For Formula 3 racer Jehan Daruvala, driving on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway brings his car to life.
My first car “My first and current car is the Mercedes CLA 45 AMG. It’s a classy red with black rims. It was a gift from my family for my 18th birthday. I love the car as it is very light and has one of the fastest two- litre engines in the world.”
Best drive “I usually love the drive from Mumbai to Lonavala because there are not many places where you can drive fast in the city. But on the Mumbai- Pune Expressway, you can really feel and enjoy the power of the car. It’s like the car comes alive.”
Dream wheels “I would love to own a Lamborghini Aventador in matte black. It’s my favourite and I really like how it looks.”
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Favourite car scene in a movie “The final race in the movie Rush, where James Hunt risks his life to win the Formula 1 World Championship. It showed what it really meant to him. It’s something I relate to personally as well. In racing, it’s all or nothing.”
Car talk “I talk about cars with my racing companions. There are so many of us and we are all so passionate about cars. Our discussions mostly revolve around new technologies in the auto industry.”
Top tip “I don’t really have a secret tip for taking care of my car. But I like to keep it clean and polished. I often take the duster myself and try to make my car sparkle. It gives me immense joy.”
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If I had to name my car… “I love how Sebastian Vettel always finds a cool name for his car every season, At the moment, I don’t know what I will name mine though.” For a big award ceremony I would arrive in… “It would be a Lamborghini Aventador. And I would love to drive it myself to the ceremony.”
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Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Ducati: Top 10 Premium Cars And Bikes Launched In 2018
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2018 was a year filled with exciting car and bike launches, not just in India, but all over the world. Some of the premium auto launches that topped the charts were truly breathtaking. And here’s rewinding to the year which saw some mean machines being rolled in Mo-town.
2018 was a year filled with exciting car and bike launches, not just in India, but all over the world. Some of the premium auto launches that topped the charts were truly breathtaking. And here’s rew..
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The Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster is a more aggressive version as compared to its predecessor Murciélago. The car is aspirated with only one clutch to its seven-speed transmission. Priced at Rs 3.36 crore, this premium drive takes three seconds to sprint from 0 to 62 kmph; top speed is 217 kmph. It comes with a carbon- fibre body which makes the weight comparatively lighter than the predecessor.
Price: Rs 3.36 crore
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The Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster is a more aggressive version as compared to its predecessor Murciélago. The car is aspirated with only one clutch to its seven-speed transmission. Priced at Rs 3...
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Priced at a whopping Rs 13.26 crore, the Rolls Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase is touted to be the biggest vehicle in the auto giant's range. It speeds from 0-60 kmph in 5.8 seconds, while the top recorded speed is 160 kmph. Equipped with theatre configuration - which includes two 12-inch monitors with picnic tables - the luxurious drive has a 6749 CC engine and weighs 2745 kgs.
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Priced at a whopping Rs 13.26 crore, the Rolls Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase is touted to be the biggest vehicle in the auto giant's range. It speeds from 0-60 kmph in 5.8 seconds, while the top r..
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On September 28 this year, Ferrari unveiled Portofino for Rs 3.5 crore. This mean machine from the Italian giant is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 in 3.5 seconds. A two-seater convertible, it is powered by an eight-cylinder V configuration engine.
On September 28 this year, Ferrari unveiled Portofino for Rs 3.5 crore. This mean machine from the Italian giant is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 in 3.5 seconds. A two-seater convertible, it is ..
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Rolls Royce launched the eighth generation Phantom earlier this year in February. The car is equipped with a 6.75 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine capable of delivering 563 H and 900 Nm torque. It is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 kmph in just 5.4 seconds. It is 30 per cent lighter than the predecessors and offers a 600 metre range of light.
Rolls Royce launched the eighth generation Phantom earlier this year in February. The car is equipped with a 6.75 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine capable of delivering 563 H and 900 Nm torque. It ..
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Mclaren launched the first Hyper-GT this year, Speedtail. Touted to be the most efficient and fast car,. the beast sprints from 0-186 kmph in 12.8 seconds and can go as high as 403 kmph. It has an all-carbon fibre reducing the overall weight.. Inside the speedtail is a luxurious three-seat cockpit and the driver is positioned centrally. It also houses a decent amount of space for luggage.
Price: Rs 16.04 crore
Mclaren launched the first Hyper-GT this year, Speedtail. Touted to be the most efficient and fast car,. the beast sprints from 0-186 kmph in 12.8 seconds and can go as high as 403 kmph. It has an al..
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Another premium bike that hit the Indian markets in September was the Ducati 959 Panigale Corse. Priced at Rs 15.2 lakhs, this one comes with a 955 CC engine which generates 157 HP of power. Other features include electronics package, Ducati traction control (DTC), quick shift engine and brake control. The Panigale Corse had three modes - race, sport and wet.
Price: Rs 15.2 lakhs
Another premium bike that hit the Indian markets in September was the Ducati 959 Panigale Corse. Priced at Rs 15.2 lakhs, this one comes with a 955 CC engine which generates 157 HP of power. Other fe..
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Auto giant Ducati rolled out a limited edition premium bike, the Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak, this year. It is also powered by a 1262 CC Euro 4 compliant engine. The limited edition bike features a new front geometry and longer swingarm.
Price: Rs 21.42 lakhs
Auto giant Ducati rolled out a limited edition premium bike, the Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak, this year. It is also powered by a 1262 CC Euro 4 compliant engine. The limited edition bike features a n..
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Kawasaki, this year, made an effort to strengthen its position in the premium bike segment in India. The auto giant launched Ninja H2 SX in February this year, and priced it at Rs 21.8 lakhs. The bike, available in only one colour, was unveiled with TFT LCD instrument cluster and LED cornering lights. New cyllinders, pistons and supercharger were aimed at making the bike more powerful than before.
Price: Rs 21.8 lakhs
Kawasaki, this year, made an effort to strengthen its position in the premium bike segment in India. The auto giant launched Ninja H2 SX in February this year, and priced it at Rs 21.8 lakhs. The bik..
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The bike that stole the show this year was Ducati Panigale V4R. Priced at Rs 51.87 lakhs, this premium bike is powered by a massive 998 CC engine and also features a race-grade suspension with mechanical adjustment.
Price: Rs 51.87 lakhs
The bike that stole the show this year was Ducati Panigale V4R. Priced at Rs 51.87 lakhs, this premium bike is powered by a massive 998 CC engine and also features a race-grade suspension with mechan..