2014 Cadillac ATS 3.6L Premium Collection

Introduction
The 2014 Cadillac ATS is a compact luxury sport sedan with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive (RWD or AWD). It is designed to deliver world-class driving dynamics wrapped in signature Cadillac styling. Key competitors include the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Infiniti Q50, Lexus IS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Models and Features
Depending on the engine installed under its hood, the 2014 ATS is sold as the ATS 2.5L, ATS 2.0L Turbo, and the ATS 3.6L. Further, Cadillac sells its vehicles with standard equipment that can be upgraded with a choice of "collections." In the ATS model's case, those collections are called Luxury, Performance, and Premium.

Choose an ATS equipped with the Luxury collection, and the car includes leather upholstery, 8-way power-adjustable front seats with memory for the driver's settings, split-folding rear seat, Keyless Access passive entry, universal garage door opener, front and rear park-assist sensors, and a reversing camera. Luxury models also have a Cadillac User Experience (CUE) system with upgraded Bluetooth and satellite radio, remote engine starting, auto-dimming glass for the rearview and driver's side mirrors, upgraded grille trim, and polished aluminum wheels.

The Performance collection is offered for the ATS 2.0L Turbo and 3.6L, adding a premium surround-sound audio system, HID Intellibeam headlights, performance seats, aluminum pedals, illuminated door handles, and a Driver Awareness package of safety features.

Premium collection models have a navigation system, 110-volt power outlet, color configurable head-up display, Magnetic Ride Control performance suspension, limited-slip rear differential, upgraded engine cooling, and 18-inch forged aluminum wheels with summer performance tires.

Options and Packages
Each version of the ATS can be optioned with certain equipment from the next most expensive collection of features. Cadillac ATS buyers must purchase the Luxury collection model to access an expanded variety of interior color combinations plus a navigation system, Intellibeam headlights, heated steering wheel, Driver Awareness package, and 18-inch wheels. Performance collection models can be upgraded with a head-up display, Driver Assist package, magnesium shifter paddles, and 18-inch forged aluminum wheels. Exclusives to the Premium collection model include 18-inch polished forged aluminum wheels.

Under the Hood
Cadillac installs one of three engines in the 2014 ATS. The ATS 2.5L is equipped with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine good for 202 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 190 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm. It is paired exclusively with a 6-speed automatic transmission and RWD, and is offered only with standard equipment or the Luxury collection. Paddle shifters provide manual control over gear changes.

A turbocharged, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine is installed in the ATS 2.0L Turbo, generating 272 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque between 1,700 rpm and 5,500 rpm. A 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters is standard, with a 6-speed manual gearbox available as an option. All-wheel drive is also available with this engine, which is offered with standard equipment and all three collections.

The ATS 3.6L is equipped with a 3.6-liter V-6 engine rated to make 321 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 274 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm. It is available only with a 6-speed automatic transmission driving the rear or all four wheels.

Fuel Economy
The most fuel-efficient ATS model is the 2.5L, which gets 22 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 26 mpg in combined driving. The least fuel-efficient ATS model is the 3.6L with AWD, which gets 18 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg in combined driving.

All other powertrain combinations fall in between these two models, with AWD versions slightly less efficient than rear-drive versions. Notably, all three engines are designed to operate on regular unleaded fuel.

Safety Ratings and Technology
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2014 ATS received an overall crash-test rating of 5 stars, the highest rating possible. Notably, the car gets a 5-star rating in each of the testing parameters, including for rollover resistance.

As this overview is written, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not performed crash tests on the Cadillac ATS.

In the event that a collision does occur and the car's air bags deploy, the standard OnStar telematics system springs into action as long as the subscription is active (one year of service is included when the car is purchased new). The OnStar system includes Automatic Crash Response service, which puts the occupants of the ATS in touch with a person who can send rescue personnel to the car's exact location. Furthermore, OnStar offers a FamilyLink service that allows members of a family to remotely keep track of where the ATS is at any given time.

