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Lincoln MKS, MKT, MKX, MKZ, Navigator Gallery & Info

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Taken December 2009 at the San Francisco International Auto Show.

2010 Lincoln MKS

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2010 Lincoln MKT

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2010 Lincoln MKX

The 2010 Lincoln MKX starts at an MSRP of $40,195 and comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine. It has an automatic transmission, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, and a reverse sensing system. EPA estimated fuel economy is 17 MPG city and 23 MPG highway.

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2010 Lincoln MKZ

The 2010 Lincoln MKZ starts with an MSRP of $34,115 and is powered by a 3.5-liter 24-valve V6 Duratec Engine. It has a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, reverse sensing system, tire pressure monitor system, and traction control. EPA estimated fuel economy is 18 MPG city and 27 MPG highway.

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2010 Lincoln Navigator

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Lexus GS 350 & IS 350 Sharpie Edition Gallery & Info

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Taken December 2009 at the San Francisco International Auto Show.

Lexus GS 350

The 2010 Lexus GS 350 starts with an MSRP of $45,000 for the rear-wheel drive version, and $46,950 for the all-wheel drive version. It includes a 3.5-liter V6 engine with dual Variable Valve Timing and direct port injection. This engine produces 303 horsepower and 274 lb-ft of torque, which is transferred to the tires by a 6-speed sequential-shift automatic electronically controlled transmission.

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Lexus IS 350 Sharpie by NU Force

Yes, this Lexus IS 350 was decorated with a Sharpie. And it looks amazing.

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2010 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Info & Gallery

Monday, December 7th, 2009

The 2010 Range Rover HSE starts with a base MSRP of $79,275. It is powered by a 5-liter 375 horsepower Aluminum Alloy V8 with Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection. Performance and handling technology includes the Terrain Response System for General / Snow / Mud / Sand / Rock Crawl. The Range Rover comes with a 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Command Shift with Normal, Sport, and Manual Shift modes.

The drivetrain includes permanent four-wheel drive, four wheel electronic traction control, and two-speed Electronic Transfer Gearbox with Electronic Center Differential Shift on the Move Capability. Tires are 255/55R19 riding on 19 inch alloy wheels, stopped by power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes.

Dynamic system technologies include:

  • All Terrain Dynamic Stability Control
  • Anti Roll Mitigation
  • Cornering Brake Control
  • Electronic Brake Force Distribution
  • Electronic Parking Brake
  • Emergency Brake Assist
  • Four-Channel All Terrain Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Gradient Release Control
  • Hill Descent Control
  • Roll Stability Control

The 2010 Range Rover HSE has Electronic Air Suspension with Automatic Load Leveling and multiple modes including Access, Standard, and Off-Road. This is an independent front and rear suspension system. New features on the 2010 model include Adaptive Cruise Control with Brake Assist, push button start, a surround camera system, and upgraded powertrain, electronics, interior, and exterior. A 720-Watt, 14 speaker harman/kardon surround sound system is included.

Photos taken December 2009 at the San Francisco International Auto Show.

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Info and Photos

Monday, December 7th, 2009

The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe starts at an MSRP of $22,000 for the 2-liter and $25,000 for the 3.8-liter.

The 2-liter Genesis comes with a turbo 4-cylinder engine with dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing and produces 210 horsepower at 6000 RPM. You have a choice of 6 speed manual or 5 speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC technology.

The 3.8-liter Genesis comes with a DOHC V6 with dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing and produces 306 horsepower at 6300 RPM. You have a choice of 6 speed manual or 6 speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift SHIFTRONIC technology.

Electronic Stability Control, ABS brakes, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, and a 170-watt audio system with 6 speakers is included with both models. These photos were taken December 2009 at the San Francisco International Auto Show.

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1932-1970 Hot Rods Gallery: Bel Air, Corvette, Mustang, and more

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Taken December 2009 at the San Francisco International Auto Show.

1932 Ford 5 Window

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1937 Ford Cabriolet

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1937 Plymouth House Car

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1940 Ford 3 Window Coupe

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1955 Chevy Bel Air

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1956 Chevy Bel Air

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1957 Chevy 210 Bel Air

This is one fast Bel Air. That monster under the hood right there is a 1580 horsepower twin turbo big block Chevrolet engine. It’s equipped with a 4L80E “Traction Control” transmission, riding on an Art Morrison IFS 4-link rear chassis. Needs fatter tires.

