Monday, November 24, 2008

Aston Martin




Aston Martin Vanquish S:

SPECIFICATIONS:

Make and Model: Aston Martin Vanquish S

Year: 2004

Engine Type: 5.9 Liter V12

Torque: 425.6lb-ft@5800rpm

Acceleration 0-60: 4.7 s

Suspension: Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar

Wheel Base: 105.9 inches

List Price: $234,260

Horsepower: 520bhp@7000rpm

Top Speed: 201 mph

Brakes: Vented Discs

Transmission: 6-Speed Manual w/Paddle Shifting

Weight: 4134 lbs









Aston Martin V8 Vantage:
SPECIFICATIONS:

Make and Model: Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Year: 2005

Engine Type: 4.3 liter V8

Torque: 302.4lb-ft@5000rpm

Acceleration 0-60: 4.9 s

Suspension: Double Aluminium Wishbones w/Coil Over Monotube Dampers, Anti-Rollo Bar

Wheel Base: 102.4 inches

List Price: $110,000

Horsepower: 380bhp@7000rpm

Top Speed: 175 mph

Brakes: Ventilated & Grooved Discs w/4-Piston Brembro Calipers

Transmission: Mid-Mounted 6-Speed Graziano Manual Gearbox

Weight: 3461 lbs

Monday, November 17, 2008

Sunday, November 16, 2008

New Cars











2008 Acura MDX National Base:
INTRODUCTION:
The term "performance SUV" comes very close to being an oxymoron. Really, if your number-one goal is performance, a big and boxy sport-utility is usually a poor choice to go about getting it. But for consumers who really like to drive, yet have certain constraints in their life that require an SUV (read: a family), such a vehicle can make a certain amount of sense. Enter the 2008 Acura MDX.
Acura's midsize luxury SUV was redesigned last year. As with the first-generation MDX, it's a car-based crossover SUV with V6 power and seating for seven. But the new model is considerably sportier. It's powered by the largest and most powerful V6 ever to grace an Acura (yes, including the NSX), giving it unparalleled juice and athleticism. With it, Acura promises V8-like performance while still maintaining respectable fuel economy.
On-road handling ability is also high on the MDX's resume. The ute benefits from a stiff chassis and an electromechanical all-wheel-drive system first seen in the RL sedan. This system, dubbed SH-AWD, can not only actively shift torque from front to rear, but also from side to side in order to maximize traction and stability in all situations. Actively controlled dampers are also available, and with them come two driver-selectable modes: Sport and Comfort. The default mode, in a nod to the MDX's mission, is the Sport setting.
Thankfully, there's still plenty of "Acura" to the MDX as well. The interior is attractively designed and solidly constructed, and one can outfit it with real-time traffic navigation and surround-sound audio. Technically, there's room for seven passengers, but the MDX works best seating four adults with the third row folded for cargo. That third row will handle small children, but like most midsize SUVs, it's for occasional use only.
Overall, the 2008 Acura MDX is a well-balanced midsize luxury SUV with solid sporting credentials. In its class you'll find other sport-oriented models such as the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Infiniti FX, Porsche Cayenne and Volvo XC90. In terms of performance, the MDX matches or bests the V6-powered versions of those models, while often undercutting them by thousands of dollars even when equipped with a full list of optional features. True, you could spend more for a competitor's V8 model and get a smidge of extra performance and prestige. But for meeting the oxymoronic "performance luxury SUV" goal while keeping a realistic budget, the Acura MDX is about as good as it gets.
BODY STYLES, TRIM LEVELS, AND OPTIONS:
The 2008 Acura MDX is a midsize luxury crossover SUV. Base MDXs come equipped with 18-inch wheels, xenon HID headlights, a sunroof, power and heated front seats, driver seat memory, tri-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and an audio system with a six-disc CD/MP3 player, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack. Three optional packages are available to provide additional features.
The Technology package adds a navigation system with voice recognition and real-time traffic, a surround-sound audio system, a rearview camera, premium leather upholstery and solar-sensing climate control. The Sport package includes the features of the Technology package, and throws in an Active Damper system sport suspension, special wheels and perforated leather trim. Finally, an Entertainment package can be had with either the Technology or Sport packages, and includes a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, heated second-row seats, a power liftgate and a 115-volt power outlet.

