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Sunday, June 9, 2013
Chevrolet Equinox Review
No, Im not kidding. The past four years of the Chevy Equinox couldnt have been blander (quick..can you really picture one?). It was dead on arrival and buried by every new small SUV or crossover that came along since.
But this....if theyd had 535 of these to put in the Capitol parking lot a year ago, Congress would have passed a GM bailout bill so fast it would have made your head swim. There would have been no bankruptcy.
Yes...its that good. So good, in fact, that Id cross-shop it against the Mazda CX-7. And if youve read that review, you know thats saying something.
Pick the Chevy over the Mazda and you give up the sporting feel, but you gain room and a more commanding view of the road, thanks to the more traditional architecture of the Equinox.
Base price? $23,360...with most of the same standard equipment as the Mazda. The rest (apart from a sunroof) is made up for in options that, on our tester, only ran the bottom line up to $24,600. And heres what you get to sit in:
Not two years ago, I would have bet you that GM couldnt pull off an interior like that in this class and price of vehicle. Then, Id have won.
And speaking of winning, the Equinox actually takes the CX-7 on fuel economy...thanks to a six-speed automatic paired with a just-right four....the EPA says 22 city/30 highway.
This is a vehicle that deserves your attention and consideration. And the new GM needs to make everything they do from here on out as good as this.
UPDATE: Just finished a week in the top-of-the-line LTZ model. Base price jumps to $28,045, but with so much standard equipment (power liftgate, 17" aluminum wheels, rearview camera embedded in the mirror, leather, automatic climate control, a Pioneer premium audio system) that GM was able to ship this one to us option-free. So with destination charges, the tab ends up at $28,790....$4,190 more than the lightly equipped base model above.
And the EPA has revised its estimates upward...its now 22 city/32 highway. In my mix of city street and freeway driving, I saw 25.
Monday, June 3, 2013
New Car Review Lexus GX460
15 years as a professional TireKicker (automotive journalist) and there are still things to learn.
When I got the Lexus GX460 for a week, I thought it was a spectacularly dumb design for one thing...the tailgate. The window would open upward, but the whole assembly didnt swing up and the gate below the window wouldnt swing down. Drove me nuts. Why would Lexus build a $60,000 SUV and make you load the cargo compartment from the rear seat?
A few hours later, my teenage son walked up to the GX for the first time, and opened the door out to the side.
Duh.
I could cut myself some slack and say its an unusual, if not unique design for a rear door on a big SUV, but for many years I owned a Suburban with barn doors, so I really have no excuse.
Why am I telling you this? Because its the only thing I could find wrong with the GX460...and it wasnt.
Oh, on some level I could argue that its too big, too heavy, too thirsty....but big and heavy are as big and heavy do and the GX460 doesnt drive big and heavy. Its nowhere near as ponderous as a Nissan Armada or Infiniti QX56. Thirsty I could probably make stick. The EPA says 15 city, 20 highway, and cracking 17 in a mix of the two was a chore.
But as with most vehicles with the big stylized "L" on the grille, its about what you get for your money...and for the base price of $58,240, the GX is very well equipped.
Its certainly not wanting for power, with a 301 horsepower 4.6 liter V8, the 6-speed automatic makes the fuel economy as good (relatively) as it is (cmon, 8-speed), it is more than capable off road and in bad weather, with full-time four-wheel drive and a Torsen limited-slip center differential, and its civilized on pavement thanks to a kinetic dynamic suspension system.
And then there are the niceties. Every safety technology known to man. 10-way power heated/ventilated front seats, wood interior trim, memory for the seats, steering wheel and mirrors, a reclining, sliding 60/40 second-row seat and a power fold-flat 50/50 third row seat. Theres a moonroof, a nine-speaker audio system, with 6-disc CD changer, USB, Bluetooth and satellite radio, privacy glass and as David Bowie once said, "leather, leather, everywhere."
But wait...theres more, if youre willing to pay for it. The options on our tester included a nav system with upgraded Mark Levinson audio system including 17-speaker 7.1 surround with audio and video ($3,930), Intuitive Parking Assist ($500) and wide-view front and side monitor, pre-collision system with driver attention monitor, dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert, intelligent high beam headlamps and crawl control ($3,170). Oh, and $64 for a cargo net.
With $895 destination, it came to $66,799.
Cheap? Hardly.
