Posts Tagged ‘engine’
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
The days of solid, powerful muscle cars have surely been replaced by fuel efficient, “green” cars. So, it was an exciting time in the automotive world when everyone was anticipating the release of a remodeled American legend – the Chevrolet Camaro. The Camaro ruled the streets in the late 1960’s and is one of the most recognized muscle cars ever produced. It is an American classic that managed to stand the test of time and stay in the hearts of American car lovers.
That’s why when Chevrolet announced they were releasing a new, redesigned Camaro in 2010 the air was a-buzz with excitement. The last Camaro was produced in 2002 and with interest peaking in more fuel efficient cars, attention on the beloved Camaro was waning. Putting production of the Camaro on hold was a smart decision by Chevrolet. With an eight year silence between the last production and when the new Camaro was unveiled, its sleek but powerful lines captured consumers attention once again.
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Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Taking a look at the plethora of impressive features present in the latest generation BMW M3, seven gear system, V8 engine with six speed manual gear box transmission system, light weight roof, electronic based damper control system, and advanced drive train system are amongst the top ones. The 32-valve, V8 engine of this car generates maximum output up to 420 hp/309 kW. The vehicle provides power either by means of M double clutch gear box or six speed manual gear box. It has been surveyed that BMW M3 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/ hr in just 4.6 seconds.
The noteworthy exterior features include free form M-oval design halogen, aerodynamic and heated BMW M power side view mirrors, rain sensing windshield wipers, anti theft brake system, and well shining color finishing on the vehicle body attracts its most of the buyers. The car is equipped with 12 speaker sound system for the entertainment of both driver as well as passengers.
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Sunday, October 11th, 2009
Ferrari is one of the most popular names of supercars besides Lamborghini. For years they have been creating cars that any one of us would die to be in even if we could never afford them. One of the more popular models is the Modena – which provided consumers with superior steering, handling, and a ride that could not easily be found elsewhere.
In 1999 Ferrari released the 360 Modena coupe and the Spider convertible was alongside of it. Underneath the hood they were given a V8, 3.6 liter engine that could push out 400 horsepower and 8,500 rpm. This gave it the ability to jump from 0 to 60 mph in only 4 seconds.
Connected to this powerful engine was a standard transmission and a six speed manual. Most people would order it with the expensive F1 gated shifter manual gearbox that was equipped with the chrome ball knob. It used the column mounted shift paddles to change gears in only 150 milliseconds. This makes it easier on the car when we are trying to get through heavy traffic.
On the exterior it was designed with an aluminum space frame chassis and an adjustable aluminum wishbone suspension. The look was designed especially by Pininfarina and the aluminum material was used to make it lightweight and easier to handle on the roads. Most sports cars use this material for the same reason.
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Tags: aluminum, coupe, engine, Ferrari, Lamborghini, material, Modena, ride, space, steering
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Some say that the Oldsmobile Rocket 88 from 1949 was the very first breed of muscle car. It aroused the public interest for its power and speed. It featured a powerful and innovative engine, consequentially America’s very first high-compression overhead valve or V8. This engine is present in the earlier Oldsmobile body. A magazine for muscle cars said that putting a V8 engine in the hood of a typical car and running faster like a sports car belongs to the Oldsmobile.
Some manufacturers showcased a performance of limited edition and flashy models. Chrysler is among the first ones that led such vehicles to become popular. An inspired mixture of Hemi luxury car trappings and power found in Chrysler’s 1955 C-300 became the newest attraction of NASCAR. This particular model became “America’s Most Powerful Vehicle” due to its 224 kW or 300 horsepower.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
What makes the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla so good with fuel economy? A comparison showed that not all compact cars are able to get the same fuel economy, no matter what they may advertise. I will tell you that out of this highly competitive category the similarities are more abundant than the differences.
Most of these vehicles come equipped with a four cylinder engine as their chosen powerplant, whether they be as small as 1.5 liter or as large as a 2.7 liter. The weight ratings for the majority of compact vehicles do not exceed 1400 kg and they come in both manual or automatic transmissions.
The most obvious answers to gain the most bang for your buck when it comes to fuel economy would be to have the smallest engine pushing the least amount of weight. The manual transmission or having more gears, such as a six speed automatic or manual, has historically been the choice for fuel misers, but axle ratio on manual’s is often stronger so the initial launch of a vehicle is smoother. If this is the case, the engine’s RPM’s will be higher at higher speeds.
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Tags: amount, Corolla, Economy, engine, Fuel, Honda, liter, programming, Toyota, vehicle
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