Posts Tagged ‘Horsepower’
4 Ways To Increase Automotive Performance
March 15th, 2010
In these days of high gasoline prices, it may seem ridiculous to consider ways to increase your car’s performance as they are almost always associated with increased fuel consumption. However, there are four ways to increase performance that do not have to negatively impact your gas mileage. Let’s take a closer look at each one.1. Reusable Air Filters. Landfills are stuffed with items we use once and then throw out. Auto air filters are one such item and through the life of a car you can go through 6-12 of them with no problem. For approximately three times the price, washable and reusable air filters are a great alternative. When you purchase one it likely will be the last air filter your car will ever need. Reusable air filters enable you to gain slight increases in horsepowe read more
Audi R6 Avant
January 29th, 2010
Price range:£76,085 to £76,085The Audi R6 Avant is a car that gives you everything you need. And it certainly a powerful and thrilling car to drive! Just the specification alone will make any car enthusiast gaze in amazement. Along with it comes sleek 5-door hatch-back body that incorporates a sporty look that does not compromise it’s class.Under the hoodThe R6 comes with a 5.0-litre V10 engine that generates an amazing torque,up to 650 Nm from 1,500 to 6,250 rpm. In simple terms, going 0km/h to 100 km/h in only 4.6 seconds. Not impressive enough? It’s engine also uses FSI® technology which is commonly used in motor racing. FSI® is a system that ensures that fuel is utilise more efficiently by extracting maximum power from each drop of fuel.Fuel consumption and emissions data:Combi read more
A New Legend Takes to the Streets
January 21st, 2010
The days of solid, powerful muscle cars have surely been replaced by fuel efficient, “green” cars. So, it was an exciting time in the automotive world when everyone was anticipating the release of a remodeled American legend – the Chevrolet Camaro. The Camaro ruled the streets in the late 1960’s and is one of the most recognized muscle cars ever produced. It is an American classic that managed to stand the test of time and stay in the hearts of American car lovers.That’s why when Chevrolet announced they were releasing a new, redesigned Camaro in 2010 the air was a-buzz with excitement. The last Camaro was produced in 2002 and with interest peaking in more fuel efficient cars, attention on the beloved Camaro was waning. Putting production of the Camaro on hold read more