Overpriced? Um....no. Not when you look at the competition and the level of equipment and capability. And the back door opens!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
BMW X3 3 0si owners manual
BMW X3 3.0si cheap car insurance new driver wallpaper review
The BMW X3 3.0si might look to you as a crossover SUV, but it actually is not what it looks like. BMW calls it, and its big brother X5 “Sport Activity Vehicles” rather than “Sport Utility Vehicles”. Just as any other BMW car
that you previously have seen, the BMW X3 3.0si also has been designed to be driven and to deliver pleasing driving experience and the good news is that the car delivers very well. for more information or full details about BMW X3 3 0si you can download here
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The BMW X3 3.0si might look to you as a crossover SUV, but it actually is not what it looks like. BMW calls it, and its big brother X5 “Sport Activity Vehicles” rather than “Sport Utility Vehicles”. Just as any other BMW car
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
2013 Ferrari F430 Cars user manual
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Ferrari has cypher for the inferior polar, but if you have worries, ennui, grouchiness, or that enervating tedium that settles in on Sunday afternoons around quaternity o'timekeeper, it has a hot new anovulant, and you won't requirement to phone the debase in the morning.
One fasten pushed for 20 seconds drops the top of the new Ferrari F430 Spider into its lustful disperse of aluminium bodywork. Yes, meet 20 seconds to a new and brighter you! Impoverishment writer? Now try the fix on the control roller, the one that says "Advantage." Short, you center that sonorous purrrrrr, sudden, fat, and intense, equivalent a Bengal someone exploit its viscus scratched. That's a 483-hp, 4.3-liter V-8 tugging on your restraint, so you'd wagerer poorness to run.
First appurtenances stretches out to 8500 rpm, extraordinary to attain your shanks shake. Merchandise wheel should get you 60 mph in virtually 3.6 seconds and a offence conviction in quaternary even. Have the beat downward finished gear, 4th, and ordinal, and ordinal testament turn your scalp cosher off at 186 mph, or so Ferrari claims.
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2011 Chrysler 300 Review
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| The 2011 Chrysler 300. |
This is the second 2011 Chrysler 300 the press fleet folks have sent our way in the past few months. I wrote about the first one for High Gear Medias Carnewser.com a couple of weeks back. That first car came option-free...sporting a price tag $7590 less than the 2011 Dodge Charger reviewed here on TireKicker in late September.
The Carnewser.com piece focused on my trying (and failing) to understand why Chrysler, working to set itself apart as an upscale brand would build and sell such reasonably priced examples of their flagship, the 300.
Since then, though, word has come that Chryslers dropping the ax on the Dodge Grand Caravan. Come 2013, theyll only be selling the Chrysler Town and Country, setting off speculation that once Fiats, Alfa Romeos and Lancia-sourced Chryslers begin appearing in showrooms, the product mix between those brands, Dodge and Jeep may be very different from what we see now.
So lets assume a plan is in the works and assess the 300 on its own merits, absent percieved price crowding with its cousin, the Dodge Charger.
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| The 2011 Chrysler 300 rear view. |
First of all, even in base form. the 2011 Chrysler 300 is drop-dead gorgeous. Its a completely different design from the last generation, relying on subtle cues to tie the two together. The details are superb and the effect sets the 300 apart as the only big American sedan of its kind.
The new Chrysler Pentastar V6 is a revelation...strong, smooth and economical. Even with a five-speed automatic (an 8-speed is on tap for 2012), the EPA says 18 city, 27 highway, and we saw a rock-steady 20 miles per gallon in a week of nothing but city streets.
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| The 2011 Chrysler 300 interior. |
Like example number one, this 300 was the base model, with a base price of $27,170. Unlike the first car, this one had options...but just two. $295 for Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat exterior paint, and another $295 for Customer Preferred Package 27E...Chryslers Uconnect voice command with Bluetooth.
Fold that in with the standard equipment (4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, stability and traction control, brake assist, hill start assist, all the airbags a car can hold, power locks, keyless entry and pushbutton start, 8-way power drivers seat, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, an AM/FM/Sirius/CD/mp3 audio system with 6 speakers and USB and auxilary connections, and dual-zone climate control and while you dont have the pinnacle in luxury, you do have a remarkably equipped, very quiet, comfortable and reasonably quick big sedan for $28,585 with destination charges.
Ive decided to stop worrying about why Chrysler offers this car for so little money. There are people who will be very glad they do.
2011 Chrysler 300
Base price: $27,170.
As tested: $28,585.
Likes: Room, quiet, fuel economy for its class.
Dislikes: Pairing and connecting phones with the Bluetooth system is a lengthy, hit-and-miss proposition.
EPA estimate: 18 mpg city/27 mpg highway.
Monday, May 20, 2013
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Review A Smart Green SUV
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid – Chevy promotes its Tahoe Hybrid as a smart, green SUV that will help save Earth’s resources. As for the other marketing concepts, Chevy’s Tahoe Hybrid was in fact America’s first full-size hybrid SUV. The Tahoe Hybrid is great as a highway Car, taking up the miles with a quiet and smooth ride.
