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Drivers Log.(News)(Brief Article)
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Date in fleet: Sept. 23-Oct. 7 As-tested price: $85,795 Powertrain: 3.8-liter H6; rwd, six-speed manual Output: 355 hp @ 6600 rpm, 295 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm Curb weight: 3131 pounds
MORRISON: Porsche deserves commendation for building the world's finest driver's package. As great as the standard Carrera is, the S proves that, yes, you can want for more. The only question is which color to choose, and even then it's tough to go wrong.
The S has more grip than a professional arm wrestler on steroids, and the boxer six's sound is unlike any other engine. It's worth driving around in low gears for extended periods just for the grins induced by its patented "BAAARRRRRGH.''
Inevitably there will be those who claim it is overpriced, that there is no reason to shell out nearly twice as much as a Corvette. But from where I sit, ...
- Driver's Log.(News)(2004 Volkswagen Phaeton)(Product/Service Evaluation)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek January 19, 2004 700+ words
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Date in fleet: Dec. 29-Jan. 19 As-tested price: $74,365 Powertrain: 4.2-liter V8; awd, six-speed automatic Output: 335 hp @ 6500 rpm, 317 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Curb...
- Luxury Volkswagen Phaeton Arrives to Miami Auto Show - 'Represents Great Value...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 7, 2003 700+ words
...Volkswagen of America, Inc. showcases its highly anticipated Volkswagen Phaeton at the Miami Auto Show. Volkswagen's luxury sedan arrives...cgi-bin/prnh/20031107/DEF013 ) The all-new Volkswagen Phaeton has a base price of $64,600 and is the brand's first...
- VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON (comes fitted with a 3,198cc six-cylinder V6 longitudinal...
- Magazine article from: India Business Insight July 31, 2006 700+ words
(From India Business Insight) The Volkswagen Phaeton comes fitted with a 3,198cc six-cylinder V6 longitudinal petrol engine. The engine produces 241 PS of power at 6,200 revolutions...
- ADVISORY/Volkswagen Phaeton to be Unveiled at California International Auto...
- Press release article from: Business Wire October 27, 2003 700+ words
...moderated by Richard Saxton and Detroit-based WWJ Radio's John McElroy. 9:15a North American debut of the Volkswagen Phaeton 10a Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year winner announced 10:45 - 11a IntelliChoice Announces Awards for...
- REMINDER/Volkswagen Phaeton to be Unveiled at California International Auto...
- Press release article from: Business Wire October 28, 2003 700+ words
...News Conference Line-up: 7:30 - 9a West Coast Automotive Design Forum 9:15a North American debut of the Volkswagen Phaeton 10a Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year winner announced 10:45 - 11a IntelliChoice Announces Awards for...
- MEDIA: STRATEGY OF THE WEEK - VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON.
- Magazine article from: Campaign June 6, 2003 700+ words
...reaching for the stars with the launch of its latest model, Mark Sweney writes. For the launch campaign of the Volkswagen Phaeton, VW's first luxury car, the company has built its media strategy around the very concept of luxury. This...
- ''World First'' for Valeo's Double Xenon Lighting Technology for New Volkswagen...
- Press release article from: Business Wire May 28, 2002 700+ words
...all great reach of the Xenon low beam," said Dr. Falk Beil, Head of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Volkswagen Phaeton. A feature of the Double Xenon headlamps specified by Volkswagen for the W12 Phaeton is a dynamic self-leveling...
- FACTFILE: VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON (the Volkswagen Phaeton is priced at Rs58 lakh).
- Magazine article from: India Business Insight March 31, 2006 700+ words
(From India Business Insight) The Volkswagen (VW) Phaeton, priced at Rs58 lakh, is fitted with an engine that has six cylinders arranged in a Vee with a total displacement of 3,189 cubic centimetres and produces 241 brake horsepower at 6,200 revolutions per minute (rpm) and a torque of 31.12
- Volkswagen Phaeton to Debut Exclusively at Geneva Motor Show, March 4; WHO:...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 1, 2002 700+ words
WHAT: Volkswagen is featuring an exclusive, live presentation of its Phaeton (formerly D-1). The Phaeton is Volkswagen's all-new, super-luxury, flagship sedan. This high-performance vehicle features a dynamic 420- horsepower W12 engine and standard 4MOTION four-wheel drive system. The Phaeton will
- 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.(Automotive)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Popular Mechanics Allen, Mike December 1, 2003 700+ words
It's big, it's fast, it's built like a bank vault. It has the best paint job of any German car we've ever seen. And, oh, did we mention that it's a Volkswagen? The VW Phaeton is as big as a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, inside and out. And it offers a choice of two engines--a 340-hp 4.3-liter V8 shared
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