Saturday, February 21, 2009

2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S

Maserati Quattroporte
2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S front view
Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S side view
Maserati Quattroporte Sport
2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S behind view
Maserati Quattroporte Sport interior
2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S interior

Base price $138,000 (est)
Vehicle layout Front-engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 4.7L/433-hp/361-lb-ft DOHC 32-valve V-8
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Curb weight 4400 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase 120.6 in
Length x width x height 200.7 x 74.6 x 56.6 in
0-60 mph 5.1 sec (mfr est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 11/18 mpg
CO2 emissions 1.46 lb/mile

2008 Maserati GranTurismo

2008 Maserati GranTurismo
2008 Maserati GranTurismo front view
Maserati GranTurismo
Maserati GranTurismo behind view
Maserati GranTurismo
Maserati GranTurismo side view
Maserati GranTurismo Interior
2008 Maserati GranTurismo Interior

Base price $114,650
Vehicle layout Front-engine, RWD, 4-pass, 2-door, coupe
Engine 4.2L/400-hp/339-lb-ft DOHC 32-valve V-8
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Curb weight 4150 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase 115.8 in
Length x width x height 192.2 x 72.7 x 53.3 in
0-60 mph 5.1 sec (mfr est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 11 / 16 mpg
CO2 emissions 1.52 lb/mile

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

2008 Lotus Elise Supercharged Views

2008 Lotus Elise Supercharged
2008 Lotus Elise Supercharged Front view

2008 Lotus Elise
2008 Lotus Elise behind view
2008 Lotus Elise Interior
2008 Lotus Elise Interior

2010 Lincoln MKZ Views

2010 Lincoln MKZ
2010 Lincoln MKZ front view
2010 Lincoln MKZ
2010 Lincoln MKZ Behind view
2010 Lincoln MKZ Interior
2010 Lincoln MKZ Interior

Vehicle Layout Front engine, FWD and AWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 3.5L/263-hp 249 lb-ft/ DOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission 6-speed automatic
0-60 mph 7.1 sec (mfr est)
EPA City/Hwy fuel econ 17-18/24-28 mpg (est)
CO2 Emissions 0.90-0.99 lb/mile (est)
On Sale In U.S. Spring 2009

Friday, February 13, 2009

2008 Lexus IS F

2008 Lexus IS F
2008 Lexus IS F front view
Lexus IS F
2008 Lexus IS F behind view
2008 Lexus IS F Interior
2008 Lexus IS F Interior

Drivetrain layout Front engine, RWD
Engine type 90 V-8, aluminum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 303.2 cu in/4969 cc
Compression ratio 11.8:1
Power (SAE net) 416 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 371 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Redline 6800 rpm
Weight to power 9.2 lb/hp
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Axle/final-drive ratios 2.94:1/2.01:1
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 13.6:1
Turns lock-to-lock 2.9
Brakes, f;r 14.2-in vented disc; 13.6-in vented disc; ABS
Wheels, f;r 8.0 x 19; 9.0 x 19 in, forged aluminum
Tires, f;r 225/40R19, 255/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 107.5 in
Track, f/r 61.4/59.6 in
Length x width x height 183.5 x 71.5 x 55.7 in
Turning circle 33.5 ft
Curb weight 3817 lb
Weight dist, f/r 54/46%
Seating capacity 5
Headroom, f/r 37.2/36.7 in
Legroom, f/r 43.9/30.6 in
Shoulder room, f/r 54.4/52.7 in
Cargo volume 13.3 cu ft

2008 Jaguar XKR Views

2008 Jaguar XKR
2008 Jaguar XKR front view
2008 Jaguar XKR
2008 Jaguar XKR side view
Jaguar XKR
2008 Jaguar XKR behind view
2008 Jaguar XKR Interior
2008 Jaguar XKR Interior

Drivetrain layout Front engine, RWD
Engine type Supercharged 90-degree V-8, alum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 257.0 cu in/4211 cc
Compression ratio 9.1:1
Power (SAE NET) 420 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque (SAE NET) 413 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline 6500 rpm
Weight to power 8.7 lb/hp
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Axle/final ratios 3.31:1/2.28:1
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 17.1:1
Turns lock-to-lock 2.8
Brakes, f;r 14.0-in vented disc; 12.8-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels 9.0 x 20 in; 9.5 x 20 in, cast aluminum
Tires 255/35R20 97Y; 285/30R20 99Y, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 108.3 in
Track, f/r 59.2/59.0 in
Length x width x height 188.6 x 74.5 x 52.0 in
Turning circle 36.2 ft
Curb weight 3671 lb
Weight dist., f/r 54/46%
Seating capacity 4
Headroom, f/r 37.4/33.3 in
Legroom, f/r 43.0/23.7 in
Shoulder room, f/r 55.2/51.5 in
Cargo volume 10.6 cu ft