Optional safety features are primarily grouped into Driver Awareness and Driver Assist option packages. The Driver Awareness package contains rain-sensing wipers, rear seat side-impact air bags, lane-departure warning system, forward-collision alert, and a Safety Alert Seat. The Driver Assist package includes these items plus full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, Automatic Collision Preparation with Intelligent Brake Assist, Front and Rear Automatic Braking, side blind-zone alert, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Available Trims for the 2014 CADILLAC ATS Sedan

	Transmission	MSRP	Engine	City/Hwy MPG
2.5L	6 speed automatic	$33,065	202-hp / 2.5L 4-cyl	22/33
2.0L Turbo	6 speed automatic	$35,095	272-hp / 2.0L 4-cyl	21/31
2.5L Luxury	6 speed automatic	$37,095	202-hp / 2.5L 4-cyl	22/33
2.0L Turbo Luxury	6 speed automatic	$39,095	272-hp / 2.0L 4-cyl	21/31
3.6L Luxury	6 speed automatic	$41,095	321-hp / 3.6L 6-cyl	18/28
2.0L Turbo Performance	6 speed automatic	$42,095	272-hp / 2.0L 4-cyl	21/31
3.6L Performance	6 speed automatic	$44,095	321-hp / 3.6L 6-cyl	18/28
2.0L Turbo Premium	6 speed automatic	$45,095	272-hp / 2.0L 4-cyl	21/31
3.6L Premium	6 speed automatic	$47,095	321-hp / 3.6L 6-cyl	18/28

Toyota Tacoma vs. Nissan Frontier

Shoppers who want a modern MIDSIZE PICKUP truck from one of the big three American automakers certainly have their pick. However, there are currently two capable midsize trucks offered by Japanese companies.

Both the Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma arrived on U.S. shores in the late 1990s to compete with popular domestics like the Ford Ranger and DODGE DAKOTA. But while Chevrolet, Dodge and Ford have all since ended their own midsize truck production, the Frontier and Tacoma have yet to call it quits.

Do midsize trucks serve enough purpose over full-size pickups to justify their CONTINUED existence in the U.S.? And if so, which of the two imports is better?

What the TOYOTA TACOMA Gets Right

It's hard to argue against the functionality of a pickup bed, but there are those who don't need the space of a full-size truck. Most appealing about the TACOMA is its open-air bed and the ability to fit in almost any garage. Plus, 

the Tacoma has numerous body styles including regular, extended and crew cab, which provide seating for up to five passengers.

A four-cylinder engine with 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque is standard, though a 4-liter V6 with 266 pound-feet of torque is available. For truck shoppers who intend to haul or tow frequently, we highly recommend the V6.

What the NISSAN FRONTIER Gets Right

As with the TACOMA, the Frontier's size simply makes sense for some buyers. Other positives include the array of available trim levels like the Desert Runner package, which gives a four-wheel drive look to 4x2 Frontiers. Extended and crew cab body-styles are offered, though higher trim is available only on the latter.

The standard engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with a five-speed manual transmission. A V6 with over 260 horsepower is standard on all crew cab models. When properly equipped, the Frontier is surprisingly capable off-road, yet still maneuvers well on pavement.

So Do Midsize Trucks Still Have a Place on America's Roads?

In one word: Yes. Most full-size trucks measure over 230-inches in overall length, and can be difficult to drive and park. Midsize pickups, meanwhile, are agile vehicles that can fit into those skinny parking spots at the grocery store. For shoppers who frequently need the utility of a truck without its size, the MIDSIZE PICKUP is perfect.

MY Verdict: Nissan Frontier

The Tacoma and Frontier are close rivals, but the Frontier puts itself on top with better ride quality and available leather-seating.

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5 things we learned riding in the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

With all due respect to the fine folks of Kentucky, the most important equine event this May was in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Ford rolled out the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost for a closed-course, mid-speed autocross demo. Upside: This is our maiden dynamic encounter with the all-new 2.3-liter turbocharged pony. Downside: No peeking under the hood, no discussing weight figures, and Dearborn’s people wouldn’t let anyone actually get behind the wheel, instead remanding us to shotgun rides for three quick laps with an engineer. They do realize we’ll all drive it eventually, right?

