Monthly Archive for November 2009
Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin Comes Into Focus as Parts Train’s Auto Body Parts Supercharge Every Ford V
By Jenny McLane
The Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin is the world’s first
high-performance sport-utility truck (SUT). We’re looking to
take Ford performance to an entirely new market segment with the
Sport Trac Adrenalin,” says Steve Lyons, vice president, Ford
Motor Company and president, Ford Division. “Adrenalin is
designed to offer a unique combination of performance and
functionality.
Adrenalin has combined the best attributes of two breakthrough
Ford vehicles – Ford SVT F-150 Lightning and Ford Explorer Sport
Trac. It also offers class-leading technologies, including
all-wheel drive, a six-speed automatic transmission and Ford’s
industry-leading AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™. It
offers four full-sized doors, four bolstered bucket seats, and a
four-foot composite box with 30 percent more cargo capacity than
the current Explorer Sport Trac.
“We have a very clear view of what we want to do to retain
Ford’s leadership in performance vehicles,” says Phil Martens
group vice president, Product Creation. “This includes looking
beyond traditional SVT products for opportunities with unique
performance attributes, such as all-wheel-drive.” The Sport Trac
Adrenalin delivers searing acceleration with its 4.6-liter,
32-valve DOHC V-8 power train. A Roots-type supercharger and
water-to-air intercooler boost output to a whopping 390
horsepower and 390 pounds-feet of torque.
It has a six-speed automatic transmission – the first for any
SVT vehicle, which has proven capable of heavy-duty use,
contributing to the projected 6000-pound towing capacities of
the Sport Trac Adrenalin. “In addition to providing sure footing
on slick surfaces, there’s a performance advantage to all-wheel
drive,” says Jay O’Connell, SVT chief vehicle engineer. “A
longstanding problem with performance trucks was their inability
to ‘hook up’ from a standing start without excessive wheel spin.
This AWD system puts power down through all four tires, helping
Adrenalin launch with impressive authority.”
With a supercharged, 390-horsepower V-8, the first six-speed
automatic ever featured in an SVT vehicle and an SVT-tuned fully
independent suspension, Adrenalin promises acceleration, agility
and utility. Providing an added measure of safety and control
during slippery conditions or emergency maneuvers
all-wheel-drive system is paired with Ford’s industry-exclusive
safety system, AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™.
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2005 Toyota Avalon: Larger, More Luxurious and More Powerful - Maintain its Quality with Partstrain
By Jenny Mc Lane
The new Avalon is the third generation of Toyota’s large sedan,
derived from the same the midsize Toyota Camry and the Lexus
ES330 entry-level luxury sedan. Toyota put considerable effort
into giving the new Avalon a more distinct identity. It’s now
larger and more luxurious than the Camry. It’s also more
powerful and roomier inside than the Lexus ES330. “The all-new
Avalon is distinctive, stylish and the most American vehicle of
any Toyota product to date,” said Don Esmond, senior vice
president and general manager of the Toyota Division in the
United States.
The Avalon comes equipped with a new 3.5L V6 280-hp engine
paired to a five-speed sequential shift automatic transmission.
With this new engine, the Avalon can go from 0 to 60 MPH in 6.6
seconds. An estimated fuel economy of 22 city and 31 highway
miles per gallon is another amenity of the new redesign. New
exterior enhancements include a dual rear exhaust, front chrome
grille, and a four-inch longer wheelbase. The extended wheelbase
adds to the interior space and comfort of the passengers. Also
new are the rear reclining seats, which recline up to 10 degrees.
Comfort is the key word when it comes to the Avalon. The new
Avalon is 5 inches longer than its predecessor is, and by
rerouting the exhaust pipes, Toyota engineers created a flat
floor in the back and 40.9 inches of legroom, versus 35.6 inches
in the Lexus ES330. For added comfort, the Avalon’s rear seats
recline by 10 degrees. Five long-legged adults can sit in the
car comfortably. For the driver and front-seat occupant, there
are no legs knocking against the center console. Rear
passengers, including the one in the middle, can rest their feet
on a flat floor. Headroom is good. All models in the range
feature front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear
side-curtain airbags, in addition to a driver’s knee airbag. A
brake-assist system determines whether a driver has used the
full potential of the brakes in an emergency; if the system
senses that more braking is required, ABS will activate until
the pedal is released.
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The New Mercedes Bens E320 CDI Now the World’s Most Successful Luxury Car Line Maintained by Superio
By Jenny McLane
Equipped with the latest innovative diesel technology, the E320
CDI has 201 hp and 369 lb-ft. of torque, enough to propel the
car to 100 km/h on the test track in just 7.0 seconds. Good
performance, low exhaust emissions, great fuel economy and low
noise levels this latest generation of electronically injected
CDI engines is changing consumers’ dated perceptions about
diesel engines.
Like all diesels, the E320 CDI gets great fuel mileage and has
increased cruising range over a comparable gasoline-powered car.
What’s more important, the E320 CDI will do that without
sacrificing performance. The E320 CDI gets 8.9/5.9 l/100km for
city and highway driving, respectively, while virtually equaling
the acceleration of the gasoline V6. Thanks to its CDI
electronic fuel injection, even the usual diesel engine sound is
muted. From inside the vehicle at idle, the E320 CDI registers
just 44 decibels. For comparison: An average doorbell produces
about 75 decibels.
The double-wishbone of the E320 CDI front suspension is similar
to that of the S-Class, and its patented five-link rear
suspension provides unparalleled wheel motion control.
The E320 CDI comes standard with four-zone climate control that
allows different temperature settings for the rear outboard
passengers as well as the driver and front passenger. A long
list of standard equipment include power tilt and telescoping
steering wheel, power windows with one-touch up/down operation
and auto-dimming mirrors. A power flip-down panel in the centre
console opens to reveal extra storage space or the optional
six-disc CD changer.
The standard COMAND display, which can be fitted with an
optional DVD-based navigation system, also includes a
nine-speaker audio system with surround sound. An optional
harman/kardon LOGIC7 system takes high performance audio to a
new level with seven-channel digital surround sound, 420 Watts
of total output and 12 high-end speakers.
Several options are: The Keyless Go system, which allows the
driver to unlock the car simply by touching the door handle, and
to start the car by touching the gearshift knob. The Parktronic
parking assistance system uses ultrasound waves to detect
obstacles in front of or behind the car, and warns the driver of
detected objects
Mercedes-Benz’ pioneering role in modern diesel engine
development is likely to play a key role in the company’s future
products that could include hybrids, advanced piston engines and
fuel cells.
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