Friday, July 27, 2012

A Hot Metal with the M5 on Forza 4


In Forza Motorsport 4, I got myself a pleasure of tasting different flavors or generations of the BMW M5 starting from the...

E28 (1985-1988)


BMW E28 M5




 E34 (1989-1995)

BMW E34 M5




E39 (1998-2003)

BMW E39 M5




E60 (2005-2010)

BMW E60 M5




F10 (2011-present)

BMW F10 M5



The clash of the M5's!

Now whenever I see different generations of the BMW M5 clashing around the racetracks offered on Forza Motorsport 4, I kinda think like which family member think is the most deserving because they're all just pumped up 4-door saloon cars, they're all made in Germany, they're all carrying different stories, and they're all have different talents to showcase at this game. This would be like Hot Metal...Wait, don't know Hot Metal? It's Jeremy Clarkson's 2004 DVD showcasing cars from the past against the cars from the present. Pretty cool, huh?

WHICH M5 WILL YOU CHOOSE?

Thursday, July 26, 2012

BMW X1 minor change

2013 BMW X1


Three years ago, we've examined the baby Beamer crossover known as the BMW X1 and we think that the baby of the BMW suvs is actually the clever one when it comes to its looks and its behavior. Now, however, there is a new version which is a bit different.

For its minor change in the 2013 Model Year, the new BMW X1 seems to be a bit almost the same as the pre-facelifted model we examined three years ago. For the first time ever, the facelifted BMW X1 is going to be available in North America and for the Chinese market; the facelifted model will be built at the newly opened plant at Tiexi in Shenyang Province. Sounds convincing but how convincing is the new model?

On the outside though, it looks pretty much the same as the old one except that know, you can expect some new bumpers, new sides, refined lamps, and a refined kidney grille to keep it intact. It can be typical for a BMW X model but this styling really keep the BMW X1 looking fresh and rejuvenated like it was..."bagong gising" perhaps. For the first time, we can expect the Sport Line and the XLine on the new X1 for an added personalization that matches your style and motion in your everyday life. The Sport Line is perfect for those who have the urban lifestyle while the XLine is made for the adventurous type. Which line you chose is based on your judgment.

On the typical BMW interior for the X1 though, there are some subtle changes we might expect. The side of the centre console is now shallower, panel for the sound and climate system controls now has a high-gloss black surface to match the air vent surround, a storage compartment in the centre of the instrument panel, and that's about it.

Meet the selection of X1 variants to choose from, either petrol or diesel, choices are based on your judgment;

BMW X1 sDrive18i
Combined fuel consumption: 7,9-7,7 l/100 km
CO2 emission: 185-180 g/km

BMW X1 sDrive20i
Combined fuel consumption: 7,1-6,7 l/100 km
CO2 emission: 165-157 g/km

BMW X1 xDrive20i
Combined fuel consumption: 7,7-7,1 l/100 km
CO2 emission: 179-167 g/km

BMW X1 xDrive28i
Combined fuel consumption: 7,8-7,2 l/100 km
CO2 emission: 182-168 g/km

BMW X1 sDrive16d
Combined fuel consumption: 4,9 l/100 km
CO2 emission: 128 g/km

BMW X1 sDrive18d
Combined fuel consumption: 5,0-4,9 l/100 km
CO2 emission: 132-128 g/km

BMW X1 xDrive18d
Combined fuel consumption: 5,5-5,4 l/100 km
CO2 emission: 144-143 g/km

BMW X1 sDrive20d
Combined fuel consumption: 5,0-4,9 l/100 km
CO2 emission: 132-129 g/km

BMW X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition
Combined fuel consumption: 4,5 l/100 km
CO2 emission: 119 g/km

BMW X1 xDrive20d
Combined fuel consumption: 5,5-5,4 l/100 km
CO2 emission: 145-143 g/km

BMW X1 xDrive25d
Combined fuel consumption: 5,9-5,5 l/100 km
CO2 emission: 154-145 g/km

Depending on these variants, I could expect the ECO PRO mode on the new X1. Yes, I've seen that on the new 1 Series last year but how does the ECO PRO mode work on the new BMW X1? It can be activated with a push of a button and supports a relaxed and economy-optimised driving style through targeted adjustments to the accelerator mapping and the shift characteristics of the automatic transmission.

