Last Camoro model was in 2002 and it seemed that Camaro was shelved. This is not official but the Camaro might be going to do a comeback somewhere at the end of 2005 or 2006 begining. The 2007 Camaro / 2006 Camaro new model would have a complete redesign then its previous counterpart .
There is no official announcements in this regard till date. The nearest competitor for this Car would be ford mustang. It is for sure that 2007 Camaro would be making headlines soon.
According to rumors, 2007 Camaro / 2006 Camaro would never make a comeback, but I am not sure how a famous car of Camaro standard could be shelved. There is so much hype for 2007 Camaro / 2006 Camaro even before the formal announcement that I am sure it is going to break all Camaro records. Right now we cannot say anything concreate and we could even hear about something like 2005 camaro to our surprice.
Have a look at the previous car for this model:-
2002 Chevrolet Camaro
MSRP: $26,410 Invoice: $24,165 Engine: 3.8L 6 Cylinder 200 hp Gas Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic OD Drive: RWD Seats: 4 Gas Mileage: city-19, highway-30
2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
MSRP: $29,925 Invoice: $27,381 Engine: 5.7L 8 Cylinder 310 hp Gas Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic OD Drive: RWD Seats: 4 Gas Mileage: city-18, highway-25
Lexus LF-C Sport Coupe ( Lexus Future Coupe ), 2004 New York Auto Show
The next generation IS line will be available in both 2 & 4 door models. The car has a very good design and is very good brand in terms of quality. The 2005 Lexus LF-C is diffrent then its current IS counterpart as its track are wider then 5 inch, wheelbase is longer then 5.1 inch and ride height is 2 inch lower. It has a retractable top and is powered with V8 engine with a sequential automatic transmission. In short this Car is a high-output V8-powered luxury sports coupe that combines performance, versatility and innovative luxury in a sleek package.
Vehicle Specification
Wheelbase 110.0 in. Length 178.7 in. Width 73.0 in. Height 53.5 in. Engine High-Output Double Overhead Cam V8 Transmission 6-Speed Sequential A/T Layout Front engine, rear drive Tire - Front 245/35 ZR20 Rear: 285/30 ZR21 Wheel Size - Front 20 x 9 in. Rear: 21 x 10.5 in
2006 Dodge Charger going to hit road this summer, is coming with its modern design, high-end technology, and its legend of muscle car power. 2006 Dodge Charger will have 250 hp V6 engine or an optional 340 hp Hemi V8 engine that is going to power the huge 18 inch rear wheels. With its bold design and sedan convenience, the car is for sure going to be one of the best in its segment.
2006 Dodge Charger has rear wheel drive and with its new and advanced technology will provide great riding experience in all types of surfaces and traction conditions. 2006 Dodge Charger multiple displacement system on Hemi V8 engine deactivates 4 of its cylinders in as less as 40 milliseconds, which in turn helps to give a fuel saving of up to 20%.
2006 Dodge Charger also has best of safety features with electronic stability program where it could detect electronically and assist driver to maintain directional stability in critical driving conditions. Electronic stability program coupled with all speed traction, anti lock brakes and emergency brake assist makes 2006 Dodge Charger stable and gives greater maneuverability in all types of driving conditions.
The car has a room for 5 adults with enough space for luggage. Production of 2006 Dodge Charger will begin at brampton assembly plant in Brampton and it will be available in the market this summer.
2005 Honda Odyssey , new 2005 honda odyssey changes, Future Car from Honda
It is now official that from september 22 2005 honda odyssey Minivan will be foe sale. The new honda would be produced in Honda plant in Albama which would be making somewhere around 1,60,000 car a year. Some of the announced features for 2005 odyssey are:-
$ Seating capacity for eight passengers and a spacious interior and it is more spacious then its previous model. $ Enhanced safety features like anti lock brakes, front side airbags, side curtain airbags for 3 rows with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) & rollover sensors. $ Cool features like 360 watt audio system, climate control(auto), tailgate(power), power adjustable pedals. $ A 3.5-liter V-6 engine which runs on 6 cylinders when accelerating and 3 cylinders when running. Cylinder deactivation would save fuel. (20 city and 28 highway mileage) $ Cool Michelin PAX System run-flat tire technology is used with tires which would make car to run at 50mph upto 10 miles in case of tire puncture. $ Voice-Activated Navigation System
Firm steering, brakes makes is more enjoyable to ride. Though like name there is nothing mini in this van. It comes with enhanced power i.e 255 hp torque of 250 lbs-ft. The new 2005 honda odyssey is longerand wider. It has made additional 2 inches space to its interiors and 1 inch gain in width. The exact price for 2005 honda odyssey is not yet known might be announced on 22nd as it comes to dealers but would be somewhere around $25,000 to $38,000.