2009 Jaguar XF Views

2009 Jaguar XF
2009 Jaguar XF Front Views
2009 Jaguar XF view
2009 Jaguar XF side views
2009 Jaguar XF Interior
2009 Jaguar XF Interior

Base price $56,000-$65,000 (est)
Vehicle layout Front engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 4.2L/300-hp/310-lb-ft DDHC 32-valve V-8; 4.2L/420-hp/408-lb-ft supercharged DDHC 52-valve V-8
Transmissions 6-speed automatic
Curb weight 4000-4200 lb (mfr)
Length x width x height 195.3 x 73.9 x 57.5 in
0-60 mph 5.2-6.3 sec (mfr est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 17-18 / 23-26 mpg (est)
CO2 emissions 0.93-1.01 lb/mile (est)

2009 Infiniti G37 S Views

2009 Infiniti G37 S
2009 Infiniti G37 S Side View
2009 Infiniti G37 S Views
2009 Infiniti G37 S front Views
2009 Infiniti G37 S Interior
2009 Infiniti G37 S Interior

Base price $34,000 (est)
Price as tested $41,000 (est)
Drivetrain Front engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 3.7L/328-hp/269-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission 7-speed automatic
Curb weight 3702 lb
Wheelbase 112.2 in
Length x width x height 187.0 x 69.8 x 57.2 in
0-60 mph 5.0 sec
Quarter mile 13.5 sec @ 105.3 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 110 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.90 g
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 18/26 mpg
CO2 emissions 0.93 lb/mile

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

2008 Hyundai Sonata Views

Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Sonata
2008 Hyundai Sonata
2008 Hyundai Sonata behind views
Hyundai Sonata Interior
Hyundai Sonata Interior

Base Price $18,795 (GLS I-4) - $26,345 (Limited V-6)
Vehicle layout Front engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
Engine 2.4L/172-hp/168-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4; 3.3L/249-hp/229-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission 5-speed (I-4 only); 5-speed automatic (I-4 and V-6)
Curb weight (dist f/r) 3350 lb (I-4 auto, mfr)
Wheelbase 107.4 in
Length x width x height 188.9 x 72.1 x 58.0 in
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 22/32 (I-4)/19/29 (V-6) mpg
CO2 emmisions 0.76-0.86 lb/mile

2009 Hummer H3T Views

2009 Hummer H3T
2009 Hummer H3T
2009 Hummer H3T views
2009 Hummer H3T views
2009 Hummer H3T interior
2009 Hummer H3T Interior

Base Price $33,000-$40,000 (est)
Vehicle layout Front engine, 4WD, 5-pass, 4-door pickup
Engine 3.7L/242-hp*/242-lb-ft* DOHC 20-valve I-5; 5.3L/300-hp*/320*-lb-ft OHV 16-valve V-8
Transmission 5-speed manual; 4-speed auto
Curb weight (dist f/r) 4900 lb (mfr est)
Wheelbase 134.2 in
Length x width x height 210.3 x 85.1 x 72.2 in
0-60 mph 9.0 sec (MT est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 13-14/16-18 mpg (est)
CO2 emissions 1.25-1.37 lb/mile (est)

Saturday, February 7, 2009

2009 Honda Civic Views

2009 Honda Civic
2009 Honda Civic
2009 Honda Civic view
2009 Honda Civic Side View
2009 Honda Civic dashboard
2009 Honda Civic Dashboard

