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Friday, December 31, 2010

2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sport Review

2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sport

With the economic crisis hurdling down on us, its hard for most of us to achieve our dream and buy that fancy luxury you've wanted since you were a kid. However, Mercedes-Benz, which is always two steps ahead of everything, came to the rescue with this rather peppy luxury-sports sedan. From the face of it, the C-Class does look rather pretty. It has some facial features similar to that of the S-Class. It might not have as much features as the S-Class, but you can have its face and a lot of other things for a whole lot less.

City Cruising

First off, there's the engine, which is 3.0-liter V6 producing 228 horsepower. It doesn't sound like much, but it means something to this car. You can get the engine connected to a 6-speed manual transmission (Standard) or a 7-speed automatic transmission (Available on rear-wheel drive models, standard on 4Matic models) which will get the car from 0 to 60 MPH in less than 6 seconds. That's pretty quick for quite a small luxury car. It weighs just 1.5 tons so it should feel light when driving it. And thanks to its lightness and non-powerful engine, the car will do an EPA estimated 22 MPG, which makes it very good when saving money on fuel.

Red Hot!

As a city cruiser, the ride is very comfortable and rather cozy for a cheap luxury car. In comfort mode, the suspension is softened up and helps remove all the nasty bumps and jolts that you might come across if you're strolling a place like Manhattan. I tested out its suspension in a very bumpy place in New Jersey known as Plainfield. It was surprisingly soft, although it isn't recommended that you drive one like an idiot, which I saw one person do the other day. I don't have a picture to show you what he did to his C-Class, but let's just say don't think you're car is invincible, because it isn't. Anyway, the ride is very comfortable on very harsh roads, and that includes snowy roads like the ones we've received a few days ago.

Speedy Getaway

As for handling, that was very surprising as well. Since this car is very light and has the power directed to all four wheels, expect to make turns on a dime. Truthfully speaking, this car has the ability of out-gripping a BMW 328i X-Drive, which is also very good. In sport mode, the suspension is stiffer and throttle responses are sharper if you want to do some sporty driving. I tested this mode out on some very windy roads in Franklin (yes, there are some windy roads there). The car feels very light and in the same way, very composed. I was making sharp turns at 60 MPH; no understeer or oversteer at all. It's so fast and so grippy, it literally made me sick. My stomach was doing well. I was rushed to the hospital. My leg still hurts from fainting. That's how sick this car is. It wasn't a pleasant sick, but it was a good sick.

Picturesque Moment

So, price-wise, this is car is 70% affordable. You can get the new C-Class now with 4Matic All-Wheel Drive, Satellite Navigation, Sirius Satellite Radio, COMAND System, iPod Integration, 6GB Hard Drive, Enhanced Voice Control, Heated Front Seats, and over 100 more features for just $42,600. Now, that does sound like a lot, but compared to its rival, the BMW 328i X-Drive M Sport, you can get all of this for $47,650, more than $5,000 more than this one. So, price-wise, the new C-Class is the perfect buy in this economic crisis. You'll be able to feel luxurious and somewhat sick at the same time.

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Friday, November 19, 2010

Most Fuel Efficient 2010 top 5

2010 BMW 128 i: MPG 18 city/28 highway (beginning at $30,000) The Germans are acknowledged superior in the games auto branch and that still carries on to be correct with the 2010 BMW 128 i. A dab unmanageable for a sedan, the superior representation and magnificent gas mileage puts this auto on the list for Top Ten Most Fuel Efficient Sports Cars.

2010 BMW 128 i

2010 BMW 128 i

2) 2010 Mercedes Benz SLK300: MPG 19 city/26 highway (beginning at $42,000) Offering superior representation and fabulous looks as anticipated is the 2010 Mercedes Benz SLK300. All the more with 228 steed capacity better than average fuel economy may be had with this delightful auto.

2010 Mercedes Benz SLK300

2010 Mercedes Benz SLK300

3) 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera: MPG 19 city/27 highway (beginning at $75,000) The iconic teardrop shaped 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera still moves the same request that it invariably has. This speedy games auto even has a situation on the Top Ten List for fuel proficient autos with its dynamic goal and fine lines.

2010 Porsche 911 Carrera

2010 Porsche 911 Carrera

4) 2010 Porsche Cayman: MPG: 20 city/29 highway (beginning at $60,000) For 2010, the Porsche Cayman was updated with 20 more horsepower but still looks after stupendous fuel effectiveness. Offering superior handling and driving representation, the Cayman is positive to furnish some of the most memorable driving encounters that some auto can offer.

2010 Porsche Cayman

2010 Porsche Cayman

5) 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse: MPG: 20 city/28 highway (beginning at $20,000) One of the more competitive wears autos on this list is the Mitsubishi Eclipse. The sporty looks of this auto are certain to blow some people's minds when heading around town and you will likewise feel exceptional knowing you’re safeguarding some gas with 20 miles to the gallon.

2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse

2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Sunday, October 10, 2010

BMW M3 E30 M3 road car

The third car road-going version produced 195 bhp (145 kW; 198 PS) (catalyzed model). Evolution models (not sold in North America) continued with 2.3 liters but adopted revised exhaust-cam timing, increased compression along with the lack of a catalyst producing approximately 215 hp (160 kW). Later the Sport Evolution model production run of 600 (sometimes referred as Evolution III) increased engine displacement to 2.5 L and produced 238 hp (175 kW). 786 cabriolets were also produced, all by hand in BMW's Garching plant; at the time the 215 hp (160 kW) example was the world's fastest four-seat convertible.

BMW M3
BMW M3

BMW M3

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Jaguar XJ Numbering

Just prior to World War II Jaguar, known then as SS Cars, started using a numbering system beginning with the letter X for internal projects. X meaning experimental, XB for military chassis projects and XF to XK for engines. This numbering system has never been consistent and there appears to be many omissions and duplications.

Number Project
XJ3 3.4-litre and 3.8-litre S-Type saloon cars (known to the Pressed Steel Company as 'Utah')
XJ4 Designation of the project which led to what was publicly announced as the XJ6
XJ5 Modifications to the Mark Ten for air-conditioning
XJ6 A V12 racing engine with four-overhead-camshafts
XJ8 E-type 2+2 version
XJ13 Jaguar sport-racing mid engined prototype
XJ16 Jaguar 420 saloon
XJ22 & XJ23 E-type Series Two
XJ27 The Jaguar XJS
XJ40 Second Generation Jaguar XJ6 (1986-1994) (as opposed to Series 2 version of First Generation)
XJ41 Prototype Coupé replacement for the XJ-S
XJ42 Prototype Drophead replacement for the XJ-S
XJ50 Jaguar XJ12 Series Three
XJ57 & XJ58 Jaguar XJ-S 3.6 litre
XJ81 Second Generation Jaguar XJ12 (1993 - 1994)

Jaguar XJ