his review on the track.


Here is the road review of the same car. 


New GT3 looks amazing and sounds even better and I want one.

Friday, May 19, 2017

The Lilium Jet – The World's First All-Electric VTOL Jet

Tachometer | The Lilium Jet – The world's First All-electric VTOL Jet

Lilium Jet is interesting all-electric VTOL (vertical take off and landing) jet. Top speed is 300km/h and range is 300km.

Here is a maiden test flight of 2-seater Eagle model:


Is this photo some day reality?

Tachometer | The Lilium Jet – The world's First All-electric VTOL Jet

Lilium jet is very interesting aircraft. Hopefully we will see some day many Lilium on the sky.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Stunt Freaks Team Show 2017 in Tornio


Tornio, Finland. I wrote earlier about motorcycle and car parade and wheelie simulator. There was on the same day also motorcycle stunt show by Stunt Freaks Team. Wheelies, burnouts, etc.

Watch the video!


When these guys ride it looks so easy.

Friday, May 5, 2017

Have you ever tried wheelie simulator?

Tachometer | Have you ever tried motorcycle wheelie simulator?

Tornio, Finland. Everybody who has had motorcycle has sometimes tried to wheelie. Anyway it's not so easy in the beginning. Now there are also wheelie simulator, where is possible to try wheelie safely using real motorcycle.

I was few days ago in one motorcycle event here in Tornio, where I saw wheelie simulator first time. The motorcycle in the event was KTM's electric model. Here you can see how it works.


At least less crashed bikes. 

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Motorcycle and Car Parade 2017 in Tornio

Tachometer | Motorcycle and Car Parade 2017 in Tornio

Yesterday was 1st of May and here in Tornio it means motorcycle and car parade. Last year I took photos, but this time I decided to shoot video.

Event: Motorcycle and Car parade
Place: Tornio, Finland
Date: 1st of May, 2017


Let's see what kind of parade there will be next year.

Cheers,
Mika

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure R Press Launch

Tachometer | KTM 1090 Adventure R Press Launch

KTM had just press 1090 Adventure R press launch and here are the first impressions about the bike.


Looks interesting bike!

Monday, March 27, 2017

Review: Hypercar Bugatti Chiron

Tachometer | Review: Hypercar Bugatti Chiron

Bugatti Veyron is ultra fast hypercar and already legend in car world. How about new Bugatti Chiron, which is even faster and top speed is limited to 261mph/441kmh.  Check the video!


Performance is simply brutal!


Friday, March 17, 2017

Best New Supercars of the Geneva Motor Show 2017

Tachometer | Best New Supercars of the Geneva Motor Show 2017

Car manufacturers have presented their new supercars in Geneva Motor Show 2017.  Here are 10 interesting new models.


Waiting for the first tests especially for the new GT3, 812 and 720S.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

New Porsche 911 GT3 - Also with Manual

Tachometer | New Porsche 911 GT3 - Also with Manual

Welcome new Porsche 911 GT3. New model has normally aspirated 4.0L engine and redline is in 9000rpm producing 500hp/493bhp.  GT3 is now available with 7-speed PDK and also 6-speed manual gearbox. Old GT3 was PDK only.

Check the video to see more details and also interview of Porsche GT division boss Andreas Preuninger.


New GT3 looks absolutely beautiful. Waiting to see the first tests. Also interesting to see what will happens for 911R prices, because new GT3 will be available also with manual.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Preview | The New McLaren 720S

Tachometer Blog | The New McLaren 720S Preview

This is all-new McLaren 720S, which is successor of 650S. 720S has twin-turbo 4.0L V8 engine and it's produce 710bhp. Performance is savage. 0-62mph is 2.9sec and topspeed is 212mph.

Tachometer Blog | The New McLaren 720S Preview

Here is a video from the 720S launch, where McLaren staff tell more about the car.


Can't wait to see the first test drives of the car.

More information: McLaren.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Porsche Factory

Tachometer | Porsche factory

Have you ever visited in car factory? I visited few years ago in Toyota factory in Toyota City in Japan. It's very interesting to see how cars are manufactured. Assembly lines, robots, testing, etc. Here is a video from Porsche factory, where all the magic happens before customers get their cars.


If you can do car factory visit it's worth to do it.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

2017 Regulation Changes in Formula 1

Tachometer Blog | 2017 Regulation Changes in Formula 1
New Formula 1 season 2017 is already behind the corner. First race will be on 26th of March in Melbourne, Australia.