Treating any car like a matter of national security is absurd, but Ford’s playing this one close to the chest for a reason. Unless you’ve done something unholy (like stuff 2.0-liters of Focus ST into a Foxbody), this is the first turbo Stang since the short-lived SVO three decades ago. This 2015 EcoBoost is also the new volume-premium pony—slotted below the V8 but above the six-cylinder model—as well as the first genuine ‘world Mustang,’ slated for dealer lots in 135 countries. There’s a lot on the line here.

The 2015 Mustang we rode through the cone gates was an automatic transmission car and equipped with the optional performance package, for which Ford wouldn’t confirm (or deny) the rumored $1995 price bump. Here’s what we learned in our three brief laps …

The four-cylinder performance pack doesn’t add power

Well, at least on the 2.3-liter. Ford says there’s just one underhood tweak included with the EcoBoost performance pack and it’s not to increase output, which remains rather ambiguously quoted at “more than 305 hp, and more than 300 lb-ft of torque.” The performance pack does, however, liven up acceleration with new rear-axle ratios, TRADING a 3.31 set for 3:55 gears. Fixed 4-piston aluminum calipers straddle 13.8-inch front rotors, with a vented 13.0-inch disc and sliding-caliper setup out back. This is, essentially, the brake configuration from the upcoming V8 in place of the base four-cylinder’s 12.5-inch rotors and 2-piston sliding calipers. In both automatic and manual guises, performance-pack carsalso get firmer dampers and higher spring rates, additional chassis bracing, different front bushings, sway bars that are 5 percent stiffer, and 255/40R Pirelli P Zero summer performance tires on 19x9-inch wheels all around.

From the passenger seat, the car seemed relatively flat through the slalom and didn’t exhibit much nose-dive even when the faintest whiff of spent brakes came through the cabin. Our engineer wouldn’t give up numerical changes to braking bias, but admitted to “greater rear brake utilization” compared with the 2014 Mustang.

Yes, there is a rev-matching feature (but not for the manual ‘box)

One of the primary talking points for the 2015 Mustang has been its new rev-match downshift feature. Though the auto trans remains a conventional six-speed unit carried over from the previous generation, it now gains steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters as well as a tidy throttle blip for all downchanges. This feature is not available with a three-pedal layout.

We did one lap in Normal mode, one in Sport, and the final in Sport—Snow/Wet mode was not demonstrated for us. It was difficult to discern claimed changes in throttle mapping, but in the latter two modes, ESC was noticeably later in clamping down and the engine revved to 7000 rpm before biting into the next gear. The auto ‘box seemed smooth enough, though it’s not as quick or silky as those dual-clutch offerings from Wolfsburg.

The steering is independently adjustable

Three levels of steering effort—Comfort, Normal, and Sport—are selectable, and those settings are divorced from the other drive modes, meaning there are 12 different combinations of drive inputs on tap. Our engineer wouldn’t go into specifics on the rack, saying only that “the V8 is not as nimble as the four [cylinder] on-track” before backpedaling to note that the 5.0 “makes up for it on the straights.”

The 2.3-liter runs 18 psi of boost (not that you’d know it)

Where the center dash vent would be on a six- or eight-cylinder, the turbo four’s cockpit embeds a pair of blue-over-black dial gauges. Closest to the driver is oil pressure; next over is a boost gauge. We noted a max of 18 psi (a smidge over 1.2 bar) indicated during the test runs; it appeared to taper towards 15 psi at redline.

Torque felt adequate and spool was quick, though we were expecting a little more pep in its step. The soundtrack is in the same spirit as the Focus ST, though with a bit more grunt and sans induction noise—save one section of full-tilt lift into heavy braking, there wasn’t much sneezing and whirling from the 2015 Mustang’s twin-scroll snail.