The 2011 Tahoe Hybrid is equipped by a 6.0-liter V8 engine with a pair of 60-kilowatt electric motors placed inside its specialized automatic transmission. They generate 332 hp and 367 lb-ft of torque. The Tahoe Hybrid presents strong, almost smooth performance. It can boost to nearly 30 mph using the electric motors only, while the V8 takes over when necessary at higher speeds and under loads.
The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid’s cabin is virtually similar to that found in the regular Tahoe, which means it offers an enhanced design with high-quality fit and finish. The layout of its controls is simple and easy, and their operation is user-friendly. There’s room for eight, but if you need more seats or places for your big family, the Chevy Traverse crossover has better third-row accommodations.
Suzuki SX4 2010 Review A Strong Rival For The Small Sedan Or Hatchback Shopper
Suzuki SX4 2010 Review - Suzuki SX4 Compact published its top three years ago, this hatchback (saloon and later) is to have a great respect for its spacious interior, nice list of features available on the disk every wheels, easy and affordable pricing behavior. 2010 Suzuki SX4 is the old strategy of offering more money than the segment known stars. All said they were advancing in 2010 SX4 is a strong rival to the small sedan or hatchback shopper. 2010 Suzuki SX4 is certainly worth consideration if you need an affordable car for all time or are simply looking for a cheap but comfortable and feature set of wheels.
2010 Suzuki SX4 is available in sedan or hatchback form. The sedan is available in standard and Sport models, while the tailgate is offered as a basis of "Crossover" and high-end "Sportback. All SX4s Suzuki is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that develops 150 hp and 140 lb-ft of torque. It is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. The SX4 offers a smooth, refined ride quality on most surfaces. big bumps do not care much for suspension, and his character more broken sidewalks are powerful, but quiet.The interior of the Suzuki SX4 has a clean design. Quality of some interior plastics are not as high as in some competitors, though. The SX4 gets high marks for its scope expanded. Leg room can be confined to adults sitting in the back, but the rear seat cushion top provides good thigh support.
Rolls Royce Phantom 2010 Review Stems From A Prestigious Line Of Cars
Rolls-Royce Phantom 2010 Review - Many improvements have certainly earned the position of BMW bought Rolls-Royce, which involve the transfer of operations in Surrey, this plant develops a new brand of the manufacturer and it is true, the selection of a brand new car, which often tends to be the ghost was the first in particular. While parts of the driveline real and what building is that it comes from his father in Bavaria, often the ghost, like its predecessors, it suffers much more complete than a device to measure each one designed to be able to to specific customer needs.
The panels 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is considered to be operated only by also a 6.75-liter V12 engine. Together with 453 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque, speed is simply without any effort. In fact, even at highway speeds just near 70 km / h, according to the engineers RR, the car still offers much more than 70 percent of power in reserve, a little more than sufficient to ensure that you simply can not phantom driver ever need to enter the sweat. Specific Transmission ZF is a very elegant movement - COG exchange is really barely detectable most actual period and optimum torque will be included in the bottom pretty good (lb-ft 431 is certainly available for only 1000 rpm min) There is absolutely no requirement for any form of hunting with special tools.Generally, the interior is actually just a lesson in the quality of personal vehicles, like Rolls-Royce has always been to yet. Wide Wilton carpet, saw the ground special acres of solid Mahogany Flare (one of six hand-selected veneers simply by specialists) and James Bond design as an analog clock on the central part of the special touches special the fact that displays a screen suspicion typical really, really a button and also a cooler hidden mushrooms. when the actual return to seats.Upward is also a true case of crafts in the old meets new technologies. Typical wheel apart from being complete and timely way, housing an air bag comes with a very old world feel of it no doubt helped by simple rim generally very thin.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
2010 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT Review Better Than Anything From The Japanese Midsize Rivalry
2010 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT Review - From the fit and finish for the realization of riding and powertrain, the Chevrolet is definitely on an equal or better than any of the average Japanese rivalry, and are also excellent Ford Fusion. The Malibu is extremely strong, calm, stable and harmonious, easy car to love and enjoy driving. There is obviously no car racing, so that the specifications are different, and for years the standard in this section has been placed by Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. It describes what a vehicle to be an American medium.
