TorQue: Audi A6 Matrix, Ferrari In India, Triumph’s Bike and More
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1. Ferrari Says Namaste India, Launches California T at Rs 3.45 Cr
Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari has launched the California T in India at ex-showroom price of Rs 3.45 crore in Delhi and Mumbai. It was first unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show last year.
With a new turbocharged V8 engine, an increase in torque by 49% and a reduction of 15% in fuel consumption, the Ferrari California T promises to attain a top speed of 315 km per hour.
The car claims an extraordinary acceleration over the 0 to 100 km/h sprint, which it covers in just 3.6 seconds.
Read the full story here.
2. Review | Triumph Speed Triple: Madness Beyond 4000 RPM
Indian two-wheeler giants like Hero, Honda, Yamaha and Bajaj are foraying into performance bikes in India. But companies like Triumph, who have a long standing British heritage, really know how to make a performance superbike. We rode the Triumph Speed Triple and we think that this bike is madness.
Read the full review here.
3. First Drive Audi A6 Matrix – It Blew Past Its Merc and BMW Rivals
The A6 Matrix comes with a new engine, a new seven-speed S tronic transmission, Matrix LED headlights and an advanced infotainment system – at a price of Rs 49,50,000 (ex-showroom New Delhi and Mumbai).
Audi has adopted the trickle down philosophy really well on their cars. So you get a lot of features that were present on the Audi A8 now on the Audi A6 Matrix.
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4. Now Tesla Engineer Joins Apple’s Team of Automated Car Experts
Consumer electronics company Apple Inc has hired a senior engineer from electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc. According to a LinkedIn post, as part of Apple’s effort to build a team of experts in automated driving, Jamie Carlson has left Tesla and moved to Apple.
At least six others with experience in developing self-driving technology and systems have joined Apple, according to their LinkedIn profiles.
Attempts to reach all seven people were unsuccessful and Apple declined to comment.
Sources have said that Apple is developing a car and studying self-driving technology, but it is unclear if the iPhone maker is designing a vehicle that could drive itself.
Read the full story here.
5. QSatire: Hey Ferrari, Here’s Your Richie Rich Clientele
Ferrari, the Italian beauty is all set to make its grand entry on Indian roads today. California T, a convertible that was launched globally last year, will soon be seen zooming past on pot-holed filled roads of Mumbai and Delhi – two cities that have authorised dealership and would accept bookings.
The car is priced at Rs 3.45 crore (ex-showroom Mumbai). Clearly with that price tag only the rich and famous would be able to warm the seats of this swanky car.
This got us thinking at The Quint as to who’ll buy the Italian charmer and who might not be able to.
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