When the V8 performance pack arrives, it’ll add more yet

In addition to what we saw included on the 2.3-liter performance pack, expect an up-spec'd V8 model to use a new ‘BS3’ brake setup, which includes 14.9-inch rotors and 6-pot Brembo calipers. We’re also told rear-wheel width increases to 9.5 inches with a 275-section P-Zero footprint, while the rear axle ratio is quicker still at 3.73.

2015 Saleen S302 Mustang looks appropriately mean

Steve Saleen leads the Mustang-tuner charge.

Steve Saleen knows Mustangs, and if past efforts are any indication, his company's take on the next-genpony car should rock. And with the teaser shot you see above, now we know what the 2015 Saleen S302 will look like.

With this model being the first major Mustang redesign since 2005, we took this as an opportunity to push the limits in both design and performance. We feel this latest Saleen mustang model is perfectly positioned as the next American exotic, campaigning on the world stage. As a first look, the final features and specifications of the 2015 S302 Mustang will be released as our unveiling and production draws nearer.

V6 Base Pricing

• Mustang V6 Fastback (050A): $24,425
• Mustang V6 Fastback (051A): $25,420
• Mustang V6 Convertible (P8E): $29,925

EcoBoost Base Pricing

• Mustang EcoBoost Fastback (100A): $25,995
• Mustang EcoBoost Fastback (200A): $29,995
• Mustang EcoBoost Fastback (201A): $31,790
• Mustang Ecoboost Premium Convertible (P8U): $35,495

GT Base Pricing

• Mustang GT Fastback (300A): $32,925
• Mustang GT Premium Fastback (400A): $36,100
• Mustang GT Premium Fastback (401A): $38,720
• Mustang GT 50 Year Limited Edition (500A): $46,995
• Mustang GT Premium Convertible (P8F): $42,425

Prices include $825 Destination charge.

Ariel Ace: a user-friendly, highly-customizable 170 hp motorcycle

Big power for everyday riders. That's a tall order.

To be clear, Ariel doesn't want you to buy this bike if you're looking for an all-out track machine. You can buy a Ducati 1199 Panigale R if you want that sort of thrill, and you should. For a bike like the Panigale R, amateurs need not apply—actually, they should run screaming. Ariel's OK with that. This is a different bike, and maybe it's premature to say so, but it might be our sort of bike, as well.
First, it's properly customizable. There aren't any sissy bars or frilly panniers on the options list. Instead you'll find adjustable controls, various saddle height choices, and several suspension variations, all intended to allow for a personalized fitting of the bike to the rider. Individualizing each bike in practical ways is very smart—not that cosmetic considerations won't play a part, but they aren't the primary concern. A boutique outfit like Ariel can make this happen in a way that a mainstream motorcycle manufacturer can't.

The exposed metal perimeter frame is a visual tie-in to its four-wheeled stablemate, the Atom. As with the Atom, it's not particularly pretty. Purposeful, yes: Everything's exposed for all to see, and the Ace worships at the altar of the billet metal part. Just look at the front girder fork setup with the Ohlins monoshock. Engineering geekery, surely, but classically beautiful? Not really, not that anyone should mind.
Then there's the engine. Continuing the Honda tie-up, it's a V4 out of the VFR1200, making 170 hp and enabling a run to 60 mph in about 3.4 seconds, according to Ariel. Power is through a six-speed or optional DCT gearbox and out to the rear wheel via a shaft drive. Weight hasn't been revealed as of yet; don't expect it to be excessively light.

It won't be cheap, either. Prices in the UK (including VAT) start at £20,000 (around $34,000), which is a very loose indicator of what the Ace might cost in the States. Read: pricey.

Pricey, but promising. As with any ambitious motorcycle, riding is believing.

The 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most powerful GM car ever 650 hp. 650 lb-ft.

Here's what's crazy. The Corvette Stingray with its base engine is already one of the best performance cars in the world. Period. It can hang with just about anything.

The new Z06 is poised to obliterate it in every quantifiable respect.

