When we first tested out the new-to-America Fiat 500 back in January, two things happened. One, we determined the diminutive Cinquecento is delightful, and two, we concluded that we simply had to get one for our long-term fleet. Preferably in one of the funkier colors available. Why? Ultimately, what we motor heads really want are cars that ooze personality. Put another way, is your car pistachio green? Didn't think so. We did however choose one option: the $400 removable TomTom navigation unit. The fact that it simply plugs into the dashboard means that upgrades will be available, though probably not through Fiat. That $400, added to a $500 destination charge and our 500 Sport's $17,500 list price, brings the total kitty up to $18,400. Considering that the next cheapest Italian car on sale in America today - the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic -- starts off at $123,000, the Fiat 500 comes across as a solid deal. Especially considering that in the smiles-per-mile category, this here Fiat 500 will give any car a run for its money.Front engine, FWD, 4-pass, 2-door hatchback 1.4L/101-hp/98-lb-ft SOHC 16-valve I-4
Showing posts with label Sport. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sport. Show all posts
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Arrival: 2012 Fiat 500 Sport
When we first tested out the new-to-America Fiat 500 back in January, two things happened. One, we determined the diminutive Cinquecento is delightful, and two, we concluded that we simply had to get one for our long-term fleet. Preferably in one of the funkier colors available. Why? Ultimately, what we motor heads really want are cars that ooze personality. Put another way, is your car pistachio green? Didn't think so. We did however choose one option: the $400 removable TomTom navigation unit. The fact that it simply plugs into the dashboard means that upgrades will be available, though probably not through Fiat. That $400, added to a $500 destination charge and our 500 Sport's $17,500 list price, brings the total kitty up to $18,400. Considering that the next cheapest Italian car on sale in America today - the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic -- starts off at $123,000, the Fiat 500 comes across as a solid deal. Especially considering that in the smiles-per-mile category, this here Fiat 500 will give any car a run for its money.Front engine, FWD, 4-pass, 2-door hatchback 1.4L/101-hp/98-lb-ft SOHC 16-valve I-4 
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Long Term Update 1: 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
MSRP: $19,495 - $22,995MPG Range: 29 - 31 mpgBody Style: SUV Sorry, I could not read the content fromt this page.
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
More rumors: C7 Corvette said to sport smaller, high-revving turbo V8
As the current generation Corvette (C6) began to near the end of its life cycle, a plethora of rumors began to circulate – some more extreme than others – concerning the direction that Chevy’s iconic sportscar would soon take.Leftlane eventually brought you clarification surrounding most rumors, such as the claim that a turbocharged V6, a wet dual-clutch or a mid-engine design would be used, but now we must introduce yet another suggestion.
This time around the rumor is a bit more believable and it arrives in the form of an optional engine that would displace about three liters, while making use of a turbocharger and eight cylinders, according to The Detroit Bureau. This concept is apparently less offensive than the thought of using anything less than eight cylinders to purists, but by pairing a smaller displacement V8 with a turbocharger GM can still offer a somewhat less thirsty Corvette variation.
It is believed that the turbocharged engine will be good for around 400 horsepower and about the same torque, as is common with turbocharged V8s. One new and exciting attribute that would result from the small displacement, however, comes in the form of a high-revving engine that would be more at home with many European sports cars.
The engine is expected to be so high-revving in fact, it may even reach as high as 10,000 rpms, which would deliver a very different driving experience than what is traditionally expected from a Corvette – potentially appealing to a whole new audience of prospective buyers, which fits the public direction GM executives have stated the next Corvette will take.
Look for the C7 to debut for the 2014 model years, possibly arriving in the 2013 calender year.
Sunday, 12 June 2011
More rumors: C7 Corvette said to sport smaller, high-revving turbo V8
As the current generation Corvette (C6) began to near the end of its life cycle, a plethora of rumors began to circulate – some more extreme than others – concerning the direction that Chevy’s iconic sportscar would soon take.Leftlane eventually brought you clarification surrounding most rumors, such as the claim that a turbocharged V6, a wet dual-clutch or a mid-engine design would be used, but now we must introduce yet another suggestion.
This time around the rumor is a bit more believable and it arrives in the form of an optional engine that would displace about three liters, while making use of a turbocharger and eight cylinders, according to The Detroit Bureau. This concept is apparently less offensive than the thought of using anything less than eight cylinders to purists, but by pairing a smaller displacement V8 with a turbocharger GM can still offer a somewhat less thirsty Corvette variation.
