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Buy F1 Indian Grand Prix Racing 2011 Ticket Soon

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:51 PM PST

Ticket sales for Indian Grand Prix 2011 will start in March 2011. The F1 India Grand Prix will be held on 30th October 2011 on the Noida Race track which is being specially developed for this event. The track is known as the Jaypee circuit, near Noida, Delhi National Capital Region.

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Buy Tickets For F1 India GP 2011

The ticket sales procedure will be announced soon. Watch this space, we will update the sales information when its officially announced.

Audi A8 L Bullet Proof Security Model Coming Soon – Specifications Features and Price

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:30 PM PST

Audi recently introduced the Audi A8 L model in India at a competitive price of 89 Lakh INR and with no surprise the company recorded appreciable sales figures within a few days after its launch. Continuing the success we move to the ongoing 2011 Geneva Motor Show where it has showcased the Audi A3 Concept which is expected to hit Indian roads by 2014.

Evidently all this tells how serious Audi's strategies are getting and it will certainly be unacceptable for other majors like Mercedes-Benz and BMW. But its not done as Audi has also come with a high security variant of A8 called as Audi A8 L Security.

This new sedan is equipped with a host of security features in addition to its heavily armored body work. This sounds familiar as Tata had also launched armored models of Range Rover, Discovery and Jaguar XJ and now Audi becomes the second brand to do so.

Audi A8 L Security Specifications & Features

Technically speaking the car will sport the new W12 direct-injected gasoline engine and with its 6.3 Liter displacement the engine churns out a massive peak power of 500BHP and peak torque of 625Nm. It accelerates from 0-100kmph in 7.3 seconds with a limited top speed of 210 km/h. The new model has an improved fuel efficiency of 18 percent over its previous model. The power is transmitted via an eight-speed tiptronic and it features a quattro permanent all-wheel drive.

The Chassis, brake system and electronic system have been redesigned specifically for the increased weight. It comes fitted with standard 19-inch forged wheels featuring a semipolished, two-tone finish. Other important features include:-

A tire pressure monitoring system
MMI Navigation plus system
Audi pre sense safety system combined with Audi side assist lane-changing system
Park assistance plus with Audi Top View which is a system consisting of four cameras mounted on the car to monitor its surroundings.

Interiors include:-

A four-zone climate control system with an ionizer to freshen the air
Electric rear blinds
Sonorous Bose surround sound system and a TV tuner
Optionally installed “relaxation seat” – a widely adjustable right-hand rear seat with a power-adjustable footrest, heating and massage
Optional features such as a folding table, a refrigerator and a parking heater

High Security Features Include

A patented emergency exit system
A fire extinguisher system which is activated via heat sensors or by pushing a button
An emergency fresh-air system operates with two oxygen cartridges
Security start – a feature that allows the driver to start the engine remotely via a radio signal
A smoke extractor for the passenger compartment
An LED signaling system for convoy travel
Flashing lights
A siren
Professional mobile radio systems
A flag holder
A permanently installed telephone
An accident data recorder
An additional rearview camera and
A heated windshield plus

Audi A8 L Security Price In India

Aspiring buyers will have to wait for a few months for its launch in India and expectedly the car will be priced well above Rs.3.5 Crore.

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