POWER TRAINS AND PERFORMANCE:
The MDX's sole engine is a 3.7-liter V6 rated at 300 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control, and power is directed to all four wheels through an advanced all-wheel-drive system. In testing, we found the MDX can sprint to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds. Fuel economy, with a 2008 rating of 15 mpg city/20 mpg highway, is average for this segment. When properly equipped, maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.
SAFETY:
Standard safety equipment for the MDX includes antilock disc brakes with brake assist, front seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, active front head restraints and stability control with a stabilizing feature for trailering. In government crash tests, the 2008 Acura MDX earned a top five-star rating in both frontal and side-impact tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the MDX a top score of "Good" for occupant protection in frontal offset and side-impact crashes. These crash-test performances are among the best in the MDX's class.
INTERIOR DESIGN AND SPECIAL FEATURES:
With high-grade materials quality and a bevy of electronic features, the seven-passenger MDX's cabin is a comfy and luxurious place to be. We do have some quibbles, however. The center stack's button layout is complicated, and some drivers will take issue with the way the slim steering wheel falls to hand. Versatility comes via a 60/40-split-folding second-row seat and a 50/50-split-folding third row. The third row can be a little hard to get to, and its meager accommodations are for small children only. There are 83.5 cubic feet of cargo space available with the second and third rows folded.
DRIVING IMPRESSIONS:
For a three-row SUV, the 2008 Acura MDX does a fine job of driving like it's not one. On curvy roads, the MDX is an eager partner thanks to the SH-AWD. There's a sensation of the torque shifting from wheel to wheel during hard cornering, clueing the driver into the magic behind the electronic curtain, but it all happens so effectively that it's encouraging rather than distracting. Equipped with the Sport package, the MDX's two-mode dampers soak up the bumps when necessary and firm up when the pace quickens.
The 3.7-liter V6 isn't quite as smooth as we've come to expect from Acura's past V6s, but it's hard to argue about its power. Acceleration is a shade soft until the tach needle builds momentum, at which point the engine pulls with enthusiasm. Downshifting readily when the throttle is prodded, the MDX's manually shiftable five-speed automatic transmission provides transparent and smooth shifts.




Saturday, November 15, 2008

Old Cars For Sale

1986 Cadillac Eldorado:

159K mi, ac, ps, cc, tilt, lthr, p/seats, p/windows, tint, stereo, pdl, p/mirrors, New tan interior & tan carpet. New tires. Exterior painted last year and sometimes its looks blue or green. Well Maintained. Runs like new. OBO


Contact Information:
Ashton D.Cooper City,
FLPhone: 954-658-7236 or954-434-5929
Email: ashtondhanoolal@yahoo.com
Best Time to Call: Anytime
Price: $3,900

1983 Nissan 280 zx Turbo:

1983 Nissan 280 Nissan 280 zx Turbo. 5 speed T-tops, original grey interior with new two tone silver and black paint job, new turbo, new windshield, new tires, am/fm cd, 162000 miles. Runs great. Driveway is full must sell!More photos available upon request. Located in Panama City Beach Florida.email me for photos

Contact Information:
Tam B.Panama City Beach,
FLPhone: 850-321-3789
Email: tambrogdon@msn.com
Best Time to Call: Anytime

Price: $7,000

1971 Volvo 1800ES:




1971 Volvo 1800EX. Excellent Condition--This 1971 Volvo 1800ES would be great for Volvo collectors. The car is in good condition and it needs very little work.