Last post as on 24-04-04 Note: There is no official announcements for this car and below article is only based on assumptions and rumors.
New 2005 Honda Odyssey will be known for its comfort, design, reliablity, durablity, resalable value and for the space and room it provides, might be we could call it roomiest of all minivans. The major attraction would be 3.5-liter V-6 engine which runs on 6 cylinders when accelerating and 3 cylinders when running. This type of cylinder deactivation would save fuel which is much needed in the present times. The change in the cylinder usage would be so smooth that the driver would be unaware of such change as called "Active Noise" technology. The change for the new 2005 Honda Odyssey would be in functions and very little in looks.
The 2005 Honda Odyssey is going to come with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) & rollover sensors for its side curtain airbags. The body of the new Odyssey would be front-end frame structure, which would help in reducing the concentrated force of impact and would make it even over a large area.
Voice-Activated Navigation System which is there in Accord might be present in the 2005 Honda Odyssey. Probable accessories would be :-
a) underbody spoiler kits b) auto day/night mirror c) door visors d) cooler bags e) 3rd row sunshade f) interior cargo board g) table leg kit
The true picture of this new car is still not known and is only with the people at Honda. Once the vehicle is ready it could be seen in the markets. Till then any guess is appreciated :). Honda cars are famous with people who love dynamic drive. The only drawback is that the spare parts are a bit costly and third party parts are very seldom available. The car would be available in the market by August-September 2004 or begining of 2005.
Snapshot of 2004 odyssey
MSRP: $24,490-30,490 Invoice: $22,038-27,429 Drive wheels: Front wheel drive
All the trims have 3.5-liter V6, 5-speed automatic transmission, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, traction control, and front side airbags. One of the best in the minivan category best suited for large families.
Prices for different trims:
LX- Starts at $24,490 EX- Starts at $26,990 EX with Honda DVD: Starts at $27,740 EX with Leather: Starts at $28,490 EX with Leather and Honda DVD: Starts at $29,990
Manufacturer : Mercedes-Benz Model : SLK Trim : 350 Body Type : Roadster Sale : September Base Price : $45,000 Powertrain : 3.5-liter, 268-hp, 258-lb-ft V6, rwd, 7 speed automatic Curb weight : 3231 pounds Length : 160.7" Width : 70.1" Wheelbase : 95.6" Wheel Rim Size : 17" Valvetrain : 24-Valve Cylinder : Vee Displacement : 3,500 cc 0 TO 60 MPH: 5.5 seconds
The 360-horsepower V8, the second-generation SLK is longer and wider than the original, the 2005 SLK offers more passenger room and a host of new features. The all new SLK offers a retractable hardtop that lowers and raises in seconds.The new version, adds a technology that allows the head restraints to blow warm air at neck level.Other new technologies on the SLK include bi-xenon headlamps with a cornering function and a seven-speed-automatic transmission. Three different engine variants are available for the new car, developing from 120 kW/163 hp to 265 kW/360 hp. The range includes ? for the first time in this vehicle class ? an eight-cylinder power unit.
The convertible hardtop was redesigned for faster operation and a more compact size when folded for added trunk space. Large analog gauges dominate the dashboard, but the center stack is still awash in small buttons and knobs.
Today?s Mercedes-Benz SLK was never taken seriously as a sports car, even in supercharged AMG format. Perhaps this new Benz roadster, with its stout V6 and V8 engines, revised hardware and sleeker look, will provide the goods to go head-to-head with the BMW Z4, Honda S2000 and Porsche Boxster.
As announced in New York auto show, 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid would be the third vehicle in the Ford Company comming hybrid Cars. The rest of the cars are 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid and Ford midsize sedan.
The hybrid version of the Mercury follows the debut of the gasoline-powered Mariner compact SUV this summer. The 2005 Mercury Mariner offers distinctive Mercury design, a refined car-like ride and unique features. Mariner is designed to be fun-to-drive, agile, sporty and durable, yet affordable.It has 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder engine is combined with a 65-kilowatt electric motor powered by a 330-volt nickel-metal hydride battery located under the Mariner?s cargo floor.
