Nissan Altima Coupe (2008)
Nissan Altima Coupe (2008)
The 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe is obviously much more than an Altima sedan minus two doors. Its sleek fastback shape brings to mind the Infiniti G35 coupe, the Nissan 350Z and the recent Nissan GT-R concept car. It aims to do battle with the Honda Accord Coupe and Toyota Solara, which is the coupified version of the Camry.
Peugeot 207 SW (2008)
Peugeot 207 SW (2008) review
Standard equipment on all models includes: power steering, driver / passenger and side airbags, curtain airbags, remote control central locking with deadlocks, three rear three-point inertia reel seat belts, “one touch” electric front / rear windows, two thirds / one third split folding rear seat, steering column adjustable for reach and rake, radio / single CD player, passenger seat height adjustment, driver seat height adjustment, body-coloured door mirrors, ABS with EBFD and EBA, trip computer, electrically operated / heated door mirrors, manual air conditioning, front fog lights, aluminium roof rails, Cielo glass panoramic roof with electric sunblind, opening rear tailgate glass, 16” Outdoor alloy wheels, Sports front seats, leather steering wheel/gear knob, Narbonnais grey wheel arch extensions / sill mouldings, washable floor mats and dark tinted rear side glass / tailgate glass.
TechArt Porsche Cayenne Magnum (2008)
TechArt Porsche Cayenne Magnum Review
The TECHART Magnum rear apron with integrated diffuser reduces lift on the rear axle and provides the perfect backdrop for the TECHART stainless-steel sport exhaust system with two chrome tailpipes on either side.
The body conversion can be rounded out with moldings for front and rear lights, as well as with a new hood that features two air outlets that optimize heat balance in the engine bay.
The Magnum also features custom-tailored wheels and tires. The largest possible version features TECHART Formula II light-alloy wheels in size 10.5Jx22 in front and in size 11,5Jx22 in the rear. For optimal tires TECHART chose ContiCrossContact UHP tires in sizes 295/30 ZR 22 and 335/25 ZR 22, which are approved on the Cayenne for a top speed of 300 km/h.
proton Gen 2
Engines and Transmissions
The Proton GEN-2 is available with a choice of either a 1.3 (hatchback only) or 1.6 litre 16v Lotus developed CamPro petrol engine. All manual transmission models have a five-speed gearbox and a four-speed automatic option is available on 1.6 models.
Underneath the bonnet is a CamPro 4-cylinder 16v Multi-Point Injection engine developed in collaboration with Lotus. As you'd expect from a company that designs and builds high performance cars, this is an engine that packs a serious punch; with the 1.6 range delivering a max speed of up to 118mph, with 110bhp and 109lb/ft of torque.
Testing of the engine was conducted on both engine rigs and dynamometers as well as on the road with running prototypes already having completed rigorous tests all around the globe and accumulating more than 27,000 hours.
While the main proving ground for the CamPro was Malaysia, the engine has been put through the hot and engine onboard diagnostic tests in Australia. Hot and high altitude testing was conducted in Spain, high speed testing run at Millbrook in the United Kingdom and cold weather testing conducted in Sweden. A HVAC cooling test was also performed on the GEN-2 in Japan as Proton and Lotus engineers worked to create an engine designed for reliability, durability, longevity, fuss free and affordable maintenance, and performance.