Contact Information:
Todd M.Toronto,
ONPhone: 905-957-9829
Email: vidcwby@hotmail.com
Best Time to Call: Anytime



Price: $8,500



1969 Jaguar MK II 340:



Jagar MK II340 has 84663km/62400 original miles . It was built in July of 1969 the engine is in MINT condition and needs nothing! As you can see the picture it’s a beautiful selver metallic colour with Black leather seats . Naturally, both tops are included and are also in mint all mechanicals, air, heat,servo(It is very rare in this Typ cars) radio, etc windows work great. this is truly a fine example of an early Jaguar and sure to appreciate. The vehicle Located in Bonn-Germany.

Contact Information:
Phone: 0049163-7068274
Email: tamim-jan@arcor.de
Best Time to Call: Anytime



Price: $41,000



1977 Toyota Land Cruiser:



1977 Toyota FJ-40 Land Cruiser. Orange County California truck. Paid $10,000, invested $15,000. New overstock leaf springs, new headliner. $6,000 paint job, $1200 wheels. Tires 33inch BF Goodrich, plus new spare rim and tire. Not original engine but same as. Straight 6 engine. Truck was totally disassembled for paint. New body gaskets. Missing jump seats in back. Small alignment problem with both doors. Ambulance doors are good. Truck needs to be rekeyed. Always garaged winters. No rust. Frame and body like new. Vent windows in back. Call for more info.



Contact Information:
Peter R.Russell,
MAPhone: 413-250-0332
Email: peterrap@att.net
Best Time to Call: Anytime


Price: $25,000



1978 Austin London Cab:



Cab is in great condition. Was well maintained. It was purchased and used for an HSBC Promotion in New York City. OBO.

Contact Information:
Dina Z.New York,
NYPhone: 646-486-7719
Email: dzeidan@renegademarketing.com
Best Time to Call: Business Hours


Price: $12,000

Friday, November 14, 2008

Makes And Prices Of Cars

2dr Conv
Price : $53,740.00
Engine: 6.2L/376, Gas V8, 436 bhp
MPG (City / Hwy): 15 / 25

4dr Sdn w/Navi
Price : $24,350.00
Engine: 1.3L/82, Gas/Electric I4, 93 bhp
MPG (City / Hwy): 49 / 51

2dr Roadster LP640

Price : $345,000.00
Engine: 6.2L/378, Gas V12, 631 bhp
MPG (City / Hwy): 10 / 16

2dr Cpe

Price : $255,519.00
Engine: 5.7L/351, Gas V12, 540 bhp
MPG (City / Hwy): 10 / 17

4dr Sdn Standard

Price : $24,620.00
Engine: 4.6L/281, Gas V8, 239 bhp
MPG (City / Hwy): 17 / 25

AWD 4dr V6 Eddie Bauer

Price : $30,790.00
Engine: 4.0L/245, Gas V6, 210 bhp
MPG (City / Hwy): 13 / 19
4WD 4dr V8 XLT

Price : $29,365.00
Engine: 4.6L/281,Gas V8, 292 bhp
MPG (City / Hwy): 13 / 19

Monday, November 10, 2008

SUV Limousine..









































LIMOUSINE:

A limousine (or limo) is a luxury sedan or saloon car, especially one with a lengthened wheelbase or driven by a chauffeur. The chassis of a limousine may have been extended by the manufacturer or by an independent coach builder. These are referred to as "stretch" limousines and are traditionally black or white in color. Limousines are often driven by chauffeurs and until the mid-1990s were most often associated with the wealthy. They are also used for special occasions such as weddings, parties and sight-seeing tours.

While some limousines are owned by individuals, many are owned by governments to transport senior politicians, by large companies to transport executives, or by broadcasters to transport guests[citation needed]. Most stretch limousines, however, operate as livery vehicles, providing upmarket competition to taxicabs. Most builders of stretch limousines are located in the United States and Europe and cater mainly to limousine companies. Few stretch limousines are sold to private individuals. In addition to luxuries, security features such as armoring and bulletproof glass are available

MODERN LIMOUSINES:


Newer limousines such as the Maybach 62, Audi A8L, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Hummer H2, Leyland Miracle, BMW 760Li , Lincoln Town Car;L Edition,and the Cadillac DTS do not feature such seats since stretch limousines are usually used to transport more than three passengers, excluding the driver. In production American limousines however, the jump seats almost always faced forward. The last production limousine, by Cadillac, with forward facing jump seats was in 1987, the last Packard in 1954, and the last Lincoln in 1939, though Lincoln has offered limousines through their dealers as special order vehicles at times. Vehicles of this type in private use may contain expensive audio players, televisions, video players, and bars, often with refrigerators.