Tachometer Blog | 2017 Regulation Changes in Formula 1

Biggest change in the teams is in Mercedes AMG. Niko Rosberg won the F1 world championship last season, but he surprisingly informed just few days after the season he will quit racing in F1. Mercedes AMG found the new driver from Williams and he is Valtteri Bottas. It will be interesting to see how fast Bottas will be against Hamilton.

Tachometer Blog | 2017 Regulation Changes in Formula 1

One of the most interesting part of the new season will be new F1 cars. There will be big changes. Check this video to see all the changes in the cars.


There is about one month for the season start and I think it will be very interesting season.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Track Battle: Ferrari 458 Speciale vs. Ferrari 488 GTB

Tachometer Blog | Track battle: Ferrari 458 Speciale v Ferrari 488 GTB

Ferrari 488 GTB is the model which replaced the elder 458. Both models have V8 engine, but new 488 has turbo engine, when 458 has still naturally aspirated engine. How fast is the new 488 compared to 458 Speciale, which is lighter and more track oriented version of 458?


Turbo or no turbo?

Friday, February 17, 2017

Track Battle: Porsche 911 Turbo S vs. Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Tachometer Blog | Track Battle: Porsche 911 Turbo S vs. Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Porsche has many interesting and fast 911 models. Turbo S is all-wheel drive with twin-turbo flat six engine and it's real do it all super car. GT3 RS is a track weapon, which has naturally aspirated flat six. Which one of these awesome models is faster on the track?


Which one you like more?

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Launch Review

Tachometer Blog | Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Launch Review

I wrote earlier about new Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled, when it was just introduced. Now the first test rides have been done and here are some tastings.


Scrambler family is now already quite large and looks like Desert Sled is really fun bike for many kind of adventures.

New BMW R 1200 GS Rallye Review

Tachometer Blog | BMW R 1200 GS Rallye Review

BMW R 1200 GS has always been real world tourer bike. New Rallye version is more advanced big GS than even. Here is interesting review about the bike.



Very interesting model, but also very high bike, so not for everyone.

Saturday, February 4, 2017

2017 New Porsche 911 GTS Review

Tachometer Blog | New Porsche 911 GTS Review

I wrote earlier about new Porsche 911 GTS models. Here is now the 911 GTS review from Cape Town, South Africa.


GTS looks great and specs are also great.

Friday, January 27, 2017

Chris Harris and All-New Honda NSX

Tachometer Blog | Chris Harris and All-New Honda NSX

Everybody who follows car world knows Chris Harris. This time Chris test drives all-new Honda (Acura) NSX.


Looks like hybrid can be also fun.

McLaren 570S Ice Driving in Finland

Tachometer Blog | McLaren 570S Ice Driving in Finland

Many car manufacturers do winter tests in Northern Finland. McLaren is one of those. Companies arrange also special events for their customers and press to drive in snowy conditions.

Here is something about McLaren's event.


This looks Fun!

Monday, January 16, 2017

Valtteri Bottas Joins Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Team For 2017

Tachometer Blog | Valtteri Bottas Joins Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport F1 Team

After all the rumors Now it's official. Valtteri Bottas, 27-year-old Finn, has signed the contract with Mercedes-AMG F1 team for 2017. Contract was signed today morning 16th of January 2017.

This will be good opportunity for Valtteri to drive in the top team. Everybody knows also the talent what Lewis has, so the comparison will be interesting.

2017 will be Valtteri's fifth season in F1. He drove four years for Williams F1 team making 77 starts and scoring 9 podiums.

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Girls and Car Shows in Manila | Philippines

Tachometer | Girls and Car Shows in Manila | Philippines

Car and motorcycle shows are always full of beautiful model girls. I made this short video clip of different car shows in Manila during 2012 - 2015.


More information about the clip in the video description in Youtube.

Regards,
Mika


Thursday, January 12, 2017

Rimac Concept One vs. Bugatti Veyron

Tachometer Blog | Rimac Concept One vs Bugatti Veyron

This time interesting comparison, where is mighty Bugatti Veyron vs. fully electric car Rimac Consept One. First some road driving in Croatia and then on the twisty race track.


Comparison on the race track.


Two very fast cars, but totally different kind of design.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

The New Porsche 911 GTS Models


Porsche has revealed the new 911 GTS models. The GTS will be available also as a Targa and Cabriolet. Engine is twin-turbo and it produces 450HP and 550Nm of torque.

More details in this video.


Looks very good! That's also one new Porsche again, which would be nice to have in a garage.