Ferrari F430

Manufacturer	Ferrari
Also called	430
Production	2004–2009
Assembly	Maranello, Italy
Predecessor	Ferrari 360
Successor	Ferrari 458 Italia
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-seat Berlinetta 2-seat Spider
Layout	Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine	4.3 L V8
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed 'F1' electrohydraulic manual
Wheelbase	102.4 in (2,601 mm)
Length	177.6 in (4,511 mm)
Width	75.7 in (1,923 mm)
Height	Coupe: 47.8 in (1,214 mm) Spider: 48.6 in (1,234 mm)
Curb weight	1,450 kg (3,197 lb)
Designer(s)	Frank Stephenson at Pininfarina

The Ferrari F430 is a sports car that was produced by the Italian automaker Ferrari from 2004 to 2009, as a successor to the 360. It debuted at the 2004 Paris Motor Show.Its replacement, the Ferrari 458 Italia, was unveiled on 28 July 2009.

Overview

The MSRP for a Ferrari F430 was $186,925 to $217,318 in the United States,£119,500 in the United Kingdom,approximately €175,000 in the European Union, and $379,000 for the base model to $450,000 for the Spider F1 in Australia and New Zealand.

Design

The rear end of the F430

The body styling of the F430 was revised from its predecessor, the Ferrari 360, to improve its aerodynamic efficiency. Although the drag coefficient remained the same, downforce was greatly enhanced. Despite sharing the same basic Alcoa Aluminium chassis, roof line, doors and glass, the car looked significantly different than the 360. A great deal of Ferrari heritage was included in the exterior design. At the rear, the Enzo's tail lights and interior vents were added. The car's name was etched into the Testarossa-styled driver's side mirror. The large oval openings in the front bumper are reminiscent of Ferrari racing models from the 60s, specifically the 156 "sharknose" Formula One car and 250 TR61 Le Mans cars of Phil Hill.

Audi Q7

Manufacturer	Audi AG
Production	2005-present
Model years	2007-present
Assembly	Bratislava, Slovakia Aurangabad, India(CKD)
Class	Full-size crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	longitudinal front engine, quattro permanent four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group PL71 platform
Engine	petrol 3.0L V6 TFSI 3.6L VR6 FSI 4.2L V8 FSI Diesel 3.0L V6 TDI 4.2L V8 TDI 6.0L V12 TDI
Transmission	6-speed automatic 8-speed start-stop Automatic
Wheelbase	118.2 in (3,002 mm)
Length	2005-09: 200.2 in (5085 mm) 2010-: 200.3 in (5,088 mm)
Width	78.1 in (1,984 mm)
Height	2005-09: 68.3 in (1735 mm) 2010-: 68.4 in (1,737 mm)
Related	Porsche Cayenne Volkswagen Touareg

The Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury crossover SUV unveiled in September 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Production of the Q7 began in autumn of 2005 in Bratislava, Slovakia.It is the first SUV offering from Audi and went on sale in 2006. Later, Audi's second SUV, the Q5, was unveiled as a 2009 model. Audi has since unveiled a third SUV model, the Q3, going on sale in the 3rd quarter of 2011.

Overview

The Q7 (internally designated Typ 4L) utilizes a modified version of the Volkswagen Group PL71 platform. Previewed by the Audi Pikes Peak quattro concept car, the Q7 is designed more for on-road use, and was not meant for serious off-road use where a transfer case is needed. In an off road test through the Australian outback it fared well for a "soft roader".Although it lacks a low-range transfer case, it has quattro permanent four wheel drive system with a central differential lock, and an adjustable-height air suspension which helps in off road situations.

Engines

Petrol engines
Model	Year	Engine type	Power, torque@rpm
3.6 FSI quattro	2006-09	3,597 cc (3.597 L; 219.5 cu in) V6 FSI	280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp)@6200, 360 N·m (266 lb·ft)@2500-5000
4.2 FSI quattro	2006-09	4,163 cc (4.163 L; 254.0 cu in) V8 FSI	350 PS (257 kW; 345 hp)@6800, 440 N·m (325 lb·ft)@3500
Diesel engines
Model	Year	Engine type	Power, torque@rpm
3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro	2009-	2,967 cc (2.967 L; 181.1 cu in) V6 turbo	270 PS (199 kW; 266 hp)@4000-4400, 550 N·m (406 lb·ft)@2000-2250
4.2 TDI quattro	2009-	4,134 cc (4.134 L; 252.3 cu in) V8 turbo	340 PS (250 kW; 335 hp)@4000, 760 N·m (561 lb·ft)@1750-3000
6.0 TDI quattro	2008–2010	5,934 cc (5.934 L; 362.1 cu in) V12 twin turbo	500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp)@3750, 1,000 N·m (738 lb·ft)@1750-3250

BMW M3

Class	Sport compact Compact executive car
Layout	FR layout

The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3-Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and sold with coupé, saloon and convertible body styles. Upgrades over the "standard" 3-Series automobiles include more powerful and responsive engines, improved handling/suspension/braking systems, aerodynamic body enhancements, and interior/exterior accents with the tri-colour "M" (Motorsport) emblem. Over the years the M3 and M5 have become the benchmark vehicle against which most sport sedans in its class are compared despite competition from Mercedes-AMGand Audi quattro GmbH (Audi RS).