XDrive variants of the X1 comes with the electronically controlled multi-plate clutch allows the system to transfer power variably to the front and rear wheels, thereby guaranteeing maximum traction, the highest possible safety, outstanding handling and optimal power development regardless of weather or road conditions. Sounds simple but it wasn't.

Most variants of the X1 are also featuring the an eight-speed automatic transmission, the Auto Start-Stop function, and the Brake Energy Regeneration.

Available colors for the new X1 are Saphirschwarz metallic, Kaschmirsilber metallic, Tiefseeblau metallic, Glaciersilber metallic, Mineralweiß metallic, Sparkling Bronze metallic, Marrakeschbraun metallic, Midnight Blue metallic, Mineralgrau metallic, Valencia Orange metallic, Alpinweiß uni, Schwarz uni, and Le Mans Blau metallic (exclusive on the M Sport Pack).

My comment:

Hmmm...instead of calling it a minor change or a facelift, let's call it an LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) because BMW uses the term LCI for a model's minor change but anyway, the X1 LCI though, it may now have the Sport Line and the XLine that caters the exclusivity for owners with different causes, comes with the 8-speed automatic that sounds too many, ECO PRO mode that compromises the performance for the sake of economy, host of petrol and diesel engines which are EURO 5 compliant, and more that I can ask about it. I have to be honest that this minor change er....um....X1 LCI is getting a bit freshened from the ground up and seems that it's ready to take on the Fast Food Nation.

Photo: BMW A.G.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Let's Do The News! (July 25, 2012)

All rightie! Let's do the news but however there's a problem. My two friends were away for some trip. Probably from Leadworth or Cwmtaff, I think.  Anyway, I have a better idea. Let's do the news in a style I saw from the Vice Advice segment of Gandang Gabi Vice every Sunday night. If you don't know what Vice Advice is, it's the segment Vice Ganda answers as many questions as he can within a time limit and Vice's answers were...doesn't make any sense but very funny indeed. All I have to do is...do the same. I have two minutes to answer questions that I'm about to find in the fishbowl. Ready? 3...2...1...Go!

1) Is this the facelifted 2013 Audi R8?

2013 Audi R8


Yes. It is the minor change for the Audi R8.

2. What exactly is the Audi R8 V10 plus?

Audi R8 V10 plus is an improved version of the R8 V10 with the 7-speed S tronic transmission.


3. Is this the third-generation Mazda Atenza?

Third-generation Mazda Atenza

Yes. It is the third-generation Mazda Atenza (Mazda6)


4. Is the new Mazda Atenza going to be revealed at this year's Moscow Motor Show?

Yes. It will be at Moscow this August 29 and runs through to September 9, 2012. 


5. Mariners legend Ichiro is now a member of the New York Yankees. Is that true?

Yes. Ichiro says goodbye to the Seattle Mariners as he packed his bags and moving to the Yankees.

6. Is the latest generation Chevrolet Malibu is going to sold in Australia as a Holden?

Holden Malibu

Yes. Sales of the Holden Malibu starts next year.


7. Is Square Enix Still Working on Final Fantasy Versus XIII?

Yes. Despite rumors, work goes on,


8. Lexus Manila launched the all new ES350?

2013 Lexus ES350


Who gives a damn? Selling a un-Japanese Japanese car? Who would rather buy the all new ES350 anyway? I don't like that car either!


9. Heavy metal band MEGADETH is coming to Manila?

Yes. July 29, 2012 at World Trade Center, Hall D, Pasay City.

10. How's your Beach Queens Teana Lanster figure?

Cool. Next month, I'll get Nako from Hanasaku Iroha.

(audience laughing)

11. Did you watch THE HEALING?

No but it's brilliant movie. Must see because of Kim Chiu's acting.

12. Are Leadworth and Cwmtaff exist?

No. Why don't you find out for yourself, Whovian.

(audience laughing)

13. What's a kissogram?

Did you kiss Karen Gillan with that mouth?

(audience laughing)

14. Do you see the back of the Forte replacement, the Kia K3?

Kia K3?

Yep. I can see clearly...nearly...

(audience laughing)

15. Did you see the picture of the GT3 crushed by a fuel truck?

Yes. Very horrible to see.

16. Sword Art Online or .hack//? Which is best?

Actually. I never seen that Sword Art anime thingy and I think it's a bit more of a .hack// ripoff,,,

17. Do you wanna see Going For Gold on BBC America starring Matt Smith?

Yes because I wanna see Doctor Who trading his bowtie for a tank top.

