Posted by US Auto Choice on April 12, 2008 under Porsche | 
Price est.: $192,000
HP: 530 @ 6,500
Torque: 505 @ 2,200 – 4,500
0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds
¼ mile: 11.8 seconds*
As Porsche’s most powerful U.S. sold production car to date, the 911 GT2 is revered by sports car lovers worldwide. One feat that Porsche has accomplished with the GT2 is that this car has successfully combined a stunning design and appearance with optimal performance. Unfortunately, with a price tag just under $200,000… few can afford this modern marvel of technology; which makes sighting this car on the road a rarity. To increase your chances of seeing this beauty in action, look for stressed-out, over-worked doctors recklessly speeding through hospital parking lots and cutting off traffic as they make their way home.
So what does the fastest 911 ever produced for road use offer buyers…? As noted above 530 horsepower and 6,500 rpm and just over 500 foot pounds of torque, that launches the 3,000 plus pound vehicle from 0 – 60 quicker than most motorcycles. Much of this feat is accomplished using the GT2’s Variable Turbine Geometry system, which is a fancy name for Porsche’s latest turbocharger. The system has flow-optimized turbines with large compressors which generate higher boost levels, even at low rpm.
If you can afford this incredible driving machine, locate a Porsche dealer near you by clicking here.
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Posted by US Auto Choice on March 3, 2008 under 0-60 1/4 mile times, Audi |
Audi
Audi S4 AWD 2008
Price: $48,610 - $56,775
Horsepower: 340 @ 7,000 rpm
Torque: 302 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.3 seconds
¼ mile: 13.8 seconds*
Engine: DOHC, two-staged variable intake manifold V8
Displacement: 4.2 liters
EPS MPG: 16*
Audi RS4 AWD 2008
Price: $66,910 - 81,900
Horsepower: 420 @ 7,800 rpm
Torque: 317 lb-ft @ 5,500 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.8 seconds
¼ mile: 13.2 seconds*
Engine: FSI gasoline direct injection, 4 valve technology, two light-alloy cylinder heads both with DOHC, two inlet valves, two sodium-cooled exhaust valves, intake manifold with integrated charge movement, and naturally-aspirated high-revving setup to 8,250 rpm.
Displacement: 4.2 liters
EPS MPG: 15*
Audi S5 AWD 2008
Price: $50,500
Horsepower: 354 @ 6,800 rpm
Torque: 325 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.9 seconds
¼ mile: N/A
Engine: Gasoline direct injection, longitudinal V8
Displacement: 4.2 liters
EPS MPG: 19*
Audi S6 AWD 2008
Price: $72,350
Horsepower: 435 @ 6,800 rpm
Torque: 398 lb-ft @ 3,000 - 4,000 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.1 seconds
¼ mile: 13.8 seconds*
Engine: Gasoline direct injection, longitudinal V10
Displacement: 5.2 liters
EPS MPG: 16*
Audi S8 AWD 2008
Price: $93,300
Horsepower: 450 @ 7,000 rpm
Torque: 398 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.9 seconds
¼ mile: 13.7 seconds*
Engine: Aluminum V90 degree spark-injected, DOHC, FSI gasoline direct injection, magnesium two-staged variable intake manifold, integrated charge movement flaps, regulated high-pressure and low-pressure fuel system V10
Displacement: 5.2 liters
EPS MPG: 15*
*Figures not officially reported by the manufacturer.
**0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
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Posted by US Auto Choice on March 2, 2008 under 0-60 1/4 mile times, Aston Martin |
Aston Martin
Aston Martin DB9 2008
Price: $165,750 - $179,250
Horsepower: 450 @ 6,600 rpm
Torque: 420 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds
¼ mile: N/A
Engine: Alloy quad overhead cam, 48 valve V12
Displacement: 5.9 liters
EPS MPG: 13*
Aston Martin DBS 2008
Price: $265,000
Horsepower: 510 @ 6,500 rpm
Torque: 420 lb-ft @ 5,750 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.3 seconds**
¼ mile: N/A
Engine: Alloy quad overhead cam, 48 valve V12
Displacement: 5.9 liters
EPS MPG: N/A
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2008
Price: $113,400 - $126,400
Horsepower: 380 @ 7,000 rpm
Torque: 302 lb-ft @ 5,000
0-60 mph: 4.9 seconds
¼ mile: N/A
Engine: Alloy quad overhead cam, 32 valve V8
Displacement: 4.3 liters
EPS MPG: 15*
*Figures not officially reported by the manufacturer.
**0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
Tags: 0-60, 1/4 mile times, 2008, Aston Martin, AWD, car price, DB9, DBS, displacement, engine specs, EPA, horsepower, MPG, mph, torque, V8 Vantage, Vantage
