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The Ford Mustang is just a one-trick pony. And that trick is impression. It won’t matter if you don’t like coupes or if you don’t like North American cars in general, or Ford especially, or even if you think sports cars are supposed to have more substance than just power. You’re going to be impressed. [...]
Aug 29, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Thunder Roadster Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 1-passenger, 0-door race car Price as tested: $14,995 Engine type: DOHC 16 valve 4-in-line, aluminum block and head, 4×1-bbl Mikuni carburetor Displacement: 75 cu in, 1250cc Power (SAE net): 122 bhp @ 9000 rpm Torque (SAE net): 85 lb-ft @ 6700 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Wheelbase: 96.0 in Length: [...]
Mar 02, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
2004 Jaguar XJ-Series Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan Estimated base price: 60,000-$75,000 Engines: DOHC 32 valve 4.2 liter V-8, 294 hp; supercharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve 4.2 liter V-8, 390 hp Transmission: 6-speed automatic with lockup torque converter Wheelbase: 119.4 in Length: 200.0 in Width: 73.5 in Height: 57.0 in Curb weight: 3550-3650 [...]
Feb 27, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Most new models put on weight. The makers justify these weight gains by pinning it on customers who consistently demand more and more features, electronic equipment, and safety devices. Jaguar’s new XJ sedan, is the slim-line exception. It is more spacious and luxurious than any X that has gone before, but versions of it can [...]
Feb 24, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Hard to believe, but no longer is a mere 349 horsepower de rigueur for a Mercedes E55 AMG. The company has decided nothing less than the supercharged V-8 of the ridiculously powerful SL55 AMG will do the job of intimidating the Teutonic heavy-metal opposition. Just five years ago, about 350 horses established you as a [...]
Feb 21, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Before the Mountaineer arrived in 1996 as a ‘97 model, Mercury had zip on the SUV shelf. Executives there complained that not having one was costing the division customers on the showroom floor. So Ford relented and gave its neglected upmarket cousin an Explorer fitted with Mercury badges, a comblike chrome grille, and restyled bumpers. [...]
Feb 14, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
The standard Bose® Surround Sound System transforms the Sport Seats of your 911 Turbo into from-row concert seats. Created expressly for the car’s unique acoustics, this system offers amazing sound reproduction, regardless of driving conditions. The Bose approach to acoustic design mirrors the makers’ philosophy, “First, engineer each component to the highest standards of performance, [...]
Feb 09, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Materials and recycling Porsche has always include the concept of lightweight design in terms of making a high performance sports car. The use of high tensile metals and aluminum alloys enables the company to develop cars which are lighter and stronger than those of who used conventional steel. The car design will benefit car owners [...]
Feb 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
GENERAL: Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupe 2-passenger, 2-door steel body POWERTRAIN: SOHC horizontally opposed 6, 193 cu in (3164cc) Power SAE net 214 bhp 5900 rpm 5-speed manual transmission CHASSIS: Independent front and rear suspension Rock-ond-pioion steering 11.1-in front, 225/50ZR- 16 rear Bridgestone RE71 tires MEASUREMENTS: Wheelbase 89.5 in Curb weight 2756 lb Fuel capacity 22.5 gal [...]
Jan 31, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
The standard seats made with the hand-stitched leather can conviniently adapt to a wide range of driver and passenger sizes. This is possible due to its full electric adjustment of fore/aft position, height, backrest angle, seat angle and lumbar support. Taller drivers need not to worry because the seat’s lowered base provides added headroom . [...]
Jan 26, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