18. Have you ever visited the DOCTOR WHO EXPERIENCE in Cardiff, Wales?

No but this whole DOCTOR WHO experience is a must visit for Whovians.

19. Japanese for Spade is スペード. For Toyota, why did the Spade is スペイド?

Didn't trust the Google Translate. Same as Suzuki Swift (スイフト) and Subaru Legacy (レガシィ).

20. How does Super CVT-i work?

Don't know but see for yourself, pal.

21. Honda working for an all new Civic Type R. Aren't you excited?

No. Because Civic is dead in Japan. No hope for Japanese Type R.

22. Is Kompressor gone?

Yes. Mercedes-Benz killed the Kompressor name.

(audience laughing)

23. Billie Piper, Freema Agyeman, or Karen Gillan? Who's your favorite Doctor Who actress?

Karen Gillan because she's well balanced and a petrolhead's dream to have her at the passenger seat! Even Stig has a crush on her!

(audience laughing)

(BEEP)

Okay time's up! That's it for this whole VICE ADVICE stuff. If those two were not here, we could do this whole VICE ADVICE stuff! Anyway, on that bombshell, that's the news!

Welcome Back: 2005 Ford GT

Jeremy Clarkson's Ford GT!





Produced as a limited edition model, the Ford GT is their first bonafide supercar and a modern take to the legendary Ford GT40 race car from the 60's. First appeared as a concept car in 2002, Camilo Pardo, the head of Ford's "Living Legends" studio, is credited as the chief designer of the GT and worked under the guidance of J Mays. Carroll Shelby was brought in by Ford to help develop the Ford GT; which included performance testing of the prototype car. While the project was still secret, it was called Petunia.

It was powered by a supercharged 5.4L V8 engine that can go 0 to 60 in under three seconds and top speed of 212 mph (341 km/h). It comes with a Ricardo six-speed manual transmission featuring a helical limited-slip differential.

In Series 3 opener of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson drove a pre-production Ford GT concept in America. Then in Series 4 Episode 8 of Top Gear, Clarkson drove the production model of the Ford GT and when handed to The Stig, it set a lap time of 1.21.9 at the Top Gear Test Track. Later on, Jeremy Clarkson drove the Ford GT on the Supercars Do France episode of Top Gear while Richard Hammond's on the Pagani Zonda and James May's on the Ferrari F430.

Fun fact that Jeremy Clarkson was one of the notable owners of the Ford GT but however his Ford GT seems to be broken and failed to start. Also for a bad news, his Ford GT won Top Gear's Gas Guzzler of the Year award in 2005, thirstier than a burning tanker!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Beach Queens Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS Teana Lanster

So, wanna guess what did I bought something?

Nope you're wrong! Because, Ladies and gents, it's the Beach Queens Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS Teana Lanster!


By the looks of it, this Beach Queens interpretation of Nanoha StrikerS' Teana looks absurdly feisty in every angle. That gave me chills...







Better be careful with that thing.


That looks better in her sides.


I was expecting a better view at the rear but sadly though, it doesn't.


Now, how about a little something?


Ooh, now that was unexpected to see that.





The Beach Queens 1/10 scale PVC figure of Teana Lanster sure is as fun to look at as the other Beach Queens figures.

It was released in July 2010 and priced at about 3990 Japanese Yen.


Monday, July 23, 2012

Toyota Porte Mk2 and Spade

2013 Toyota Porte

Say hello to the all new, second generation, Toyota Porte (トヨタ ポルテ), a compact car with a sliding door that I never really liked. I'd never know that even in this second-generation, the Porte still retains the single sliding door at the left side of the car while on the right side comes two traditional doors. This unique door can be opened and closed using a wireless key or by the touch of a button from the driver or rear seats.

Also, the second-generation Porte introduced its new twin which is a bit more different by its looks but still the same as the second-generation Porte; the Spade (トヨタ スペイド).

2013 Toyota Spade

What is the difference between the Porte and the Spade? Well it's simple really. The new Porte is sold at Toyota and Toyopet dealerships while the Spade was sold at Corolla and Netz dealerships. The new Porte looks more like a oversized version of the Daihatsu Tanto while the Spade looks like a miniaturized version of the first-generation Toyota Voxy or a Toyota Sienta DICE. Both were made from the Higashi-Fuji Plant at Toyota Motor East Japan Inc.