PHOTOS: 2015 Corvette Z06 Coupe

This morning, General Motors released the 2015 Z06's official SAE-certified power numbers, and they're monstrous: 650 hp at 6400 rpm and 650 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. The torque curve is meaty, too, with 457 lb-ft essentially available as the supercharged LT4 V8 lopes away at idle.

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The numbers eclipse the old C6 ZR1 by 12 hp and 46 lb-ft and make the C7 Z06 the most powerful production car in the history of General Motors. The car is so ballsy, GM put together an infographic showing where it stands on the horsepower hierarchy of 2015 model-year vehicles:

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Of the six cars ahead of it, two cost over a million dollars, one costs almost a million dollars, and the others range in the several-hundred thousands.

PHOTOS: 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible

The only other American car on the list is the Viper, and chances are it'll need to pull a rabbit out of a hat, because the TA was created as an answer to the C6 ZR1, and the C7 Z06 will be better and faster still. (In fairness, however, by the time the Z06 is released, Chrysler will have another monster engine out there in the form of the supercharged Hellcat V8, which we know will make north of 600 hp.)

General Motors

In the end, as a car enthusiast, this is the sort of forum-fodder red meat you live for. Porsche vs. Corvette. GT-R vs. Corvette. ANYTHING vs. Corvette. Let the flame wars begin. With the Stingray, GM delivered a truly world-class car. With the 2015 Z06 coupe and convertible, it's trying to put it in a class by itself. This is gonna be fun to watch unfold.

Volvo XC90: Swedish production ends for first generation

Delhi: End of an era for Volvo Cars, as Swedish production of the Volvo XC90 ends after a successful run of 12 years. The last XC90 out of Torslanda plant now joins Volvo Museum collection, following which Torslanda plant prepares for the production of the all-new XC90. Ever since beginning, the outgoing XC90 started rolling out in 2002 from this very plant. Till now 636,143 have been produced from the Torslanda facility. The last XC90 made in Gothenburg will be driven to the Volvo Museum, marking the end of its production thus paving way for the all-new XC90 model. However, the production of the outgoing XC90 will continue in Volvo’s younger plant in Daqing later in 2014. The model will be called the Volvo XC Classic, and will be only sold in China.

Production for the all-new Volvo XC90 will commence in the Torslanda facility. The new model will be revealed in August 2014, and production will start at the end of January 2015. "We have learnt a great deal from the first generation XC90". Now the first generation XC90 will make room for the next, a car that has made advances in terms of development and content at least on a par with the first. "I am convinced that our customers will be very pleased," says Dennis Nobelius, who is primarily responsible for the all-new XC90. "We have learnt a great deal about the important holistic approach for everyone in the car, when it comes to following up this success."

Although Volvo Cars was a bit late to enter the SUV segment in 2002, the XC90 still addressed a few issues faced by the entire segment. These included the potential to create a flat cargo floor behind the front seats, driving dynamics of a regular car and leading fuel economy within the segment. “Our all-new XC90 is not just a natural development from an incredibly successful car, it is also an excellent example of the transformation underway at Volvo Cars, both within the company and from a brand perspective,” said, Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Product Strategy & Vehicle Line Management, Volvo Cars.