It is believed that the turbocharged engine will be good for around 400 horsepower and about the same torque, as is common with turbocharged V8s. One new and exciting attribute that would result from the small displacement, however, comes in the form of a high-revving engine that would be more at home with many European sports cars.
The engine is expected to be so high-revving in fact, it may even reach as high as 10,000 rpms, which would deliver a very different driving experience than what is traditionally expected from a Corvette – potentially appealing to a whole new audience of prospective buyers, which fits the public direction GM executives have stated the next Corvette will take.
Look for the C7 to debut for the 2014 model years, possibly arriving in the 2013 calender year.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Long Term Update 1: 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon
From the June, 2011 issue of Motor Trend / Photography by Jessica Germiller
Editor at large Ron Kiino discovered that after a 10-day stint in the Sport Wagon, he really likes this car. "I might even go so far as to admit that I love it. I've always been a big fan of the sedan, and the wagon body just takes it to the next level for me -- all the rewarding driving dynamics of the sedan, married to great cargo and useability in a sporty-looking vehicle." He also heaped praise on the wagon's build quality, materials, and fit and finish, all of which he described as first-rate. "For a $35,000 car, the TSX comes across as appropriately rich and well made: The leather is very nice, the soft-touch plastics look and feel posh, and the panel gaps look tight." He adds, "Cruising range, at 574 miles, is awesome. I love vehicles that can go a long distance without needing a fill-up This car is a blast on a twisty road. Great balance, sharp turn-in, and very easy to hustle safely -- and ESC isn't that intrusive." Motor Trend Rating: 
Editor at large Ron Kiino discovered that after a 10-day stint in the Sport Wagon, he really likes this car. "I might even go so far as to admit that I love it. I've always been a big fan of the sedan, and the wagon body just takes it to the next level for me -- all the rewarding driving dynamics of the sedan, married to great cargo and useability in a sporty-looking vehicle." He also heaped praise on the wagon's build quality, materials, and fit and finish, all of which he described as first-rate. "For a $35,000 car, the TSX comes across as appropriately rich and well made: The leather is very nice, the soft-touch plastics look and feel posh, and the panel gaps look tight." He adds, "Cruising range, at 574 miles, is awesome. I love vehicles that can go a long distance without needing a fill-up This car is a blast on a twisty road. Great balance, sharp turn-in, and very easy to hustle safely -- and ESC isn't that intrusive." Motor Trend Rating: Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Arrival: 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon
From the May, 2011 issue of Motor Trend / Photography by Jessica Germiller
If you've ever heaped a forkful of well-made coq au vin into your mouth, you already understand what I'm about to tell you. Coq au vin, or, in English, "rooster in wine," is a simple dish of basic, if not ignoble ingredients: one tough old rooster, some fatty bacon, mushrooms, an onion (perhaps), and a bottle of mediocre table wine. Again, nothing special; all things you have lying around. But prepared the right way, the quite ordinary becomes the extraordinary. In that vein, allow me to introduce our newest long-termer, the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon. Like the French peasant staple, on paper our new long-term TSX Wagon doesn't have much going for it. First, of course, it's a station wagon, a style of motorized conveyance so dreaded that (A) minivans, SUVs, and CUVs exist; and (B) our wagon-loving German friends won't even say the phrase. Instead, you get nonsensical synonyms like Avant, Touring, and Shooting-Brake. Acura isn't calling its five-door a station wagon, either, instead opting for the euphemism "sport wagon." Fine.
Under the hood, there isn't much to get excited about. As with the entry TSX sedan, there's a 2.4-liter inline-four good for 201 horsepower and a lowly 170 pound-feet of torque. But unlike the four-door, there is no optional 3.5-liter, 280-horsepower, 254-pound-foot V-6. You want big power, get the sedan. Likewise, the transmission falls into also-ran status. Just five forward gears and a torque converter. And you can't get a manual like you can in the sedan. One final seeming black eye: The TSX Wagon comes only with front drive. But mix all these ho-hum ingredients together, and you get motoring magic.
