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Drivers Log.(News)(Product/Service Evaluation)
2003 MazdaSpeed Protege
Date in fleet: Aug. 8-18 As-tested price: $21,000 Powertrain: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4; fwd, five-speed manual Hp: 170 @ 6000 rpm Torque: 160 @ 3500 rpm Curb weight: 2843 pounds
GRITZINGER: At this price, the car is pretty cool, with a nice array of add-ons from the rear wing to the racy steering wheel to the wild Kenwood audio system to the turbo under the hood. The short shifter is snick-snick, but I'd like a little bit more length to work with. Steering is right-now, if a little overboosted. The engine and suspension work well together, even if they're a little noisy-what is that loud thump in the rear? I'm not the right demographic, but I'm pretty sure the sound wasn't coming from a subwoofer. And I'd think twice about these tires-they tram around worse than any small car I've ever driven.
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa
Date in fleet: Aug. 25-Sept. 2 As-tested price: $85,225 Powertrain: 3.6-liter H6; rwd, six-speed manual Hp: 315 @ 6800 rpm Torque: 273 @ 4250 rpm Curb weight: 3114 pounds
MORRISON: Regardless of which version you select-Targa, Carrera, C4S, Cabriolet-the 911 is the world's best car. Period. It may not be the fastest, it may not be the best-looking. But one shot behind the wheel of this car is all you need to understand Porschephiles. Whenever I am fortunate enough to drive a 911, I take full advantage. I was still driving at 1 a.m. this morning, I just couldn't bring myself to get out of the car. With the Targa top open, the radio on and the wind in my hair, it was like a dream. And now that I'm back at work, it's like I just woke up, only to realize the dream is over. Until next time...
2003 BMW M3 SMG
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- CALIBER CRUISE; Dodge's new budget wheels eat up the miles.(News)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek July 10, 2006 700+ words
...small-car effort. * * * 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT ON SALE: Now as-tested PRICE: $18,230 POWERTRAIN: 2.0-liter, 158-hp, 141-lb-ft I4; fwd, CVT CURB WEIGHT: 3039 lbs 0 TO 60 MPH: 10.5 seconds (est.) FUEL MILEAGE (EPA...
- 2009 SUPERFORMANCE SHELBY CS GT40.(NEWS)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek May 18, 2009 700+ words
ON SALE: Now AS-TESTED PRICE: $135,834 DRIVETRAIN: 5.8-liter, 550-hp, 535-lb-ft V8; RWD, fivespeed manual CURB WEIGHT: 2,400 lb 0-60 MPH: 3.2 sec (mfr) FUEL ECONOMY: Probably not very good
- Drives.(NEWS)(Brief article)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek June 15, 2009 700+ words
...SALE: Now AS-TESTED PRICE: $43,685 DRIVETRAIN...speed manual CURB WEIGHT: 4,140 lb 0...SALE: Now AS-TESTED PRICE: $50,895 DRIVETRAIN...speed manual CURB WEIGHT: 3,924 lb 0...SALE: Now AS-TESTED PRICE: $37,250 DRIVETRAIN...speed manual CURB ...
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- Magazine article from: AutoWeek July 16, 2007 700+ words
...price: $29,595 as-tested price: $37,950 drivetrain...four-speed automatic curb weight: 3969 lb 0-60 mph...2007 Audi A6 Avant As-tested price: $60,770 Drivetrain...243 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm Curb weight: 4167 lb Fuel Economy...
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- Magazine article from: AutoWeek May 15, 2006 700+ words
...every ounce of its 5577-pound curb weight. Recently the Phantom was dubbed...ROYCE PHANTOM ON SALE: Now as-tested PRICE: $351,100 POWERTRAIN: 6...rwd, six-speed automatic CURB WEIGHT: 5577 lbs 0 TO 60 MPH: In due...
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- Magazine article from: AutoWeek March 17, 2003 700+ words
ON SALE: Now AS-TESTED PRICE: $101,135 POWERTRAIN: 5.7-liter, 500-hp, 520-lb-ft V8; rwd, six-speed manual CURB WEIGHT: 3118 pounds (est.) 0 to 60 MPH: 4.2 seconds (mfr.)
- 2004 BMW X3.(News)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek March 1, 2004 700+ words
As-tested price: $43,445 Powertrain: 3.0-liter, 225-hp, 214-lb-ft I6; awd, five-speed automatic Curb weight: 4067 pounds 0 to 60 mph: 7.9 seconds (mfr.) AW observed fuel mileage: 18 mpg
- EASY BURN; MERCEDES ML CDI dispels diesel myths.(News)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek May 14, 2007 700+ words
...BENZ ML 320 CDI ON SALE: Now BASE PRICE: $44,455 AS-TESTED PRICE: $55,855 DRIVETRAIN: 3.0-liter, 215-hp, 398-lb-ft V6; awd, seven-speed automatic CURB WEIGHT: 4817 lb 0 TO 60 MPH: 7.9 sec (mfr) FUEL MILEAGE...
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- Magazine article from: AutoWeek August 7, 2006 700+ words
...convertible, even more. * * * 2006 BMW 650i ON SALE: Now AS-TESTED PRICE: $89,340 POWERTRAIN: 4.8-liter, 360-hp, 360-lb-ft V8; rwd, six-speed manual CURB WEIGHT: 4277 lbs 0 TO 60 MPH: 5.6 seconds (mfr.) FUEL MILEAGE...
Source: HighBeam Research, Drivers Log.(News)(Product/Service Evaluation)