If you're living from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, or even Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, or in Pakistan (one of my perennial enemies because of their obsession to older generation cars), might be best that this car is NOT for you because these cars are available ONLY in Japan. ONLY AVAILABLE IN JAPAN. Don't even think about smuggling one for personal use. Okay?

2013 Toyota Porte interior

2013 Toyota Spade interior

Anyway, as for the interior, it seems to be a bit too small and a bit too plastic. Look at the instrumental panel, it's been positioned at the middle and how bad was it? It seems that the interior design for both of the new Porte and the Spade is a bit too poor, it's a bit like the...Toyota Passo for so many ways but to think about it, it has to be the worst looking interior for me because...it's a bit too targeted for the Japanese women in their 20's to 30's, which unfortunately I am not. I'm sorry to say that this new interior is a bit too pointless, just like someone I know who keeps spamming me on Facebook by sharing me some photos which are pointless.

Both the new Porte and the Spade comes with the highly versatile 1.3-liter 1NR-FE engine or an improved 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine, mated with the Super CVT-i (Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent) automatic transmission for a smooth ride and high fuel efficiency. There was an optional SMART STOP system on the 1NZ-FE engine that shuts the engine off when stopped and the start again when the foot is on the pedal, promising about a fuel efficiency of 20.6 km/L under the JC08 test cycle (equivalent to 113 g/km of CO2 emissions) of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). Those engines were qualified for Japan's ECO CAR GENZEI system in case you'd never heard of it.

The new Porte comes with eight colors such as White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Super Red V, Dark Brown Mica Metallic, Cream Beige, Air Green Pearl Crystal Shine, and Light Blue Mica Metallic.

The Spade, on the other hand, has eight colors such as Citrus Mica Metallic, Dark Violet Mica Metallic, White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Super Red V, Dark Brown Mica Metallic, and Light Blue Mica Metallic.

My comment:
As I warned you that if you were a JDM enthusiast living in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, or even Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, or in Pakistan, you CAN'T GET ONE because the cops will think that you've smuggled it. Anyway, to sum up them, neither of these two will impress me. The new Porte is all about simplicity and the Spade is all about style but for me, I wouldn't like to drive one because even when I'm driving either of these, it feels like I'm a passenger here. No offense on the unique sliding door on the left side though.




Photo: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

Meanwhile in Hockenheimring...

Meanwhile in Hockenheimring...Ferrari's Fernando Alonso is rising to the top from his win at the German GP, which made him 1st place at the standings for 154, leaving two Red Bull Racing racers Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel 2nd and 3rd.

Race - masterful Alonso triumphs at Hockenheim 22 Jul 2012
     
Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso drove an absolutely faultless race in Germany on Sunday afternoon to become the first three-time winner of 2012. Alonso was under consistent pressure, first from Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel and later from McLaren’s Jenson Button, both of whom got within less than a second of the Ferrari at times. But the Spaniard never put a wheel wrong nor lost his nerve and pulled away in the closing stages as Button faded and was repassed by Vettel.

It looked for a long while like a race McLaren could - should - have won, but Button never managed to get close enough to use DRS to find his way by going into the hairpin and as his tyres eventually went off he had to give best to Vettel.

However, the manner in which the world champion passed him going into the hairpin on the 66th lap was subsequently investigated by the race stewards as he went outside the track limits. Vettel argued that he was just giving Button room and that he couldn’t be sure where he was. Button disagreed.

The stewards eventually decided in the Briton’s favour and handed Vettel a 20-second time penalty, which moved the German down into fifth in the race results and promoted Button into second, Lotus’s Kimi Raikkonen into third and Sauber’s Kamui Kobayashi into fourth. 

All of the leaders made two pit stops, including Raikkonen who didn’t make a late charge this time but enjoyed a strong race, and the duelling Saubers of Kobayashi and Sergio Perez. They started on different tyre strategies, however, with the Japanese driver holding his position as the Mexican came under pressure from three-stopping Michael Schumacher who finished just a second behind for Mercedes.

Red Bull’s Mark Webber was an unusually subdued eighth, with the three-stopping Force India of Nico Hulkenberg salvaging only ninth after a mighty fight with the Saubers early on. Paul di Resta in the other Force India was again on a different strategy, and by the end his tyres were too worn after only two stops to fend off Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg who climbed from 21st on the grid to take the final point from the Scot.