Our editor at large, Ron Kiino, after 10 days with the Acura Wagon: "I gotta say, I really, really like this car. I might even go so far as to say I love it." Ron goes on, "Relative to its competitors, the TSX SW is a bit low on power, but you wouldn't really know it from behind the wheel. The five-speed autobox, like the power output, is lagging against the competition, but again it performs well enough that I never yearned for a sixth gear."
Assistant art director William Walker says, "Winding quickly through canyon roads as well as a couple hundred highway miles reconfirmed how much I enjoy sporty wagons. I also think the Acura gives the Audi Avant a run for its money on style. Overall, it's great." I couldn't agree more, and eagerly look forward to the next 12 months.
Front engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door wagon 2.4L/201-hp/170-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4
Motor Trend Rating:
If you've ever heaped a forkful of well-made coq au vin into your mouth, you already understand what I'm about to tell you. Coq au vin, or, in English, "rooster in wine," is a simple dish of basic, if not ignoble ingredients: one tough old rooster, some fatty bacon, mushrooms, an onion (perhaps), and a bottle of mediocre table wine. Again, nothing special; all things you have lying around. But prepared the right way, the quite ordinary becomes the extraordinary. In that vein, allow me to introduce our newest long-termer, the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon. Like the French peasant staple, on paper our new long-term TSX Wagon doesn't have much going for it. First, of course, it's a station wagon, a style of motorized conveyance so dreaded that (A) minivans, SUVs, and CUVs exist; and (B) our wagon-loving German friends won't even say the phrase. Instead, you get nonsensical synonyms like Avant, Touring, and Shooting-Brake. Acura isn't calling its five-door a station wagon, either, instead opting for the euphemism "sport wagon." Fine.Under the hood, there isn't much to get excited about. As with the entry TSX sedan, there's a 2.4-liter inline-four good for 201 horsepower and a lowly 170 pound-feet of torque. But unlike the four-door, there is no optional 3.5-liter, 280-horsepower, 254-pound-foot V-6. You want big power, get the sedan. Likewise, the transmission falls into also-ran status. Just five forward gears and a torque converter. And you can't get a manual like you can in the sedan. One final seeming black eye: The TSX Wagon comes only with front drive. But mix all these ho-hum ingredients together, and you get motoring magic.
Our editor at large, Ron Kiino, after 10 days with the Acura Wagon: "I gotta say, I really, really like this car. I might even go so far as to say I love it." Ron goes on, "Relative to its competitors, the TSX SW is a bit low on power, but you wouldn't really know it from behind the wheel. The five-speed autobox, like the power output, is lagging against the competition, but again it performs well enough that I never yearned for a sixth gear."
Assistant art director William Walker says, "Winding quickly through canyon roads as well as a couple hundred highway miles reconfirmed how much I enjoy sporty wagons. I also think the Acura gives the Audi Avant a run for its money on style. Overall, it's great." I couldn't agree more, and eagerly look forward to the next 12 months.
Front engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door wagon 2.4L/201-hp/170-lb-ft DOHC 16-valve I-4
Motor Trend Rating:
Saturday, 19 March 2011
1958 Plymouth Fury Sport Coupe
Nineteen-fifty eight was the third and final year for the limited production Plymouth Fury Sport Coupe. Availabe only as a two door hardtop in one color with gold trim, the Fury was Plymouth's premium priced star, showcasing the manufacturer's engineering experience. The Fury name continued to be used for many years, but never again in reference to a single, exclusive model.
For 1958, the Fury received a mirror facelift, including falling inline with the industry's trend of quad headlights. The Fury's paint color for 1958 was Buckskin Belge with gold trim similar to the previous models. The standard engine was a 290hp 315ci V8 a -, 305hp, 350ci Golden Commando V8 was available as an option throughout the entire Plymouth range. The Fury was equipped with a heavy duty "Tarsian-Aire" suspension, dual exhausts, bumper wings, 150mph speedometer, and padded dash and sun visors.
Although high-performance Plymouths became the favored choise of police departments, the Fury's most famous role was in Stephen King's thriller Christine, Almost as noteworthy, the display car has received more than 30 Best of Show awards!
January 17, 2011, 3:08 amThe most viewed articles in current category:
Friday, 18 March 2011
2007 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT
Home | New Cars | Used Cars | Auto Shows | Car Reviews | Green | Concept Cars | Rumors | Car Videos | Blogs | Car Forum | Sitemap
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)