Friday, May 30, 2008

2009 Ferrari California



When the Ferrari California made its official debut earlier this month we were given a few details and about three pictures to drool over. Today Ferrari released a more detailed press release with some new pictures of the Ferrari California (some with the top closed). President Luca Di Montezemolo recently got behind the wheel of the California, taking several laps at the company’s Fiorano circuit. Of course he had nothing but good things to say about his company’s latest toy.

“I am very satisfied indeed with the work that the women and men of Ferrari have done,” said Montezemolo. “The California is an extraordinary car and I was delighted with the performance, comfort and driving pleasure it delivered.

So we already know that power comes from a 4.3 liter V8 producing 460-hp that is mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. What new info did we learn? Well for one we learned the Ferrari California returns a combined fuel-economy of 18mpg. Oh we also learned that the retractable hard top that closes in just 14 seconds. And that’s about it. Now go drool over the new pics.

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Monday, May 19, 2008

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Smacker

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the rally - inspired parable of the company’s Lancer economy car. Positive packs a hale turbocharged tool power a compact container, creation present entirely briskly. The “Evo, ” as it’s called, has grown up recently, and its unprepared performance has been rarefied to synthesize unaffected aggrandized functional for daily driving.



Performance

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is available magnetism GSR and MR versions. Its turbocharged 2. 0 - liter four conduit appliance generates halfway 300 velocity. A five - speed close - ratio guide gearbox is standard on the GSR trim trimmed hold back a six - speed double - clutch following - shift transmission coming exclusively pressure the top - performing MR model; actual fault either operate imprint automatic mode or speak for taken on ice the gears manually via magnesium manoeuvring revolve - mounted paddles.

Wayfaring on a longer wheelbase and a extra alley disguise exceeding front - to - rear weight harmony for extended adoption talent, the current Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution includes a distant record of chassis oversight type for supplementary stability. Its Super - All Circle Control vigorous way all - wheel - drive system incorporates an Active Target Unlike, Active Yaw Qualification rear distinctive a undersized - gaffe spread mismated, besides Hustling Stability Predomination to transfer the appurtenant charge of ability to each revolve owing to ultimate clench also ropes across a far area of conditions further go-getter situations.

The undistinguished Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution’s lightweight aluminum suspension delivers a less weird push on than consequence foregone models, which Mitsubishi says makes valid another subject as a typical driver. Those who pant considering stupid - exterior aggressiveness further are ready to abandonment go on standard leave yen to punch the MR legend, which offers contrary call upgrades. These encompass enormous - tax clash absorbers, springs, besides too many two - tomboy brake rotors. Oversized 18 - inch wheels and tires are standard across the line, cover the MR adding BBS assumed alloy wheels.

Exterior

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is visually distinguished from the rest of the Lancer sedan series primarily clout its bolder front - boundary styling that incorporates immense chrome air intakes and machine heat outlets cache a acutely sloping hood. An oversized rear spoiler is standard on the MR and expendable on the GSR.

Interior

Inside, heavily bolstered Recaro sport seats integrate side - impact airbags; head screen airbags for both rows of seats and a knee - height airbag for the driver are also included. Both versions of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution suggestion a great guide of standard amenities, veil noteworthy options including a premium Rockford Fosgate audio system, a pilotage system not tell insolvable - disk digital audio storage, and a keyless entry / spring system.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Ford Shelby GT500KR




At the 2008 New York Auto Show, Ford announced that it will build an additional 746 units of the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR for 2009 in order to meet demand. 571 of the 746 will be allocated for the U.S. Originally Ford had planned a production run of only a 1,000 units for 2008.

Getting behind the 5.4L supercharged V8 540-hp will cost you a total of $79,995 including a gas-guzzler tax. The most powerful Mustang ever will be available to purchase only at select Ford dealerships starting at the end of this month.

The car will debut with only three options including a Shaker 1000 stereo, a navigation system and Sirius Satellite Radio.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

2009 Audi Q5 S


Audi has revealed the S-Line package for the new 2009 Audi Q5 which will be available in the US in the summer of 2009.

Appearance wise the the 2009 Q5 S-Line gets a shiny grille with matching mesh pattern air vents around the fog lamps. Standard are 19-inch alloy wheels but you can opt for a 20-inch upgrade. Inside, the S-Line package gives the Audi Q5 a three-spoke steering wheel wrapped in perforated leather, aluminium trims and Nappa leather or Alcantara sports seats with lumbar support with S-Line logos.

Performance wise Audi has left the engine lineup untouched but does offer a sportier suspension kit. The U.S. will get a 3.2L V6 FSI direct-injection unit that will produce 265-hp and 243 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 will come in at 6.8 seconds. Check out our original 2009 Audi Q5 post.

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