From the outside, the style is clean and fresh, with openings in the door wide for easy entry. Inside, the upholstery with suede inserts to give a feeling of great class, and soft-touch materials on the dashboard and doors. The interior also seems quite high, even with a full passenger load. Take soft and pleasant, and shows amazing poise for a family sedan. Finally, the four-cylinder powertrain is nothing to talk about in. He is 6-speed automatic Super smooth and allows the engine to run at just 2,000 rpm at 70 mph.The greatest bane of GMs Malibu is now involved with Honda and Toyota in the world, at least in this segment, the rivalry is true of Hyundai South Korean automaker. The new Sonata hits it and everything else away in almost all classes, in addition to the completion of engine can be.
Nissan Versa 2010 Review Simple And Sensible Small Car
Nissan Versa 2010 Review - If you are looking for a small sedan with a relatively cheap price, the Nissan Versa used as a choice. With costs at around $ 10,000 you get a comfortable car for everyday use. This car is not a luxury and sports, do not expect to get from this car. The attraction of this car is the ride comfort in the city not to waste too much money.
Nissan Versa wrapped inside a soft material, five comfortable seats and cargo area large enough to store things. An advantage of the Nissan Versa is a big space in the back row. This is often a problem for the buyer, but the Nissan Versa is moved to the front. The rest is a standard that the other cars. But the safety features of this car is very good. And he has more of the insurance industry.For smaller cars, Nissan Versa fast enough. In its basic version of the engine has been adopted 1.6-liter four-cylinder that produces 107-hp. Considering that more than offset the Versa offers 1.8-liter 4-cylinder that produces 122-hp. This car can travel 00-60 km / h in 9.1 seconds and a top speed of 113 mph. Overall, the 2010 Nissan Versa is quite satisfactory. By issuing money is not much, you get a small sedan, which is quite nice.
2011 Infiniti M35h Hybrid Review And Picture
2011 Infiniti M35h Hybrid Review And Picture - Infiniti has released its 32-mpg M35h in to the luxurious hybrid-sedan section, an area of interest only somewhat greater compared to market place for vehicles with square wheels. Which has a base price tag of $54,575, the 2011 Infiniti M35h is a minimum of somewhat more affordable compared to Roller and also the Lexus. At its value, the 2011 Infiniti M35h is not likely to promote like hotcakes. Some well-heeled customers thinking about engineering and speaking about getting green will consider house this wonder widget of superior technological innovation, and their neighbors will probably in no way discover.
The 2011 Infiniti M35h’s headline technological innovation, the Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid system, is primarily present in its JATCO-supplied 7-speed automatic. It’s two clutch sets: a dry one involving the engine and electrical motor plus a wet pack aft in the transmission. Just like the engines powering most other hybrids, the 302-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 within the M makes use of Atkinson-cycle valve timing. As with Nissan’s electrical Leaf, the 2011 Infiniti M35h’s lithium-ion battery pack makes use of the company’s proprietary laminated-cell configuration, meaning the cells are rectangular sheets rather than cylinders.
In spite of all of the whiz-bangery heading on below the skin, the 2011 Infiniti M35h seems similar towards the Infiniti M37, other than for its rump badge. Even the wheels will be the exact same. It is a risky maneuver by Infiniti, taking into consideration that a lot of hybrid clients love to promote their greenness, however the organization says customers on this class want to be a lot more subtle.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Dodge Dakota 2010 Review more Crew Cab seat Crate N Go Storage
Dodge Dakota 2010 Review - When the Dodge Dakota was true for the first time in 1987, this bridge between the real space streamlined and larger trucks. In cold weather, however, usually comes with general delay Dakota levels of competition in this regard. This year, the achievement is available on the specific type of shock absorbers and modified sources in order to do much more to a car to date. 2010 Dodge Dakota also could end up being the best option including pickups, but lack the normal reserve including assembly, to meet sloppy and low quality with the strike of completing this thesis. Connected to the engine so hoarse and built, the special 2010 Dodge Dakota is a really good opportunity just to consumers of trucks that otherwise would not need a camera of its size, but its cost base is simply synonymous with high streamlined several other microphones. This type of model Dodge creates his opinion known through its strong external style, striking the tug and driving skills, and therefore attractive interior rooms. exquisite style, without imposing tugs and characteristics of both the promise and then usually the impressive interior room creates Dakota before many other competitors in the current market in general. Truly a Dodge Dakota is so special collection of medium size which gives an energetic rare size trucks with capacity.Actual Dodge Dakota is available after either Extended Cab or Crew Cab body styles all. more cabin types are available in ST and in addition enormous frames Horn (usually a big horn cut, simply called the Lone Star Texas real trim). Dakota ST Crew Cab to provide a real and even large Horn / Lone Star rims, but one should be very strict TRX4 and as a result of pieces Laramie. In general, specialty, and therefore supports the most features Dakota size and therefore its functionality. For 3.7 liter V6 Magnum is simply the normal of each 2010 Dodge Dakota, produces 210 hp and torque to 235 pounds-feet. This is a great V6 is estimated that the 4-speed automatic transmission. ST, Laramie and also enormous Horn / Lone Star are three variants of compensation for these cabins. 4X4 Special types come with the genuine agreement of the road. Several referring to many, but overall the basic TRX4 is very, very 4.7 liter V8 that makes 302-HP and 329 lb-ft of torque. The V8 engine is mated to the 5-speed automatic transmission really. RWD is probably the most common in the Dakota, with four-wheel drive are different (usually referring to the real TRX4). 2010 Dodge Dakota is available that comes with more features to increase ease of assembly and increased accordingly seems. These features of the front suspension also remain impartial and the axis of the rear suspension. The actual Dakota proved amazingly sharp through our lane-change exercise, but its braking operation leaves that a lot to be able to choose to be wanted. Typically the prior year’s suspension delivered truly a hard vehicle and consequently the actual steering had for a numb and so lifeless sense, while within off-road situations, the particular Dakota soldiered referring to unabated.