Impreza WRX STI
Impreza WRX STI specification
Standard Features:
* 305-hp 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine
* 290 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm
* Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
* MPG: (manual) 17 city / 23 highway^
* 18 x 8.5-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
* Brembo® performance brake system
* STI high-performance-tuned exhaust system with quad stainless-steel outlets
* High-performance sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension
* XM® or SIRIUS™ satellite radio capability
* 80-watt 10-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WMA capability and SRS Circle Surround Automotive™ audio enhancement
* Auxiliary audio jack
* STI-design instrumentation with aluminum gauge trim rings, center-mounted tachometer, gauge needles full-sweep on start-up and adjustable tachometer red-line warning with audible indicator
* Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons
* STI-design front seats with fixed integrated head restraints and embroidered STI logos
new car review - Suzuki Splash
Suzuki Splash specification
Model Reviewed
Suzuki Splash 1.2 GLS+
Body Type
5-Door Hatchback
Colour
Grey
Performance ~ manufacturers figures
0 - 62 mph
12.3 Seconds
Top Speed
109 mph
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol
new car review - Toyota Sequoia
Toyota Sequoia specification
4.7-liter DOHC 32-valve i-FORCE V8 with VVT-i; 273 hp @ 5400 rpm; 314 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm
5.7 DOHC 32-valve i-FORCE V8 with dual independent VVT-i; 381 hp @ 5600 rpm; 401 lb. - ft. @ 3600 rpm
Front high-mounted coil-spring independent double-wishbone front suspension with low-pressure gas-filled shock absorbers and hollow stabilizer bar; rear coil-spring independent double-wishbone with low-pressure gas-filled shock absorbers and hollow stabilizer bar
new car review - Volkswagen Passat CC 2009
Volkswagen Passat CC 2009 specification
Base Price
$27,000-$40,000 (est)
Vehicle layout
Front-engine, FWD/AWD, 4-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine
2.0L/200-hp (est)/207-lb-ft (est) turbocharged DOHC 16-valve I-4 , 3.6L/280-hp (est)/265-lb-ft (est) DOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission
6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Curb weight (dist f/r)
3400-3900 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Length x width x height
188.9 x 73.1 x 56.0 in
0-60 mph
6.6 - 7.4 sec (mfr est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ
16-20 / 24-29 mpg (est)
CO2 emmisions
0.83-1.03 lb/mile (est)
On sale in U.S.
September 2008
new car review
Volkswagen Passat CC 2009 specification
new car review - Volvo C30 DRIVe 2009
Volvo C30 DRIVe 2009 specification
2009 Volvo C30 Handling
2009 Volvo C30 Performance
2009 Volvo C30 Handling
new car review - Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 2009
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 2009 specification
Brakes & Tires
Front Suspension 245/35
Rear Suspension 285/35
Engine
Displacement cu in (cc) 4700 cc
Horsepower 450 CV at 7.000 rpm
Maximum Torque 7.500 rpm
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM N/A
Transmission 6-Speed F1
Type 4.7-liter V8 engine
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Height N/A
Length N/A
Wheelbase N/A
Width N/A
Performance
0-60 mph N/A
Top Speed mph (km/h) N/A
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Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 2009 specification
new car review - Acura TL 2009
Acura TL 2009 spec
2009 Acura TL Performance
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3,471 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 89.0 mm bore, 93.0 mm stroke, 11.0 compression ratio, overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder J35A3
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Premium unleaded fuel 91
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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17.1 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 14.2
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Power: 209 kW , 280 HP SAE @ 6,200 rpm; 254 ft lb , 344 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
new car review
Acura TL 2009 spec
new car review - Acura RL 2009
Acura RL 2009 spec
EPA Classification
Mid-Size
ENGINE
Engine Type
Gas V6
Displacement
3.7L/224
Fuel System
PGM-FI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
271 @ 5000
TRANSMISSION
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Trans Type
5
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.61
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07
Fourth Gear Rato (:1)
0.69
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.49
Reverse Ratio (:1)
1.89
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.53
MILEAGE
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22
ELECTRICAL
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
COOLING SYSTEM
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.1
WEIGHT INFORMATION
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4083
TRAILERING
SUSPENSION
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.18
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.75
BRAKES
Brake Type
Power
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 x - TBD -
TIRES
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18
WHEELS
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
STEERING
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
FUEL TANK
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.4
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in)
110.2
Length, Overall (in)
195.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.7
Height, Overall (in)
57.2
Tread Width, Front (in)
62.0
Tread Width, Rear (in)
62.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS
Trunk Volume
13.1
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Acura RL 2009 spec
