Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Toyota Crown

Toyota Crown
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Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production1955–present
AssemblyToyota CityNagoya
Australia[1]
JakartaIndonesia
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury car / Executive car (UK)
Body styleSedan (1955–current)
4-door hardtop (1974–1999)
2-door hardtop coupe (1967–1983)
Wagon (1962–2007)
Coupé utility (Pickup, 1967–1971)
PlatformS-series
RelatedToyota Aristo
Toyota Crown Majesta
Lexus GS
Chronology
SuccessorToyota Cressida (for North America)
Lexus GS (export)
Audi C6 RS6 5.0 TFSI quattro
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Overview
ProductionApril 2008 – 2010
Body and chassis
Body style5-door Avant (estate/wagon),
4-door saloon/sedan
PlatformVolkswagen Group C6
RelatedAudi C6 A6Audi C6 S6
Powertrain
Engine5.0 L V10 FSI biturbo DOHC (BUH)
Transmission6-speed ZF 6HP26A tiptronic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,846 mm (112.0 in)
LengthAvant: 4,923 mm (193.8 in),
saloon: 4,928 mm (194.0 in)
Width1,889 mm (74.4 in)
HeightAvant: 1,460 mm (57.5 in),
saloon: 1,456 mm (57.3 in)
Kerb weight2,025 kg (4,464 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorC5 RS6 (Typ 4B)
SuccessorC7 RS6 (Typ 4G)

Mercedes-Benz W110
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Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production1961–1968
628,282 built (see text)
AssemblySindelfingenGermany
BarcelonaVenezuela
Port MelbourneAustralia [1]
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car
VehiclesMercedes-Benz E-Class
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz W120
SuccessorMercedes-Benz W115

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Magna Steyr (1996-2009, 4MATIC only)
Productionpredecessors date to mid-1930s
E-class nomenclature adopted in 1993
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car
LayoutFront enginerear-wheel drive/Four-wheel drive
RelatedMercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Cadillac CTS-V

Cadillac CTS-V
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Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production2004–2007, 2009–present
AssemblyLansing, MichiganUnited States
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size luxury car
Executive car
Body style4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
2-door coupe
LayoutFR layout

Cadillac CTS 2014


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2014 Cadillac CTS 2.0L Turbo shown in Red Obsession Tintcoat with 18" x 8.5" painted aluminum wheels and Jet Black with Morello Red-accented leather interior
Overview
Production2013 (to commence)
Model years2014—
Assembly
  • United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly)
  • China: Shanghai (Shanghai GM)
Designer
  • Exterior: Bob Boniface and Robin Krieg
  • Interior:Eric Clough
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Body and chassis
ClassMid-size
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
PlatformGM Alpha[17]
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase114.6 in (2,911 mm)
Length195.5 in (4,966 mm)
Width72.2 in (1,834 mm)
Height57.2 in (1,453 mm)
Curb weight3,615–3,976 lb (1,640–1,803 kg)

2012 Boss 302

2012 Boss 302
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Overview
Production2012
AssemblyAutoAlliance International (Flat Rock, MichiganUSA)
Body and chassis
Body style2-door 2+2 sports coupe
Platform5th Generation Mustang
Powertrain
Engine5.0 L V8
Transmission6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase107.1 in (2,720 mm)
Length188.1 in (4,778 mm)
Width73.9 in (1,877 mm)
Height55.1 in (1,400 mm) (Coupe)
Curb weight3,631 lb (1,647 kg)

Audi TT(S)

Audi TT(S)
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Audi TT Coupé – latest model
Overview
ManufacturerAUDI AG
Production1998–
AssemblyIngolstadt, Germany (bodyshell) Győr, Hungary (engines and final assembly)
DesignerPeter Schreyer (8N),
Walter de'Silva (8J)
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door Coupé,
2-door Roadster
LayoutTransverse front engine,
front-wheel drive or
quattro on-demand four-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group A platform series

Zenvo ST-1

Zenvo ST-1
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Overview
ManufacturerZenvo
Also calledZenvo Automotive ST-1
Production2009
AssemblyZealand, Denmark
DesignerChristian Henriksen and Jesper Hermann
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutMR
Powertrain
EngineTurbocharged and Supercharged 7.0L V8
Transmission6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,055 mm (120.3 in)
Length4,665 mm (183.7 in)
Width2,041 mm (80.4 in)
Height1,198 mm (47.2 in)
Curb weight1,376 kg (3,034 lb)

Jaguar XJ220

Jaguar XJ220
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Overview
ManufacturerJaguar Cars
Production1992–94
(275 produced)
AssemblyJaguarSport
Jaguar/TWR joint venture
BloxhamOxfordshire
DesignerJim Randle
Keith Helfet
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRMR layout
Powertrain
Engine3.5 L twin-turbocharged V6[1]
Transmission5-speed manual[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,640 mm (103.9 in)[1]
Length4,930 mm (194.1 in)[1]
Width2,020 mm (79.5 in)[1]
including wing mirrors
Height1,150 mm (45.3 in)[1]
Kerb weight1,470 kg (3,240.8 lb)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorJaguar XJR-15
SuccessorJaguar C-X75