Ferrari’s Felipe Massa collided with Daniel Ricciardo at the start and thus compromised his race and had to fight back to 12th place, fittingly passing the Toro Rosso of Ricciardo right at the end. Behind the Australian, team mate Jean-Eric Vergne was 14th ahead of Pastor Maldonado, who looked a threat for Williams early on before dropping back.

Vitaly Petrov drove a feisty race for Caterham to beat team mate Heikki Kovalainen quite comfortably. The latter finished 19th as Williams’ Bruno Senna and Lotus’s Romain Grosjean, both delayed by first lap incidents, took 17th and 18th. Charles Pic was never challenged by Marussia team mate Timo Glock, and they were separated by the feisty Pedro de la Rosa in his HRT, with Narain Karthikeyan bringing up the rear in the second Spanish car.

And Lewis Hamilton? His 100th race was a disaster as he cut his left-rear tyre on some of the Massa/Ricciardo debris on the third lap and dropped to the back of the field. A very long - 28-lap - stint on medium Pirellis helped him to climb back and later he played a key role in Button’s race as he caught and passed his team mate and Vettel to unlap himself and was chasing Alonso when the latter stopped for the last time. Vettel was not amused and spoke with harsh criticism afterwards. Hamilton’s pace was to no avail as he eventually became the only retirement with mechanical problems after a dismal day.

The result puts Alonso even further ahead in the title chase with 154 points to Webber’s 120 and Vettel's 110. Raikkonen takes fourth from Hamilton, 98 to 92, with Rosberg sixth on 76 and Button seventh on 68. In the constructors’ stakes, Red Bull have 230 points to Ferrari’s 177, McLaren’s 160 and Lotus’s 159.


So, Ferrari's coming back but will they hang on or is it Red Bull's taking revenge? Find out more in Hungary this July 29, 2012, the day where the London 2012 Olympics occur.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

NEVER BEFORE SEEN ON TV: Break for the German Border

BBC Top Gear posted a "never before seen" clip from the CHEAP SPORTS SALOONS episode. It's the one where the boys have to get through the German Border, which is in Poland, using just 13.5 litres of petrol, each using very different cars - a Ford, a Merc, and a BMW. Here's the catch; if whoever ran out of gas and didn't make it, THEY WILL GET SHOT! Will they make it? Better watch those clips!

PART 1:


PART 2:

Let's Do The News! (July 22, 2012)

Unbelievable....

What is it?

You said that you want this F12berlinetta better than the Aventador. Why?

This new guy has more power than the LP700-4!

But however, as you said, it's 10kph slower than the Aventador, as you think.

Whatever that is. But still I like this car better because when you stack them up, you'll never know which comes on top.

Oh...So can we do the news then?

Right and oh, have you seen last night's Maalaala Mo Kaya episode? The July 21 episode about the true-to-life story of Maria Venus Raj?

Indeed I am because that episode served the true struggle of the beauty queen in her major major challenges from her career to her major major problems on her life and her family.

That episode was truly inspirational and Venus Raj's potential is all about struggling your every major major problems and that's what it got me. I will never forget that episode.

Right. So anyway, how's the streets?

Bad trip, pal. Too much floods probably because of the storm Ferdie. Can't believe the roads in Metro Manila got flooded and oh my, too much traffic! That gave me a total headache for us!

(audience laughing)

Oh great. There goes that feeling again that most of the finest Philippine colleges got turned into a water world in case of the heavy rain. 


(audience laughing)

Inevitably, it's the weirdest moment we have ever faced! Can't believe this is the feeling that Ferdie got us through!

Besides, even when Ferdie's gone, it's still raining uncontrollably. It appears that there's no stopping to this rain thing. Nothing. No word when will the sun shines in the Philippines.

Oh don't worry. There's a one-in-a-million chance for the sun to shine.

(audience laughing)

Anyway, enough of this conundrum and move on because, hey, still remember the Colorado Dark Night Rises massacre? Yep, it's bloody gruesome when you think about it.

Yeah, the worst moment ever to happened because...I don't really know why did someone like James Holmes would want to murder such a thing? A dozen people lost on that massacre and how bloody horrible was that? Hmmmm....the horror....the horror...the horror....

