Tuesday, August 16, 2011

D3 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon First Test review

Crushing. That's an apt description for this heavily modified Cadillac CTS-V Wagon. Calculating the theoretical 15% drive train loss of roughly equates to tire-punishing figures of 740 horsepower and 775 lb-ft.
Updates include a new intake; a supercharger pulley kit That includes a harmonic dampener, boost pulley, idler pulley, and crank bolt; new spark plugs and plug wires; plus the requisite performance ECU remp.

Slightly Wider than stock - 265mm wide up front, 295mm wide at the rear - these Provide the ridiculous levels of grip Necessary to put the equally ridiculous level of power to the Pavement.
Despite the sticky rubber, new springs, stiffer anti-roll bars, and chassis bracing, D3's creation Practically matched bone-stock our long-termed. Testing director Kim Reynolds noted strange behavior During front-end testing as well as a clunk from the rear end.

Because of the substantially lowered ride height and chassis bracing, the car scraped at the slightest provocation. In all, D3 threw $ 14.202 worth of moods onto this car. That shaves $ 2,019 off the cost, resulting in a $ 12.183 bill for the cooling, engine, tire, and brake upgrades.


The modification costs about $ 14,000 for the D3 Cadillac CTS Wagon
From the specs, We already Knew That the D3 Cadillac CTS Wagon Will eat the stock 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon for lunch. So, how much is the D3 2011 Cadillac CTS Wagon faster?

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque First Drive review

Imagine what Barton would think of the new 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover Range Rover is now pushing as a sub-brand That produces trendy toys, while Land Rover will of proper focus on more practical vehicles. Sees the Land Rover LR2 as a rival to the Volkswagen Tiguan, while the Evoque is more of an Audi Q5 competitors. If you want safe and elegant design, Land Rover figures you'll just buy an Audi. At 171.5 inches, the Evoque is Nearly 17 inches shorter than a Range Rover Sport and 10.7 inches shorter than a Q5. Sometime around the face-lift of the Range Rover Sport, Land Rover, discovered how to do interiors. Inside, the Evoque feels like a proper Range Rover.
There is nothing cut-rate about the Evoque's engine either. Land Rover claims it weighs 88 pounds less than the 3.2-liter inline-6 ​​it replaces and develops a healthy 237 horsepower at 5.500 rpm and 251 pound-feet of torque at 1.750 rpm. Land Rover reckons it's good for zero to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds, the which feels about right. That Land Rover claims more than 60 percent of the parts in its 2.2-liter turbo diesel have either been replaced or redesigned for its debut in the Evoque and the Jaguar XF.
The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is built around a steel Monologue, but the carmaker's engineers have worked hard to minimize the mass. In Europe, Land Rover, Will offer a front-wheel-drive Evoque fitted with the diesel engine, but all Evoques for the U.S. Will have an all-wheel-drive system with an electronically controlled center coupling Haled. In "Dynamic" also trim the Evoque Will Boast That's Adaptive Dynamics system features continuously variable dampers Magnetite just like the ZR1 Corvette and Ferrari 599.
Land Rover describes the Evoque as "offering all-weather, all-surface capability, the which is a hallmark of the brand." Compared with most fashion-focused SUVs, the Evoque packs some significant off-road toys. It's hard to Imagine That Land Rover, starting with a clean sheet of paper instead of the LR2 platform, would have created an SUV quite as small as the Evoque. With a base price of $ 44.995 for the coupe, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Nearly Evoque is playing in the same league as the midsize LR4, not to mention any number of compact luxury Rivals.

2014 Ford Mustang Concept Car Design

Ford Mustang finally is taking its iconic Mustang overseas. Aging drag racers WHO Argued for the live axle's stoplight launch advantages gave Ford a handy excuse for the cost-cutting. Things Ford has done amazing with the live rear axle, but that technology's days are past. Reviving an existing suspension design Will allow Ford to evolve the Mustang platform rather than start from scratch.
As the 50th Anniversary model develops, I'm sure we'll Hear Allot more about the rumors Surrounding the car Such as an IRS rear and a complete overhaul rather than developing the current platform.

 
Hot or Not? 2014 Ford Mustang Concept Car Design | AmericanMuscle.com Mustang Blog

Ultimately, Will it come down to performance
Ford Mustangsales volumes and whether or not the EcoBoost V-6 makes a big difference in Ford's Corporate Average Fuel Economy numbers. The "retro" 2005 Mustang did a great job of freshening the car's look. If you're Ford's design team, how do you follow this up? Though Ford is soliciting input from its designers around the globe, you worry about another needn't Mustang II showing up. Will return the Mustang notchback?
Depending on how far
Ford Mustang takes the 50th anniversary tie-ins, cars Could go on sale soon after, unofficially as 2014 cars sold as 2015s, just as the original "1964" Mustangs were the resource persons always marketed as 1965 models. If Ford really wants to go Overboard, the original base price, times 10, would be just $ 1,570 more than the current base price, Bringing it to $ 23.680.

2011 mazda mx-5 miata review

For the past couple of years, we've been sharing everything we've uncovered about the next-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata. We've toll you That in 2013, Mazda plans to return to the car's original 1989 roots by making it lighter, more fuel-efficient, and cleaner. Even the official manufacturer drawings of future models! The new MX-5's grille Will take on a more basic oval shape along the lines of the first-generation car, a departure from the current model's large "smiley face" grille. The first-generation models of NA, the which Measured in at roughly 156 by 66 by 49 inches and boasted a 120-hp, 1.6-liter engine, was upgraded in 1998 with a bigger 140-hp, 1.8-liter power plant.
For 2011 the Mazda MX-5 Miata sees no changes apart from the debut of the limited-production Special Edition. For more than two Decades now, the Mazda Miata has been thrilling sports car purists with its elemental Charms. The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata does not change one whit compared to last year's model. The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a two-seat roadster That Is Offered in three trim levels: Sport base, well-equipped Touring and Grand Touring premium. All come standard with a manually operated soft top, while the top two trims can be Had with a power-retractable hardtop (PRHT).
The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata ranks 1 out of 4 Affordable Sports Cars. The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a dream, ESPECIALLY for sports car enthusiasts on a budget. Last year, the MX-5 Miata was named a Consumer Reports "Top Recommendation" and Consumer Guide "Best Buy." The 2010 MX-5 Miata was also our pick for Best Sports Car for the Money.