Posts Tagged Torque
2011 Audi S4
Posted by Martin in Audi, Car Reviews on March 14, 2011
The 2011 Audi S4 is a 4-door luxury sedan, comes in two trim levels, the 3.0T Premium Plus Sedan quattro and the 3.0T Premium Plus Sedan quattro S tronic. The 3.0T Premium Plus Sedan quattro is outfitted with a standard 3.0-liter, V6, 333-horsepower, supercharged engine that gets 18-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway.
2011 Audi S4
The 3.0T Premium Plus Sedan quattro S tronic is outfitted with a standard 3.0-liter, V6, 333-horsepower, supercharged engine that gets 18-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard in 3.0T Premium Plus Sedan quattro and A 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard in 3.0T Premium Plus Sedan quattro S tronic.
The S4 Sedan features all wheel drive with independent front and rear multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar and the available options comprise an electro-mechanical limited slip differential, ride control, and adaptive suspension for maximum vehicle stability and control. With a power split subjective to the rear wheels, and an optional Sports Rear Differential that vectors power from side to side, provide the S4 tremendous road-holding prospective and self-control experience. The S4 is available standard with rack and pinion steering with hydraulic speed sensitive Read the rest of this entry »
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review
Posted by Martin in Car Reviews, Lincoln on March 3, 2011
The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid gets Ford’s second-generation hybrid technology. A 156-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine and 106-hp electric motor produce a combined 191 horsepower and
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review
136 lb-ft of torque and the combination sets power to the front wheels through an incessantly variable transmission. The MKZ is not available with all-wheel drive and its drive train combination is good for an astounding 41 mpg city/36 mpg highway. The 2011 MKZ Hybrid drive at speeds up to 47 mph on all-electric power with no using a drop of gasoline.
Hybrid in just one essence, however buyers can choose for a variety of different style and gear packages. In base design, buyers acquire delighted to the high-tech Sync system, which features a large, LCD touch-screen interface for operating things such as climate control, Bluetooth hands-free calling and entertainment. The leather seats offered as standard equipment are one of some brilliant spots. In the front, the buckets are both heated and cooled, and bring sufficient power adjustment to fit almost anyone behind the wheel.
The MKZ Hybrid’s drivetrain technology should look well-known, as the vehicle is connected to the Ford Fusion Hybrid, but a quantity of luxury touches are extra. Read the rest of this entry »
2011 Toyota Corolla
The 2011 Toyota Corolla is a five-passenger sedan offered in base, LE and S trim levels. The Base models are sensibly well-equipped however be short of power accessories, which the LE model puts in. The S trim has only the base model’s expediency features as standard though adds a variety of sporty touches. Similar to its predecessor, the Toyota Corolla mostly intends to satisfy the regular user.
Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla gets a minor exterior changes for 2011 with a small number of interior twists as well. The Corolla adds changes styling for 2011, mainly with the S trim, which obtains the bulky, flat-bottomed steering wheel. The number of trim levels has been reduced from five trims to three trims and mainly remarkably, the sport-tuned XRS trim, with its superior 2.4-liter four-cylinder. The XLE trim has been removed in 2011 which was the most luxurious trim in the lineup. The Ride quality of corolla is smooth and silence, whereas the car’s handling is sufficient. In the cabin, there’s not very attractive but the design is sober and adequate. The control design is easy and organized and the driving position has been modified by a telescoping steering column. There is generous room in the rear seat. Moreover the overall cabin is pleasing. Read the rest of this entry »