Report and Pictures: Autocar Performance Show 2009 Mumbai

MurtazaGhiya · 23rd November 2009, 13:12

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Originally Posted by GTO

I wanted to make it yesterday, but a torque monster showed up

. Just had to take her out on the expressway!

Can you please shed more light on the monster... A detailed report would do

speedy · 23rd November 2009, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

I wanted to make it yesterday, but a torque monster showed up

. Just had to take her out on the expressway!

Let me guess The E 350 CDI...

Technocrat · 23rd November 2009, 14:14

Whoa that's a brilliant report Dippy, Looking at all these pics I really dont miss not being there

raj_5004 · 23rd November 2009, 15:20

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Originally Posted by GTO

I wanted to make it yesterday, but a torque monster showed up

. Just had to take her out on the expressway!

there is always a next time! enjoy your monster!

leadf00t · 23rd November 2009, 17:55

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Hey Dippy, very nice coverage, pictures & report. I am sure after reading your report one can get a feel of what was happening there.

Must say that though Mumbai folks are say that it was not upto the mark in some parameters but it is zillion times better than the horrible auto shows that get done in Bangalore.

Couldn't stop laughing. Where is the 4x4 track here? All this can be done in a Nano itself.

What was Mahindra smoking when they put up this 4x4 track

apart from the hill ramp there is nothing great in the 4x4 track..
I guess Mahindra learnt from cyrus's last years antics and instead of having to hang their heads in shame for a stuck scorpio they made a less challenging track

have a look at the pic of last years track.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/team-b...ml#post1134699

Maximum_torque · 23rd November 2009, 19:05

Great coverage of the event there by Dippy. The JCB Diesel max is really fascinating. But all I want out of this whole collection is the Toy Monster Truck from the Autocar stall.

The Compact Truck Mahindra GIO was also on display. It is too compact a truck I should say. Though it looks like Gio is trying to make its mark. It is small but nonetheless it is a very commercially viable proposition.

v10 · 23rd November 2009, 20:33

The Jag looks stunning! and to those who have more pictures of the cat, we wont mind seeing them! Please post.

Cartman · 23rd November 2009, 23:41

Nice coverage Dippy!
We tried shifting in the Gio. The gear got stuck in 2nd.

OT:Even I saw you. I guess my brother met you along with raj_5004.

ACM · 24th November 2009, 09:19

A mini show:

New models will wait for the Delhi show - so that's expected.

The Mahindra customizations seem value for money.

Jag beat the Lambo.

Yellow VRS has us drooling.

Well covered by TBHP teams as we see - perfect shots at perfect angles.

Makes some sense for those pitching for a LR vs merc vs BMW etc segment to see all the models and compare at the same site.

Dante · 24th November 2009, 13:12

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Originally Posted by speedy

Strangley he does not qualify as a member. Remember the rule. Its has to be above 400 horses and should cost Rs 1 crore plus. The car is bought third hand and for less and also it is 380 odd horses

. I am sure he will wiggle his way in.

, 4th of January is the super car club run in Bombay. Two T-BHPIAN cars will be there.

Wow they even consider whether or not the vehicle is new or second or third hand?!! Must be deep verification process! They why is it that the showcase Z4? They should not even do that.
Hey thanks for the news. So 4th jan it is. Good to know there are two bhpians.

ranc · 24th November 2009, 13:20

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Originally Posted by ACM

A mini show:

New models will wait for the Delhi show - so that's expected.

The Mahindra customizations seem value for money.

Jag beat the Lambo.

Yellow VRS has us drooling.

Well covered by TBHP teams as we see - perfect shots at perfect angles.

Makes some sense for those pitching for a LR vs merc vs BMW etc segment to see all the models and compare at the same site.

Mahindra Customisations does look good, they had done a good job with the scorpio & the Bolero and what they have done with the Xylo also looks very good, Dippy can you give us some more info on that.

Speedophile · 25th November 2009, 15:24

A friend of mine who could not go to the show is really keen on the customised Xylo....Would you by any chance who to contact....

He is in Delhi and spoke to one dealer...who didn't have a clue.

bhp · 25th November 2009, 18:09

@speedophile

goto mahindracustomisation.com

raj_5004 · 25th November 2009, 19:46

its mahindra-customisation.com

click here.

Aditya · 26th November 2009, 00:42

Another pic of the show stopper.
This car really did it for me. It has taken the game to a different level. The comments I heard around the stand made me feel proud to be the Jaguar fan that I am.

23rd November 2009, 14:14	#63
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,765 Thanked: 2,705 Times	Whoa that's a brilliant report Dippy, Looking at all these pics I really dont miss not being there
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23rd November 2009, 19:05	#66
Maximum_torque BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 98 Thanked: 4 Times	Great coverage of the event there by Dippy. The JCB Diesel max is really fascinating. But all I want out of this whole collection is the Toy Monster Truck from the Autocar stall. The Compact Truck Mahindra GIO was also on display. It is too compact a truck I should say. Though it looks like Gio is trying to make its mark. It is small but nonetheless it is a very commercially viable proposition.
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23rd November 2009, 20:33	#67
v10 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 793 Thanked: 45 Times	The Jag looks stunning! and to those who have more pictures of the cat, we wont mind seeing them! Please post.
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23rd November 2009, 23:41	#68
Cartman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 411 Thanked: 244 Times	Nice coverage Dippy! We tried shifting in the Gio. The gear got stuck in 2nd. OT:Even I saw you. I guess my brother met you along with raj_5004.
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24th November 2009, 09:19	#69
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,769 Thanked: 4,577 Times View My Garage	A mini show: New models will wait for the Delhi show - so that's expected. The Mahindra customizations seem value for money. Jag beat the Lambo. Yellow VRS has us drooling. Well covered by TBHP teams as we see - perfect shots at perfect angles. Makes some sense for those pitching for a LR vs merc vs BMW etc segment to see all the models and compare at the same site.
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25th November 2009, 15:24	#72
Speedophile BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 Times	A friend of mine who could not go to the show is really keen on the customised Xylo....Would you by any chance who to contact.... He is in Delhi and spoke to one dealer...who didn't have a clue.
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25th November 2009, 18:09	#73
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 839 Thanked: 170 Times View My Garage	@speedophile goto mahindracustomisation.com
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25th November 2009, 19:46	#74
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,168 Times	its mahindra-customisation.com click here.
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26th November 2009, 00:42	#75
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 20,127 Thanked: 86,757 Times View My Garage	Another pic of the show stopper. This car really did it for me. It has taken the game to a different level. The comments I heard around the stand made me feel proud to be the Jaguar fan that I am.
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