PULSAR 400 SS& 400 CS :1st indian super bike series

Bajaj Pulsar SS400

expected by end 2015

VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name:	Pulsar SS400
Shades:	Red, Blue, Yellow, Black (Expected)
Type:	Sports
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement:	373.2 cc
Engine:	Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, Triple Spark
Maximum Power:	44 Bhp @ 9500 rpm (Expected)
Maximum Torque:	35 Nm @ 7250 rpm (Expected)
Gears:	6 Speed
	Cooling Type: Liquid Cooling INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Fuel Gauge: Digital Tachometer: Digital Speedometer: Digital Trip Meter: Digital-2 Low Fuel Indicator: Low Oil Indicator: Low Battery Indicator: High Oil Temp. Indicator: Choked Air Filter Indicator: OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Headlamp: Halogen Alloys: Battery Type: Maintenance Free Battery Voltage: 12V Capacity: 8Ah Wheel Type: Alloys Tyre Size: Metzeler Tyres Tubeless Tyres: BRAKES & SUSPENSION Suspension (Front): Telescopic suspension Suspension (Rear): Monoshock Brakes (Front): 300mm Disc (Expected) Brakes (Rear): 230mm Disc (Expected) COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Stand Alarm: Self Start: Passenger Footrest: Passenger Backrest: Step-up Seat: Pass-light: Bajaj Pulsar SS400 Review Finally, A 400cc Bajaj Pulsar! Wednesday, June 11, 2014  OnlineBrowserAdvertisingAd Options Ads by OnlineBrowserAdvertisingAd Options Overview Bajaj Auto Limited is a world renowned Indian three-wheeler and two-wheeler manufacturing company and is a part of Bajaj Group. Its headquarters are located in Pune, India. It was founded in the 1930s by Jamnalal Bajaj in Rajasthan and became the world's largest three-wheeler and second largest motorcycle manufacturer in India. It has its plants in Waluj near Aurangabad, Chakan in Pune and Pantnagar in Uttarakhand and the oldest one at Akurdi (Pune) which has now become a R&D center. Bajaj has also acquired a large number of shares in Austrian company, KTM Power Sports AG, thus started a joint venture in November 2007. Bajaj Auto Limited has surprised everyone by unveiling the new sports bike Pulsar SS400 on February 5, 2014. The bike was on display at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. The Pulsar SS400 is expected to be available in the market by the end of 2015. The bike is a perfect blend of sportiness, style, aggressiveness, technology, performance and speed that has attracted everyone's interest due to its stunning design and a powerful 373.2cc engine from KTM 390 Duke which may get a little tweaked for better figures. Let's check Pulsar SS400 in detail. Design and Style Bajaj Pulsar SS400 is a fully fared sports bike with an aggressive, sporty and stylish design which includes twin projector head lamps, black rear view mirrors, a faux air intake ahead of its large and well sculpted tank, raised clip on handlebars, a sporty riding position, self-start, stylish alloy wheels with Metzeler tires, rear grab rail, a stylish exhaust, small turn indicators, split LED tail lights at its rear mudguard and a rugged frame.   Instrument Panel The Pulsar SS400 has an all-digital instrument console with a digital fuel gauge, speedometer and tachometer, two digital trip meters, a pass light, clock and a low fuel, oil and battery indicators along with a stand alarm. Engine and Gearbox Bajaj Pulsar SS400 has got the 373.2cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine with Bajaj's triple spark technology to give an expected maximum power of 44 BHP at 9500 rpmand an expected maximum torque of 35 NM at 7250 rpm and is mated with a 6-speed transmission. Acceleration and Performance Bajaj Pulsar SS400 can reach a top speed of above 150 kmph and will take about 7-8 seconds to reach 0-100 kmph acceleration along with an expected mileage of 25 kmpl. Brakes and Suspension Bajaj Pulsar SS400 has got 300 mm disc brakes at the front and 230 mm disc brakes at the rear along with the availability of ABS. The suspension system includes telescopic forks at front and mono-shock absorbers at rear. Variants Bajaj Pulsar SS400 will be available in two variants which includes the Pulsar SS400 and the Pulsar SS400 ABS. Shades The Pulsar SS400 will be available in four exciting shades of Red, Yellow, Blue and Black. Price The expected ex-showroom, Delhi price of Pulsar SS400 is INR 2.10 lakhs and INR 2.25 lakhs for the Pulsar SS400 ABS, which may vary. Bajaj Pulsar CS400 expected  mid 2016 VEHICLE