Bloody horror indeed. But this isn't terrorism happened on that Colorado theater. Nope. This guy isn't one of Bin Laden's or Al Qaeda. He's not even...um....what is it? But anyway, the cops called that murderer James Holmes that he went for some "killing spree". Yep, a killing spree. Psychos killing without reason. It kinda reminded me of last year's Norway massacre but hey, it's different in some ways.

Yeah, different in some other ways. Anyway, should we not talk about those massacres? I think everybody's getting traumatized from those.

Okay, right. I heard you've finally got the tweaked Jaguar D-Type. The one from last month's Autumn Fallout CBH event against F1SH0.


Yeah. Can't believe it took us a few weeks to wait for this car. Well, better late than never! Anyway, because it was here, let's see how this guy does well round the Top Gear Test Track...




Anyway, this tweaked D-Type I got did it in 1:22.345. Good job though.

Yeah, it maybe late on arrival but we're very happy to drive one. This is the best D-Type we ever drove on Forza Motorsport 4. Anyway, have you guys seen this?

Big Daddy Customs Moon Rover

(audience laughing)

What is this? Poor man's Evoque?!

Yeah...nearly because it's just a Tata Safari modified to look like the Range Rover Evoque. Weird isn't it? And it says here, it's called MOON ROVER!


I couldn't realize that someone out here hasn't got the funds to buy an Evoque, so what he did here is have his Tata Safari souped up and take some Evoque inspiration to make an Indian ripoff of the Evoque. It may look like the Evoque but it's a bit cheap and a bit awkward.

(audience laughing)

Heh, it pays for Tata, an Indian carmaker, that owned Jaguar Land Rover, to get what it deserves and look what happened! Indian-British relationships! How weird was that?

Mega mega weird.

(audience laughing)

Anyway, let's forget about this and moving on. Remember the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport? The one that was hailed the world's fastest car, faster than the SSC Ultimate Aero? Guess what, the car that was featured on Top Gear, the one that achieved the 268mph record, known as the World Record Edition, was on displayed at the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, CA.


Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport World Record Edition

(audience laughing)

Wow, what an achievement. We really impressed to see the crowning glory of Bugatti finally on displayed on some automotive museum and hey, it's all fun when we drove it.

Yep. All fun while it lasted. As of now, the Bugatti Veyron SS is the fourth fastest at the Top Gear Test Track, behind the Aventador, the MP4-12C, and the undefeated Ariel Atom V8. Speaking of Ariel Atom...

What?

The Ariel Atom gets a new model, it's the Cup Racer variant.


The car that once ruined Jeremy Clarkson's face and yelled "I AM AN ALIEN!!!", it weighs just 1,125 pounds - about 800 pounds lighter than a Lotus Exige - and it will sprint from 0-60 mph in just 3.1 seconds! It still comes with the Honda Type R engine on it that churns out 245HP of power.

Says here, the Atom Cup Racer will be used on the Atom Cup race next year.


Wait...a new one-make race starring the Ariel Atom? Makes me wonder that most of the blokes are willing to ruin their faces in the Ariel Atom. I wonder if this would work on the Top Gear Test Track, where the V8 Atom is the king here...

Sounds good but I think it's too complicated.

Yeah...you're right....

Anyway, on that bombshell, that's the news!

Ferrari F12berlinetta

2013 Ferrari F12berlinetta


The story about the rivalry between the Prancing Horse, that is Ferrari, and the Raging Bull, that is Lamborghini, have been baffling around for years. When Lambo launched the LP560-4 Gallardo, which was proven to be quicker than the Ferrari Scuderia, Ferrari combated with the utterly magnificent 458 Italia that packs more power than the LP560-4. Then Lamborghini responded to them with the LP570-4 Superleggera, which has similar power than the Italia, and the Aventador, which packs more punch than the Ferrari 599 GTO! Now however, the Prancing Horse revealed their brand new flagship which will surely hit the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 where it hurts...speed.

Welcome everybody to the all new Ferrari flagship that ushers in the new generation of the Prancing Horse's V12 engine and it has more power than the outgoing 599 GTO and the Enzo. The all new, all powerful Ferrari F12berlinetta is all focused on power that the Prancing Horse deserves. This new flagship once said it lapped faster in the Fiorano Circuit than the outgoing 599 GTO, making it the most powerful road-legal Ferrari ever made. At first glance then, the F12berlinetta is a bit more like the Ferrari FF taking some Viagra but all that Pininfarina styling is what made the F12 dramatic. And by dramatic, I mean of course, more pantomime than physics lesson.

