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Flash.(Briefs)
The sticker says...
With caveats in the press release like "transaction prices are determined by authorized Ford dealers'' and "excludes optional equipment,'' we're betting you'll hunt far and wide to find a 2005 Ford GT supercar rolling out of a showroom this summer at the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $139,995, plus freight charges. Remember, the first customer-purchased Ford GT sold last summer at Christie's Auction at Pebble Beach for $557,500, including auction fees (AW, Aug. 25, 2003). Every GT might not sell for that price, but with just 1500 planned for production in the coming year, worldwide demand is likely to drive prices well above the stated sticker. If the GT is too rich for your pocketbook, Ford reminds us that there's always the all-new Mustang due in 2004 as well.
SLK firsts
Look for Mercedes' new 3.5-liter V6 and six-speed manual gearbox to debut on the 2005 SLK when the next-generation two-seater arrives this year. The dohc four-valve-per-cylinder engine should produce about 268 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque, which compares favorably to the current 3.2-liter, single-cam, three-valve V6 engine's 215 hp and 229 lb-ft. The '05 SLK will offer auto and manual gearboxes, including the new six-speed manual.
Speaking of Benzes
Sales of AMG-modified Mercedes-Benz models nearly doubled in 2003, to more than 12,000 units, said Mercedes-Benz USA president and CEO Paul Halata. In 2002, AMG added the SL55, S55, G55, CL55 and CLK55 to its offerings and reported 6515 sales in the United States, a tenfold increase from the first year's results. Some of those models arrived late in 2002, and in 2003 the company also added the E55 to the AMG range.
Small Chevys
- Audi Covers the 24 Hours of Le Mans Race Stateside on Social Media Websites.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 11, 2009 700+ words
...enthusiasts current on events in Le Mans 24 hours a day throughout...achieved more victories in its Le Mans history. The heart of the brand's drive to win Le Mans this year, the Audi R15...producing more than 600 hp, with a maximum torque...
- AUDI Triumphs With TDI Power at Le Mans.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 18, 2006 700+ words
...and most important Le Mans win for Audi so far...powered by a 650 hp V12 TDI engine, were...head of the field. Le Mans record winner Tom...environmentally friendly 650-hp sportscar can be...R8 that scored five Le Mans victories. The only...
- Audi Triumphs Again At the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 16, 2008 700+ words
...who followed the race at Le Mans personally in the Audi pit...It was the most tense Le Mans race I remember. We had...it became obvious that Le Mans particularly rewards reliability...the S5 Coupe with 354 hp; the design-leading A6...
- PORSCHE AIMS FOR VICTORY AT DAYTONA IN NEW LE MANS GT CLASS
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 25, 1994 700+ words
...to appear in the inaugural Le Mans GT Classes at the 1994 Daytona...engines producing over 350 hp, or the GT 2 Class for engines producing under 350 hp. In addition to Daytona...of Sebring, 24 hours of Le Mans and Watkins Glen races this...
- Cadillac at Le Mans.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Machine Design May 17, 2001 700+ words
...compete in the French classic Le Mans 24-Hour Race, scheduled...increase, producing 580 hp, and has shed 20 lb...competing at this year's Le Mans is a design-in-progress...rounds of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). After...
- Improving the breed: Audi's diesel Le Mans race car.(TECHNOLOGY)
- Magazine article from: Diesel Progress North American Edition Siuru, Bill June 1, 2006 700+ words
...test for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Prior to the R10...displacement currently allowed by Le Mans' rules. As with the case...produces in excess of 650 hp and more than 811 lb.ft...unusually low range for a Le Mans racing engine that typically...
- FOUR Times the Fun (part 2 of 2); Le Mans quattro is like a German Gallardo,...
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek February 16, 2004 700+ words
...were allowed to pilot the Le Mans, slowly. That's us behind...was unfortunate since 610 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque...pounds, Audi claims the Le Mans will reach 62 mph in under...from the stock V10's 500 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque...
- Audi Competes with Diesel Sports Car at Le Mans.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 13, 2005 700+ words
...Paris * V12 TDI engine produces over 650 hp * First test successfully completed...diesel engine at the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. The all-new Audi R10, which was...The Le Mans Prototype, with over 650 hp and more than 1,100 Newton meters...
- 2000 Cadillac STS Makes Lap of America, Climbs Hill, and Spends 24 Hours in Le...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 5, 2000 700+ words
...4,200-mile trek. 24 Hours of Le Mans For Le Mans on June 15-18, Cadillac will showcase...control system for the 2000 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. The STSi pace car...extra 50 horsepower -- to total 350 hp. StabiliTrak 2.0, which is standard...
- ASTON WILL RUN LE MANS.(Competition)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek July 26, 2004 700+ words
...of the BMW team that won Le Mans in 1999 with the V12 LMR...alloy 6.0-liter, 450-hp V12 will be modified to an output of around 600 hp, although an air restrictor...the FIA GT, ACO ALMS and Le Mans Endurance series. Private...
Source: HighBeam Research, Flash.(Briefs)