BHPian Mgup564 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Here in Dubai, there is a guy who has a Ferrari and every morning, he starts it up. It's a V8 but a Ferrari V8 sounds so very different to other V8s. Doesn't have that heavy burble that a V8 usually has. And has a most lovely sound. It's a pleasure to hear it every morning. This got me thinking about what could be the best-sounding engines out there. My personal favourites:180-degree Ferrari V12 from the Ferrari Testarossa/512Ferrari V8 from the Ferrari 360/430BMW NA inline 6Lamborghini V10Porsche boxer 6BMW F1 V10Here's what GTO had ..read more

Mahindra is gearing up to reveal the new XUV 3XO on April 29. The carmaker has released another teaser ahead of the official unveiling, providing a glimpse of the interior. Mahindra has given the XUV 3XO a major design overhaul both inside and out. The latest teaser reveals a more modern cabin with a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster and a new 3-spoke steering wheel. The compact SUV will also get features like automatic climate control, a Harman Kardon sound system and a panoramic sunroof. The XUV 3XO will carry forward the same 1.2-litre turbo-petrol ..read more

BHPian dkaile recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So after nearly 8625 km and 8+ years, it was time to once again service the bike. My trusted technician was called in from Delhi and was all ready to get started. The service, as I had mentioned earlier is a 3-hole service...lolz, as it involves draining oil from 3 separate holes. 1st is the main crankshaft or engine oil - which takes in 3 quarts, 2nd is the Transmission or gear oil - 28 ounces or approx 1 quart and 3rd is the Clutch or as is called in Harley terminology - The Primary which again takes in 1 quart (1 quart = 32 ounces ..read more

BHPian Jeroen recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Sirion Maiden Voyage Day 1: We brought Sirion home! Last Sunday afternoon, Mrs D. and I set off for the marina which has been Sirion's home port for the last 13 years. We had decided to stay on board Sirion the evening before her maiden trip. We had to cast off, really early and we wanted to get settled in and put all our gear away. In the end, this turned out to be a good decision. Because this was the first time we would sleep, eat, and live on Sirion for some 60 hours. So we had plenty of time on Sunday evening to unpack all our st ..read more

A new Consumer Report study has come up with a list of the cheapest and costliest to maintain car brands, calculated over 10 years of ownership. The overall results show that Tesla has the lowest maintenance cost over 10 years of ownership. However, on the opposite end are German brands like BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz & Porsche, which have the highest maintenance costs. Steven Elek, Program Leader for Auto Data Analysis, Consumer Reports, stated, "The difference to maintain a car on average between some brands can be thousands over a 10-year time frame. Also, expensive luxury vehicles are o ..read more

BHPian HatchMatch recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Greetings everyone, After a considerable hiatus, I am pleased to be re-joining this platform to share an enriching experience I recently had the privilege to partake in at the New York Auto Expo'24. This event served as a confluence for automotive aficionados and industry enthusiasts alike, showcasing a diverse array of vehicles from established manufacturers to budding enthusiasts. The Expo proved to be an impressive spectacle, featuring an extensive collection of automobiles that captivated attendees with their innovation and de ..read more

Bangalore-based EV startup, Ultraviolette Automotive, has announced the launch of the F77 Mach 2 - an updated version of its high-performance electric motorcycle. It is available at an introductory price of Rs 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 is available in three variants: Airstrike, Laser and Shadow. The first 1,000 customers can avail of the introductory pricing. The F77 Mach 2 Recon has been priced at Rs 3.99 lakh. The F77 Mach 2 uses a 10.3 kWh battery pack to power an electric motor with a peak output of 40.2 BHP and 100 Nm. The bike claims to accelerate from 0-60 k ..read more

The first images of the Bajaj Pulsar NS400 have leaked online. The latest images reveal some interesting details of what is said to be the "Biggest Pulsar Ever". The images seem to have been captured in Bajaj's own yard inside the factory. Fresh off the assembly line, the Pulsar NS400s featured in these images have been wrapped in bubble wrap, ready to be transported to dealerships across India. The images reveal an aggressive design with lightning bolt-style LED DRLs and a single projector headlamp. Tucked behind the headlamp cowl is a digital instrument console and an almost flat handlebar ..read more

BHPian Jeroen recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I decided to remove the aft shocks on my Spider and see if I could adjust them. The aft shocks are a little bit more complex to remove than the front ones. Here you see the top of the shock, inside the boot. Obviously, the bottom part is attached to the trailing arm using a double nut. To get better access I also removed this little black canister in the boot. It is part of the emission system. It's also fragile after all these years. Best to handle it very carefully. Took the rubber top cap off, to get clearance to get at the two bol ..read more

BHPian aviator1101 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Introduction This ride was meant to be undertaken before I finally left this part of the country. Professional commitments kept forcing me to postpone the dates and this was the final window which was available to us before the proper onset of monsoons in the North East. As such, the weather in this part of the country is unpredictable at any time of the year. Initially, five persons were planning to go for the ride. But, due to various commitments and repeated postponing of dates, finally only two of us set course for the Easter ..read more