The Mercury Mariner differentiates itself from the Ford Escape with a monochromatic paint treatment, satin-finish vertical bar grille, unique stacked headlamp elements with integrated fog lights, and horizontal satin-finish brush bars on the taillight lenses. Bumpers also get satin-finish inserts, and the standard alloy wheels are unique.
The 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine provides good power management and better gas mileage. 2005 Cherokee Grand Jeep's multi-displacement system could shut down its half cylinders when not needed during cruising and light acceleration to increase fuel economy by up to 20 percent, depending on driving conditions. A sophisticated Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system tailors throttle response to pedal movement based on operating conditions, and maintains more consistent vehicle speed on rolling grades when cruise control is active than the former mechanical throttle control system. All-New Interior Provides Next Generation Sophistication. Its front suspension helps drivers with a better precision driving,control and steering control. The mechanical upgrades will have revamped QuadraDrive II transfer case with electronic limited-slip differential.
Engine 210 horsepower 3.7-liter V6 Upgrade Engine 230 horsepower 4.7-liter V8 good Power five-speed automatic transmission Tires 17-inch
2006 Ford Futura will aim at midsize car segment between Ford Focus and Ford Five Hundred.
As said by Steve Lyons, president of Ford Division - "We're applying every lesson we have learned about vehicle interior design, packaging, driving dynamics and powertrain performance while adding a dose of design edge from the Ford 427 concept to create the Ford Futura."
"Futura will be that rare mid-size sedan that oozes style but doesn't sacrifice roominess, comfort, trunk space — or affordability,” said Ford’s design director, J Mays.
It would be using I-4 & V6 engines which is a fuel efficient which would be both manual and automatic and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). It would also be available with 3.0-liter Duratec V-6 engine acroos the model lineup. It would be on sale in late 2005.
This Car would be available in the market in the fall 2005. 2006 Pontiac Solstice is built on GM’s new Kappa architecture, the production model remains true to the original Solstice concept, including rear-wheel drive, two-passenger seating and a reverse hinged clamshell hood that opens to reveal a sophisticated double overhead cam variable-valve four-cylinder engine.
[i][u][b]Details:-[/b][/u ][/i]
[b]Engine[/b]
Position Front Engine Configuration I-4 Ecotec Power 170 BHP / 126.8 KW @ 6400 RPM Torque 170 FT LBS / 230 NM @ 4400 RPM
[b]Body[/b]
Drive Wheels Right wheel drive Curb Weight 1297.1 KG Length 3992 MM Width 1818 MM Height 1275 MM Wheelbase 2415 MM Front Track 1537 MM Rear Track 1554 MM Materials Hydroform/stamped steel, Aluminum/steel spaceframe Front Brakes Discs w/ ABS Rear Suspension SLA w/coil-over, monotube shock Rear Tires Goodyear P245/45R18 Front Tires Goodyear P245/45R18
2005 Ford GT Mustang would be one of the most affordable 300-horsepower car in the market. The GT equipped with thick stabilizer bars front and rear. The 2005 Ford GT Mustang gets 300-horsepower, 4.6-liter 24-valve V8 engine making 315 lb.-ft. of torque.
The 17-inch wheels wear 235/55 tires is equiped with larger front brake discs. the driving lights are placed at outer edges of the grille.
[b]Details[/b]
Base price $25,000 (May vary a bit on final launch) Engine V8, DOHC, front engine RWD Displacement: 4601 cc Valve 24 valves Transmission 5-spd manual,automatic Fuel economy city - 17 mpg(estimated) Brakes F - Vented discs R - Vented discs Horsepower 300 hp @ 5800 rpm Torque 315 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm Top speed 150 mph 0-60 mph : 5.3 sec.
New 2005 Volvo S40 price, specification and options
The all new 2005 volvo s40 come with loaded features, Comfort and a very competitive price. Volvo is getting all the same safety package in s40 as in s80 though s40 is a smaller package. The chasis is designed as to give a complete crash protection for drivers. The design is clean and elegant. Looks are great. The car is highly stable even at high speeds. Volvo s40 will come with 2.4i which will cost $24190 and t5 as $26,990.
