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More Pics and Details about the much anticipated Tata Nano Diesel

Few details of the much anticipated Tata Nano Diesel has already been read in our previous posts at BharathAutos. In order to keep our dear readers updated here are some more details about the diesel version of Tata Nano which is expected to launch in 2014. Like the current petrol variant, the diesel variant is [...]

Pastout – Discontinued Tata Sierra

In a way Tata, the cynics were right. In 1991, Telco had launched the Tata Sierra and the Estate the next year. Its first shot at the passenger car segment was fraught with problems as both products reeked of Telco’s truck ethos. The crude and flawed ‘bridge products’, the transitional products between trucks and cars, [...]

Spy Shot – Firstever snaps of 2013 Tata Indigo eCS facelift dropped camouflage

The firstever spy pictures of Tata Indigo eCS facelift was snapped on November-2012, outside the Tata Motors factory in Pune. Since then numerous spy shots of the same has been surfaced on the cyber space, unlike, the previous spy pictures on the web, a new spy pic finally have a clearer view of the 2013 [...]

2013 Tata Nano all set to hit dealer showrooms next-month

Just yesterday, we reported our readers that Tata Motors will launch 2 new cars, the Sumo Gold and Indigo eCS facelift on the 15th of June. Now according to a report by Business Standard, the home-grown carmaker could also launch the 2013 Tata Nano facelift sometime next-month. This means the recent revenue losses to Tata [...]

New Tata Sumo Gold and Indigo eCS facelift scheduled to launch on 15th June

Earlier today, the folks at CarDekho have confirmed the launch of two new Tata Products, the Sumo Gold and Indigo eCS are scheduled to be launches on the 15th of June. Although the spy pictures of the Indigo eCS were floating online for while, there wasn’t any update about the new Sumo. Whatever you call [...]

A stitch in time saves nine: Just what could have saved Tata Motors

Tata Motors was one of the oldest and the most popular cars manufactures in India and every product was a huge success. In fact Tata Motors was the first company that introduce luxury SUV’s in the Indian market, the Safari. What made the Safari so special was the fact that the SUV was completely designed, [...]

Tata Motors launched all-new Tata Vista D90 in Nepal priced at Rs. 16.87 lakh

Tata Motors has launched in Nepal, its premium hatchback, the all new Tata Vista D90, an advanced & dynamic car, delivering 90PS of raw power, offering first-in-class high-tech features. Powered by a specially tuned Quadrajet diesel engine, with Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) technology, this new generation hatch comes loaded with best-in-class technologies and features, which [...]

Leaked sketches surfaced online not of 2014 Tata Sumo Grande facelift

In Feb-2013, we reported our readers that Tata Motors in collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover is planning to update the Tata Sumo Grande in order to compete with the likes of Mahindra Xylo and Toyota Innova. This update would have resemblances of the very famous Land Rover Evoque. The sketches which has been released all over the [...]

Production of Tata Indica’s XL version cancelled

Tata Motors which is one of the best heavy vehicle manufacturers in India has also made humongous growth over the years in the sales of the vehicles for the consumers in the Indian market which may be in the form of Nano, Safari, Indica Vista and so on. Tata Indica XL, an enlarged version of [...]

Nano Drive Campaign with MTV India is back

After the incredible success of the first season, Tata Nano and MTV are back with the second season of ‘Nano Drive with MTV’, India’s first social road trip. This ultimate Social Road Trip is where the digital world meets the real world to create a unique driving experience. What makes the second season of Drive [...]

It’s raining sports cars in India, literally, in past few weeks we have seen Indian Grand Prix action in India, followed by Caterham Seven launch, then the Ferrari FF, then Lamborghini Aventador launch and then the Ariel Atom in India. Alongside these launches, German sports car, Gumpert Apollo has been officially launched at a jaw dropping price of Rs. 5,00,00,000/- (that is Rs. 5 crore if your still counting). These cars will be marketed by InterGlobe Enterprises in India, it will function as official distributor of Gumpert Apollo cars in India. The founder of Gumpert, Ronald Gumpert, used to work with Audi prior to when he started making sports cars. Gumpert is a pure speed machine with very precise control and no fancy stuff. The Interior is kept to a bare minimum with focus on the sporty character of the car. Powered by a 4.2 Litre V8 Engine which churns out 650 BHP of power! The 850 Nm of torque can take you for thrilling adrenaline gush of wheel spin! The car has got an adjustable traction control, not much cars have got it this way, there is no rear windshield, the driving seat cannot be moved backwards, it’s very close to a full-fledged racing car, but its street legal. Gumpert Apollo weighs of about 1.2 ton which is quite light for a 650 BHP machine. It can do a 0 to 100 KMPH in just 3 seconds with its aerodynamic and light weight carbon fibre body. The top speed of Apollo is stunning 320 KMPH. The car is equipped with rear wing for producing optimum down force for keeping it stable at speeds of 300 KMPH and above, the side air intake, aerodynamic styling, fluid body looks very sporty. It may not be the most sophisticated looking sports car in its price bracket, but it’s certainly one of the sportiest ones. All of these are primary technical principles, the sportive orientation of which could not be clearer. Thanks to its suspension, the Gumpert Apollo proves itself in every curve: It redefines the term ‚driving dynamics'.   Technical specifications of Gumpert Apollo - DIMENSIONS Length 4,460 mm Width 1,998 mm Height 1,114 mm Wheel base 2,700 mm Wheel gauge Front: 1,670 mm Back: 1,598 mm Boot volume WEIGHT Kerb weight: below 1,200 kg Allowed total weight: 1,500 kg Approved axle load front: 650 kg back: 900 kg ENGINE - Cylinders: 8 Type: 90° - V Valves per cylinder: 5 Displacement: 4,163 cm3 / 254 in3 Stroke: 93 mm / 3.66" Bore: 84.5 mm / 3.32" Nominal output: 478 kW (650 HP) @ 6,500 rpm Maximum torque: 850 Nm (626.9 lb-ft) @ 4,000 rpm [with 820 Nm @ 2700 rpm] Maximum revs: 7,200 rpm Compression ratio: 9,3 Recommended fuel type: 98 ROZ / 88 MOZ Emission standard: Euro 4 GEARBOX - Sequential six-speed gear box with synchronisation and oil cooling Twin plate clutch configuration (diameter 200 mm / 7.87" each) Differential lock by Torsen Custom-made gear ratios WHEELS - Tire dimension front: 255/35ZR19 back: 345/35ZR19 Wheel dimensions front: 10J x 19 back: 13J x 19 Wheel rim type: Aluminium cast wheels with centre lock Performance Top speed: 360 km/h (224 mph) 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.0 s 0-200 km/h (0-124 mph): 8.9 s   Also see - Ariel Atom launched in India at Rs. 55 Lakhs   See more pictures of Gumpert Apollo -