Top 5 entry-level cars (Part 1)
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Published: March 25, 2009
Smart Roadster Light
The Smart Roadster is a cracking drive and this entry-model is perhaps the best. It makes do with skinnier tyres fitted on non-alloy wheels over other Roadster models, this actually allowing you to enjoy the driving experience further. It no longer has such a vast surplus of grip, feeling more poised and fun as a result. It really does work best as a pared to the bone driving machine, after all you’ll hardly have bought the Roadster for practical reasons. All it’s missing is a CD player, and that can be specified for very little. Otherwise it’s got the essentials like air conditioning and remote locking.
The cleverly evolved new ‘Smart RSL Wheel’ (Diamond Cut) by Project Kahn wheels gives the Smart Roadster Light a fresh and masculine appearance whilst retaining its unmistakable character.
Complete with maximum agility, safety and ecology, the stunning Kahn 6.5×17 – 7X17 Wheel bestows an aura style and self-expression:
<a href="http://www.kahndesign.com/automotive/projectkahn/?page=smart&id=smart&make=smart">Link</a>
Mini One
The 1.3-litre petrol engine might not have the power of its hot relatives with only 90bhp, but it’s got more mid-range pull than its busy, revvy relatives. That makes it a more relaxed daily driver, and without the massive wheels, rubber band tyres and stiffer suspension of the Cooper and Cooper S models it’s got a far more pleasing ride, too.
Still great fun to drive, and cheaper to insure you can spend the money you save on buying a Cooper and go daft with a set of project Kahn’s RSS sheels:
<a href="http://www.kahndesign.com/automotive/kahnwheels/?page=rs-s&cat=wheels">Link</a>
Caterham Seven 1.4 Classic
1.4-litres in a sports car might seem a bit lacking, but when the car is a Caterham it’s more than enough. With 105bhp on tap the 1.4-litre Classic can sprint to 60mph in just 6.5 seconds, though it feels much, much quicker due to being sat so close to the road and exposed to the elements. Any Caterham has the ability to thrill, embarrassing everything out there for driver feedback, feel and involvement. The £3,000 more required for the 115bhp 1.6-litre Roadsport shaves 0.2 of a second to 60mph and 2mph more on the 110mph top speed of the 1.4 Classic, but really you’ll be hard pushed to notice the difference. For an inexpensive thrill ride on road or track the Caterham Seven is unsurpassed. That it’s available for so little only makes it more appealing.
To pick a set of wheels click on the link below:
<a href="http://www.kahndesign.com/automotive/kahnwheels/?page=collection&cat=wheels">Link</a>
Porsche 911 Carrera
We’ve never been to quiet in our praise of all things 911 and the latest 997 series model is little different. Interestingly, Porsche now offers two versions of 911, the Carrera and Carrera S. So what’s the difference? The S gets a bigger 3.8-litre engine allowing it to sprint to 60mph in 4.8 seconds instead of the still rapid 5.0 of the Carrera. On the road though few will find the standard Carrera wanting for anything, it feeling just as quick as its bigger-engined alternative. Indeed, its standard suspension and slightly smaller wheels give it a suppler ride.
Furthermore, a set of Kahn F1-X wheels wouldn’t go amiss.
<a href="http://www.kahndesign.com/automotive/kahnwheels/?page=f1-x_carbon&cat=wheels">Link</a>
Audi TT 150 Roadster
The TT might be omnipresent in the smarter parts in town, but there’s no denying it’s enormous appeal. Not only does it look sensational from the outside, but the interior is also a sight to behold. Since its introduction Audi has released more and more models, thankfully not all of these being more expensive versions. Entry-level Roadster buyers are offered a 150bhp front-wheel-drive model complete with Kahn RSL 9 X 21 matte black in the front and 10.5 x 21 at the rear:
<a href="http://www.kahndesign.com/automotive/kahnwheels/?page=rs-x_black_edition&cat=wheels">Link</a>
To e-mail Kahn Design click on the link below:
<a href="mailto:kahn@kahndesign.com">kahn@kahndesign.com</a>
Smart Roadster Light
The Smart Roadster is a cracking drive and this entry-model is perhaps the best. It makes do with skinnier tyres fitted on non-alloy wheels over other Roadster models, this actually allowing you to enjoy the driving experience further. It no longer has such a vast surplus of grip, feeling more poised and fun as a result. It really does work best as a pared to the bone driving machine, after all you’ll hardly have bought the Roadster for practical reasons. All it’s missing is a CD player, and that can be specified for very little. Otherwise it’s got the essentials like air conditioning and remote locking.