[b]2004 Volvo S40[/b]
Base Price $25,000 Engine 2.4-liter in-line five, 168 hp/170 lb-ft; turbocharged 2.5-liter in-line five (T5), 218 hp/236 lb-ft Transmission Five-speed manual, or five-speed automatic (2.4-liter); six-speed manual (T5); front-wheel drive Safety equipment Collapsible pedals, collapsible steering column, Dual stage airbags, side airbags, WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System), seatbelt pretensioners for front and rear outer seats, force-limiter front seat belts, anti-lock brakes, emergency brake assistance. Wheelbase 103.9 in Curb weight 3085-3304 lb Options ESP and traction control Major standard equipment: A/C, power windows, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, ABS
Valeo shows its Lane departure technology at the auto show held in New York
Valeo showcased its new Lane departure technology at the auto show held in new York. It is based on Iteris technology. It will be launched with Infinity fx in 2005 and Infiniti M45 in 2006.
It contains vedio sensors which alerts the driver if he is unable to detect turn signal and is over 45 miles/hour . This technology would help a lot to drivers and prevent a lot of accidents. It will be first passenger cars in north americawith this technology.
2 door Sports Coupe 5 Passenger sitting Capacity Power moonroof Power windows Audio: AM/FM/CD audio system with 6 speakers Variations: 5 speed MT & 5 speed MT with front side air bags Competitors: Acura RSX, Volkswagen GTI
2006 Lincoln Zephyr introduced in Ney York auto show is front-wheel-drive five-passenger concept car. Zephyr is a bit smaller in size and less in price.
Lincoln is trying to compete with models like Acura TL, Lexus ES330, Infiniti G35 and Cadillac CTS. It will have similar exterior design. It would have 6 speed automatic transmission, 3.0 litre V6 engine of 200-horsepower and a wheelbase of 107.4 inches and 71 inches wide.
The Lincoln Zephyr gives confident and effortless driving enjoyment. It builds on Ford Motor Company's CD3 midsize-architecture, customized for Lincoln ride comfort and driving dynamics.
The Lincoln Zephyr features a specially tuned and more powerful version of the Duratec 30 3.0-liter V-6 engine with intake variable cam timing (VCT), mated to a premium six-speed front-wheel-drive transmission and, following the launch, available all-wheel drive.
[b]Engine[/b]
Position: Front Engine Configuration: Duratec V6 Valvetrain: Intake variable cam timing Displacement: 183 CI / 2999 CC
For its comming Mercury model, Ford is working towords its 3rd electric Car. The Car would be Mercury Mariner and would be introduced in 2007. The hybrid for Ford Escape is going to be introduced soon. It would be between 35 and 40 mpg. The more hybrid cars introduced would be better for environment and reduce dependence on outher countries for fuel.
new 2005 v50 volvo or 2005 volvo v50 features & specifications
2005 volvo v50 was introduced in Bologna Motor Show in Italy. The main attraction for this car is world class safety systems, powerful turbocharged engine and electronically controlled all wheel drive. The engine has 168-horsepower inline five-cylinder displacing 2.4 liters. Look out for this Car as it has very good prospects.
Volvo v50 has many good features like :- Modern Scandinavian interior design with unique, ultra-thin centre control panel taller by 27mm, wider by 54mm then volvo v40 Good safety system powerful turbocharged engine option : Petrol 1.8 (125bhp) four cylinder, 2.4i (170bhp) and T5 (220bhp) five cylinder all-wheel-drive strong shoulders exterior mirrors Intelligent Driver Information System
[b]Other Features[/b] Hydraulic power-assist rack and pinion steering Front strut suspension Front and rear 17.0" x 8.00" painted alloy wheels Capacity of 4 4-wheel anti-lock braking system Dual airbags Ignition disable security
My opinion: Look out for this car. This is going to come with packed performance as it would be sold for its better [u]performance[/u].
Ford motar company will no more be using futura the name used for sedan in past due to objection from "Pep boys" as they use it for the name of their tyres.
Pep Boys sells futura tyres from its stores and from its retailers.
HOUSTON, – The 35th birthday party just goes on and on for Ford Mustang. The U.S. Postal Service had a 33-cent stamp featuring the 1964 ½ Mustang. The wraps came off the Mustang commemorative stamp at the Lone Star Grand National Car Show in Houston, hosted by that city's Mustang Club. The stamp is one of 15 saluting the 1960s as part of the postal service's "Celebrate the Century" program to honor the people, places, events and trends of each decade of this century.
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