It is simpler and more straightforward to determine the effects of altering a separate chassis than it is to determine the effects of altering a load-bearing unit body. For this reason, the automobile of choice for conversion into stretch limousines is the Lincoln Town Car, whose Panther platform is one of the last remaining automotive platforms using a separate load-bearing chassis.[citation needed] However, coachbuilders have recently built many new models based on SUVs with separate load-bearing chassis, including Hummer H2s and H3s.

EXOTIC LIMOUSINES:


Sometimes a coach builder or car designer will develop the "ultimate" stretch limo, adding amenities that are somewhat impractical but which make a significant design statement. One such design includes double rear axles to support the weight of an operational hot tub.

These extensive limousine conversions have been performed on several luxury marques, including: Audi, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, Holden, Hummer, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce and Volkswagen. In the United States the most popular vehicles for stretch limousines conversion are the Lincoln Town Car, Cadillac DTS, Cadillac Escalade, Chrysler 300C, Hummer H2, Ford Excursion, and the Lincoln Navigator. There are even instances of Corvettes and VW Beetles being stretched to accommodate up to 10 passengers.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

BMW..its all about class






BMW Z4:The BMW Z4 is a 2-door, rear wheel drive sports car. Production started in 2003, and thus replaced the BMW Z3. The design addresses many criticisms of the Z3; the Z4 is larger, more powerful, and has a significantly stiffer chassis. It is built in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Initially, the Z4 was available only as a roadster, but in 2006 the coupé version was officially launched.
Recent Changes:
For 2008, the Z4 recieves two new trim packages: the "Sport" package and the "Exclusive" package. The model also recieves BMW's trademark EfficientDynamics fuel-saving technology.
Styles And Major Options:
The 2007 Z4 comes in two trims, the 3.0i and 3.0si. Both are rear wheel drive vehicles operated by a 6-speed manual transmission w/OD, but while the 3.0i is powered by a 3.0L 215hp I-6 engine, the 3.0si utilizes a 3.0L 255hp I-6 engine. In addition, both coupe and roadster versions are available. A list of the standard safety features can be found below in the Safety section. Other standout features on the Z4 include:
3.0i

Stainless steel exhaust
17" silver alloy wheels
6-way front sports seats
Leatherette seating and door trim
Metal-look dashboard insert
Leather/metal-look steering wheel and shift knob
Manual convertible roof (roadster model)
Manual front air conditioning
10-speaker AM/FM/MP3/CD audio system
Cruise Control
Heated front wiper jets

3.0si

Adds to or replaces 3.0i features with:
Leather seating and door trim
Aluminum dashboard insert
Front reading lights
Automatic air conditioning
10-speaker THX certified Carver AM/FM/MP3/CD audio system
Systems monitor and trip computer
Price range:
Its price ranges from 33,000$ to 39,000$ depending upon the features of its different make.
Safety:
In safety tests carried out by the NHTSA, the 2007 Z4 performed relatively well. Its side-impact crash test received a 3-Star rating, but it scored 4-Star ratings for both driver and passenger side front-impact crash tests, and tests for rollover earned it a 5-Star rating. Standard safety features on the Z4 include:


ABS and driveline traction control
Dynamic stability control
Front and rear anti-roll bars
Four wheel anti-lock brakes
Driver/passenger front-impact airbags
Driver/passenger door mounted side-impact airbags
Driver/passenger knee airbags
Side impact bars
Ignition disable