For the cream of the crop, let us introduce to Ferrari's all new 6.3L 65° V12 engine, which is now hailed as the most powerful naturally aspirated engines...in the world. Wait, hold it...Is it really the most powerful naturally aspirated engine in the world and is it well enough to kick the Lambo Aventador where it hurts? Is the engine good enough for the late Enzo Ferrari to kick Ferruccio Lamborghini's buttocks? Let's see...

The 6.3L V12 engine on the all new F12berlinetta produces about 740PS of power, more than the Lamborghini LP700-4! That's one point for this one. Anyway, for the torque, they possess the same torque output of 690 Nm. So that's a draw for both the F12 and the LP700-4. For the transmission however, that's a challenge. While the LP700-4 has a 7-speed single clutch transmission, the F12 has only...6 gears but its an F1 dual-clutch transmission, which has closer gear ratios developed specifically for this car's performance. Well, double clutch is better than single clutch so it appears that they're neck to neck.

So, what about how they weigh? While the Aventador weighs only 1.575 kg, the F12 weighs about 1.630 kg but with the LP700-4's power to weight ratio is 2,25 kg/PS, the F12's ratio is 2,20 kg/PS, making it an impressive advantage because of its 740PS V12 engine.

Now, this is gets real. The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4...0-100kph in 2.9 seconds and top speed of 350 km/h. On the new Ferrari F12berlinetta though...oh dear...0-100kph in 3,1 seconds and top speed of 340km/h. It's about 10kph slower than the LP700-4.

My comment:
This is awkward. 10kph slower than the LP700-4 isn't the least of the F12's problems but still, I will respect this car more than the LP700-4 because when it comes to big power in the new V12 engine, the F12berlinetta is my winner. This is the cream of the crop, a true Pininfarina masterpiece. Sure, it lapped quicker than the 599 GTO at the Fiorano test track but I'm afraid unlike the LP700-4, it doesn't even win my heart until I got the chance...to drive it. If I have the chance to drive it, I have the chance that I'm going to like this car more than the 458 or the FF.

Photo: Ferrari

Saturday, July 21, 2012

A massacre happened during Dark Night Rises premiere...

The Dark Night Rises is the final chapter of Batman's prequels since Batman Begins and The Dark Night. It was premiered earlier and most fans are highly thrilled about the latest Batman adventure. However in Century 16 Theater in Aurora, Colorado, something bad occurred during the premiere.

There was that guy wearing a gas mask, a body armor, something black, and fully armed with different weapons caused so much terror and tragedy, that 15 people were killed during the Dark Knight Rises premiere killing. His name was James Holmes, some student.

Wait a minute, guy wearing a gas mask but caused so much killings at the theater....Did he ever portrayed the antagonist named Bane? Sure, Bane is a madman with a gas mask on that film who caused havoc in Gotham City but could this premiere attack be linked?

Bubble Gang pays tribute to Dolphy

Of course! Who would forget the Bubble Gang? Perhaps their very own Boy2 Quizon always remember his grandfather so much, we surely miss the Comedy King so much. That July 21, 2012 episode of Bubble Gang pays tribute to Dolphy. Even though this episode is all Dolphy style, it even introduced a completely new logo of this show!

New Bubble Gang logo

Anyway, what's what happened on the PIDOL STYLE episode of Bubble Gang?

- John en Marsha gags

- A completely new Facifica Falayfay

New Facifica Falayfay

- A tribute on John en Marsha. JOHN EN MARSHA KUNO...

John en Marsha Kuno

- Bubble Gang does Argentina Corned Beef by gagging this commercial as VIRGENTINA! Welcome to the Kapuso Virgentina! Basta may Virgentina, may Kapuso!

- Ka-Gerry's back to introduce new kinds of fruits such as BANANANANANANANA, CHICOHOL, ALANAMAN, DRINKING STRAWBERRY, PAKTU, BARA UBAS, BLUE, and BLACK MANGO

- Taglish VIDEOKE by using the song Narda

- Sumbong Sumbong kay Bonggang Bonggang Bongbong tackles some of the most annoying stuff to do such as big fat women trying to pose sexy in a photo, people wearing silly bands, and establishments giving away raffle tickets that has very small space to fill in!


...That episode has some Dolphy clips on it and that's fine by us because that glorious years is what made him great.