In particular, in 2010 Dodge Dakota truck really is as a medium is really just to be obtained or made simply of the cabin crew all body styles, each of them is the size of a single bed. In general, the latest edition seems contrary to the precursor including rounded corners. The presence of such external Dodge Dakota is really attractive, comes with sharp edges and whether the ornaments of style. Nice seems that is the real chrome grille with monochromatic or can be finished. Inside, a vision of the interior components and I am budget range. Interior wearing special hard plastic just seems very difficult, however, the black dash in particular refer to the white design that can do it easily can understand. Many internal components are not so similar to some characteristic index of other cars in the particular department, but the cabin is especially large in fact very quiet in the streets, other than to other small trucks. The effective against ordinary seats are incredibly more comfortable, while typically achievable power seats give this wealth of configuration options. Headroom and legs following is sufficient for people aged less than six feet, but users would probably prefer more legroom a little more. It is considered sufficient in the area of storage security tend to be typical large compartment and useful. Special Crew Cab "Crate N Go system of storage behind the seat is really a most sought after and also consists of two foldable plastic crates to hide under the floor during special special rear seat back-up seats.Flip generate funds for things that expose integrated and thus removable cargo companies. Overall quality material would most likely be pretty good with the heart and will therefore help to create their own thought into this section an excellent competitive car.
2011 Cadillac STS Review
Cadillacs upcoming XTS sedan will not only replace the DTS, but the STS as well. Whats an STS? Cant blame you...this is another strong sedan thats been neglected in the marketing department and overshadowed by its smaller (and brilliant) sibling, the CTS.
And thats a shame, too....because while the STS never really got to be the BMW 5-Series killer many had hoped it would be, its a terrific sedan.
Consider the specs: Available in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive...a 3.6-liter V6 engine making 302 horsepower and 272 pounds per foot of torque with a six-speed automatic transmission standard...and an EPA mileage rating of 18 city/27 highway.
But, unlike its big brother DTS, you have to dig a bit to find a big discount over the 5-Series. The entry level 5 (the 528i) starts at $45,050...the lowest-rung STS is $47,280. But the STS has 60 more horsepower. Move to erase that deficit, and youre looking at the 300-horsepower (2 less than the Cad) 535i, and the price tag for that Bimmer is $50,100.
The XTS promises to be quite a car, and, frankly, more of a replacement for the STS than the DTS. The time has come for change. But GMs neglect of upgrades and marketing for the STS deprived a lot of people from discovering this car in its prime...and its dealers of thousands of sales to what would have been satisfied customers.
Renault Megane Renault Sport 250 Cup Review 2010 A Conscious Expression Of Enthusiastic Endeavor
Renault Megane 250 Cup 2010 Review - Renault has been developed to provide Renault Megane current conversions in 2004, and its result, the current Megane R26.R possibly do a track record in car front-wheel drive to create only typically Nurburgring Nordschleife 2008. At the time, especially with the release of third-generation Megane, in particular, there is also a brand new car for the races typically Avenue (or maybe just a race event in a sports car), in particular the Renault Megane Renault 2010 250 Cup is available in both 250 and 250, following hard repetitions Cup, Renault Megane, in particular, reminds us a lot, in particular, Ford Focus RS.Renault Megane typically is certainly very helpful, as are three doors, which is generally optimistic about Renault coupe really support. Real hatchback genes are obvious in appearance this incredible machine, but fails within the company wants to athletic activities, while retaining much of its typical five-door brother. Of course, if that car is certainly a beautiful style and even if the conjecture.
