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sport car
We looked over our lists of lifestyles and smacked our collective head: We didn’t have a category for people like us, people who just drive for the fun of it! We tried not to dwell on ultra-expensive exotic cars, but rather on everyday drivers that provide a sense of fun and control
Drool-worthy 2013
Never before in the history of the Porsche Boxster was a change of generation so comprehensive. For the model year 2013, the open-top two-seater car is being marketed with a completely new lightweight body and a completely revamped chassis.
This is not all, the 2013 Porsche Boxster now gets a considerably lower weight, longer wheelbase, a wider track and larger wheels significantly enhance yet further the mid-engine sports car’s driving dynamics, already far and away the best in its class, supported by the new electro-mechanical power steering. The new Boxsters boast superior performance and are also up to 15 per cent more fuel-efficient. Depending on model, they get by with significantly less than eight litres of fuel per 100 kilometres.
The new Boxster thus delivers what the fundamentally changed styling with shorter overhangs, significantly forward-shifted windscreen, flatter silhouette and expressive edges promises. The passengers are enclosed by the completely redesigned, fully electric hood, which now dispenses with a convertible top compartment lid. The interior concept offers the occupants more space and reflects the new Porsche outline with the raked centre console, which, originating with the Carrera GT, ensures further improved ergonomics in all models.
The new sports car generation makes its debut in the classic Porsche pairing of Boxster and Boxster S. Both models are powered by flat-six engines with direct petrol injection, the efficiency of which is further enhanced by electrical system recuperation, thermal management and start/stop function. The base model’s new power unit delivers 265 hp from a 2.7 litre displacement – ten hp more than its larger displacement predecessor. Technically, it is now based on the 3.4-litre engine of the Boxster S. This now delivers 315 hp (232 kW), which is five hp more than before.
Both models feature a manual six-speed gearbox as standard with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) available as an option. Both sports cars achieve their best fuel consumption and acceleration performance with the PDK. The Porsche Boxster’s fuel consumption with PDK is 7.7 l/100 km and 8.0 l/100 km for the Boxster S. With gear changes without interruption to the power flow, the Boxster sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, the Boxster S in 5.0 seconds.
sport car
To enhance driving dynamics yet further, Porsche offers the Sport Chrono Package as an optional extra for the Boxster, featuring dynamic transmission mounts for the first time. Also new in the Boxster is Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear axle differential lock.
The international market launch of the new Boxster generation is slated to be on the 14th April 2012.
CTP 7 Passenger Vehicles Guide
If you live in a large family, or just need the extra storage space, it is important look for 7 passenger vehicles in order to own a vehicle capable of transporting your entire family. Using two cars constantly not only costs a good deal of gas, but requires two drivers at all times, not to mention forces you to insure two different vehicles at once. Thankfully, most automakers build seven passenger vehicles, and not just in van form, giving you some options when it comes to the right vehicle for your family
Consumers looking for a 7 passenger SUV are no longer just the large families with many children. With new design elements, cross-over fuel efficiency and ease of handling the new generation of 7 passenger SUV choices opens up the segment to a broader market. Making the decision to buy a 3 row SUV can be a daunting task. There are so many options and features to consider that it can be difficult to sort it all out. Though not an all-inclusive list, Here is a comparison of vehicles in this class.The Routan is Volkswagen’s entrant to the 7 passenger SUV market
African safari holiday
Tracing the path of the Great Western Rift Valley through Uganda the DRC, Rwanda and Tanzania is a fantastic journey. Our African safaris concentrate on Uganda and Rwanda, and the many treasures they have to offer. From the magnificent Murchison Falls in northern Uganda, the vast savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth, the forested mountains of Bwindi in Uganda and Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda, home to the remaining mountain gorillas, to the massive afro-montane forest of Nyungwe in southern Rwanda, the spectacular landscapes of these two countries and the rich variety of wildlife and bird species offer clients a truly unique african safari experience
Uganda Safaris
Uganda is a small but beautiful East African country. Located in the Great Lakes region, Uganda is surrounded by Lake Albert, Lake Edward and Lake Victoria. Ugandan safaris also feature unique opportunities for gorilla trekking and tracking.
Rwanda Safaris
Rwanda is one of the smallest countries in Africa and borders Uganda on its northern side. Travelling to Rwanda, you will visit the Virunga Mountains region which is home to a small pocket of mountain gorillas.
Tanzania Safaris
We also provide Tanzanian extensions to Uganda and Rwanda safaris. Once your gorilla safari has finished, we can arrange a private charter or scheduled flight to Arusha via Kilimanjaro Airport to enjoy the many wild life attractions of Tanzania.