Base Price $15,205
Vehicle layout Front engine, FWD, 5-pass sedan, 4-pass coupe
Engine 1.8L/140-hp/128-lb-ft SOHC 16-valve I-4; 1.3L/110-hp/123-lb-ft 8-valve SOHC I-4 plus 15 kilowatt electric motor; 2.0L/197-hp/139-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4
Transmission 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 6-speed manual; CVT
Curb Weight 2588-2954 lbs (mfr)
Wheelbase 104.3-106.3 in
Length x width x height 175.5-177.3 x 68.9-69 x 55-56.5 in
Headroom, f/r 37.8-39.4/34.7-37.4 in
Legroom, f/r 42.2-42.6/30.3-34.6 in
Shoulder room, f/r 53.6-53.9/52.1-52.3 in
Cargo Volume 11.5-12 in
EPA City/Hwy Econ 21-40/29-45 mpg
CO2 Emissions 0.46-0.81 lb/mile

Friday, February 6, 2009

2008 Honda S2000 CR Views

2008 Honda S2000 CR
2008 Honda S2000 CR
2008 Honda S2000 CR view
2008 Honda S2000 CR views
2008 Honda S2000 CR interior
2008 Honda S2000 CR Interior

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Views

2008 Honda Accord EX-L
2008 Honda Accord EX-L side view
2008 Honda Accord EX-L
2008 Honda Accord EX-L
2008 Honda Accord EX-L dashboard
2008 Honda Accord EX-L dashboard

Months/miles in service 9/16,317
Avg econ/CO2 21.5 mpg/0.90 lb/mi
Unresolved problems None
Maintenance cost $131.37 (2 oil change/inspection/rotate tires)
Normal-wear cost $241.92 (replace rear brake pads, resurface rear brake rotors)

2009 Ford Escape Views

2009 Ford Escape
2009 Ford Escape
2009 Ford Escape view
2009 Ford Escape views
2009 Ford Escape interior
2009 Ford Escape interior

Base Price $19,750 (MT est.)
Vehicle layout Front engine, FWD or AWD, 5-pass, 4-door sport/utility
Engine 2.5L/171-hp/171 lb-ft. DOHC 16-valve I-4; 3.0-liter/240-hp/223 lb-ft. DOHC 24-valve V-6/2.5L/153-hp/136 lb-ft. DOHC 16-valve I-4 w/Atkinson cycle hybrid system, 94-hp AC synchronous motor
Transmission 5-speed manual (four-cylinder only), 6-speed automatic (four or V-6), CVT (hybrid only)
Curb weight (dist f/r) 3300 - 3850 lbs (mfg.)
Wheelbase 103.1
Length x width x height 174.7 x 71.1 x 70.0 in.
0-60 mph 8.7 sec. (mfg est, V-6)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 18/23 - 34/30 mpg (mfg est.)

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

2008 Ford Explorer Views

2008 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Explorer view
2008 Ford Explorer views
2008 Ford Explorer dashboard
2008 Ford Explorer dashboard

Base Price $26,495-$33,055
Vehicle layout Front engine, RWD and AWD, 5- or 7-pass, 4-door SUV
Engine 4.0L/210-hp/254-lb-ft SOHC 12-valve V-6; 4.6L/292-hp/300-lb-ft SOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission 5-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic
Curb weight 4436-4790 lbs (mfr)
Weight dist., f/r 53/47 RWD; 54/56 4WD (mfr)
Wheelbase 113.7 in
Length x width x height 193.4 x 73.7 x 72.8 in
Headroom, f/m/r 39.8/38.7/37.4 in
Legroom, f/m/r 42.4/36.9/34.9 in
Shoulder room, f/m/r 59/58.9/53.1 in
Cargo vol behind f/m/r, 5-seat; 7-seat 85.8/45.1/- cu ft; 83.7/43.9/13.6 cu ft
EPA City/Hwy Econ 13-14/19-20 mpg
CO2 Emissions 1.20-1.28 lb/mile

2009 Ford Flex Views

2009 Ford Flex Views
2009 Ford Flex Views
2009 Ford Flex
2009 Ford Flex Up Views
2009 Ford Flex front
2009 Ford Flex front view
2009 Ford Flex dashboard
2009 Ford Flex dashboard
Base Price $28,995-$37,255
Vehicle layout Front engine, FWD/AWD, 6- or 7-pass, 4-door wagon
Engine 3.5L/262-hp/248 lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Curb weight (dist f/r) 4450-4650 lb (mfr)
Wheelbase 117.8 in
Length x width x height 201.8 x 79.9 x 68.0 in
0-60 mph 7.5-8.5 sec (MT est)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ 16-17/22-24 mpg
CO2 emmisions 0.99-1.06 lb/mi