Actual turbo, intercooled, 1,998 cc inline-4 F4Rt engine is almost certainly right, a development of the existing plant of the current stunning R26.R. limited edition The specific use of real, a valve timing and twin-scroll turbo so, the variable cam supporting extension of the actual consumption power curve typical, and if it can make 251 pounds-feet of torque 3000 rpm and 80 per cent of maximum torque is only really get to 1900 rpm. Peak output is actually 247 hp at only 5500 rpm and thus forged pistons and connecting rods are also rising, the typical strain. The gearbox special six-speed manual gives a positive development if a little slow moving.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
2014 BMW 328i sedan review
ECO PRO mode in the 2014 BMW 328i pilots interested teaches how to become knowledgeable and skilled in the use and fuel savings. Depending on the individual driving style can result in fuel savings of up to 20 percent. To motivate the driver, in the ECO PRO obtained extra miles or bonus points are as provided by the computer of the car to the driver.
ECO PRO mode uses the engine management software to adjust the output characteristics of the engine, upshift in automatic transmission are performed more efficiently and allowed to stay in a higher gear. On vehicles with manual transmission, the change recommendations resulting speed value.
In the 2014 BMW 328i were concerned that small is the next generation of large motors. A powerful inline four-cylinder engine Twin Power Turbo 2.0-liter, 240-horsepower engine that generates 260 lb-ft of torque at just 1250 rpm, for a powerful thrust that is activated from the beginning and continues all the way to 4800 rpm. A lightweight car winning system includes injection: direct High Precision Injection, double-VANOS and Valvetronic technologies. Their dynamic behavior is only matched by the spectacular fuel efficiency, which will take you farther on every gallon of gasoline.
The 2014 BMW 328i allows you to include a sports transmission Optional 8 speed automatic that will help you generate maximum use of the optimum rev range, significantly reducing fuel consumption and increase comfort. The 2014 328i 3 Series and all combined with the Auto Start Stop. Thus, the vehicle provides greater dynamism and ride comfort combined with reduced fuel consumption and emissions.
This system continually adjusts and the steering ratio and steering force to adapt to driving style. The relationship between leadership and management support is constantly adjusted according to the movement direction. So you can enjoy more agility on winding roads, more safety at high speeds, and flexibility when parking.
The Comfort Access system offers an even greater degree of convenience: keyless access to your car is something that will relieve life. Simply turn the key in your pocket or anywhere in the body, this allows you to open the doors by touching the handle. Now you can also open the trunk when the arms are full of groceries or luggage by just moving your foot under the rear bumper center.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
2013 BMW M6 Review
The new M6 comes with a V8 twin-turbo 4.4-liter in aluminum direct injection. This is capable of producing 560 HP (@ 6,000 rpm) and 500 lb-ft (@ 1,500 RPM) transferred to the rear wheels. BMW claims that fuel consumption levels ranging from 14 mpg in the city and 20 on the highway.
The 2013 BMW M6 has an automatic transmission-DCT 7-speed sequential helping propel it from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds. The ability to operate such transmission through metal paddles behind the steering wheel again not only allows the driver to get full control of it, but it shows the speed and effectiveness of such transmission.
Standard features on the 2013 M6 is quite complete with alloy wheels 19 ", adjustable suspension, sunroof, adaptive xenon headlights automatically, electrically folding exterior mirrors with heating, automatic wipers, parking sensors front and rear, system automatic climate control 2 zone independent, refractive leather interior, 16 position adjustments and memory for the front seats, power-adjustable vertical and telescopic steering wheel and carbon fiber veneer inside.
Its attachments include standard electronic interface system BMW iDrive, Bluetooth, rear camera, navigation system and audio system with surround sound, CD player, satellite radio and integration for USB / iPod. Furthermore features suspension tuning options, transmission, steering and engine management depending on the driver prefer at different times.
The base price of the new M6 is $ 106.995 (including destination charge) and the options range from a convertible version for $ 113.100, ceramic brakes for $ 8,500 (worth), the Executive Package that brings LED headlamps, soft closing of the doors, and heating for the steering wheel, windshield projector, and massager for the front seats and integration for smartphones. Another is the Driver Assistance Package which includes high intensity lights automatic warning system invasion and blind spot lane, speed limit information and a series of cameras that provide views into corners and around the car.
Individual options are 20-inch wheels, premium sound system from Bang & Olufsen, ventilated front seats, night vision detection patones, variety of leathers for the interior materials and different types of wood inside.
Our driving experience left us with a nice taste in the mouth. In the category of sports coupe + $ 100,000 BMW has a representative very competitive when compared with the Jaguar XKR and Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
1967 Chevrolet Camaro Review Popular Muscle Car
The Camaro was more than just an answer to the Mustang, which was an instant icon that captured the attention of the car market oriented young pony. Derived from a French word meaning "comrade" or "friend" Camaro was quickly recognized as a friendly word for sports car buyers looking for value. With its elegant lines and a long list of luxury and performance options, the new car was a hit with the audience.
