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A Skyline Coupe Created to Make the Heart Pound

kikz15 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:51:10 +0000

Nissan will offer four different version of the new Skyline including the 370GT, 370GT Type P, 370GT Type S and 370GT Type SP.

The new Skyline coupe builds on the strengths and attributes of the current Skyline sedan – attraction, sophistication and high-performance – and takes them to an even higher level. It combines dramatic styling and a refined, driver-oriented interior with the advanced performance made possible by a newly developed, innovative VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) 3.7-liter V6 engine and a high-performance platform to create a vehicle that will appeal the discerning coupe buyer.

Sport Appearance Package

kikz15 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:43:31 +0000

Ford Fusion will get a Sport Appearance Package option that gives it a more aggressive look inside out. The Sport Appearance package will be available for the SE and SEL models.

Exterior enhancements include 18-inch aluminum wheels, body-color fog-lamp surrounds and a unique rear lip car spoiler. Fusion’s three-bar over two-bar grille also gets a smoky “black chrome” look.

$50 increase

kikz15 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:32:32 +0000

Honda pricing for its 2008 Honda S2000 and S2000 CR Trim is $50 increase over the 2007 model the 2008 Honda S2000 starts at $34,935. If you’d much rather go for the track inspired CR Trim (Club Racer) level, get ready to cash out $36,935.

Both, the Honda S2000 and the S2000 CR come with a 2.2 liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 237 horsepower and 162 lb-ft. of torque.

In order to save weight, Honda will offer air conditioning and an audio system as option for an additional $1,000 bringing the total price to $37,935.

Source: Automotive News

Tags: News, Automotive, Honda, MSD Brand

Jaguar X-Type

kikz15 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:26:15 +0000

The Jaguar X-Type will be available with 2.0 Diesel while the gasoline lineup includes a 2.0 V6, 2.5 V6 and a 3.0 V6. Sales for the UK market begin March 2008.

Of course everyone else, like me, is excited about the XF even though it’s in a totally different price bracket. The current X-Type begins around $36,000 while the XF is expected to begin somewhere in the $60,000 range.

News, Automotive, Jaguar, Truck Parts

Eight different version

kikz15 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:21:18 +0000

The 2008 Nissan 350Z will have eight different version including three roadster and five coupe variants. One version, and our favorite, the Nismo 350Z, will be powered by the same engine as the base 350Z. However the Nismo 350Z is fitted with a multi-link suspension, Brembo brakes, NISMO-branded tuned exhaust and NISMO-branded gunmetal gray RAYS super lightweight 18-inch 5-spoke forged-alloy wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires.

2008 Saturn Vue

kikz15 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:18:43 +0000

Saturn says that the new 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line gets a fuel economy rating of 25/32 (city/highway). They hybrid SUV is said to have a 585 mile range on one tank. The car is powered by a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 172 horsepower.

Tags: News, Automotive, Saturn, Truck Parts

2008 Honda Fit

kikz15 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:14:28 +0000

The new 2008 Honda Fit is powered by a 1.3-liter i-VTEC engine that produces 98 horsepower. The engine is matted with a new continuously variable transmission (CVT). The new Honda Fit will have a fuel-economy of 56mpg. Also new to the Fit lineup is a Road Sailing (RS) version which is powered by 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine that produces 118 horsepower and gets a fuel-economy of 46 mpg.

Tags: News, Automotive, Honda, Honda Parts

2008 Lexus GS

kikz15 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:04 +0000

Lexus has announced the pricing for its 2008 Lexus GS models. The base 2008 Lexus GS 350 starts at $44,150 while the hybrid variant GS 450h starts at $54,900.

New for 2008 is the GS 460 model, which replaces the GS 430. The new 2008 Lexus GS 460 gives you an additional 52 horsepower this year for an extra $245 for a total of $52,620. The GS 460 is powered by a 4.6 liter V8 engine that produces a total of 342 horsepower.

All 2008 Lexus Parts have received minor interior and exterior revisions with a new front bumper and a new chrome grille.

2008 Maybach

kikz15 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:52:21 +0000

Despite sluggish sales of the Maybach lineup, Mercedes has decided to increase pricing of 2008 models. The 2008 Maybach 57 now starts at $341,750 while the 2008 Maybach 62 S carries a price tag of $432,250. Both models receive an increase of $3,500 over the outgoing 2007 models.

That puts the Maybach brand to compete with the Rolls-Royce Phantom sedan which starts at $342,000. The 2008 57 S now begins at $381,250, while the Maybach 62 starts at $392,750.

TAgs: News, Automotive, Maybach, Car Spoilers

2008 Lotus Supercharged Elise SC

kikz15 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:34:29 +0000

For the 2008 Lotus lineup, Lotus is offering more power for its models. The company is now offering the Supercharged Elise SC which is powered by a 1.8 liter 2-ZZ VVTL-i engine that produces a total of 220 horsepower.

Lotus says that the Supercharged Elise SC does 0-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 150 mph. You can tell the Elise SC apart from the regular Elise buy its new rear spoiler and the unique design of its alloy car wheels.

Lotus will also be offering a performance packaged for the Exige S which gives it the ability to produce a total of 240 horsepower. Pricing for the performance package is set at £3,000 ($6,151)..