Ferrari 458 Italia 2010

Ferrari 458 Italia Style

Overview:
Replacing the F430 as Ferrari’s dntry-level screamer, the 458 has a new, direct-injected, 570-hp 4.5-liter V-8 and a sultry bod shaped for better aero. The cockpit layout is heavy on F1 style, and the seven-speed gearbox is paddle-shift only. Competitors? Only real, actual sex.

Top Competitors
* Aston Martin DBS
* Audi R8
* Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
* Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
* Nissan GT-R

Specifications:

VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $226,000

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 274 cu in, 4497cc
Power (SAE net): 562 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 398 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 104.3 in Length: 178.2 in
Width: 76.3 in Height: 47.8 in
Curb weight: 3450 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 7.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.5 sec @ 128 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 202 mph

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 12/17 mpg

Toyota Camry XLE Overview 2010

MSRP Range: $20,445 - $29,045
Bodystyles: Sedan
Transmissions: 0-Speed Continuously Variable; 6-Speed Automatic; 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

The Toyota Camry was first introduced in the 1983 model year and has been a huge winner for Toyota. From 1997 to current it has been one of the best selling cars in the US market, in fact in most years it outsold all of its competitors. It is rated as a mid-sized sedan. The Camry has gone through 6 generations and now comes with a perkier engine and manual or automatic transmissions. The MPG rating is 24/33 city and highway mileage rating.

This fuel-efficient model is also designed to be sleek looking, with great interiors and comfortable handling. The extremely well thought car has shown the way for the entire car industry...The Toyota Camry was first introduced in the 1983 model year and has been a huge winner for Toyota. From 1997 to current it has been one of the best selling cars in the US market, in fact in most years it outsold all of its competitors. It is rated as a mid-sized sedan. The Camry has gone through 6 generations and now comes with a perkier engine and manual or automatic transmissions. The MPG rating is 24/33 city and highway mileage rating.

This fuel-efficient model is also designed to be sleek looking, with great interiors and comfortable handling. The extremely well thought car has shown the way for the entire car industry for years. The reputation the Camry enjoys as to durability and reliability with the buying public makes it very difficult for the brands that compete head on with the Camry.

MSRP: $25,925 - $29,045
Value: N/A
Recalls: 1 Recalls

2010 Camry XLE Overview
* 2,494 cc 2.5 liters in-line 4 front engine with 90.0 mm bore, 98.0 mm stroke, 10.4 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2AR-FE
* Unleaded fuel 87 and petrol
* Multi-point injection fuel system
* 18.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 15.4
* Power: 126 kW , 169 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 167 ft lb , 226 Nm @ 4,100 rpm

Volkswagen Scirocco R 2010

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE:
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 3-door hatchback

BASE PRICE (GERMANY): $47,922

ENGINE TYPE:
Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection.

Displacement: 121 cu in, 1984cc
Power (SAE net): 265 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

TRANSMISSIONS:
6-speed manual, 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 101.5 in Length: 167.2 in
Width: 71.7 in Height: 54.9 in
Curb weight (mfr’s est): 3000 lb

PERFORMANCE (MFR’S EST):
Zero to 62 mph: 6.0 sec
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):
European combined cycle: 29 mpg

Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD - 2010

Highs and Lows

Highs: Still a sweet-driving Accord, now with nearly twice the cargo space.

Lows: Questionable looks, no four-cylinder option, and why does an Accord wagon have to weigh two tons?

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon

PRICE AS TESTED: $36,930 (base price: $34,730)

ENGINE TYPE: SOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 212 cu in, 3471cc
Power (SAE net): 271 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 254 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 110.1 in Length: 196.8 in
Width: 74.7 in Height: 65.7 in
Curb weight: 4068 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 18.6 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 30.6 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.6 sec @ 92 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 121 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 187 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.80 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 17/25 mpg
C/D observed: 21 mpg

Toyota Sienna 2010

Base Price: $25,335 - $38,720

Vehicle Details

$25340 Sienna 5dr 7-Pass Van CE FWD (Natl)
4-Door Front Wheel Drive Minivan, 266 bhp, 245 lb-ft, 5-sp Automatic, 17/23 mpg
7 passengers, 4175 lb, 3.5-liter, V-6 engine, 15.7 lb/bhp