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| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS-red-Front Left View |
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| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS-Black-Front Left View |
All-new Camaro, semi-unified chassis became the basis for a variety of suspensions of performance and power plants. Wrapped around a body frame was destined to become a classic. The timeless time, a short deck design epitomized the concept of a pony car, and was perhaps the most fluid and change without disturbing the subject. Pages of options and upgrade packages, such as RS and SS, buyers allowed to build, literally, custom car listings from dealers option.
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| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS |
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| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS-Black-Rear Right View |
Right out the gate, the Camaro can be powered with anything from a six cylinder to a large block of 396, but the buying public took a while to warm up the notion that a pony car can also be fast. Most F-bodies were ordered with a small-block 327 or 350 new, which easily held off Ford 289, and made excellent foundation for street performance. The mid-year introduction of 302-powered Z/28 reached an almost ideal combination of power and weight to the overall performance, and immediately began tearing the SCCA Trans Am circuit.
For die-hard horsepower enthusiasts, word traveled quickly that the Camaro had a terror straight into circulation. Big-block Camaro immediately began driving legends like Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins to victories in Super Stock drag strips across the country, and pilots of the weekend followed their lead. Recognizing an untapped market performance, as Dana Chevrolet dealer, Yenko Nickey and soon created some legends of their own, sliding under 427 engines Rat Camaro hoods before sending them out the door.
For die-hard horsepower enthusiasts, word traveled quickly that the Camaro had a terror straight into circulation. Big-block Camaro immediately began driving legends like Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins to victories in Super Stock drag strips across the country, and pilots of the weekend followed their lead. Recognizing an untapped market performance, as Dana Chevrolet dealer, Yenko Nickey and soon created some legends of their own, sliding under 427 engines Rat Camaro hoods before sending them out the door.
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| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS-black-Front Left View |
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| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS-white-Front View |
The 1967 Camaro Z/28 had no external emblems. (They were introduced in 1968) However, the owners can always add aftermarket emblems of their 1967 cars. The result of this lack of badges meant the only track on the 1967 Camaro Z28 is the dual stripes that go down the hood and deck lid.
GM-developed energy-absorbing steering column and wheel were introduced. In 1967, Elliot M. "Pete" Such was the general manager of Chevrolet Motor Division. It was a good year for the Camaro as production of 220,906 cars were made in the model year. Which represented 2.9% of total U.S. industry. The total included 58.761 6-cylinder (I-6) cars and 162,145 V8 engine-powered Camaro. Industry trade journals reported that 154,698 Camaro factory were built in Norwood, Ohio, and 65,008 were made in a Camaro factory in Van Nuys (Los Angeles), California. In addition, trade journals showed 1,200 Camaro "produced" in an assembly plant in Bloomfield, New Jersey.
GM-developed energy-absorbing steering column and wheel were introduced. In 1967, Elliot M. "Pete" Such was the general manager of Chevrolet Motor Division. It was a good year for the Camaro as production of 220,906 cars were made in the model year. Which represented 2.9% of total U.S. industry. The total included 58.761 6-cylinder (I-6) cars and 162,145 V8 engine-powered Camaro. Industry trade journals reported that 154,698 Camaro factory were built in Norwood, Ohio, and 65,008 were made in a Camaro factory in Van Nuys (Los Angeles), California. In addition, trade journals showed 1,200 Camaro "produced" in an assembly plant in Bloomfield, New Jersey.
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| 1967 Chevy Camaro Wheel Drive-Interior |
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| 1967 Chevy Camaro Interior |
According to sources Camaro Brand Manager Scott Settlemire, these 1,200 cars were actually units produced at the Norwood factory and shipped to a location near Bloomfield (possibly Little Ferry) where they were "knocked down" for shipment overseas. This means that the total number of cars built in Norwood was actually 155,898. Camaro sales for the year 1967, reached 205,816 (2.7% of the industry) in 1967 compared with 46,758 (0.6%) in the fall of 1966, shortly after he was first introduced.
The March 1967 edition of "Road & Track" magazine featured a road test of a Camaro RS (Rally Sport) Sport Coupe with the 327-cid 275-hp V8 engine, 4-speed manual transmission and rear axle ratio 7.3: 1. He did 0-30 mph in 3.7 Mon, 00 to 60 mph in 9.1 Mon and the quarter mile in 16.9 seconds. at 87 mph. The May 1967 edition of "Motor Trend" magazine road tested a Camaro Z28 coupe with the 302-cid 290-hp V8 engine and four-speed manual transmission. He made 00 to 60 mph in 7.0 Mon and the quarter mile in 14.8 seconds. to 96 mph. The magazine noted that this engine was "rumored to bring more than 400 hp faithful to the starting line." He also pointed out that the Z28 ran a slower tempo than a 0-60 mph (Super Sport) 396-cid Camaro SS, but increasingly fast quarter mile.