SUMMARY Name: Pulsar CS400 Shades: Red, Blue, Yellow, Black (Expected) Type: Naked ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Displacement: 373.2 cc Engine: Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, Triple Spark Maximum Power: 44 Bhp @ 9500 rpm (Expected) Maximum Torque: 35 Nm @ 7250 rpm (Expected) Gears: 6 Speed No. of Cylinder: 1 Cooling Type: Liquid Cooling  INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Fuel Gauge: Digital Tachometer: Digital Speedometer: Digital Trip Meter: Digital-2 Low Fuel Indicator: Low Oil Indicator: Low Battery Indicator: High Oil Temp. Indicator: Choked Air Filter Indicator: OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Headlamp: Halogen Alloys: Battery Type: Maintenance Free Battery Voltage: 12V Capacity: 8Ah Wheel Type: Alloys Tyre Size: Metzeler Tyres Tubeless Tyres: BRAKES & SUSPENSION Suspension (Front): Telescopic suspension Suspension (Rear): Monoshock Brakes (Front): 300mm Disc (Expected) Brakes (Rear): 230mm Disc (Expected) COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Stand Alarm: Self Start: Passenger Footrest: Passenger Backrest: Step-up Seat: Pass-light: Bajaj Pulsar CS400 Review 400cc Street Fighter Pulsar Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Overview Bajaj Auto Limited is a world renowned Indian three-wheeler and two-wheeler manufacturing company and is a part of Bajaj Group. Its headquarters are located in Pune, India  It was founded in the 1930s by Jamnalal Bajaj in Rajasthan and became the world's largest three-wheeler and second largest motorcycle manufacturer. It has its plants in Waluj near Aurangabad, Chakan in Pune and Pantnagar in Uttarakhand and the oldest one at Akurdi (Pune) which has now become a R&D center. Bajaj has also acquired a large number of shares in Austrian company, KTM Power Sports AG, thus started a joint venture in November 2007. Recently, Bajaj Auto Limited has surprised everyone by unveiling the naked cruiser Pulsar CS400 on February 5, 2014. It was on display at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. The Pulsar CS400 will be launched by the mid of 2016 in the market. This bike is the perfect blend of sportiness, style, aggressiveness, technology, performance and speed that has attracted interest of everyone due to their stunning design and a powerful 373.2cc engine from KTM 390 Duke which may get a little tweaked for better figures. Let's check out the Pulsar CS400 in detail. Design and Style Bajaj Pulsar CS400 has got a brilliant design and a lot of remarkable features which makes it a tough competitor and can even be regarded as a beefier version of Pulsar 200NS. It includes a bright halogen headlight, a conventional handlebar with a well sculpted fuel tank, unique gear indicator, a stylish exhaust, good riding position, a step-up seat, rear grab handle, stylish alloy wheels with MRF tyres, small turn indicators and a bright tail light. Instrument Panel The Pulsar CS400 features a fully digital instrument console which includes a uniquedigital speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, two trip meters, a clock, pass light and a low fuel, oil and battery indicators along with a stand alarm. The blue color is used in LCD for a better illumination and imparts a futuristic look. Engine and Gearbox Bajaj Pulsar CS400 is equipped with 373.2cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine with Bajaj's triple spark technology to give an expected maximum power of 44bhp at 9500rpm and an expected maximum torque of 35Nm at 7250rpm and is mated with a 6-speed gearbox transmission. Acceleration and Performance It will give a top speed of above 150kmph and will take about 7-8 seconds to reach 0-100kmph acceleration. The bike gives an excellent performance on road along with an expected mileage of 30kmpl. Brakes and Suspension Bajaj Pulsar CS400 has got 300mm disc brakes at the front and 230mm disc brakes at the rear end along with the availability of ABS on both the wheels. The suspension system comprises of inverted telescope at the front while mono-shock absorbers are placed at the rear end. Variants Bajaj Pulsar CS400 will be available in two variants which includes the Pulsar CS400 and the Pulsar CS400 ABS. Shades The Pulsar CS400 is expected to be available in four exciting shades of Red, Yellow, Blue and Black. Price The expected ex-showroom price of Pulsar CS400 is INR 1.75 lakhs and INR 1.90 lakhs for the Pulsar CS400 ABS, which may vary.