The cleverly evolved new ‘Smart RSL Wheel’ (Diamond Cut) by Project Kahn wheels gives the Smart Roadster Light a fresh and masculine appearance whilst retaining its unmistakable character.
Complete with maximum agility, safety and ecology, the stunning Kahn 6.5×17 – 7X17 Wheel bestows an aura style and self-expression:
http://www.kahndesign.com/automotive/projectkahn/?page=smart&id=smart&make=smart
Mini One
The 1.3-litre petrol engine might not have the power of its hot relatives with only 90bhp, but it’s got more mid-range pull than its busy, revvy relatives. That makes it a more relaxed daily driver, and without the massive wheels, rubber band tyres and stiffer suspension of the Cooper and Cooper S models it’s got a far more pleasing ride, too.
Still great fun to drive, and cheaper to insure you can spend the money you save on buying a Cooper and go daft with a set of project Kahn’s RSS sheels:
http://www.kahndesign.com/automotive/kahnwheels/?page=rs-s&cat=wheels
Caterham Seven 1.4 Classic
1.4-litres in a sports car might seem a bit lacking, but when the car is a Caterham it’s more than enough. With 105bhp on tap the 1.4-litre Classic can sprint to 60mph in just 6.5 seconds, though it feels much, much quicker due to being sat so close to the road and exposed to the elements. Any Caterham has the ability to thrill, embarrassing everything out there for driver feedback, feel and involvement. The £3,000 more required for the 115bhp 1.6-litre Roadsport shaves 0.2 of a second to 60mph and 2mph more on the 110mph top speed of the 1.4 Classic, but really you’ll be hard pushed to notice the difference. For an inexpensive thrill ride on road or track the Caterham Seven is unsurpassed. That it’s available for so little only makes it more appealing.
To pick a set of wheels click on the link below:
http://www.kahndesign.com/automotive/kahnwheels/?page=collection&cat=wheels
Porsche 911 Carrera
We’ve never been to quiet in our praise of all things 911 and the latest 997 series model is little different. Interestingly, Porsche now offers two versions of 911, the Carrera and Carrera S. So what’s the difference? The S gets a bigger 3.8-litre engine allowing it to sprint to 60mph in 4.8 seconds instead of the still rapid 5.0 of the Carrera. On the road though few will find the standard Carrera wanting for anything, it feeling just as quick as its bigger-engined alternative. Indeed, its standard suspension and slightly smaller wheels give it a suppler ride.
Furthermore, a set of Kahn F1-X wheels wouldn’t go amiss.
http://www.kahndesign.com/automotive/kahnwheels/?page=f1-x_carbon&cat=wheels
Audi TT 150 Roadster
The TT might be omnipresent in the smarter parts in town, but there’s no denying it’s enormous appeal. Not only does it look sensational from the outside, but the interior is also a sight to behold. Since its introduction Audi has released more and more models, thankfully not all of these being more expensive versions. Entry-level Roadster buyers are offered a 150bhp front-wheel-drive model complete with Kahn RSL 9 X 21 matte black in the front and 10.5 x 21 at the rear:
http://www.kahndesign.com/automotive/kahnwheels/?page=rs-x_black_edition&cat=wheels
To e-mail Kahn Design click on the link below:
kahn@kahndesign.com
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