A racer himself, Armaan Ebrahim (in pic), conceptualized X1, a franchise-based motor racing competition.
Indian racers, Armaan Ebrahim and Aditya Patel, have come up with a new concept for motor racing in India. In Mumbai last week, the duo launched a six team franchise based league which will happen from November 30th.
The Buddh International Circuit in Noida and MMRT in Chennai will host the league. Owners of the team include, Former F1 racer Narain Karthikeyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Saeed Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan.
Speaking to ET Panache, Armaan Ebrahim said, "X1 is extreme, it's extraordinary. It is everything extra that is out there. What we are trying is so unique, that the X-factor will always be there with it. It gives us the opportunity to grow and create a ladder system to go ahead. Our Indian racing drivers have got into F1 like Narain and there are those on the cusp of getting in like Jehan (Daruvala). The Indian talent of drivers who have not managed to go abroad."
Aditya Patel (left) and Armaan Ebrahim (right) talk about X1 league and the owners of the various teams. (Image: BCCL) The fastest Indian racer is owner of the Chennai team in the league. Sharing how Karthikeyan came on board to become a team owner, Ebraim said, "I have known Narain Karthikeyan all my life. I have raced against him and watched him drive all through my career. In terms of the professional world having someone like him gives good validation. He sees this as a business. It is someone for the young he can look up to. He is also someone that we can bounce ideas off, too."
While the Buddh Circuit is not hosting Formula One races, getting the track was tough. Ebrahim explained, "The Buddh circuit is booked 200 days a year. It is not lying there. It is very active but not active with Formula One. There is domestic racing, national racing championships that are run there. Also there are corporate events and manufacturer events that happen there. It is a busy place. It is our A grade racing track so we will go there. We will also go to MMRT in Chennai."
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With many fans watching the F1, Patel and Ebrahim are hoping the love for motor racing will extend to X1 as well.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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