The 1967 Camaro convertible RS/SS-396 was selected to pace the Indianapolis 500 Mile race. A total of 104 similar convertibles were built for use "official" in the great race. Camaro front sub-frame was large enough to keep the engines big block Chevy V8 as the 396-cid V8 Turbo-.Jet. This meant that the 427-cid V8 engines could also be accommodated and a small number of 1967 Camaros were converted to 427 power by Yenko Chevrolet of Cannonsburg, Pa., Mickey Chevrolet Chicago, Bill Thomas of Anaheim, California (who worked in Mickey connection with Chevrolet), and Baldwin Motion Performance, New York.
The March 1967 edition of "Road & Track" magazine featured a road test of a Camaro RS (Rally Sport) Sport Coupe with the 327-cid 275-hp V8 engine, 4-speed manual transmission and rear axle ratio 7.3: 1. He did 0-30 mph in 3.7 Mon, 00 to 60 mph in 9.1 Mon and the quarter mile in 16.9 seconds. at 87 mph. The May 1967 edition of "Motor Trend" magazine road tested a Camaro Z28 coupe with the 302-cid 290-hp V8 engine and four-speed manual transmission. He made 00 to 60 mph in 7.0 Mon and the quarter mile in 14.8 seconds. to 96 mph. The magazine noted that this engine was "rumored to bring more than 400 hp faithful to the starting line." He also pointed out that the Z28 ran a slower tempo than a 0-60 mph (Super Sport) 396-cid Camaro SS, but increasingly fast quarter mile.
The 1967 Camaro convertible RS/SS-396 was selected to pace the Indianapolis 500 Mile race. A total of 104 similar convertibles were built for use "official" in the great race. Camaro front sub-frame was large enough to keep the engines big block Chevy V8 as the 396-cid V8 Turbo-.Jet. This meant that the 427-cid V8 engines could also be accommodated and a small number of 1967 Camaros were converted to 427 power by Yenko Chevrolet of Cannonsburg, Pa., Mickey Chevrolet Chicago, Bill Thomas of Anaheim, California (who worked in Mickey connection with Chevrolet), and Baldwin Motion Performance, New York.
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| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Interior |
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| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS Interior |
Camaro is built on the model year, 56.2% had automatic transmission, 21.5% had a 4-speed manual transmission, 26.6% were equipped with an I-6 (inline 6-cylinder) engine and 73.4% were equipped with a V8 engine.
78.8% had an AM radio, 2.8% had an AM / FM radio, a clock was 18.2%, 12.8% had air conditioning, 3.6% had a tilt steering wheel, 41.7% had power steering, 8.3% had power drum brakes, 6.7% had disc brakes, 2.2% had power side windows, front seats were 97%, 23.7% had a vinyl roof, 63% were white side tires, 37.1% had a tinted windshield (only), 15.7% had all tinted glass, dual exhaust was 16.3%, 14.4% had a limited slip differential , 67.9% had wheel covers and 0.1% had cruise control.
A total of 204,862 new Camaro was registered in calendar year 1967, compared with 41,100 in calendar year 1966. 1967 Camaro SS 350 package (RPO Z27) Chevrolet dealer cost $ 152 and retails for $ 210.65. In 1967 RS package (Rally Sport) (RPO Z22) Chevrolet dealers cost $ 76 and sold for $ 105.35.
78.8% had an AM radio, 2.8% had an AM / FM radio, a clock was 18.2%, 12.8% had air conditioning, 3.6% had a tilt steering wheel, 41.7% had power steering, 8.3% had power drum brakes, 6.7% had disc brakes, 2.2% had power side windows, front seats were 97%, 23.7% had a vinyl roof, 63% were white side tires, 37.1% had a tinted windshield (only), 15.7% had all tinted glass, dual exhaust was 16.3%, 14.4% had a limited slip differential , 67.9% had wheel covers and 0.1% had cruise control.
A total of 204,862 new Camaro was registered in calendar year 1967, compared with 41,100 in calendar year 1966. 1967 Camaro SS 350 package (RPO Z27) Chevrolet dealer cost $ 152 and retails for $ 210.65. In 1967 RS package (Rally Sport) (RPO Z22) Chevrolet dealers cost $ 76 and sold for $ 105.35.
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