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1962 Chevy Corvette

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1962 Chevy Impala

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1970 Boss 302 Ford Mustang

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1970 Chevy Chevelle SS

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Honda Galleries: Civic Si, Fit, Insight, S2000

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Taken December 2009 at the San Francisco International Auto Show.

2010 Honda Civic Si

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2010 Honda Fit

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2010 Honda Insight Hybrid

The 2010 Honda Insight 5-Door starts at an MSRP of $23,100. It’s powered by a 98 horsepower 1.3-liter SOHC 8-valve i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with Integrated Motor Assist. It has an idle stop feature, Continuously Variable Transmission, paddle shifters, electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, ECO Assist System, and an immobilizer theft-deterrent system. EPA fuel economy is an estimated 40 MPG city and 43 MPG highway.

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JS Racing Honda S2000

And here is a bonus, obviously not available at your local Honda dealership. This is a full-on S2000 race car, complete with fake headlight stickers.

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Ferrari Photo Gallery, Including Upgraded F430

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Taken December 2009 at the San Francisco International Auto Show.

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Ferrari F430

This 2005 Ferrari F430 has a 4.3-liter V8 mid engine with 92mm bore, 81mm stroke, 11.3 compression ratio double overhead cam, variable valve timing / camshaft and four valves per cylinder. Stock the F430 produces 490 horsepower at 8500 RPM, and 343 ft-lb of torque at 5250 RPM. Performance upgrades on this particular Ferrari F430 include Tubi Ferrari F430 Stainless Exhaust with Quad Tips (a $3995 upgrade), and S-Autosport ECU Flash adding 35 horsepower and 35 lb-ft of torque (a $3495 upgrade).

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Cadillac Converj Photos

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Taken December 2009 at the San Francisco International Auto Show.

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The interior of the Cadillac Converj will be completely touch-screen. There will be no buttons anywhere on the front console.

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2010 BMW 335d, M3, and Z4 Roadster Info and Gallery

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Taken December 2009 at the San Francisco International Auto Show.

BMW 335d

The 2010 BMW 335d starts at $44,725 MSRP and comes with a 3 liter DOHC 24-valve sequential twin-turbo inline 6-cylinder diesel engine with high-pressure common rail direct injection. This engine produces 265 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque. With a standard 6 speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission, the 335d reaches 0-60 MPH in 6.0 seconds. EPA estimated fuel efficiency is 23 MPG city and 36 MPG highway.

The 2010 335d comes with double-pivot type front suspension, 5-link rear suspension, 4 wheel ventilated disc brakes, and 17 inch alloy wheels with all-season run-flat tires. New technology includes xenon adaptive headlights with auto-leveling, ground lighting in door handles, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and dual power / heated exterior mirrors.

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BMW M3 Sedan

The 2010 BMW M3 Sedan starts at $55,675 MSRP and is powered by a BMW M 4-liter 32-valve light alloy V8 engine producing 414 horsepower at 8300 RPM, and 295 lb-ft of torque at 3900 RPM. It comes with a 6 speed manual transmission and hits 0 to 60 in just 4.7 seconds. The engine features double VANOS variable valve timing and 8 individual electronically controlled throttles with M Dynamic Driving Control. Fuel efficiency is an EPA estimated 14 MPG city and 20 MPG highway.

The 2010 M3 comes with Dynamic Stability Control, variable M differential lock, M suspension, and aluminum and lightweight steel frame construction. The 18 inch alloy wheels come with a satin chrome finish and are attached to BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated, cross-drilled, anti-lock compound disc brakes. Technologies include M Servotonic power steering and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

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BMW Z4 Roadster

The 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster starts off with a $52,475 MSRP and is powered by a 3-liter DOHC 24-valve, twin-turbocharged, 300-horsepower, inline 6-cylinder, all-aluminum engine with high precision direct injection and 300 lb-ft of torque. Equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, the Z4 Roadster will reach 0-60 MPH in 5.1 seconds. Fuel economy is an EPA estimated 18 MPG city and 25 MPG highway.

The BMW Z4 Roadster features Driving Dynamics Control which includes settings for running gear, acceleration, and even steering and Adaptive M Suspension. Other technologies include aluminum tension-strut front suspension, Multi-Link rear suspension, speed-sensitive power steering, and electronic throttle valve control. The Z4 rides on 17 inch light alloy turbine-style wheels with run-flat performance tires. These are stopped by 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with ABS, brake assist, cornering brake control, and brake force display.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Rally Photos

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Taken December 2009 at the San Francisco International Auto Show.

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