Engine
Engine Type Gas V6
Displacement 3.5L/211
Fuel System MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 266 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 245 @ 4700

Transmission
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.24
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.36
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.05
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.08

Audi R8 5.2 V10 FSI Quattro - 2010

Base Price: $115,400 - $156,300

Vehicle Details

EPA Classification Compact
$117500 R8 2dr Cpe 4.2L Man quattro
2-Door All Wheel Drive Car, 420 bhp, 317 lb-ft, 6-sp Manual, 12/19 mpg
2 passengers, 3600 lb, 4.2-liter, 8-cylinder engine, 8.6 lb/bhp

Engine
Engine Type Gas V8
Displacement 4.2L/254
Fuel System FSI Direct
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 420 @ 7800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 317 @ 4500-6000

Transmission
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Trans Type 6
Trans Description Cont. Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.37
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.71
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.88
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.13
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.93
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.71
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.46

BMW 3-series 2010

Base Price: $33,675 - $51,525

Vehicle Details
$33675 328i Sedan
4-Door Rear Wheel Drive Car, 230 bhp, 200 lb-ft, 6-sp Manual, 18 (2009)/28 (2009) mpg
5 passengers, 3350 lb, 3-liter, inline-6 engine, 14.5 lb/bhp

Engine
Engine Type Gas I6
Displacement 3.0L/183
Fuel System N/A
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 230 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 200 @ 2750

Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type 6
Trans Description Cont. Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.32
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.46
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.66
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.23
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.85
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.94
Clutch Size N/A in
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.23
Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact

MECHANICAL
6-speed manual transmission
3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc: double-VANOS variable valve timing, Valvetronic
Engine start/stop button
Electronic throttle control
Rear wheel drive
Double-pivot strut front suspension-inc: coil springs, aluminum lower arms, aluminum steering knuckles, aluminum subframe
5-link rear suspension w/coil springs
Front/rear twin-tube gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Engine speed-sensitive variable-assist pwr steering
4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes
Chrome-plated dual exhaust tips

Honda Insight 2010

Base Price: $20,510 - $23,810

Vehicle Details
$20510 Insight LX
4-Door Front Wheel Drive Car, 98 bhp, 123 lb-ft, CVT Automatic, 40/43 mpg
5 passengers, 2725 lb, 1.3-liter, 4-cylinder engine, hybrid, 27.8 lb/bhp

ENTERTAINMENT
160-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc:(4) speakers, MP3/WMA playback, aux input jack, speed-sensitive volume control, CD text display capability, radio data system
Roof-mounted antenna

Engine
Engine Type Gas/Electric I4
Displacement 1.3L/82
Fuel System MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 98 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 123 @ 1000 - 1500

Transmission
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type CVT
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.51 - 1.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.20
Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub-compact

MECHANICAL
1.3L SOHC MPFI 8-valve i-VTEC I4 engine w/permanent-magnet electric motor
Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)
Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) 101-volt battery
Drive-by-wire throttle
Direct ignition system
Continuously variable automatic transmission
Front wheel drive
MacPherson strut front suspension
Torsion-beam rear suspension
Front & rear stabilizer bars
Electric pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes

2009 Dodge Challenger

Vehicle Details

$23460 Challenger 2dr Cpe SE
2-Door Rear Wheel Drive Car, 250 bhp, 250 lb-ft, 4-sp Automatic, 17/25 mpg
5 passengers, 3625 lb, 3.5-liter, V-6 engine, 14.5 lb/bhp

MECHANICAL
3.5L MPI 24-valve HO V6 engine
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine oil cooler
Autostick automatic transmission
2.87 axle ratio
Rear wheel drive
Heavy duty engine cooling
730 CCA maintenance-free battery
160-amp alternator
Independent touring suspension
Rear stabilizer bar
Pwr rack & pinion steering
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code DGJ
Trans Type 4
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.57
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.21
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.87

Engine
Engine Order Code EGG
Engine Type Gas V6
Displacement 3.5L/214
Fuel System SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 250 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 250 @ 3800